Chapter 142: Auction of Elixirs! Spirit Hall Is Here Again?
The night deepened, and the sky became completely dark.
A huge full moon hung high in the sky, its cold moonlight cascading over the earth.
Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo arrived at a massive building. It was a semicircular high-rise structure with a diameter of at least 500 meters and a peak height of 80 meters.
The words "Heaven Dou Auction House" were prominently displayed on it.
At the entrance, four tall girls stood in attendance.
Seeing Dugu Bo and Tang Chuan approaching, one of the girls stepped forward and bowed slightly, "Excuse me, would you two like to participate in tonight's auction?"
Hearing this, Tang Chuan nodded slightly.
"Excuse me, do you have a bidding qualification certificate?" the girl continued to ask.
Tang Chuan was stunned for a moment and turned to look at Dugu Bo beside him.
Dugu Bo frowned slightly, then took out a green card from his robes and handed it to the girl.
The girl took the card respectfully, examined it carefully, and then made a gesture of invitation, indicating that they could enter the auction hall.
Under the girl's guidance, Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo successfully entered the auction house.
Along the way, Tang Chuan's eyes were drawn to various display cabinets containing sharp weapons, sturdy armor, storage soul guides with different functions, rare medicinal herbs, and natural treasures. The dazzling array of items was mesmerizing.
Finally, they were led to a private room.
The girl produced two exquisite masks from somewhere and handed them to Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo, saying respectfully, "Gentlemen, to protect the privacy of our distinguished guests, the auction house has specially prepared masks that can conceal your aura."
"Please wear them properly so I can take you to the auction hall."
Tang Chuan didn't hesitate. He took the mask and put it on, then asked, "If I want to auction something here, how do I do it?"
"Excuse me, sir, what items are you planning to auction?" The girl was slightly stunned, looked at him in surprise, and asked respectfully.
Tang Chuan said calmly, "A kind of elixir that can enhance the strength of Soul Masters."
Hearing this, the girl's eyes flashed with joy, and she quickly said, "Then please follow me. I will take you to the treasure appraisal room."
Led by the girl, Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo walked into a spacious room.
A row of long tables stood in the middle of the room, behind which sat a dozen appraisers of varying ages, busy with their work.
The girl led the two to a middle-aged appraiser wearing black glasses.
The appraiser yawned when he saw the visitors and said lazily, "If you have anything you want appraised and auctioned, put it up. Hurry up, there are people waiting in line behind you."
Tang Chuan took out two jade bottles from his robes and placed them steadily on the table.
"What is this? Are you selling a bottle? Judging from the quality, the bottle is just so-so. Could it be a soul guide device?" The middle-aged appraiser took a closer look at the jade bottle and frowned slightly.
Tang Chuan waved his hand gently, a smug arc appearing at the corner of his mouth, and he smiled, saying, "I'm not here to sell any soul guides, but to sell pills."
The middle-aged appraiser, who had been somewhat perfunctory, suddenly became more alert. He leaned forward, his eyes showing interest, and said, "A pill? What does this pill do? Could it be one that has some healing effect? If so, it could sell for some money."
"No! My pills are not for healing, but are specially made to help Soul Masters improve their strength," Tang Chuan shook his head and explained.
He pointed to the jade bottle on his left, "This is called the Soul Enhancement Pill. Any Soul Master below level 40 who takes it can directly increase their soul power by two levels."
Then, he pointed to the jade bottle on the right and continued, "This is called the Soul-Restoring Pill. If a Soul Master below level 50 takes it when their soul power is depleted, it will quickly restore a large amount of their soul power, allowing them to regain their combat effectiveness."
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire room fell silent. Even the nonchalant appraisers nearby raised their heads, casting curious glances in their direction.
The middle-aged appraiser's lazy expression vanished instantly. He was shocked, staring at the two jade bottles on the table. His face changed, and he nearly jumped up from his seat.
"What... what did you say?"
"This pill can directly increase the soul power level of a Soul Master, or even restore soul power?!"
In today's Douluo Continent, there is almost no talk of refining elixirs.
It wasn't until ten thousand years later that sporadic medicinal pills began to appear, and most of them were crude. The more famous ones at that time were only the Mysterious Water Pill and the Soul-Rising Pill. The former could warm the body and cleanse the meridians, while the latter could briefly increase a Soul Master's soul power.
But now, this is still the Douluo Continent of ten thousand years ago.
In the eyes of the world, elixirs are almost exclusively used for healing. They can treat minor injuries or delay the worsening of injuries and are considered rare and precious items.
However, the elixir that Tang Chuan had just presented was said to directly enhance the strength of a Soul Master and even allow soul power to recover quickly! This effect overturned everyone's understanding.
"Yes, my pills can indeed increase the level of soul power."
The appraiser's breath hitched, his face still showing deep shock and disbelief. After hesitating for a moment, he said in a slightly trembling voice, "But this... this is just your one-sided statement after all. It's just empty words, so how can you prove it?"
Tang Chuan wasn't angry. Instead, he said lightly, "If you don't believe it, you can naturally find someone to test it. Isn't your auction house known for its rigor and credibility? It's most appropriate for you to verify this matter."
The appraiser's Adam's apple rolled up and down, and then he reached out and carefully picked up the two jade bottles on the table, saying, "In that case, please wait for a moment, my two distinguished guests."
"Well, please be quick." Tang Chuan waved his hand and sat down on the chair next to him without hesitation, then closed his eyes to rest.
The middle-aged man nodded quickly and left the room in a hurry.
Half an hour later, the middle-aged appraiser rushed back, almost jogging.
At this moment, his face was flushed with excitement, and his earlier arrogance and contempt were gone, replaced by respect and enthusiasm.
"Sir! Our auction house has completed the appraisal. Your pill is just as you said. It can directly improve the soul power level of a Soul Master below level 40! And the other pill can quickly restore soul power when the soul power is exhausted! This kind of pill is simply a heaven-defying thing!" His voice trembled but was extremely solemn.
"In that case, should we proceed with the auction immediately?"
The appraisal method at the auction house was simple: find a Soul Master below level 40 to take the pill and then test the soul power level.
Tang Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Okay, then take me to the auction room. I want to see what good things you have to sell."
"Yes, sir!" The middle-aged appraiser hurriedly bowed and saluted.
Then, he made a gesture of invitation and personally led Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo through the corridor to the bidding room of the auction house.
Meanwhile, in the shadows on the other side of the auction floor, a tall and burly figure quietly emerged. He was wearing a gray robe with a low hood that almost covered most of his face.
It was unclear when or how he had managed to sneak into the auction house.
When Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo disappeared at the end of the corridor, his eyes narrowed slightly, and his figure also vanished from the spot.
In Spirit City, the Pope's Palace.
Inside the towering palace, the lights were brilliant, yet the atmosphere was as oppressive as an abyss.
Bibi Dong sat on a high throne, her eyes cold and fierce, a faint sense of oppression emanating from her body. Her face was gloomy as she shouted angrily at the cardinal below:
"What a bunch of trash! After such a long time, they can't even find Tang San. I don't believe he can disappear from Douluo Continent out of thin air!"
As her voice fell, the air around her seemed to freeze.
All the Spirit Hall members standing by lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.
At this time, a cardinal took a trembling step forward, cold sweat oozing from his forehead, his voice trembling, but he gritted his teeth and said, "Your Holiness... it's not that we have gained nothing. Although... although we still haven't found Tang San's specific whereabouts, but..."
Swallowing hard, he raised his eyes and glanced at Bibi Dong cautiously, then quickly lowered his head and continued, "But recently, news came from Heaven Dou City that the Blue Tyrant Academy in the city secretly changed its name to Shrek Academy. This is the name of the academy Tang San originally attended."
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