The box covered in red cloth was brought onto the stage. The Auctioneer introduced, "This Soul Bone comes from the right arm bone of a nearly twenty-thousand-year-old Great Strength Vajra Bear."
"I presume there's no need for me to introduce the Great Strength Vajra Bear Soul Beast too much."
"As high-level Soul Beasts, their right arm bones are highly likely to produce a palm or claw type Soul Skill, making it an absolute top choice for attack-type beast Martial Souls."
"Even Soul Masters whose attributes don't match can gain an extra means of attack, though it will be slightly less effective by comparison."
Li Qing noticed that Dugu Bo couldn't help but show a hint of joy on his face after hearing about this Soul Bone, but his eyes dimmed again in just an instant.
This Soul Bone was indeed quite suitable for him and Dugu Yan right now.
It's just that the price of ordinary ten-thousand-year Soul Bones is already over ten million, and a nearly twenty-thousand-year one would definitely not be less than thirty million. Moreover, today's price would surely exceed that by quite a bit.
He might not be able to afford it.
As for whether someone would use this Soul Bone to trade for Li Qing's Martial Soul evolution method, unless there were no other less valuable options, it was highly unlikely.
Because, as the Auctioneer said, this Soul Bone was very versatile; any Soul Master could use it.
"Twenty-thousand-year Great Strength Vajra Bear right arm Soul Bone, starting bid five million Gold Soul Coins, each bid must not be less than one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins. Bidding starts now."
The Auctioneer unveiled the red cloth and announced a relatively low starting bid, completely unafraid that the price wouldn't be driven up.
"Six hundred..."
"Ten million."
...
Someone's 'million' from six million hadn't even left their mouth before they were suppressed by ten million. After that, others also successively increased their bids, mostly by one million at a time.
Seeing this, Li Qing couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "There really are so many rich people."
However, what surprised Li Qing somewhat was that neither Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, nor Chrysanthemum Pass showed any intention of bidding from beginning to end.
It was as if they didn't care at all.
He didn't know if they were waiting for a decisive opportunity or if they truly had enough Soul Bones and didn't care about that one piece. Li Qing felt the former possibility was greater.
After all, even if they didn't use it for trade, they could still use it themselves.
"Thirty million!"
The price of the Soul Bone had just been pushed to twenty million when Sword Douluo suddenly spoke, directly raising the price by ten million, causing the entire auction hall to suddenly fall into silence.
Because the one who bid was a Title Douluo, and a Title Douluo from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School at that.
The value of the four characters Title Douluo goes without saying, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is famously wealthy. Continuing to bid would seem somewhat irrational.
The Auctioneer frowned slightly. This was not the situation she wanted to see.
A nearly twenty-thousand-year Great Strength Vajra Bear right arm Soul Bone would absolutely be worth more than thirty million even during normal times. If it was taken by them just like this, she might not even survive the night.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School bids thirty million. Is there any higher bid?"
As the Auctioneer spoke, she looked towards Ju Douluo, who was sitting in another corner. Her eyes seemed to be saying, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is your Spirit Hall's mortal enemy. Aren't you going to raise the price?"
"Forty million!"
Yue Guan didn't disappoint, directly adding another ten million on top of the thirty million. It was unclear whether he genuinely wanted it or was deliberately annoying Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.
Upon hearing this, the Auctioneer finally breathed a sigh of relief.
In normal times, this Soul Bone would be worth roughly this price. This meant that even if no one followed up later, she wouldn't be punished for it.
She hadn't expected that this effeminate man would actually have such a spirited side.
"Ju Douluo bids forty million. Is there any higher bid? This is a nearly twenty-thousand-year Great Strength Vajra Bear right arm Soul Bone, an absolute perfect match for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon and Bone Dragon!"
For a higher commission, the Auctioneer was practically saying, "I want to fleece the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
Ning Fengzhi and the others weren't so petty as to get angry or annoyed over this. After all, it wasn't uncommon in an auction house, and getting upset over a trifle would truly damage their reputation.
It would truly damage their reputation.
"Forty-five million!"
Yu Yuanzhen called out his bid, but he didn't provoke or say anything harsh, as if he was genuinely calling out "forty-five" instead of "forty-five million."
"Fifty million!"
Yue Guan didn't hesitate at all, adding five million almost the instant Yu Yuanzhen made his bid. He displayed an attitude of being determined to get it, silencing Yu Yuanzhen directly.
Suitable Soul Bones were priceless but hard to find, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was not as wealthy as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall.
"Fifty-one million."
Yue Guan suddenly turned his head, looking coldly at Ao De Biao. The latter, however, smiled and nodded at him, as if completely unaware that there was anything wrong with his bid.
This old fellow.
There was naturally nothing wrong with a normal bid, but that old fellow insisted on only adding one million. Coupled with his smile, it made Yue Guan feel like the other party was provoking him.
Everyone was quite surprised by Ao De Biao's bid.
Although bidding in an auction house was based on ability, that was the Spirit Hall! Even if you raised the price after Ning Fengzhi and the others, it would be fine. Did he really think the people from the Spirit Hall were so easy to deal with?
They couldn't understand where he got his courage.
"If you're going to add, add more! What's the meaning of only adding one million? Anyone who didn't know better would think the Seven Great Clans were about to go bankrupt! Fifty-five million."
Yue Guan made no attempt to conceal the threat in his words.
"Sixty million!"
Ao De Biao immediately responded, a faint smile still on his face.
Yu Yuanzhen looked at Ning Fengzhi and asked, "What's with this old guy? Could it be that someone among the Seven Great Clans has broken through to Title Douluo and wants to use this opportunity to show off?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, indicating that he wasn't sure either.
However, Li Qing was somewhat confused upon hearing Yu Yuanzhen's words. The Seven Great Clans didn't have Title Douluo? Then how did they guard so much wealth?
Did the various powers not lack money, or did they disdain to do so?
"Sixty million! Earl Ao De Biao bids sixty million! Is there any higher bid?" The Auctioneer looked at Yue Guan, her words carrying a hint of anticipation.
"Sixty million, going once!"
"Sixty million, going twice!"
"Sixty million..."
The Auctioneer's pace gradually slowed, but even as she drew out her final breath, almost failing to catch it, Yue Guan still didn't speak. The latter acted as if he hadn't heard.
"Third time, sold!"
"Congratulations to Earl Ao De Biao for acquiring this nearly twenty-thousand-year Great Strength Vajra Bear right arm Soul Bone."
With no other choice, the Auctioneer could only bring down the hammer.
Someone came onto the stage, carrying the box containing the Soul Bone, and presented it to Ao De Biao. After Oslo received it, he handed over a card and settled the payment on the spot.
"For the next item, I won't make too many introductions. Please welcome Young Master Li Qing to the stage."
The value of a Soul Bone couldn't be judged solely by its age. Having the Auction House bid on someone's behalf could easily offend others, so the best method was for Li Qing to do it himself. This was something they had communicated and agreed upon with Li Qing beforehand.
Upon hearing this, Li Qing stood up and slowly walked onto the stage, taking the gavel from the Auctioneer's hand.