thefictionvixens Chapter 188 The Soul-Devouring Carving Blade and a New Opponent
Chapter 188 The Soul-Devouring Carving Blade and a New Opponent
The auction proceeded at a decent pace, but because the level of this auction tonight was indeed not high, Shrek Academy didn't have many opportunities to make a move. Wang Yan only managed to acquire three level-five soul tools.
In fact, Wang Yan also had ideas about the remaining lower-level soul tools, but He Caitou stopped him.
The final item was brought out, marking the peak of the auction's atmosphere. However, Long You was disappointed once again; the soul tool being auctioned was a baby bottle, and a level three one at that.
Although Long You understood that the technology behind the baby bottle soul tool was relatively advanced, he couldn't help but feel discouraged when he saw that the final item in this auction was just a level three baby bottle. The development of soul tools in the original Douluo Continent's Three Kingdoms was truly unsatisfactory; for a level three soul tool to be the final item in a soul tool auction was unimaginable in the Sun Moon Empire.
This baby bottle soul tool held no appeal for the Shrek group, whose members were all equipped with the same gear, so Wang Yan simply didn't continue bidding.
However, no one left just yet. Before the auction started, the auctioneer, Qingya, had mentioned that there would be a little surprise at the end. Since they were already there, they figured they wouldn't be able to sleep without seeing that little surprise.
The reusable blue potion, the baby bottle soul tool, is never hard to sell. Even though Wang Yan, whom the auctioneer Qingya had already identified as a major client, didn't make a move, the price of this exquisite little baby bottle continued to rise.
However, no matter how high the price went, it was still just a level three soul tool. Everyone present was a rational person, so the auction process did not drag on for too long and soon entered the stage of small surprises.
It was still a small cart covered with a purplish-red velvet cloth, but the moment the cart appeared, Long You clearly felt his spiritual intuition being triggered. However, before Long You could call out Xiao Yan to come out and analyze it, he felt Huo Yuhao beside him tremble violently and let out a muffled groan.
"what happened?"
Seeing Huo Yuhao's reaction, images appeared again in Long You's mind, and Long You immediately knew what was on the cart.
Long You was both envious and speechless at Huo Yuhao's curiosity, which was exactly the same as his own, and his even greater ability to act. He was envious because the Spirit Detection Soul Skill was really quite useful, but speechless because they were both just as fearless in their ignorance, daring to probe anything without any protection.
"No, it's nothing. It's a good thing, but it's a good thing that needs to be purified before it can be used. I wasn't prepared and was startled."
Knowing what had happened to Huo Yuhao, Long You promptly handed him the Water of Life. With the aid of this life-giving soul skill, Huo Yuhao's consciousness, which had been stimulated by the sharpness of the List Carving Knife, quickly calmed down.
At this moment, Qingya also began to introduce the items that were already firmly established on the auction stage.
"As you can see, this is a soul tool carving knife. Anyone who knows anything about soul tool making should know just how much help a good carving knife can provide to a soul master."
And the carving knife now placed before you is precisely the kind that can bring immense help and improvement to all Soul Masters; it is a ranking carving knife.
This auction is a special auction for soul tools, so there are many soul masters present. Any soul master from a legitimate academy has definitely heard of the Listing Engraving Knife. If you haven't, that's okay; the auctioneer will definitely give a detailed explanation of what the Listing Engraving Knife is in order to fetch the highest possible price.
"On our Douluo Continent, since the Soul Tool civilization began to develop again, a list recording the best carving knives on the continent has come into being."
This list records a total of one hundred carving knives, but unfortunately, more than two-thirds of these knives are in the Sun Moon Empire. The number of carving knives listed here is similar to the current balance of power in the development of soul tools.
From this perspective, the number of engraving knives one possesses essentially represents the foundation for a Soul Master's development, and now this foundation is laid out before everyone. Those aspiring to become powerful Soul Masters should not miss this opportunity.
It must be said that this auctioneer is quite skilled. Although there is a suspicion of reversing cause and effect in his narration, he is very eloquent, and a powerful engraving knife can indeed be of great help to a Soul Master.
"What are you waiting for? Start the auction now!" There were quite a few impatient bidders at the scene. Qingya's encouragement had made many people eager to get their hands on the engraving knife.
However, the elegant auctioneer on the auction stage did not take advantage of the atmosphere that had been clearly set in place to start bidding. Instead, she revealed a slightly regretful smile and said, "If this were just a normal engraving knife for listing items, then you esteemed guests should be able to imagine that it would never appear here under any circumstances."
The rarity and demand of the engraving knife always rank among the top in the world of Soul Masters, even surpassing some precious rare metal materials.
The fact that this engraving knife, which is only a level four soul tool, is appearing in our auction is entirely because it has certain problems.
On the Soul Guidance Carving Blade ranking list, the carving blade in front of you is ranked ninety-ninth. From what I understand, if we disregard its negative effects, its inherent abilities alone should place it in the top thirty of the Soul Guidance Carving Blade ranking.
"The cursed carving knife... is this the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife that turns on its master?"
After Qingya finished her introduction, many of the Soul Masters present had already realized what was going on, and He Caitou, who was next to Long You, even exclaimed in surprise.
Because Shrek Academy students were already seated not far from the auction stage, and He Caitou's voice wasn't quiet, the elegant auctioneer on the stage also heard it.
"It seems there are indeed discerning guests here. That's right, this Soul Guidance Carving Knife is the Soul Devouring Carving Knife. It appeared in the Sun Moon Empire about three thousand years ago, and its creator was an exceptionally talented Soul Guidance Master. According to the information I obtained from the auction house, this Soul Guidance Master's final cultivation level was as high as level nine."
If that were all, it wouldn't be a problem. The key issue is that this Soul Master is also a Soul Master, an extremely powerful evil Soul Master. Three thousand years ago on the continent, the appearance of this Soul Master meant the arrival of a bloodbath.
This Soul-Devouring Carving Knife was made by this evil soul master in his later years. It is said that shortly after the knife was made, the maker encountered his greatest enemy and perished.
After its creator's demise, the murderous blade fell into the hands of ordinary people. In the three thousand years of historical records traceable by our Starlight Auction House, this blade has had thirty-seven owners. But without exception, all thirty-seven of them met a tragic end.
The elegant auctioneer on the auction stage may be very eager to sell this infamous engraving knife, but she would never dare to conceal too much about its origin and potential dangers.
For no other reason than that this is the Starlight Auction House. Others might not know, but Long You does. Like the Star Emperor Hotel where everyone is staying on this trip, the Starlight Auction House is a property directly operated by the Star Luo Royal Family. Therefore, this auction house places great importance on its reputation. The prices of the items may be higher, but the quality of the items is absolutely guaranteed.
However, it was precisely because of the auctioneer's candor that the atmosphere in the auction hall was much calmer than before. This was only the venue for a Level 4 auction. The people who came here might be considered wealthy by ordinary standards, but apart from Shrek Academy's group who could swipe their academy credit cards, there were no truly wealthy individuals.
Even though the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife is a deadly weapon, it is still a listed carving knife. Just because of those four words "listed carving knife," the price of the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife has a bottom line. If it falls below this bottom line, Starlight Auction House would rather it go unsold than allow the price to drop further.
The auctioneer, Qingya, quickly set the bottom line: "100,000 gold soul coins." This amount might not seem like much to truly wealthy people, but they certainly wouldn't be willing to buy something that might contain the soul of an evil soul master for their collection.
The people currently present in this Level 4 auction house would never spend 100,000 gold soul coins to buy something to keep as a keepsake. The Listing Engraving Knife is indeed tempting, but what's truly tempting is the effect it brings after use. Unfortunately, the Soul Devouring Engraving Knife is a soul-guided engraving knife that cannot be used.
People who become wealthy among ordinary people are undoubtedly very rational. They might invest for future gains, but if that investment involves their lives, they will be extremely cautious.
In fact, not only these not-so-rich but also Wang Yan, who could afford to use the academy's credit card, showed no intention of making a move. With a top student from the Soul Guidance Department, He Cai Tou, right beside him, Wang Yan knew very well that the soul-forging and soul-guiding engraving knives from the academy were essentially no worse than these listed engraving knives.
Considering the prevalence of Soul Forging and Soul Guiding Carving Blades in the academy, Wang Yan had no intention of buying another Soul Devouring Carving Blade, which could potentially take a person's life at any moment.
Silence fell over the entire auction hall. As the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade was about to be sold, a look of regret appeared in the eyes of the elegant auctioneer. However, things always take a turn for the better. Just as Huo Yuhao's face still showed hesitation and confusion, Long You waved his auction paddle and announced the starting price of 100,000 gold soul coins.
"Xiao You!"
If Long You's bid was a pleasant surprise for the elegant auctioneer on the auction stage, it was a shock to the Shrek Academy students standing beside him.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'll explain later. Actually, Yuhao also figured it out. If we handle it properly, it's a really good thing."
Turning to comfort Teacher Wang Yan, whose eyes clearly conveyed a sense of dissuasion, Long You waved the auction paddle in his hand again, reminding the stunned auctioneer Qingya to quickly confirm the auction price.
Auctioneer's professionalism saved the dazed auctioneer, Qingya, and Longyou's bid was called out. With a glimmer of hope, Qingya even asked a couple more questions. However, it was clear that, apart from Longyou, who was confident he could purify the carving knife, the others present still had no intention of attacking this malevolent weapon.
"100,000 Gold Soul Coins, Sold. Congratulations to the VIP for acquiring the List Carving Knife."
As the auction gavel fell, a joyful smile spread across Long You's face, hidden behind the white mask. Beside him, Huo Yuhao's clear blue eyes revealed a look of envy.
However, the envy in Huo Yuhao's eyes abruptly vanished the next moment, replaced by an emotion called embarrassment. There was no other reason than Long You's smiling eyes had turned to Huo Yuhao, and those meaningful eyes met the envy in Huo Yuhao's gaze, making Huo Yuhao feel that all his secrets had been exposed in that instant.
Fortunately, Long You's next action reassured Huo Yuhao a lot, because Long You didn't say anything more to him.
"Teacher Wang Yan, here are 100,000 gold soul coins, a sealed soul tool, and my auction number. I'll leave the rest of the formalities to you. I'm a bit tired, so I'll head back now. After the competition tomorrow, I'll explain to everyone why I wanted to acquire this infamous List Carving Blade."
"Don't worry, leave it to me. You guys go back and get some rest."
Even if Long You hadn't said that, Wang Yan had no intention of letting these students linger at the Starlight Auction House any longer. The schedule for the cyclical tournament was very tight, and Shrek Academy still had a match tomorrow. It was time for the students to return to the hotel and get some rest.
On another new day, at Star Plaza, Shrek Academy's appearance once again drew cheers from many, and of course, it also attracted the attention of other academies.
Although Shrek Academy lost its mysterious and powerful atmosphere due to tactical errors, no academy is foolish enough to underestimate it. Even among Soul Kings, those produced by Shrek Academy are different from those trained by other academies.
In the rest area, taking advantage of the early hour, after sealing off the rest area belonging to Shrek Academy with a soul tool, Wang Yan took out the video he had previously filmed and edited and began to play it.
"Our opponent this time is clearly stronger than Yunluo Advanced Soul Master Academy. It is a traditional Soul Master Academy from the Douling Empire, called Qianling Advanced Soul Master Academy."