Chapter – 88
Going Head to Head
Yes, the Golden Sword was good, but they had no power to buy it. That was what most of the human experts present were thinking.
A sixth-rank, top-grade treasure sword was naturally extremely powerful. Judging from the aura of this Golden Sword, if someone held it, they could probably fight enemies of a higher level without a problem.
But sadly, very few people could afford it. It cost one hundred high-grade spirit stones. That was equal to ten thousand middle-grade spirit stones, or one million low-grade spirit stones.
Even a three-star tribe would find it difficult to buy this sword. Only four-star or five-star tribes could afford it more easily.
Qin Mo was tempted too. Unfortunately, he did not use a sword. The real reason he wanted it was to buy the Golden Sword and melt it down to forge a blade.
If Shan Xiong beside him knew Qin Mo’s thoughts, he would be stunned. A sixth-rank, top-grade weapon made by a seventh-grade craftsman—and he wanted to melt it into a blade?
Of course, Shan Xiong did not know. He just stared at the sword with burning eyes and kept praising it. Although he used an axe, he understood how powerful this sword was.
There were still many rich people at this auction. Very soon, the bidding began.
“One hundred and ten high-grade spirit stones,” an old man who used a sword said through clenched teeth from the viewing seats.
Everyone looked at him in surprise. The old man was at the peak of the Rebirth Realm. He was only one step away from entering the Bone Tempering Realm and had clearly been stuck there for many years.
“One hundred and twenty high-grade spirit stones.”
A voice came from VIP Room No. 5. The old man immediately sat down in disappointment, his face full of unwillingness.
“One hundred and fifty.”
“One hundred and sixty.”
“One hundred and eighty.”
“Two hundred high-grade spirit stones…”
After the old man bid, the viewing area fell silent. All the voices came from the VIP rooms. When VIP Room No. 1 directly raised the price to two hundred high-grade spirit stones in a domineering tone, the entire auction hall became quiet.
Two hundred high-grade spirit stones were equal to two million low-grade spirit stones. A one-star tribe might not gather that much in a hundred years.
A two-star tribe would need ten years. A three-star tribe would need at least one year. But the person in VIP Room No. 1 spent it so casually.
“Such a tycoon,” Qin Mo could not help but say.
Shan Xiong did not understand the word “tycoon,” but he knew it must mean someone very rich. After following Qin Mo, he had grown used to his strange new words.
In the end, the Golden Sword went to the owner of VIP Room No. 1. Before everyone could recover from the excitement, the auction continued.
The next items varied in price. They did not increase in order. After all, the main focus of this auction was still the human experts in the viewing area.
After more than ten items were auctioned, Qin Mo did not speak once. He was tempted many times. There were too many good things. But he did not have many spirit stones. He could not compete with these tycoons. He had to wait for something truly worth it.
“The next item is a bit special,” Fifth Master said with a smile as he looked around.
A servant brought up another box. When it was opened, everyone saw a mask inside. A strange aura surrounded it, making people feel uneasy.
“Soul-Melting Ghost Mask!” Fifth Master suddenly announced. His voice echoed in the hall, making those who looked at the mask feel chills.
“A ghost clan item!” someone recognized.
“Yes. This is a treasure of the ghost clan called the Soul-Melting Ghost Mask. When worn, it can change your aura and even your appearance, allowing you to transform into any look you want. A human expert obtained it after killing a ghost clan assassin. Humans can also use it,” Fifth Master said seriously. “There are not many ghost clan treasures that humans can use. Its value is obvious. Starting price: one high-grade spirit stone. Each bid must increase by at least one.”
The hall fell silent.
“Ghost clan items may be good, but they contain strong ghost energy that can erode the body. Unless one cultivates extremely yang techniques, it is hard to suppress it,” someone said.
Everyone agreed.
“Besides, we humans do not hide like rats in the gutter. Buying it for fun is fine, but actually using it is shameful,” another person added.
Again, many agreed. For a moment, no one bid.
“Two high-grade spirit stones.”
VIP Room No. 1 spoke again, as casually as before.
Just when everyone thought it was settled—
“Three high-grade spirit stones.”
A voice came from VIP Room No. 8.
No one knew that Qin Mo was staring at the mask with excitement. He needed such an item badly. Whether to avoid the Sky Demon Tribe or to escape his current fame, he urgently needed this mask. He did not care if it was from the ghost clan.
“Five,” VIP Room No. 1 said, starting to compete with Qin Mo.
“Six,” Qin Mo followed.
“Ten.”
“Eleven.”
“Twenty!”
Now everyone could tell that VIP Room No. 1 and No. 8 were competing. No. 8 increased by one each time. No. 1 increased by five each time.
At twenty, the price had already far exceeded its real value. At most, five high-grade spirit stones would be reasonable. After all, it was a ghost clan item with ghost energy.
After a short silence—
“Twenty-one.”
VIP Room No. 8 continued.
“Twenty-five!”
The voice from No. 1 sounded angry.
“Twenty-six.”
Qin Mo remained calm.
The entire auction hall became cold and quiet.
This time, VIP Room No. 1 did not speak again.
Fifth Master quickly finalized the deal and moved on.
Soon, the servant delivered the mask. Qin Mo immediately put it on and began experimenting.
Shan Xiong sighed heavily. “Two hundred and sixty thousand low-grade spirit stones for this thing. You’re the real tycoon.”
In his eyes, this item was worthless.
But Qin Mo did not care. With his strength, the ghost energy was nothing. The ability to change appearance alone was worth it.
Just then, someone knocked on the VIP room door.
Shan Xiong opened it. An unfamiliar old man stood outside. He was a Rebirth Realm expert.
The old man ignored Shan Xiong and stared at Qin Mo, killing intent flashing in his eyes.
“My young master asked me to bring you a message. If you take what belongs to him, you will pay a heavy price.”
Qin Mo put down the mask and smiled.
“Bring him a message for me too.”
The old man sneered. “Speak.”
“Anyone who dares to trouble me is already dead.”
The old man’s face darkened. He had expected Qin Mo to return the mask and apologize. Instead, he received such a hard reply.
“I will deliver your exact words.”
Then he left.
“You see?” Shan Xiong spread his hands. “You bought this useless thing and offended VIP Room No. 1. Was it worth it?”
“Worth it,” Qin Mo answered firmly. He did not like causing trouble, but no one should provoke him. That was his principle.
Then Qin Mo said, “Ask Fifth Master how much these two items and the military merit in the military token are worth in spirit stones.”
“What are you going to do?” Shan Xiong felt uneasy.
Besides the military token, Qin Mo also had a demon core and a shadow clan crystal—both rare treasures.
“Counterattack,” Qin Mo replied coldly. “Whatever he wants to bid on next, I’ll take them all.”
Shan Xiong was stunned.
Meanwhile, Bai Fengcheng was drinking tea in the stronghold residence.
“Going head to head?” he asked calmly after hearing Shan Xiong’s words.
“Yes! He doesn’t treat spirit stones like spirit stones! He bought that thing and offended VIP Room No. 1. Now he wants to exchange everything for more stones. Please go persuade him,” Shan Xiong said anxiously.
“Persuade him? Why?” Bai Fengcheng asked strangely.
“But if this continues, he’ll lose all his spirit stones. And he’ll completely offend that four-star tribe’s so-called genius!”
“Let him offend them. What’s there to worry about? Leave the items here. Go back and tell him there are no spirit stones left. Qingyun Stronghold will lend him some—no interest. He can return it later. Tell him to fight without worry.”
Shan Xiong was speechless.
When he returned and delivered the message, Qin Mo immediately understood.
Bai Fengcheng wanted him to owe a huge debt. That way, no matter what, Qin Mo would have to come back to Qingyun Stronghold to exchange military merits.
After all—
Debt can be repaid.
But a favor is much harder to repay.
