Douluo: Lin Dong Travels Through Huo Yuhao

Chapter 63: Picking up bargains at the auction

Three days later, at Xingluo Hotel.

"Lin Dong, Grandpa said that there will be an auction at Xingluo Auction House tonight. Do you want to go and take a look?"

Lin Dong looked at Meng Hongchen with expectation in his eyes, and said in a daze: "Are there any rare treasures?"

Meng Hongchen smiled mysteriously: "You'll know when you get there. By the way, Grandpa said that you can spend as much as you want on the things you like."

There was no reason to refuse such a good opportunity of getting free resources. Lin Dong nodded and said with a smile:
"Then go ahead. I can't let go of the chance to pick up something for free."

Seeing that he agreed, Meng Hongchen nodded happily and took him to an auction house, where Jing Hongchen and Xiao Hongchen were waiting outside.

After seeing Lin Dong, Jing Hongchen smiled kindly and said, “Come on, although the items being auctioned here probably won’t be very good, as long as you like it, feel free to buy whatever you like.”

"The dean is really wealthy. Let's go in first."

The four of them received a mask from the maid, and then came to Exhibition Hall 12. They found a seat and sat down. Xiao Hongchen couldn't help but complain:
"What's the use of this mask? Can it cover up the aura of this genius?"

The three of them rolled their eyes at him speechlessly. Feeling the inexplicably awkward atmosphere, he could only chuckle to hide his embarrassment.

As if reminded by his words, Lin Dong's mind moved, and the appearance of the four people changed a little. According to his experience, one must always hide one's identity at the auction.

After discovering the changes in himself, Meng Hongchen curled his lips in dissatisfaction:
"Your black hair isn't as pretty as my silver hair."

Lin Dong just smiled faintly and explained softly:
"If something I like is bought by someone else, I can take other measures without exposing my identity."

The three looked at him in amazement. After a moment, Meng Hongchen said:
"It's impossible for someone else to buy it. Who dares to compete with our Mingde Hall in terms of financial strength? By the way, what other means are you talking about?"

Seeing the three people's strange looks, Lin Dong coughed lightly and asked tentatively:

"If you can't buy it, won't anyone resort to other means, such as... killing people and stealing treasures?"

The dazed expressions of the three people instantly told Lin Dong a truth. The three perspectives of the Douluo people were shattered...

He could only force out a kind smile and explain:
"Haha, I'm just kidding. Let's just watch the auction."

The three of them glanced at him with strange expressions. After a while, Meng Hongchen looked at him, gave him a thumbs up, and said jokingly, "As expected of you!"

After waiting for a while, as the crowd rushed in frantically, a woman in a red dress walked out of the stage, bowed, and said with a smile:

"Hello, distinguished guests. I am the auctioneer hosting this auction, Qingya. I hope to give you a good experience."

As she introduced the items, soul guides were auctioned off one after another, but they were not attractive to the four people from Mingde Hall.

However, Lin Dong did learn some useful information and said softly:

"It seems that the teams from Xingluo Empire and Shrek have both bought several sets of invincible shields. This is not good news for us."

Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen glanced at the sleeping Meng Hongchen and the other man, thinking that Lin Dong was indeed very thoughtful. A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes as he said:

"It's actually quite normal. The academy has equipped each of you with two sets of the life-saving invincible shield, so it's reasonable for them to buy one."

Lin Dong nodded after hearing this: "That's true. No matter what the other party's purpose is, we have to wait until the round-robin tournament begins before we can see any signs."

As the two were talking, the auction was drawing to a close, and two waiters presented a menacing dagger from behind the counter.

Lin Dong felt something and looked up at the sharp blade. Seeing his interested eyes, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but persuade him:
“Lin Dong, you wouldn’t be interested in it, would you? That Soul Devouring Carving Knife is a product of my Sun and Moon, and it’s a cursed object. This is no joke.” Seeing Lin Dong frown, Jing Hongchen heaved a sigh of relief and added:
"This knife will lead people to a path of evil, that is, an evil soul master that everyone hates. Only those with a strong mind can never hold it."

Lin Dong seemed to be interested when he heard this, and murmured:

"As long as you are mentally strong, maybe you can give it a try..."

“Lin Dong, you must get this knife. It is a great opportunity for you. I will tell you the details after you get it. I can help you break the curse on it. In short, you must get it!”

Hearing Alex, who had been silent in his mind for a long time, suddenly speak, Lin Dong hesitated for a moment and made a decision. He looked at Jing Hongchen and smiled:
"Master, I wonder if what you said before still counts?"

Jing Hongchen looked at the determination in his eyes and sighed helplessly:

"Well, you can buy it, but you have to promise me that I will keep this knife first. I will give it to you after I am sure you have the power to remove the curse on it."

After seeing Lin Dong nod, the two of them turned their eyes to the stage at the same time. Qingya had already finished introducing the carving knife and deliberately emphasized one sentence at the end.

"If this item can remove the power of the curse, the price will definitely not be less than one million gold soul coins!"

"Starting price: 100,000 gold soul coins."

Looking at the silent atmosphere in the audience, a hint of disappointment flashed in Qingya's eyes. If this Soul-Devouring Carving Knife failed to sell again, she, a purple-level auctioneer, would probably have to be downgraded again.

"One hundred thousand."

Lin Dong's indifferent tone broke the silent atmosphere in the venue. Everyone couldn't help but look at the source of the voice. Is this guy crazy?
Didn't you hear that thirty-seven people have died in the hands of this knife? It's crazy to spend 100,000 gold soul coins to buy such an ominous thing!
Seeing that no one was bidding again, Qingya quickly shouted:

"One hundred thousand gold soul coins once! One hundred thousand gold soul coins twice! One hundred thousand gold soul coins three times! Congratulations to this gentleman for successfully bidding on the Soul Devouring Carving Knife."

Seeing that he got it so easily, a trace of joy appeared on Lin Dong's face. He turned his head and looked at Jing Hongchen and smiled:
"Dean, the rest is up to you. We'll be waiting for you at the door."

As he said this, he pulled the two sleeping people up and said, "Let's go." He walked slowly towards the entrance of the auction house.

Meng Hongchen had just woken up and seemed to be still a little grumpy. He glared at Xiao Hongchen and said unhappily:

"What are you looking at! It's really shameful for a Soul King like you to be bullied by a Great Soul Master."

Xiao Hongchen rubbed his sleepy eyes and said bitterly, "Aren't you also a Soul King?"

……

Inside the hotel room.

“Lin Dong, are you sure you want to deal with the cursed power of this Soul Devouring Knife today? No one has succeeded before!”

Looking at Jing Hongchen who looked worried, Lin Dong nodded calmly:
"Don't worry, Dean. You just need to protect me outside. I will be done soon. Trust me."

Jing Hongchen looked at his calm and composed appearance and could only nod:

"Then I'll listen to you. Anyway, you little guy has never let anyone down."

After saying that, he left the room and stood guard at the door with a serious face.

(End of this chapter)