Blacksmith Association

"Distinguished guests, hello! My name is Xi Xi. Welcome to this grand auction in Heaven Dou City."

The woman's voice was crisp and melodious, echoing throughout the auction hall like an oriole leaving its valley.

Following Xi Xi's opening remarks, the customers on the first floor erupted into all manner of noisy, teasing, and lewd comments.

Hearing the remarks from the first-floor customers in the VIP private room, Jun Lin could not help but shake his head inwardly.

This Heaven Dou auction house really knew how to do business. Its auctioneers were all seductive women. It had to be said that such an arrangement was indeed quite clever.

First of all, for male customers, such a beautiful auctioneer was undoubtedly a visual delight. They might participate in the bidding more actively in order to display their strength and wealth before a beauty.

Second, auctioneers like this often possessed powerful communication and guiding abilities. With their charm and eloquence, they could skillfully lead customers into bidding and send the prices of auction items ever higher.

Every smile, every frown, every gesture of hers could become a factor influencing the customers' decisions, making the auction even more thrilling and intense.

Seeing that she had already ignited the atmosphere, the female auctioneer named Xi Xi did not waste any time.

With a light wave of her hand, a young and beautiful female attendant beside her immediately brought up the first auction item.

"This first auction item is a treasured sword forged by Master Lou Gao, the prized disciple of the president of the Blacksmith Association.

"This sword is incomparably sharp, able to cut through iron as though it were mud. It also contains unique energy fluctuations, making it highly valuable both for practical use and collection. The starting price is fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins."

As the woman introduced it, everyone's gazes fell upon the treasured sword.

Some people who pursued fine weapons even revealed fiery looks in their eyes, clearly filled with interest in the sword. Before long, bids rose one after another, and the price continued to climb.

"Hmm? The Blacksmith Association? Lou Gao?" Hearing the names Blacksmith Association and Lou Gao, Jun Lin, seated in the VIP private room, was stirred.

He knew well that on Douluo Continent, where Martial Souls reigned supreme, the Blacksmith Association occupied a rather awkward position. It could neither rise high nor fall low.

However, Jun Lin saw potential in it.

He thought of the force he intended to establish in the future. If he could absorb the Blacksmith Association, it would undoubtedly add strength to his grand ambitions.

Jun Lin pondered silently. He could completely rely on the cultural and historical inheritance of five thousand years from his previous life, which included countless forging blueprints.

Among those blueprints were many terrifying weapons of mass destruction. If they could be forged, those weapons would allow his force to rise rapidly during its early stages.

As time passed, the auction continued in full swing. One treasure after another was displayed, triggering round after round of fierce bidding.

The entire auction hall was abuzz, filled with tension and excitement.

Next, the auctioneer named Xi Xi displayed several precious herbs, such as lingzhi with miraculous healing effects and herbs that could enhance Soul Power. Every type of herb drew the attention and bids of many people.

Afterward, she brought out a piece of ten-thousand-year-grade Whale Rubber, its color warm and lustrous.

"This piece of ten-thousand-year-grade Whale Rubber comes from a sea Spirit Beast of Vast Sea City. As for its effects, I presume I need not say more. The starting price is fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins."

The moment Auctioneer Xi Xi finished speaking, a slight commotion arose below the stage, and everyone's gazes focused on the Whale Rubber. However, most of those truly participating in the bidding were nobles.

In the VIP section, Jun Lin's eyes brightened slightly as he looked at the Whale Rubber.

His heart stirred as he pondered secretly, "Whale Rubber? Good stuff! This thing's true value is far greater than that. If I can obtain it, it will also lend support to my future force."

Jun Lin knew that Whale Rubber could not only greatly stimulate the human body's potential, but also raise one's Soul Power realm, strengthen one's physique, and accelerate a Soul Master's cultivation speed.

After all, in this era, no one yet knew Whale Rubber's true secret. Those nobles participating in the bidding merely regarded it as a supplement for virility and kidney nourishment. They had no idea of its true value.

Thus, he decided to make a fortune quietly and join the bidding for the Whale Rubber.

As the bidding began, the price steadily climbed. Jun Lin bid without revealing anything, attempting to acquire the Whale Rubber at a low price.

However, his actions still caught Ning Fengzhi's attention.

Ning Fengzhi glanced sideways, an unusual smile in his eyes as he teased, "I didn't expect Brother Jun to be interested in Whale Rubber as well. It seems you have a discerning eye, young friend."

Jun Lin smiled modestly and replied, "Brother Ning is flattering me. I merely thought this Whale Rubber might prove useful someday."

The bidding grew increasingly intense, and the price soared all the way upward. Jun Lin gradually realized that the Gold Soul Coins he had brought were far from enough. A trace of helplessness rose in his heart, and he frowned slightly.

Just as he was about to give up, Ning Fengzhi seemed to notice something. Smiling calmly, he lightly waved his hand and directly purchased the Whale Rubber at a high price before giving it to Jun Lin.

Facing Ning Fengzhi's help in purchasing the Whale Rubber, Jun Lin understood that he had no choice but to owe him a favor. He knew well that in this world filled with entanglements of interest, debts of gratitude were often the hardest to repay.

Jun Lin sighed inwardly. He knew that he was still far too short on money. In this world, without sufficient wealth, many things were difficult to accomplish.

Ah Yin and Shui Linglong watched this scene from the side, their eyes also revealing thoughtful expressions.

"Perhaps... I can make use of this auction as well. I can reveal a few things at the right time, then use the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as shields in front of me, with Sister Linglong's strength as my final foundation..." Jun Lin silently made a decision. He needed to establish his own force as soon as possible. Only then could he gain a better foothold in this world.

At this time, the auction continued. One treasure after another was displayed, triggering round after round of fierce bidding. The entire auction hall was abuzz, filled with tension and excitement.

Finally, a striking auction item was brought onto the stage—a Millennium Spirit Bone. The appearance of this Spirit Bone instantly drew the attention of the entire hall.

Auctioneer Xi Xi's voice became even more excited. "Now, we welcome the grand finale of this auction—a Millennium Spirit Bone! Its value speaks for itself. The starting price is one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Boom! The entire venue erupted in an uproar. Everyone stared fixedly at the Millennium Spirit Bone, their eyes filled with desire and greed. Bids surged like waves, and the auction reached its peak.

At this moment, the price of the Millennium Spirit Bone on the auction stage had already soared to an astonishing height. In the end, after an intense contest, the Millennium Spirit Bone was purchased at a high price by an unknown force.

Meanwhile, Jun Lin's group of three and Ning Fengzhi sat in the VIP private room, watching this extraordinarily lively auction with great interest.