Chapter 256: Auction of Mutant Plant Species (Exclusively Published on Jinjiang Literature City)
In particular, one of the photos was supposedly made of snakeskin, and its width was enough to easily wrap an adult completely with room to spare.
Just imagining the original size of the snakeskin's owner made the new emperor's hair stand on end.
The new emperor couldn't help but ask, "Where did these hides come from?"
Could it be that the beasts that attacked Yunlu Village before were all such monsters?
Why had Lu Xuan never mentioned it before?
Lu Xuan said nonchalantly, "They are creatures from the Immortal Realm."
The ministers' expressions shifted slightly, their eyes becoming somewhat grave.
They were quite fascinated by the endless stream of useful treasures Lu Xuan had brought out, but if the immortal realm was full of such dangerous creatures... ordinary people probably couldn't stay there at all, it was too dangerous.
Rabbits are bigger than tigers, so eating them would be a piece of cake.
The ministers, who had inadvertently let their imaginations run wild, were startled and quickly shook their heads, their gazes drifting back to the furs displayed in the store.
On the other hand, although these furs look intimidating in size, a closer look reveals that their quality is impeccable.
Under the soft indoor lighting, each fur shimmered and radiated a silky sheen.
Regardless of size, the quality of this fur alone far surpasses that of any animal they have ever seen.
After Lu Xuan mentioned the superior defensive and cold-weather protection of clothing made from these furs, the eyes of the nobles, led by the new emperor, became even more fervent.
"What a wonderful thing!" someone exclaimed involuntarily.
As expected of an object from the celestial realm, its size looks quite dangerous, but it is also quite useful.
"Lord Yunxian, how do you plan to sell these furs?" a nobleman asked impatiently. "Will you trade them for mutated grains or seafood? Do you accept gold and silver?"
Another marquis said directly, "No matter the price, name your price, I'll take them all!"
Upon hearing this, the others immediately frowned in displeasure. "You want everything, Marquis of Chengyang? Don't be too greedy."
"The Emperor hasn't even spoken yet, so how could it be your turn to monopolize everything?"
"You're talking as if only you can afford the price. Are you disregarding us?"
"Enough!" Seeing that they were getting more and more outrageous, the new emperor frowned and said, "Shut up, all of you! What kind of behavior is this!"
The nobles, who were getting carried away by what he was saying, paused for a moment and then awkwardly shut their mouths.
The new emperor snorted coldly at them, then turned to Lu Xuan and asked, "What resources do you plan to use to exchange for these furs?"
The people behind them pursed their lips as if trying to suppress a laugh, but no one dared to actually laugh out loud.
Lu Xuan remained unfazed, saying, "Prioritize exchanging mutated grains, and double the quantity if using seafood. Only extremely rare and high-quality gold and silver jewelry will be accepted."
Marquis Weiyuan asked, "How much grain exactly?"
Lu Xuan pointed to a nearby level-three mutated rabbit pelt and said, "One pelt like this is worth a thousand catties of mutated staple food. For the rest, use the rabbit pelt as a reference and increase the weight proportionally."
For example, the size of one and a half rabbit skins is 1,500 jin (750 kg), and the size of two rabbit skins is 2,000 jin (1,000 kg).
Everyone was surprised.
Why are the hides of different species all worth about the same?
It's important to understand that even if you collect dozens of ordinary rabbit skins to reach the same size as a tiger skin, their actual value is still far less.
Little did they know that Lu Xuan had only produced level three furs.
Despite its large size, X is not as dangerous as they imagine.
Furthermore, among mutated beasts of the same level, whether they are mutated rabbits or mutated wolves, there is not much difference in the danger level of an individual.
However, the latter are social animals, and their habits did not change after the mutation. The danger would increase dramatically if dozens of level-three mutated wolves appeared at once.
But it didn't matter to Lu Xuan, so he just priced it according to volume.
After confirming that the price was correct, everyone immediately looked at the new emperor with renewed enthusiasm.
The new emperor's eyes flickered.
These furs do indeed combine practicality and aesthetics, but these functional bio-clothes can also achieve the same effect, and at a more affordable price.
It takes thousands of kilograms of supplies to buy a single hide. If they are truly from the celestial realm, they are not considered expensive, and in peacetime they could even be considered cheap.
However, during a catastrophe, especially after they had just lost a large amount of food, spending so much on a non-essential item seemed a bit too extravagant.
As the emperor of a country, he should set a good example.
Therefore, the new emperor suppressed his desire to acquire everything and only ordered three pelts: a black fox pelt, a ferret pelt, and a giant deer pelt.
They are all rare and beautiful, and are also varieties commonly used by the royal family.
There were three pieces of leather, one for each of the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince.
With the new emperor chosen, it was finally the turn of the other ministers and nobles.
Although the ministers wished they could collect as many hides as possible, they exercised some restraint in front of the new emperor and dared not buy more than he did. Basically, each of them bought three hides, matching the new emperor's purchase.
When selecting furs, one must avoid those chosen by the new emperor to ensure the royal family's unique status.
Even if you choose fox or deer fur, choose those with less pure fur color and pattern.
The rarer the hide, the more people will fight over it.
When two or three people are interested in a piece of leather, they inevitably exchange barbs and sarcastic remarks.
[Pfft, I wonder what these people's expressions would be if they knew these were just the lowest-level items the streamer had.]
[The grade doesn't really matter; they mainly care about quality and warmth. But to be honest, a single level-three hide costs a thousand catties of grain—the streamer is being greedy again.]
How can you talk like that! How can something that's consensual be called heartless?
Exactly! If they think it's too expensive, they don't have to buy it!
Look how happily they're grabbing it, laughing like children.
[If level 3 leather is so profitable, why doesn't the streamer bring out some level 4 or even level 5 leather? Wouldn't it be even better to earn tens of thousands of kilograms of grain from just one piece?]
Lu Xuan said calmly, "Do you think I don't want to?"
Even after a high-level mutated beast dies, the lingering aura of its power remains on its fur for a long time.
For those whose level is far below that of the beast, wearing these high-level mutated beast hides is tantamount to being constantly shrouded in the oppressive aura of powerful mutated beasts.
That's not a very good experience.
Ordinary people can't feel the pressure from mutated beasts or supernatural abilities, but those at level five and above, even if they can't feel it, will still find it hard to breathe, and over time it will also cause discomfort.
Level three is just the right level for both ordinary people and those with superpowers who currently average only level one or two.
As for the level three ability users in Yunlu Village, Lu Xuan replaced some of their skins with level four ones.
The level 5 fur was only kept in the training room with a few sheets for them to use for stress resistance training when I wasn't there.
The ministers carried their personal belongings with them, and after spending some time determining the ownership of all the furs, they handed over the corresponding supplies on the spot.
Ye Feiluan, Chen Bing, and others, whose status was not as high as that of the other ministers, did not join in the robbery. They only thought about making some more private deals with Lu Xuan later.
Anyway, he must still have some stock.
Marquis Weiyuan selected only the skins of wild beasts—tiger, bear, and leopard—and was in a very good mood. After paying, he asked Lu Xuan with a hint of lingering satisfaction, "Besides furs, are there any other good things?"
Lu Xuan nodded: "Yes."
Marquis Weiyuan's eyelids twitched in surprise. There really was one? He had only asked casually.
The others also glanced at it slightly.
Lu Xuan said, "However, what follows does not apply to everyone."
This statement further piqued everyone's interest.
Not applicable to everyone?
Do things pick and choose who they are?
Lu Xuan glanced at the new emperor, then flipped his palm, revealing several seeds of different sizes and colors in his previously empty hand.
"Even if you haven't seen the vampire vines I've contracted, you should have heard of them. These are seeds of a newly cultivated mutated plant. Once a wood-type ability user contracts with them, they can be used to grow and become part of their combat power."
Lu Xuan spoke casually, but the meaning behind his words was like a thunderbolt, stunning everyone.
They had naturally heard of the power of the Vampire Vine, and some had even witnessed it firsthand. The ministers also knew that Lu Xuan's position as the Crown Prince's tutor was obtained after he helped the Crown Prince form a contract with the small Vampire Vine.
But they weren't princes, with a good father who could plan for them, so they couldn't even imagine that wood-type ability users could also obtain such abilities.
Now, I can't believe it, it actually happened!?
Chen Bing, who had been keeping a low profile since the new emperor appeared, couldn't help but ask, "Will these mutated plants also have the same powerful strength as the vampire vine after they grow?"
Although he is not a wood-type ability user, Miao An is!
After the evolution fluid they later obtained in Yangshan was distributed, one person awakened the wood element, and they had a need for it!
It wasn't just Yangshan; although there were no wood-type ability users among those present, their town itself had at least one or two, and sometimes as many as three or four wood-type ability users.
Everyone has this need.
Lu Xuan glanced at Chen Bing: "Naturally, it cannot be compared with the Vampire Vine."
Viewers in the live stream couldn't help but complain, saying that some people should be laughing at the fact that they have contracts, and that they want to be as strong as the Vampire Vine, but they're just asking for trouble!
Lu Xuan played with the seeds in his hand and said, "These are low-level seeds cultivated from mutated plants with a maximum level of five or above. They are only level two or three, and will be upgraded according to the strength of the ability user."
"Without special fortuitous encounters, it is unlikely that any superhuman in this world will ever reach the fifth level in their lifetime."
In other words, a level 5 mutant is sufficient.
Level 7 Vampire Vine? Don't even think about it.
Chen Bing felt a little regretful after understanding Lu Xuan's implied meaning, but since he had only asked with a try-it-and-see attitude, he was not particularly disappointed.
After adjusting her mindset, she still looked at the seed in Lu Xuan's hand with great enthusiasm.
"What varieties are these seeds, and how do we replace them?"
Lu Xuan said, "I will introduce the varieties and abilities one by one later. All seeds will be purchased at a starting price of one thousand catties of mutated grain. Those who want them can bid for them themselves."
When these seeds were first brought back, they were in a dormant period. It was only after he continuously channeled his wood-type supernatural abilities into them every day that some of the varieties regained their vitality.
Even so, the number of low-grade varieties successfully bred was not large.
Although the total number of wood-type ability users, including those from Yunlu Village, is no more than thirty, there's no guarantee that multiple people might be eyeing the same seed.
Lu Xuan has several kinds of seeds, but for the time being he only has one of each kind, so he can't give one to everyone.
The interests of the pets that enhance combat power and the fur pets are different, so you can't expect them to be modest.
The best approach is for the highest bidder to win, which also allows him to earn more 'product placement fees' and 'training fees'.
Lu Xuan said, "Given that the wood-type ability users are not present, I plan to hold this seed auction on the cruise ship this afternoon. Your Majesty and everyone else can notify the wood-type ability users who need it to come and participate as soon as possible."
After speaking, he looked at Huo Tiankuo, who was standing beside the new emperor, and took out a few small bottles of mutated beast blood. "These are the blood of some powerful beasts. If Zhou Qing needs them, General Huo can have him come over."
Huo Tiankuo's spirits lifted, and his gaze toward the bottles of beast blood revealed delight.
The viewers in the live stream were all envious.
[Zhou Qing really got a huge advantage. The wood-type ability users have to compete with others to get the seeds they want, while the beast-type ability users only have the streamer to compete with!]
As long as he can afford the supplies, no one will take any beast blood from him!
The others present also thought of this and couldn't help but feel envious, but there was nothing they could do about it if they didn't have the ability.
Instead of wasting time thinking about these trivial things, you should hurry up and inform the people who need to be informed.
While waiting, I'll take the opportunity to complete the new batch of large-scale transactions with Lu Xuan.
In addition to the fixed necessities, each settlement has seen a significant increase in demand for supplies needed for life at sea, such as kayaks, life jackets, diving suits, and fishing rods, leading to large-scale purchases.
By the time they finished their transaction, it was almost noon.
The group moved to the restaurant and enjoyed a sumptuous and delicious seafood feast.
Afterwards, Lu Xuan let them rest for half an hour in an empty cabin on the cruise ship. Once all the wood-type ability users had arrived by hoverboards or other means, including the wood-type ability users from Yunlu Village, they were all moved to the cinema that served as a temporary auction venue to prepare for the auction of the mutated seeds.
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Author's Note: Thanks to "Changyushan" for throwing a landmine. (Time of throw: 2025-07-05 23:02:25)
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