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Chapter 86: So What If You're Rich?
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
On the auction stage.
The Soul Douluo elder spoke with an excited tone: "Distinguished VIPs, next up for auction are our three grand finale items! I believe all of you have been eagerly awaiting them, haven't you?"
"Alright, no more idle talk."
"Next, please welcome our first grand finale item!"
As the elder's words fell, a small cart draped in red cloth was slowly pushed onto the stage.
Everyone present stared intently at the small cart, and many people's breathing grew heavy. They all knew that what was covered on that small cart was the ultimate treasure of the Soul Master world!
In fact, over ninety-nine percent of the guests present knew that this soul bone was not something they could covet. Their presence was merely to witness the spectacle and broaden their horizons. Even if they couldn't acquire a soul bone, just seeing one was good enough. Some people might never even see what a soul bone looks like in their entire lives.
The Soul Douluo elder gently lifted the red cloth, and in an instant, a dazzling light emerged!
On the small cart, within a delicate tray, brilliant light illuminated the entire hall!
An exquisite crystal left arm soul bone appeared before everyone's eyes. Its ineffable brilliance and surging waves of light were utterly captivating in the eyes of all Soul Masters present. So much so that extreme greed flickered in many people's eyes, as if they wished they could immediately rush forward and seize it!
"Hmph!"
Fortunately, at that moment, a cold snort echoed throughout the hall.
Simultaneously, a majestic, imposing aura descended!
Everyone felt as if they had plunged into an abyss. Their minds, previously entranced by the soul bone, instantly cleared. Unconsciously, cold sweat had broken out all over their bodies.
This imposing aura was not released by Ye Cheng, but by a powerful Titled Douluo from another one of the VIP seats. It was likely someone affiliated with the Auction House, stepping out to maintain order.
"This soul bone originates from a 60,000-year Shadow Galloping Wolf, and as you all can see, it is a left arm bone." The Soul Douluo elder gazed at the soul bone on the tray with similar infatuation, but fortunately, he quickly regained his composure. He continued, "The preciousness of soul bones goes without saying, I presume. Therefore, this precious soul bone has a starting price of 8 million Gold Soul Coins, with each bid not less than 1 million."
Considering the value of a soul bone, this starting price was very reasonable. However, many wealthy guests in the grand hall, despite having anticipated it, still couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment upon hearing such a daunting price. After all, this was merely the starting price, not the final price.
If it were just 8 million Gold Soul Coins, these people might grit their teeth and spend their entire family fortune to barely afford it. But the crucial point was that this was only the starting price; subsequent bids would certainly drive it higher. A conservative estimate would be no less than ten million. Such a price far exceeded their capabilities.
Therefore, after the Soul Douluo elder announced the starting price, none of the numerous guests in the grand hall pressed a button, and the venue became quiet for a moment.
After a brief pause, someone finally placed a bid.
However, the bidder was not someone seated in the grand hall, but rather a true top-tier VIP from one of the private rooms. They were the real clients for this soul bone auction.
"10 million Gold Soul Coins!" The first bid came from the guest in Private Room No. 3, their voice giving a feeling as warm as a spring breeze. They added 2 million Gold Soul Coins in a single go, showing a determined intent to win.
"15 million Gold Soul Coins!" The second bid came from the guest in Private Room No. 2, who immediately added 5 million Gold Soul Coins, clearly also determined to win.
"18 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in Private Room No. 4 was not to be outdone, also stating their price.
Thus, the numerous guests in the hall listened with numb expressions as the people in the private rooms continuously increased their bids. For the first time, they felt like utter paupers, secretly cursing in their hearts: *So what if you're rich!*
It wasn't just silent curses; the envy, jealousy, and hatred in their eyes were practically overflowing.
Ultimately, this Shadow Galloping Wolf left arm bone was sold to the guest in Private Room No. 5 for 31 million Gold Soul Coins.
Inside Private Room No. 1.
Ye Cheng listened to the final transaction price. Even though he had anticipated it, he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. In his original estimation, he thought it would sell for around 20 million Gold Soul Coins. He hadn't expected it to fetch over 30 million, which was truly unexpected.
These imperial nobles are so damn rich. Vile feudal nobles, to think they've scraped off so much of the people's fat and wealth. They should all be hung from lampposts!
After the first soul bone was sold.
The Soul Douluo elder, acting as the auctioneer, wasted no time and directly ordered the second auction item to be brought up.
It was another cart draped in red cloth.
The Soul Douluo elder lifted the red cloth, revealing another dazzling flash of light. It was also an arm bone. The previous one was a left arm; this time, it was a right arm bone. Theoretically, a right arm bone is somewhat more precious than a left one.
Because over ninety percent of people are right-handed, soul bones, as treasures exclusive to humans, naturally conform to this characteristic. Thus, a right arm bone is better than a left arm one.
"Distinguished VIPs, this second auction item is a right arm bone from a 60,000-year-old Earth Tyrant Bear. Therefore, the starting bid is 10 million Gold Soul Coins. Each increment must not be less than 1 million," the Soul Douluo elder said.
The audience had no doubts about this soul bone's starting price being 2 million higher than the previous one, because it was common knowledge in the Soul Master world that a right arm bone was indeed more precious than a left arm bone.
"20 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 2 directly doubled the starting price.
"30 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 3 was not to be outdone.
"40 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 4 followed without hesitation.
The venue fell silent for a moment.
After a short pause, the guest in VIP Seat No. 2 bid again, "45 million Gold Soul Coins."
"46 million Gold Soul Coins." This came from the guest in VIP Seat No. 3.
"50 million Gold Soul Coins!" bid the guest in VIP Seat No. 4.
In the end, this soul bone was sold for a price of 50 million Gold Soul Coins.
Inside Private Room No. 1.
*Holy crap, the age is about the same, but the price increased by so much just because the body part is different.* Ye Cheng couldn't help but feel speechless upon hearing that the final price of the second soul bone was nearly 20 million Gold Soul Coins more than the first. He could only lament how truly wealthy these people were.
On the auction stage.
"Cough, cough, next, we will be auctioning our final auction item for today!" The Soul Douluo elder lightly coughed, then waved his hand. Another cart draped in red cloth was pushed onto the stage.
He gently lifted the red cloth, revealing a soul bone shaped like a skull.
"As you all can see, this is an extremely precious Head Soul Bone! It can be called the pinnacle among soul bones!" The Soul Douluo elder stared at this soul bone, speaking with a tone of emotion, "As is widely known, soul bones are divided into six parts. Among them, the most precious is the torso soul bone, followed by the head soul bone! Not only do soul bones from these two parts offer far greater assistance to Soul Masters than those from other parts, but more importantly, their production rate is also much lower!"
"Precisely because soul bones from this part have a low production rate and offer greater assistance to Soul Masters, the starting price is... 50 million Gold Soul Coins! Each bid must not be less than 5 million Gold Soul Coins."
(end of chapter)
April 4, 2023 Author: Fu Hejun
On the auction stage.
The Soul Douluo elder spoke with an excited tone: "Distinguished VIPs, next up for auction are our three grand finale items! I believe all of you have been eagerly awaiting them, haven't you?"
"Alright, no more idle talk."
"Next, please welcome our first grand finale item!"
As the elder's words fell, a small cart draped in red cloth was slowly pushed onto the stage.
Everyone present stared intently at the small cart, and many people's breathing grew heavy. They all knew that what was covered on that small cart was the ultimate treasure of the Soul Master world!
In fact, over ninety-nine percent of the guests present knew that this soul bone was not something they could covet. Their presence was merely to witness the spectacle and broaden their horizons. Even if they couldn't acquire a soul bone, just seeing one was good enough. Some people might never even see what a soul bone looks like in their entire lives.
The Soul Douluo elder gently lifted the red cloth, and in an instant, a dazzling light emerged!
On the small cart, within a delicate tray, brilliant light illuminated the entire hall!
An exquisite crystal left arm soul bone appeared before everyone's eyes. Its ineffable brilliance and surging waves of light were utterly captivating in the eyes of all Soul Masters present. So much so that extreme greed flickered in many people's eyes, as if they wished they could immediately rush forward and seize it!
"Hmph!"
Fortunately, at that moment, a cold snort echoed throughout the hall.
Simultaneously, a majestic, imposing aura descended!
Everyone felt as if they had plunged into an abyss. Their minds, previously entranced by the soul bone, instantly cleared. Unconsciously, cold sweat had broken out all over their bodies.
This imposing aura was not released by Ye Cheng, but by a powerful Titled Douluo from another one of the VIP seats. It was likely someone affiliated with the Auction House, stepping out to maintain order.
"This soul bone originates from a 60,000-year Shadow Galloping Wolf, and as you all can see, it is a left arm bone." The Soul Douluo elder gazed at the soul bone on the tray with similar infatuation, but fortunately, he quickly regained his composure. He continued, "The preciousness of soul bones goes without saying, I presume. Therefore, this precious soul bone has a starting price of 8 million Gold Soul Coins, with each bid not less than 1 million."
Considering the value of a soul bone, this starting price was very reasonable. However, many wealthy guests in the grand hall, despite having anticipated it, still couldn't help but feel a sense of disappointment upon hearing such a daunting price. After all, this was merely the starting price, not the final price.
If it were just 8 million Gold Soul Coins, these people might grit their teeth and spend their entire family fortune to barely afford it. But the crucial point was that this was only the starting price; subsequent bids would certainly drive it higher. A conservative estimate would be no less than ten million. Such a price far exceeded their capabilities.
Therefore, after the Soul Douluo elder announced the starting price, none of the numerous guests in the grand hall pressed a button, and the venue became quiet for a moment.
After a brief pause, someone finally placed a bid.
However, the bidder was not someone seated in the grand hall, but rather a true top-tier VIP from one of the private rooms. They were the real clients for this soul bone auction.
"10 million Gold Soul Coins!" The first bid came from the guest in Private Room No. 3, their voice giving a feeling as warm as a spring breeze. They added 2 million Gold Soul Coins in a single go, showing a determined intent to win.
"15 million Gold Soul Coins!" The second bid came from the guest in Private Room No. 2, who immediately added 5 million Gold Soul Coins, clearly also determined to win.
"18 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in Private Room No. 4 was not to be outdone, also stating their price.
Thus, the numerous guests in the hall listened with numb expressions as the people in the private rooms continuously increased their bids. For the first time, they felt like utter paupers, secretly cursing in their hearts: *So what if you're rich!*
It wasn't just silent curses; the envy, jealousy, and hatred in their eyes were practically overflowing.
Ultimately, this Shadow Galloping Wolf left arm bone was sold to the guest in Private Room No. 5 for 31 million Gold Soul Coins.
Inside Private Room No. 1.
Ye Cheng listened to the final transaction price. Even though he had anticipated it, he couldn't help but feel a bit surprised. In his original estimation, he thought it would sell for around 20 million Gold Soul Coins. He hadn't expected it to fetch over 30 million, which was truly unexpected.
These imperial nobles are so damn rich. Vile feudal nobles, to think they've scraped off so much of the people's fat and wealth. They should all be hung from lampposts!
After the first soul bone was sold.
The Soul Douluo elder, acting as the auctioneer, wasted no time and directly ordered the second auction item to be brought up.
It was another cart draped in red cloth.
The Soul Douluo elder lifted the red cloth, revealing another dazzling flash of light. It was also an arm bone. The previous one was a left arm; this time, it was a right arm bone. Theoretically, a right arm bone is somewhat more precious than a left one.
Because over ninety percent of people are right-handed, soul bones, as treasures exclusive to humans, naturally conform to this characteristic. Thus, a right arm bone is better than a left arm one.
"Distinguished VIPs, this second auction item is a right arm bone from a 60,000-year-old Earth Tyrant Bear. Therefore, the starting bid is 10 million Gold Soul Coins. Each increment must not be less than 1 million," the Soul Douluo elder said.
The audience had no doubts about this soul bone's starting price being 2 million higher than the previous one, because it was common knowledge in the Soul Master world that a right arm bone was indeed more precious than a left arm bone.
"20 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 2 directly doubled the starting price.
"30 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 3 was not to be outdone.
"40 million Gold Soul Coins!" The guest in VIP Seat No. 4 followed without hesitation.
The venue fell silent for a moment.
After a short pause, the guest in VIP Seat No. 2 bid again, "45 million Gold Soul Coins."
"46 million Gold Soul Coins." This came from the guest in VIP Seat No. 3.
"50 million Gold Soul Coins!" bid the guest in VIP Seat No. 4.
In the end, this soul bone was sold for a price of 50 million Gold Soul Coins.
Inside Private Room No. 1.
*Holy crap, the age is about the same, but the price increased by so much just because the body part is different.* Ye Cheng couldn't help but feel speechless upon hearing that the final price of the second soul bone was nearly 20 million Gold Soul Coins more than the first. He could only lament how truly wealthy these people were.
On the auction stage.
"Cough, cough, next, we will be auctioning our final auction item for today!" The Soul Douluo elder lightly coughed, then waved his hand. Another cart draped in red cloth was pushed onto the stage.
He gently lifted the red cloth, revealing a soul bone shaped like a skull.
"As you all can see, this is an extremely precious Head Soul Bone! It can be called the pinnacle among soul bones!" The Soul Douluo elder stared at this soul bone, speaking with a tone of emotion, "As is widely known, soul bones are divided into six parts. Among them, the most precious is the torso soul bone, followed by the head soul bone! Not only do soul bones from these two parts offer far greater assistance to Soul Masters than those from other parts, but more importantly, their production rate is also much lower!"
"Precisely because soul bones from this part have a low production rate and offer greater assistance to Soul Masters, the starting price is... 50 million Gold Soul Coins! Each bid must not be less than 5 million Gold Soul Coins."
(end of chapter)
