NOVEL WEB chapter 150
Chapter 75, Under Currents
After the consecutive display of military crossbows and magical armor—items that could cost one’s head—the atmosphere of the auction had reached a fever pitch.
Many who had returned empty-handed from previous bids now stared at the fairy lady on stage with bloodshot eyes, like beasts unsatisfied with their desires, seemingly plotting to showcase their prowess in the next round of bidding.
Seeing this, the smile at the corner of the fairy lady’s mouth became even more enchanting. She gently clapped her hands, and a new round of items was brought forth.
However, this time, the one presenting the item was not a provocatively dressed young girl, but a burly man clad in pitch-black heavy armor.
The burly man held a cylindrical metal container, covered in intricate runes, as if sealing something within.
“Ladies and gentlemen, next up is one of the highlights of this auction—”
The fairy lady’s jade-like hand lightly brushed over the metal container, causing the mysterious runes to glow faintly, followed by the sound of gears grinding.
The metal container slowly opened, revealing a dark seam.
In an instant, everyone present felt a terrifying sense of oppression, as if a gigantic, menacing beast was breaking free from the metal container, roaring at all.
“What is this…”
In the private room, Mu En was also forced against the sofa by the suffocating pressure, his forehead quickly beading with cold sweat.
Through the window, he seemed to see the monster casting a condescending gaze upon him, as if he were an insignificant ant.
But as he came to his senses, there was no monster at all—only the unremarkable metal container slowly opening to reveal a meticulously carved crystal within.
Inside the crystal, a red liquid swirled, shimmering like amber under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful.
“What is this? I believe those of you well-versed in such matters can recognize it at a glance, so I won’t elaborate further.”
Noticing the dazed expressions of the audience, the fairy lady smiled slightly.
When her boss first presented this, hadn’t she also been just as astonished as they were?
“—Dragon’s Heart Blood, ten drops, starting bid one million. The auction begins now!”
As the fairy lady’s words fell, the entire auction house fell silent for a moment.
Just like the moment before a storm arrives.
Then, the thunder roared as expected!
“One million one hundred thousand!”
“One hundred and twenty!”
“One hundred and thirty!”
“Two hundred!”
The eager and intense bidding voices seemed ready to lift the roof of the auction hall, and the bids for the auction item skyrocketed as if a bursting spell had been cast upon them!
“Is there really ancient dragon’s blood?”
Looking at the swirling red liquid in the crystal, Mu En couldn’t help but feel a spark of excitement in his eyes.
Who said my luck was bad?
Isn’t this good fortune coming my way?
However, Mu En didn’t rush to place a bid. He knew very well that those who were bidding enthusiastically were likely caught up in the atmosphere of the event and the preciousness of the ancient dragon’s blood itself.
Those truly capable of competing for the ancient dragon’s blood were probably still watching coldly from the sidelines.
No rush.
Mu En swirled his wine glass, sipping the expensive high-end red wine, quietly waiting for the storm to pass.
Only after the storm would those qualified to reach the other shore reveal themselves.
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“Ancient… ancient dragon’s blood?”
Looking at the magnificent liquid in the crystal, Ariel nearly spat out the low-quality coffee she had received for free.
What’s going on?
Ancient what? Dragon what? Blood what?
I can’t be hearing this right; this is something that should appear at an auction of this level?
Just a moment ago, we were dealing with such mundane contraband, and now the scene has shifted to such high-end treasures—has the tone changed too quickly?
“Buy it, you must buy it!”
Her master’s excited voice rang in her ears:
“Ariel, as long as you buy this, not only will your martial artist realm perfectly advance to the third tier, but your body will also gain tremendous enhancement!”
“I understand the reasoning, but…”
Ariel’s mouth twitched as she listened to the price that had instantly soared to three million, her face revealing despair.
“But I don’t have that much money.”
“……”
The master fell silent for a moment,
“Why not just sell your Heavenly Fire Greatsword?”
“…Get lost.”
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“Ancient Dragon’s Blood?”
In a corner of the hall, a figure with a well-proportioned silhouette, concealed beneath a voluminous black robe, toyed with a number fifty tag, muttering to herself in confusion.
“Oh, I always feel something’s off.”
“If there are auction items of this caliber, why not release the news early to catch the big fish?”
“At the very least, knowing that there are auction items of the Ancient Dragon’s Blood level, some truly wealthy and powerful big shots might not be able to hold back.”
Her gaze swept around, and under deliberate provocation, the fervent storm came quickly and left just as fast. When the price climbed to around three million, the number of bidders had already dwindled by more than half.
After all, the hierarchy was clear; among these people, there were hardly any who were truly wealthy!
“Could it be that the boss behind the auction is naively hoping that a bunch of poor losers who can’t even afford gemstones will suddenly produce a golden turtle?”
“Or is it that this auction itself has another purpose?”
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“What’s going on here!”
In another hidden private room, a fierce-looking man roared angrily at the attendant:
“Didn’t your boss agree to hand over the Ancient Dragon’s Blood to our Red Fire Gang? Why is he putting it up for auction? This is a breach of contract, a blatant breach of contract!”
“The boss says he hasn’t breached any contract.”
Even as the man spat in his face, the attendant remained polite, explaining:
“The Ancient Dragon’s Blood was indeed yours, and the boss has no objections to that. However, given the nature of the Ancient Dragon’s Blood, trading through normal channels would easily expose us. It’s a special time, and the scrutiny from above is intense, so the boss could only use this method to deliver the goods to you.”
“So the so-called delivery means just leaving the item there for us to auction off ourselves?”
Lorenzo laughed in anger.
“Then what was the point of the great cost I paid and the benefits I provided to your boss?!”
“Everything naturally has its meaning.”
The attendant remained unperturbed, as if wearing a cold mask.
“Before this auction began, we didn’t disclose any information about the Ancient Dragon’s Blood, so everyone thinks this is just an ordinary black market auction. The items up for bid are likely just the usual contraband that can’t circulate in the market.
Thus, no one here came specifically for the Ancient Dragon’s Blood, and naturally, no one was prepared for it.
Except for you… who came with money specifically to buy the Ancient Dragon’s Blood.”