On the second day, before the auction started, Xiao Zhi and Teague entered the auction venue through the secret door in the lounge.
Because of Xiao Zhi's special need for anonymity, this channel is exclusive to him, directly leading to a private room in the venue, and no one will disturb him on the way.
A magic barrier was set up in the private room, and the people inside could see the outside world, but the people outside could not spy on the situation inside, and even the sound inside would not be heard at all.
In order to ensure the privacy of the guests, there is no waiter in the private room, only a delicate bell is placed on the table. When the guests inside have needs, they only need to ring the bell, and a waiter will come to the small cubicle outside the private room to ask the needs of the guests.
The bidding is done through the magic crystal board on the desktop, which also does not require human assistance, and also provides an advance amount of 3 million, which is really considerate.
This is the first time Xiao Zhi experienced this level of face-to-face, and he couldn't help feeling that the life of a boss is probably so simple and boring.
He walked to the window and looked down. The window of the private room was facing the auction stage, and the view was very good.
In the spacious hall below, quite a few people were already seated, and they came from all over the continent.
In addition to the Xiyue clan and the human race, there are also the Wood Spirit clan and the Beastman clan. There are also some who can't be seen clearly in cloaks. Looking at the occasional pale skin, Xiao Zhi guessed that they might be the undead race of Hesse.
Xiao Zhi also saw the players in it, and they each held a book, looking very serious. But Xiao Zhi knew from the look of the book that these guys were either in the world of show or in the water forum.
He also took out his address book, and sure enough, today's World Channel has been taken over by the auction.
"I just asked a ticket scalper, and an invitation letter actually cost me 300,000 yuan! Why didn't he grab it!!"
"Don't be fooled, the ticket must be fake. I spent 600,000 in the store to get the invitation letter."
"Worshiping local tyrants, poverty blocked me from the gate of the auction..."
"Blindly guess that the ones who sell scalped tickets are the Xiyue Clan."
"Xiyue Clan +1"
"Ah, I really want to find a rich woman to show me the auction!"
"The rich woman said: Get out, you are so ugly that it affects her gaming experience."
"I'm live broadcasting [Xinghai Auction Site], everyone is welcome to watch [link]."
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience the cloud!"
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience the cloud! +1"
"Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience the cloud! +2"
…
Soon after, the auction officially began.
The auctioneer wearing the dress of the Xiyue clan stepped onto the auction stage, and after speaking the welcome speech, the auction items were released one after another.
The Xinghai Auction is indeed the most grand auction in the entire continent. The items on stage are all treasures, from weapons and equipment to rare materials, even antiques and mysterious items, all appear on the stage.
Every auction item will cause a commotion on the player's world channel. With the help of the address book, the players have become the most enthusiastic race on the continent to participate in the auction.
Of course, from an outsider's point of view it is—Athanasiians are laughing strangely at books today.
The Athanasi are indeed the most incomprehensible race on the continent.
While looking at the auction site below, Xiao Zhi looked at the players in the water world, and he had the pleasure of watching.
Teague seized the opportunity to lean against the window, while recording the information and price of the lot, while observing the various interpersonal relationships below, probably preparing for the next scam.
He was serious about being a liar.
After a while, a new lot appeared on the stage, Xiao Zhi diverted his attention from the chatter of the players and looked towards the stage.
What appeared was a bright red staff. This staff was made of some kind of gemstone. The whole was crystal clear, and there seemed to be lava flowing inside.
Obviously, this is a staff made of fire-type materials.
The auctioneer introduced: "The soul chaser of the fire staff is made of Urades flame crystals. It is the masterpiece of the orc weapon master Ba Luqiang. Not only is it stronger than metal, it can also withstand high temperatures, and it is also resistant to fire. The spells have a 5% damage bonus, and - with exclusive attack special effects."
Hearing Baluchian's name, everyone in the audience couldn't help but get excited.
That is a legendary weapon master, who has built weapons for many powerful people in his life. It can be said that everyone who holds the weapons he made eventually became a giant.
But after a short period of excitement, doubts arose in the hearts of all the well-informed bigwigs present.
But it's still early before the end of the auction, how can the works of Master Baluchong be eligible to be placed in the last three important positions? Why are you here now
The auctioneer continued: "Unfortunately, Master Baluchan was unable to complete this work. He died unfortunately while searching for rare materials in the Changyue Desert. It has been a hundred years since then."
It was only then that everyone in the audience realized that it was a semi-finished product, no wonder it couldn't occupy the most critical position.
Xiao Zhi looked at the soul chaser, and the description of the item was as follows:
Soul Chaser (semi-finished product)
one-handed wand
Use level: 140
Magic attack power: 1423—? ?
Physical attack power: 1786—? ?
Attack range +2
Mana Concentration Speed +5
Fire spell damage bonus: 5%—? ?
Attack effect: Randomly trigger the special effect "Chasing Soul", the skill power is increased by 100%, and the shooting range is increased by 20%, lasting for 30 seconds
Explanation: The last work of Master Baruqiang, but unfortunately it was not completely completed, and secondary processing is needed. Please explore the processing method by yourself
In ZERO, ordinary weapons only have a dry attack power, such as understanding, hitting, breaking defense, crit, and casting speed in the era of keyboard online games.
Want to increase damage? Hit the vitals of the target yourself.
Want to increase casting speed? Please practice by yourself.
Want to improve hit? Please practice by yourself.
Want to hit bursts? Or practice yourself.
From the perspective of attributes alone, Soul Chaser is indeed a masterpiece, especially the special effects of chasing souls.
On the Dazemenia continent, there are very few weapons with special effects, and only the top ones can have them. As for the spell damage bonus, mana concentration speed, and attack range bonus, these are the configurations that can only be possessed by top-notch weapons.
But for Soulseeker, its current position is awkward.
It has the attributes of a high-level weapon, but only has an attack power of level 140. Even because of the strong material, the physical attack power exceeds the magic attack, and it is very easy to swing people.
What's even more embarrassing is that Master Baruch has passed away, so he can no longer improve the soul chaser.
Xiao Zhi believed that the former owner of the Soul Chaser must have made many attempts, hoping to make it a real top weapon, but now that the Soul Chaser appeared here, it meant that the attempts must have failed.
As a low-level weapon, its price is too high for ordinary adventurers to afford. As a high-level weapon, it is a bit worse, making the bosses feel tasteless.
But Xiao Zhi's eyes are bright, this is the weapon he needs right now.
The staff he is currently using is level 50, and the attack power is less than 300. Now he is trapped in the game and cannot leave. In order to ensure his survival, he urgently needs to become stronger quickly.
But hidden missions are rare, and he doesn't think he will encounter another one right away. Then, obtaining a powerful weapon is the best choice to improve combat power in a short time.
A low-level soul chaser with strong attributes is just right for him. As for the money issue...
The 770,000 he sold for the materials before was still quite a lot, and the room came with an advance of 3 million. In addition, he was very confident in the items he had put up for auction, so money was really not a problem.
The current Xiao Zhi is no longer the pauper who evaded the fare with Chiba Wu in order to save 800 gold shells.
As for the upgrade of the Soul Chaser, as a player, he has a huge source of information like the forum, so it will definitely be easier to solve than the aborigines.
It's really not possible... After he has a new weapon, he can ask Teague to sell it to rich local players with stupid money...
The relationship between players has always been plastic.
The auctioneer announced the start of the bidding: "The Soul Chaser with the Staff from Master Baluqiang, the reserve price is 500,000 gold shells."
Many people participating in the auction in the audience thought of the same problem. The native races on the mainland did not show much enthusiasm for the soul chasers, but raised the price cautiously.
Players are different, they probably plan to find clues through the forum, and the enthusiasm for bidding is much higher than that of native races.
"550,000!"
"600000!"
"700,000!"
…
The price rose all the way, and soon came to 1.15 million.
The only ones who are still bidding are the people in the two private rooms below. Looking at the books in their hands, you can tell that these are two players.
"1.2 million!"
After paying the price, the person in the private room on the left said to the private room on the right: "Why are you so good at joining in the fun? Isn't Ruo Ye a wind method?"
"1.25 million!"
The one on the right was not to be outdone: "Then why are you gods of war joining in the fun? Isn't Longinus a swordsman?"
"1.3 million!"
The private room on the left: "We are not allowed to be needed by others!"
"1.35 million!"
The private room on the right: "We also have other people in need!"
"1.4 million!"
The private room on the left: "This time we have to make a reservation!"
There were no further bids in the box on the right, as if they were weighing whether to continue to increase the price.
The auctioneer waited for a while and began to count down: "1.4 million for the first time!"
"1.4 million for the second time! Is there any higher!"
The box on the left felt that he had the chance to win: "The best is like water, if you have the ability, continue to add—"
"1.5 million."
The voice in the box on the left was interrupted. The quotation did not come from the opposite side, but from the stage.
He looked towards the auctioneer. The auctioneer looked at the row of private rooms on the top floor, which were exclusive to all the powerful and influential people in the mainland. The legendary top-level VIP room, also known as the happy room for rich women.
The bid amount is just displayed under one of the private rooms.
Because of the barrier of the magic barrier, the people below could not see the situation inside at all, and could only see the darkness.
Which side is this big boss wanting to take a semi-finished product home to play with when he has nothing to do? Is it a collection addiction
"The guests from the VIP box bid 1.5 million! Is there a higher bid?"
"1.5 million for the first time!" The auctioneer began the countdown.
"Fuck, boss, shall we follow?" The player in charge of bidding in the box on the left asked back.
"Continue." The person behind replied.
"1.55 million!"
"1.7 million."
"1.75 million!"
"2 million."
The box on the left obviously hesitated and did not increase the price immediately.
At this time, the box on the right finally found the fun: "Why doesn't God of War continue? If you have the ability, continue to add~"
"2.1 million..." The box on the left still gritted its teeth and bid.
"3000000."
Player in charge of bidding: "…"
The other party doesn't seem to be short of money, how can I play this? Can't you save a little bit of face for them
"3 million for the first time!"
"3 million for the second time! Is there any more!"
The private room on the left was silent, and finally stopped raising the price.
"Third time for 3 million! Congratulations to this honored guest for winning the Soul Chaser!"
There was applause in the hall, and everyone looked towards the private room on the top floor. Although they couldn't see anything, it didn't affect their curiosity.
Of course Xiao Zhi was the one who bid, and after he captured the soul chaser, he didn't care about the situation below.
He opened the address book, and sure enough, there were two player guilds that had just competed with each other. Both parties expressed their cordial greetings and sincere blessings to the other party's performance in the auction round just now.
Xiao Zhi started eating melons with great interest, gossiping about who was in the box, so he even ate his own melons.
Teague on the side couldn't help whispering: "So you are so rich..."
Xiao Zhi didn't even raise his head: "It's so-so."
Teague tentatively said: "I also have an investment project here, which is aimed at all kinds of rich people—"
Teague's voice stopped because Xiao Zhi raised his staff.
Forget it, let's study whether there are fat sheep below, Teague decisively recognized the reality.
·
Finally got to the last item.
At each Xinghai Auction, the final auction items will set off a frenzy across the continent.
Everyone present today is also looking forward to its debut, the hall is quiet, and the players present are no longer bragging about the world.
"Now, it's up to me to grandly introduce today's last lot, a dress made by Miyuki, the master designer of Athanasius six hundred years ago—the Heart of Winter."
There was an uproar in the audience.
Because Miyuki's name is still resounding on the Dazemenya continent until now, every thing with her name has been auctioned for sky-high prices.
In the aristocratic circles of various countries, there is even a saying that "if you don't collect Miyuki's works, you don't deserve to be a nobleman". After this rumor spread, Miyuki's reputation once again reached a peak.
But it is mostly jewelry that can be handed down to the present. A fragile existence like a dress, even if it is carefully preserved, has long been dilapidated in the past six hundred years.
Unless... someone is willing to use the shadow of time, a magic circle that slows down the flow of time, to save it, but is anyone really so extravagant? Such a big investment just for a dress
A moment later, the heart of winter was pushed out by the waiter and displayed in front of everyone, making people have to pick up that incredible guess.
This is a pure white dress, made of Shenyuki's most famous and original fabric - filan yarn. It is said that there are hundreds of materials used in filan yarn, and the production technique is only known to Miyuki himself. It has long been lost and cannot be reproduced.
The design of the dress is extremely exquisite, it seems that every line is in the right position, and every decoration seems to be there. It is the feeling of being too complicated and too simple that makes it just quietly appear in front of everyone, and it attracts the attention of everyone in the audience.
Moreover, it looked brand new, as if Miyuki had just sewn it up, and it hadn't lost any color due to time.
Seeing this, Xiao Zhi showed a satisfied smile. The storage effect of the player's backpack is good after using it.
This dress was not bought by Xiao Zhi himself, but as a windfall of cutting off cubs, and he didn't quite understand why the bear-like man who was looking for him to PK back then collected this dreamy dress.
All the ladies are crazy.
In ladies' circles, a dress was never just a dress.
Obviously, whoever gets it will have the top noodle of the year. This is not only their personal face, it even represents the glory of the family behind them, and it is an excellent opportunity to show their financial resources and expand their prestige.
The local tyrants among the players were also excited. They even understood the value of the word Shenxue better than the npcs in the game, because this person has long since lost her horse, and her reputation in the real world is by no means inferior to that in the game.
Probably this is called "Your uncle will always be your uncle".
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The players were in a commotion, and the world channel scrolled crazily, making it almost impossible to see what they were talking about.
"If my great-great-great-great-grandmother had bought one more Miyuki dress, now my house would have an extra Milky Way view room!!!"
"Which big boss' family heirloom is this! Did you inherit it from your elders?"
"Why don't my elders have such a good vision!!"
"My family started playing ZERO from the generation of Grandpa Zeng-Zeng-Zeng. Unfortunately, Miyuki passed away long ago, and her works are already hard to find."
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In another top-floor box.
Duke Sharina looked at his hands: "What a treacherous fellow."
In her hand was lying quietly the brooch that Xiao Zhi had given her before, this brooch and the Heart of Winter on the auction table below were obviously of the same style, and they were all works from Miyuki, there was nothing more suitable than them matched.
No wonder this meeting gift was so generous.
Duke Sharona showed a playful smile: "A man with a little thoughtfulness is cuter."
She turned her head and told her subordinates: "It must be photographed."
·
"Master Shenxue's out-of-print dress - Heart of Winter, the starting price is 5 million!"
Almost as soon as the auctioneer announced the start of bidding, the price of Heart of Winter soared all the way up, so fast that the auctioneer didn't even have time to bid.
Within 10 seconds, the 10 million mark was broken.
Then, 20 million, 30 million, 40 million...
The auction gathered the rich and powerful from all over the continent, and the bigwigs with no shortage of money grabbed a lot of them, and the price was pushed up to 100 million in less than a minute.
However, the pace of rising numbers has not stopped and is still rising.
Those who entered the final round were all boxes on the top floor, and the people below watched these rooms constantly display quotations, just like the currency they used was not gold shells but Chinese cabbage.
Compared with them, Xiao Zhi bought a semi-finished staff at 300w, which is simply a thrifty housekeeping.
The bidding speed gradually slowed down, and finally, Winter Heart's bid stayed at 160 million.
"160 million for the first time, does anyone come up with a higher price?"
"160 million second—"
"160 million for the third time! Deal! Congratulations to this distinguished guest for winning the Heart of Winter!"
Crazy applause broke out in the audience, and the corners of the Duke of Sharina's mouth in the box slowly curled up. In the following social season, she has a new bargaining chip.
The last lot was successfully sold, and this year's Xinghai Auction also came to a successful conclusion. According to the usual practice, the auctioneer who hosts the auction stands on the stage to express his thanks to all the guests and welcome them to come again next time.
But at this moment, some people in the audience acted a little strangely.
Xiao Zhi noticed that some people who were obviously players were very excited. While opening the address book, they were chatting excitedly with the people next to them, and some even got ready to stand up.
This kind of behavior is very abnormal. According to the Xinghai Auction tradition, there will be banquets and performances after the auction, which is an excellent opportunity to get close to various bigwigs, and no one will leave in a hurry at such a time.
Xiao Zhi imitated them and opened the address book, wanting to see what news made them so excited.
It was flashed on the World Channel:
"The Lord of Hesse appeared in the Changyue Desert!! It seems that a new exploration dungeon has opened!!!"
Exploration dungeon, a kind of dungeon form in ZERO, will only appear once, and can accommodate everyone to enter at the same time, almost synonymous with getting rich overnight.
Experience, equipment, hidden missions, limited props, rare materials, lost skill scrolls... each is a word that makes players crazy. Not only players, but all races on the continent can hardly resist such a temptation.
Xiao Zhi's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up.