"That's right, the entity sealed within is none other than the hottest villain in Honkai: Star Rail right now!"
"The Borisin War Chief—Hoolay!"
"I swear by the reputation of this auction house."
"To assure everyone…"
"It's the real deal, no tricks!"
On the auction stage.
A black box was being analyzed with technical means.
The entity sealed inside was revealed to everyone.
Pale mane.
Sharp claws and fangs.
A steely wolf's head.
Everything… was exactly as depicted in Honkai: Star Rail!
Even the sword embedded in his back was identical!
The only difference was!
Hoolay at this moment.
Unlike his awe-inspiring, domineering presence in the storyline.
Instead, he looked like a half-dead salted fish!
Bound by red and purple energy.
His entire body was suspended.
In the shape of a cross.
Just like how live fish are hung up in markets to showcase their freshness!
Held high.
This scene.
Once again left the audience in awe!
"Holy crap, this is for real!"
"Prisoner Hoolay! What have you been through!"
"Yu Ling above! Look at what he's been reduced to!"
"As a player of Honkai: Star Rail, it's my duty to uphold the storyline and maintain the image. 1.05 billion, I'll take it!"
"1.05 billion? Don't joke around! This is the former Borisin War Chief, with an almost immortal physique! The secrets he holds are immeasurable! I bid 1.2 billion!"
"Great, my collection of living specimens can have one more addition! I bid 1.5 billion!"
This is insane!
The auctioneer was starting to feel parched!
Originally, there was concern that this item might be too dangerous, and bidders might start conservatively!
But who would have thought—
The bidders here were absolutely frenzied!
Far exceeding his expectations!
No need to hype it up.
They were already fighting over it themselves!
"1.7 billion!"
"1.9 billion!"
"2 billion!"
Now.
Increments of 10 million were no longer cutting it!
The bids were jumping by the billions!
Once it surpassed 2 billion.
The voices in the venue gradually quieted down.
It was starting to exceed some people's psychological limits.
"2.5 billion!"
As soon as this bid was announced!
For a long while, no one followed up.
It seemed like the matter was about to be settled.
On the auction stage.
The host deliberately brought up the live stream of the storyline.
To highlight the extraordinary significance of this item.
At that moment.
The storyline of Honkai: Star Rail reached a critical juncture!
In the plot.
Hoolay, in his foxian form, coldly said to Jiaoqiu, "Now, let's talk about the Yaoxing foxian general you serve. Mok Tok said she came for me, which means she will personally lead the hunt for me."
"Before the hunt begins, I need to understand my opponent. You can refuse, showing me your backbone; or you can cooperate a little, saving time for both of us, healer."
Before Jiaoqiu could finish hesitating.
The towering Hoolay extended a finger and, with a motion too fast to see, tapped Jiaoqiu's shoulder blade.
It felt as if a piece of flesh had been carved out with a dagger, the pain digging into the joints, leaving Jiaoqiu almost unable to stand.
He even let out an involuntary groan of pain.
"Ugh..."
Hoolay was satisfied with this.
"Good, you're not foolish enough to attract attention with screams. That way, no one will die in vain."
"Next time you refuse, I will crush the hands you use to heal, then your kneecaps, followed by your spine... I will break you piece by piece, leaving only that three-inch tongue of yours, until you decide to speak."
Players in the live stream couldn't help but marvel at Hoolay's brutality!
...
"So ruthless!"
"Damn Hoolay!"
"Damn, Hoolay is so savage, it sends chills down my spine!"
"Let go of my Jiao Jiao, come at me instead!"
"That voice sounds so painful... my heart aches for Jiaoqiu..."
"Damn it! Hoolay, don't let me see you, I'll beat you every time I see you, until you're dead!"
"Whoever can capture Hoolay alive, I'm willing to offer all my wealth."
...
On one side was the brutal Hoolay in the storyline.
On the other side was the sealed, half-dead Hoolay.
The two scenes split at this moment.
Forming a stark contrast!
Players across the universe were powerless, only able to send comments expressing their displeasure with Hoolay.
However.
At the auction site.
Everyone had the actual ability to change this!
To control this savage beast!
This sense of conquest...
For many.
Was undoubtedly irresistible!
Some who had just decided to give up were now itching to act again!
Seeing this.
The host didn't rush to drop the gavel.
And the storyline continued.
Jiaoqiu gasped and replied, "...I can tell you everything about her, but, one answer for one answer."
"What delusion makes you think you still have the right to bargain with me?"
"You can torture me until I speak; or... save some time for both of us, warlord."
Seeing Hoolay's silence.
Jiaoqiu pressed on, "There's one question that has always puzzled me. Why, after enduring seven hundred years of punishment, are you still alive and well? The Borisin shouldn't have such a long lifespan... nor such an incredible ability to recover."
As soon as Jiaoqiu spoke these words!
The atmosphere in the auction hall instantly shifted!
Even!
Many people held their breath!
And Hoolay did not shy away.
He spoke proudly, "Is this the reason why the Xianzhou Yaoqing wants to take me away? To some, I can be a hostage in their hands. But to others, what they want is the secret within me—"
"I still remember, in the early years of my imprisonment, the foxians came and went... They extracted marrow from my blood, trying to decipher the cause of the Lunar Madness, to rid themselves of their fear of the Borisin, to rise above their bloodline and take control."
"Unfortunately, they couldn't unravel the secret, and could only inflict the most vicious punishments they could think of on me."
"Some seek power to destroy their enemies, while others seek power to become their enemies... Jiaoqiu, which one are you?"
Hoolay's emerald-green pupils seemed to pierce through the soul.
"Ah, I see! The physician of Yaoqing, you are the most pitiful kind—you seek power to share it with others, to use it for good."
"Then let me tell you the answer you seek."
In the auction hall.
For a moment, you could hear a pin drop!
Everyone's attention was completely absorbed in the unfolding drama!
It was as if the place had instantly transformed into a stock exchange.
And Hoolay...
Was like a stock glowing green, now visibly turning red at an alarming speed!