Auction's End

The moment the words "Profound Tier Low-Grade Movement Dou Technique" were announced, the auction hall suddenly fell silent.

Compared to the earlier Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid, the commotion caused by a Profound-tier Dou Technique was undoubtedly far more shocking.

After all, pills might be precious, but they could only be used for a time. This was also one of the reasons why, in Mo Yu's previous life, high-tier Artifact Refiners were more popular than high-tier Alchemists.

After all, a high-tier Divine Weapon forged by an Artifact Refiner could accompany a warrior in battle for a lifetime, while pills could only satisfy an immediate need.

Dou Techniques, like Divine Weapons, could also be used for a lifetime and even passed down to one's descendants. From a certain perspective, high-tier Dou Techniques were even more likely to drive people mad than pills!

Among two Dou Zhe of equal cultivation, there was no doubt that the one who had mastered a high-tier Dou Technique would be the final victor!

This was also why Dou Techniques were so sought after. One's life was the most important thing to a Dou Zhe.

Movement Dou Techniques were even rarer among all the categories of Dou Techniques.

As the saying went, in the world of martial arts, speed was unbeatable. The same held true on the Dou Qi Continent. With a high-tier Movement Dou Technique, one could not only control the rhythm of battle but also advance and retreat with ease.

After all, if one really couldn't win, couldn't one simply run away?

There was nothing shameful about losing to an opponent. On the contrary, losing one's life was the most tragic thing of all.

At this thought, people in the hall gradually came back to their senses. Pair after pair of feverish eyes stared fixedly at the black scroll on the platform. Even the alluring Ya Fei seemed to have been forgotten at this moment.

"Everyone, this Profound-tier Movement Dou Technique was entrusted to the Mitel Auction House for auction by a gentleman. Its origins are legitimate, and it won't bring any trouble. Everyone can bid with peace of mind." Ya Fei gently lifted the black scroll with her jade-like hand and said with a charming smile.

"Miss Ya Fei, hurry up and announce the price!" Someone below shouted impatiently.

Maintaining her alluring smile, Ya Fei said with a grin, "Nine Flashes of the Roaming Dragon. The starting price is sixty thousand Gold Coins!"

The moment this lofty price was announced, the auction hall fell much quieter. Clearly, most people simply lacked the strength to buy it.

In a secluded corner, Mo Yu merely nodded faintly when he heard the price.

An ordinary Profound Tier Low-Grade Dou Technique cost roughly fifty thousand Gold Coins. Since Nine Flashes of the Roaming Dragon was a Movement Dou Technique, it was only natural for its price to be slightly higher.

But this was an auction. With such a high starting price, the final transaction would surely not disappoint him.

At this thought, a smile appeared at the corner of Mo Yu's mouth. Although he did not care much for money, earning more Gold Coins was hardly a bad thing.

The Clan Heads of Wu Tan City's Three Great Families sat in the front row. Their expressions grew slightly solemn at this high price, and the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Facing the awkward silence, Ya Fei showed no unusual expression. Her smile remained captivating. She knew very well how attractive this Profound-tier technique was. Some people would probably even bankrupt themselves just to take it into their possession.

Just as she expected, the silence did not last long. A balding Middle-aged Man was the first to call out a price: "Seventy thousand!"

Mo Yu's gaze followed the voice and glanced over. He recognized that balding Middle-aged Man. He was Ge Li, Wu Tan City's weapons magnate, with whom Mo Yu had traded some time ago.

"Seventy-five thousand!" Immediately after Ge Li called out his price, a yellow-robed Old Man followed.

The yellow-robed Old Man was a major medicine merchant in Wu Tan City. He had several Medicinal Herbs shops under him and possessed considerable wealth.

The weapons magnate Ge Li glared fiercely at the Old Man before shouting again, "Eighty thousand!"

More shouts gradually rang out throughout the hall. After all, a Profound-tier Movement Dou Technique was worth risking one's entire fortune.

"One hundred thousand!"

While everyone was cautiously raising the price, Jia Lie Bi, one of the Clan Heads of Wu Tan City's Three Great Families in the first row, finally spoke coldly.

After him, the other two Clan Heads each raised the price by ten thousand. In just a moment, the value of this Profound Tier Low-Grade Dou Technique soared to—

One hundred and twenty thousand!

This price undoubtedly scared away a large number of competitors. After all, a Dou Technique might be good, but it could not be eaten as food.

Upon hearing this price, the weapons magnate Ge Li's face paled. Then, after gritting his teeth, he said shakily, "One hundred and fifty thousand!"

After shouting out this price, Ge Li seemed to have been drained of all his strength. Clearly, this price was also a huge expense for him.

However, contrary to everyone's expectations, after the price of one hundred and fifty thousand was announced, the Clan Heads of Wu Tan City's Three Great Families no longer showed any intention of speaking. Clearly, they had given up.

Faced with this result, many people became utterly baffled.

One hundred and fifty thousand was a lot, but for the Three Great Families, it did not seem to be an astronomical price.

Only Ya Fei on the platform seemed to understand something. With a smile at the corner of her mouth, she watched this scene and tapped the small hammer in her hand. "Congratulations to Shopkeeper Ge Li on purchasing the Profound-tier Dou Technique, Nine Flashes of the Roaming Dragon!"

Hearing the result, Ge Li was also stunned. He glanced at the seats where the Clan Heads of the Three Great Families sat in front, and then overwhelming delight surged in his heart.

Although one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Coins was a lot, for him, who monopolized Wu Tan City's weapons trade, it was not unacceptable.

"Hehe, next is the auction's grand finale!" After putting away the black scroll, Ya Fei waved her jade-like hand. The lights on the High Platform dimmed, and she bent slightly to take a silver tray from the platform. On it lay an ancient green scroll.

The scroll glimmered faintly with a green light. Set against the silver tray, it seemed quite mysterious.

"Profound Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method: Wind Scroll Technique!"

Seeing this scene, the people below finally came to a sudden realization. They understood why the Three Great Clan Heads had only made cautious bids earlier. It turned out they had been waiting to unleash their big move here.

Although a Profound-tier Movement Dou Technique was rare, it was still low-grade. Yet the auction's grand finale was actually a Profound Tier High-Grade Cultivation Method. The value of the two was clearly higher on the latter's side!

Sure enough, when they saw this Cultivation Method, the faces of the Three Great Families' Clan Heads in the first row immediately lit up, as if they were seeing their brides for the first time on their wedding night.

At this moment, Mo Yu was somewhat bored. He had no interest whatsoever in a Profound-tier Cultivation Method.

However, Nine Flashes of the Roaming Dragon selling for one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Coins had already exceeded his expectations. Adding the large piece of Mountain River Stone he had purchased earlier, he could be said to have made a full haul.

At this moment, he watched the struggle among the Three Great Families as though he were watching a show.

In the end, Jia Lie Bi was ruthless enough. After Xiao Zhan deliberately called out a high price, Jia Lie Bi successfully purchased it for the astronomical sum of five hundred and fifty thousand.

By comparison, Nine Flashes of the Roaming Dragon, which had just sold for one hundred and fifty thousand Gold Coins, truly paled in comparison.

Mo Yu did not feel any regret over it. He slowly stood up and walked out of the auction hall.

"Let's get the money and the items first. After breaking through to Dou Zhe, it's time to leave Wu Tan City and go see the wider world." As he stepped outside, Mo Yu chuckled softly and murmured.