The host saw that everyone's gaze was fixed firmly on it.
He immediately smiled.
Then he slowly began:
"I imagine everyone here already knows what this is!"
"That's right, this is a supreme treasure for men-whale rubber!"
"I won't go into much detail about its effects, but there is one thing I would like to mention!"
"This is no ordinary whale rubber. This is a piece of ten-thousand-year whale glue!"
After saying this, the host took a step back, leaving the entire space to the auction item.
That way, everyone present could get a clearer look.
After all, every whale-type Soul Beast was an overlord.
They were extremely difficult to hunt.
As a result, whale rubber was exceedingly rare on the market.
Those strong enough to hunt one generally weren't short of money.
If they obtained any, they would consume it themselves.
Why would they possibly auction it off?
And so it had become a legend: a treasure with a price, but none for sale.
Moreover, aside from certain special cases, the Martial Souls of the continent's Soul Masters could barely display even a tenth of their strength out at sea.
But this piece of whale rubber was ten thousand years old. One could imagine just how difficult the hunt must have been!
And the Soul Masters who could participate in an auction for merchandise like this generally had at least a few wives at home.
When Yu Tianlong saw this item, he prepared himself to bleed money!
Meanwhile, when Qian Renxue, Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin saw the look in Yu Tianlong's eyes, their minds filled with questions.
Surely not. He already can't perform at such a young age?
Then what will Rongrong do in the future?
These were their innermost thoughts.
Although Ning Rongrong didn't understand, when she saw Yu Tianlong's longing gaze, she gave it a little thought, then tugged directly at the hem of Ning Fengzhi's clothes.
"Daddy, why don't you buy this for Brother Long?"
"He looks like he really wants it!"
When Ning Fengzhi heard his darling daughter's words, he felt completely out of sorts.
This was what he had come here for too!
But now this little brat had his eye on it as well!
Did he even know how to use it?
Yet he just had to like it!
But faced with his daughter's request, and remembering what he had said earlier, hadn't he brought Yu Tianlong here precisely to help his daughter build a good relationship with him?
Now Ning Fengzhi felt rather like he was riding a tiger and couldn't get off.
"Xiaolong, could you tell your uncle why you want this?"
In response to Ning Fengzhi's question, Yu Tianlong chuckled softly, then tossed the blame straight onto Cho'Gath.
"Uncle Ning, I feel that this piece of whale rubber would noticeably improve the strength of my Martial Soul, Cho'Gath. Don't worry, I still have plenty of the money you and His Majesty Xue Ye gave me. I can buy it myself."
At that, Ning Fengzhi couldn't very well say anything more.
After all, the boy genuinely wanted to improve his strength, and his own daughter had spoken up as well.
So Ning Fengzhi could only force down his heartache and say with a smile:
"Xiaolong, don't worry. Your uncle already told you, I might not have anything else, but I have plenty of money. It's just a piece of whale rubber. I'll buy it for you!"
"Your uncle will cover everything you spend today!"
Seeing her father act this way, Ning Rongrong gave a little hop and called out:
"Daddy, you're so cool!"
Since Ning Fengzhi had put it that way, Yu Tianlong naturally wouldn't stand on ceremony. What did it matter where he fleeced his wool?
Besides, with such a golden thigh before him, he would be letting his own thick skin down if he didn't cling to it!
"Then thank you, Uncle Ning. Don't worry, when I grow up, I'll definitely protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
Hearing Yu Tianlong say that gave Ning Fengzhi some consolation.
Forget it, forget it. I only wanted the whale rubber for a little pleasure anyway. At worst, I'll simply go without that pleasure now.
Mine can still work if I push it.
The host saw that everyone's desires had been stirred up.
He immediately announced:
"Ten-thousand-year whale glue, starting bid: one hundred thousand!"
Yu Tianlong frowned when he heard the price.
That price was clearly far too high.
Although Ning Rongrong was young, she wasn't completely ignorant. Seeing Yu Tianlong's expression, she said gently:
"Brother Long, it's fine. Don't we still have Daddy here?"
"You really don't have to worry about money!"
Ning Fengzhi had already consoled himself, but then he heard his precious daughter say this.
The veins in his neck bulged!
Although he was very satisfied with Yu Tianlong as a son-in-law.
And he did intend to bring them together, he still felt upset inside.
Even he didn't know why.
After all, who had ever seen a father-in-law buying male supplements for his son-in-law?!!!!!
Utterly absurd!
Most importantly, his own daughter had instructed him to do it!!!!
How long had they even known each other? Although he had wanted to introduce them and help them build a good relationship, wasn't this a little too fast?
Although Yu Tianlong had a serious use for the whale rubber, Ning Fengzhi still felt an inexplicable desolation in his heart!
Chen Xin and Qian Renxue now looked at Ning Fengzhi with pity as well.
Ning Fengzhi felt like crying, but had no tears.
The fine cabbage he had raised at home was gone just like that.
And she was turning her elbow outward, siding with someone else. Who could stand that?
But before one wave had settled, another rose.
Ning Rongrong looked at her father and said earnestly:
"Daddy, isn't that right?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Yu Tianlong's innocent expression.
His jaw clenched hard.
Through gritted teeth, he squeezed out a few words.
"That's right. Whatever you want, your uncle will buy it for you!"
Looking at Ning Fengzhi like this, Yu Tianlong rather wanted to laugh.
But considering that the other man was his elder, Yu Tianlong held it in with all his might!
While Yu Tianlong and the others were talking.
The price of the whale rubber on the auction stage had been soaring all the while.
It had already reached the steep price of one hundred and ninety thousand.
It was simply shocking.
The market price for a thousand-year piece was only around ten thousand Gold Soul Coins.
Yet a ten-thousand-year piece was actually this expensive.
And the price was still steadily climbing.
He immediately looked shamelessly toward Ning Fengzhi.
His eyes blinked, as though saying:
Uncle, hurry up and buy it for me!
Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, raised his hand without changing his expression, and slowly said as he looked toward the auction stage:
"Two hundred and thirty thousand!"
Everyone in the auction hall heard that voice, thick with resentment.
Finding it familiar, they all turned their heads.
They looked toward the middle-aged man dressed in white, whose face bore no trace of expression.
Yet his face looked nothing like it usually did.
So after hearing that voice, everyone present instantly fell silent.
Everyone could sense just how much resentment Ning Fengzhi harbored at that moment.
Even though he showed no expression at all.
The host nearly cried.
Watching as everyone stopped bidding.
He felt as though the Gold Soul Coins already in his grasp had sprouted wings and flown away.
But he didn't dare hold any grievance against Ning Fengzhi.
He could only gaze resentfully at the floor.
He was just short of drawing circles with his finger.
He composed himself.
Seeing that no one continued bidding, the host.
Began the countdown as well.
"Two hundred and thirty thousand going once, two hundred and thirty thousand going twice, two hundred and thirty thousand going three times!"
"Sold!"