Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 287 Soul-Sculpting Orchid, Mysterious Woman
"As expected of Qibao Auction House..."

Stepping into the luxurious private room overlooking the entire venue, Dai Chengfeng couldn't help but marvel at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's wealth and extravagance.

A faint fragrance filled the air, refreshing and pleasant.

The view is superb, offering a panoramic view of the bustling auction hall below, filled with people and glittering with fine clothes, yet it is also isolated from the noise.

Only a specific amplified soul guide device could clearly transmit the host's voice.

At that very moment, the auction had just begun.

"Distinguished guests, please look at this first item for auction: a scale from the 30,000-year-old soul beast, the Ice-Fire Koi, from the far north! Starting bid: 5000 gold soul coins..."

The atmosphere instantly heated up as the first item was unveiled.

"5500!"

"6000!

"10000..."

Although the scales of this Ice and Fire Koi are quite good, they are of no use to Dai Chengfeng.

Therefore, Dai Chengfeng just watched quietly, chatting with Ning Rongrong casually.

However, seeing how rare the first item was, Dai Chengfeng became even more excited about the auction.

The Ice and Fire Dragon King scales were eventually sold for 50,000, causing quite a stir.

The second item, the torso and soul bones of the Star-Crowned Leopard, fetched a staggering 200,000!

Soon, as each item was auctioned off, soul bones, rare soul tools, lost forging techniques...

They keep emerging one after another, and the price of each transaction keeps rising.

Dai Chengfeng remained quietly seated on the soft chair behind Ning Fengzhi, calmly observing the grand auction.

He was waiting, waiting for a potential target to appear.

Ning Rongrong excitedly ran around in the best spot in the private room, occasionally mocking some sucker for bidding too high, causing Qibao Auction House to make another big profit.

Time continued to pass, and the items were still being brought to the auction stage one by one, only to be sold off one by one.

As the auction entered its later stages and neared its end, the host's booming voice rang out again, tinged with an unusual excitement:
"The next item in the auction, while not directly boosting combat power like a soul bone or soul tool, is no less rare or valuable than any of the previous ones! It is—the Soul-Shaping Orchid!"

Soon, two waiters carefully pushed a transparent glass dome onto the stage.

Inside the enclosure, a strange plant, about half a foot tall, stood quietly.

The entire plant is a translucent, dark black, with veins that seem to flow with starlight. At the top, a three-petaled orchid blooms, with mysterious and complex patterns resembling black eyes naturally formed on the petals.

Even through the protection of the soul tool and the great distance, a pure and powerful fluctuation of soul power could be faintly felt.

"Sculpt a secluded orchid!"

The host raised his voice, "This item is extremely rare. Ancient records state that it can stabilize one's essence and has incredible healing effects on soul trauma. Its value is immeasurable!"

Starting bid: 150,000 Gold Soul Coins!

Upon hearing the name and its effects, Dai Chengfeng's heart skipped a beat!
One of the main ingredients required for the Nine-Turn Soul-Suppressing Pill is the essence of heaven and earth that can stabilize the origin of the soul!
He hadn't had high hopes of meeting him at an auction, but to his surprise, he found him right under his nose!
"Looks like I'm in luck!"

While Dai Chengfeng was pondering, bidding began below.

"One hundred and seventy thousand!"

"One hundred and eighty thousand!"

"Two hundred thousand!"

"..."

The price quickly exceeded 200,000, clearly indicating that there were quite a few discerning customers!
"Three hundred and fifty thousand!"

Dai Chengfeng finally spoke, his voice calm yet clearly resounding throughout the room through the sound transmission device in the private room.

Raising the bid by over 100,000 gold soul coins in one go was like pouring cold water into boiling hot oil, instantly silencing the auction house!
Many eyes turned in surprise to the VIP box on the top floor where Dai Chengfeng was located.

Even Ning Rongrong in the private room was surprised that Dai Chengfeng's first move was so generous and had such a clear target!
While the crowd below was still hesitating over the shocking price of 350,000, Ning Fengzhi, who was sitting in the main seat in front of Dai Chengfeng, slowly turned around. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Master had a look of surprise and a gentle smile on his face, with an inquiring tone.

"Chengfeng, are you interested in this Soul-Sculpting Orchid?"

"Yes, Uncle Ning."

Dai Chengfeng did not specify whether it was for alchemy, healing, or some other purpose, leaving it at that in his words.

"If I had known you needed this item, Chengfeng, I should have had someone keep it after the Qibao Auction House acquired it."

"It saves you the trouble of bidding right now."

"How about I order someone to kill him and send him directly here?"

Dai Chengfeng bowed slightly to express his gratitude for Ning Fengzhi's kindness, and then shook his head.

"Uncle Ning, it was just a spur-of-the-moment decision."

"Now that the Soul-Sculpting Orchid is up for auction, the rules of the Seven Treasures Auction House must be upheld. I will bid on it."

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded to Dai Chengfeng, "I see..."

"Since Chengfeng needs it, let's do our best to get it. If there are any inconveniences with the gold soul coins, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can lend us some temporarily."

"Thank you for your kindness, Uncle Ning. This mere Soul-Sculpting Orchid is nothing to me."

While Dai Chengfeng and Ning Fengzhi were talking, many people hesitated, perhaps because of the price of 350,000.

Therefore, the host looked around the audience and said, "Three hundred and fifty thousand once... three hundred and fifty thousand twice..."

Just as the hammer was about to fall, a clear, mature female voice suddenly rang out from another private room:

"Four hundred thousand!"

Wow——!
The whole place was in an uproar again!

Four hundred thousand for a single herb?
Even for the "Soul-Sculpting Orchid," this premium is simply outrageous!
Everyone's eyes instinctively turned to the private room where the sound was coming from.

Ning Rongrong also exclaimed in surprise, "Eh!" and turned to look in that direction, then looked at Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng frowned almost imperceptibly.

Is someone in urgent need?

Or is it a deliberate attempt to inflate the price?

"Four hundred and fifty thousand."

Without pausing, Dai Chengfeng raised the price again, as if the huge sum of 450,000 was just a number.

There was a moment of silence in the private room, as if they hadn't expected Dai Chengfeng to be so resolute.

Immediately, a cold female voice rang out again, "Five hundred thousand!"

An eerie silence fell over the entire auction hall!
Five hundred thousand gold soul coins!

This is the highest single bid since the auction started tonight!

Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the chair, a strange light flashing in his eyes, and he turned his head slightly to look at Dai Chengfeng.

Even Chen Xin, who had been resting with her eyes closed, slightly opened them, her sharp gaze sweeping over the private room.

"Sect Master?" Sword Douluo asked in a low voice.

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand slightly, indicating that everyone should remain calm and patient, as this was an auction and everyone should rely on their financial resources.

But his gentle gaze also held a scrutinizing quality, as he was very curious about who was in that private room.

Thinking this, Ning Fengzhi slightly raised his hand, and instantly a maid walked in.

"metropolitan."

Ning Fengzhi nodded and instructed the maid:
"Go and investigate who is the person who is competing with Chengfeng for the Soul-Sculpting Orchid?"

(End of this chapter)