Chapter 1873: 849: Prediction_2
Chapter 1873: Chapter 849: Prediction_2
“That’s right.”
The voice echoed in Fang Yu’s mind, seemingly satisfied as she continued to fuss over the Muddy Heart Fruit.
Below, it was time for the fourth auction item, a hidden weapon crafted by a skillful artisan. Interestingly, it was top-grade because the craftsman had died by his own weapon.
Anything, once its creator dies, its value might increase significantly, potentially gaining collectible worth.
Thus, this hidden weapon, inherently good in performance, carried an additional potential appreciation value, quickly attracting high bids. However, it didn’t exceed ten thousand, showing quite a difference compared to the first two auction items.
It felt as if the first two items were missioned to stir up the atmosphere onsite.
Starting from the third auction item onward, the auction proceeded in a normal, gradual manner.
Raising from low-value items, gradually increasing, to the climactic curve at the end.
However, if the auction atmosphere turned bleak, the event’s internal workings might adjust the auction item sequence.
Just as Fang Yu had this thought, a knock sounded at the door again, but this time, it was someone from the auction staff.
“Excuse me, is Diao Deyi, Mr. Diao, here?”
“That’s me.”
Fang Yu responded.
Although Fang Yu and the others moved from downstairs to upstairs, the auction side couldn’t possibly remain oblivious, so they promptly and accurately visited.
And what they sought was evidently…
“On behalf of the auction, I am here to request the Ancient Array of the Former Dynasty. Please, sir, present it.”
Fang Yu understood naturally, giving Ding Hui a glance, the latter had already tossed the prepared box to Fang Yu.
“Here it is.”
Upon receiving the item, the person first opened the box, briefly inspected it, then nodded, saluted the crowd, and respectfully withdrew.
This old gentleman might understand some basic array knowledge, but definitely not deeply.
The true appraiser is not him.
At most, he belongs to the first layer of insurance. Only after passing his check does it proceed to the real array expert to verify the item’s quality.
As the door closed, Fang Yu glanced back at Ding Hui.
The latter was already entirely unconcerned about this matter.
Though Fang Yu had some worries, based on his trust in Ding Hui, he didn’t dwell on them.
After all, the ultimate goal was merely to meet Master Ouyang. As long as he could meet the person, everything would be manageable.
“The Purple Vine Sword Technique, using vines as swords, its style is intricate and varied, offering multiple marvelous solutions to counter attacks of extreme hardness and Supreme Yang, using defense instead of offense…”
Below, martial arts techniques started appearing as auction items.
Fang Yu suddenly grew attentive.
He was quite interested in martial arts techniques.
However, soon Fang Yu found that the techniques came with an entire set, including the Purple Vine Sword Technique, Purple Vine Sword, and even the Purple Vine Heart Method, as if a complete set from the Human Sect was being auctioned after extinguishing its entire sect.
Indeed, it’s an underground auction; the items’ origins are quite shady.
Yet, the buyers below wouldn’t care where the items came from, as long as they were good.
“Four thousand taels!”
“Four thousand five hundred taels!”
After a lull from previous auction items, enthusiasm resurfaced onsite, each bid higher than the last, quickly climbing to over seven thousand taels and still rising.
Such a package of techniques, even if not practiced personally, rewarding them to juniors was incredibly beneficial, belonging to the category that would always find use once bought.
Hence the competition was quite fierce. Fang Yu saw the bids reach a certain height and lost interest.
He could try bidding again to test if someone below wanted to continue, but that felt somewhat shameless. Moreover, he was using the Bi Family’s reputation for presence. He feared before matters were settled, Bi Ziyu might kick them out first.
“Thirteen thousand…”
Upon finalizing the auction price, this entire set of techniques surprisingly sold at a not-so-high price.
And the buyer was none other than… Lu Fu!
The self-assured genius sitting relatively in the front row.
Fang Yu wasn’t sure what use this person had for buying the complete set of techniques, possibly a martial arts fanatic or seeking breakthroughs by combining various schools.
Since the item wasn’t his, Fang Yu looked forward to the next auction item, which was something Fang Yu found somewhat familiar as a rare material.
“Three thousand taels!”
Sure enough, Ding Hui bid directly.
And her action momentarily silenced the venue.
“Second floor…”
“The upper gentleman has bid again!”
“Should we follow…”
People around wavered, some even considering malicious bid raises, but fearing the terror and strength of those seated above, they shied away from disturbing others with small antics.
True, one might annoy someone at the auction, but it could cost their life.
How many dared to play like this at such an auction?
Following Ding Hui’s bid, only sporadic competitors truly interested in the item participated in the auction, ultimately overpowered by Ding Hui’s high bid.
“Nie Feng’s Heart-breaking Vine!”
Ding Hui’s eyes narrowed slightly, seemingly pleased.
Fang Yu understood this material, on Ding Hui’s list, was relatively significant.
Though Ding Hui’s usage differed entirely from ordinary doctors.
Ordinary doctors only used it to numb the heart, causing the heart to stop and then violently restart after a certain period with special medicinal properties.
Whereas Ding Hui intended to integrate it with other medicinal materials, separating its medicinal properties into two components, boosting their effects with additional primary materials.
Fang Yu couldn’t detail the exact process, though Ding Hui would answer if asked.
Yet sometimes, Ding Hui explained meticulously down to the smallest detail, but other times, she would dismiss it casually depending on her mood or workload.
Regardless, what seemed odd to others was Ding Hui’s core material for focused procurement.
It’s a clever trick Ding Hui devised after much contemplation.
With limited financial strength, visibly inadequate to acquire all materials, they resorted to unconventional paths and methods, resolving many troublesome matters.
Such unorthodox means are just Ding Hui’s expertise and interest in exploration.
As the saying goes, interest is the best teacher, and with Ding Hui’s motivation, sister’s body reconstruction could truly have prospects.
“Next auction item: Zifei Mu Shuangyu! It’s a living creature; you need to purchase it together with the Bottom Water of Xin Sea to ensure its survival, so the starting price is a bit high…”
“Enough with the nonsense, hurry and bid!”
“Great stuff indeed! Zifei Mu Shuangyu, its bones can create special hidden weapons, its meat supplements the body, and even its bile and scales have unique uses!”
“Eight thousand taels! I bid eight thousand taels! Just right to make a pair with the one at home!”
The explanation wasn’t finished before the crowd began jeering, excitement had surged, evidently making Zifei Mu Shuangyu quite a sought-after item.
Fang Yu noticed even Bi Ziyu glancing at it, showing interest in the auction items for the first time.
Suddenly, Fang Yu realized a dilemma.
If both he and Bi Ziyu wanted the Zifei Mu Shuangyu, how would they bid? Would Bi Ziyu concede, or would he step back?
Perceiving Fang Yu’s gaze, or sensing Fang Yu’s anxiety, Bi Ziyu suddenly smiled at Fang Yu.