After the slave owners went bankrupt, they all wanted to keep me as a mistress.

Chapter 95 So you're a master! You don't need so many gold coins!

As he stepped out of the prayer room, the wooden door slowly closed behind him, and the bright light in the corridor made Mu Qiu squint slightly.

"Master, where do we go next?"

Vera immediately moved closer to Mu Qiu and naturally bumped him with her pert bottom, her voice languid: "Should we find a place to try the specialties of Earth City, or go to the inn to try the taste of dragon maids, or do we want to try the taste of elven maids?"

"Who, who is the dragon maid!"

Fiona couldn't help but raise her voice and retort loudly.

"Neither of you are wearing maid outfits right now, are you?"

Mu Qiu shook his head. His original plan was to go to the prop shop first and then buy some spell scrolls.

But the saintess's words reminded him that Fiona was practically penniless, without even a decent piece of equipment, relying entirely on the physique granted by her red dragon bloodline and her previous combat skills to get by.

Fiona wasn't confident she could take on that group of gold-level twisted tree spirits by herself, is that right?

As a slave he has trained at great expense, he should at least be invincible among his peers and able to fight against opponents of higher ranks, right?

Otherwise, how could we justify the amount of money he spent?

How can a Gold-level professional who grows up with free qualifications and a Gold-level monster in the dungeon compare to a Gold-level professional who is boosted by expensive magic potions?

A professional like Fiona, who possesses the bloodline of a red dragon and has become a Dragonborn Knight, can be considered a genius compared to ordinary professionals. However, she couldn't even handle more than thirty twisted tree spirits that were a mix of gold and silver-level creatures.

This is caused by using too little medication!

Previously, I used cheap magic potions to enhance my strength. Although they were cost-effective and made me slightly stronger than ordinary professionals at the same level, with only the bloodline of a red dragon, I naturally could not achieve the level of being fearless of swarms of people at the same level, or even fight against opponents of higher levels.

Mu Qiu asked the system in his mind.

"System, it's perfectly reasonable for me to buy legendary potions for a gold-level professional like Fiona, isn't it?"

[As long as your investment in the slave is sufficient for her current level and she is traveling with you, you can use system funds to purchase her.]

Mu Qiu nodded to himself in satisfaction.

Not bad.

Although the Byd system keeps giving him gold coins, it at least knows that he should use them and doesn't impose too many restrictions on his spending.

As long as he travels with slaves, he can buy them all the potions, equipment, scrolls, and so on that are available at their current level.

Among them, equipment has a relatively large level restriction. The limit for a Gold Peak professional is to use Mithril-grade equipment, and even then, they cannot utilize the full performance of the equipment, making it not very cost-effective.

Normally, a professional will only use equipment that is one level higher than themselves.

Using equipment of the same rank as oneself, or even equipment of a lower rank, is the common practice.

But potions are different.

Who says a Gold-tier professional can't use legendary potions?

Potions that instantly boost strength are indeed unusable, as they can leave huge hidden dangers to the body.

However, some legendary potions, which are gentler in nature and can even be used on ordinary people without any side effects, are healing potions.

Ordinary gold-level professionals don't use legendary potions to enhance their strength, not because they can't, but because fourth-tier potions are more cost-effective...

Mu Qiu doesn't consider cost-effectiveness when buying potions; he only looks at the most effective and most expensive ones!

"Well then... let's head to the potion shop first!"

Just as Mu Qiu finished speaking, a series of slightly hurried but deliberately light footsteps came from behind.

"Ok?"

Hearing footsteps, Mu Qiu turned his head slightly and looked in the direction of the sound.

The middle-aged pastor who had led the way earlier returned, his face beaming with a fawning smile.

He strode up to Mu Qiu, bowed respectfully, and then carefully observed Mu Qiu's expression. Seeing that the nobleman seemed to be in a good mood, he composed himself.

"grown ups."

The middle-aged priest looked around, then lowered his voice and said in a fawning tone, "I apologize for disturbing you. I noticed that you were very generous and had an extraordinary demeanor. You also have such a precious treasure as the Starshine Stone. You... have come all the way from the capital, haven't you?"

Mu Qiu looked at him noncommittally, neither admitting nor denying.

Seeing that Mu Qiu was not averse to it, the middle-aged pastor became bolder and his smile became even more enthusiastic: "A young master of your noble status, coming to our Earth City, must find ordinary entertainment unworthy of your attention."

"As it happens... a secret private auction will be held tomorrow night at the Duke's castle."

Duke?

Mu Qiu raised an eyebrow.

Although the City of Earth is the main hall of the Earth Temple, I never expected that there would be an imperial duke here.

"Tell me."

Seeing that the other party seemed interested, the middle-aged priest paused and continued, "Sir, the auction method of this auction is a bit special. It only accepts barter or transactions using starstones."

A private auction? Only accepting barter and starstones?

Mu Qiu's heart stirred.

This saved him the trouble of searching everywhere for suitable equipment and legendary potions, and the probability of finding good items at an auction of this level was undoubtedly much higher.

Mu Qiu hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Gold coins won't work?"

"Of course not."

The middle-aged priest shook his head and said, "Apart from people of your esteemed status, only legendary-level professionals are qualified to participate in this auction. Gold coins are not very attractive to such beings. Moreover... this auction seems to be different from the past. It is said that an epic-level expert is also interested in this auction!"

Mu Qiu's eyes flickered slightly, and he asked softly, "Epic? What kind of treasure could possibly tempt an epic-level professional?"

The middle-aged priest didn't seem to know much about it either. He shook his head and said uncertainly, "It seems to be... a treasure called the Witch's Heart."

"It's said to be an epic treasure capable of resurrecting people, but it has significant limitations. It can only be used on young women who have died within the last 24 hours and whose bodies are at least 99% intact..."

"A resurrection-type treasure?"

Mu Qiu was somewhat surprised.

He had previously asked Vera if she had any resurrection spells, and Vera shook her head and said very firmly that she did not. Even a saint-level priest could not resurrect the dead; only gods possessed the power to bring the dead back to life.

I never expected... that an epic-level treasure could include a resurrection-type treasure?

However, this restriction is a bit too much.

The conditions require that the time of death be no more than 24 hours, the body be intact with at least 99% preservation, and the condition only applies to young women…

"Yes."

The middle-aged priest sighed, "Normal resurrection treasures are at least ninth-tier legendary treasures or even holy domain treasures... and they are all one-time consumables, making them extremely precious."

"This Witch's Heart has very strict conditions for use, so even though it is a resurrection-type treasure, very few people can actually use it."

"If it is an accidental death, the body is usually not very intact, and it is often only used by young women who die from curses and diseases."

As he spoke, the middle-aged pastor gave another bitter laugh.

"If it's a curse or disease, the temple has ways to purify it, unless it's a 'non-magician'... Non-magicians cannot use magic, nor can they change classes, and other people's magic is ineffective against them..."

"But to use such a precious epic-level treasure for an ordinary person... I doubt anyone would be willing to do that, right?"

Mu Qiu nodded thoughtfully.

But in his heart he was thinking, what exactly is this "magic-free one"?

How come he's never heard of any of this?

Mu Qiu quietly turned to look at Vera. Vera pouted, indicating that she knew, but couldn't say it now.

Fiona, however, casually chimed in, "Non-magicians, we... um!"

Just as she was about to say that their kingdom's princess was a non-magician, Vera stepped forward and covered her mouth.

The master is acting like a nobleman from the capital, and you're calling yourself a princess from some small kingdom. Anyone who doesn't know better would think the master is a nobleman from some small kingdom.

The middle-aged priest didn't continue the discussion. He changed the subject and said, "Besides the Witch's Heart, the other auction items are also rare treasures that are hard to come by. Would you be interested in participating, sir?"

Vera, who was standing nearby, asked in a low voice, "I'll ask for my master if there's any legendary 'sow potion' that can turn people into sows?"

Mu Qiu glared at her.

Whose side are you asking for?

This is clearly the question you wanted to ask!

"Sow Potion?"

The middle-aged priest was taken aback, clearly having never heard of such a potion before, but the ability to turn a living human into a sow seemed to be something only shapeshifting potions could do.

However, ordinary shape-shifting potions are easily detected and can only fool wild monsters. Therefore, shape-shifting potions usually transform into flying monsters, and he had never heard of a potion that could transform into a sow.

"No, no."

The middle-aged priest honestly shook his head, a look of shame on his face: "I am ignorant and have never heard of such a potion..."

As he spoke, he took out an exquisite invitation with silver trim from his pocket and presented it with both hands: "If you are interested, please accept this invitation. Tomorrow evening, you can enter the castle to participate in the auction with this invitation."

Mu Qiu accepted the invitation and casually asked, "Which duke is it?"

The priest seized the opportunity and introduced him with great enthusiasm: "This is none other than the Lord of our Earth City, Duke Blaine Park!"

"Speaking of the Parker family, they are an ancient family with a long history and outstanding achievements in the empire."

"His ancestor, Holmespark, was a hero who followed the hero of that time to fight against the Demon King a thousand years ago! He is also said to be the second follower to join the hero's party!"

"Legend has it that during that great battle, Lord Holmes, with his impenetrable defense, shielded the Hero from the Demon King's fatal blow, securing the victory. As a result, the Hero personally bestowed upon him the title of Immortal Barrier and granted this place a hereditary title."

Just as the middle-aged pastor was speaking with great emotion, a white-haired, red-eyed figure quietly appeared behind Mu Qiu, her small mouth pursed slightly.

These humans really know how to pat themselves on the back.

What do you mean by blocking the Demon King's fatal blow? It was clearly just blocking an ordinary punch from one of the millions of illusions created by the Demon King!

The middle-aged priest's tone then turned low, filled with regret: "It's a pity... After Lord Holmes used countless one-time-use items to barely withstand that attack, not only were his legendary armor and shield completely shattered, but his legendary long rank within his body was also destroyed, causing him to fall directly to the Mithril Realm, and he perished not long after."

"As time goes by, even the most glorious families experience ups and downs. After Lord Holmes passed away, the descendants of the Parker family have found it difficult to recapture the glory of their ancestors. They have not only failed to maintain their reputation as a legendary family, but they have also failed to preserve their status as a family of legends."

"Generation after generation, although they preserved their titles and territories because of their status as followers of heroes, no one in the clan has ever been able to enter the core of the empire's power."

"The current Duke of Blaine is a kind and generous man who is keen on collecting all kinds of antiques and rare treasures. He is not so concerned about governing the territory, so the auctions in this castle often feature some unexpected good things."

The middle-aged pastor added at the end.

Mu Qiu understood.

Is it an old aristocracy that relied on the legacy of its ancestors to live in a corner of the country and gradually declined?

A duke, yet his family doesn't even have a single legendary professional.

If it weren't for the fact that his ancestors had been followers of heroes, he might have been stripped of his dukedom.

Although he holds the title of Duke, in terms of power and status, he is probably not as powerful as some marquises.

"I know, thank you."

Mu Qiu nodded.

The middle-aged pastor was flattered and bowed repeatedly, saying, "You're too kind! It's my honor to serve you!"

Mu Qiu ignored him.

Because, not long after he received the invitation, the system's guidance voice rang in his mind.

[Host, is this your first time receiving an invitation to a top-tier auction?]

【whether】

He knows this problem inside and out!

If the answer is that this is the first time receiving it, the system will most likely say, "Then I guess you haven't seen what an invitation looks like before. I'll send you another one to show you."

One invitation to the auction is enough; having more is pointless.

Thinking of this, Mu Qiu answered in his heart without hesitation:

"no!"