Chapter 64: Silver Threaded Armor
Chapter 64: Silver Threaded Armor
The fourth and fifth floors of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower were both auction halls. The fourth floor was filled with ordinary seats, and in its center stood a high, circular platform—the auction stage, where the auctioneer would conduct the sale of items. The fifth floor, on the other hand, was composed of private rooms, commonly known as VIP suites. They were arranged in a ring, encircling an open space, and through the windows of these suites, one could get a clear view of the auction stage on the fourth floor below.
Led by Zheng Fu, the Shopkeeper of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, Ye Xing arrived at one of the larger suites. The interior was lavishly decorated, with walls adorned with calligraphy and paintings by famous artists, giving it a classical and grand atmosphere. There was a bed meant for resting, and beyond an exquisite screen were a table, chairs, and a tea table. Two young and beautiful female attendants were preparing tea for Ye Xing.
"Greetings. This is your suite. The auction will begin in just a few minutes, so please have some tea while you wait," Shopkeeper Zheng Fu of the Ten Thousand Treasures Tower said respectfully. "Please don’t hesitate to let me know if you need anything!"
"Mm, alright," Ye Xing said with a smile. "There’s nothing else. You can go about your business."
"Very well. Please let me know if you require anything. You are a Seven-Star Guest of our Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, so you will receive a 40% discount on all your purchases here. I wish you a successful auction!" After speaking respectfully, Shopkeeper Zheng Fu exited the suite, gently closing the door behind him.
’A 40% discount?’ Ye Xing’s eyes lit up. ’This VIP status is amazing! If I buy a Qiankun Bag later for five thousand Gold Coins, I’ll save two thousand right away. Holy crap, in that case, I should buy a bunch of stuff. It’s only worth it if I spend all my money.’
Ye Xing sat down in a large armchair and looked through the window at the fourth-floor auction hall below.
People gradually streamed into the auction hall, finding their respective seats. The hall was packed, with every seat taken. A visual estimate suggested there were three to five hundred people present. They whispered and chatted amongst themselves, and the buzz of their various conversations made the hall feel quite noisy.
DONG!
A sudden, sharp sound rang out. On the auction stage, the auctioneer had slammed a Little Golden Hammer onto the table and announced loudly, "Quiet! Everyone quiet down. The auction will now officially begin."
The noisy auction hall instantly fell silent, and all eyes were drawn to the auction stage.
The auctioneer got straight to the point, announcing loudly, "There are a total of thirty treasures up for auction today, including rare items like Elixirs and weapons. We will now begin the bidding for our first item—a Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill! As everyone knows, Elixirs are generally divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower Three Grades. Lower Grade Elixirs have many impurities that require a great deal of time to purify. The higher the quality of the Elixir, the more it aids one’s Cultivation, but such Elixirs are also exceedingly rare. This Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill comes from the Medicine King Valley, and there is only one. After consuming it, one can immediately generate pure True Qi to advance their Cultivation, with no need for any refinement. It is suitable for a Martial Artist at the Late-stage of Qi Gathering, in the Martial Arts Sixth Realm, to use when breaking through to the Seventh Realm. The starting bid is one hundred Gold Coins, and each increment must be no less than ten. Let the bidding begin!"
The moment the auctioneer’s voice fell, the crowd below erupted into an uproar.
"One hundred and fifty Gold Coins!"
"Two hundred Gold Coins!"
"It’s an Elixir from the Medicine King Valley! I bid three hundred Gold Coins!"
"Three hundred and twenty Gold Coins!"
"Three hundred and fifty Gold Coins!"
People in the crowd below kept calling out bids. Clearly, Elixirs from the Medicine King Valley were highly sought-after, and the price climbed steadily.
’If only they had a Top-grade Qi Nourishing Pill,’ Ye Xing thought to himself as he watched the auction from his VIP suite on the fifth floor. ’The Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill is an Elixir used by Martial Artists in the Qi Gathering Stage, from the Fourth to Sixth Realm. I’m only at the Martial Arts Second Realm right now. I’m still a long way off.’
Generally, the Qi Nourishing Pill is used by Martial Artists of the First to Third Realm, while the Qi Gathering Pill is used by those of the Fourth to Sixth Realm. Ye Xing had only just broken through to the Second Realm last night; he was still a ways from the Third Realm, let alone the Fourth. Therefore, Ye Xing was only watching the auction for the Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill for entertainment and had no intention of bidding.
"Four hundred and fifty Gold Coins!"
"Four hundred and sixty Gold Coins!"
The price for this Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill from the Medicine King Valley skyrocketed, ending up at more than four times its starting bid. In the end, it sold for four hundred and ninety Gold Coins. Although a Top-grade Qi Gathering Pill was precious, there was only one. For a single Qi Gathering Pill to sell for four hundred and ninety Gold Coins was, frankly, quite impressive.
"Now we will begin the auction for the second item—a Silver Threaded Armor," the auctioneer on the stage announced loudly. "This Silver Threaded Armor is woven from precious Secret Silver Threads. It is soft yet tough and can be worn close to the body. It is highly resistant to blades and swords. The starting bid is five hundred Gold Coins, with minimum increments of ten Gold Coins. Let the bidding begin!"
The crowd below, which had just fallen quiet, once again erupted into a clamor.
"Five hundred and twenty Gold Coins!"
"I bid five hundred and fifty Gold Coins!"
"Five hundred and sixty Gold Coins!"
"I’m bidding six hundred Gold Coins!"
Many people below were competing for it. Obviously, a lot of them wanted the Silver Threaded Armor. After all, buying a Silver Threaded Armor could save your life at a critical moment. When some Martial Artists entered the Demon Beast Mountain Range to fight Demon Beasts, having a Silver Threaded Armor for protection could significantly increase their combat effectiveness and reduce the danger. As for merchants and wealthy men, buying a Silver Threaded Armor was a way to protect their lives; if an enemy sent an assassin to kill them, the Silver Threaded Armor might just be what saves them.
Clearly, the Silver Threaded Armor was an excellent piece of defensive equipment that everyone wanted.
"Eight hundred Gold Coins!" From the VIP suite on the fifth floor, Ye Xing’s eyes glinted, and he immediately called out his bid in a deep voice.