socalfunplaces Chapter 146 An Auction Without Suspense
Chapter 146 An Auction Without Suspense
Chapter 146 An Auction Without Suspense
Although the Heavenly Fire Refined Iron was indeed worth a million gold soul coins, or even more, Xiao Yan knew that this was only for those who could use it. These nobles who came here to watch the show would be better off buying the weapons forged from the good steel that Xiao Yan had previously purchased, since they would at least be able to use them.
However, he wasn't worried at all as he watched the price of the refined iron keep rising. This was because Vice President Su had really downplayed the importance of the iron. In short, if an ordinary noble soul master were to bid on it and treat it as a treasure to nourish fire attributes, their cultivation might plummet before they even started cultivating their soul power due to the restless fire element.
Even more extreme, they might lose their lives.
Therefore, although the price of this refined iron has now been bid up to an exaggerated 1.3 million, far exceeding the expectations of the auction organizers and even the owner, Xiao Yan knows that this false price is untenable.
The glass in the private room is one-way, so you can't see inside from the outside. Of all the VIP rooms, only number six just bid. Xiao Yan is almost certain that the blacksmiths' association of Tiandou City will be interested in this Heavenly Fire Refined Iron.
After all, as a prominent association in Tiandou City, participating in this auction certainly entitles them to VIP treatment.
Xiao Yan instructed Tang San to go there and give a message on his behalf.
Although bidding was prohibited from interchanging hands from the start of the auction to prevent deliberate price gouging, this was a VIP box after all, and even the most rule-abiding hostess at the door couldn't easily stop a child like Tang San.
Xiao Yan simply closed his eyes, looking completely at ease, showing no regret whatsoever that he had missed out on photographing what he wanted.
Ning Rongrong, who was standing to the side, looked at him with concern and kept relaying the current price to him.
Xiao Yan gave a perfunctory "hmm" a few times.
This behavior left Ning Rongrong unable to figure out what he was thinking.
At this moment, the Heavenly Fire Refined Iron had been offered a high price of nearly two million gold soul coins by a fat nouveau riche in the inner field. Such a price could buy a decent house in the city of Tiandou.
However, at this moment, a hostess hurriedly went up on stage. Ning Rongrong was a little surprised. Normally, they would only be needed when new auction items needed to be brought to the stage. Now, judging from the other party's appearance, it seemed that something urgent had happened. And in the entire Tiandou City Auction House, the person with the most say at present is undoubtedly Vice President Su.
"Rongrong, why are you so quiet?" Xiao Yan asked. It wasn't that Xiao Yan was deliberately being affectionate; it was just that Xiao Wu and Tang San both called her that, and if he were to call her by name, it would seem too formal, since they were all friends at the moment.
"The hostess suddenly came on stage, it seems like something uncontrollable has happened. Then Vice President Su's expression was a bit serious, and he kept nodding."
coming.
Xiao Yan thought to himself.
Just then, the door to Xiao Yan's private room was slowly pushed open, and Tang San, who had just come out, entered, accompanied by Chairman Shi.
The moment he entered, he looked at Dugu Bo, who was resting with his eyes closed. He sensed a soul power fluctuation from the other man that was even stronger than Titan's. If Titan was a Soul Douluo, then the cultivation level of the old man in Xiao Yan's private room was self-evident.
"Xiao Yan, I never expected you to be here as honored guests." Chairman Shi was as outspoken as ever, unable to hide his rough and uncouth image.
"I am very grateful to Guild Master Shi for finding this Heavenly Fire Refined Iron today." Xiao Yan thanked him, and his tone clearly indicated that the Heavenly Fire Refined Iron was now his.
"It's alright. If you hadn't reminded me, I would have had to spend over a million in labor costs to buy this broken rock today. I should be thanking you."
When Vice President Su announced the start of the auction, Xiao Yan realized something: the metal had not been appraised by the Tian Dou Blacksmith Association. After all, he himself knew very little about it when President Shi first mentioned it to him.
Since the stone was transported from the Starfall Empire, it's conceivable that it had already been appraised by a specialized association in Starfall, but this information was conveniently kept from Chairman Shi.
If they were to actually win this fiery and volatile metal, it would be a disgrace to the Heavenly Dou Blacksmith Association. The winning bidder doesn't care who is responsible for the appraisal. Since this metal is being auctioned within the Heavenly Dou Empire, the Heavenly Dou City Blacksmith Association is naturally responsible.
Therefore, Xiao Yan asked Tang San to tell him all the details of the stone, especially the part about the fire attribute chaos. Xiao Yan only knew this because of his own martial soul attribute and the rolling ball beast on his head. If it were an ordinary person, they would not have known this without close contact.
Upon learning the truth, Chairman Shi immediately approached Vice Chairman Su.
"This old Su, at his age, why is he still resorting to these tricks? Is he trying to ruin all the reputation that Tiandou Auction House has worked so hard to build?" Chairman Shi shook his head, grumbling.
"And I just asked around, guess who issued the appraisal report for this metal?"
Xiao Yan shrugged, indicating that he certainly didn't know.
"It's actually that old geezer Lou Gao. And it's said that even Lou Gao couldn't hammer this piece of Heavenly Fire Refined Iron because the fire element inside is too high, making it impossible to melt. Conventional metal heating only makes the metal even redder. Hahahaha." At this point, Chairman Shi smiled helplessly. Such metal would be useless to anyone who got their hands on it.
"In that case, wouldn't the starting bid of 500,000 be a bit of a loss?" Xiao Yan asked, frowning.
"You can just watch, but little brother Xiao Yan, if you win this piece of metal, don't try to get it from me. None of the blacksmiths in the entire Tian Dou City Blacksmith Association can handle it." After saying that, Chairman Shi walked out of Xiao Yan's private room.
The hostesses on stage had long since left, leaving Vice President Su silent. Fortunately, those present were all upper-class nobles, so there wasn't much of a commotion, giving Vice President Su ample time.
"I apologize, distinguished guests, there was a sudden information problem just now."
Vice President Su began by offering a simple and clear apology.
"Just now, the Blacksmith Association of our Tiandou City brought the latest information on this piece of refined iron. As a metal, this Heavenly Fire Refined Iron is indeed very rare. Even our Tiandou's master craftsman Titan and Gengxin City's master craftsman Lou Gao have no way to deal with it."
Upon hearing this, the audience immediately began to discuss. The fact that even the two master craftsmen couldn't handle the metal was enough to show its high value. But similarly, if even the master craftsmen couldn't handle such a stone, what could they do with it?
Fortunately, the person who bought this metal didn't intend to use it to make any kind of device. Its hardness makes it even better suited for inheritance.
"Moreover, according to the analysis of Chairman Shi, the president of the Tiandou City Blacksmith Association, this piece of Heavenly Fire Refined Iron contains extremely violent fire elements. If an ordinary fire-attribute soul master tries to improve their cultivation with it, it will backfire and they may even become infected with fire poison—" Vice President Su hesitated for a long time before finally revealing the result he already knew.
The reason he agreed to embellish the metal was that the ninth item up for auction today also came from the owner of the metal, who agreed to allow them to sell it at a high price, provided that their share of the auction proceeds was increased.
"These are also shortcomings on our part as the auction house, so this item should have gone unsold. However, it is indeed a rare and precious treasure, so we have adjusted the starting price to 250,000 Gold Soul Coins, with no minimum bid increment!"