Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 267 Arm Bone
A group of noble forces, who had been suppressed since the previous emperor, secretly supported Xu Guozhong, who was at odds with the current crown prince, as their partner.

This so-called chamber of commerce looks doomed; it probably won't last much longer.

But before that, they were considered a good partner.

To make a name for themselves in the underground world, backing alone isn't enough; credibility is paramount. Even if it involves heinous crimes like confiscation of property and extermination of a family, they'll grit their teeth and complete the deal.

"Hey, we've arrived."

As Ye Guyi flew, she compared the surrounding buildings, and after several comparisons, she led the group to a slightly secluded snack street.

As soon as he landed, a light flashed deep in Huo Yuhao's pupils as he reacted to more than a dozen probing waves that swept across his body.

It is obvious that compared to the military detectors around Mingdu, these devices are more like simplified everyday versions that can be easily blocked with mental energy.

Are these people really that arrogant?

The mythical beast seemed somewhat bewildered, looking around at the surrounding shops. The discordant energy emanating from these seemingly ordinary places made no attempt to conceal its purpose.

Before even determining the other party's identity, status, or strength, they dare to scan back and forth like this. Aren't they afraid of offending some powerful figures?
"These are all things that are out in the open, so they have to be conspicuous."

Hidden in the light and shadow, Ye Guyi looked around. The Ordinary Alliance was also using similar methods, so she was naturally used to it: "Apart from the Xishui Alliance, the other two underground forces will set up some gray industries in the open as a signboard."

"Only after you pass the assessment and gain access to key internal personnel will they take you to the actual transaction location. Only then will the main event take place."

For the Oto Chamber of Commerce, the main event was the underground auction featuring hundreds of rare items.

For the Ordinary Alliance...

Hmm... these are probably among the hundreds of rare items, right?
"If that's the case, won't we be wasting a lot of time? We're both complete newbies who've never met anyone before!"

The auspicious beast frowned, really not wanting to get entangled in these convoluted matters.

"There's no need to worry about that—businessmen are profit-driven, after all."

Ye Guyi grinned.

……

"Young man, we're closed for today."

In the dimly lit shop, some bald old men glanced impatiently at the men who had barged in, especially when they saw that the two men were empty-handed. Their tone became even more irritated: "Come back tomorrow!"

They didn't even send an invitation; it's obvious they're just here for a meal... What kind of hospitality is this?

"Kuang!"

The old man's eyelids twitched as the bag slammed onto the table. He hesitated for a moment, then reached out and pushed it open, glancing inside. "Young man... you'll need an invitation to go in..."

"Kuang!"

"Hiss~ Sir, the auction has already begun..."

"despair."

Unlike before, this time Huo Yuhao took out a stack of cards from his storage soul tool, the dark gold light shimmering on them almost blinding the old man.

Each of these items is worth 100,000 gold soul coins. Just looking at the number currently on the table, it's already worth two to three million gold soul coins.

The old man straightened up abruptly, then bent down at a perfectly appropriate angle, leading the way with a fawning expression, and opened a metal door hidden behind the shop: "Please come in, sir!" Although he had seen quite a few gold soul coins, this was the first time he had ever seen such a big shot who could casually toss millions of gold soul coins without batting an eye.

God knows just how wealthy such a person is, or what their background is like; it's best not to offend them.

As Huo Yuhao surveyed the downward-sloping metal tunnel, he manipulated his mental energy to spread along it, while simultaneously providing cover for the angel hidden in the simulated light and shadow.

Thanks to his more than half a year of patrolling and fighting, he saw all kinds of strange and wonderful soul tools and also figured out how to deal with them.

Now, Huo Yuhao is quite adept at dealing with the devices that appear in his mental detection, and he can even slightly modify their results.

"The passageway is so long... the depth at the end is almost greater than that of Mingde Hall."

Huo Yuhao sensed the approaching hall with a strange look in his eyes: "The Holy Spirit Cult dug tunnels, the Mingde Hall dug tunnels, and now these underground forces are digging too... Just how many tunnels have been dug underground in Mingdu...?"

In addition, there is the Body Sect, which was dug up from underground, and the soul conduit lines installed inside Mingdu.

If this method of digging is used, once a sufficiently strong impact explodes from inside the city, half of Mingdu will collapse into a sinkhole, right?
"drop--!"

When the group reached the finish line, a testing area of ​​no more than ten square meters appeared before them, separated from the magnificent hall behind them by only a layer of soul-guided light membrane.

"Invitations for the two of you..."

Huo Yuhao silently slipped two black gold cards into his hand.

"...Please come in, both of you!"

The dutiful gatekeeper instantly made way. Here, money is justice, soul coins are the rule, and wealth is the ultimate truth.

You have all the rules in your hands, so getting in shouldn't be too difficult, right?
However, when the group stepped into the venue, the guard who had put away the black gold card gently tapped the button next to him and sent a message over the other end.

"These auctions are just part of their daily activities. If they want to purchase materials to meet the needs of many people's cultivation, they have to go directly to the person in charge to discuss it."

Once inside the venue, Ye Guyi was noticeably more at ease. Donning a mask, she led the group through the crowd: "So... are you planning to participate in this auction?"

Although we don't know exactly how extravagant Huo Yuhao's wealth is, judging from his performance just now, he is more than capable of handling the auction and can certainly pick out a few items that he finds acceptable.

"Forget it."

Huo Yuhao sighed, "We still need to hurry back. The illusion array can only be maintained for a limited time. If we delay until the end and give ourselves away, it will be difficult to handle."

"Okay~"

Ye Guyi sighed slightly in disappointment: "Actually, you can give it a try. Auction items are all-encompassing, and you might actually come across a few things that you can use."

"...There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly.

"Number 48, the ultimate Ice Soul Bone of Ten Thousand Years!"

A loud shout that echoed throughout the hall came from the loudspeaker, freezing Huo Yuhao's smile on his face.

However, the auction wouldn't stop because of him. The unidentified auctioneer continued reading from his prepared statement: "This item is a rare treasure that came from Mingde Hall..."

(End of this chapter)