NOVEL WEB Chapter 54: Astonishing Price!
Khan Family Auction House…
"Esteemed guests, we are done with the small surprises. From now on, we are going to present you with powerful fighting techniques. I hope these will satisfy your needs."
Immediately after Soya's announcement, a loud cheer erupted from the crowd. Many young people attended the auction solely for these fighting techniques, and that's why the uproar came in excitement.
"The 11th item of this auction… the Frostbite Spear Technique. It is an Earth-rank technique. You can find the rest of the details in the brochure provided.
The starting price of this fighting technique is one thousand spirit stones," Soya announced loudly with a raised hand.
"1300 spirit stones!" a bid came immediately from the front row. It was a young lady holding the hand of her grandfather.
"1500 spirit stones!"
"1700… 1800… 2100…"
The price rose exponentially within seconds. But after crossing the 2000 mark, it suddenly stalled.
"Grandpa, please buy that one for me. I want that Frost Arrow technique. Please, Grandpa."
The lady in the front row began pulling her grandfather's arm.
But the old man remained unmoved, hesitant as the price was very high for a single-use fighting technique. The Frostbite Arrow had only one move. It might be Earth-rank, but it was still a single move. That's why he was reluctant to pay more than 2000 spirit stones.
"2200 spirit stones," suddenly a bid came from private room number 13.
"Going once, 2200 for Room Number 13!" Soya immediately shouted to bring everyone's attention.
"Wait, my grandpa is going to bid!" the lady in the front row shouted loudly.
Some people began laughing at her tantrum.
The old man, with an embarrassed face, finally raised his hand and shouted,
"2300 spirit stones."
After a brief silence, no other bids came from the private rooms.
Soya's voice echoed once more as she made the final declaration:
"The Frostbite Spear Technique is sold to Old Man Jung!"
Even though he won the bid, there was no smile on the old man's face.
Inside Private Room Number Seven…
"Brother Han, we made a mistake by refusing Lady Soya's offer. Even the Earth-rank technique only sold for 2300 spirit stones. Your Wind Spear Technique is only high Yellow-rank. It won't even go for 2000. What a waste of money!"
Fatty Lambu said with a disappointed face.
Jia Kai smiled a bit after hearing Fatty's deduction.
"Sister Jia Kai, why are you smiling?" Fatty asked, puzzled.
"Don't worry, Fatty. Mo Han's fighting technique will be sold for a much higher price," Jia Kai said with a confident look.
"Why don't we make a bet, Fatty? If my item sells for more than 2000 spirit stones, you must stay hungry for a full day. If not, I'll give you 500 spirit stones. What do you say?"
Mo Han suddenly asked with a playful smile.
Fatty paused for a second as he began calculating.
"Brother Han, I also think your fighting technique will be sold for a much higher price. So let's keep this bet aside," Fatty said with a nervous smile.
Both Jia Kai and Mo Han began laughing simultaneously at his response.
"Item number 12, the Circling Fire Sword Technique is sold for 2500 spirit stones! Congratulations to Elder Ji!"
The loud announcement made by Soya turned everyone's eyes toward the stage.
"Brother, the next item will be your Wind Gale Spear Technique," Fatty said excitedly.
Jia Kai and Mo Han had already fixed the price on the stage beforehand.
"Item number 13, the Wind Gale Spear Technique. This fighting technique contains three moves and includes a special movement technique. It is perfect for training your family soldiers. A high Yellow-rank technique with detailed handwritten instruction."
Even though she didn't need to explain so much, Soya spoke in more detail simply because it was Mo Han's item.
Unlike previous uproars, the auction ground was very calm this time. This fighting technique presented by Mo Han would only attract the attention of rich families, not young individual cultivators.
Tension appeared on the faces of Jia Kai and Fatty after seeing the silent hall.
"The starting bid for Item Number 13 is 1800 spirit stones."
Soya made the call in high spirits.
After a brief silence, a voice came from Private Room Number 13:
"2300 spirit stones."
Many people turned their heads toward Room Number 13, trying to catch a glimpse of the bidder. But the private room's curtains blocked everyone's view.
"2500 spirit stones," another bid rose from Room Number 9.
"2700 spirit stones."
"2800… 2900…"
Fatty had already started jumping in joy after seeing the rising bids.
"Brother, we're going to make a fortune! Hahaha! We're really going to make a fortune!"
Fatty shouted excitedly, holding a meat stick in each hand.
Jia Kai also began laughing as she fixed her eyes on the auction ground.
On the other hand, Mo Han remained calm, observing the crowd silently. He, too, felt curious about the person in Room Number 13.
Because now, Room Number 13 had just placed a bid of 3000 spirit stones.
"3000 spirit stones… going once!"
Soya shouted excitedly.
"3000 spirit stones… going twice!"
"3200 spirit stones!"
Suddenly, a loud voice came from Room Number 8.
Soya froze for a second, as the bid came just before she declared the winner.
A long silence followed.
"Grandpa, why are they paying so much for a Yellow-rank fighting technique? My Earth-rank Frostbite technique was only 2300 spirit stones!"
The lady in the front row asked her grandfather with a questioning look.
The old man scratched his head and replied with frustration,
"Because it has a movement technique in it. There might be hundreds of fighting techniques, but movement techniques are very rare. That's why the high price."
"3200 spirit stones… going once… going twice…" Soya shouted repeatedly to excite the crowd.
Pin drop silence. Everyone awaiting for
"3300 spirit stones…" Finally, a loud cry came from Room Number 13.
A smile appeared on Soya's face as the price rose and Mo Han observed her reaction.
"Hurray!" Fatty-Lambu shouted excitedly as he stick his face to the glass screen.
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Power-stones Please...!