Chapter 90: Ghost Slaying Samurai Sword, Dragon Blood Ancient Tree
Bai Yu raised his cup, took a sip, and asked, “I see you haven’t cultivated yet. What are your plans now?”
Wu Hao gave a wry smile and said, “No plans. I might just sell off useless things like my family’s real estate to improve my strength, which is the priority.”
“Hmm, that’s a good idea. The chaotic times are approaching!”
As he spoke, Bai Yu took another sip and glanced at Wu Yuming and his seemingly prodigal son.
Although they were relatives, Wu Hao was not someone else’s biological son, so he could only rely on himself.
He wasn’t familiar with Wu Hao, so naturally, he couldn’t help him.
Everyone has their own path in life.
For some reason, Bai Yu suddenly thought of what Professor Kong Shen had said.
Although he was a transmigrator with a golden finger and a bright future, he was ultimately just one star among the brilliant constellations.
It was difficult, so difficult, to save this world with his own strength!
After a brief chat, one group left, and another arrived.
This was a banquet, a social game.
Bai Yu had met most of his few connections.
‘Not all of them, though. Besides the people from the Investigation Bureau, my biggest connections are Director Yang, Professor Wang Wen, and Professor Feng.’
‘Right! And those two wealthy individuals.’
Bai Yu looked at He Chenming and Wei Wutao, who had competed fiercely for the Secret Art of Peace.
Moreover, these two had spent most of the banquet together, suggesting they were in cahoots.
Just like that, the one-hour banquet quickly concluded.
After the banquet ended, the auction continued.
As the second half began, Bai Yu, who knew an attack was imminent, still felt a bit uneasy.
‘I wonder how Director Yang prepared.’
‘If I weren’t a key target and Zhao Yu was also watching me, I might be in danger just by being here. If I escape this time, there will be a next. I really don’t want to come.’
The auction continued, and many of the items this time looked quite impressive.
A golden bead abacus-like item was won by Li Yunbin and handed over to Zhao Bin.
Unfortunately, there was nothing suitable for Liu Feifei and Jiang Chen.
Liu Feifei had already received the Fire Whip, so she wasn’t in a hurry.
As for Jiang Chen, Li Yunbin had promised to select something for him from the treasure vault later.
In the blink of an eye, an hour passed, and it was time for the blind boxes again.
Bai Yu’s spirits immediately lifted.
The Dragon Blood Tree, it should be here by now!?
The first item was a samurai sword. The auctioneer introduced it, saying, “This item comes from the island nation in the Seventh Administrative Region. According to current research, it has the ability to slay weird creatures, and after killing them, the weapon can be slightly strengthened.”
“Besides this ability, it is also incredibly sharp and can easily cut through any metal.”
“.”
“The starting bid is ten million, with increments of no less than one million.”
Although the ability to strengthen by slaying ghosts was a bit unconventional, the enthusiasm for bidding did not diminish.
Bai Yu’s attention was not on this item but on a withered tree being brought onto the stage from backstage, covered in a layer of gray, looking like dust.
Dragon Blood Tree, my Dragon Blood Tree!
My baby, you’ve finally appeared!
In just one minute, the price of this sword was driven up to 33 million.
It was eventually won by Wu Hao’s cousin, Wu Yifei.
“The second auction item is a tree that appears withered.”
“Don’t underestimate this tree. Although it looks somewhat withered, after our tests, ordinary Spirit Yuan Realm weapons, as well as temperatures of thousands of degrees Celsius, or extreme cold of minus one hundred degrees, cannot affect it in any way!”
“You’ve probably all heard stories of the Bodhi Tree and the Divine Wutong Tree; they showed similar characteristics when first discovered. I won’t elaborate further on the specifics.”
“The starting bid is ten million, with increments of no less than one million.”
The wealthy individuals present were not foolish. Even if they had heard of the Bodhi Tree and the Divine Wutong Tree, so what?
No one knew how to use this thing specifically!
It was purely using this information to stimulate bidding.
Bai Yu, however, knew clearly that this item was something Wang Chongfei spent three years researching! And it ultimately led to his demise.
If he obtained this treasure, he would definitely be very low-key.
He could also kill more vampires and lizardmen to feed the tree and grow flowers.
These two alien races staying in Tianhai City seemed to be delivering experience to him.
How wonderful!
“Fifteen million.”
“.”
Wang Chongfei called out twenty-two million, and then it seemed no one else was bidding.
Bai Yu paused for a moment, then raised his hand and said, “Twenty-three million.”
Wang Chongfei beside him looked at Bai Yu with surprise and smiled, “I’m only bidding for this item out of interest; I don’t know its use.”
“I’m not trying to compete with Mr. Wang; I simply want to buy this item.”
“Oh? You know its use?”
“I don’t, actually. However, I have a good relationship with a professor, so I can buy it as a gift for him to research.”
“Alright, then I won’t interfere.”
However, up ahead, He Chenming raised his hand: “25 million.”
Bai Yu frowned. Jumping back and forth in front of me, is he? Let’s see if I can deal with him!
“28 million!”
In the end, Bai Yu acquired the item for 28 million.
He acquired it, but He Chenming insisted on provoking him.
That was absolutely unbearable!
Li Yunbin saw that Bai Yu was very displeased with He Chenming and smiled, “Bidding in the auction house is common. Just consider it a contribution to the canal and don’t take it to heart.”
But what was Bai Yu’s temper like?
These two individuals had already come to his attention due to the spiritual material theft case and the Blood Pi Xiu case.
Now they were even staying at the Investigation Bureau and participating in the auction for the Secret Art of Peace, making them almost certainly the culprits!
Regardless, an investigation was necessary.
With that thought, he quietly said into Li Yunbin’s ear, “Captain, He Chenming might be colluding with the Vampire Clan.”
The reason for saying he was colluding with the Vampire Clan was mainly due to their cultivation of blood-attribute spiritual materials and the information from the Blood Pi Xiu case.
Li Yunbin was stunned for a moment, looking at Bai Yu with an expression that seemed to say: Are you sure this isn’t just personal animosity?
Bai Yu was speechless and replied, “I confirmed it through several incidents. You can investigate.”
Hearing this, Li Yunbin nodded and said, “Alright!”
After acquiring the Dragon Blood Tree, Bai Yu was quite satisfied with the auction, considering it a perfect conclusion.
Calculating carefully, he owed Li Yunbin forty-six million! That meant he had spent over a hundred million!
Money was flowing like water.
Subsequently, one auction item after another, all of considerable quality, were presented. Those who hadn’t bought anything were now in high spirits.
Bai Yu, however, lowered his head and watched the time.
20:37 to 20:40.
The auction seemed to be nearing its end when Professor Kong Shen walked onto the stage, taking over from the auctioneer.
Bai Yu was somewhat surprised. What did Professor Kong Shen intend to do?
Just as he was thinking this, an image appeared on the screen.
This image was clearly taken by a drone.
The scene appeared to be an oasis in a desert.
No!
This oasis was more lush than imaginable. More importantly, the camera had a spiritual energy imaging function.
The spiritual energy in the image was almost tangible!
‘What exactly has Big Boss Kong Shen come up with?’
