So What If He Is a Prince? What the Hell Are You?
The auction began soon.
The auctioneer, dressed in a gorgeous gown, gracefully walked onto the auction stage, beaming with smiles; she was clearly a professionally trained auctioneer.
"Distinguished guests, welcome to the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House for this auction. On behalf of the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House, I would like to thank you all for coming!"
The auctioneer's captivating voice resonated throughout the hall, immediately eliciting a round of applause.
However, those applauding were not the high-ranking nobles, but the guests sitting in the ordinary seats below.
"Without further ado, let's get straight to the point!"
The auctioneer clapped his hands, and a maid presented the first item for auction.
The first few items were quite ordinary and unattractive; at least, Ling Han didn't find them appealing.
The little ones did have something they liked, and it wasn't expensive, so Ling Han simply bought it.
Soon, the auction entered its later stages.
"The auction is already more than halfway through, and what will be auctioned next is one of the highlight items of this auction!"
As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, a maid came up with a tray.
On the tray was a jade box, crystal clear and exquisitely crafted.
"I'm sure all the distinguished Soul Master present will be interested in this item!"
The auctioneer spoke as he opened the jade box.
A crystal-clear Soul Bone, emitting a faint glow, appeared before everyone.
"The left leg bone of a ten-thousand-year-old Wind Chime Bird! A speed-type bone, extremely rare. Its Soul Skill is a speed-enhancing ability, very practical!" the auctioneer introduced.
The scene erupted in excitement over the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.
Ling Han looked at the Soul Bone with some surprise.
Unexpectedly, Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone appeared at this auction.
He noticed the longing in Yu Feng's eyes.
Yu Feng's Martial Soul is the Wind Chime Bird, which is extremely compatible with this Soul Bone.
Although this Soul Bone is only a little over 10,000 years old, if Yu Feng absorbs it, its effect will be no weaker than that of a 30,000-year-old Soul Bone.
After a moment's thought, Ling Han decided to bid on the Soul Bone.
In another private room, a young man dressed in fine clothes saw the Soul Bone and his face immediately turned crazed.
"Royal Uncle, I want this Soul Bone! I must have it!"
The young man was none other than Xue Beng, the fourth prince of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Xue Beng's Martial Soul is Swan, so this Soul Bone is quite suitable.
Prince Xue Xing pondered for a moment and nodded, "Alright, this Soul Bone can also increase your life-saving ability, it's indeed quite good, your royal uncle will get it for you!"
Upon hearing Prince Xue Xing's words, Xue Beng was overjoyed. "Thank you, Imperial Uncle!"
On the auction stage, the auctioneer finally announced the starting price for the Soul Bone: "Starting price is one million Gold Soul Coin, with each bid increasing by no less than fifty thousand Gold Soul Coin. Bidding begins now!"
A starting bid of one million Gold Soul Coin isn't high for a ten -Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, but it's enough to keep most people out of the running.
"One and a half million Gold Soul Coin!"
Soon someone raised the price.
Despite adding 500,000 Gold Soul Coin in one go, it still failed to intimidate the others.
"One million five hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coin!"
"One million six hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin!"
"One million eight hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin!"
The price kept climbing and soon exceeded two million.
Even after exceeding two million Gold Soul Coin, the price increase rate remained unabated.
After all, although this Soul Bone's attributes and Soul Skill are somewhat ordinary, it is still Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, which is something that can be passed down as a legacy of a major power.
Prince Xue Xing frowned slightly, stood up, and announced his offer, "Three million Gold Soul Coin!"
The price was suddenly raised to three million Gold Soul Coin, and the scene fell into a brief silence.
Although this Soul Bone is worth more than three million Gold Soul Coin, this amount is beyond the reach of ordinary forces.
Just when Prince Xue Xing thought he had it in the bag, a voice rang out. "Four million Gold Soul Coin."
His voice was calm, yet it exuded confidence.
The one who made the offer was Ling Han.
Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing frowned, clearly displeased.
Three million Gold Soul Coin were already a painful sum for him, and now someone was actually bidding another million to take it from him.
"My friend, I am Prince Xue Xing. Could you please grant me this favor? I will be eternally grateful!"
The shameless Prince Xue Xing actually came up with the idea of using his status to intimidate people.
Unfortunately, he ran into a brick wall.
After all, Ling Han didn't care about his identity; even if the Xue Ye came, it wouldn't make a difference!
Ling Han a cold laugh, "So what if you're a prince? What are you anyway?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Xue Xing's expression changed drastically, and he was furious. "I am a prince! How dare you insult me like this! Who exactly are you?!"
The private room where Ling Han was located was not visible from the outside; otherwise, if Prince Xue Xing had seen that it was Ling Han, he certainly wouldn't have dared to say a word.
Faced with Prince Xue Xing's questioning, Ling Han smiled disdainfully, "I am the Ice Emperor Douluo, Ling Han!"
Inside the private room, Prince Xue Xing was so frightened upon hearing Ling Han's name that he fell to the ground with a thud.
"Ice... Ice Emperor Douluo Ling Han, how could it be him!"
Large swathes of cold sweat slid down Prince Xue Xing's forehead, and his face was deathly pale.
He knew Ling Han all too well.
He was present when Huyan Zhen was brutally beaten and witnessed everything.
That terrifying strength remains vivid in his memory to this day.
Now, he's actually offended such a powerful figure. What should he do?
"So it is Your Majesty the Ice Emperor Your Excellency! I, I have been rude! I beg Your Ice Emperor's Your Excellency!"
Those who disliked Prince Xue Xing couldn't help but feel secretly pleased to see Prince Xue Xing so humble.
Seeing that Ling Han didn't speak, Prince Xue Xing quickly grabbed Xue Beng and ran away.
Although the Xue Beng was unwilling, it dared not resist.
After the two left, Ling Han sat down again and continued to wait.
Once his identity was revealed, no one dared to bid against him.
In the end, Ling Han won the bid for the Soul Bone with a price of four million Gold Soul Coin.
Qian Renxue couldn't help but laugh when she saw Prince Xue Xing get the short end of the stick.
Ling Han patted her head and smiled, "How are you? Happy?"
Qian Renxue nodded. "Of course I'm happy. He's always going against me, serves him right!"
None of the subsequent auction items were as good as the Soul Bone; even the last item wasn't as good as the Soul Bone from before.
After the auction, Ling Han paid the money and received the Soul Bone.
After obtaining the Soul Bone, Ling Han tossed it to Yu Feng.
Yu Feng was quite surprised and hurriedly tried to return the Soul Bone to Ling Han: "Teacher, this is too precious, I can't accept it! You can keep it for yourself or give it to the captain!"
Ling Han smiled and patted Yu Feng on the shoulder, "Take it, this was bought for you."
Tang San, who was standing to the side, also nodded to Yu Feng.
Looking at Ling Han, Yu Feng was filled with gratitude and emotion, and nodded solemnly. "Thank you, teacher!" Then, Yu Feng put away the Soul Bone.
Yu Feng will forever remember this kindness!
Next, Ling Han told everyone to go back and rest, and instructed Tang San to absorb the Soul Bone for the Yu Feng Guardian.
As for himself, he left the date with Qian Renxue.