Extraordinary Rise: Starting Contract with the Silver Dragon Countess

Chapter 146 Stunning Auctioneer

Andre naturally shared Saxon's determination.

If Prince Xia Zuo could obtain another piece of divine and demonic equipment, combining the two pieces of divine and demonic equipment together would easily allow him to create a more powerful "special forces" army.

Currently, Prince Xia Zuo has three "special-level" troops under his command, each with 300 people.

Only one of them is stationed with the prince, and the rest are carrying out missions in various parts of the continent.

The three "special-level" armies used "divine and demonic equipment", one of which was owned by the Eastern Territory Empire itself, and the other was acquired by Prince Xia Zuo at a huge price from Mammon, the lord of Minauros in the third level of hell, the financier of hell, and the owner of Pawnshop No. 8.

Apart from the fact that Cohen stole a dragon egg from him in front of so many people, Mammon's historical record can be described as very glorious.

He has had large-scale transactions with the top leaders of the five major human empires, and his biggest financial backer in the Eastern Territory Empire is Prince Xia Zuo.

In order to form this "special forces" army, Prince Xia Zuo almost spent half of his fortune and only exchanged a thousand sets from Mammon.

For a period of time, the Prince's Palace was struggling to even maintain daily expenses, otherwise he would not have set his sights on Princess Grace's "Flaming Red Lips" business.

There is no way around it, this expenditure is necessary because the difficulty of forming an "elite-level" army and a "special-level" army is completely different.

To form an "elite" army, if you don't have "divine and demonic equipment", you can engrave formations on the soldiers, and then through long-term training and coordination, form battle formations to achieve "elite" combat effectiveness.

It’s just that these formations will cause extremely serious damage to the soldiers’ physical and mental health, resulting in a shorter average service age for the soldiers.

Soldiers need to be replaced constantly, which consumes more resources and time.

As a prince of the empire, he can barely afford this loss.

But this is not the case for "special-level" troops. The prerequisite for "special-level" is the ability to use two different battle formations, and these two battle formations can also resonate.

Either they are activated by the magic array on the body, or they are activated by the magic array on the equipment.

At this time, it is completely impossible to engrave magic circles on the soldiers' bodies. No soldier can withstand the pressure of two magic circles at the same time.

Therefore, there is only one way to go, which is to equip two kinds of "divine and demonic equipment" to achieve the effect of having two battle formations.

This is how the "special forces" on the mainland are organized and trained.

In addition, for people who do not have detailed production drawings, the equipment of gods and demons is a non-renewable resource, and one set is less as it is used.

After years of fighting, Prince Xia Zuo has lost more than a hundred sets, and now there are only enough for a "special-level" army of 900 people.

If Xia Zuo could get a new set of "divine and demonic equipment" production drawings, it would mean that his "special-level" army could be produced continuously.

The eldest princess of the empire, Her Royal Highness Grace Tang, would never have any chance to get her hands on the throne again.

With this in mind, Andrei strengthened his determination to urge Saxon to get this thing at all costs.

Saxon's eyes were filled with deep desire and excitement, and he also knew the significance of a set of "divine and demonic equipment" production drawings.

He couldn't help but said:

"Sir, do you think we should take advantage of this opportunity..."

He made a throat-slitting gesture under his neck.

Andre shook his head and said:

"Not to mention that Mr. Yan's wife is a ninth-level transcendent, just based on her identity, you can't do anything dirty.

Anyone who can hold a senior executive position in the 'Flaming Red Lips' must have a very close relationship with Her Royal Highness the Princess of the Eastern Territory Empire.

You can’t use force against people like this.”

Saxon was obviously disappointed, but soon cheered up and said:
“Didn’t he say he was going to sell this thing at auction?

No one knows the value of this thing yet. If we offer a suitable price, won't it be easy to auction it off?"

Andre had the same idea. He looked up at the pile of information about the "Ashes Vault" that had just been taken out from the royal secret vault and said softly:

"Your Highness, just in case, please don't return these materials for now.

Anyway, the auction is only a few days away, what do you think? "

Saxon was stunned for a moment, then a sinister arc appeared at the corner of his mouth, and he said slowly:
"Sir, you are so thoughtful!"

……

Cohen looked at the gorgeously dressed Mavis, his eyes shining with excitement.

Mavis wore a slim-fitting purple halter dress with a nipped waist and a pair of black ankle-length satin open-toed stilettos.

It fully outlines the graceful and tall figure.

As she walked, her slender and straight legs were exposed, like a beautifully carved work of art, and her delicate skin was as smooth as white jade, gleaming slightly under the light.

Her long hair falls on her shoulders like a waterfall, and the slightly curly ends add a touch of charm.

There is a gentle smile on her delicate face, and her whole body exudes an elegant and dignified temperament, which is unforgettable at first sight.

Cohen sighed from the bottom of his heart:
"Beauty is a disaster. I wonder how many people she will charm tonight."

Mavis chuckled and suddenly asked:
"How do I compare to those women of yours?"

Cohen replied:

"They each have their merits, but if we really have to compare them, you have to rank behind them!"

The smile on Mavis's lips froze slightly, and his eyebrows raised slightly.

Cohen quickly said:

"You also said that they are my women, and they definitely come first in my heart.

If you want to get the same treatment, you are welcome to join our team at any time! "

Faced with Cohen's blatant teasing, Mavis was not angry, but just uttered an ambiguous sneer.

Soon there was a knock on the door. It was Julian.

As Julian entered the room, he was also stunned by her beauty and conquered by Mevis's extraordinary temperament and appearance.

He exclaimed:

"Sir, at least tonight, you will be the envy of all the men present."

Cohen laughed and said:

"Let them be jealous, dear Baron. Have we found the 'shill' who will raise the price for His Royal Highness the Third Prince?"

Julian nodded and said:

"The person has been arranged, but are you sure he will follow?

A legendary magic weapon, or a founding marshal's sword, in exchange for a bunch of blueprints whose value cannot be proven..."

Cohen smiled confidently and said:

"Don't worry, I'm sure he'll do whatever it takes to get what's in my hands!"

……

As the lights came on, the capital of the Kingdom of Ceylon, Quesaon, entered into a night carnival. Outside the auction, celebrities gathered. As the largest catering industry leader in the capital, Julian's appeal was unquestionable.

The spacious and luxurious auction hall was brightly lit, like a dazzling palace, and was packed with people.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on the auction table, where stood a stunning auctioneer.

All the women present today were overshadowed by Mavis on the stage.

Mavis stood at the auction table, his bright eyes flashing with sharp light, as if he could see through the minds of every bidder.

Her red lips parted slightly, and her voice was clear and infectious, echoing in the hall like the sound of nature.

Holding an exquisite gavel in her bare hands, she gently knocked on the auction table, signaling the official start of the auction.

The first thing that appeared before everyone was an ancient scroll. The scroll slowly unfolded, and Mephis's magnetic and beautiful voice slowly introduced the historical background and artistic value of this work.

The sound is like the gurgling of water, showing the charm of this painting to the fullest.

After the explanation, Mephis had just announced the starting price when the audience raised their signs and the price continued to rise.

In the box, Saxon was dazzled and deeply attracted by Mavis's beautiful appearance and unparalleled temperament.

Andrei, who was standing beside him, coughed twice before coming back to his senses and sighed:
"Our country is too small. There are still more beauties on the mainland!"

Andre reminded:

"Your Highness, don't forget our business today."

Saxon said:
"I'm just sighing, such a beautiful woman, sir, are you not interested at all?
Such a wonderful woman, even just a moment of pleasure would be worth my life!"

Andre narrowed his eyes slightly and said lightly:
“I only know that anyone who has the ability to control a woman of this level must not be underestimated.

Your Highness, don’t forget that this young woman is also a powerful ninth-level transcendent.

Even if extraordinary people can delay aging, nothing can be seen from their appearance.

But judging from her demeanor during our last meal, I guessed that her age was no more than forty.

How many ninth-level cultivators under the age of forty have you seen?

Are you sure you want to provoke a man who can make a woman like this willingly marry him, Your Highness?"

Saxon put away his charming thoughts, a serious look appeared on his face, and he said:
"Sir, you're right. People like this are only suitable for friendship, not enemies."

The atmosphere in the auction hall had become extremely heated. Driven by Mavis, shockingly high prices were reported for each item, and even Saxon, who was sitting in the box, couldn't help but be amazed.

He secretly thought that these powerful people in the royal capital were still too rich. When he ascended the throne, he would definitely kill a few of them to enrich the national treasury.

The current introduction is a string of dazzling jewels. Mavis's penetrating voice introduces this string of jewels that Cohen robbed from Grace:
"This full-color ice-green bead necklace is pure and flawless, and is extremely rare.

It can be compared to the one worn by Her Majesty Klein, the Empress of the Central Empire, when she ascended the throne.

The market valuation is between 100,000 and 150,000 gold coins, and the starting price is 10,000 gold coins..."

"One hundred thousand!"

"One hundred and ten thousand!"

……

Cohen looked at the crazy bidding from the audience and was secretly shocked.

An ordinary necklace, not even a magical equipment, was actually assessed to have a market price of 100,000 gold coins.

It’s still too easy to make money from women!

Now he finally understood why Grace was so rich.

It seems that the one million he asked for was still not enough. With the financial strength of this wealthy aunt, she probably wouldn't even frown even if he asked for five million.

Putting aside Cohen’s little thoughts, after the auction of this piece of jewelry, the next thing to deal with is the blueprint.

Mavis's sweet voice rang out from the stage:
“The next lot is more interesting.

It is a mysterious blueprint from ancient times, carrying the weight of time and history, like a mysterious door leading to the distant past.

Mephis slowly unfolded an enlarged drawing and continued:

"Every line and every symbol here contains the wisdom and creativity of ancient humans.

Just imagine, what kind of glory and legends it has witnessed in the mysterious ancient times?

It may be the design blueprint of a great building, or it may be the inheritance code of some mysterious skill.

Its value lies not only in its antiquity, but also in the infinite possibilities it represents!
For scholars, it is a precious clue to the study of ancient civilization; for collectors, it is a unique treasure worthy of being passed down from generation to generation; for artists, it is a source of inspiration.

Owning this drawing is equivalent to having a wonderful journey of touching history!

Please do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help this ancient treasure find its rightful home."

It must be said that Mevis's superb rhetoric, combined with her stunning appearance, really heated up the atmosphere, causing this seemingly incomprehensible drawing to attract quite a bit of attention.

Mavis's lips curled slightly, and he said slowly:

“According to the owner’s request, this item will not be accepted in cash, but rather in exchange.

Our distinguished guest is interested in historical relics and hopes to exchange it for a relic of profound historical value that bears witness to historical changes and the rise and fall of dynasties."

After hearing Mavis' request, Saxon in the box showed a look of surprise, and Andre beside him was also caught off guard.

They only accept barter.

Saxon frowned slightly and said:

“Cultural relics?

There are a few good things in the room, but I don’t know if the other party would like them.”

Andrei said with a serious expression:

"I don't think ordinary things can impress him.

Didn’t Mr. Yan also say during our last meal that he was a collector of cultural relics and that he might not be willing to exchange ordinary items?

I guess it's because I can't figure out anything with this blueprint, so I'm thinking of trading it for a more valuable artifact."

The two were discussing in low voices when someone outside started bidding:

"How about the manuscript of the great Ceylon poet Dan Vidin?"

Mavis looked at a box not far away, and the magic light outside the box turned red.

Mavis smiled and said:

"Sorry, the owner of the drawings does not accept this offer."

At this time, everyone also learned where the owner of the item was.

When he saw the location of the man's box, he looked surprised again.

That was the box of Baron Julian Singer, the convener of the auction.

Could it be that this auction item belongs to Julian himself?
Soon, there was another offer:
“How about the ‘Basel Stone’?
This stone tablet carries military regulations issued by a founding general of the Kingdom of Ceylon. It should be very valuable.

This young master is not very interested in the blueprints, but I am willing to exchange this stone tablet for the opportunity to invite the young lady to dinner. Is that possible?"

After everyone saw who had spoken, they couldn't help but smile knowingly.

It's really a case of the son selling his father's land without any regret. If the founding general Basel knew that his unworthy descendants were going to sell his original military orders just to win the smile of a beautiful woman, he would probably be so angry that he would jump out of his coffin.

No wonder the family of this founding general has become increasingly decadent in recent years. With such "outstanding" descendants, it would be abnormal if they didn't decline!

Mavis still had a gentle and elegant smile on his face. He glanced at Cohen's box and saw the red light was still on.

She said apologetically:

"I'm very sorry, it seems the owner of the item is not interested in the stele."

In the box, Saxon's expression had become extremely ugly, and he muttered:
"This brat, he doesn't even look down on the military order stone tablet carved by General Basel himself?

Does he have such a big appetite? "

Andre said calmly:
“He’s had the blueprints for who knows how long, and he must have studied them countless times.

Even if he didn't know the true purpose of this blueprint, he knew it had a profound history, and ordinary cultural relics really couldn't affect him."

Saxon sighed:
"He doesn't even look down on the things of the founding generals. Do I have to give him the things of our great grandfather?"

As he was speaking, Saxon was suddenly stunned and said to himself:
"I don't have anything from my great grandfather, but I have one thing..."

Andre's heart moved, and he frowned and said:
"Your Highness, are you talking about the 'National Sword'?"

Saxon nodded and said:

"After all, it's the sword of the founding marshal, this guy wouldn't refuse it, would he?

It's also a legendary magical equipment, which is more than enough to exchange for his set of blueprints."

Andre looked thoughtful:
“The value is sufficient, but it would be too ostentatious.

Exchanging a founding marshal's sword for a set of mysterious blueprints would surely lead some to believe there's something fishy going on."

Saxon frowned and thought for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled and said:

"That's not necessarily the case. Let's see the situation first. If that doesn't work, then use the 'National Sword'.

It's okay, I'm sure no one will get suspicious!"

The noble young master who bid "Basel Stone Tablet" glanced at the box where Cohen was and said unhappily:

"Hey, I don't like the stone tablet, but what else do you want?"

Cohen's voice slowly rang out:
"It would be best if it were a weapon or something like that, something of collectible and commemorative value."

The noble young master's eyes lit up and he said quickly:
"Yes, yes. Do you want General Basel's command sword? It's also a gold-level magic equipment."

Cohen's mouth twitched slightly, he looked at Julian and said:

"This top-notch young master is really good. Where did you find this shill?"

Julian said in an inexplicably complicated tone:

"A dissolute young master who squandered his family fortune in a wasteful and idle manner.

There are many people like him in Quesaon.

As long as you give them money and let them continue to live a luxurious high-society life, they will do anything for you."

Cohen laughed sarcastically:

"It's understandable. After all, not everyone can shoulder the family's glory and future."

After sighing, Cohen raised his voice and answered the dandy young master's question:
"The founding general's command sword?

interesting!
If it is genuine, this blueprint..."

"slow!"

A loud voice suddenly interrupted Cohen's words.

Hearing this shout, Cohen's lips curled up slightly, and Mavis on the auction table also felt happy. As he looked at Cohen, his eyes unconsciously added a hint of appreciation and tenderness.

Immediately afterwards, an arrogant voice sounded in the auction hall:

"Bell, you never even look in the mirror before you go out. Do you think you're worthy of this lady?

Get out of here and stop embarrassing yourself by using your ancestor's command knife.

Ms. Auctioneer, I'm offering a sword that belonged to a founding marshal!

I wonder if I could have dinner with you?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire auction hall was shocked.

Who is this prodigal son who actually wants to use the sword of a founding marshal to pick up women?

Have the descendants of the founding generals all become a group of jealous playboys?

The future of the kingdom is bleak!

However, when they saw the box where the voice came from, their faces showed expressions of enlightenment.

The person sitting in that box was the third prince Saxon!
This prince's lust and romanticism are as well known to the people of the royal capital as his abilities.

If that were him, then everything would make sense.

Inside the box, Andre stared at Saxon with a complicated expression. After a long silence, he managed to say:

"That's indeed an idea, but I'm afraid your highness's reputation will be..."

Andre coughed twice and didn't finish his words.

Saxon said indifferently:

"At worst, I'll be called over by my father and scolded. Didn't you say that this marshal later conspired against us?

I'm sure my father won't be too angry."

Cohen responded from the box:

"The sword of the founding marshal!

Yes, this deal can be done!"

Mavis knocked the gavel lightly and said softly:

"make a deal!"

……

After the auction, in the trading room, Cohen smiled and said to Saxon:

"Your Highness is so interested in this blueprint. Could it be that he has discovered something?"

Saxon replied calmly:

"That's not the case. I just can't stand people like Bell bothering the lady."

Cohen smiled faintly and said:
"Is the deal still valid?

I heard that this sword is extremely valuable. If His Highness were to exchange it for a useless blueprint..."

Saxon was a little nervous, but he tried to hide it and said:
“It counts, of course it counts.

If I don’t keep my word in front of so many people, how can I survive in Quesarion if the news gets out?”

Cohen showed an expression of emotion and said solemnly:

“Your Highness is truly generous. This trip to the Kingdom of Ceylon is well worth the effort to meet such an outstanding figure as Your Highness!

If Your Highness has the opportunity to visit the Eastern Territory Empire in the future, please be sure to contact me. I work at the Flaming Lips headquarters!"

Saxon said with a smile on his face:
"sure."

Cohen chuckled and took out the production drawings of the "improved" "Star Guardian Armor".

Handed it to him under Saxon's burning gaze.

Saxon suppressed the trembling in his hands, took the blueprint, and handed it to Andre beside him with a seemingly nonchalant look, saying:
"This is the complete blueprint. Sir, can you find out anything else from it?"

Andre took the drawing, looked through it carefully for a while, his expression relaxed slightly, and he gave Saxon a look.

It's the real thing!

Cohen smiled inwardly, of course it was the real thing, the materials and craftsmanship used on it were the same as the real "Star Guardian Armor".

The only thing Cohen changed was the core driving array.

The driving core composed of countless magic array nodes will play a completely different role by changing a few key points.

After Saxon painstakingly assembled it, he discovered that the magic circle could not be powered at all.

By the time Saxon realized he had been tricked, Cohen had already disappeared without a trace.

Receiving Andre's eyes, Saxon immediately put his mind at ease and took out the legendary magic weapon, the sword of the founding marshal of the Kingdom of Ceylon, the "Sword of National Defense".

Cohen also checked the authenticity and put it away with a smile.

Both sides thought they had gained a huge advantage over the other. For a moment, both the host and the guests were having a great time, and the atmosphere was more harmonious than ever before!
(End of this chapter)