Moon in the Sea

"How about it, young friend Tianchen? Are you interested in this Mystic Water Pill?"

At that moment, Elder Qian smiled faintly and spoke to Mu Tianchen.

"This Mystic Water Pill came from the ancient Xuanming Sect of ten thousand years ago. It is a foundation-building pill unique to the Xuanming Sect, and it can have an extremely powerful effect on Soul Masters below level thirty."

"You are an unparalleled genius of our Spirit Pagoda. You were born with level-twenty Soul Power. Looking across the entire history of the Douluo Continent, no one has ever possessed talent like yours."

"The Mystic Water Pill complements your own abilities perfectly. Why not bid on it?"

Hearing this, Mu Tianchen shook his head. "Thank you for the reminder, Senior, but although the Mystic Water Pill is highly effective, it is not particularly suitable for me. Besides, its price is far too high. It is not something I can afford to bid on at this stage."

Of course, he had heard of the Mystic Water Pill. During the era of Douluo II ten thousand years ago, when Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao was young, his talent had been poor. He had been born with only level-one Soul Power, his meridians blocked, making cultivation exceptionally difficult.

Later, the Dragon God Douluo of that generation, Bei Bei, had obtained a Mystic Water Pill from Xu Sanshi through a scheme.

That Mystic Water Pill not only greatly improved Huo Yuhao's talent, but also directly raised him from the early stage of level eleven to the peak of level twelve, nearly two full levels.

However, he was different. He had been born with level-twenty Soul Power, and his talent had long since reached a point where it could no longer be improved.

No matter how powerful the Mystic Water Pill was, what effect could it possibly have on him?

"Since Brother Tianchen doesn't want it, then I don't want it either."

When Qiangu Tinglan heard that Mu Tianchen was not interested in the Mystic Water Pill, she shook her head as well. Her talent was equally outstanding. With the Coiling Dragon Staff martial soul and innate level-ten Soul Power, she no longer needed the Mystic Water Pill to improve her talent.

However, not everyone in this world was like Mu Tianchen and Qiangu Tinglan. Ordinary people still made up the majority.

The moment those thirty-six Mystic Water Pills appeared, the entire auction erupted into excitement. People quickly began bidding, discussing the thirty-six Mystic Water Pills animatedly.

"I bid eleven million. I am a Soul Master from East Sea City. Although East Sea City's economy is extremely developed, even ranking among the top five in the entire Federation, the development of Soul Masters there has been exceedingly slow."

"Not to mention the entire Federation—even within our Skysea Alliance, East Sea City ranks near the bottom. Therefore, I hope to win these thirty-six Mystic Water Pills and use them to improve the talents of East Sea City's Soul Masters."

The one who said this was an exceptionally burly middle-aged man, whose arms were thicker than other people's thighs.

A powerful aura radiated from him. He was clearly a seven-ring Soul Saint.

In East Sea City, a seven-ring Soul Saint was already qualified to serve as a major official in a region. Within the military, he could also become an officer at the rank of Senior Colonel.

Such strength would be considered formidable even across the entire Federation.

However, this was Shrek City, the sacred ground for all Soul Masters in the Federation. Here, a seven-ring Soul Saint was merely a Soul Master with a little strength. Above Soul Saints were eight-ring Soul Douluos and nine-ring Title Douluos.

Just as the burly seven-ring Soul Saint announced his bid, a breathtaking middle-aged woman immediately offered a higher price.

"I bid fifteen million for these thirty-six Mystic Water Pills."

"In ancient times, Mystic Water Pills were the finest foundation-building pills. Their medicinal effect is gentle, and anyone can absorb them. The Xuanming Sect has been in seclusion for many years, yet these pills have unexpectedly reappeared today. I'll take these thirty-six Mystic Water Pills."

"Seventeen million!"

"Nineteen million!"

"Thirty-one million!"

"Thirty-five million!"

"I bid forty million!!"

The price of the Mystic Water Pills rose like madness, quickly breaking through forty million. It was an incredibly terrifying figure, one that even many small companies could not earn in an entire year.

"Forty million Federal Coins. At one million per Mystic Water Pill, this price has already exceeded their normal selling price. Thirty-six Mystic Water Pills would usually cost only thirty-six million Federal Coins."

Mu Tianchen looked toward the Auction House and could not help sighing.

Elder Qian smiled faintly. "Mystic Water Pills are rare, and their effects are indeed excellent. It is perfectly normal for them to sell for such a price."

In the end, after fierce competition, the thirty-six Mystic Water Pills were purchased outright by someone from a prominent family in Ming Capital for fifty million Federal Coins.

Fifty million Federal Coins was a terrifying number. Even Mu Tianchen found it somewhat staggering.

At that moment, Elder Qian chuckled. "The first auction item has been sold. The auction for the second item will begin shortly."

Upon hearing this, Mu Tianchen immediately looked through the enormous glass window toward Dongfang Yue'er, who stood gracefully on the auction stage.

Dongfang Yue'er truly deserved to be the most popular auctioneer of the Shrek City Auction House. Not only was she exceptionally beautiful, but every movement she made exuded the mature allure of a ripe peach.

How could those hulking brutes possibly endure such a sight?

On the auction stage, Dongfang Yue'er gave the crowd a stunning smile. Smiling, she said, "Thank you all for your support, allowing our first auction item to sell at such an extraordinary price."

"However, as one of the Federation's largest auction houses, the Shrek City Auction House certainly has no shortage of high-value auction items."

"Next, we will auction the second item. I must tell you all that this item is extremely precious. Even thirty-six Mystic Water Pills are not worth mentioning before it!"

The moment Dongfang Yue'er said this, the crowd below erupted into commotion.

A young man around six feet tall, dressed in an extravagant outfit, leered at Dongfang Yue'er. After sweeping his gaze over her figure, he swallowed.

Then he said, "Miss Yue'er, stop keeping us in suspense. Hurry up and tell us what the auction item is."

"That's right, Miss Yue'er. You say this second auction item is a hundred times more valuable than thirty-six Mystic Water Pills? Now Old Qin is interested."

"This time, Old Qin brought two hundred million in funds, and I haven't spent a single cent yet. I hope this second auction item will truly impress me."

On the auction stage, Dongfang Yue'er naturally sensed the young man's gaze. Though disgust rose in her heart, she maintained her beautiful smile.

"Ha ha! Since everyone is looking forward to the second auction item so much, I won't keep you in suspense any longer."

"The second auction item in this auction is a complete set of Three-Word Battle Armor!"

"This set of Three-Word Battle Armor is called Moon in the Sea."

"What?!"

"Three-Word Battle Armor?!"

The moment Dongfang Yue'er announced the second auction item, the entire auction house was shaken. Even the expert Mu Tianchen had seen earlier, who resembled a Super Douluo, revealed a look of surprise.

Inside VIP Room Three, Mu Tianchen drew a sharp breath, his heart filled with shock.

Was the Shrek City Auction House really this extravagant? They were actually auctioning Three-Word Battle Armor suited for a Title Douluo-level expert?