Chapter 977: A High-Tech Product?
Even though the God-Slaying Shuttle was damaged, there were still plenty of people interested in it. After all, the legends surrounding it were simply too fearsome. If it really could be restored, it would be an item capable of threatening an Emperor's life. Of course, to the Ancestral Court, it was certainly considered a bottom-of-the-chest treasure, and for it to appear in this super auction meant they were truly squeezing out everything they had.
"Alright, let the bidding begin. The starting price is one thousand amethystine coins, with each increment no less than one hundred amethystine coins," announced the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor.
The starting price wasn't high. The most attractive thing about the God-Slaying Shuttle was its research value, after all; since it was entirely unusable, it could only be used as a research object or a fancy collectible. If even the Emperors couldn't fix it, then it likely couldn't be fixed at all, and that made the legendary weapon become nothing more than a legendary paperweight. That was why most bidders were hesitant.
"One thousand one hundred amethystine coins!" A first bid appeared, not from one of the VIP rooms.
"One thousand two hundred amethystine coins..."
The bidding began. There were indeed people interested; after all, this was the God-Slaying Shuttle, famous for slaughtering dragons and even an Emperor! The pace of bidding wasn't fast, though. At another auction, this item might not have even sold at all. Anyone with a brain would give up on it. But as the Celestial Fox Demon Emperor had said, it still had research value. Maybe something useful could be learned from it.
As a result, those bidding were generally considered the "brains" of the demon and nymph races—those keen to obtain it and carefully study it, even if they couldn't restore it. Perhaps they'd find something.
"One thousand seven hundred amethystine coins, VIP Room Eleven." The Peacock Demon clan also joined the bidding. While they weren't known for their research capabilities, the Aetherhorn Deer clan was; as one of the most intelligent demon clans, they had to give it a shot.
Tang San hesitated for a few moments but ultimately didn't bid. He didn't dare compete with Mei Gongzi. Otherwise, he'd definitely get "dealt with" later. He decided that if Mei Gongzi won this item, he'd ask to borrow it for a look later. If she gave up, he'd then join the bidding.