Although the atmosphere at the auction wasn't particularly lively, each item sold for a good price, and Tang San's hidden Hidden Weapon, " Sand Shooting Shadow," also fetched a decent price.
Ning Fengzhi was naturally very interested in such Hidden Weapon, and he successfully won the bid. Ning Fengzhi also showed great interest in Tang San, the maker of the Hidden Weapon.
"Ladies and gentlemen, what we are about to auction is a truly rare and precious item!" The host on the stage, seeing that the time was almost up and the audience was at its largest, smiled and said, "Those interested, please pay attention, especially the male audience members, you'd better be on your guard!"
As he spoke, he gestured to the audience, and three burly men pushed a cart onto the stage. The cart was covered with a red cloth, so the contents could not be seen, but from the outside, it appeared to be a square box.
Drawn to the auction item, everyone stopped talking. Seeing that he had achieved his goal, the host said mysteriously, "Can everyone guess what this is? Well then, let me announce the starting price for our distinguished guests."
"The starting price for this auction item is 100,000 Gold Soul Coin! And each bid must be at least 10,000 Gold Soul Coin. It's truly a top-tier item! We've been in business for many years, but we've rarely seen an auction item of this caliber!"
Having piqued the audience's interest, many were starting to growl impatiently. Seeing that the time was right, the host stood beside the cart and grabbed the red cloth covering it.
"Now, please take a close look, distinguished guests!" As he spoke, he grabbed the red cloth and ripped it off, revealing what was inside.
Inside the red cloth was not a box, but a huge iron cage.
Inside the iron cage, a ragged young girl was huddled up.
Although the girl's face was not clearly visible, one could tell from the contours of her face that it must be an extremely exquisite one. Her fair skin was like a piece of crystal jade, and her short, light purple hair had a unique charm.
While the girl was indeed stunningly beautiful, that alone wouldn't warrant the auction house going to such lengths.
Seeing everyone's confusion, the host smugly stepped onto the stage and said, "I'm sure you're all wondering why she can be sold for such a high price, with the starting price being the same as the beauties we've trained for years. Now, let me tell you what makes her special."
As the host spoke, he took out a stick from somewhere, then reached into the iron cage and gently lifted the girl's light purple short hair near her ear, revealing her ear.
Those weren't human ears, but rather small, pointed ears similar to those of a cat; they turned slightly red when touched lightly with the stick.
"That's right, distinguished guests, this is a rare catwoman. During her Martial Soul Awakening, her body mutated, giving her some cat-like features. She has one blue and one green eye, a unique charm, and even a long tail!"
The host then tapped the girl's buttocks with a stick. The girl winced in pain and twisted her body, revealing a white cat tail that had been hidden behind her.
"It's safe to say she's one of a kind in this world. To have such a catwoman as a pet would be such a blessing! Just imagine what it would be like to grab her tail while you're doing your thing!"
As he spoke, the host stepped aside so that everyone could fully appreciate the Catwoman's charm. Surrounded by onlookers, the Catwoman trembled with fear.
Qi Ling frowned as she watched this scene. The auction house's actions were no different from those who kidnapped and recruited disabled people, completely disregarding their personality and dignity, and treating them only as a rare commodity.
Without a doubt, such a thing must be permitted by the empire; otherwise, the auction house wouldn't have the audacity to engage in human trafficking!
Xiao Wu and Tang San, standing to the side, also wore expressions of indignation, just like Qi Ling. Although they had witnessed the dark side of this world, facing such a utterly inhuman place still made them feel nauseous.
Looking at the expressions of the three, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but say, "Is this your first time in a place like this? Things like this are very common here. In chaotic times, those without power have no power to protect themselves."
"Hmph? A chaotic world? I think it's a rotten world! They're not incapable of protecting themselves; it's clearly because some people hold power and abuse it!" Qi Ling said. "The problem isn't with them, it's with this world!"
Ning Fengzhi looked at Qi Ling in surprise. He hadn't expected this young man to have such a view. For someone like him, it was a theory he had never heard of before.
"Even so, there's nothing we can do. No one can save them; they're simply at the mercy of fate," Ning Fengzhi said. "What can you do in the face of this reality?"
"No good. If this world is so rotten, filled only with the stench of decay, then tear it down completely and rebuild it!" Qi Ling said earnestly. "If this world is covered in dark clouds, then I will give it a bright and clear sky!"
Upon hearing Qi Ling's words, Ning Fengzhi's expression instantly changed, and he hurriedly said, "Young man, shut up! Do you know that your words could very well bring you death?"
"Of course I know, Uncle, so only the two of us can hear these words," Qi Ling said.
Ning Fengzhi then realized that, by some means, the young man's conversation was so intimate that only they could hear it; even Xiao Wu and Tang San, who were standing right next to him, hadn't noticed.
"Interesting!" Ning Fengzhi laughed, finding himself becoming interested in the young man. "You say you want to restore order to the world, and there are people waiting for you to save them. What will you do?"
"Of course I'll save her," Qi Ling said.
"Oh? You want to save her? How can a young boy like you have so many Gold Soul Coin?" Ning Fengzhi asked in surprise.
To bid for this catwoman, it would require no less than two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coin, so Qi Ling said very directly, "No!"
"Then how do you plan to save her?"
"It's simple," Qi Ling suddenly turned to Ning Fengzhi and smiled, "Uncle, lend me the money! I want to buy her!"
Qi Ling no longer hid these words but said them directly, and even Xiao Wu and Xiao San heard them.
Ning Fengzhi chuckled upon hearing Qi Ling's words, "You little rascal, tell me, why should I lend you so much money?"