Chapter 266
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
While the three were talking about the auction, a stream of people was still entering the auction hall . The crowd at the VIP area was swelling in size as well . After about one hour, all the seats were filled .
“Ye Mo, this is the first time I’ve this auction hall full,” Hu Batian said after sweeping his glance over the hall .
“This is indeed the first time I’ve seen a crowd of this size . I have been to the Treasure Inspection Guild many times before, but this is the first time it has been full,” Hu Bahu added .
Ye Mo shook his head and sighed . “Looks like the three items up for auction today has attracted many people . ”
“I reckon half of the youngsters here only came to see the auctioneer . It is rumored that she looks like a blooming lotus, capable of causing the fish to sink and the geese to alight,” Hu Batian said .
While the three were talking, a crisp bell rang from the middle of the auction hall, over the clamor in the hall .
“The auction is starting soon . ”
Under countless gazes, a petite figure gracefully walked onto the stage . She was wearing a cyan palace outfit . She had a youthful appearance and looked like a fairy that had descended from the heavens . She had a unique temperament about her, one that made anyone who set eyes on her feel like they were falling in love for the first time all over again . The youthfulness she had about her tugged on the heartstrings of the many young people present .
Her youthful face was adorned with a bright smile . She started addressing the crowd below the stage, immediately raising the burning excitement within the hall .
“Tsk tsk . This woman makes me think of my first love . She is too beautiful,” Hu Batian remarked .
When Ye Mo set his eyes on this woman, he grew excited as well . This woman was precisely the girl that used to follow him everywhere calling him young master when he was young, a woman he had not seen for a very long time .
“Xiao Cao, you have become so outstanding . ” Ye Mo sincerely felt happy on behalf of Xiao Cao . In the past, Xiao Cao had been merely a maid, but now, she was capable of moving the hearts of everyone here with just her presence, and she was capable of hosting an auction of this size . Xiao Cao had definitely became one of the top auctioneers in Tianwu Kingdom .
The job of an auctioneer was to use their capabilities to auction off the items at the highest price possible .
Watching the rising excitement around him, Ye Mo smiled helplessly . Nowadays, Xiao Cao was under the care of the Qi Clan . Because of that, she was now emanating an aura of the nobility . That, combined with her delicate face, made everyone long to protect her .
With Xiao Cao standing here, even trash could be sold as treasure . Xiao Cao gazed down upon the excited crowd, her expression unchanging, the smile still on her face . After being trained by Qi Ying, she was already used to scenes like this . She also understood clearly that many members of the crowd were here only for her .
Looking at the greed plastered on the faces below her, a sense of loathing rose in her heart . Immediately, she collected her composure, suppressing the sense of loathing she was feeling .
Xiao Cao waved her hand, silencing the crowd . Then, she smiled and said, “Everyone, we have three items for sale in the auction today . I believe everyone is already aware of this . I won’t bother giving a detailed explanation . Let us proceed with the first item . ”
She waved her hand, and an ancient silver mirror as huge as a person’s face appeared in her hand . She then placed it on the podium . The ancient silver mirror had an emblem on the middle of it, and on both sides of it was a strap that one could use to wear the mirror on one’s abdomen, providing protection to one’s Energy Center .
Many people looked at the mirror with burning gazes, as if the mirror was already in their hands .
“This Heaven Origin Mirror is a high grade Magic Weapon, produced by Grandmaster Wen Canghai . It is able to attach Yuanli to the wearer’s body . It is capable of blocking one attack from a person with the same cultivation level as the wearer . ”
Xiao Cao smiled as a crafty look flashed across her eyes . She then continued, “Think about it . When fighting against an opponent at the same level, due to a careless mistake, you allow your opponent to land an attack right on your Energy Center . However, with this mirror, you will be fine . Apart from that, you can even take advantage of your opponent’s shock to counterattack . ”
Even Ye Mo was sighing in astonishment hearing these words . Rather than just simply describing how powerful this mirror was, Xiao Cao provided an example to show the usefulness of the item instead .
As this mirror was an accessory capable of turning defeat into victory, it was obviously very powerful .
“Xiao Cao has changed greatly,” Ye Mo lamented then continued admiring her .
“Heaven Origin Mirror, starting price of 100,000 Stabilizing Pills . ” On the stage, Xiao Cao maintained her smile .
A hundred thousand Stabilizing Pills was the equivalent of 1,000 Mixed Energy Pills . This was a price not everyone could afford, and this was merely the starting bid . After stating the price, the crowd sank into a momentary silence . Shortly after, a young master that was completely smitten by Xiao Cao yelled, “110,000 Stabilizing Pills!”
Even while yelling out his offer, the young master’s eyes never strayed from Xiao Cao’s chest . He had perverted look on his face . Xiao Cao maintained her smile and said, “Are there any other offers?”
“120,000!”
“130,000!”
“150,000!”
Offers were made, one higher than the other . The excitement in the auction hall grew further . After about one hour, finally, the mirror was sold at 310,000 Stabilizing Pills . Ye Mo looked at the frail man who had bought the mirror and shook his head . This price was too high for that mirror . However, this was an auction . Both the seller and buyer were doing it willingly .
“Miss Xiao Cao, I have successfully bought the mirror . After the auction, are you willing to come have dinner with me?” The frail man stood up and extended his invitation before everyone there .
Everyone understood that this mirror was only worth about 200,000 Stabilizing Pills . It was naturally because of Xiao Cao that the price had reached 310,000 . The frail man’s meaning was clear: since he had spent 310,000 Stabilizing Pills, Xiao Cao had to give him face and have dinner with him .
“Heh, this weak-looking guy is actually dreaming of going on a date with Xiao Cao . He is only the young master of a tiny second-rate clan in Ancient Martial City,” Hu Batian said with contempt . As for Ye Mo, he frowned, a trace of killing intent rising in his heart .
“Brother Ye Mo, you know the auctioneer?” Ling’er asked as she sensed the change in Ye Mo .
“Um . She is the maid that grew up with me . In the past, she has stayed by my side taking care of me . After I left the Ye Clan, Xiao Cao was taken away by Sister Qi Ying,” Ye Mo casually explained .
“So you two grew up together . No wonder your killing intent is so dense . But someone else has an even denser killing intent than you . ”
Ye Mo shifted his gaze to a man standing beside the stage after Ling’er said this .
That man looked incredibly handsome, and not even Li Suifeng could compare to him . His arms were crossed in front of his chest, and he stood there like he was Xiao Cao’s guardian . After the frail man extended his invitation, the handsome guy’s eyes were filled with a killing intent that was stronger than Ye Mo’s .
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