She Yan'er and She Qing'er

As the Twin Snake Girls were carried away, the final highlight officially made its appearance.

A black custom-made box was brought out. Though it had yet to be opened, the Soul Masters present could still sense the powerful Soul Power contained within. Even the air was affected, becoming thick and viscous.

In private room number two, Ning Fengzhi looked at the black box and was about to ask Bone Douluo what it contained when he saw how excited Bone Douluo had become. His eyes were fixed firmly on the box, and even his voice trembled with excitement.

"Fengzhi, there's a soul bone inside that box, and it's not low-grade. It's very likely a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!"

Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rou both revealed shocked expressions upon hearing this. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone—the Treasure of the Blood River!

Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possessed only a few Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones.

The auctioneer looked at the black box, his eyes filled with emotion. He had never expected to host an auction for a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone one day. This was the pinnacle of his career as an auctioneer.

"Everyone must have already sensed the powerful Soul Power contained within this item. Its value surpasses that of every other auction item today."

The auctioneer could not hide the excitement in his voice as it echoed through the venue. The nobles and Soul Masters were all stunned, eager to see what it was.

The auctioneer carefully opened the black box, revealing an exquisite and flawless Golden Thunder Electric Roc left leg bone. It emitted a pale golden glow, with strands of lightning flickering across its surface. A powerful wave of Soul Power swept through the hall, drawing everyone's gaze.

"Today's final item, provided by the honored guest in private room number three: a Forty Thousand Year Golden Thunder Electric Roc Left Leg Soul Bone! Starting price: ten million Gold Soul Coins!"

The moment those words fell, the entire venue erupted. Everyone stared at the soul bone inside the black box in disbelief, and some Soul Masters even stood up in excitement.

"A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone! It's actually a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!"

"Unbelievable! Someone actually put a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone up for auction!"

"Whatever it takes, we must obtain that soul bone!"

Whether nobles or Soul Masters, they all had only one thought in their hearts: they had struck it rich. A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone was actually being auctioned off—this was something one might not encounter in countless years!

In private room number one, Prince Xue Xing shot to his feet in shock. He and Duke Luo Ya stared at the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone on the auction stage in utter disbelief. Something like this had actually appeared in an auction house.

"We must obtain that soul bone!"

Prince Xue Xing practically growled the words. Though the starting price was ten million, he had the Heaven Dou Imperial Family behind him and the national treasury to support him. That soul bone was his for the taking!

Ning Fengzhi was also staring intently at the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. A left leg bone—and one from a Golden Thunder Electric Roc renowned for its extreme speed. Sword Douluo happened to still lack a left leg bone.

"Fengzhi, you must win it. Old Sword still lacks one bone, and this soul bone is perfect for him!"

Bone Douluo said from the side. Ning Fengzhi nodded. For Sword Douluo's sake, he would definitely obtain this soul bone.

Very quickly, a fierce bidding war over the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone began.

The nobles in the hall did not even have a chance to bid. They were instantly overwhelmed by Prince Xue Xing and Ning Fengzhi.

The two private rooms raised their bids faster and faster, sending the price soaring.

"Twelve million four hundred thousand!"

"Thirteen million one hundred thousand!"

"Fifteen million nine hundred thousand!"

"Eighteen million seven hundred thousand!"

The price rapidly approached twenty million, and the bidding gradually slowed. Everyone else watched the two private rooms compete, waiting to see who would obtain the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone today.

At last, Prince Xue Xing could no longer hold back. He rose and walked out of his private room, intending to use his influence to force the people in private room number two to abandon the auction.

Prince Xue Xing and Duke Luo Ya stepped out of their private room and appeared before everyone. He looked toward private room number two with an arrogant expression and spoke in a haughty voice.

"My friend, I am Prince Xue Xing of Heaven Dou. This soul bone is extremely important to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, so I would ask that you withdraw."

His actions undoubtedly violated the auction's rules, but given his status, the auction house did not dare say anything.

As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow appeared outside private room number two. It was Bone Douluo. He looked at Prince Xue Xing with an icy expression and said coldly:

"What? You can't afford to bid, so you want to bully others with your status? It seems this old man needs to have a proper talk with that fellow Xue Ye."

"Bone Douluo!"

Prince Xue Xing, Duke Luo Ya, and everyone present changed expressions drastically upon seeing Bone Douluo. They instantly understood who was inside private room number two.

Facing a powerful Titled Douluo, Prince Xue Xing could only force a smile and did not dare voice the slightest dissatisfaction.

"So it is Your Excellency Bone Douluo. Xue Xing has been discourteous. This soul bone should naturally go to Your Excellency. Xue Xing will take his leave now."

When it was time to back down, he backed down. Prince Xue Xing did not dare show any displeasure and immediately returned to his private room with Duke Luo Ya.

Bone Douluo snorted coldly and returned to the private room as well.

With no one left to compete, the soul bone was sold for eighteen million seven hundred thousand.

As the auction came to an end, Gu Shenggo was also going to collect his new pets.

"Come on. Go with your master to collect our new pets."

Gu Shenggo looked at Hu Yun and her daughter beneath him and spoke with a smile. They nodded obediently, climbed up from the floor, and left the private room nestled in Gu Shenggo's embrace, their waists held by him.

Led by a beautiful young woman in a silver dress at the door, Gu Shenggo and the others arrived at a spacious room. It was elegantly furnished, with genuine leather sofas and exquisite fruit laid out on display.

Before long, a huge iron cage was pushed in, while another person arrived carrying the Crimson Spirit Warm Jade.

"Honored guest, this is the Crimson Spirit Warm Jade you purchased, along with the Snake Woman sisters."

The silver-dressed young woman spoke respectfully. Gu Shenggo released Hu Yun and her daughter, walked to the iron cage, and looked at the Twin Snake Girls huddled together inside. A wicked smile appeared at the corner of his lips.

The Twin Snake Girls not only looked identical, both beautiful and exquisite, but even their figures were remarkably alike. Their snow-white skin carried a faint rosy flush, their full breasts were proud and alluring, their slender arms were like lotus roots, and their delicate waists seemed as though they could be grasped in one hand. Their tempting hips were full and perky, while their bewitching pale-purple snake tails swayed gently, carrying a wild allure.

Though they were twins, each possessed her own charm.

The elder sister was cold and unyielding. Her beautiful, delicate oval face was full of defiance, and her pale-purple snake pupils revealed unwavering determination. Even if she died, she would never submit.

The younger sister was innocent and fragile. Her beautiful, delicate face was filled with fear and panic as she curled up in her elder sister's arms, trembling all over. Her bewitching pale-purple snake tail was wrapped around her sister's.

Looking at the Twin Snake Girls, Gu Shenggo asked the silver-dressed young woman:

"Which one is the elder sister, and which one is the younger sister?"

"Please look, honored guest."

The silver-dressed young woman pointed at the Twin Snake Girls' abdomens. Different-colored slave marks had been branded there, and she introduced them.

"The one with the red slave mark is the elder sister, She Yan'er. The one with the green slave mark is the younger sister, She Qing'er."

"I see."

So they could be distinguished by the different-colored slave marks on their abdomens. Gu Shenggo nodded in satisfaction.

Looking at the beautiful Twin Snake Girls trembling as they clung to each other inside the iron cage, Gu Shenggo's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze brushing past them—yet it only made them more afraid.

"From today onward, I am your master. I will take very good care of you."

(Am I padding? So what if I am? What author doesn't pad!)