Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg

The atmosphere in the Auction House was more solemn than in the previous three sessions. As the guests entered, the starlight patterns on the dome slowly illuminated, casting a clear light on every person's expression. Ning Fengzhi sat in the front row, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing the resource list in his sleeve—after half a month of gathering, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had saved up 180,000 points, enough to participate in the bidding for high-value items.

Tang Xiao sat on the other side. Behind him, an elder of the Clear Sky Sect held a black wooden box containing three Clear Sky Divine Iron Shards just retrieved from the sect's secret vault. According to the system's evaluation, they were worth 120,000 points. The most eye-catching addition was a new seat draped in dark purple velvet. Standing behind it was a man in a black robe, his body wreathed in a faint aura of beast soul energy—it was Di Tian, sent by the Star Dou Soul Beast Clan.

Lin Yue walked slowly onto the auction stage and tapped the table lightly. The system projection immediately lit up in the center. On the screen, an egg the size of a fist hovered within an ice-blue halo. The shell was covered in fine ice patterns, and faint blue energy could be seen circulating inside. It was the grand finale of this session: the Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the first item for today's auction is this Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg." Lin Yue's voice, amplified by the system, rang clearly throughout the hall. "This egg has been scanned by the system and is free of any hidden defects. Once hatched, you will obtain a pure ice-attribute thousand-year soul beast. It can form a perfect bond with a Tool Martial Soul master; not only can it serve as a combat partner, but during its growth, it will also continuously nourish the master's Tool Martial Soul, enhancing its quality."

As soon as he finished speaking, a low commotion rippled through the crowd. Tool Martial Soul masters had always found it difficult to find suitable soul beast partners, and the appearance of this egg undoubtedly struck a chord with the major powers. A glint of excitement flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes—the Clear Sky Sect used the Clear Sky Hammer as their core martial soul. If he could have a young disciple bond with an Ice Jade Scorpion, it would not only boost their combat power but also strengthen the hammer's ice-attribute attacks. It was practically tailor-made for his sect.

Di Tian straightened his back slightly, his fingers curling beneath his black robe. When Gu Yuena had given him instructions, she had specifically emphasized that the number of ice-attribute soul beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest had plummeted in recent years. If he could win this Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg, it would not only replenish the clan's strength but also allow them to study its hatching to improve the breeding environment for the soul beast clan.

"Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg, starting bid 50,000 points. Each increment must be at least 10,000 points." Lin Yue finished his sentence, and the auction officially began.

"50,000 points!" Tang Xiao was the first to raise his paddle, his voice steady and powerful. "The Clear Sky Sect is willing to offer one Clear Sky Divine Iron Shard, plus fifty stalks of thousand-year spirit grass." The system panel instantly popped up with the evaluation: the Clear Sky Divine Iron Shard was worth 80,000 points, and the thousand-year spirit grass totaled 70,000 points. It was exactly enough, precise and accurate.

Di Tian followed closely, his voice carrying a hint of coldness: "60,000 points. The Star Dou Soul Beast Clan offers five ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores." Ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores were core resources for the soul beast clan; one was worth 20,000 points, so five were exactly 100,000 points. Combined with the other rare spirit herbs he brought, the total value was 160,000 points, instantly surpassing the Clear Sky Sect.

Tang Xiao frowned slightly and exchanged a look with the elder behind him. The Clear Sky Divine Iron Shards were secret sect treasures and could not be wasted lightly. He pondered for a moment and raised his paddle again: "80,000 points! Plus two pieces of Mysterious Iron Essence and a set of Level Eight Soul Tool forging blueprints." Mysterious Iron Essence was a primary material for crafting high-level soul tools, and the blueprints were priceless. Together, they were worth 30,000 points, pushing the total to 80,000.

Ning Fengzhi, sitting in the audience, shook his head slightly and did not participate in the bidding. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect focused on support-type abilities, and the ice-attribute soul beast egg was of little use to them. He preferred to save his points for potential support-type treasures that might appear later.

Di Tian, however, did not hesitate at all, his aura fluctuating slightly under his black robe: "100,000 points. The Star Dou Soul Beast Clan adds five more ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores." This time, he brought out 10 ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores, and the total price instantly broke 100,000. The entire hall went silent—no one had expected the Star Dou Soul Beast Clan to be so willing to spend such a fortune for this egg.

Just then, Di Tian spoke again, his voice filled with unquestionable firmness: "160,000 points. The Star Dou Soul Beast Clan is willing to offer twenty ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores, plus one hundred-thousand-year Ice Soul Grass."

Twenty ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores! A hundred-thousand-year Ice Soul Grass! The hall was in an instant uproar. Ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores were already rare resources; twenty would drive any faction into a frenzy. And the hundred-thousand-year Ice Soul Grass was a primary material for refining high-level pills, making it worth a fortune. The point total on the system panel flickered a few times before settling at 260,000 points, far exceeding everyone's expectations.

Tang Xiao let out a long sigh and lowered his paddle. He knew the Clear Sky Sect no longer had the capacity to keep up.

"160,000 points, going once!" Lin Yue's voice rang out, sweeping across the hall. "160,000 points, going twice!"

Di Tian's tense body relaxed slightly, and the corners of his mouth beneath his black robe curled into an imperceptible arc. He could imagine the light that would shine in Gu Yuena's eyes when she saw this soul beast egg.

"160,000 points, going three times! Sold!" Lin Yue brought down his gavel, and the system instantly completed the conversion of resources into points. The twenty ten-thousand-year soul beast inner cores and the hundred-thousand-year Ice Soul Grass turned into streams of light and were stored in the system space, while the Thousand Year Ice Jade Scorpion Soul Beast Egg floated slowly toward Di Tian, landing in the velvet-lined box in his hands.

Di Tian carefully cradled the box, nodded slightly to Lin Yue as he stood up, and then turned to leave the Auction House. His pace was quick, yet carried a hint of lightness—the mission of this trip was successfully completed. Not only had he brought back important resources for the Star Dou Soul Beast Clan, but it had also increased his trust in the Auction House.

After Di Tian left, Tang Xiao walked up to Lin Yue, his tone tinged with regret: "Pavilion Master Lin, this soul beast egg was truly important to the Clear Sky Sect, but unfortunately..."

Lin Yue nodded faintly: "Sect Master Tang need not be disappointed. There will be other treasures suitable for the Clear Sky Sect in future auctions. As long as you have enough points, there will always be opportunities."

A glint of excitement flashed in Tang Xiao's eyes: "I wonder if the 'other treasures' you speak of, Pavilion Master Lin, include resources that can enhance the strength of a Tool Martial Soul?"

"It is not convenient to disclose that for now, but I can assure you that you will not be disappointed, Elder Tang." Lin Yue did not state it explicitly, but he gave Tang Xiao a clear signal.

Tang Xiao asked no more. After bowing in salute, he left the Auction House with the Clear Sky Sect elder. He already had a plan in mind—upon returning, he would immediately organize his disciples to step up resource collection efforts, ensuring they had enough points saved before the next auction.

Ning Fengzhi also stepped forward and said with a smile: "Pavilion Master Lin, the Star Dou Soul Beast Clan certainly spent a fortune this time. It seems the treasures of the Auction House have already garnered the attention of the soul beast clan."

"Whether it is human factions or the soul beast clan, as long as they follow the rules of the Auction House, they can obtain opportunities." Lin Yue's tone was calm but carried a deeper meaning. "Sect Master Ning, I heard you have been contacting the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan recently?"

Ning Fengzhi was startled; he had not expected Lin Yue to know about this. He steadied himself and said candidly: "I do indeed have that intention. Relying on the strength of a single sect makes it difficult to compete with the Martial Soul Hall at the auctions. If we can form a resource-sharing alliance, it will be beneficial for everyone."

"That is a good idea." Lin Yue nodded. "The system will soon release a 'Cross-Faction Resource Sharing' mission. Factions that complete the mission will receive bonus points. If you need anything, Sect Master Ning, the Auction House can provide some assistance."

Ning Fengzhi was overjoyed: "Thank you, Pavilion Master Lin! With the support of the Auction House, the alliance will surely proceed smoothly!"