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Chapter 738: The Auction
Chapter 738: The Auction
"When I sent out the invitations, I had already inquired about each of you."
Bat Prince's voice was soft, but it was clear and audible to everyone, "Although you are all well-known figures in the jianghu, you come from various corners of the realm, and have never met each other before. It's impossible to recognize each other's voices."
A few sighs of relief echoed in the darkness.
"At the same time, all of you are using aliases on the island, and there's no need to worry about exposing your true identities." Bat Prince smiled, "After leaving the island, once the payment is settled, Bat Island will not cause any trouble for you. I also ask that you do not reveal the existence of Bat Island."
"Of course!"
"Agreed!"
"Absolutely!"
"In that case, please take your seats." Bat Prince smiled, "The first item is already here."
Everyone present had exceptional martial arts skills, and even if their sense of smell wasn't as sharp as a blind person's, they could still detect the faint herbal fragrance with a hint of earthy scent in the air.
"An eight-hundred-year-old ginseng from Changbai Mountain." Bat Prince introduced, "This is a conservative estimate by the old master. According to him, the age of this ginseng is actually close to nine hundred years, if not a thousand."
"It's almost like a spiritual herb, isn't it?"
"How powerful must its medicinal effects be!"
"If used in medicine, it could revive the dead and resurrect the flesh from white bones."
"Even consumed alone, it can invigorate the blood, extend one's lifespan by several years, and enhance one's cultivation."
As everyone discussed, Bat Prince had already set the starting price for the ginseng, "Two hundred thousand taels."
"Two hundred and five thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and seven thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and ten thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and thirteen thousand taels!"
"Three hundred thousand taels!" Jin Banhua directly raised the price by a hundred thousand taels, causing the entire cave to fall silent.
Damn, price gouging!
Everyone silently cursed in their hearts, but none dared to voice their complaints.
Although they were dissatisfied with Jin Banhua, they were currently on Bat Island, and expressing their dissatisfaction would be like refusing to let Bat Prince make a profit.
After Jin Banhua's bid, the cave remained quiet for a moment.
Bat Prince waited for a while, but no one else made a bid.
"Very well, three hundred thousand taels." Bat Prince said, "I'll give this old ginseng to Miss Jin."
Jin Banhua smiled, "I haven't paid yet, and you're already giving it to me?"
Bat Prince smiled, "I trust Miss Jin's reputation."
The others also smiled but remained silent, thinking, 'You're on Bat Island, and even if I give you the ginseng now, if you don't pay, can you still take it away?' But Jin Banhua refused, "No need, I might buy other things too. Let's settle the payment and collect the items together later. Even if you give it to me now, it's not convenient for me to take it."
Bat Prince paused for a moment before smiling, "Alright, then let's proceed to the second item, the Great Seal Technique Manual from the Esoteric Sect of the Yellow Sect."
Although the Great Seal Technique was also a renowned martial art, its price was surprisingly lower than the old ginseng, as most people present had no interest in this skill. Only one person cautiously placed a bid, and it was eventually sold for one hundred and sixty-five thousand taels.
It was unclear if this person had any grudges with the Yellow Sect, or what use the Great Seal Technique Manual would serve them.
"The third item is a set of thirteen toxic potions from the Tang Sect of Sichuan." Bat Prince suddenly announced, "These thirteen poisons are the secret and highly lethal concoctions of the Tang Sect, each with different effects.
"What are their effects?" someone asked.
"Some cause instant death upon contact with blood, some are colorless and odorless, some can confuse the mind, and some are slow-acting..."
Many people were already breathing heavily, clearly interested in these poisons.
The Tang Sect was also a renowned family in the martial arts world, and while their wealth might not rival the Shanxi Peng family, whose industries spanned far and wide, their deterrence was even more formidable.
The Tang Sect's poison hidden weapons were more lethal than the Peng family's Five Tigers Sealing Gate Sabers, and they were more cautious and precious about their poison weapons. Many sought them but to no avail, making them a scarce resource in the martial arts world.
Naturally, the people present also wanted to obtain some, whether for defeating enemies or for self-preservation. If used well, these poisons could save lives.
"Two hundred thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and ten thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and thirty thousand taels!"
"Two hundred and fifty thousand taels!"
The auction started at the same price of two hundred thousand taels, and the eight-hundred-year-old ginseng was taken away by Jin Banhua with a flat price of three hundred thousand taels. However, the Tang Sect's poisons were bid up to three hundred and thirty-eight thousand taels.
The buyer was none other than Wang Tian shou from the Eagle Claw Sect, who had tried to entice Jin Banhua to reveal the second practice method of the Bridegroom's Divine Art. His current alias on Bat Island was "Mr. Zhu."
"Poison that kills is more valuable than medicine that saves lives!" Qu Wurong sighed.
Liu Wumei also let out a soft sigh beside her, obviously thinking of Shi Guan Yin, who was also an expert in using poisons.
"Congratulations, Mr. Zhu," the Bat Prince smiled warmly and lightly. "Do you want those poisons now, or do you want to take them with you when you leave the island?"
These poisons from the Tang Sect were crucial to the plot to assassinate Tie Zhongtang and frame the Tang family.
So Wang Tian shou immediately said, "If the young master doesn't mind, please allow this old man to take a look first."
The Bat Prince laughed and instructed a maid to hand over a wooden box to Wang Tian shou, "Mr. Zhu is a highly respected person, how could I possibly mind?"
Others secretly speculated about Mr. Zhu's identity and prepared to pay attention to any news of the Tang family's poisons appearing in the martial arts world.
But before they could think further, the Bat Prince had already started the auction for the fourth item.
"This item is neither poison nor medicine, nor is it a martial arts secret scroll. It is a secret." The Bat Prince smiled.
"What secret?" someone asked.
"The Bat Prince can casually reveal the practice method of the Bridegroom's Divine Art, but he is selling this information. This shows how important this secret is!" someone flattered.
"The practice method of the Bridegroom's Divine Art is indeed secretive, but the prerequisite is to obtain the divine skill first," the Bat Prince smiled. "However, this secret involves the lives of many people. If it is exposed lightly, it could cost lives."
After the crowd quieted down, the Bat Prince did not continue to keep them in suspense, "This secret is the name of the murderer from the Lincheng Massacre five years ago."
"Hiss—" everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.
The Lincheng Massacre five years ago had claimed the lives of over seventy people, shocking the entire martial arts world. Many sought revenge, but the murderer had left no trace. It was unexpected that Bat Island had discovered this information.
"I never sell my goods recklessly, especially such important secrets. I will only sell them once and never to another person. So, rest assured that this secret will not be leaked."
After this additional statement, the Bat Prince calmly said, "Now, please place your bids. The starting price is ten thousand taels of silver."
(End of Chapter)
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