117 Hollywood Angel 4 (1/2)
1,000-year-old, B-grade, Hollywood Angel!
”An ingredient with potent wood essence and pure essence,” Jodye Trill was filled with joy. ”If I secure this Hollywood Angel pure herb, I would only be lacking a source of potent star qi as the other main ingredient. Hmm, it would be best for that to also be of the B-grade. But even if it's C-grade, it would have to be at least 10,000-years-old...”
Vanessa Purple-Sky went on to explain the usefulness of the Hollywood Angel, and other essential details, giving this item all the gas she could before shouting, ”Upset is 1 million silver crystal notes!”
”A novelty item. Only the eccentrics and old hustlers would buy this material,” chided Aunt Miran casually.
”Why do you say so auntie?” asked Bilan Moon innocently.
”A longevity pill does exactly as its name implies, it prolongs the life of those who consume it,” explained Aunt Miran softly, ”However, doing so would cut off their dao potential. Heaven's Ascension pills are a bit better in that they can help a saint path warrior at the peak of the True Saint Realm ascend to the Heaven's Master Realm. However, without the proper comprehensions, they will never achieve anything further than this realm. As far as I know, there are only these such pills that can be concocted with this material.”
”Merely, if they possess the capacity for those comprehensions, they would not need such a qi essence pill at all!” a brilliant light shone in Bilan Moon's eyes.
”It is indeed so, my sweet niece.” Aunt Miran was impressed and pleased, she put a lot of effort into teaching this daughter of her sister and husband's brother. ”These longevity pills and even the heaven's ascension pills are wastes that only the incapable would consume. Truly talented geniuses wouldn't require such potential ruining pills. Alchemists who refine these pills are all money hungry, or perhaps it is by special request from some old tycoon. Who doesn't fear death? It is perfectly normal.”
Jodye was shocked to find that this annoying old lady was right, no one had actually wanted to bid! They had heard Vanessa's explanation, and the usefulness of this material was specialized and limited. Since it was only of the B-grade, the truly old and dying wealthy tycoons simply had no use for it. Spending a million silver for such an item?
Pass.
”1.1 million silver!” Jodye Trill used an indifferent and low spirited voice to call out, hoping to give off the impression of someone bidding out of boredom.
Vanessa Purple-Sky smiled wryly while glancing at private box number seven. Was this still considered giving herself face? ”1.1 million silver going once.”
”30 million silver crystal notes,” came the elderly voice of a black-robed figure in Private Box Number 204. At the same time, a true essence sound transmission reached Jodye's ear, ”Do not play with me, young man. This item is mine. You will withdraw, and you will get your guard dogs to withdraw as well!”
Jodye's face twitched slightly.
The auction hall was suddenly full of murmurs of intrigue. This was a rather big jump! This old tycoon clearly wanted to let the young pup know to stay in his place. This was a big boy's game! Sigma Octanis stroked his chin and was considered what his bid should be. How could he let his apprentice suffer insult?
”50 million silver crystal notes,” Jodye Trill's voice was utterly indifferent as he called out an exorbitant amount. Jodye actually only had about 10 million silver crystal notes. However, he had enough gold to make up the difference three times over. Sigma and Joovee Nile were both shocked, before remembering the previously auctioned items. It seemed the kid was bold enough to risk it all for something he wanted.
”You dare!” the booming voice of an old demon suddenly echoed through Jodye's mind, making him cough out blood. Seeing this, both Sigma Octanis and Joovee Nile stood up, and original pressure instantly shrouded the auction hall.
”Private Box Number 7, what is the meaning of this,” came the voice of a handsome middle-aged man with long silver hair who appeared from backstage. This one an elder level figure from the Purple-Sky Clan.
”Why don't you take off that hood and show me who is it that dares to threaten and harm this seat's apprentice,” Sigma Octanis was condensing qi in his hand as he locked his perception on to the black-robed figure in Private Box Number 204. Joovee Nile was also entirely locked-on for the target, ready to ruin the entire show if need be.
”Do you think I, Bandit, fear a half-ass alliance like the two of you?” Crash Bandit sneered as he asked, ”Neofrost, if you and your junior join me up here, then I can forget about this item. I will even take him as a disciple. His future will be far brighter, I will discipline him properly every night.”
Jodye Trill was appalled, his face aghast! What discipline properly every night? This old pervert dared to threaten his chastity, Jodye's rage started to seethe and bubble.
”Old Man Crash Bandit, this is your first and only warning. If you or anyone here dares to attack or threaten our customers in this Winter Winds City, the Purple-Sky Clan will show no mercy in dealing with them!” A majestic voice suddenly thundered throughout the entire hall.
”This one wouldn't dare, milord Tower Master,” said old man Crash Bandit with feigned humility, ”I am merely trying to warn those who would play around on your grand stage of the consequences such actions bring. It was just a lesson, milord, a lesson.”