Chapter 468: Auction of the Soul-Less Golden Man (Part 2)

"Say whatever you want?"

"As long as he's satisfied? He'll trade? What kind of condition is that?"

"Could it be that this guy is lecherous and wants a few beauties?"

"Yeah, this condition is too strange. We can't just guess his intentions and make a decision!"

…

Hearing such bizarre auction conditions, everyone was stunned.

Auctions had asked for money, jade talismans for courses, and various precious items, but never had they heard of conditions with no limits, only to satisfy him.

If he never found anything satisfactory, would he just not sell?

What was this?

"Interesting!"

In the 23rd private room, the young man had now recovered, no longer anxious as before, but instead smiled faintly.

"Interesting?" The old man didn't understand.

"He's price-gouging, aiming for a big score!" said the young man.

"Young master, have you noticed something?"

"Simple. Because there are no limits, there's no minimum price. Buyers, afraid of being outbid, will recklessly raise the stakes and offer a price that satisfies him."

The young man smiled lightly, with an expression of understanding: "This way, prices will skyrocket, and all kinds of treasures will emerge. He only needs to choose the one he wants most, the most valuable, which is definitely better than an auction."

"This…" The old man was stunned.

Indeed.

Some treasures are privately held by major powers and may not be obtainable at auction. If they are unwilling to bring them out, many people will never see them.

Through barter, these powers, in order to obtain the Soul-Less Golden Man, would be very likely to bring them out. This way, what he gets will definitely be more valuable.

"Let's not worry about it for now. Let's see what these people can offer!"

Knowing the other party's intention, the young man smiled and said no more.

…

"Satisfy him?"

Hearing this condition, Zhang Xuan was also startled.

"What big talk. Even if the Soul-Less Golden Man is precious, it's just a puppet that has been dead for who knows how many years. It's uncertain whether it can even be used. Those who want to buy it only want to study the techniques of the ancient soul shaman. There may not be many who truly want to buy it!"

Zhao Feiwu snorted.

The Soul-Less Golden Man, to put it bluntly, was just a more sophisticated puppet, with strength comparable to the third level of the Mortal Transformation realm. If not for research, who would want such a thing?

With a few thousand spirit stones, one could hire several Mortal Transformation realm third-level experts.

"You're wrong… Actually, their purpose in wanting the Soul-Less Golden Man is not the thing itself, but the soul shaman's inheritance!"

Sai Gezhu shook his head.

"Inheritance?"

Zhao Feiwu looked over.

"Hmm, I've examined this Soul-Less Golden Man carefully. Although it's ancient, it's extremely well-preserved. If studied thoroughly, it's very possible to find the method of its creation! Although this is only part of the soul shaman's abilities, once found, it would be a huge fortune." Sai Gezhu said.

"What use is finding the creation method? Could it be… you want to refine this ghastly thing with living people?" Zhao Feiwu was stunned, frowning: "If the Master Teacher Hall finds out, they will surely annihilate you first."

"It's not about refining this…"

Sai Gezhu shook his head: "Human life is limited, but the soul can live for a long time. With proper care, four or five hundred years is no problem. Finding the creation method of this thing makes it very possible to transfer the soul of someone near death into it. In ancient times, when the Master Teacher Hall besieged the soul shamans, they escaped many times using this method…"

"Transferring the soul, surviving by means of the Soul-Less Golden Man?"

Zhao Feiwu's eyes widened.

Even though he had read widely and had extensive knowledge, this was the first time he had heard of it.

"Yes!" Sai Gezhu nodded.

He only knew these things after he learned this was a Soul-Less Golden Man and studied countless related texts.

The major powers coming to buy this thing had also gotten the news from somewhere, each filled with eagerness.

Especially those old fellows nearing death; if they could prolong their lives, even by another ten or eight years, they would certainly be extremely willing.

"If that's the case, the purchase of this Soul-Less Golden Man will be a bloody storm…"

Hearing their conversation, Zhang Xuan sighed.

If so, the Soul-Less Golden Man could drive many people mad, and the purchase price might become astronomical.

"Since no one is speaking, I'll go first!"

While everyone had their own thoughts, an old man in the auction hall called out first.

"It's the Golden Saint Ghost Hand, Liao Yuxi. This guy was famous all over the world a hundred years ago. I didn't expect he's still alive!"

"He's going first; he might offer a price no one can refute!"

"Let's wait and see…"

…

Recognizing the speaker, everyone lowered their voices.

The Golden Saint Ghost Hand, a super-strong expert famous a hundred years ago, everyone thought he had long since passed away. Unexpectedly, not only was he not dead, but he had come to this auction and was the first to bid.

How could an expert who had lived so long not have some stockpiles?

"A Tianshu Umbrella!"

Looking around, the Golden Saint Ghost Hand Liao Yuxi said.

"Tianshu Umbrella? What's that?"

"It's a mid-grade spiritual weapon, refined with reference to the Tianshu star of the Big Dipper, incorporating formations, integrating attack and defense. It's a rare treasure. A hundred years ago, it was famous throughout the Ten Thousand Kingdoms Alliance. I can't believe he's taking it out!"

"If converted to spirit stones, its value would be incalculable…"

…

Hearing Liao Yuxi speak, those who recognized the treasure were all astonished, hardly believing it.

"The Tianshu Umbrella is indeed extraordinary, but it's clearly not enough to exchange for this Soul-Less Golden Man. Let me do it! Sir, your aura is weak, which should mean your health is not good. I have a thousand-year blood ginseng here. Even if your qi and blood are depleted and your lifespan is near its end, taking it can guarantee you live another ten or eight years!"

Before the crowd's shock had subsided, a cold snort rang out.

Everyone looked over; the speaker was a middle-aged man with dark eyebrows, richly dressed and imposing.

"It's the Great Medicine King of the Treasure Medicine Pavilion! A thousand-year blood ginseng, this is much more precious than the cold ice spirit herb auctioned earlier. Even the Tianshu Umbrella can't compare!"

"Indeed, barter is truly crazy. Only the second bid, and it's already blocked the thoughts of most people!"

"Such things are rare and not something you can buy just with money…"

…

Hearing that this Great Medicine King had actually produced a thousand-year blood ginseng, there was another uproar.

Even the old man on the stage raised an eyebrow, but then calmed down.

Clearly, this was not something he urgently needed either.

"A thousand-year blood ginseng sounds scary, but if you don't know how to consume it and take it like that, not only will it not increase your lifespan, it might even cause your body to explode and kill you. Better use mine: a top-grade fourth-level spirit pill, the [Life-Extending Pill]! After taking it, as long as there are no major problems, it can completely increase your lifespan by one cycle. And it has no side effects, far better than any blood ginseng!"

An old man snorted.

"It's the president of the Alchemist Guild…"

"Life-Extending Pill, increasing lifespan by one cycle… Although it's a fourth-level pill, it can only be refined by a five-star alchemist. To offer this right off the bat, that's too generous!"

"Crazy, they're all crazy…"

Although only three people had bid, the atmosphere had already reached a climax.

Many powers that had thought the Soul-Less Golden Man would surely fall into their hands now felt intense pressure.

"What blood ginseng, what Life-Extending Pill? If the body's attributes are not suitable, taking them only turns them into poison. I have a spirit-level technique suitable for all physiques. As long as you cultivate it, your cultivation will surely increase greatly! With strong strength, ensuring increased lifespan is not a castle in the air!"

Another person said.

"Techniques are profound and mysterious; how can they be mastered without years of hard work? I have a fourth-level Barrier-Breaking Pill. Taking it guarantees you can break through barriers, and your cultivation will come naturally…"

"Don't listen to them. I have a Thousand Mechanisms Chart, suppressing all directions, swallowing mountains and rivers…"

"I have…"

Once someone started, the other powers no longer held back, each speaking up.

The many powers that came to buy were all no weaker than the Treasure Appraisal Pavilion. The treasures they had carefully prepared were of immense value, as one could imagine.

"Alright, everyone!"

Just as everyone was arguing and stating what they could offer, a faint voice sounded, and the old man in the center spoke.

Seeing him speak, the room fell silent.

"Everyone's treasures are very precious, but unfortunately, none are what I want."

The old man shook his head.

"Not what you want? Then what do you want? Why not say it? With so many of us, if we can produce it, we will; if not, we'll accept our bad luck." A voice snorted.

"That's right, say what you want, don't make us guess. Although we want to buy the Soul-Less Golden Man, we don't have all day to waste with you!"

Seeing that so many treasures, each priceless, had been offered, and this guy said he didn't want any, everyone shouted out.

Although everyone wanted to buy the Soul-Less Golden Man, they didn't want to guess someone else's mind. Why was he keeping them in suspense?

Was he just playing with them?

"I…" Hesitating, the old man wanted to say something, but suddenly his body stiffened, he stopped, closed his eyes, and said nothing.

"What is this guy doing?"

"Who knows? Is he messing with us?"

"Damn it!"

Unexpectedly, the guy stopped mid-sentence like that, everyone was furious.

If not for the fact that this was an auction house, they would have beaten him to death long ago.

"Hmm?"

The man suddenly went rigid and stopped talking. Zhang Xuan found it strange. Just as he was about to use his Eye of Insight again, he felt a tremor in his mind, and a book appeared.

"Did he just use a martial technique?"

He couldn't help but be startled.

The library only produced books in two situations. Now, with this guy so far away, for a book to appear out of nowhere, he must have secretly used some martial technique.

To stop mid-sentence and suddenly shut up to use a martial technique… that was too bizarre!

"Let's take a look first!"

Puzzled, Zhang Xuan knew that thinking too much was useless, so he took down the book and casually opened it.

After one glance, he was immediately filled with astonishment.

"There's such a situation?"

He blinked a few times, somewhat incredulous.