Before long, all the lights in the auction house suddenly focused on the entrance.
An elderly man in a white mandarin jacket entered the auction house, surrounded by numerous guards.
The old man's imposing presence caused many guests to lower their heads in unspoken accord, afraid to meet his gaze.
"An eighty-third-level Soul Douluo. This guy's status is truly not low," Han Yu murmured.
According to the information Di Tian had provided, the number of Titled Douluo on this continent could be counted on one hand, and Soul Douluo were not numerous either.
This man was surely a powerful figure holding a high position within the Blue Moon Empire.
With the old man's arrival, the auctioneer stepped out from backstage and onto the auction platform at the center of the hall.
"Welcome, honored guests, to our Vast Sea City Auction House. Today's auction—"
The auctioneer's opening remarks were very brief. Before long, a hostess carried a tray onto the auction platform. Beneath the red cloth covering it lay the first item of this auction.
The auctioneer removed the red cloth and loudly announced, "Honored guests, the first item of this auction is a century-old Flower Immortal Herb from the Evil Demon Forest. Grind it into powder and mix it with water before drinking it, and it can resist aging and nourish the skin. Guests in need must not miss it."
"The starting price is ten Gold Coins. Each bid must increase by no less than one Gold Coin."
Strictly speaking, the Flower Immortal Herb could not be considered a soul beast. As for its supposed century-long age, that was merely an exaggeration.
Han Yu had no interest in it.
After waiting through several more items, the thing he needed finally appeared.
"The seventh item is a handbook for studying First-