The bidding was incessant, resembling a large-scale stand-up comedy performance.
The price was raised from 300 gold soul coins all the way to over 500, with each increase accompanied by good-natured laughter and teasing from the crowd.
"I'll offer 600 gold soul coins! Don't even think about taking it from me!"
"I'm a bit short on cash lately, and I'm counting on this manual to make me rich!"
"Six hundred and ten! Upstairs, if you get rich from raising pigs, you can give me a share!"
Amidst this lively atmosphere, in a corner, a rather prosperous-sounding voice slowly called out, "Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins."
The moment the number was announced, the entire room fell silent for a moment, then erupted in laughter that was more intense than ever before.
"Six hundred and sixty-six! This gentleman knows about gambles!"
"Buying a copy of 'Postpartum Care of Sows' is a lucky number, just for good fortune! Perfect!"
"Brother, may I ask your name? When I open a pig farm, I will definitely ask you to provide technical guidance!"
The person who made the bid seemed to be enjoying it, bowing respectfully from across the crowd.
"Of course, of course! I just feel that such a remarkable book deserves an auspicious number!"
DouDou was laughing so hard on stage that she could barely catch her breath before slamming down the auction gavel.
"Thump!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins per time!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins twice!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins, three times! Sold!"
Her clear voice echoed in the hall, bringing this absurd first auction to a perfect close.
A maid stepped forward and carefully picked up the Diamond Collector's Edition of "Postpartum Care of Sows" and delivered it to the buyer's private room.
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, as if what had been sold was not a book, but a real magical artifact.
...
The top floor is a quiet room exclusively for the owner.
Ning Liu leaned back on the soft sofa, taking in the lively scene of the meeting hall downstairs through a special one-way crystal, a leisurely smile on his lips.
[Ding! The Diamond Collector's Edition of "Postpartum Care of Sows" has been successfully auctioned!]
[Triggering a 100x return!]
[Congratulations, host, you have received 66,600 Gold Soul Coins!]
The system notification sounded in his mind, but Ning Liu merely raised an eyebrow and didn't even change his sitting posture.
A mere tens of thousands of gold soul coins were nothing to him.
Moreover, ever since he accidentally intercepted the Asura God inheritance that should have belonged to Tang San, his state of mind has undergone a complete transformation.
The biggest variable in this world, the future "God King," has had his fast track to growth cut off at its very source.
Without the 100,000-year-old immortal herb of the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, without the 100,000-year-old soul ring and soul bone brought by Xiao Wu's sacrifice, without the Nine Trials of the Sea God on Seagod Island, and without the final favor of the Asura God.
That so-called protagonist is probably just smug about it now, because he discovered an evil cultivation method and leveled up faster.
The future of the continent, and the war led by the Spirit Hall and the two great empires, seemed less urgent.
Everything was under control; he had plenty of time to plan and play along with them.
...
The joy of the first item being sold at auction had not yet faded.
Inside the top-tier private room, Qian Daoliu's expression was completely out of sync with the atmosphere outside.
He picked up his teacup, wanting to drink some water to calm his anger, but found his hand was a little unsteady, and a few drops of tea spilled out.
Qian Renxue, standing behind him, looked down with a complicated expression.
She didn't understand what Liuli Tian and Ning Liu were trying to do.
What good can such a playful act do, other than enraging all the Soul Masters on the continent?
"snort."
Qian Daoliu slammed his teacup down with a thud.
He forced himself to calm down.
That book we just talked about must have been a smokescreen.
It was a smokescreen deliberately thrown out by Ning Liu to confuse the public.
Yes, that must be it.
An auction of this scale couldn't possibly be using a book on pig farming as a gimmick.
The next item up for auction will undoubtedly be a true treasure!
He adjusted his posture, his golden eyes locking onto the auction stage below once more, his gaze sharper than before.
On the stage, DouDou had already signaled to the maid to push the second silver cart onto the stage.
Also covered in red velvet, but this time the silhouette looks more petite and delicate.
DouDou still wore that sweet yet mysterious smile. She clapped her hands lightly, attracting everyone's attention.
"Distinguished guests, the atmosphere just now was so lively that I almost couldn't resist raising the price."
She winked playfully, eliciting a burst of good-natured laughter.
"However, after the joke, let's take a look at today's second lot."
Her voice became serious, with a hint of guidance:
"If the first item in the auction was intended to make our material lives more prosperous."
"So this second item is meant to nourish our increasingly parched spiritual world."
The spiritual world?
Upon hearing these words, many people's smiles faded, and they began to ponder.
Could it be some kind of rare treasure that can enhance mental strength?
Inside the private room, Qian Daoliu's back straightened unconsciously.
Treasures related to spiritual power are even rarer than some high-aged soul bones!
Ning Liu is finally starting to serve the main course!
"It may not bring you the power to destroy the world."
DouDou's voice is full of infectiousness, "but it can allow you to unexpectedly gain the most sincere emotion and rediscover the purest feelings between people."
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