BTTH : I am Thunder Emperor

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"Five hundred thousand!"

The moment the price for the Ice-Fire Duality Sword was announced, someone in the rear seats called out loudly.

"Five hundred and twenty thousand!" Many showed interest in this mid-tier weapon, so the initial bid was quickly surpassed within a minute.

Mo Yu sat quietly in his seat, fingers intertwined, listening to the continuously rising bids echoing around him. Beneath his black cloak, a faint smile appeared on his face.

The popularity of this fourth-grade weapon in the Black-Corner Region far exceeded his expectations. Judging by this situation, it seemed he would have more than enough funds to acquire all the auxiliary materials needed to refine the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice.

The sound of bidding rose and fell in succession throughout the auction hall. Within only ten minutes, the price for the Ice-Fire Duality Sword had risen from five hundred thousand to around eight hundred thousand.

As the price climbed to this point, however, the bids noticeably thinned. After all, a price approaching a million was too steep for many.

"Eight hundred and fifty thousand." Just as the bids seemed to settle around eight hundred thousand, a sharp voice finally called out from the front row.

Hearing the abrupt five-thousand increase, Mo Yu lifted his head slightly, his gaze curiously lingering on the bidder.

The man appeared to be in his thirties, with a narrow scar across the left side of his face that covered half of it. Though the scar was unsightly, it added a certain aura to him. His energy, though restrained, couldn't hide his sharp, fierce presence.

The man's expression remained calm, but his eyes flashed with a fiery intensity as he looked at the Ice-Fire Duality Sword.

Mo Yu's silver eyes glinted as he murmured to himself, "So, it's an eight-star Dou Ling swordsman with dual ice and fire attributes. This sword has found a fitting master."

The scarred man's bid quieted the bustling auction hall. Those initially planning to raise the price exchanged glances, seemingly discouraged.

Seeing this, Mo Yu raised an eyebrow. It appeared that this scarred man had a significant reputation in Di Yan City to deter so many people.

An eight-star Dou Ling was indeed a powerful figure. After all, Dou Huang and Dou Wang experts weren't as common as weeds in the Black-Corner Region.

However, this wasn't good news for Mo Yu. If no one else joined the bidding, the Ice-Fire Duality Sword would sell for only eight hundred thousand.

While that price was quite good, it still felt somewhat lacking.

"Nine hundred thousand."

Just when Mo Yu thought the bidding would halt at eight hundred fifty thousand, a rough voice rang out.

Following the voice, his gaze landed on Gao Ba, seated in the front row, representing the Barbaric Beast Sect. Mo Yu's eyes narrowed as he murmured, "This guy practices body refining; why would he be interested in a sword?"

Seeing someone challenge his bid, the scarred man's eyes turned colder. However, when he saw that the bidder was the young master of the Barbaric Beast Sect, he furrowed his brows but remained silent.

The Barbaric Beast Sect was a top-tier secondary force, rumored to be aiming for primary status recently. Although his strength was decent, he was still relatively isolated compared to a force of that caliber.

"Nine hundred and fifty thousand," the scarred man called, his voice calm and unhurried.

"One million!" As soon as the scarred man finished his bid, Gao Ba immediately called out.

Gao Ba then stood and cupped his hands toward the scarred man. "Master Qiu Shui, I have long admired your outstanding swordsmanship and strength. Even my father holds you in great esteem. If you're willing to join our Barbaric Beast Sect, I'll purchase the Ice-Fire Duality Sword for you as a gift. We'll also reserve the position of Law Enforcement Elder in the sect for you."

The entire hall turned their attention to the two men, and even some of the front-row factions exchanged surprised glances.

No one had expected that Gao Ba's bid for the Ice-Fire Duality Sword, which was of no use to him, was actually a gesture to recruit Qiu Shui rather than a bid to compete.

Spending one million gold coins to win over a powerful expert—Gao Ba was clearly more thoughtful than his rugged appearance suggested.

At the same time, several factions in the room grew worried. Qiu Shui, a master swordsman known as the "Sword of Death," had only been in the Black-Corner Region for a few years, yet he had already earned this title. Though currently only an eight-star Dou Ling, he was young and could soon break through to Dou Wang. If Barbaric Beast Sect managed to recruit him, their influence could reach a new level, which might threaten the interests of others.

As these large factions pondered, many in the audience watched the scarred man with interest, their eyes flashing with envy and greed at the thought of a sword worth a million gold coins.

The name "Sword of Death" Qiu Shui was well-known in Di Yan City. Many had heard of him, but his solitary nature kept him from affiliating with any group, taking on only individual assignments for rewards.

However, now that the young master of Barbaric Beast Sect had personally extended the invitation, and with the additional gift of a sword worth a million gold coins, both face and reward were certainly enticing.

Many speculated that Qiu Shui would likely not refuse Gao Ba's offer. A million-gold coin sword plus the role of Law Enforcement Elder was an attractive offer.

Under the crowd's watchful gaze, the scarred man pondered for a moment, his expression serious. Unexpectedly, he shook his head slowly.

"Thank you, Young Master Gao, and your esteemed sect leader, for your generosity. However, I have always been accustomed to solitude and not suited to the constraints of a sect. Please understand. While I greatly admire the Ice-Fire Duality Sword, I can do without it. I'll offer one million two hundred thousand gold coins. If Young Master Gao wishes to bid higher, I shall let it go."

Having spoken, the scarred man closed his eyes, seemingly detaching himself from worldly affairs.

Mo Yu watched the scene, a glimmer of amusement in his silver eyes. This was a clever tactic of retreating to advance, skillfully leaving Gao Ba in a dilemma.

However, despite his calm appearance, Mo Yu sensed through his silver gaze that Qiu Shui's breathing was slightly uneven, showing his internal tension.

The more he appeared indifferent, the less likely Gao Ba was to use him as leverage, instead showing a composed, detached demeanor.

Noticing Gao Ba's hesitation, a middle-aged figure beside him whispered, "Young Sect Master, though the Ice-Fire Duality Sword is valuable, it doesn't benefit our sect. One million is already a top price. We still need funds for the final bid, and if recruiting Qiu Shui fails, then it may be best to abandon it. The sect master's grand goal remains paramount."

At this, Gao Ba frowned, glaring in Qiu Shui's direction. He sneered, "If not for your potential to advance to Dou Wang, and your exceptional swordsmanship, I wouldn't bother recruiting you. Since you refuse, once my father's plans are complete, there'll be no place for you in this world!"

Having said his piece, Gao Ba restrained his anger, choosing not to raise the bid further.

"Alright then," the white-haired auctioneer chuckled. "Mister Qiu Shui has bid one million two hundred thousand. If there are no further bids, the Ice-Fire Duality Sword will be his!"

Though pleased with the price, the auctioneer glanced briefly at Gao Ba, hoping he'd reconsider.

"Hmph!"

Seeing through the auctioneer's intentions, Gao Ba snorted in displeasure. He didn't appreciate being treated as an easy mark, and his temper flared anew.

But this was the Di Yan Sect's territory, and despite his temper, Gao Ba refrained from doing anything rash.

Noticing Gao Ba's dark expression, the auctioneer realized he may have miscalculated, so, after receiving no response, he gave an awkward smile and promptly brought down the auction hammer.

"One million two hundred thousand, not a bad price," a faint smirk appeared on the shadowed face under the black robe. That one million two hundred thousand gold coins would soon replenish Mo Yu's nearly empty wallet.

After the Ice-Fire Duality Sword was sold at a decent price, the white-haired auctioneer swiftly brought out the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear, capitalizing on the momentum.

Compared to the Ice-Fire Duality Sword, the imposing and mighty appearance of the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear instantly drew more attention.

Just as Mo Yu anticipated, the powerhouses of the Black-Corner Region were generally fond of bloodshed and violence, making them especially enthusiastic about such large, formidable weapons. As a result, the competition for the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear became much more intense.

However, despite its broader appeal, the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear lacked anything exceptionally captivating. Eventually, bidding came to a halt at a price of one million.

The white-haired auctioneer seemed slightly disappointed and, after calling out a few more times, finally brought down the auction hammer when no one placed a higher bid.

In the end, the Formation-Breaking Overlord Spear was sold for one million gold coins to a wiry, sturdy Dou Ling expert.

It was hard to imagine how such a lean man would wield a large, imposing spear. The contrast between the two was quite striking.

Mo Yu was a bit disappointed with the final price, but he was still satisfied overall.

Two fourth-grade weapons together brought in a total of two million two hundred thousand gold coins. Even after deducting the auction house's fees, he would still receive over two millions.

With his wallet full, Mo Yu continued to survey the upcoming auction items, hoping to find something valuable.

After the two weapons were sold, however, the following items were somewhat underwhelming. Not only did they fail to fetch high prices, but a few were even won by bidders after a single bid.

Fortunately, after about ten minutes of this lull, the auction atmosphere was suddenly reinvigorated, capturing even Mo Yu's attention.

On the crystal stage, the auctioneer instructed a maid to place five wooden boxes one by one on the stage. After she stepped back, the white-haired auctioneer opened one of the boxes, revealing two fiery red stones radiating intense fire energy.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next items up for auction are likely familiar to you. These are our sect's prized treasures—the Fire Spark Stone.

"Fire Spark Stone are found deep within magma, absorbing abundant fire-attribute energy. Whether used for forging weapons or cultivating fire-attribute techniques and Dou skills, they are top-tier treasures. For this event, our Di Yan Sect has prepared five sets of Fire Spark Stone, each containing two stones, with a starting bid of three hundred thousand gold coins!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. One box with two Fire Spark Stone, and the starting bid was already three hundred thousand. The final price was anyone's guess.

Although Fire Spark Stone were valuable, a vein would yield hundred of thousands of them. Clearly, Di Yan Sect auctioned these periodically as a tactic to inflate prices through scarcity.

Mo Yu disapproved of such tactics, but since he was determined to obtain the Fire Spark Stone, he paid no further attention to it.

As Mo Yu made up his mind, many others in the audience were eyeing the Fire Spark Stone with fiery interest.

To Mo Yu, the Fire Spark Stone was essential for crafting the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice. But to most others, the abundant fire energy within the stones was an excellent aid for cultivating their techniques and Dou skills.

Therefore, when the bidding for the first set of Fire Spark Stone began, it quickly surged to six hundred thousand gold coins within moments, and the price showed no signs of slowing.

The final bid reached an impressive nine hundred and seventy thousand gold coins.

Two palm-sized Fire Spark Stone sold for such a high price. No wonder the Di Yan Sect was a major power in the Black-Corner Region. With such a steady source of wealth, it was no surprise they rose to prominence.

Following the sale of the first set, the second and third sets were promptly auctioned off.

Seeing the intense competition, Mo Yu decided not to hesitate. When the fourth set went up, he secured it with a high bid of eight hundred and fifty thousand gold coins.

With the Fire Spark Stone in hand, Mo Yu felt a wave of relief. One of the key materials for crafting the Spirit-Merging Holy Chalice was finally acquired.

Just as Mo Yu felt his mission was nearly complete, the next auction item instantly caught his attention.

"Heh heh, the next item up for auction is rather peculiar. We haven't figured out its purpose yet, but after thorough examination, we believe it resembles some kind of unknown treasure map."

The white-haired auctioneer bent down, retrieving a silver tray. Carefully lifting the silk covering, a piece of ancient black cloth appeared before everyone.

"Hiss…" After a brief silence, the crowd erupted in derisive hissing as they eyed the unassuming black cloth.

Hearing these disdainful reactions, the auctioneer's smile grew somewhat awkward.

With a sidelong glance at the ancient cloth, he held it up between two fingers, displaying it for all to see. Pointing to the unique patterns on it, he smiled and said,

"If our assessment is correct, this map should be quite old. Though we don't understand its markings or what it might hide, it certainly isn't ordinary. Sometimes, one has to gamble—who knows, if you're lucky, this map might reveal something that could shake the entire Black-Corner Region!"

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