Unique Evil Eye, Online Auction

"To you, Eastsea City is too small. Sooner or later, you'll leave it behind, but there are some people you need to watch out for."

Hua Yichen reminded him in a low voice, "For example, this man—Eight-star Saint Craftsman Mu Chen! He is the junior brother of Divine Craftsman Zhen Hua. If you can befriend him, it will benefit your future."

The two were in a state of Mental Sharing, so Huo Yuhao naturally noticed the middle-aged man as well.

Soul Tools were his area of expertise. Setting aside whether he had any talent for blacksmithing, even if he did, he could not spend a great deal of time on it. He did not have that much energy.

A high-level blacksmith was an obstacle he could not avoid if he wanted to create Battle Armor and Mecha!

While Huo Yuhao and Hua Yichen noticed Mu Chen, Mu Chen and his daughter naturally saw them getting out of the car as well.

"Tower Master Hua, are you here to attend the auction too?"

Mu Chen was somewhat surprised to see Hua Yichen. When he spotted Huo Yuhao following at Hua Yichen's side, he was even more astonished. "This child is?"

As far as he knew, Hua Yichen's younger generation should not have been in Eastsea City. For him to personally accompany a child...

"His name is Huo Yuhao. He has just awakened his Martial Soul and needs some Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to build a solid foundation. Since Tianhai Auction House has them, there is no need to have them transferred from headquarters."

Hua Yichen wore a polite smile.

"Yuhao, greet Guild Master Mu Chen."

"Greetings, Guild Master Mu Chen."

Huo Yuhao bowed, then nodded to the girl beside Mu Chen.

"Hello, Miss Mu."

One did not strike a smiling face. Seeing Huo Yuhao bow so politely and appropriately, Mu Chen could only smile and nod, even if he did not want to get too close to the Spirit Pagoda. He then signaled for his daughter to greet them.

Seeing her father's gesture, Mu Xi greeted Hua Yichen and Huo Yuhao in turn, then impatiently looked toward the museum.

"This girl has been interested in blacksmithing since childhood. She persisted for two years starting at the age of five, and I could not refuse her, so I agreed to teach her. But girls are naturally at a disadvantage when it comes to physical strength. I brought her here this time to find suitable Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to strengthen her body, while also helping her maintain her figure and avoid becoming a tomboy. That is why she is so excited. Please do not take offense."

Mu Chen gave Hua Yichen and Huo Yuhao an apologetic smile filled with helplessness and affection.

"Dad!!!" Mu Xi's face reddened as she turned and glared at Mu Chen in embarrassment and irritation.

Say whatever you wanted, but why mention why they had come here... And she would never become a tomboy because of blacksmithing!

She glanced at Hua Yichen and Huo Yuhao. Only after seeing that neither showed any strange reaction did she seem to relax. She headed toward the museum without waiting for Mu Chen.

Seeing this, Mu Chen smiled helplessly.

"My apologies for the spectacle, Tower Master Hua."

"They are children. Being lively is a good thing." Hua Yichen smiled and shook his head. "The auction is about to begin. Let's go in together."

"Alright."

As he answered, Mu Chen secretly turned his attention to Huo Yuhao.

A genius with Innate Full Soul Power, one valued so highly by Hua Yichen?

The entry threshold for the auction was very high. Ordinary people had to pay one million Federal Coins as a deposit, but people of Hua Yichen and Mu Chen's status naturally did not need to.

The four of them received Number Plates and masks from the auction house. Rather than separating, they simply headed to the auction hall together.

Even after ten thousand years, this custom still hasn't changed. What is the point of wearing a mask?

Huo Yuhao fiddled with his mask as he complained inwardly.

The auctions ten thousand years ago had been the same. Everyone entering had to be given a mask, as though it could conceal their identity. He had no idea who had left behind such a rule... He had never heard of Buddha Tang having such a habit.

Meanwhile, Mu Xi looked at the mask in her hand, then at Mu Chen's chest, and asked strangely, "Dad, isn't wearing a mask useless for you? Your badge already reveals your identity."

"The mask only gives people psychological comfort. It is useless." Mu Chen paused as he was about to put on the mask, then simply chose not to wear it.

This girl really held grudges.

Hua Yichen directly placed his mask into his Storage Ring.

Just as Mu Chen had said, the mask merely provided psychological comfort. It was not a Soul Tool that could change one's appearance. Who among Eastsea City's Upper Echelon did not recognize him?

The news that he had brought Huo Yuhao to the auction had probably already reached the ears of interested parties.

Or rather, this auction had been arranged specifically for him and Huo Yuhao.

At that thought, Hua Yichen narrowed his eyes and strode into the auction hall.

Inside the auction hall, Crystal Chandeliers cast scattered specks of light from the domed ceiling. The circular hall was built from Deep Sea Sinking Silver, and its security level was extremely high.

Every seat was a comfortable Leather Sofa, while the tables were laden with all kinds of food, fruit, beverages, and alcohol.

By then, the front rows were already full. Huo Yuhao and the other three did not mind, finding seats in the middle. The two groups sat not far apart.

About half an hour later, the lights in the hall gradually dimmed, and the noisy chatter quieted as well.

An auctioneer in a Red Dress walked onto the stage from one side of the hall, and the lights throughout the venue focused on her.

"Welcome, distinguished guests, to Tianhai Auction House. The annual auction is about to begin. The relevant lots were displayed during the past few months, so I am sure everyone is already familiar with them. I will not waste any more time. The auction begins now."

Without any excessive pleasantries, the female auctioneer stepped behind a Gilded Wood podium and spoke with a smile.

A cart was pushed onto the stage, and the Giant White Screen behind the main platform lit up.

"First up is the first lot, the Thousand Year Ice Spirit Fruit..."

East Sea Auction had a tradition of displaying its auction items in advance at East Sea Museum, so everyone already knew what was being sold today. As the auctioneer's words fell, those who needed Ice Spirit Fruit began bidding, and the atmosphere gradually heated up.

The subsequent lots became increasingly precious. Among them, the Ten Thousand Year Whale Rubber was one of the final items. It came from a Ten Thousand Year Demon Whale, was dark yellow in color, and of exceptionally high quality. Hua Yichen won it for thirty million Federal Coins.

During the auction, Mu Chen also purchased several spirit fruits to strengthen his daughter's physique.

However, if the lots had only been these things, they naturally would not have attracted so many important figures.

When it came time for the final lot, the auction house did not bring it onto the stage. Instead, after some preparations, it displayed the item on the screen behind the stage.

It was a creature somewhere between Entity and Illusion. It possessed Giant Eyes and was surrounded by Numerous Tentacles. Just looking at it made Mu Xi feel a chill run through her entire body.

Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes as he looked at the familiar creature. He glanced at Hua Yichen, whose expression remained calm, and immediately understood.

So that's how it is. This auction... was aimed at us.

"Distinguished guests, this is today's final lot—a Legendary Soul Spirit, the Thirty Thousand Year Evil Eye Tyrant!"

The auctioneer spoke with great emotion.

"Ever since the Evil Emperor, second on the Beast Ranking, mysteriously disappeared, the Evil Eye Clan has been hunted by countless Soul Masters. This kind of Soul Beast is now nearly extinct. Only a small number of Evil Eyes have become Soul Spirits and continued to exist. This is one of them."

"As everyone knows, within the Evil Eye Clan, the fewer abilities one possesses, the stronger one is. In other words, the fewer innate soul skills it has, the more formidable its power. This Evil Eye Tyrant has only Two Attributes: fire and spiritual. Its quality can be considered exceptional."

"As a Legendary Soul Spirit, the Soul Master Family it belonged to has run into some problems and had no choice but to terminate its contract. It only hopes that its new Contractor will be strong enough. That is also the Soul Spirit's own request!"

Legendary Soul Spirits did not necessarily remain with a Soul Master Family forever. If a Soul Master Family declined and its descendants proved unworthy, some Soul Spirits might not be willing to stay.

Although the auctioneer had phrased it tactfully, everyone understood. The family this Soul Spirit belonged to was clearly lacking worthy successors and could no longer accommodate this Thirty Thousand Year Soul Spirit. Otherwise, they would not have handed the Evil Eye Tyrant over to the auction house.

"The Starting Price—one hundred million Federal Coins. Each increase must not be less than Ten Million. Bidding begins!"