bayedsolid Chapter 59 A Cry for Help from Auction Items
Chapter 59 A Cry for Help from Auction Items
"As expected of the Xuanyuan family, they certainly don't lack money. It seems they are determined to get this item?"
An old voice came from the next room next to Xuanyuan Mingyue. The voice was so intimidating that the maid at the door was forced to cough up blood due to the pressure on her chest.
Fortunately, Uncle Zhao responded with the same imposing manner, chuckling, "So it's Old Monster Feng. I was wondering who's been driving up the price. What, you've got your eye on this item too?"
“Brother Zhao, you’re mistaken about that. It wasn’t me who raised the price, but the one in the Xuan-class room. It seems she’s determined to get this item. I wonder if your Xuanyuan family will do her a favor?”
Upon hearing this, Xuan Yuanmingyue's expression changed drastically. "How did he know our plans?"
Uncle Zhao was much calmer and said, "He has always been against our Xuanyuan family, so it's not difficult for him to find out some information."
“My main concern is that he might also be interested in that senior.”
"Do you think the offerings from a tiny Blackwind Island can be as high as ours? I believe that senior wouldn't be that foolish."
Just as Xuanyuan Mingyue and the other person were talking, Feng Laoguai continued to transmit his voice, "Why aren't you saying anything? Is that girl Mingyue up to something again? Your Xuanyuan family is just daydreaming. Winning people's hearts isn't just about money."
"That's still better than having no money at all," Xuan Yuanmingyue sneered. These words completely enraged Feng Laoguai. Instantly, a low growl rang out above her head, like a giant mountain crushing down. She was standing, but suddenly fell to the ground.
Seeing this, Uncle Zhao immediately stepped in to shield her from the terrifying pressure, and coldly questioned, "Does Black Wind Island intend to oppose our Xuanyuan family?"
"Brother Zhao, what are you saying? I just wanted to see if my niece's cultivation had improved."
"Uncle Feng is as funny as ever."
Xuanyuan Mingyue forced a smile, her tone full of sarcasm. Feng Laoguai ignored her, simply letting out a laugh before stopping. He couldn't very well make a move in front of so many people. Besides, the Xuanyuan family was no small force on Black Wind Island. Giving them a little taste of their own medicine was enough; if they went too far, the old guys from the Xuanyuan family would cause a lot of trouble.
During the exchange, others continued to raise the price, which quickly reached 35,000. This figure was quite surprising, and even the Xuanyuan family would have to feel the pinch if they wanted to acquire it.
"It's so high! It seems many people are determined to get their hands on this Thunder Beast." Uncle Zhao frowned slightly and looked at Xuan Yuanmingyue. He was responsible for protecting her, so he decided that she should make the decision.
"Yes." Xuan Yuanmingyue's expression was also not good. She had been keeping a close eye on Tao Tao and the others' room to see how they bid. She noticed that they always followed suit, and by quite a lot. It seemed that they really wanted to get the Thunder Beast.
Therefore, she had no choice but to compete with them.
"fifty thousand."
Xuanyuan Mingyue gritted her teeth, raised the sign, and instantly fell silent. Even Uncle Zhao, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded.
That's 50,000! And she just carried it up like that?
Even if there are many old monsters present, it doesn't mean they can come up with 50,000 spirit stones to compete with the Xuanyuan family.
"Fifty thousand!? Wow, that's really rich. He's probably not an ordinary cultivator, but definitely an elder from a major family or sect. Tao Tao, should we stop bidding? At this price, I'm afraid... Tao Tao?"
When Song Chaofeng heard that Tao Tao had already reached 50,000, he dared not let Tao Tao continue. He hurriedly tried to stop him, but he found that Tao Tao's gaze was fixed straight ahead, his eyes not moving at all. He didn't know what Tao Tao was thinking and didn't listen to what he was saying at all.
He waved his hand in front of her eyes with a puzzled look, wondering if she really wanted that thing. The problem was, they didn't even know what it was, and besides, it was already worth 50,000. Even if she wanted it, she couldn't have it.
"Why are you ignoring me?" Song Chaofeng asked, puzzled. He subconsciously turned to look at Bai Yan and found that Bai Yan was sitting there calmly, not taking him seriously at all.
Well, it's pointless to ask.
What Song Chaofeng didn't know was that Tao Tao was currently using her divine sense to search for something. Just now, she had faintly heard a cry for help, the sound was very weak and almost imperceptible.
As a demon beast, Tao Tao's spiritual sense and hearing were more sensitive, so she could naturally hear sounds that others couldn't. The key was that the sound seemed to be made by a demon beast, just like hers.
After searching for a long time, Tao Tao finally found the source: it was from one of the auctioned items. Judging from the weak sound, it was probably injured.
Another cry for help came. This time, Tao Tao followed the sound, but was blocked by a barrier. This was a high-level magical artifact specially prepared by the auction house to shield other people's divine sense and prevent them from discovering what the items being bid on were.
Tao Tao was getting anxious as he was trying to increase his strength, but then he heard Bai Yan's voice in his mind, "You noticed it too? You can't get in by brute force."
"Then what should I do?" Tao Tao asked back, but Bai Yan didn't speak again. However, for some reason, the barrier quietly disappeared, giving her a gap to enter. She knew who did it. Tao Tao grinned and probed in with her divine sense.
"Huh?" As soon as Tao Tao entered, he saw a small blue beast in an exquisite cage. The beast was lying on the ground with its head drooping, looking pitiful. The cage was covered with talismans and restrictions, so the little guy couldn't get out at all.
Tao Tao carefully observed the little beast and felt that its appearance was somewhat similar to her original form. For a moment, she was moved by its resemblance and tilted her head to ask, "Are you calling for help?"
"Woo..." Hearing the sound, the little beast raised its furry head, its glassy eyes gazing at Tao Tao, and nodded timidly.
As fellow demon beasts, Tao Tao was much luckier. She first encountered Song Chaofeng, who treated her as a spirit pet and doted on her, rarely letting her do anything dangerous. However, some demon beasts were not so lucky. Once they fell into the hands of human cultivators, they would be placed under a restriction and made to form a soul contract, making them slaves for life and extending this contract to future generations.
This is probably what the little beast fears most. After all, it's being auctioned off, and its fate is out of its control. It doesn't know what kind of owner it will meet or what kind of situation it will face.
"Do you want me to help you?" Tao Tao asked, blinking his eyes. The little beast nodded weakly and spat out a glowing bead surrounded by lightning from its mouth. It pitifully pushed the bead in front of Tao Tao with its little paws.
"Waaaaah..."
Tao Tao shook his head. "I don't want your inner core, but I will save you. You wait, I'll go and get you right now, and then I'll let you go home."
Upon hearing this, the little beast's glassy eyes welled up with tears, making it look extremely pitiful.
"Woooo..."