The auction proceeded smoothly. Although most of the items were unremarkable curiosities, the people actively bidding were mostly those in the back rows. Those in the front—strong factions with immense wealth and power—rarely made a move.
Even the wealthy Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had only paid 300,000 to rescue a young girl. As for the other auction items, they had no intention of bidding at all.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is the final piece of this auction," the white-haired elder said, smiling as he took an exquisitely crafted box from a maid.
The box remained closed as the elder placed it on the auction stage.
"Recently, the auction house obtained this weapon by chance in the Star Dou Great Forest. Tests have shown that the forging materials of this weapon have never appeared on the continent before. Therefore, we cannot accurately assess its value."
After speaking, the elder opened the box. Inside lay a pair of gloves exuding an ancient aura. The moment Cheng Xiao saw them, he felt his heart tremble, as if the gloves were connected to him in some mysterious way.
"These gloves…" Cheng Xiao's eyes fixed on the pair within the box. In his mind, a shadowy figure appeared—one who dominated the world, radiating an aura of destruction, with countless massive dragons behind him.
"Little guy, what's wrong?" Dugu Bo noticed the strange aura around Cheng Xiao and turned toward him, his tone sharp yet controlled.
"Old man, these gloves are very useful to me," Cheng Xiao said, not explaining further. His gaze remained entirely on the gloves.
"I see," Dugu Bo understood instantly. Although he didn't know the specifics of Cheng Xiao's claim, these gloves were now definitely his target.
"If their value cannot be measured, what starting bid will the auction house set?" someone in the restless crowd shouted, unable to contain their curiosity.
"Hehe, don't worry. Although we are unsure of this weapon's origin, our expert appraisers have recognized its extraordinary nature," the white-haired elder teased, scanning the crowd before stopping on Imperial Marshal Ge Long in the front row.
Although they didn't know the gloves' origin, careful analysis suggested they were related to dragon-type Spirit Beasts or Soul Masters. Among everyone present, only Imperial Marshal Ge Long had a dragon-type Martial Soul, making him the most likely buyer.
After all, items related to dragon-type Soul Masters were extremely rare and highly sought after.
"Since you're all eager to bid, we'll start this item at 100,000 Gold Soul Coins. Place your bids!"
"This item is clearly no ordinary piece. I bid 150,000!" someone from the back shouted immediately after the elder spoke.
"150,000? I raise to 200,000!" came the next bid.
…
The bidding escalated rapidly. Soon, the mysterious gloves reached 600,000 Gold Soul Coins, a price enough to make many hesitate.
"600,000, first call! 600,000, second call!" the white-haired elder's voice trembled with excitement. The price had far exceeded the auction house's expectations.
To them, these gloves, though mysterious, were like a hot potato—difficult to auction without a precise valuation.
"800,000!" At this moment, Dugu Bo, who had remained silent, made his move.
"800,000!" The white-haired elder was stunned. He knew Dugu Bo's reputation but never expected him to bid so high. Could it be that this Title Douluo had recognized the gloves' true origin?
With 800,000 on the table, anyone still considering bidding fell silent.
"Thank you," Cheng Xiao said, surprised. At 600,000, he had been ready to pay with the gold card Ning Rongrong had given him. He didn't expect Dugu Bo to bid so high, which moved him greatly.
"Hehe, I don't know exactly what you need this for, but if you like it, it's yours," Dugu Bo said with a smile. Cheng Xiao's words of thanks had reached him in full, brightening the poison-title Douluo's mood.
After Dugu Bo's 800,000 bid, Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, who had intended to try bidding on the gloves, withdrew. With their sect's wealth, 800,000 was trivial, but Dugu Bo's reputation made further competition unnecessary.
It wasn't about offending him; at the Title Douluo level, one avoids trouble with such figures. After all, angering a Title Douluo over a weapon wasn't a worthwhile trade.
However, just as Cheng Xiao thought the price had settled, Imperial Marshal Ge Long in the front row broke the silence with an even more shocking bid:
"1,500,000."
"1,500,000!" The auctioneer was stunned. Dugu Bo's 800,000 was already high, yet here was another master raising the stakes. Cheng Xiao and Dugu Bo simultaneously glanced at the bidding button Ge Long had pressed.
Noticing their gaze, Ge Long turned directly toward them, smiling: "Dugu Mian, my apologies. This item is extremely important to me. I hope Your Excellency will allow me this chance."
"Hehe, Marshal Ge Long, don't worry. Auctions are fair," Dugu Bo said with a strange laugh, pressing the bid button in front of Ge Long.
"1,800,000!" The elder auctioneer's voice boomed with excitement at the rising bids.
"2,000,000!" Ge Long, determined to acquire the gloves, raised the bid. Though he didn't know their exact function, his instincts told him this was a must-have.
"2,200,000!"
"2,500,000!"
"2,800,000!"
"3,000,000!"
At three million, Dugu Bo immediately ceased bidding, smiling at Ge Long. "As expected of the Imperial Marshal. Three million is your call. I won't compete further; I don't have unlimited funds."
With that, Dugu Bo closed his eyes. His previous bids had been merely for show; the price at this level was more than enough for Ge Long.
"You're playing with me?" Ge Long finally reacted, scowling at Dugu Bo. His fists clenched, but he was powerless.
"Three million—surely no one will bid higher?" the auctioneer asked excitedly. "If so, the winner is…"
"Four million!"
Just as the auctioneer was about to announce Ge Long as the winner, Ning Fengzhi, who had remained silent, pressed the bid button, raising the price directly to four million.
A one-million surge left Ge Long stunned. He looked at Ning Fengzhi in disbelief, never expecting such a counter at this crucial moment.
Now, he truly had no funds left to compete…
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