Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Chapter 154 Tiandou Auction

Xiao Wu said, "Third Brother, how about we find a compromise? You can absorb a thousand-year soul ring with a higher age."

"Although a ten-thousand-year soul ring is a qualitative change compared to a thousand-year soul ring, the difficulty of absorbing it is doubled."

"Why don't you absorb a six-thousand-year soul ring? It's a more conservative approach, but it also ensures a higher success rate."

Yu Xiaogang was really afraid that Tang San might do something rash, so he quickly followed her lead, "Xiao San, let's do as Xiao Wu says."

"A six-thousand-year soul ring is still beyond the absorption limit, and it will be of great help to you as well."

In the end, Tang San couldn't resist everyone's insistence and decided to absorb the six-thousand-year soul ring.

As for the source of the spirit rings, we will continue to search for animal-type spirit beasts, as Yu Xiaogang suggested.

……

The next day.

A large crowd gathered in front of the Tiandou Auction House.

Every "Tian"-level auction is a grand event.

In a world lacking entertainment options, such a grand spectacle attracted city dwellers from all over.

Even several nearby colleges were given a holiday as a result.

"There are just too many people."

Chen Ping gazed at the vast crowd in the distance and sighed deeply.

With so many people, it will be at least afternoon before it's their turn, and by then the auction will have already started.

Feng Xiaotian had witnessed several "Tian"-level auctions and was very familiar with the situation.

"Most people don't have enough assets to get into the auction; they come here just to try their luck."

It's important to know that auction houses value popularity the most. If the seats aren't full after the auction starts, they will lower the requirements to allow some people to come and support the event.

He then said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Captain, Grandpa and the others have already arrived. My sister Xiaowu (Huowu) and I have to stay with our families."

Wu Qi didn't pay any attention and let them leave.

Originally, Ning Fengzhi invited Wu Qi and Ning Rongrong to stay by his side.

However, Wu Qi refused, and Ning Rongrong decided to follow behind him instead of going with Ning Fengzhi.

After a short wait, Dugu Bo approached them.

Wu Qi waved, signaling everyone to follow.

As a titled Douluo, he naturally had the right to sit in the top-tier private room at the auction house.

Thanks to him, Wu Qi and the others were also able to sit in the private room.

……

Back in Wuhun City, Chen Ping had once gone to the auction house to join in the fun, but this was the first time he had ever sat in such a good seat.

The red VIP seating area is on the second floor, built around the auction stage.

Looking at the auction stage so close to him, and the densely packed ordinary seats below, he silently clenched his fists.

This is the privilege that comes with strength. He will surely become a strongman and enjoy preferential treatment everywhere in the future!

Of course, if Wu Qi knew what he was thinking, he would only say that he was naive and had the mentality of a nouveau riche.

It should be noted that many powerful individuals live in seclusion and never show their faces.

Dugu Bo's recent high profile is only to shed the label of "weakest Title Douluo".

……

This wasn't the first time the group had encountered Dugu Bo; they had become acquainted with him during their previous training trip.

Sitting together today, I no longer felt the awkwardness and unease I had before, and instead acted very naturally.

After taking his seat, Dugu Bo used telepathy to inform Wu Qi: "Little guy, yesterday's auction suffered a great loss. If it weren't for Emperor Xueye taking some treasures from the royal treasury to save face, today's auction would probably have been canceled."

This made Wu Qi even more curious.

According to the original timeline, Shi Nian only had one soul bone. So where did the other treasures that were stolen go?
He became even more convinced that there must be someone else behind this. And among the lost auction items, there must be something they needed.

He asked in a low voice, "Have you checked the list of losses?" Dugu Bo nodded, then shook his head.

Among the lost items was a spirit-enhancing soul tool.

This item comes from a secret realm. Due to its age, it has suffered some external damage. Since it has not yet been taken to an auction house for appraisal, no one knows how much efficacy it still possesses.

The only ones interested in this item are spirit-type soul masters, and judging from the environment at the scene, the perpetrator's identity has been confirmed.

The other lost items don't seem to have any significant issues, so this list isn't the focus of the investigation.

Wu Qi didn't ask any more questions.

Many things will never have a result, and this matter has nothing to do with him, so there's no need for him to get involved.

……

The start time of the "Tian" series auction will be determined by the red VIP!
About an incense stick's time later, once all the red-clad VIPs had arrived, the auction officially began.

Anyway, there were very few high-quality items in the initial auction, so it wouldn't be a big deal if I missed out.

Even after the auction had begun, people continued to enter the venue.

At the auction, two experienced auctioneers, one male and one female, walked onto the stage.

After giving his opening remarks, he left only the female auctioneer to preside over the auction.

"Well then, without further ado, let's move on to the first item."

Wu Qi and his group had limited funds, so they had no chance to compete for the final auction item; the ordinary items were what they were vying for.

The first item up for auction was a storage soul tool with an internal space of fifteen cubic meters. It looked ordinary and seemed like it was just there to make up the numbers.

"Chen Ping doesn't have a soul tool yet, does he?" Wu Qi said, raising his sign, "30,000 gold soul coins!"

The female auctioneer exclaimed, "Wow, VIP number three in red has actually made a bid! Are there any other bidders?"

Thirty thousand gold soul coins is already the maximum value of this soul tool; adding more money would be a waste of money.

Furthermore, if a VIP in red takes a picture of a trivial item, others will likely give them some face.

Inside the private room, Chen Ping was flattered. "Boss, this is too expensive. Maybe we shouldn't. The one-cubic-meter one I have is just fine."

Qian Gu Chang Kong gently patted his shoulder, "Chen Ping, we know your situation. Just accept it. What's with the fuss?"

As soon as the auctioneer brought down the gavel, he rushed backstage to pay and collect the goods.

He had nearly a million gold soul coins in his hands, so a mere fifty thousand gold soul coins was just a small amount of money.

"Thank you so much, boss." Chen Ping said gratefully.

Wu Qi shook his head, "You should thank Chang Kong, after all, he paid for it."

After he finished speaking, Ning Rongrong burst into laughter.

"Brother Wu Qi, Rongrong wants the next gemstone necklace."

Wu Qi brought Ning Rongrong along because he wanted to use her special appraisal skills to find bargains at the auction.

While the chances of finding a bargain at an auction of this caliber are small, they are not impossible.

After all, even seasoned appraisers can make mistakes.

Counterfeit goods are not immune to auctions, but if a product is sold and it is later discovered to be counterfeit, the auction house will not provide a refund.

Of course, this is related to the reputation of the auction house, and under normal circumstances, they will not bring out counterfeit goods.

……

Seeing Wu Qi and others in the VIP section repeatedly bidding on ordinary items sparked much discussion among the guests.

"What's up with this third VIP in red? Did he come here specifically to pick up the ordinary auction items?"

Feng Xiaotian, sitting in the black VIP section, shook his head with a wry smile, "It seems that the captain and the others really don't care about formalities."

Red VIPs represent distinguished status, and they generally won't bid on other items except for high-value ones.

They were quite something; out of only ten items offered for auction, they snapped up half of them.

Feng Changlin couldn't help but ask, "Xiaotian, did you talk to them beforehand? We don't want them to fight amongst themselves!"

(End of this chapter)