It turned out that the bronze seal was merely an outer wrapping. What truly existed inside this seal was none other than the famous Imperial Jade Seal.
Ling Xiao’s Taiji Eye possessed the powerful analytical ability inherited from the Mountain-River Martial Soul, so naturally it could see through all of this.
Others could not.
He forcibly suppressed his excitement, keeping his expression calm and indifferent.
Only Yue Nü, sitting beside him, noticed the slight trembling of his body. She felt a little puzzled but did not ask.
For this seal, there were actually not many interested parties. After all, it was merely an immortal-grade treasure weapon. Apart from some warriors who liked collecting antiques, few strong experts would want an immortal-grade treasure weapon.
Repairing ancient inscriptions was something no one on the Heavenly Dragon Continent or Divine Phoenix Continent could do, not even the Five Immortal Islands.
It was said that on some continents near the Gate of Heaven’s Chosen, there seemed to be people capable of it, but no one could confirm this.
Therefore, wanting this item was purely a case of it being useless yet intriguing.
Yun Ya had been forced to host here, so she did not display her seductive skills. She merely gave a brief, indifferent appraisal, then announced the reserve price.
One million low-grade spirit stones.
Compared to the previous items, this reserve price was a full nine million low-grade spirit stones lower. Clearly, even the Black Wind Tower did not care much about such a thing.
There were not many bidders, but it was not without any offers.
After a moment, an elderly voice rang out from the crowd. “This old man quite likes such antiques. One million low-grade spirit stones, I bid.”
The older the warrior, the more they understood the history of the ancient era. Most likely, those buying this seal hoped to gain some benefit from it.
In any case, it was only one million low-grade spirit stones, not excessively expensive.
“Mang Xiao, you have not won anything yet. Are you not going to bid?”
Mo Shaoyou asked with a smile.
“Why do you not bid then?”
Mang Xiao countered.
“Hehe, since Senior White Beard has already bid, why should I compete with him?”
Mo Shaoyou smiled and said.
Everyone inwardly despised him. This fellow clearly looked down on the seal, yet he insisted on saying he was doing the old man a favour.
Truly shameless.
“Ling Xiao, are you not so capable? Why are you not bidding now?”
Mo Shaoyou turned to Ling Xiao and asked.
“Whether I bid or not, what business is it of yours?”
Ling Xiao glanced at Mo Shaoyou disdainfully, then raised two fingers. “Two million low-grade spirit stones. I also like collecting these rare and strange things.”
Hearing this, everyone thought he was simply venting his anger against Mo Shaoyou, which was why he deliberately bid.
Little did they know he was extremely nervous inside.
He feared his act might be seen through by some people.
If anyone discovered this was the Imperial Jade Seal, the price today would probably reach hundreds of millions. At that point, he would truly have to bleed heavily.
After all, the Imperial Jade Seal was the one used by the Holy Dynasty for tens of thousands of years, crafted from divine jade of the ancient era.
It not only had the function of suppressing national fortune, but was also said to be an extremely powerful magical treasure, though its usage method had been lost.
Although he did not know which skilled craftsman had wrapped the Imperial Jade Seal in that miraculous bronze seal, this was a huge opportunity for him to pick up a bargain.
The old man glanced at Ling Xiao and sighed inwardly. Young people were indeed impulsive. Provoked a little, and he bid.
For something like this, it was not worth spending two million low-grade spirit stones.
“Hehe, Young Hero Ling is indeed wealthy. Then this old man will not compete with you. The item is yours!”
Originally, the old man just wanted to buy it for fun. One million low-grade spirit stones was acceptable, but anything higher, and he would be unwilling.
He had been the only bidder. Once he gave up, no one else was willing to continue bidding.
“What a foolish fellow, with money to burn.”
Both Mang Xiao and Mo Shaoyou looked at Ling Xiao as if he were an idiot, finding it amusing.
Ling Xiao completely ignored them.
To acquire the Imperial Jade Seal for a mere two million low-grade spirit stones, let alone calling him foolish, even if they pointed at his nose and called him an idiot, it would not matter.
Who was the real idiot, he knew very well in his heart.
“Deal!”
Yun Ya decisively struck the gavel, awarding the seal to Ling Xiao.
Although she did not quite understand why Ling Xiao was willing to spend two million low-grade spirit stones on what appeared to be an unremarkable seal, she believed Ling Xiao was not the type to act without reason. Since he bid, it must be because the seal was valuable.
“Next is the final auction item, the highlight of today’s auction. I believe everyone present will be very interested!”
Yun Ya revealed a mysterious smile, then instructed someone to bring the item up.
“I believe everyone should recognise this. It is a martial soul. But what kind of martial soul is it?”
Yun Ya deliberately built suspense. Only after capturing everyone’s attention did she say, “It is the martial soul of the ancient gluttonous beast Taotie!
Legend has it that Taotie once crossed the Profound Realm and gave birth to an offspring. Later, during the ancient war, it turned into a martial soul and has been preserved until now!
The value of this ancient martial soul, I am sure I do not need to explain further. Those interested in bidding, please prepare your offers.”
“It is actually the Taotie martial soul!”
Excitement shone in Ling Xiao’s eyes.
He had comprehended a powerful move in the third step of his Light-Shadow Mysteries, Taotie Apocalypse.
But that was ultimately just the power of the mysteries, not perfect enough.
If he integrated the Taotie martial soul, the power of this move would likely increase significantly.
He had once even thought that if each mystery ultimate move was paired with a special martial soul, the power of every move could be elevated to a new level.
At that time, it was just a vague idea.
But today, seeing the appearance of the Taotie martial soul, this idea might become reality.
Integrating the Taotie martial soul into the move, using the Light-Shadow Mysteries derived from the Mountain-River Martial Soul to unleash its maximum power.
This should be the direction he would strive towards in the future.
His own cultivation needed to improve, but the power of his moves should also continue to increase.
However, the benefits of the Taotie martial soul were simply too great. It was not only useful to him, Ling Xiao, but to almost every warrior present.
The legendary ancient Taotie was extremely powerful. Although this was only the martial soul of Taotie’s offspring, it should at least have one percent of Taotie’s strength.
Such a martial soul was something many warriors dreamed of obtaining.
Seeing the atmosphere was ripe, Yun Ya smiled and said, “The reserve price for the Taotie martial soul is thirty million low-grade spirit stones. Everyone may begin bidding.”
As the finale item, its reserve price was clearly higher than any previous item.
Including the Ghost Fiend Mother-Child Swords and the Youying Sword!
