Chapter 198: Heaven Martial, Moon Devouring Blade Technique
Chapter 198: Heaven Martial, Moon Devouring Blade Technique
"Sir, this is our rest area. If you wish to take a break, feel free to choose any unoccupied room. Just remember to take your belongings with you before you leave."
"The basement level is our leisure area, providing complimentary food and some entertainment facilities."
"The second basement level is our auction venue. It opens promptly at 8 p.m. and usually lasts for two hours. After the two hours, the auction ends, and as long as you've purchased or sold items, you can depart using the free teleportation array within a 500-meter radius."
The woman enthusiastically explained.
Jiang Cheng nodded, now having a preliminary understanding of the place.
"I'd like to find a place to rest first."
"Of course, please follow me."
The woman led Jiang Cheng to the second floor.
The layout of the second floor resembled that of a hotel.
A long corridor stretched out, with rooms on both sides.
Some of the room doors were open.
Jiang Cheng casually selected one and, upon entering, found it quite satisfactory.
A soft, large bed with a dim yellow light shining upon it, exuding a faint warmth.
On the bedside table, a bouquet of fresh flowers stood, their dewdrops glistening under the light, emitting a subtle floral fragrance.
A landscape painting hung on the wall, and in one corner of the room, a comfortable sofa was placed, covered with a soft woolen blanket, next to an antique wooden tea table.
Outside the window, faint sounds of distant street traffic occasionally drifted in, yet they seemed to not disturb the tranquility of the room.
"This room will do."
Jiang Cheng made his decision.
"Alright, then, sir, please rest well. If you need anything, feel free to call me."
The woman smiled slightly and closed the door.
Jiang Cheng set his suitcase aside, took the thick booklet, and sat on the nearby sofa, opening its cover.
Like the Dawn Society, the items here were also categorized into Secret Medicines, Secret Arts, Secret Treasures, and Weapons.
Each item had a number representing its order of appearance.
Jiang Cheng looked at the first auction item.
It was the Golden Blood Salve, with a starting bid of 6,000 yuan for three items, and a minimum price increase of 1,000 yuan per bid.
Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up initially.
At the society gathering, the Golden Blood Salve was 3,000 yuan per bottle, so three bottles would cost 9,000 yuan. But here, it was only 6,000 yuan? However, he quickly realized something was amiss; this was an auction, not a fixed price.
No one was a fool; as long as there was profit to be made, everyone would participate in the bidding, possibly even driving the price higher than 3,000 yuan per bottle!
After all, not everyone had a stable channel for purchasing secret medicines.
Shi Yan's father was one such person, but he also traded with others, buying some medicinal ingredients and making the medicines himself, which was more cost-effective.
The second auction item was a Secret Art called Sunset Fist, also a familiar Human Martial Art that could be opened up to 20 acupoints. It was priced at 50,000 yuan at the society gathering but had a starting bid of 30,000 yuan here, with a minimum price increase of 10,000 yuan.
For those who came here, they could also exchange Secret Arts with others, whether from the black market or other sources.
However, the key issue was, how could they be sure what they were getting was genuine? Even without malicious intent, what if the other party provided incorrect information? What if there were errors in the recording process? Mistakes in cultivation could lead to death.
Therefore, people preferred to pay a little more for guaranteed quality.
As for more advanced techniques, others were even more reluctant to share them.
Jiang Cheng continued browsing and soon found what he was looking for.
It was the Spirit Soothing Pill, a first-grade potion that accelerated mental power recovery, lasting for six hours. It was being sold in bottles, with a starting price of 7,000 yuan and a minimum price increase of 1,000 yuan.
The quantities gradually increased, from three vials to five, then ten, with a starting price of 7,000 per vial.
"No rush, there should be better items later," Jiang Cheng said to himself as he scrolled down.
Among the items, Earth Martial Arts gradually appeared.
Shadow Flitting Steps: Earth Martial Arts, capable of opening up to 45 acupoints, after cultivation, one's shadow becomes elusive and unpredictable. Starting price: 300,000, with increments of 30,000.
"A body technique secret martial art."
Jiang Cheng was very tempted.
There should be similar secret martial arts within the society, but one must reach Tier 3 to gain access.
It was impossible for him to do so in a short time; even a fool would find it suspicious.
As the numbers grew, the items became better, and the prices naturally increased.
Jiang Cheng browsed through everything, and his excitement remained high.
Among the items up for auction, there were several highlight pieces.
The first was a Heaven Martial Art, not an ordinary one, but one that could open up a full 100 acupoints, reaching the upper limit.
It was a weapon martial art named Moon Devouring Blade Technique.
Starting price: 500,000, with increments of 100,000.
According to Red Tea, Heaven Martial Arts were priced at over a million.
So, despite the starting price of only 500,000, it was unattainable, even with a bid of one or two million.
Jiang Cheng had a hunch that the price would exceed ten million, entering the True Martial price range.
The second highlight item was an A-grade combat suit named Obsidian.
This was the first time Jiang Cheng had seen such a thing, and he found it very intriguing.
According to the description, the A-grade combat suit was the best set available to Primordial Energy Warriors.
However, even within the A-grade, there were variations in strength.
Some could only withstand 30mm cannon fire, with attacks from Primordial Energy Warriors below Tier 7 feeling like mere tickles. Others could withstand 50mm cannon fire, defending against attacks from Primordial Energy Warriors below Tier 8 or 9.
The Obsidian set was the best among A-grade combat suits.
When worn, its comfort was unparalleled, and it provided a 10% boost to various attributes. Most importantly, it offered powerful protection, covering the entire body and capable of withstanding even the strongest attacks from Tier 10 Primordial Energy Warriors.
Naturally, the price was steep, with a starting bid of 1 million and increments of 100,000.
The third highlight item was even more extraordinary: a top-tier Grade 3 talisman named Explosive Talisman.
Grade 1 and 2 talismans only corresponded to Primordial Energy Warriors of Tiers 1 to 6.
Grade 3 talismans, in addition to Tiers 1 to 6, also had a top-tier version for Tier 10 Primordial Energy Warriors.
The Explosive Talisman was this top-tier talisman. When used, it summoned a large ball of fire that exploded with the force of a 75mm cannon shell, creating a crater one meter in diameter and half a meter deep. The explosion at its center could instantly kill a Tier 10 Primordial Energy Warrior! Even a Tier 1 Force Sage would face some threat.
The starting price was 2 million, with increments of 200,000.
Based on this pricing, if someone wearing the Obsidian combat suit was at the center of the explosion, they would be severely injured, if not killed.
Jiang Cheng feasted his eyes on these items.
He really wanted to purchase them.
However, he lacked the funds.
Not only did he have just over a million on him, but even if he brought the million-plus from home, he couldn't afford any of these three highlight items.
"Let's look at what I can afford."
Jiang Cheng sighed.
(End of Chapter)
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