Chapter 458 A rare natural treasure rarely seen once a year!

Lu Yu just chuckled and said calmly: "No hurry, let's take a look first."

The auction had already started for a while, but until now, Lu Yu had not thought of buying anything. Although the first nine items were valuable, they were not very attractive to him, whether they were natural treasures or soul guides.

At this moment, the host on the stage was introducing the ninth item with a smile on his face, a soul guide armor with a faint blue glow on its surface.

"Dear guests, this Blue Shadow Armor is one of the treasures of our auction. It not only greatly increases the speed of the wearer, but also has a very strong defensive effect, especially its resistance to elemental soul skills is excellent! The starting price is 15,000 gold soul coins, and each bid increase must not be less than 1,000 gold soul coins!" As soon as the host finished speaking, several low exclamations were heard from the audience.

"Blue Shadow Armor? This thing is really good, but it's of no use to me." Lu Yu looked indifferent, glanced at it casually, and then looked away.

Soon, the Blue Shadow Armor was bought by several bidders for 25,000 gold soul coins. The host smiled with satisfaction and clapped his hands lightly.

"Congratulations to this distinguished guest for winning the Blue Shadow Armor. Next, please allow me to introduce our tenth item for auction tonight!"

Before he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the audience changed subtly. Some people sat up straighter, obviously looking forward to the upcoming auction items. Lu Yu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and looked at the stage again.

Behind the auction table, a maid slowly walked forward, holding a dark box in her hands. The box was covered with complex soul guide array patterns, which obviously had a very strong sealing effect.

The host swept his eyes across the audience, his smile growing stronger, and he slowly said, "Dear guests, this tenth lot can be said to be the most mysterious one tonight. It is an unnamed crystal stone, preliminarily identified as a rare soul guide material. Its specific use is not yet clear, but the energy fluctuations it contains have amazed many masters!"

Having said this, he deliberately paused, raised his hand and signaled the maid to open the box.

The dark box lid was slowly opened, and in an instant, a strange light emanated from it. It was a crystal stone with a dark red and golden halo on the surface. There was a thin layer of energy ripples flowing on the surface of the crystal stone, giving people a mysterious and dangerous feeling.

There was an uproar in the audience.

"What is this? How can there be such a strong fluctuation?!"

"Soul guide material? No, it doesn't look like that... it's more like some kind of natural treasure!"

"Didn't the host say that its purpose is still unclear? This is probably still a mystery, but it looks extraordinary!"

In the box, Lu Yu's originally calm expression finally showed a ripple. His gaze fell fixedly on the crystal stone, and a gleam of brilliance flashed across his eyes.

"Sir, are you interested in this thing?" The servant behind him keenly noticed Lu Yu's emotional changes and asked in a low voice.

Lu Yu did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes slightly, as if he was feeling something. After a moment, he slowly spoke: "Interesting. The energy fluctuations of that crystal are very strange. It seems to contain some special rule power. Although it is weak, it cannot be ignored."

The attendant's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked: "Then should we..."

"No rush, let's listen to what others say first." Lu Yu waved his hand and regained his calm expression.

At this time, the host on the stage spoke again: "The reserve price of this nameless crystal is 20,000 gold soul coins, and each bid must not be less than 2,000 gold soul coins! Dear guests, such a rare thing is not something you can see at any time!"

The bidders in the audience fell into a brief silence. Although the energy fluctuations of the crystal were indeed amazing, the unknown purpose of the auction items always made people worried. After a while, someone finally raised a placard.

"Twenty-two thousand gold soul coins."

As the first person spoke, the atmosphere in the venue gradually became lively.

"Twenty-four thousand!"

"Twenty-six thousand!"

The price gradually climbed, but the increase was not drastic. Obviously, most people still had doubts about the specific uses of the crystal, and the prices they bid were also cautious.

Lu Yu watched all this quietly, with a slight smile on his lips.

"30,000 gold soul coins." A cold voice came from another box, immediately attracting the attention of the audience. The owner of the voice was obviously also a strong bidder.

"Thirty-two thousand." Someone else followed up, with a hint of tentativeness in his tone.

Lu Yu tapped the armrest lightly, and suddenly said to the attendant beside him: "Raise the sign, thirty-five thousand."

The attendant was slightly stunned, but quickly did as he was told. The placard in the box attracted a lot of attention, especially from other bidders, who couldn't help but cast inquiring glances in the direction of Lu Yu.

"Thirty-eight thousand." The cold voice sounded again.

Lu Yu seemed very calm and waved his hand casually: "Forty thousand."

Following Lu Yu's offer, the whole place fell silent for a moment. The price of 40,000 gold soul coins was far beyond the average person's psychological expectations for this nameless crystal.

The host's eyes lit up, and he quickly said, "Forty thousand gold soul coins! Is there a higher offer?"

The bidders in the audience began to hesitate, especially those who had already backed out, and they were now whispering to each other.

"Who is this person? How dare he offer such a high price..."

"It seems that he is determined to get this crystal stone."

The cold voice sounded again, but it was less calm than before and more chilly: "Forty-five thousand."

"Forty-eight thousand." Lu Yu spoke slowly, without any emotion in his tone.

The other party was silent for a few seconds, and finally did not continue to raise the price. Seeing this, the host immediately announced excitedly: "Forty-eight thousand gold soul coins! Deal! Congratulations to this distinguished guest for winning this nameless crystal stone!"

Hearing this, Lu Yu's mouth curled up slightly. Maybe he made the right bet this time.

The auction hall of Tiandou City was brightly lit and the atmosphere was warm. The precious decorations reflected the luxury and prosperity of this auction. Various precious items were sold at high prices one after another, and the bidding sounded one after another. The enthusiasm of the guests reached its peak.

The auctioneer stood on the stage, tapping the gavel with his white-gloved hand, signaling the audience to be quiet. His voice was clearly transmitted throughout the hall through the soul-guided loudspeaker.

"Dear distinguished guests, the next item to be auctioned is today's special lot, which is also an unprecedented item in the history of our Tiandou Auction. The uniqueness of this item will surely shock everyone!"

Upon hearing this, the guests in the hall began to talk about it.

"A special item? Is there anything more precious than that ten thousand year soul bone?"

"Yes, the thousand-year-old spiritual medicine mentioned above was sold for 200,000 gold soul coins. What rare items will be sold next?"

As everyone was guessing, the auctioneer raised his hand and waved his hand. An old man in a tattered gray robe slowly walked out from behind a curtain.

The old man had white hair, a thin body, a face full of wrinkles, and deep and calm eyes. Although his pace was slow, each step was unusually steady. He did not have the pressure of a soul master, nor did he have the fluctuation of soul power. He looked like an ordinary old man in his twilight years.

“Is this the special lot?”

"Isn't he just an old man? Does he have a special identity?"

The guests' discussions became louder and louder, and some even showed disappointed expressions.

The auctioneer smiled slightly, raised the gavel in his hand, and cleared his throat.

"Everyone, this old man is not an ordinary person. His true identity is a ten thousand year old soul beast in human form!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire auction hall was in an uproar.

"A ten thousand year old soul beast transforming?"

"It's not a 100,000-year soul beast, but a 10,000-year soul beast? What's the value of this auction item?"

“Indeed, a hundred thousand year soul beast transforming might still be attractive, but a mere ten thousand year soul beast transforming…”

The auctioneer on the stage had obviously anticipated such a reaction. He continued calmly, "Everyone, although this old man is the incarnation of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast, his true form is the extremely rare Dark Demon Evil God Tiger!"

This remark once again ignited a heated discussion in the venue.

"Dark Demon Evil God Tiger? Didn't this soul beast become extinct a long time ago?"

"I heard that the spirit ring of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger is extremely powerful, especially for spirit masters with dark attributes. If we can absorb its spirit ring, it would be the most ideal choice!"

"But... is a mere ten thousand years of cultivation really that valuable?"

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The auctioneer ignored everyone's comments and continued to introduce: "After this old man transformed into a human, he practiced hard all his life, but unfortunately due to his limited qualifications, he could only reach the Soul King realm. His life is about to end, so he is willing to sell his soul ring and directly sacrifice it to the buyer! Don't you think this opportunity is not valuable?"

After these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the venue changed slightly, but it still seemed cold. Many guests looked hesitant and suspicious.

"Direct sacrifice? This would save the trouble of hunting soul beasts, but... how effective would this kind of sacrifice be?"

"Yes, after all, it's only a ten thousand year soul beast, and the gap between it and a hundred thousand year soul beast is too big."

The auctioneer frowned secretly when he saw that the crowd still showed little enthusiasm. In order to stir up the atmosphere, he deliberately raised his tone.

"The starting price is 100,000 gold soul coins. You may start bidding."

However, the venue was surprisingly quiet. Although many people were curious about the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger race, it was clear that the starting price of 100,000 gold soul coins did not make them excited.

"One hundred thousand gold soul coins to buy a ten thousand year old soul beast that is about to die, isn't that too expensive?"

"Indeed, although the sacrifice is convenient, it is only at the ten thousand year level after all, so the effect of the spirit ring may not be that good."

The old man on the auction table remained silent, with no change in his expression, as if he didn't care about his fate.

At this time, in a private room on the second floor, a young man was sitting on a chair, looking at the old man on the stage through a one-way glass. He was wearing a black robe, with deep eyebrows and eyes, and a faint smile on the corners of his mouth.

"Master Lu, is this old man who is the incarnation of a ten thousand year old soul beast really worth taking action against?"

The guard standing behind him asked in a low voice.

The young man was Lu Yu. He did not answer immediately, but took a sip from the teacup in his hand, his eyes still fixed on the old man on the auction table.

"Dark Demon Evil God Tiger..." Lu Yu whispered to himself, and the smile on his lips gradually deepened.

He knew more about the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger than most people in the field. This kind of soul beast is indeed almost extinct, but its strength is beyond doubt. Although the old man in front of him has only been practicing for ten thousand years, as a soul beast incarnation, his wisdom and accumulation are far beyond the ordinary soul beasts. More importantly, Lu Yu felt that this old man seemed not simple.

"One hundred thousand gold soul coins...it's not impossible to give it a try." Lu Yu put down the teacup and said lightly.

At this moment, someone in the venue finally couldn't help but make a bid.

"One hundred thousand and one hundred thousand gold soul coins!"

The sound came from a corner of the hall. A middle-aged man raised the bidding sign in his hand and shouted out the price with a little hesitation.

The auctioneer was excited and shouted loudly: "One hundred and eleven thousand gold soul coins! Is there a higher bid?"

However, this price did not cause much response. Many people still chose to wait and see, and did not seem to intend to participate in the bidding.

"One hundred and five thousand gold soul coins." Another person made an offer.

But soon, the price stagnated at this number and the market fell into a brief silence.

At this moment, Lu Yu in the box said calmly: "One hundred and one hundred thousand gold soul coins."

His voice spread throughout the venue through a special sound transmission device, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

"It's the box on the second floor!"

"That's Lu Yu, the young master of the Lu family! I heard that he just broke through the Soul Emperor realm and is looking for a suitable soul ring. Could it be that he is interested in this Dark Demon Evil God Tiger?"

"One hundred and ten thousand gold soul coins...it seems like he is determined to win."

The guests in the venue were whispering, but no one made any more bids. Although the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was indeed rare, it was clear that no one was willing to invest more money in a ten thousand year old soul beast that was about to die.

The auctioneer looked around the room and saw that no one was bidding, so he raised the gavel high.

"One hundred and ten thousand gold soul coins! The first time! The second time!"

"make a deal!"

As the hammer fell, the auctioneer's voice echoed throughout the venue.

Lu Yu raised his lips slightly, stood up and walked out of the box, his eyes showing a hint of excitement and anticipation.

"Go, take the old man to the back hall." Lu Yu ordered the guard.

"Yes, my lord."

Lu Yu had a hunch that the item for this auction was definitely not just a simple incarnation of a ten-thousand-year-old soul beast. His eyes narrowed slightly, and the smile on his lips deepened.

All this has just begun.

In the auction hall, Lu Yu's eyes slowly swept across the booth.

A hot auctioneer stood on the high platform, holding a natural treasure that was emitting a faint glow in his hands. This natural treasure was a strange emerald green, and energy waves like water waves were constantly flowing on its surface. It seemed that a low whistling sound of spiritual energy could be heard faintly around it.

"Everyone! This natural treasure is called 'Emerald Spirit Root', and it is a rare natural treasure that is rarely seen in a thousand years! Not only can it greatly improve the speed of soul power cultivation, it is also an excellent material for alchemy! The starting price is 500,000 gold soul coins, and each bid must not be less than 10,000. The bidding starts now!"