bookbashuk Chapter 53, Thunderclap
Chapter 53, Thunderclap
In addition to the Earth Core Fire Mushroom, Yun Congxin also spent an extra 400,000 gold coins to bid for a medicine cauldron called "Eight Directions Bright Fire" and gifted it to Xiao Yan.
"Take them. These two Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pills are worth no less than two million gold coins. Even so, I'm the one getting a good deal." He shook the jade bottle that Xiao Yan handed him and said with a smile.
Having said all that, Xiao Yan could only smile wryly, clasp his hands in agreement, and accept.
The atmosphere at the auction continued to rise under the auctioneer's deliberate manipulation, with one rare item after another stimulating everyone's nerves.
Apart from Yun Congxin and the powerful figures sitting in the VIP seats, everyone else was arguing heatedly, their faces flushed and their voices roaring.
After acquiring another high-level Xuan-rank combat skill, "Wind Like a Tiger," Yun Congxin made no further moves, quietly watching the crowd's passion surge like a tidal wave.
Black Seal Auction House's predictions were remarkably accurate. Apart from those in the VIP room, almost everyone present had their wallets emptied, and the auction was nearing its end.
"Next item up for auction: Earth-rank movement technique, Three Thousand Thunderclaps!" The old man took out his most treasured item and said with a smile.
No further explanation is needed; the four words "Earth-Rank Combat Skill" speak volumes!
"No further explanation is needed; this item has no reserve price. Ladies and gentlemen, we may begin."
A moment of silence fell over the auction house!
"Five million gold coins!" the gray-robed man from the Black Skull Tomb said in a deep voice, holding up a sign.
Yun Congxin scratched his head, these people didn't seem to understand the true value of the Three Thousand Thunderclaps.
That's the lifeblood of the Wind and Thunder Pavilion, a prerequisite for mastering the Three Thousand Thunder Illusion Body. If the black market auction house in Central Continent dared to auction this fighting technique, even the Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill, the grand finale, would only be an appetizer. A mere five million gold coins' bid really lacks sincerity and boldness.
"Sigh, you don't know its value..." Yun Congxin sighed inwardly. "Such a wonderful method is a waste to leave in your hands. Let me keep it safe for you..."
Having made up her mind to participate in the chaotic brawl after the auction, Yun Congxin planned how to fish in troubled waters while watching the powerful forces that had previously maintained their composure and manners tear each other apart for this Earth-rank combat skill.
Make threats, raise prices, and exert psychological pressure.
Various games of strategy emerged one after another, and no one was easy to deal with.
But in the end, the auction was decided by strength, and soon, the bid for Three Thousand Thunderclaps reached a sky-high price of tens of millions!
"Wow..."
Nalan Yanran, Yaoyue Yaoye, Xiao Yu, and even Gu He all widened their eyes in surprise, speechless with shock.
Only Xiao Yan and Yun Congxin remained calm. Xiao Yan's teacher was experienced and wouldn't easily break his composure with the Three Thousand Thunderbolts technique. Yun Congxin, on the other hand, already considered the Three Thousand Thunderbolts and even the Three Thousand Thunder Illusionary Body as his for the taking...
"Twelve million!"
The grey-robed men of the Black Skull Tomb discussed the matter for a long time before finally shouting out an exorbitant price that no one could match.
"Twelve million once! Anyone else want to bid higher? This is a Earth-rank movement technique! With it, a Dou Ling (Battle Spirit) level expert can be helpless against a Dou Wang (Battle King), and a Dou Wang expert can even escape from a Dou Huang (Battle Emperor)!"
"Twelve million twice! If no one else raises the bid, the Earth-rank Battle Skill 'Three Thousand Thunderclaps' will belong to this friend!"
"Twelve million, three times! Sold! Congratulations to this customer!"
"I wonder what kind of expression the people from Fenglei Pavilion would have if they knew that their precious gem was only worth 12 million gold coins in the Black Corner Region," Yun Congxin thought to himself with schadenfreude.
"Why didn't you bid for it, Yun... Jiaxing Mountain?" Gu He came back to his senses and said in a low voice, puzzled. "We brought out so many grade-five pills for auction. Twelve million gold coins is a lot, but it's not like we can't afford it, is it?"
"What are you talking about? That's twelve million! Enough to buy one hundred and twenty of those big-breasted, long-legged beauties!" Yun Congxin rolled her eyes. "Besides, this stuff isn't easy to obtain openly, and the trouble it will bring is something the current Yunlan Sect can't afford."
Is it difficult to get started openly? Gu He took another closer look at Yun Congxin, who was smiling aggressively, and immediately understood his plan.
"That's not a good idea; it would offend that faction terribly."
"What? I didn't plan to just rob it!" Yun Congxin said. "Don't worry, there's a traditional event from the Black Corner Region after the auction. These people made their fortunes through murder and robbery; why would they be like the civilized people of the Northwest Continent who only come for the talk?"
Murder and robbery are their path to survival, and I was just there to join in the fun and fish in troubled waters.
On the crystal platform, the auctioneer, who had been all smiles, suddenly became serious. He clapped his hands, and a black fence gradually rose around the crystal platform, enveloping it.
"Please excuse the few protective measures we have taken."
"This prison is forged from cold iron, and even a Dou Huang expert would find it difficult to break through in a short time." The auctioneer's gaze swept subtly over each VIP room, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Several powerful auras suddenly appeared in the auction hall, indicating that all the experts from the Eight Gates had arrived to support this auction item.
Yun Congxin smiled and said casually, "These eight sects are quite powerful. They have three Dou Huang experts, the strongest of whom is already a four-star Dou Huang. They should not be underestimated."
Upon hearing this, Yao Ye nodded thoughtfully.
After everything was arranged, the auctioneer brought out a box made of top-quality cold jade.
"The Yin-Yang Profound Dragon Pill is coming..." Yun Congxin murmured to himself.
Everyone in the private room except him was excited. They had already guessed from the familiar way the box was preserved and the size of the box that it was a pill.
A pill that's even more worthy of being the grand finale than a low-ranking combat skill!
"Could it be a seventh-grade pill?!" Gu He's voice trembled.
"Calm down. Once you have a different kind of fire, you'll be able to refine seventh-grade pills one day," Yun Congxin said, making grand promises to Gu He.
Even seasoned auctioneers couldn't help but feel a little nervous at this moment. The old man took a deep breath and slowly opened the box.
Suddenly, a brilliant golden light shone from the crystal platform. Yun Congxin instinctively closed his eyes, but Gu He stared intently at the golden light, so excited that he could hardly sit still.
The golden light gradually receded, and two faint golden traces could be seen swirling on the surface of the pill like liquid, as lively as if they were alive. Gu He looked closely and discovered that the two golden traces were actually two golden divine dragons. The moment he recognized the dragons, a soft dragon roar resounded in his mind.
"Yin Yang Xuanlong Pill!!!"
At the same time, Yao Lao's furious voice resounded in Xiao Yan's heart.