The Auction: Flying Magic Artifact Blueprint (Part Two)
Asura Sect, Inner Sect? Captain-level?
Zhuge Xiang's words caused the portly Steward's expression to change drastically, and the faces of the indignant Guard also stiffened. The Asura Sect was like a local tyrant in Yanling Commandery. How could you justify accusing the guard of beating a civilian without cause? Besides, the Guard's actions just now could also be considered grounds for accusing him of beating a civilian without cause.
Those who were about to enter the Auction House were stunned.
To these people, Zhuge Xiang, despite his considerable strength, was nothing more than a pushover who stood up for Beggar. However, this pushover they considered was actually Captain-level figure in the Asura Sect Inner Sect!
The murderous aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang terrified them even more. How many people and Monster Beast had he killed to possess such a bloodthirsty aura? Every bit of this murderous aura represented a life. It wouldn't be wrong to call such a person an unparalleled demon.
"Indeed, Benefactor Zhuge is compassionate, with a fierce appearance but a kind heart, a demonic appearance but a Buddha's heart." Looking at Zhuge Xiang's appearance as an incomparably fierce demon, Mizheng did not feel the slightest aversion. On the contrary, he nodded to himself, confirming his belief that Zhuge Xiang was a good person.
The Steward of the Inner Sect Captain-level and the bloodthirsty aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang caused the portly manager to break out in a cold sweat, as if he were witnessing a mountain of corpses Blood Sea. He hurriedly bowed and scraped, fawningly saying, "Young master, what are you saying? As Asura Sect Disciples, I naturally have the right to rectify all injustices. Today, this Guard brutally beat a civilian, and it was truly our mistake to trouble you with your intervention. Rest assured, our Auction House will certainly expel and dismiss such a vicious person."
"Hmm. Let's go. We still have to attend the auction." The bloodthirsty aura dissipated, and Zhuge Xiang nodded calmly, taking a step into the Auction House. At the entrance, many people automatically parted to make way for Zhuge Xiang.
"Young master, please wait. I'll arrange a VIP Room for you right away," said the portly Steward, who weighed over 200 pounds, as he jogged alongside Zhuge Xiang.
For Zhuge Xiang, this was nothing more than a simple act. The fact that the two little Beggar were being bullied reminded him of the bullying he had experienced years ago. It was just a minor incident, and Zhuge Xiang didn't dwell on it. He entered the Auction House and went to the VIP Room, where Maid had naturally prepared Fruits and Sweets for him Zhuge Xiang.
Outside the Auction House, what was a simple act of kindness by Zhuge Xiang became an unforgettable experience for the two Beggar. The younger Beggar, clutching two White-Flour Steamed Buns tightly, drooling, but resisting the urge, offered one of the buns to the Beggar beside her, saying in a clear and beautiful voice, "Elder Sister, we've really met a kind person today! We haven't had these big, white steamed buns in so long!"
However, the older Beggar's attention wasn't on the large steamed bun. The younger Beggar followed her gaze and saw that the older Beggar's attention was actually on the tattered book that Zhuge Xiang had thrown down.
Succubus Puppet Technique
On the tattered book, several large seal characters were clearly visible; it was a cultivation Secret Manual.
Having spent nine months in the Land of Death, Zhuge Xiang had slain countless Asura Sect Disciples and the Puppet Cult, accumulating a great deal of spoils. This "Succubus Puppet Technique" was a trophy Zhuge Xiang obtained after killing a Puppet Cult disciple at the Innate Realm in the Land of Death. That disciple seemed to be the Puppet Cult leader's Direct Lineage disciple. This Cultivation Technique was quite rare, but Zhuge Xiang, possessing Super Game System, didn't need to Cultivation Technique, so he simply tossed it into his Storage Ring.
The older Beggar reached out his dirty hands and tightly gripped the "Succubus Puppet Technique" in his arms, holding it close to his chest. His bright eyes shone with determination as he said, "Younger Sister, that important person wasn't wrong. Begging won't make you a superior person."
"I never expected you to have such a compassionate heart," Su Huayu said to Zhuge Xiang in the VIP Room, her eyes filled with surprise and doubt. Zhuge Xiang was known for his independent, ruthless, and decisive nature. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Su Huayu would never have imagined that Zhuge Xiang could have such a kind side.
"That just means you don't understand me. I actually hate violence the most, and I hate the strong bullying the weak even more," Zhuge Xiang replied, leaning back in his chair and popping a grape into his mouth. People were gradually taking their seats in the Auction House, but the Auction had not yet begun.
"You? You hate violence?" Su Huayu stared wide-eyed in disbelief, her eyes almost popping out of their sockets.
Zhuge Xiang showed no mercy in his attack; his nature was ruthless enough. The fact that he could survive for nine months in the Land of Death alone was enough to prove that he actually dared to claim he hated violence.
"Then can you tell me, you're only seventeen years old, how many people have you killed so far?" Su Huayu asked, looking at Zhuge Xiang.
Shaking his head, Zhuge Xiang's expression remained unchanged as he said, "There are many, so many that I can't even count them all."
"So, you still have the nerve to say you hate violence?" Shaking her head, Su Huayu was both amused and exasperated by Zhuge Xiang.
Mizheng opened his mouth, seemingly speechless. He had killed so many people he couldn't even count them all? Could there really be such strange people in the world? So kind-hearted, yet so ruthless?
"Distinguished guests, welcome to this Auction amidst your busy schedules..."
At that moment, a cacophony of sounds suddenly filled the Auction. Zhuge Xiang and Su Huayu stopped their conversation and focused their attention on what Human Heart items would appear at the Auction.
At the start of the Auction, the quality of the items was not up to Zhuge Xiang's standards. There were Six-Star and Seven-Star Magic Artifact, as well as Pill, materials, etc., and the prices were not very high, fluctuating between several thousand and tens of thousands of Spirit Stone Coin.
During this time, Zhuge Xiang acquired five relatively rare Flame Fruit for 20,000 Spirit Stone Coin. These Flame Fruits, known Berserk Bear Secret Medicine, can increase attack power by 1,000 points within half a minute. While the other medicinal herbs were easy to find, the Flame Fruit were quite rare, so obtaining five here was a pleasant surprise.
As auction items appeared one after another, they were won through bidding. Gradually, the prices of these items increased, and their quality improved. Eventually, even Ten-Star Grade Magic Artifact appeared.
"Alright, everyone, all sixty-five auction items have been successfully sold, with not a single item going unsold. Now, the Auction almost coming to an end. We have nine final items to be auctioned off soon, so please stay tuned." After the last eleven-star Magic Artifact was sold to a Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm, the Auction's voice suddenly became much louder, and his words invigorated many people.
"Alright, enough with the chit-chat. The first of the nine final auction items has already been brought out by the Maid. It's a Flying Magic Artifact, the Phoenix Feather Wings Blueprint."
"As everyone knows, flight is an ability possessed only by Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator who have successfully overcome Heavenly Tribulation, broken free from the shackles of mortals, and transcended the limits of their physical bodies. To Artifact Flight, soaring through the Nine Heavens, overlooking everything beneath the Heaven and Earth from a height of ten thousand feet—this kind of exhilaration is everyone's dream. However, reaching the Deity Transformation stage is extremely difficult, one in ten thousand. But Flying Magic Artifact can fulfill this wish..."
"Ordinary Flying Magic Artifact consume a great deal of Qi Energy. Even Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm can only sustain themselves for the time it takes to brew One Incense Stick of tea, making it difficult to truly soar through the sky. However, these Phoenix Feather Wings consume very little Qi Energy. Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm can sustain themselves for three to five hours without any problem."
The Auction spoke eloquently and fluently about the advantages of Flying Magic Artifact, and even more so about the advantages of this particular Flying Magic Artifact.
It has to be said that the Flying Magic Artifact made almost everyone present's eyes light up. Hearing that it consumed very little Qi Energy made many people's eyes burn with desire. Although it was just a blueprint, as long as enough materials were gathered and a powerful Artifact Forger was found, it could always be made.
After speaking at length, the host finally said, "However, one of the ingredients for this crafting blueprint is extremely rare; it requires eighteen feathers from Fairy with Phoenix Bloodline. Therefore, the price of this blueprint isn't particularly high; it can be obtained for only 50,000 Spirit Stone Coin. 50,000 Spirit Stone Coin for a blueprint for a Flying Magic Artifact —what are you all waiting for? Make your move!"
The blueprint for Flying Magic Artifact, even though it's just a blueprint, is worth at least 100,000 Spirit Stone Coin. It consumes very little Qi Energy, so its value could be several times higher. However, when they heard that the materials required were eighteen feathers from Fairy with Phoenix Bloodline, these people who were eager to try it immediately felt like they had been doused with cold water.
With the Phoenix Bloodline, and at the level of Fairy, having the strength to deal with Fairy and seize their feathers, one's cultivation has already broken through the Deity Transformation stage. What use would this Flying Magic Artifact be? For those below the Deity Transformation stage, this blueprint for making Flying Magic Artifact is practically useless.
As the host finished speaking, no one made a bid for a long time, which made him a little embarrassed. He asked several times, but no one made a bid.
Finally, one of the more dissatisfied auctioneers shouted, "Alright, stop wasting time dawdling here. It requires the feathers of Phoenix Bloodline Fairy to craft, and nobody wants this crafting diagram. Is this your Auction's grand finale? Hurry up and bring up the next item."
"Alright, since no one has placed a bid, I have no choice but to declare this Phoenix Feather Wings Blueprint unsold," the Auction said with a somewhat helpless shake of his head, raising his gavel.
However, just as he was about to smash it down, a voice suddenly rang out. "Fifty thousand Spirit Stone Coin, I'll take it."
Upon hearing this, the entire Auction fell silent.
Fifty thousand Spirit Stone Coin is no small sum. Who would waste money on a useless crafting blueprint? Since the other party is willing to pay, doesn't that mean they possess the feathers of Phoenix Bloodline Fairy?
Thinking of this, a strange glint flashed in the eyes of many people at the Auction, and their greed was aroused.
"What do you need this blueprint for? Do you have the feathers of Phoenix Bloodline Fairy?" In the VIP Room, Su Huayu asked Zhuge Xiang in surprise. Mizheng also looked at him, not understanding why Zhuge Xiang would waste 50,000 Spirit Stone Coin. (To be continued...)