Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber!

The private room was extremely spacious, with a thick, Limber carpet made of the fur of an unknown Soul Beast on the floor, making it virtually silent when stepped on.

The walls are not made of brick or stone, but are made of a single piece of crystal with adjustable transparency and color. At this moment, they are set to a one-way transparent state, making it impossible for people outside to see inside, while those inside the private room can look down at the huge circular auction hall and the dazzling display platform in the center without any obstruction.

A huge crystal chandelier hangs from the dome, composed of countless tiny light-attribute soul guide crystals, emitting a soft, bright but not dazzling light that illuminates the entire private room as bright as day.

A faint, calming fragrance lingered in the air.

In the center were several large, comfortable sofas upholstered in the finest velvet, and on the small tables beside them were already prepared exquisite fruit platters, snacks, and drinks exuding a refreshing aroma—clearly the highest level of hospitality.

The luxuriousness of this setting is no less than that of the solemnity of the Pope Hall, and in some details, it even exudes a more worldly and opulent wealth.

Qian Renxue was clearly worldly-wise, but at this moment her attention was more focused on her mother.

"Please sit down."

Bibi Dong took the lead and sat down on the largest sofa in the main seat, her posture becoming more relaxed.

Qian Renxue immediately sat down next to her, while Lin Xia sat on the sofa to the side.

Ivysaur lay quietly at Lin Xia's feet, curiously observing its new surroundings.

The head maid respectfully presented three auction lists with gold-embossed covers, then silently retreated to a corner to stand guard, ensuring she was available at a moment's notice without causing any disturbance.

Bibi Dong casually placed the list aside, her gaze sweeping over Lin Xia and Qian Renxue, her tone carrying a rare, almost indulgent casualness and an unquestionable air of authority.

"Xue'er, Xiao Xia, don't be shy. If you see anything you like, just tell me..."

Bibi Dong seemed unaccustomed to using overly intimate self-references, and paused for a moment.

"I'll buy it for you."

These words, spoken casually, carried the Pope's confidence in spending lavishly and the mother's desire to make amends.

Qian Renxue's eyes welled up with tears. She nodded vigorously, picked up the list, and flipped through it, her heart filled with the warmth of being cherished.

"Yes! Thank you... Mother!"

She spoke the last two words with exceptional clarity.

Lin Xia also smiled and replied:

"Thank you, Master!"

Lin Xia also picked up the list, her eyes scanning over the dazzling array of auction item names and descriptions, and a sense of anticipation rose in her heart.

Suddenly, Lin Xia's gaze fixed on the last page of the list.

"Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber, derived from the essence of a ten-thousand-year-old whale Soul Beast from the deep sea, is golden in color and has a jade-like texture. This substance has special beneficial effects!"

"Whale Rubber?"

Lin Xia froze, almost thinking she had misread it.

He subconsciously rubbed his eyes, confirming once again—yes, it was indeed the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber, renowned for its special effects and containing powerful Life Energy!

Oh right, how could I have forgotten about Whale Rubber!

This is a great thing for strengthening the body, and at this stage, no one knows the true effects of Whale Rubber; most people just use it as a sexual aid.

Thinking of this, Lin Xia's heart couldn't help but beat faster.

Without any hesitation, he immediately stood up and strode over to Bibi Dong.

"Master!"

Lin Xia's voice carried a hint of barely Frisk urgency and excitement as he pointed to the "Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber" section on the list, his eyes bright.

"I want this!"

Upon hearing this Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, who were sitting next to her, both curiously followed Lin Xia's finger and looked in the direction she was pointing.

When they saw the four characters Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber) and the obscure annotations beside them, the mother and daughter were both stunned.

A moment of astonishment flashed across Bibi Dong's stunningly beautiful face, followed by a complex expression of not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Qian Renxue slightly opened her mouth, and a faint, extremely unnatural blush appeared on her fair cheeks at a visible speed. Her eyes were filled with disbelief and indescribable embarrassment.

She glanced quickly at her younger brother Lin Xia, who was still rather thin, then quickly lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes, with only one thought in her mind.

How old is my younger brother?

Why... why would you want something like this?

Does he know what this is?

The warm and harmonious atmosphere in the private room froze instantly due to this sudden request, becoming somewhat subtle and awkward.

Bibi Dong coughed lightly, trying to hide her unease, and looked at Lin Xia with the gentleness unique to an elder and a hint of barely Frisk embarrassment.

He softened his voice as much as possible and asked in a consultative tone:

"Xiao Xia, are you... are you sure you want this? This thing... um... you don't need it right now. How about we look at something else? There are quite a few Spirit Bone and rare materials on the list, which might be more helpful to you and Ivysaur?"

Bibi Dong tried to subtly guide Lin Xia to abandon this choice, which she considered inappropriate.

Upon seeing Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's strange expressions and reactions, Lin Xia instantly realized that they had misunderstood. Her face flushed slightly, and the tips of her ears turned red.

He quickly shook his head, trying to make his expression serious and earnest, and explained in a calm, researcher-like tone:

"Master, sister, you've misunderstood! I know what Whale Rubber is; I've read about it in ancient texts and know about its... uh... special effects."

Lin Xia took a deep breath, quickly organized her thoughts, looked intently at Bibi Dong, and clearly explained her ideas.

"But I want it not for those things; what I value is the extremely vast and pure Life Energy it contains!"

"According to ancient texts, the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber is the condensation of the life essence of Soul Beast."

Lin Xia's eyes grew brighter and brighter, filled with a desire to explore.

"I'm wondering, since my Life Poison ability can transform Toxic into pure life force, could it also be applied to Whale Rubber?"

"Try to remove or transform the impurities or side effects that trigger special reactions within it, purify it, and retain only the most fundamental and powerful Life Energy!"

"If successful, Whale Rubber could become a completely new and highly efficient cultivation resource!"

Qian Renxue was still somewhat confused, not quite understanding Lin Xia's profound transformation theory. She only vaguely felt that her younger brother seemed to be doing very serious research, not what she had imagined. The blush on her face faded a little, and she looked at Lin Xia curiously.

But Bibi Dong was different!

She had personally witnessed the miraculous effects of Lin Xia 'Life Poison!

The rapid growth of Ivysaur after consuming poisonous creatures proves the incredible potential of this transformation ability.

Lin Xia's suggestion at that moment instantly enlightened her!

The embarrassment and attempts to persuade Bibi Dong vanished instantly, replaced by sudden realization and an irrepressible excitement!

Bibi Dong suddenly sat up straight, her purple eyes flashing with a sharp light.

"You want to use your first Soul Skill, the Life Poison, to transform the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber? To try to remove its special side effects and purify its life essence?"