Chapter 9, Bright Flame Sword
The stout supervisor nodded and said, "Ye Beichi is a renowned master blacksmith in Liangcheng, producing an average of one eighth-grade weapon every two years and three ninth-grade weapons each year. However, I did not expect them to be willing to bring such excellent weapons to the auction house for sale; this is indeed quite rare."
The beaded curtain swayed, instantly brightening the eyes of everyone present
The appraiser carefully observed the sharp edge of the iron sword, then pressed his two fingers on the blade with one hand. With a soft shout, the divine fire power contained within the iron sword immediately rebounded!
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Qing Lei Auction House interior
If you ask me, this advanced martial arts technique has surely been reserved by someone else; it would be futile for us to offer a higher price
The enchanting voice of Lei Xiaodie resonated throughout the venue, and immediately, someone raised their arm and shouted, "60 taels!"
A beautiful woman appeared on stage, dressed in a white gown. Her tall and proud figure, enveloped in the fabric, outlined graceful curves. Her charming face bore a captivating smile as she gracefully stepped onto the stage, performing a lively bow and saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, Lei Xiaodie is honored to be here!"
Haha! The young lady is indeed wise. This is quite good; Ye Beichi, in his lifetime, can forge a few eighth-grade weapons, which adds some popularity to our Qinglei Auction House
Well, I will get started immediately. This Bright Flame Sword will be sold as the grand finale, and I will not part with it for less than 1,000 taels of silver
Lei Xiaodie did not respond, but announced, "The market is open!"
Ye Yang held the long sword and said, "Where is the appraiser? I want to authenticate and auction this weapon..."
A faint sound of footsteps approached from behind; it was Ye Yang, holding a new sword in his arms. He glanced at the women on the stage, frowned slightly, yet remained silent. Although he found it hard to bear, what could he do? In this era, this was simply the way of the world
A hint of menace appeared on his face, and the meaning was self-evident
Rest assured, the Nine-Rank Weapons are something that every family looks forward to acquiring. In this vast and prosperous city, there are no fewer than ten prominent families; how could there be no one willing to purchase them
On the high platform, seven scantily clad women stood in a row, each with a face ashen and devoid of hope in their eyes, among whom a few were relatively good-looking
Then, someone else bid: "65 taels!"
450 taels
Who said that? This young master must compete for it, even if it is just to earn a smile from a beautiful woman!
Sasha ... ...
In the vast venue, no fewer than 300 people gathered, including warriors wielding weapons and noble youths dressed in silk and satin. Liangcheng was originally a territory of the State of Chu, and it now retains a considerable number of Chu nobles, who have become the upper-class aristocracy of Liangcheng, among whom there are quite a few skilled warriors
You will know soon
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The plump supervisor respectfully held the Ming Fire Sword and said, "Miss, the young master of the Fire God Ye family delivered a ninth-grade sword this morning. Please take a look!"
400 taels
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The nobles dressed in brocade and fine garments sat below, commenting on the proceedings on stage
In the hall, the enchanting smile of the young girl, confident and poised, seemed to bring forth a beautiful radiance akin to the gentle spring breeze, causing several servants to become increasingly respectful and deferential.
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The crowd erupted in applause, and among them, a bare-chested man shouted loudly: "Miss Xiaodie, what treasures do you have at the Qinglei Auction House today?"
The woman chuckled, "Isn't this simple? The Ye family is increasingly declining within the Fire God Eight Clans. Despite Ye Nantian's years of hard work, he still finds it difficult to reverse the Ye family's downward trend. If this continues for a few more years, the Fire God clan will only have seven surnames left!"
Oh? Nine-rank weapons m.hetushucom.com
Lei Xiaodie held up the martial arts manual, raising it above her delicate chest, and said with a smile: "The Xuan-level intermediate martial arts technique—Heart-Rending Palm Technique, starting bid 100 taels of silver!"
Oh?
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"Open Flame? Good, a good name. This Open Flame Sword will surely shine at this auction. I kindly request Young Master Ye Yang to attend our event this afternoon. At that time, we will hand over 90% of the auction proceeds to Young Master Ye Yang, while the remaining 10% will be considered our small business's service fee. What do you think?"
Ye Yang arrived at the auction house on time, found a seat in the corner, and sat down. His demeanor was calm and indifferent, as if he had no connection to the auction at all. Dressed in a deep blue robe, he appeared both austere and enigmatic.
Of course, every weapon of rank should possess a unique name. This is your weapon; please name it!
The Qinglei Auction House is filled with guests
A fleeting smile appeared at the corner of Ye Yang's mouth; he observed it clearly. The Spring and Autumn sword was merely sharper in comparison, yet it contained not a trace of true power. It was nothing more than a lifeless object. To put it bluntly, it might suffice for charging into battle, but if faced with a true master, this Spring and Autumn sword would likely become a burden.
Until the second to last item, there was actually a martial arts manual with a reddish cover
Not far away, a group of noble young ladies frequently cast surprised glances, clearly captivated by Ye Yang's attire. No one knew the background of this young man dressed in a blue robe, with a rusty sword slung over his back.
The Spring and Autumn War Blade, crafted by a master using cold iron, is hard and sharp, weighing 64 jin, with no rank, and the starting auction price is 50 taels of silver. Ladies and gentlemen, you may begin bidding!
Lei Xiaodie handed over the martial arts manual, then clapped her delicate hands and smiled, "Next, coming from mhetushu.com, the highlight treasure of this auction is, hmm, a sword"
As he spoke, the stout supervisor, holding a weapon, approached Ye Yang and said with a smile: "May I ask, Young Master Ye Yang, does this sword already have a name?"
Oh? Has Lord Ye Beichi forged another weapon?
After signing a document, Ye Yang left the Qinglei Auction House
Alright, I will come, but please do not make it public
A woman in her twenties, yet she controls the largest auction house in Liangcheng, which speaks volumes about Lei Xiaodie’s capabilities
Good
The woman slowly stood up and smiled slightly, saying: "It seems that the Ye family is not having an easy time either, to actually auction off a ninth-grade weapon. This must have come from Ye Beichi's hand; looking at the Ye family, he is the only one capable of forging eighth-grade and ninth-grade weapons."
"350 taels of silver!" another frail scholar shouted
Generally speaking, weapons of the ninth rank are already rare treasures coveted by all. Weapons of the eighth, seventh, and sixth ranks have become objects of collection for the nobility. The third-rank divine weapon, Yaoyang, from the Ye family is particularly sought after, yet no one dares to covet Yaoyang. This is not solely due to Ye Nantian's strength, but rather because of the Fire God Clan's patriarch, Peng Feng, who stands behind the Ye family. This formidable individual, possessing the strength of Earth Level 9, has long instilled fear throughout the city. Who would dare to covet the heirloom treasures of the Fire God Clan?
Everyone was astonished and exclaimed in shock: "This... this is a weapon of rank. My goodness, the Qinglei Auction House has gone mad. Where did they acquire such a treasure?!"
Since crossing over into the body of Ye Batian, Ye Yang has undergone both internal and external cultivation over the past month, resulting in a completely different transformation in his demeanor and character. Those who previously knew the young master of the Ye family would now feel that Ye Yang has been reborn upon seeing him again
Miss, if no one can afford the 1,000 taels of silver for the illustrated book, what shall we do
The people below the stage began to bid, among them were not a few who wished to indulge in the charms of women from foreign tribes
A stout man approached; he was one of the five supervisors of the Qinglei Auction House, wielding considerable power in his hands
The second item at the auction was a gold-threaded chainmail, which was purchased by a scion of a noble family for the price of 90 taels of silver
Oh, it is the young master of the Ye family. What brings you here
The supervisor understood Ye Yang's meaning and immediately smiled, saying: "Rest assured, after the transaction is completed, we will conduct the notarized handover in the back room"
Ultimately, the price was set at 70 taels of silver. Lei Xiaodie smiled and invited the winning bidder to the backstage to deliver the silver and take away the Spring and Autumn Battle Blade
Ye Yang pondered for a moment and said, "Let’s call it 'Ming Huo' then"
On the high platform, more than ten pieces of weapons and armor were arranged in a row on the table.
The plump supervisor chuckled, saying, "Not bad, not bad. This weapon is indeed a formidable tool for a general charging into battle. Recently, the Empire has been acquiring high-quality weapons, and this one should fetch a good price."
This woman is none other than Lei Xiaodie, the daughter of Lei Qing, the owner of the Qinglei Auction House. She is known as the most beautiful woman in the city and is also the actual power holder of the Qinglei Auction House. Since Lei Qing's retirement, the entire auction house has been under Lei Xiaodie's control
In the afternoon, at the Qinglei Auction House, after the selection of items, it was time to auction weapons and armor.
Ye Yang did not respond, and the stout man, being perceptive, did not press further. He turned around and called for an appraiser, exclaiming, "Make a thorough assessment; we cannot let the young master of the Ye family suffer a loss!"
Puff!
Ultimately, the price settled at 770 taels of silver, and a noble young lady purchased this Heart-Cleaving Palm technique.
With a delicate shout, Lei Xiaodie channeled her vital energy into the long sword, and instantly, flames surged forth, revealing the power contained within the Minghuo Sword.
As she spoke, Lei Xiaodie swiftly shifted her position, moving like a dancing butterfly, and in her hand appeared a sharp long sword, which was precisely the Minghuo Sword sold by Ye Yang
On one side, the auctioneer respectfully nodded and struck the gong
Lei Xiaodie stood on the stage, a faint smile on her face as she looked down at the audience. Her voice was not loud, yet it pierced through the ears of everyone present: "Let the bidding begin!"
"250 taels of silver!" shouted a warrior dressed in red.
Is it really a Profound Level Martial Art? My goodness, the Qinglei Auction House truly lives up to its reputation as the largest trading company in Liangcheng, managing to acquire such an advanced martial art...
Before the plump supervisor stood a woman of captivating grace, draped in a snow-white robe. Her face was round and exquisite, with eyes like stars. She wore a low-cut sheer dress that barely covered her ample curves. This was a woman who could enchant the soul; a single glance from her was enough to stir the heart of anyone.
The auctioneer appeared, ringing the bell and nodding, saying: "These 7 Xiongnu women, each with a starting price of 10 taels of silver, can be purchased to serve as maids or concubines, to do as you wish"
Next, there are only some low-grade armor and weapons
Ye Yang, bewildered, shook his head and said, "Is it necessary to name it?"
As Lei Xiaodie cast a fleeting glance, her enchanting gaze left the strong man utterly captivated
70 taels
Lei Xiaodie rolled up her sleeves, revealing an arm resembling a jade lotus root. She reached out to grasp a long knife, which appeared exceptionally heavy, yet in Lei Xiaodie's hand, it felt as light as a feather. With a casual motion, she lifted it effortlessly. Lei Xiaodie smiled softly and swung the long knife, releasing a chilling aura that spread around her.
A flicker of flame shot out from the sword's edge, and the appraiser couldn't help but laugh heartily: "Not bad, it is a fine sword, with a quality rating of 9!"
Everyone was astonished, whispering in amazement to one another