Heaven Dou Auction

Xiao Wu said, "Third Brother, how about a compromise? You can absorb Thousand-Year Soul Ring of a higher age."

"Although Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring represents a qualitative leap compared to Thousand-Year Soul Ring, the difficulty of absorbing it is doubled."

"Why don't you absorb a six-thousand-year Soul Ring? It's a more conservative approach, but it also ensures a higher success rate."

Yu Xiaogang was really afraid that Tang San might do something rash, so he quickly went along with her, "Little San, let's do as Xiao Wu says."

"A six-thousand-year-old Soul Ring is still beyond the absorption limit, and it will be of considerable help to you as well."

In the end, Tang San couldn't resist everyone's insistence and decided to absorb the six-thousand-year Soul Ring.

As for the source of the Soul Ring, we will continue to search for animal-type Soul Beast, as Yu Xiaogang suggested.

The next day.

A large crowd gathered in front of the Heaven Dou Auction House.

Every "Tian"-level auction is a grand event.

In a world lacking entertainment options, such a grand spectacle attracted city dwellers from all over.

Even several nearby colleges were given a holiday as a result.

There are just too many people.

Chen Ping gazed at the vast crowd in the distance and sighed deeply.

With so many people, it will be at least afternoon before it's their turn, and by then the auction will have already started.

Feng Xiaotian had witnessed several "Tian"-level auctions and was very familiar with the situation.

"Most people don't have enough assets to even get into Auction House; they're just here to try their luck."

It's important to know that Auction House value popularity above all else. If the seats aren't full after the auction starts, they'll lower the requirements to allow some people to attend.

He then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Team Captain, Grandpa and the others have already arrived. My Xiao Wu (Huo Wu) and I have to stay with our families."

Wu Qi didn't pay any attention and let them leave.

Originally, Ning Fengzhi invited Wu Qi and Ning Rongrong to stay by his side.

However, Wu Qi refused, and Ning Rongrong decided to follow him instead of going with Ning Fengzhi.

After a short wait, Dugu Bo approached them.

Wu Qi waved, signaling everyone to follow.

As Titled Douluo, he naturally had the right to sit in the top-tier private room at the Auction House.

Thanks to him, Wu Qi and the others were also able to sit in the private room.

Back in Spirit City, Chen Ping had once Auction House to join in the fun, but this was the first time he had ever sat in such a good seat.

The red VIP seating area is on the second floor, built around the auction stage.

Looking at the auction stage so close to him, and the densely packed ordinary seats below, he silently clenched his fists.

This is the privilege that comes with strength. He will surely become a strongman and enjoy preferential treatment everywhere in the future!

Of course, if Wu Qi knew what he was thinking, he would only say that he was naive and had the mentality of a nouveau riche.

It's important to know that many powerful individuals live in seclusion and never show their faces.

Dugu Bo's recent high profile is merely a means to shed the label of "weakest Titled Douluo".

This wasn't the first time the group had encountered Dugu Bo; they had become acquainted with him during their previous training trip.

Sitting together today, I no longer felt the awkwardness and unease I had before, and instead acted very naturally.

After taking their seats, Dugu Bo used Sound Transmission to inform Wu Qi: "Little fellow, yesterday's Auction House suffered a great loss. If it weren't for Xue Ye taking some treasures from the Imperial Treasury to save face, today's auction would probably have been canceled."

This made Wu Qi even more curious.

Based on the Original Space-Time, Shi Nian did indeed only possess one Soul Bone. So, where did the other treasures that were stolen go?

He became even more convinced that there must be someone else behind this, and that among the lost auction items, there must be something they needed.

He asked in a low voice, "Has the list of losses been checked?"

Dugu Bo nodded, then shook his head.

Among the lost items was a Spirit Enhancement Soul Tool.

This item originated from a Secret Realm. Due to its age, it has suffered some external damage. Since it has not yet been taken to Auction House for appraisal, no one knows how much efficacy it still possesses.

The only ones interested in this item are Spirit-Type Spirit Master, and judging from the environment at the scene, the perpetrator's identity has been confirmed.

The other lost items are not readily apparent, so this list is not the focus of the investigation.

Wu Qi didn't ask any further questions.

Many things will never have a result, and this matter has nothing to do with him, so there's no need for him to get involved.

The start time of the "Tian" series auction will be determined by the red VIP!

About One Incense Stick's time later, once all the red-clad VIPs had arrived, the auction officially began.

Anyway, there weren't many high-quality items in the initial auction, so missing out wasn't a big deal.

Even after the auction had begun, people continued to enter the venue.

At the Auction House, two experienced auctioneers, one male and one female, walked onto the stage.

After delivering the opening remarks, only the female auctioneer remained to preside over the auction.

"Now, without further ado, let's welcome the first item for auction."

Wu Qi and his group had limited funds, so they had no chance to compete for the final auction item; the ordinary items were what they were vying for.

The first item up for auction was Storage Soul Tool with an internal space of fifteen cubic meters. It looked ordinary and seemed like it was just there to make up the numbers.

"Chen Ping doesn't have Soul Tool yet, does he?" With that, Wu Qi raised his sign, "Thirty thousand Gold Soul Coin!"

The female auctioneer exclaimed, "Wow, VIP number three in red has actually made a bid! Are there any other bidders?"

Thirty thousand Gold Soul Coin is already the maximum value of this Soul Tool; adding more money would be a waste of money.

Furthermore, if a VIP in red takes a picture of a trivial item, others will likely give them some face.

Inside the private room, Chen Ping was flattered. "Boss, this is too expensive. Maybe we shouldn't bother. The one-cubic-meter one I have is just fine."

Qiangu Changkong gently patted his shoulder, "Chen Ping, we know your situation. Just accept it. What's with the fuss?"

As soon as the auctioneer brought down the gavel, he rushed backstage to pay and collect the goods.

He had nearly a million Gold Soul Coin in his hands, so a mere fifty thousand Gold Soul Coin was nothing to him.

"Thank you so much, boss." Chen Ping said gratefully.

Wu Qi shook his head, "You should thank Chang Kong; after all, he paid for it."

After he finished speaking, Ning Rongrong burst into laughter.

"Brother Wu Qi, Rongrong wants the next gemstone necklace."

Wu Qi brought Ning Rongrong along because he wanted to use her special appraisal skills to find bargains at the auction.

While the chances of finding a bargain at an auction of this caliber are small, they are not impossible.

After all, even seasoned appraisers can make mistakes.

Counterfeit goods are not immune to being sold at auctions, but if a counterfeit item is discovered after the sale, the Auction House will not offer a refund.

Of course, this is related to the reputation of the Auction House, so under normal circumstances, they won't bring out counterfeit goods.

The sight of Wu Qi and others in the VIP section repeatedly bidding on ordinary items sparked much discussion among the guests.

"What's up with this third VIP in red? Did he come here specifically to pick up the ordinary auction items?"

Feng Xiaotian, seated in the Black VIP section, shook his head with a wry smile, "It seems the Team Captain and the others really don't care about formalities."

Red VIPs represent distinguished status; they generally won't bid on other items except for high-value ones.

They were quite something; out of only ten items offered for auction, they snapped up half of them.

Feng Changlin couldn't help but ask, "Xiaotian, did you talk to them beforehand? Don't let them fight amongst themselves!"