Mysterious Sixth-Order Ancient Beast Hide (Second Update, Seeking Collections)

"Is this the benefit of being an alchemist?"

"No wonder everyone wants to be an alchemist..."

Inside VIP Room No. 1, Xiao Ze couldn't help but sigh to himself as he watched the Tier 5 Magical Beast egg being claimed by a fourth-grade alchemist.

Being an alchemist was truly lucrative.

If he didn't have his system, he would have been itching to become one himself.

With the final featured item sold, it was time for the auction's grand finale—the ultimate treasure.

At this moment, everyone in the venue stared unblinkingly at Ya Fei, all burning with curiosity about what kind of treasure could be deemed worthy of the final spot.

It was even more valuable than a Tier 5 Magical Beast egg!

Is it finally time for the most critical item? Xiao Ze couldn't help but sit up straight.

In his perception, the three Dou Wang powerhouses in the room below him were also perking up, their gazes fixed intently on the auction stage.

Clearly, this item was the target of their journey as well.

What could it be? A deep sense of curiosity rose within Xiao Ze.

For three Dou Wangs to make a special trip, this item couldn't be simple. He just wondered what exactly it was that held such immense appeal.

On the auction stage, Ya Fei stood tall and elegant, her graceful figure looking incredibly alluring under the lights. Every move she made seemed to radiate a powerful charm.

Yet, even such a stunning beauty couldn't hold the attention of the men in the room.

They were all too focused on the final item, desperate to see with their own eyes what it was.

"Hehe, now, let us welcome the final item of this auction!"

"It is also the Mittel Auction House's ultimate treasure!"

As her crisp, intoxicating voice faded, a maidservant slowly walked up holding a golden tray. Everyone held their breath, eyes locked on the object atop it.

They couldn't stop guessing what kind of treasure it might be.

Was it a rare, exotic jewel? A profound cultivation technique or Dou Skill? Or perhaps an ancient pill recipe?

Various speculations swirled through their minds.

Finally, under their watchful eyes, Ya Fei lifted the red cloth covering the golden tray, revealing the true face of the treasure.

"This..."

When they saw the object on the tray, everyone was struck dumb.

Because the item placed there wasn't some rare treasure, nor a secret manual, nor an ancient pill recipe.

It was just... a plain, unremarkable piece of ancient animal hide?

"A piece of hide? This is what they put as the final item?"

"What a disappointment. I thought the grand finale would be some rare treasure, but it's just a piece of hide!"

"This thing is more valuable than a Tier 5 Magical Beast egg? A scam! A blatant scam!"

"Everyone, stop arguing. Look closely—are there patterns on that ancient hide?"

"Eh? There really are! Could it be a treasure map?"

"If it's a treasure map, then it certainly qualifies as the final item..."

Just as everyone was complaining about the final lot, someone with sharp eyes noticed something unusual about the hide.

Consequently, rumors that the ancient hide might be a treasure map spread rapidly through the venue.

Hmm? An ancient hide? Could there be some mystery to it?

In VIP Room No. 1, Xiao Ze was stunned the moment he saw the hide.

He didn't understand why the auction house would place a piece of hide as the grand finale. Was there something special about it?

He observed it carefully, and suddenly, he noticed something strange: "No, this hide is not right!"

He hurriedly channeled his soul power toward the hide, only to be shocked to find that it actually resisted his soul energy!

"How is this possible?" Xiao Ze sat up abruptly. "This is actually the hide of a Tier 6 Magical Beast?!"

Only the hide of a Tier 6 Magical Beast, comparable to a Dou Huang, could resist his soul power.

He never expected that this seemingly ordinary-looking piece of hide was actually made from a Tier 6 beast.

Just as the auction floor was buzzing with discussion, Ya Fei spoke. She raised her slender, jade-white hand and said in a sweet voice, "After appraisal by our Mittel Clan, this ancient hide has been confirmed to be the skin of a Tier 6 Magical Beast!"

"Furthermore, someone has depicted a mysterious ancient map upon this Tier 6 beast hide. As for what this map signifies, our Mittel Clan has no way of knowing."

"It might symbolize status, it could be a treasure map, or perhaps it points toward the ruins of some predecessor..."

"In short, its origins are extremely mysterious."

As soon as her voice fell, the venue plunged into silence once again.

Many people widened their eyes, as if they had heard something unbelievable.

Had they heard correctly?

A Tier 6 Ancient Beast Map?

This unremarkable piece of ancient beast hide actually came from a Tier 6 magical beast, a creature comparable to a Dou Huang?

What kind of information could possibly require the hide of a Tier 6 magical beast to record it?

At this thought, some people's breathing grew ragged. They stared at the ancient beast hide on the auction stage with burning gazes; although no one knew what information it held, none of them wanted to miss out.

After all, information worthy of being recorded on a Tier 6 beast hide must be of immense importance.

It might even be a heaven-sent opportunity!

"Considering that it is information recorded on a Tier 6 beast hide, our auction house has decided to place it as the final item for bidding. We hope a guest with a discerning eye will be able to purchase it."

"Very well, I shall say no more. I now announce:"

"The final auction item: the Tier 6 Ancient Beast Map, bidding officially begins!"

"Starting bid: one gold coin!"

Ya Fei extended a slender, jade-like finger as she announced the starting price.

But the very next second, a low, hoarse voice suddenly rang out: "One million gold coins!"

In an instant, someone had driven the price of this Tier 6 Ancient Beast Map up to one million gold coins.

With this terrifying price tag, many people present were immediately discouraged.

Just as some were still considering joining the bidding, a thick, powerful aura suddenly surged through the auction hall. The formidable pressure caused the faces of the thousands present to turn pale, and those with weaker cultivation even felt as if they could no longer breathe.

"A, a Dou Wang expert!"

In the venue, the expressions of a dozen or so Dou Ling experts changed drastically. They had not expected this auction to attract a Dou Wang!

"With a Dou Wang making a move, it seems this Tier 6 Ancient Beast Map is not meant for the likes of us." Many in the auction hall sighed, their faces filled with helplessness.