Douluo Continent: Angel Saint Huo Yuhao

Chapter 268 A Buried in the Far North...

"Sigh~"

The moment the announcement came on, gasps filled the hall.

The ultimate ice, a soul and bones spanning millennia.

Any one of these terms could inflate the value of this item to an astonishing level, let alone when combined.
If an ice-attribute Soul Master were to absorb it, they might be able to successfully gain a chance to evolve their Martial Soul and purify their own attributes to near-maximum strength.

only…

"It doesn't seem to work much for me."

Huo Yuhao overcame his initial shock, and his gaze gradually returned to calm: "The bones in both arms have already fused together, so even if we get that soul bone, there's nowhere to use it."

Once a soul bone is absorbed, its inherent power merges with the soul master. On the bright side, this characteristic allows the soul bone to promote the evolution of the martial soul, while also slowly improving the soul master's physique.

To put it bluntly, it's a special piece of equipment that you're tied to for life.

Want to demolish it?

Then just chop off your hand.

"Cough...but~"

The loudspeaker paused deliberately for a few seconds, waiting for the commotion in the hall to subside slightly before resuming, instantly freezing the previously boiling atmosphere:

"After repeated testing by relevant personnel and the mysterious seller's emphasis, it can be basically confirmed that only soul masters with the ultimate ice attribute can absorb this soul bone."

The noise instantly fell silent. Those who had just begun to ponder the matter had shifted their gazes, unsure of the value of this soul bone.

Looking across the entire continent, the birth of each ultimate attribute is the result of luck. The probability of finding one with the same attribute as this arm bone is almost zero. If you manage to acquire one, it only has collectible value and is no different from a vase.

Are they really that honest?

Huo Yuhao was genuinely shocked by the broadcast: "They actually tried to lower the price at the auction? Are they crazy?!"

"No matter what, the principle of merchants pursuing profit is never wrong..."

Ye Guyi had seen many of these shady dealers' tricks and knew their true nature all too well: "Perhaps this bone has other characteristics? Trying to raise the price by first underestimating it is more likely to do so."

Sure enough, the host, adept at controlling the pace, seemed to have timed it perfectly. Just as similar sentiments were spreading among the crowd, the first bombshell was dropped over the loudspeaker:
"This soul bone is probably around 70,000 years old. It has never been absorbed by anyone, and its strength is astonishing, enough to withstand the operating energy of a level nine soul tool. Perhaps, it can help a soul master who has reached the peak of level eight to complete a rating leap."

Then, a three-dimensionally projected emerald green image appeared in the center of the hall, allowing everyone to see the texture details on it.

"No way…"

Tianmeng couldn't help but utter a sound.

"Ice Jade Scorpion?"

Snow Empress's eyes flickered slightly as she suppressed the sudden chill that rose in her heart. At the same time, she also pressed down Ice Empress, who was about to explode: "Calm down... It's too late for you to do this now."

The life force on the soul bone had dissipated, clearly indicating that the ten-thousand-year-old Ice Jade Scorpion had been dead for a long time and had changed hands several times before arriving here.

Even if she knocked everyone present into their coffins, she still wouldn't be able to avenge this grudge.

"hateful…"

Although Hyotei understood this principle, she still couldn't bear to watch her clansmen's remains be displayed on the stage.

The Ice Jade Scorpion clan was already small in number, and those approaching the 100,000-year level were even rarer. Now, not only has the Ice Emperor, a ferocious beast, entered Huo Yuhao's body, but one of its generals has also been killed...

Who knows what the situation is like in the far north ice plains right now? "Yuhao, just do me a favor... take a picture of that soul bone."

The Ice Emperor's voice was filled with sorrow. The Snow Emperor was all alone, and Tianmeng was carefree, but she truly cared about her people.

This is the only way to preserve the last vestiges of dignity for that Ice Jade Scorpion.

At this moment, the host dropped a second bombshell, heating up the atmosphere: "Of course~ if this soul bone were only that simple, the Chamber of Commerce would naturally not have put it here for auction... That's right, this arm bone is a rare type that has been solidified with special skills, making it even more powerful!"
Ice Blast!
"This is the skill solidified within it, capable of turning all solid ice into bombs, and triggering the explosion only requires a portion of special soul power converted by it! It is estimated that about one cubic meter of ice can explode to a level close to level five fixed armor!"

With a seductive and enthusiastic voice, the host announced the starting price amidst the increasingly fervent cheers of the crowd: "The auction begins with ten million, and each bid must be at least two million higher—bid starts now!"

"Die well!"

Hyotei, who had just been immersed in grief, suddenly cheered loudly, their excitement almost impossible to conceal: "Win it... What are you waiting for? Raise the bid! Yuhao, you absolutely have to get it!"

"Varied…"

Hyotei's 180-degree drift nearly threw Huo Yuhao off balance, leaving him with a look of utter disbelief: "...Is this thing really that important?"

"Ice Blast, Ice Blast, anything with ice can explode! What do you think? If I had this skill, I'd have a 50% chance of winning even against the Snow Empress—uh~"

Before Hyotei could finish her impassioned speech, her spirit was silently suppressed by a cold hand pressed on her head.

"Face me?"

Snow Empress smiled and lowered her head, staring at Ice Empress's gradually stiffening profile: "Fifty percent?"

"No...nothing like that..."

Hyotei's lips twitched: "But, but you can't deny that this skill is very strong, right? And it's quite suitable for Yuhao."

"That's true~"

Snow Empress nodded slightly: "Whether it's the Three Absolutes or Ice Empress's skills, they will generate a large number of ice crystals, which can be stacked with the power of Ice Explosion."

"So...we've got it?"

Huo Yuhao turned his gaze to the scantily clad girls weaving through the crowd, the auction paddles inserted into their chests with an incredibly wicked sense of humor.

Before he could even take a second look, the auspicious beast, amidst the girl's exclamation, used its Crane-Controlling Dragon-Capturing technique to pull out the wooden plaque, stirring up a wave.

"Have you seen enough now? Hmm?"

Holding up a sign, he casually shouted "Add two million," and the auspicious beast reached its claws into Huo Yuhao's clothes, gritting its teeth and twisting the soft flesh on his waist a couple of times.

It wasn't turned much.

Huo Yuhao: "..."

Auspicious Beast: "..."

After a moment of silence, Huo Yuhao seemed to suddenly have a plan. He scrunched up his face in a formulaic manner and gasped, "Ouch? That hurts?"

"Humph!"

Since the other side offered a way out, the auspicious beast naturally took the opportunity to back down, its face flushed as it turned its head away: "Aren't you afraid of getting a sty... If this happens again, I won't let you off the hook!"

'...'

Ye Guyi looked away with a complicated expression and met Yu Mengdi's gaze, who had also been fed a mouthful of food.

Pshaw!
(End of this chapter)