Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 99 Auction House

Lan Tian handled everything cleanly and efficiently, leaving no one alive from this group of ruthless thugs, eradicating them completely. Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing were stunned by Lan Tian's actions; he was indeed a ruthless person, without the slightest hesitation.

"Let's go back to the hotel, it'll be bad if someone finds out!" Lan Tian said, and the three of them immediately took flight, speeding towards the hotel in the city. Silence returned to the area.

Back at the hotel, none of the three could sleep. The events of the day had kept them awake. Becoming a millionaire overnight, only to be robbed—it was a rollercoaster of emotions.

"Lan Tian, ​​what kind of divine sword is that? How did you summon it?" Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing asked Lan Tian, ​​puzzled. They had never seen it before.

"The Divine Sword of Light has always been attached to me. I can summon it whenever I need it. This is the first time I've killed someone, so it's been blessed by blood!" Lan Tian said easily.

"Ah! Lantian, you have so many secrets, you're so amazing, can I see them?" Hai Liang said.

"This is a divine artifact, and it has already recognized me as its master. Let me show you." As soon as Lan Tian finished speaking, the divine sword appeared in front of Hai Liang and the others in an instant, descending from the sky and startling them.

"Ahhh, Blue Sky, you scared us!"

"Hahaha!"

The two women were genuinely startled when the Divine Sword of Light suddenly appeared before them; it was too fast! It truly was a divine sword, its sharp edge intimidating, making them hesitant to approach. They were now filled with utter awe and admiration for Lan Tian; it was simply amazing!

With a "whoosh," the divine sword vanished again in an instant.

The next day, the three of them made a special trip to the largest auction house in the city. Lan Tian wanted to see what they needed to buy. Now they had the financial means to do so. It was also after Lan Tian came to the Blue Card Continent that he thought of buying some equipment and weapons for Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing, especially to equip them with space-time rings, as they would need the space-time rings' reserves many times.

Today is auction day at the auction house, and the place is bustling with people. Before the auction officially begins, everyone is talking about it, having heard that the auction house is having a big event today, with many ancient treasures for sale. Everyone is hoping to find something they need. The auction house hall is packed with people and very lively.

Lan Tian and his group received bidding paddle number 106, placing them near the front of the hall for easier viewing and close inspection of the auction items. Today's items, brought by some unknown VIP, were all unprecedented in Nalan City, attracting a large crowd who eagerly came to view and bid, searching for suitable pieces.

"The auction officially begins today. Please participate enthusiastically. All items up for auction have never appeared in Nalan City before. We hope you will find something you like and win the bid. Prepare your bidding paddles, the auctioneer is about to begin..." The auctioneer enthusiastically encouraged everyone, hoping that all items would be worth their price and find their owners. "The first item is an ancient weapon." As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, the item appeared on the front stage: a round, curved sword, over two meters long, extremely large. It would be too cumbersome for an ordinary person to wield. However, the blade gleamed, emanating blue energy fluctuations, which was incredibly magical. This was likely a weapon used by giants, the best weapon against beastmen and other large, powerful, and incredibly strong creatures.

Therefore, the first item was a disappointment to everyone. Many people could only look at it and not use it. Not many people participated in the bidding. In the end, the first item was sold to the White Elephant Clan for 500 Blue Card Coins.

"The second item is a set of divine armor, suitable for everyone. It can be worn freely and will enhance defensive skills to withstand a full-force attack from a Level 1 Venerable, while also doubling one's attack power. Absolutely divine equipment, 500,000 Blue Card Coins, bidding increments of 10,000 each time. Bidding begins." As the auctioneer finished speaking, the item was displayed on the stage: a set of divine armor, gleaming with golden light, its entire body radiating energy fluctuations. The oppressive aura it exuded surprised even Lan Tian. It was indeed extremely precious, a rare treasure.

This item excited everyone, and those with confidence raised their paddles one after another, instantly driving the price up to 800,000. Many people were still bidding. Lantian also wanted to own this divine armor set, which would be perfect for Hailiang and Cao Yuqing. Judging from the enthusiasm of the bidding, he couldn't possibly win it! The price had already reached one million!
Ultimately, the second item was sold to the Yi family for an absolute high price of 2.5 million. They are the richest family in Nalan City, and this amount of money is just a drop in the bucket for them.

"The third item up for auction is a magical artifact, a teleportation talisman. Possessing it allows one to teleport once a day within a ten-mile radius. Starting price: 100,000." A blue, transparent talisman was displayed on the stage, continuously overflowing with spatial energy. It was an energy talisman possessing absolute spatial elements, thus enabling one to teleport ten miles—an absolute life-saving artifact.

The bidders raised their paddles in quick succession, and the item quickly became a hot commodity, driving the price up to a staggering one million before finally selling for 1.61 million.

The following items were all top-quality, priced at over a million, leaving Lan Tian sighing in despair. Money is a wonderful thing! Many of them were things that Lan Tian and his team needed, so they had to give them up.

The fifteenth item was a precious artifact, an ancient time-traveling ring, which seemed to have a fatal flaw: there was no way to open it! An ancient treasure. When it was displayed on the stage, a mysterious power permeated the entire display area, and a dazzling blue light shimmered and danced, making it seem like a living object.

With a thud, Lan Tian felt a jolt in his heart. It was as if a force was pulling him in, shooting straight into his heart from that treasure. A familiar energy fluctuation was drawing him in, and he knew he had to get it.

"This precious artifact, with its fatal flaw, starts at one thousand, with each bid increasing by one hundred. Bidding begins!" the auctioneer announced loudly.

Due to that fatal flaw, the entire audience was in an uproar. Very few bid, as everyone felt it was impractical and couldn't be opened. Those who did bid were merely casual enthusiasts, not serious buyers. The price reached 1,500 before no one else placed a bid. Blue Sky, sensing an opportunity, was determined to have this time-traveling ring and immediately bid 2,000. No one else bid, and the ring was ultimately won at 2,000.

Throughout the auction, the last five items were all unusual: the Qilin Universe Ring, the Fountain of Life, the Seal of the Gods, the Heaven-Slaying Scepter, and the Resurrection Pill. All were priced exorbitantly high, yet no one could bid, and they all failed to sell!
Lan Tian and his group only managed to photograph the tattered ring. Hai Liang and Cao Yuqing both felt Lan Tian had wasted money on such a worthless item. Little did they know, this was their greatest acquisition. This spacetime ring was an ancient artifact, capable of holding living things and preserving various substances; its spatial capacity was astonishing, making it an object of the divine realm. The reason it resonated with Lan Tian was because his aura and energy were similar to the ring's attributes and cultivation, attracting each other. Divine artifacts require a master to be recognized before use, and this ring showed affinity to Lan Tian's aura, indicating its intention to become his master. Opening the ring was only a matter of time.

Besides the auction house, Lan Tian and the others also visited an antique shop today, where they bought Cao Yuqing a time-travel ring that was made just for her. Although it wasn't very expensive, it was a huge comfort to Cao Yuqing, as she could finally have her own private storage space! Hai Liang didn't find anything she liked; she already had her own time-travel ring. After buying several sets of clothes, accessories, and trinkets that they liked on the street, they returned to the hotel for lunch, checked out, and the three of them returned to the Spirit Hall.

(End of this chapter)