Battle Through The Heavens : I Am The Thunder Emperor

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Gathering All the Materials



Chapter 38: Gathering All the Materials

One must admit, the promotion effect of the Mittel Auction House was exceptionally powerful. Just one day after Mo Yu handed over the weapons to the auction house, almost all the forces in Wu Tan City, big and small, knew about the news. Instantly, everyone was excited.

Unlike the last auction of the high-tier Xuan-level technique, which only a few major forces could afford, leaving weaker forces to merely watch in awe, weapons were more practical and accessible to many people. Not only could they enhance one's combat strength, but they could also be passed down as family heirlooms.

As the news of the Tiger-Mouth Breaking Formation Blade and the Dark Shadow Snake Sword spread throughout Wu Tan City, Mo Yu, who was secluded within the family estate, also heard some rumors. Watching the uproar caused by just two weapons in such a small town, he couldn't help but marvel at the rarity of high-quality weapons and the remoteness of the town.

On the third day, the Xiao family received an invitation from the Mittel Auction House. Several elders in the family were quite interested since a handy weapon was hard to come by.

In the afternoon, Mo Yu took the opportunity to slip out, but this time, he didn't wear his black robe. Instead, he walked openly to the auction house.

Today, the Mittel Auction House was undoubtedly the busiest it had been in six months. The spacious hall was packed with people, and the noisy chatter was like a swarm of flies, making it quite irritating.

Upon entering the auction house, although there were still many people inside, it was much quieter than outside. Mo Yu glanced around the hall and then walked to a seat towards the back of the auction stage.

Sitting slightly further back, Mo Yu looked around lazily, waiting for the auction to begin.

After a short while, more prominent guests entered the hall.

With a casual glance, Mo Yu noticed they were the elders and leaders of the three major families. Their purpose was clearly the two weapons Mo Yu had forged.

Under countless gazes, Ya Fei, dressed in a red qipao, gracefully stepped onto the auction stage. The tight qipao accentuated her curvy figure, instantly causing the eyes of some in the crowd to light up with desire.

With a charming smile on her face, Ya Fei covered her mouth and said a few words, her mature allure easily heating up the atmosphere in the hall.

Watching the suddenly heated atmosphere around him, Mo Yu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. "As expected of Ya Fei. If she lived on Blue Star, she would be fought over by all the top companies."

Feeling a bit proud of herself, Ya Fei understood the allure her beauty held for men. Her red lips curled into a faint smile.

Without noticing Mo Yu deliberately sitting at the back, Ya Fei's red lips parted slightly as she chuckled and clapped her hands, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, Ya Fei knows why you're here today, so the opening appetizers of the auction will be skipped. We'll go straight to the main event."

With that, Ya Fei raised her hand, and the lights on the stage dimmed. She bent slightly and took out a wooden box from the stage. Inside, lying like a crouching tiger, was a nearly two-meter-long greatsword.

As they laid eyes on the Tiger-Mouth Blade, the audience's gaze immediately heated up. Many were eager to take it home.

"The Tiger-Mouth Breaking Formation Blade, forged by an unknown master, is powerful and heavy. When wielded, it's like a tiger pouncing on its prey. The starting bid is 30,000 gold coins," Ya Fei announced.

The price she quoted caused a brief silence in the hall, but soon, a tall, muscular middle-aged man shouted out, "40,000!"

Oba Ba, an elder of the Oba family, one of the three major families in Wu Tan City, and a two-star Dou Master, stood up. Seeing the man, who was as tall as a basketball player, Mo Yu recognized him immediately.

"45,000."

"49,000!"

Obviously, Oba Ba wasn't the only one interested in the weapon.

Listening to the continually increasing prices, Mo Yu was somewhat surprised. The enthusiasm of the attendees for a quality weapon far exceeded his expectations. It seemed that letting the Mittel Auction House handle the promotion was indeed a wise decision.

After about half an hour of bidding, the Tiger-Mouth Breaking Formation Blade was finally sold to Oba Ba for the high price of 60,000 gold coins.

Regardless, with Oba Ba's physique, no one else in the crowd was more suited for the Tiger-Mouth Breaking Formation Blade.

Seeing the first weapon fetch such a high price, Ya Fei breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to herself, "This price should satisfy him, right? I hope he isn't angry about last time and that this auction will make him think more favorably of the Mittel family."

Gently shaking her head, Ya Fei looked at the disappointed faces in the crowd and smiled. Once again, she brought out another wooden box and opened it with a smile.

"The Dark Shadow Snake Sword, dark as the underworld, like a snake's shadow. It has been identified by the Mittel Auction House to possess some armor-piercing capabilities against the Dou Qi armor of Dou Masters. The starting bid is 40,000 gold coins!"

With these words, the audience's gaze became even more fervent.

Compared to the Tiger-Mouth Blade, which was large and unwieldy, the short sword had a broader appeal and was perfect for assassination and sneak attacks, making it highly desirable.

Understanding this, Ya Fei set the starting price 10,000 gold coins higher.

"40,000." A man in a wide black robe, hiding half his face, spoke in a cold voice.

Following the voice, Mo Yu's gaze fell on the man in the black robe. His attire seemed familiar, but what intrigued Mo Yu more was the man's aura—an icy, snake-like killing intent suggesting he was an extremely dangerous assassin.

"It seems Wu Tan City has some interesting people beyond the three major families," Mo Yu thought, instinctively on guard.

"45,000." Seeing the black-robed man bid, many were shocked by his cold killing intent, but some still dared to bid.

"50,000!" An elderly voice called out. Mo Yu recognized it as the Second Elder of the Xiao family. Seeing his pained expression, it seemed he had thrown all his savings into the bid.

"Old man, don't play with dangerous things. 60,000!" This came from the Second Elder of the Jia Lie family, Jia Lie Nu, a three-star Dou Master in his prime, who mocked the Xiao family's elder.

Hearing this, the usually arrogant Second Elder of the Xiao family was speechless. 50,000 gold coins were his limit.

"70,000!" The black-robed man bid again.

Jia Lie Nu frowned. He couldn't gauge this cold and mysterious black-robed man.

"80,000!" Jia Lie Nu tried again.

"100,000!" The black-robed man replied coldly after a moment of contemplation.

The crowd was shocked by this steep increase. Spending 100,000 gold coins on a weapon seemed excessively extravagant.

Many in the audience began speculating about the man's identity, as he was not a known figure in Wu Tan City.

Seeing the hesitation among the three major families' elders, who couldn't continue bidding without their families' support, Ya Fei knew the auction was nearing its end. She finalized the sale with a hammer strike.

Noticing this, Mo Yu quietly slipped out and, after changing into his black robe in a secluded corner, returned to the auction house.

Two weapons costing him only 20,000 gold coins sold for 160,000, surprising Mo Yu. It seemed that auctioning weapons on the Dou Qi Continent was indeed a path to wealth.

Following a servant to Ya Fei's office, Mo Yu was surprised to find that Ya Fei wasn't there to greet him personally but had sent her maid, Xue Li.

"Sir, here are the items you requested. Please check them," Xue Li said cautiously, handing over a storage ring and standing nervously.

Guessing that Ya Fei felt awkward after mistakenly thinking she had refused him, Mo Yu shook his head, not minding it. He examined the storage ring with his soul power, checking the materials inside.

As time passed, Mo Yu's smile grew. The Mittel Auction House had efficiently gathered all the materials he needed in just a few days.

Transferring the materials and the remaining 50,000 gold coins to his ring, he handed back the empty storage ring to the maid.

"Please inform Ms. Ya Fei that I am very satisfied with this transaction."

With that, Mo Yu smiled at the startled maid and left.

Next, it was time to bring the Beast Ring and the Divine Might Black Thunder Spear to life…

(End of Chapter)


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