Douluo Continent: I Have a Nameless Law

He should have had a better future, such as becoming a bishop in a second-tier city, but he gave it up and chose to join the imperial official auction house, becoming a senior executive in the capital auction house, a position no lower than that of a bishop at the provincial level.

Lu Rentao sized up Tang San and asked, "Young brother, could you please bring out the items you are auctioning so I can appraise them?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San nodded and took out a Zhuge Divine Crossbow: "This is it. It's called the Zhuge Divine Crossbow and has powerful penetrating power."

"This is... a crossbow?"

Lu Rentao's expression was subtle. To be honest, what was so interesting about this thing being auctioned off? It wasn't anything rare or unusual.

In terms of range, firepower, and power, it is far inferior to the firearms currently used by the military.

Well, it seems like this comparison isn't quite right either, since firearms are completely prohibited except by the military. Bows and crossbows might still be able to help some soul-hunting teams hunt soul beasts of lower age, thereby saving soul power consumption.

This thing might not even be auctioned off elsewhere, let alone in a place like Martial Soul City where there are countless experts.

"Young man, it's not that I don't want to help you, but our auction house can't help you with this. However, I can recommend you to a small town near the Star Dou Great Forest, where you can sell it to the Soul Hunting Team."

"Generally, those soul-hunting teams composed of Soul Venerables and Great Soul Masters will purchase this kind of weapon to facilitate fighting against soul beasts between four hundred and fifteen hundred years old."

Having received a systematic education, Lu Rentao is very patient and kind to others, as long as they are not rude.

Not only did they not manipulate Tang San's Zhuge Crossbow, they also pointed out where this weapon could be better sold.

But these words took on a different meaning in the ears of Tang San, who had always prided himself on his hidden weapons. It was as if he was saying that his Tang Clan's peerless hidden weapons were only fit for weak soul masters to use in order to help fight against soul beasts that were less than 1,500 years old.

Tang San was naturally displeased by such a denigration of his peerless hidden weapon; his expression turned somewhat gloomy, and his voice became icy.

"This is different from the ordinary crossbows on the market. It is a new type of crossbow that I personally developed and created using special methods. Its power is far greater than those crossbows, and it can also fire in bursts and in volleys."

"If you don't believe me, we can do an experiment. If you can defend against it, I'll leave immediately. If you can't, the starting bid for this divine crossbow must be one million gold soul coins."

Lu Rentao chuckled and shook his head upon hearing this. He could understand Tang San's displeasure; young people are naturally resentful when their work is rejected.

Tang San saw Lu Rentao chuckle and shake his head, assuming that the other party still harbored disdain for his peerless hidden weapon, so he asked in a cold voice, "What, does Your Excellency dare not?"

"Haha, young brother, you misunderstand. The power can be tested, but whether it will be auctioned and what the starting price is will have to be done according to the rules and procedures, which is not something I can decide."

Lu Rentao certainly has the right to decide this matter himself, but only if the item is truly worth the price. If it is not, wouldn't that be irresponsible to the buyers who come here?

Although the auction house is a willing buyer and seller, it cannot act so recklessly; it's like selling a grain of sand as gold.

Isn't this treating the buyers like fools?

Do they even care about the reputation of the Martial Soul Empire Auction House?

So, whether Tang San's hidden weapon is sand or real gold, and how to set the starting price, let's go through the procedures first.

It won't waste much time anyway. Since the other party is so confident, let them try and give them a chance.

Thinking this, Lu Rentao said to his assistant, "Go and get the steel plate."

"Yes."

The assistant nodded, and then instructed his own assistant to fetch the steel plate.

Soon someone came in with a steel plate, tested it, and placed it in place.

Lu Rentao laughed and said, "This is a specially made steel plate that even a Soul King-level Soul Master cannot penetrate. Your Zhuge Divine Crossbow, right? Don't even mention penetrating it, I can even leave a mark for you."

"Okay, then watch carefully."

Tang San saw that the steel plate was only about three centimeters thick. Although it looked like it had been forged through countless trials, the power of the Zhuge Crossbow was still enough to penetrate it.

This hidden weapon is not just a mechanism; what others don't know is that it can be enhanced by combining the user's internal soul power, and its power depends on the user's strength.

Tang San gathered his soul power in his hand and wrapped it around the crossbow bolt in the Zhuge Divine Crossbow. With the release of the trigger, the bolt, powered by its own strength and enhanced by Tang San's soul power, shot out through the air.

"Ding ding ding!!!"

A series of metallic clanging sounds rang out, followed by the sound of crossbow bolts falling to the ground.

The assistant glanced at the steel plate; it was smooth and showed no signs of being struck by a sharp object.

"How is that possible!?"

Tang San's eyes widened. The Zhuge Crossbow had just been fired with his soul power, and its power was far beyond what could be achieved by simply firing it with a mechanism. How could it not even leave a mark on a mere steel plate?

His gaze fell on the steel plate. Could it be that the steel plate was forged from some kind of mysterious iron? Otherwise, how could it be so hard?

If he could use it to forge the Tang Sect's supreme hidden weapon, the Rain of Pear Blossoms Needles, and combine it with his own soul power, he could kill a Super Douluo with the body of a Soul Saint!

Lu Rentao squatted down, picked up the crossbow bolts that had fallen to the ground, walked up to Tang San, and handed them to him.

"Young man, did you make these crossbows yourself? Your skills are good, but you still need more refinement. If you cultivate for a few more years and your soul power increases, you might be able to forge arrows that can pierce through this steel plate of mine."

"However, you have already lost the bet, so our auction house is afraid we can't help you auction this Zhuge Divine Crossbow. But if you are interested, young man, you can go to the auction site and see if there is anything you like that you can bid on."

"Of course, if you don't have money, there's also an observation area at the auction house. Just watch the excitement and broaden your horizons."

Tang San lowered his head, his expression shifting between light and dark. Lu Rentao's patient words felt like needles piercing his heart, leaving it riddled with holes.

Chapter 439 Dugu Bo: This kid doesn't seem like a good person.

Tang San wanted to lash out, but then he remembered that this was Wuhun City, and if he made a move, even if his aunt could cultivate normally, she probably wouldn't be able to protect him.

In the end, Tang San held back, took the crossbow bolt handed to him by Lu Rentao, and slunk off to the auction house observation area.

Fortunately for Tang San, no one was forcibly evicted.

After finding a good spot in the observation area, Tang San sat down and thought to himself, "Let me see what good stuff is here that can compare to my Tang Clan's hidden weapons."

As time went on, all the guests at the auction had officially arrived.

Above the auction hall, there was a circle of high platforms, with a separate area in each direction, reserved for the highest-ranking people who held the most wealth, such as representatives of the seven major sects and top-tier families on the continent.

Tang San was positioned below these people, so he couldn't clearly see those sitting above him.

Even the regular auction area was divided into two sections: regular seats and VIP seats. Without exception, everyone was wearing masks and cloaks, completely covered up.

Lu Rentao entered a one-way glass room and bowed to the woman in front of him. The woman was tall and elegant, with long silver-blue hair that was styled in a noble and generous manner.

Beside the woman was an elderly man dressed in green.

"Your Majesty, everyone has arrived. Shall we begin today's auction?"

"Okay, let's begin."

Tang Yuehua slightly raised her hand, indicating that they could begin.

That's right. On the surface, she is the owner of Yuexuan, but in reality, she is also the highest-ranking person in charge of the Imperial Auction House across the entire continent. Her identity is kept strictly confidential.

Only a very few people who are truly loyal to the Martial Soul Empire know this; the rest, even Ning Fengzhi, have no way of knowing.

Normally, all the affairs of this auction house are discussed and decided by the senior executives. Tang Yuehua rarely gets involved in the affairs here. Today, Tang San said he wanted to come here, so she became interested and came to take a look. She also invited Dugu Bo along.

"Yes, I'll arrange it right away."

Because of his identity as Gu Han's Awakened One, Lu Rentao, despite having the lowest cultivation level, was one of the highest-ranking executives in the auction house.

Firstly, he is very capable in handling affairs.

Secondly, he is well-liked, humble, and patient, so no one dislikes him.

Thirdly, no one dared to gamble on whether the other party could actually receive special treatment from His Majesty.

However, he still had to be extremely respectful in front of these true Title Douluos.

Although Gu Han would spare his life out of consideration for their past friendship, he would not become arrogant because of it; this was his way of dealing with people.

After Lu Rentao went to make arrangements, Dugu Bo asked, "Master, where is that boy who wants to see me?"

Tang Yuehua gazed at the entire auction hall through the one-way floor-to-ceiling window, then pointed vaguely to the location of Tang San in the observation area.

"That's him, the kid wearing a half-mask and a black and blue outfit."

Dugu Bo narrowed his eyes slightly and looked in the direction Tang Yuehua was pointing. He quickly found Tang San's location.

"Hehe, this kid is about the same age as my Yanyan, but why does he give me the feeling that he's deep in thought and has a heavy mind?"

Dugu Bo was a seasoned veteran who could see through Tang San's true nature at a glance. Normally, Tang San's disguise would not have revealed it, but at this moment, Tang San had just experienced what he perceived as a humiliation and was in an extremely bad mood, so his deep and thoughtful nature could not be concealed.

"Such a deep mind at such a young age, doesn't seem like a good person."

Having made this conclusion about Tang San, Dugu Bo decided in his heart that he wouldn't bring Yan Yan with him later and could go by himself.

"Grandpa, what doesn't seem like a good person?"

Dugu Bo's words were meant for Tang Yuehua, but Dugu Yan, who was playing with building blocks with Ye Lingling on the sofa not far away, heard them very clearly. She turned over, lay on the sofa, and looked over to ask.

Ye Lingling wasn't talkative, but she was also staring at them with her beautiful big eyes.

"Ahem, it's nothing, you two can play." Dugu Bo coughed lightly, trying to casually fool the two girls.

However, Dugu Yan wasn't buying it. She pouted and said, "Grandpa, I'm not a three-year-old. What you just said doesn't sound like something a good person would say."

As she spoke, Dugu Yan walked to the French windows, looked down, and began to look around with her big eyes.

Boom!

"Ouch, Grandpa, why did you hit me?"

Dugu Yan covered her head and glared angrily at Dugu Bo.

Dugu Bo withdrew the culprit that had knocked on Dugu Yan and said in a serious tone, "Don't worry about it, or Grandpa won't take you with him when he goes out in the future."

"Oh fine."

Dugu Yan lowered her head and obediently followed orders, but in her heart she was thinking of secretly following them later with the concealing jade pendant given to her by her senior.

But who is Dugu Bo? How could Dugu Yan's little scheme possibly escape the notice of her grandfather?

He looked at Tang Yuehua and said, "Master, I will go alone in a while. Please also look after my naughty granddaughter for me."

Tang Yuehua smiled and nodded: "Okay."

Dugu Yan's face twitched, and when she looked up, she saw Dugu Bo's smug look and the way he was trying to fight her.

"Humph~"

Dugu Yan had no choice but to angrily run off to find Ye Lingling to build with blocks, knowing she couldn't escape from Tang Yuehua.

Ye Lingling is much more obedient, which often makes Dugu Bo sigh and envy Ye Renxin. He thinks it would be great if Yanyan were half as well-behaved as Lingling.

As they spoke, on the high platform of the auction house, a woman in a formal dress began introducing the first item up for auction.

She reached out and opened the auction item's cover, taking out a gem-like soul bone.