aircannonsinc Chapter 181 Ore Trading
Chapter 181 Ore Trading
Chapter 181 Ore Trading
"Oh, oh dear! Sorry to bother you!"
"Ahem! Elder Hai, Master Xiao Yan, you—you go ahead with your work! We'll come back later!"
"Tengshan! What nonsense are you spouting?!"
Hai Bodong instantly bristled, his face turning bright red. He jumped off Xiao Yan in a flash, roaring angrily, "It's not what you think!"
In the venue, Ya Fei tapped the silver cube in her hand once again.
Ding--!
A clear, melodious voice quelled the clamor. Ya Fei's red lips parted slightly, her voice carrying a hint of alluring laughter: "I believe all of you distinguished guests have already witnessed the extraordinary power that a spiritual artifact can bring. The Mittel Auction House has always been committed to integrity; we never make empty promises!"
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the countless pairs of eyes below, filled with shock and longing, before announcing, "The way of spiritual artifacts, like elixirs, also has grades. From grade one to grade nine, each corresponds to a strength level from Dou Zhe to Dou Sheng. To allow everyone to understand the allure of spiritual artifacts more intuitively and deeply—"
Ya Fei stepped aside and pointed to the massive portal that was slowly opening at the back of the auction hall: "Next, please proceed to the main exhibition hall!"
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"There, the Mittel Auction House will showcase a variety of magical artifacts ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 6! Furthermore, we have specially set up an experience area where you can personally experience the power amplification brought by magical artifacts of different grades! A rare opportunity!"
Inside the quiet room, Feng Li received his generous "performance fee" with satisfaction. He wasn't particularly wealthy to begin with, and wasn't very interested in the astronomical prices of the later auction items. Having achieved his goal, he bid farewell and left contentedly.
As Xiao Yan watched Feng Li leave, he stroked his chin and said with a look of surprise, "An auction—can it be done like this?"
Huo Yuhao glanced at him, a meaningful smile playing on his lips: "There are many forms of auctions. It's not just about everyone sitting together and raising their paddles."
"Oh!" Xiao Yan suddenly realized, then his expression changed, and he pointed at Huo Yuhao, "In that case, wouldn't that mean—"
"Hehe." Huo Yuhao snapped his fingers cheerfully. "Little Yanzi, you want to beat me? No way! Alright, we should go see Senior Guhe and the others."
"What?"
When Huo Yuhao, Xiao Yan, Xiao Yixian, and Hai Bodong arrived at the main exhibition hall, they were greeted by a bustling and lively scene!
In the spacious hall, crystal display cases were arranged like stars, and soft light illuminated each unique and dazzling magical artifact.
Each exhibit was surrounded by people, who were discussing it animatedly, their eyes filled with amazement and longing.
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The experience area next door is even more lively!
Within several areas protected by spirit arrays, the roar of battle qi and excited shouts could be heard continuously.
"Haha! These Swift Boots are awesome! My speed is at least 30% faster!"
"Look at my Rock-Solid Bracers! They withstood a blow from a Grand Battle Master! And they're completely unharmed!"
"This Qi-gathering necklace—wow! I feel like my combat skills have doubled in power! And the energy consumption is much lower!"
People lined up eagerly, impatient to touch and feel the power of these wondrous creations.
Whether they were fighters, spirit fighters, or even some kings, everyone showed excited smiles while experiencing the system. The entire exhibition hall was filled with an atmosphere of fervent exploration of the new system.
"Tsk, this setup—it's a bit like a military exhibition."
Xiao Yan looked around at the people "abusing" the magical artifacts in the experience area and couldn't help but click his tongue: "But what if they break them if they use them so casually? That costs money!"
Huo Yuhao smiled calmly, his gaze sweeping over the spiritual artifacts radiating various lights within the barrier: "Don't worry, I've added three layers of sturdy spiritual runes to these exhibits and demolition items; they're not that fragile. And—"
A glint flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes: "This is a business tactic. Once they've seen, touched, and used it, they develop a possessive desire. Then, during the auction, they'll work even harder!"
Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment: "Damn! A swindler!"
Soon, they saw Gu He, Fama, and Jia Xingtian next to the display stand where the most dazzling sixth-grade spiritual artifacts were displayed.
The three were talking in hushed tones around a sixth-grade spiritual weapon longsword that exuded a sharp sword aura.
"Huo Yuhao, Xiao Yan, Little Fairy Doctor! Over here!" Gu He was the first to see them and waved with a smile.
"Senior Furukawa (Big Brother)!" The three stepped forward to greet him.
Gu He enthusiastically introduced them: "Come, let me introduce you. This is Master Fama, the president of the Alchemist Guild. This is Senior Jia Xingtian, the guardian of the royal family of the Jia Ma Empire."
He then turned to Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian: "President, Elder Jia, these three are the young talents you wanted to meet. Huo Yuhao, the creator of these spiritual artifacts; Xiao Yan, a sixth-grade alchemist; and Little Fairy Doctor, also a sixth-grade alchemist."
"Young friend Huo, young friend Xiao, and Little Fairy Doctor, it's a pleasure to meet you!" Jia Xingtian's gaze was intense, especially lingering on Huo Yuhao the longest.
"Truly, heroes emerge from among the young! Young friend Huo, you must be the master who pioneered the path of spiritual artifacts? A truly formidable young man indeed!"
Fa Ma stroked his beard, his warm smile tinged with a hint of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection): "Seeing you three young friends, I truly feel that times—have indeed changed!"
The group exchanged pleasantries and pleasantries, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Huo Yuhao turned his gaze to Jia Xingtian, his expression becoming serious, and raised one of the important purposes of this trip: "Elder Jia, I have something I'd like to ask. Does the Empire have any special mineral veins being mined?"
"Our Gama Empire is vast and rich in resources, with a wide variety of mineral deposits."
Jia Xingtian's gaze narrowed slightly, and he nodded, saying, "It's just that because it's not very useful, we haven't put much effort into it, so the mining efficiency is not high."
Upon hearing the satisfactory result, Huo Yuhao cut straight to the point: "On behalf of the Canaan Academy's Weapon Alliance, I hope to establish a long-term partnership with the Gama Empire. Canaan Academy is willing to purchase all mineral raw materials mined by the Empire at a price higher than the market price!"
"Hmm?" Jia Xingtian raised a thick eyebrow, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Canaan Academy? Isn't that Mittel Auction House?"
However, he didn't ask further questions, but readily agreed: "The ore will be at market price! These things aren't of much use to the Empire; they can only be used to make armor. But—"
Because he wanted to befriend Huo Yuhao and his group, Jia Xingtian didn't intend to manipulate the deal. He simply still hoped to gain allies for the Empire.
"Young friend Huo is probably already aware that the Empire is about to wage war against the Izumo Empire. The Izumo Empire's poison masters are rampant, making them impossible to defend against!"
"I wonder—could we order a batch of items from you three young friends that can resist the poisonous gas? Pills or magical artifacts, either is fine!"
After some back-and-forth discussion, Jia Xingtian finally left his soul imprint on Huo Yuhao's soul contract.
The contract stipulates that the ore mined by the Empire will be supplied to Canaan Academy at a price 20% lower than the market price.
In exchange, Huo Yuhao promised to deliver a batch of magical artifacts capable of resisting poison gas within the agreed timeframe.