Chapter 101: Hundred Thousand Year Soul Beast Embryo
"Dear guests, the finale of this auction is about to be launched. The price of this auction may become the most expensive item in the history of Douluo Continent's auctions. We will witness history!"
The curtain opened again, and Xu Jiujiu, dressed in golden clothes, stood on the auction table once more. Around her, even the soul guide shield had quietly opened.
There was an uproar at the auction. The auctioneer in golden clothes—this meant the price of the next item might exceed 100 million gold soul coins! Just as Xu Jiujiu said, they were about to witness history.
"Everyone knows that once a soul beast reaches 100,000 years of age, it can choose to transform into a human. After transforming, it is generally very talented."
At this moment, the red silk covering the auction item was lifted, revealing a huge, oval, gem-like object.
"What you are seeing now is a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast embryo that was sealed by a ninth-level soul guide using a ninth-level soul guide platform during the process of transforming into a human."
"You may wonder how this allows us to witness history. But after significant research, we've reached an astonishing conclusion: this hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast embryo can be absorbed by soul masters, and there's a probability it will form a new martial spirit for the soul master!"
"You now have five minutes of observation time. Please be prepared."
Xu Jiujiu, as the chief auctioneer, completely stirred the emotions of all buyers with this announcement.
"Brother Qinghan, can this really allow a soul master to have a new martial spirit?"
In Shrek's VIP room, Huo Yutong looked at the auction item with shock. Was there truly such a powerful item in the world, one that could directly allow a person to gain another martial spirit?
A new martial spirit meant nine empty soul rings. Even if each soul ring only gave the soul power bonus of around 60,000 years, it could elevate an ordinary Title Douluo to Super Douluo level.
"It should be true, but this would also merge the soul beast's consciousness into the martial soul. The new martial soul may be very incompatible with the soul master. And the soul beast sealed in this soul guide is no ordinary creature."
Lin Qinghan's spiritual sense had quietly spread toward the Conferred God Platform. Deep inside, he found a phantom exuding a terrifying chill.
It seemed to be the Snow Empress.
"Is that so? Then it's not very useful for soul masters?"
Wang Dong'er scratched her head. She already had twin martial spirits, so the soul beast embryo had limited appeal for her. If someone with twin martial spirits added another, a normal person would definitely die from the overload.
"Wang Dong'er, you're so silly. Even if that's the case, it still means a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone!" Xiao Xiao immediately countered Wang Dong'er's doubts.
"Of course I have to get it!"
In the VIP room of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, Xiao Hongchen slammed his hands on the table, staring at the 100,000-year soul beast embryo displayed on the soul guide screen, his eyes burning with desire.
"Xiao, don't be impulsive. We don't have that much money. The academy only gave us 20 million gold soul coins."
Ma Rulong hurriedly advised. He already knew the rules of the Starlight Auction House. The auctioneer wearing golden clothes meant this item was likely to go for over 100 million gold soul coins.
"Who said I'd use the academy's money? I'll use my family's. It's already in Mingde Hall's account."
Xiao Hongchen waved his hand, dismissing those trying to dissuade him.
He was ecstatic. If he obtained twin martial spirits, surpassing Lin Qinghan might not be impossible!
"The observation time is over. I would like to add: the probability of obtaining a new martial spirit is uncertain, but at the very least, one will receive a 100,000-year soul ring and soul bone. Therefore, it is suggested that only gifted soul masters absorb it, and their level should be at least 80."
"Now, the starting price is 100 million gold soul coins. Each bid must increase by at least 500,000 gold soul coins. Please begin bidding."
After the long introduction, the entire stage lighting focused on the 100,000-year soul beast embryo. The already magnificent Conferred God Platform appeared even more dazzling.
"One hundred and ten million!"
The bid came from Xiao Hongchen. An initial increase of 10 million gold soul coins caused many top families, who had considered pooling their funds, to back down.
But some special families continued to bid. Though the Body Sect was not present, many families with inherited martial spirits or treasure-hunting capabilities were eager to cultivate a peerless powerhouse.
"One hundred and fifty million gold soul coins!"
Seeing more competitors, Xiao Hongchen immediately raised the bid by 20 million gold soul coins. As he expected, the final price stalled at 150 million.
"One hundred and fifty million once! One hundred and fifty million twice! One hundred and fifty million three times! Deal! Congratulations to the buyer. A kind reminder: if cash is insufficient, the auction house supports in-kind exchanges at fair prices."
The soul guide barrier around Xu Jiujiu disappeared. The 100,000-year soul beast embryo was carried off the stage, and the lights dimmed. The auction was officially over.
"Xiao, was it really worth spending so much?"
The auctioneers had already delivered the embryo. Xiao Hongchen certainly didn't have that much liquid cash. He was now offering eighth-level soul guides one by one to offset part of the payment and serve as a deposit.
"Stop talking nonsense. I used my family's money, not the academy's. Besides, the academy's dean is my grandfather."
Xiao Hongchen had already forgotten the absurd price he paid. Holding the embryo, he began to fantasize about the power he would gain from acquiring a second martial spirit.
"Amazing! It actually sold for 150 million gold soul coins!"
It was the first time Huo Yutong had seen such a huge number. That amount could buy an entire city. To some people, was money really just a number?
"Alright, stop thinking about it. The auction is over. Let's go."
Lin Qinghan rubbed Huo Yutong's head. The confused little head felt better after being patted.
As for the Snow Empress embryo that Xiao Hongchen won, Lin Qinghan wasn't concerned for now.
Xu Jiawei had been quite devious—trying to exchange a mysterious and risky item for a high-end soul guide from the Sun and Moon Empire. He might have already offered a bounty for this deal.
An emperor wanting something for nothing—no wonder the Xingguan family was able to replace the White Tiger Dai family and become the rulers of the Star Luo Empire thousands of years ago.
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