Iya Continent: Card God

In Sandel City, the Greene family's grand auction officially began.

On the stage, a dignified and refined elder stepped forward and delivered his opening remarks. From his words, it was clear that he was the host of this large-scale auction.

“So it wasn’t Miss Daisy hosting after all…” Linta murmured.

I thought she was also using this large auction to gain experience. It seems she still doesn't intend to reveal her identity. Large auctions, held every few months, are hosted by those with considerable influence and influence within the auction house. If a young girl were to step forward to host, everyone would surely guess her identity.

"Boom!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is now officially beginning. Please let us see the first item up for auction," the elder's weathered yet refined voice announced.

Everyone was in high spirits and looked towards the stage.

The elder took out the first item to be auctioned and placed it on the table.

A green plant with melon seed leaves, bearing round, bluish-green fruits.

"This plant is called Ruili Green Ivy, and it comes from the Principality of Pima. It is a low-grade, excellent plant that can be used to brew various potions. As for which potion to brew, that is up to the potion master to choose. Starting bid: 1 silver coin."

This item is extremely rare in the Kingdom of Mordley; to obtain it, one must travel to neighboring countries. However, this herb is practically useless to ordinary magic users, unless they are potion-making masters.

The profession of potion maker involves concocting various potions from different ingredients. These potions are incredibly diverse, with effects ranging from healing and enhancement to poisoning and training. Potion makers capable of creating potions that strengthen magic users are highly sought after throughout the continent of Iya. Many noble families recruit potion makers to enhance the strength of their entire clan.

"5 silver coins!"

"6 silver coins!"

"..."

As expected, some of the guests and spectators present were bidding, including a nobleman from the city.

Most of the guests and audience simply watched quietly.

In the end, the Ruili green ivy, which was originally only worth 5 silver coins, was won at auction for 20 silver coins.

Linta frowned, "Money isn't money..."

The goblin stone said calmly, "That's how it is at the beginning of the auction. Everyone is quite excited, and the prices rise ridiculously. But by the middle of the auction, everyone has calmed down. There aren't that many suckers anymore."

Linta naturally believed Goblin Stone's words, but she was worried that the magic skill book she wanted was only available in the early game! How much money would she have to waste bidding for it then?

The auction continued, and then various high-quality items were auctioned off. There were weapons and armor, as well as monster materials. These relatively common and easy-to-craft items attracted bidding from the guests and audience.

Linta felt uneasy upon hearing the price.

But as the process progressed, I found that the magic skill book I wanted hadn't appeared, which gave me some comfort.

What I wanted didn't seem to be in the early stages; it seemed that Miss Daisy had placed it in the most tedious and boring middle stage of the auction.

As is well known, the best atmosphere at an auction is at the beginning and later when various valuable and high-quality items appear. The middle part is often dull and tedious.

Sure enough, as the auction progressed, the magic skill book that I had learned about in advance from the list appeared.

The elder presiding over the ceremony took out a scroll and analyzed it, saying, "This is a silver-level magic skill book. The skill is called 'Earth Vine,' which allows you to use the power of the earth to twist and pull the vines out of the ground, binding and entangling enemies. If you have a talent for wood magic, it will be easier to cultivate and the power will be even greater."

Starting bid: 30 silver coins.

Linta's eyes lit up; these were the skill books she had selected from the list beforehand.

Whether I possess any wood magic talent is unknown, but that's not important. What's important is that this skill can synergize with the card's "burning" power!

The earth vines bind the enemy, serving as ignition and fueling the fire, which spreads continuously.

The "Burning" ability of the 9 of Squares cannot create flames out of thin air; it can only fuel combustion. While "Fireball" can be used in conjunction with burning, enemies aren't fools and won't stand still to take a hit from your fireball. Relying on "Shadow"? It's better not to rely on it at all. Shadows can't always restrain the opponent. This "Earth Vine" ability perfectly compensates for its own shortcomings.

"35 silver coins!"

However, besides Linta, there were also some bidding viewers who wanted it.

Linta's face was grim, and he could only grit his teeth and compete with the other party.

"38!"

"40!"

……

"50!" Linta raised his hand again to call out the bid.

Finally, when they reached 50 silver coins, the others began to hesitate and waver. Ultimately, they abandoned the "Earth Vine" technique. Perhaps they felt that this technique wasn't very powerful and that there were other alternatives.

"Phew...!" Linta breathed a sigh of relief.

Goblin Stone laughed and said, "Buying this skill for 50 silver coins is not bad, not too expensive."

Linta smiled wryly, "I have one more thing to buy... the more expensive it gets, right?"

Linta was right; the later the items appeared, the more expensive they generally became. Of course, it wasn't impossible to bid lower than the earlier ones and still buy them. However, Linta felt that the next item he wanted wouldn't be cheaper. He encouraged himself, thinking that if he could get the next one within 80 silver coins, this auction would be a success. The remaining high-quality items, gold-level skill books, and potions were irrelevant to him.

Lin Ta calmed himself down and waited for the next bid. What he hadn't expected was that the bidding had attracted the attention of several people of special status.

Daisy Greene, Gary the Elephant, President Paul Quinn, and Ted Vasquez.

The auction continued in full swing, and after more than a dozen items, another magic skill book appeared.

"This technique is called 'Iron Rhinoceros Charge.' When used, the user moves with incredible speed and unleashes a charge power akin to that of the demonic iron rhinoceros. Trees can be severed, and rocks can be shattered… Starting bid: 50 silver coins!"

Linta swallowed hard. This was the second and final skill book he wanted at this auction.

He had been cultivating his physique until he could clash with magical beasts of similar strength. However, being able to clash didn't equate to having killing power. To kill magical beasts, he still had to rely solely on his fists.

This "Iron Rhino Charge" perfectly suits its own characteristics. And what if it were combined with the card "Swift Wind"?

"55!" Linta raised his hand and called out the price.

Those unfamiliar with Linta were quite puzzled when he bid on both "Earth Vine" and "Iron Rhinoceros Charge." These two skills seem completely unrelated. Did you use them yourself?

"60!" At this moment, another person appeared to bid against Linta.

Linta was not surprised by this situation.

Surprisingly, this person was the owner of the underground casino, Gary the Elephant.

“Hehe…” Gary, his fleshy frame trembling, raised his hand and said.

This was the first time Gary the elephant had raised his hand, and everyone was very curious.

Brandon Vazquez glanced over, somewhat surprised. With his dealings in the underground casinos, he should be able to acquire something similar, right?

Miss Daisy Green was surprised. She thought the other party would only consider bidding when it came to gold-level skill books. Silver-level ones, was it really necessary?

Paul Quinn chuckled and said, "That's funny."

Ted Vasquez's eyes were deep as he fixed his gaze on Linta.

Linta felt a chill run down her spine.

What does this mean? Who do you think you are, trying to steal this stupid skill from me? It's like... a college student fighting with an elementary school student over the vendor's last sausage. Although, well, college students are definitely capable of doing something like that...

"65!" Linta gritted his teeth and shouted the price again.

Gary the elephant chuckled and said, "70."

Linta gasped. What should she do? Should she shout or not?

The goblin stone shopkeeper standing nearby said, "This guy is playing a trick on you, but you can shout again..."

Linta nodded: "80!"

Gary laughed and said, "90."

Linta fell silent. He had just spent 50 silver coins to buy the "Earth Vine," leaving him with 120 silver coins. Although Goblin Stone could sponsor him, it certainly couldn't compare to the resources of the elephant Gary.

"100!" Linta called out one last time after a slight hesitation.

If the other party raises the price again, I will stop bidding.

The 100 silver coin magic skill book caused a slight commotion in the room. This was already the maximum price for a silver-level magic skill book. In a sense, "Iron Rhino Charge" wasn't worth that much.

"Hahaha..." Gary the elephant laughed heartily, "I won't shout anymore, lest people think I'm an idiot."

"100 silver coins once, 100 silver coins twice, 100 silver coins three times!"

"This gentleman has successfully won the bid for this skill book."

Linta breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had spent too much money, at least he had secured the deal. He was poor again.