Douluo Dalu: Golden Spirit Tree

Chapter 137 Auction

Wang Yan looked at the door and frowned slightly.

"Hotel staff shouldn't be allowed to go up to this floor casually, especially the meeting room."

Then a pleasant female voice was heard from outside.

"I'm sorry to bother you all. I'm not a hotel staff member. I'm from the Starlight Auction, and I'm here to deliver invitations to all the Shrek VIPs."

Lin Yi's eyes moved slightly, and he motioned Beibei to go forward and open the door.

The door opened, and the person who came in was a woman of about 28 or 29 years old. She was wearing a black long dress, which was dignified and perfectly outlined her beautiful curves.

Coupled with a pure and pretty face, this feeling of charm and youthfulness is undoubtedly extremely lethal to men.

It was obvious that Chen Zifeng and Xu Sanshi were both fascinated by the scene.

There are many good-looking girls in the team, but they are obviously not what they can get. Moreover, seeing them all day long has worn off the novelty. Suddenly seeing a beauty who is above their level, they naturally take the opportunity to feast their eyes.

But Chen Zifeng is fine, but Xu Sanshi really doesn't learn his lesson.

With a cold snort, Xu Sanshi's burly body suddenly froze, and he turned his head slowly, only to see a pretty face covered in frost.

"Nannan..."

Then Xu Sanshi received a look full of disgust.

The woman from before was walking into the house with graceful steps, folding her hands on her belly and bowing slightly to everyone.

"Hello, everyone at Shrek. I'm Qingya, the auctioneer from the Starlight Auction House. I'm sorry to bother you."

Wang Yan said politely, "No problem. Hello, Miss Qingya. Did you say earlier that you were here to deliver an invitation?"

Qingya nodded and gave Wang Yan a charming yet modest smile, which was indescribably moving.

"Yes, tonight, we're having a top-tier auction at the Starlight Auction House. This kind of auction is rare, with only one or two held each year, and only the most distinguished guests are invited. Since it's during the competition, our boss has asked me to deliver invitations to all the distinguished guests at Shrek. If you're free tonight, you can come and attend. I'm sure you won't be disappointed."

As he spoke, he took out a stack of invitations from somewhere and placed them on the table. He bowed slightly to everyone again and said with a smile, "The invitations have been delivered. I will not disturb you any further. I apologize again."

After saying this, he smiled, lowered his head, slowly took a few steps back, then turned around and left. When he left, he did not forget to close the door.

Wang Yan looked at the stack of exquisite gold-stamped invitations and couldn't help but admire, "Fifteen invitations, not one more, not one less, and they were even delivered to the hotel that was closed during the competition. This Starlight Auction House has quite the power."

Dai Yuheng picked up an invitation and said, "It's indeed Starlight's top auction. The requirements are very high. I wasn't qualified to participate before. There are indeed many good things in it, but the prices are also very attractive. What do you think?"

Lin Yi smiled slightly, "We still have to give face to the Xingluo Royal Family."

"Xingluo Royal Family?"

Wang Yan was a little surprised, and his students had a similar expression.

Seeing Dai Yuheng's surprised expression, Lin Yi felt helpless. "Senior Dai, it's fine if they don't know, but you, the eldest son of the Duke of White Tiger, haven't you thought of it?"

"what?"

"What's the name of the hotel we're staying in?"

"Star Emperor."

"What about the auction?"

"Starlight Auction House."

"What is the martial spirit of the Xingluo royal family?"

Dai Yueheng hesitated for a moment, a flash of realization in his eyes. "Xingguan..."

"Star King and Starlight are both royal properties!"

"Have you figured it out?" Lin Yi said with a smile.

"The answer is almost right there. How come I never thought about it that way?"

Dai Yuheng looked annoyed.

"Maybe these are common things for Senior Dai, so he didn't think too much about it," Lin Yi smiled and found an excuse for Dai Yuheng.

Wang Yan looked at the anticipation in the students' eyes as they looked at the invitations. "Everyone performed very well in this competition. It's not good to stay in the hotel all the time. Why not go and join in the fun?"

The last sentence was asked while looking at Lin Yi.

Obviously, without realizing it, Lin Yi has become the actual leader of the Shrek team.

Thinking of what happened before, Lin Yi's mouth curled up slightly.

"Since they have invited me sincerely, I will go."

After that, no one was in the mood to discuss tactics. Besides, there was no tactics to discuss in the first place. With absolute overwhelming combat power, the only thing they needed to think about was how much strength to expose.

That night, Lin Yi and others came to the Starlight Auction House under the guidance of Dai Yuheng, a local native.

Surprisingly, Qingya, who went to deliver the invitation, was actually waiting at the door. She was still wearing a black long dress. Because of the night and the luxurious lights of the auction house, she looked quite charming. Even Wang Yan, who was obsessed with the study of martial spirit theory, couldn't help but have a flash of surprise in his eyes.

Seeing Lin Yi and the others, Qingya also moved. She took light steps without moving her eyes. With her peripheral vision, she could tell that the Shrek group was vaguely led by Lin Yi. But seeing that Lin Yi had no intention of speaking, Qingya sensiblely did not step forward to talk to him. She just nodded slightly as a greeting.

Then he came close to Wang Yan, with a smile on his face like a spring breeze, and his heart beat faster when he looked at Wang Yan.

There was no formal smile, and Qingya's face showed undisguised surprise, but it did not cross the line. She folded her hands in front of her and bowed slightly.

"Welcome all distinguished guests from Shrek, thank you for your presence."

Wang Yan's soul power was average, but after years of research, his concentration was always sufficient. "How did Miss Qingya know that we would definitely come?"

Qingya smiled sweetly, "It is Qingya's duty to entertain all the distinguished guests from Shrek. Whether you will come or not, Qingya will wait here until the last moment."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and beckoned, "Dear guests, please follow me."

Seeing that everyone was following, Qingya walked in front, stopping from time to time and raising her hand to lead the way. Her high heels made crisp tapping sounds on the ground, and her slightly swaying waist brought out a roundness from under her skirt, showing an indescribable charm.

Wang Yan glanced over and couldn't help swallowing.

Everyone followed Qingya and walked along the magnificent and luxurious corridor to the deepest part. Two girls in golden dresses came up to them and saluted them. Although their temperament was not as charming as Qingya's, the youthful air that came from them was also pleasant.

Qingya walked up to one of the girls and said a few words to her. Then one of the girls turned around and pressed lightly on the wall, and then the wall flashed with light like water waves.

The girl placed her palm against it, and a horizontal beam of light swept across it, as if to confirm.

Lin Yi watched this scene from the side, somewhat surprised. This seemed like an alien fingerprint unlocking, no, a palm print. Without giving Lin Yi much time to react, the authentication was passed. A barely perceptible sound echoed from within the wall, and then it slowly parted to reveal the scene within.

Unlike the golden light outside, the scene inside is pure white. It is not cold and pale, but has a soft texture. Upon closer inspection, the passage inside seems to be made entirely of some kind of translucent jade. There are hidden patterns underneath, which seems to be some kind of core magic circle. Obviously, the cost is not low.

There are two blue light patterns on the roof, like embellishments, perhaps they have some unknown purpose.

Although there is nothing special about this passage, anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the cost of building it is even higher than those magnificent buildings outside. It's just that here, it is more low-key and private.

Qingya, who was standing by, also pointed out the extraordinary nature of this place in due time: Hall No. 1 of the Starlight Auction House, the most supreme and precious place.

Then he continued to lead the way, and two girls in golden skirts came up and invited everyone into Gate No. 7.

The space inside the room is not small, roughly estimated to be around 200 square meters. Its interior decoration and design are full of style, luxury and elegance.

It’s not the feeling of being a nouveau riche, but a sense of being truly wealthy and having a solid foundation.

Lin Yi's status in Shrek was not low, but he had never enjoyed such conditions. After all, the people in Shrek were not all rough guys, but their minds were full of cultivation and glory. When it came to enjoyment, the imperial royal family and nobles with a thousand-year heritage were better.

Lin Yi fell comfortably on the large sofa. The feeling of almost sinking his entire body into it yet being firmly supported made him very satisfied.

Looking around, I saw a long wall without any decoration, which was completely white and crystal clear.

"Ms. Qingya, is that wall the display screen?"

Qingya looked at Lin Yi in surprise, and then realized that it was the actual leader of Shrek who was discovered earlier, and her attitude became more respectful.

"VIPs have good eyesight."

The two girls in golden dresses stepped forward and pressed lightly on the wall, and the wall actually slowly turned into a screen.

"Is this a soul guide?"

He Caitou couldn't help but exclaim.

Qingya explained, "This is a light guide screen. We at the Starlight Auction House specially ordered it from the Sun and Moon Empire to provide you, our distinguished guests, with better service."

Qingya then continued to explain the rules and bidding methods of this auction to everyone. At the same time, the optical screen gradually lit up.

A soft golden light filled the entire room, attracting everyone's attention.

At Wang Yan's invitation, Qingya also sat on the sofa, but her attitude remained respectful.

"Dear guests, the auction is about to begin."

The golden light on the soul guide screen gradually converged, and a pleasant female voice came from the screen.

"Starlight Auction House welcomes all distinguished guests. To satisfy you, we have specially prepared nine lots, which will be displayed in ascending order of value. We hope you will enjoy them and secure the items you desire."

The screen became completely clear, and a girl in a red dress appeared in it. She was about eighteen or nineteen years old, with blonde hair and extremely beautiful looks. Because of the age difference, she was even more beautiful than Jiang Nannan.

"Hello everyone, I'm today's auctioneer Jiujiu. The auction has officially begun. Please take a look at the first item."

With the appearance of a complex yet elegant royal etiquette, the identity of this person was self-evident. It was none other than Her Royal Highness Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Xingluo Royal Family.

Everyone in the room was surprised when they knew his identity, but that was all. After all, even the emperor had nothing to do with them. He was just here to participate in a competition.

Come to the competition, win, and leave. Everything else can be ignored. Shrek students are so arrogant.

The first item has already appeared on the screen.

"The eighth-level melee soul guide weapon, the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade, was produced by the Mingde Hall of the Sun and Moon Empire. It was crafted from a piece of ten-thousand-year-old soul bone, and its solidified soul skill, Tyrant Blade Slash..."

After listening to the long introduction, Dai Yuheng's breathing became heavy and he was obviously moved.

He Caitou, who had the deepest knowledge of soul guides among the people present, stepped forward to observe and explain their advantages and disadvantages. No one asked where Mingde Hall was. Shrek's knowledge of soul guides was not gained in vain, so understanding the holy land of soul guides was naturally of paramount importance.

Soon, the viewing time was up. "The starting price for the Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade is 600,000 Gold Soul Coins. Each bid must be no less than 5,000 Gold Soul Coins. If no one bids within one minute, the transaction will be completed. Now, the bidding begins."

The screen changed, the items became the background, and the words "Six Hundred Thousand" appeared on the screen.

Before Dai Yaoheng could make a bid, a voice rang out in the room.

"one million."

A maid in a golden dress came forward to operate, and the numbers on the screen changed immediately. The number one million appeared in large letters on it. The direct price increase of four hundred thousand made the screen freeze for a moment, and it was obvious that it was stunned.

"Brother Lin Yi, what are you doing?"

Dai Yueheng was puzzled. He and Lin Yi had a pretty good relationship, and the previous incident with Dai Huabin had brought them even closer. This Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Sword was obviously very suitable for him, and Dai Yueheng did not hide his excitement, but Lin Yi suddenly appeared and asked for a high price.

The other students also looked at Lin Yi in confusion.

Lin Yi pulled himself out of the sofa where he had been sinking deeply, his face serious. "Didn't Senior Dai say earlier that he planned to graduate and join the army after this competition? We're classmates and comrades-in-arms, so I had to give you a parting gift. I was just wondering what to choose, and then this Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade came to me. I thought it was providence, so I bought it as a gift for Senior Dai."

Dai Yuheng's expression changed. A seven-figure graduation gift?

If Dai Yuheng didn't know this junior's personality, he would have doubted his intentions. He was so generous, was he trying to make him stand up...

Pooh!
Dai Yuheng secretly cursed himself for being so dirty, how could he even think of that kind of thing!
Looking at Lin Yi, Dai Yueheng was very touched, "Junior Lin Yi, this gift is so precious."

Lin Yi casually picked up a small fruit from the table. It looked like a grape. He put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly. "It's just an early graduation gift. Senior, you don't have to be polite. It's just a small amount of money."

Everyone in the room twitched their lips. Seven figures is a small amount of money? You're the only one who can pretend!

Chen Zifeng and Xu Sanshi came up to Lin Yi at some point, hugging Lin Yi's thighs on the left and right, "Boss, we want gifts too."

Lin Yi rolled his eyes. Chen Zifeng is fine, but Xu Sanshi, you are shameless. The Xuanming Sect makes a fortune just by selling the Xuanshui Pill, not to mention the Xuanwu Divine Pill. You are the young master of the Xuanming Sect, and you are crying poor to me here!
Although the others were a little surprised, they were also quite wealthy and didn't think much of it. Only Jiang Nannan had a flash of pain in her eyes. If she had such financial resources, why would her mother...

And why did she have to use herself as a bargaining chip in the first place?

Looking at Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan's eyes kept changing and becoming increasingly complicated.

Lin Yi naturally ignored all this. Seeing the numbers on the screen jumping, it was obvious that someone else had taken action.

There is no idea of ​​adding a little bit. When you have enough financial resources, you don’t need to worry about any skills at the auction. All the skills ultimately come down to one word: poverty!

Is Lin Yi poor?

Do you understand the value of a monopoly in the high-end luxury industry?

Hence, “two million.”

He bid the price easily and spat out a fruit core, as if to express his disdain.

(End of this chapter)