Chapter 805: Auction
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Chapter 805: Auction
Just as he made this declaration, the auctioneer touched a part of the cage that sent a surge of Qi in and the previously motionless bone shot upwards. The small fracture lines along the bone unfurled into six limbs along with bends for a neck and waist. The bone took on the rough shape of a mantis, which shot forward and struck at the gap between the bars with its bladed forelimbs. It tried to reach between the gaps to strike the auctioneer but a barrier sprang to life in the cage and stopped its attack. It jumped back to the center of the cage and lifted its forelimbs up high. The bones on its back looked like they fractured further and a set of wings opened wide. The mantis made itself look as big as it could and rocked from side to side. The combination of its wings and forelimbs took on a shape similar to a skull, making it look like a skeletal monster was staring at the crowd.
Thinking back, he had wanted to bid upon this exact beast at the first auction he attended, but the price had been too high for him. After some fierce bidding the price had gone from a hundred thousand to more than six hundred thousand. Surprisingly, just as he was remembering the prices from the last auction the auctioneer stated the same number he was thinking of.
The starting price of the Bone Mantis is a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, with each bid requiring an increment of ten thousand each time.
There was a little fire in Sages eyes as he entered his bid into the system in front of him and the counter up on the stage suddenly multiplied by five times. There was a collective gasp from the lower levels. The first bid for this Demonic Insect was already five times the starting amount in just an instant. In fact, Sage had wanted to bid a million right off the bat to win the Bone Mantis, but he was fearful that if bet so outrageously so quickly than others might think there was something special about this specific mantis. Even as rich as he was now, he had no idea if there was anyone else with more Spirit Stones than him at this auction, and he definitely didnt want to accidentally interest them in the Bone Mantis and miss this chance.
In the past he had only wanted the Bone Mantis as it was a Demonic Insect, which he believed would be a great improvement for himself. Now, with far more knowledge, the small size of the Bone Mantis proved how powerful its bloodline was. Others desired it because it was an important material for a few types of high rank purification pills and corruption cleansing artifacts. For Sage it wouldnt just become a component of a few pills or tools. If he could get his hands on it, he could try to breed them on the Inner World and also use its powerful bloodline to strengthen his whole clan.
The bid for the Bone Mantis jumped up to 600,000 and Sage bumped the price with a minimum increase to make it 610,000. The other bidder pushed it to 700,000, and Sage responded with another minimum increase. The auctioneer hadnt yet said a word and this back and forth continued a few more times until the price had jumped to a million and ten thousand Spirit Stones.
The old man who was overseeing this trade shook his head, We rarely see any Demonic Insects other than this Bone Mantis. Theres usually one put up for auction once every few years, and that stingy fellow only gives us every other one. We have tried to keep him away from the Daggerguard, but he insists on splitting them equally.
The Bone Mantises are from the same seller everytime? Can you put me in contact with him?
Ehh, this.
The old man was taken aback. It was highly against their policy to be doing such things, because it was similar to releasing the identity of the buyers. If they told who the seller was, a vicious buyer might kill and take the place of the previous seller, or do even worse and cut them out of the loop and sell to someone else. They were still in Holy Flame Sect territory so the old man knew how influential Sage was and he was immediately at a loss at how to turn down Sages request.
Sage knew this and he held up a hand, Relax, I understand your difficulties. Just ask the buyer if they're willing to make a deal. Tell him Im willing to offer a large sum if they can take me to where they got the Bone Mantis from. Make sure to assure him I will not be butting into his business. I want them for my own use and will be leaving the Shihu Kingdom soon.
The old man rubbed his beard for a moment and then he nodded, Alright. There shouldnt be any harm in just asking.
With their business concluded the old man left the room, leaving Sage to wait for a response.
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Chapter 805: Auction
Just as he made this declaration, the auctioneer touched a part of the cage that sent a surge of Qi in and the previously motionless bone shot upwards. The small fracture lines along the bone unfurled into six limbs along with bends for a neck and waist. The bone took on the rough shape of a mantis, which shot forward and struck at the gap between the bars with its bladed forelimbs. It tried to reach between the gaps to strike the auctioneer but a barrier sprang to life in the cage and stopped its attack. It jumped back to the center of the cage and lifted its forelimbs up high. The bones on its back looked like they fractured further and a set of wings opened wide. The mantis made itself look as big as it could and rocked from side to side. The combination of its wings and forelimbs took on a shape similar to a skull, making it look like a skeletal monster was staring at the crowd.
Thinking back, he had wanted to bid upon this exact beast at the first auction he attended, but the price had been too high for him. After some fierce bidding the price had gone from a hundred thousand to more than six hundred thousand. Surprisingly, just as he was remembering the prices from the last auction the auctioneer stated the same number he was thinking of.
The starting price of the Bone Mantis is a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, with each bid requiring an increment of ten thousand each time.
There was a little fire in Sages eyes as he entered his bid into the system in front of him and the counter up on the stage suddenly multiplied by five times. There was a collective gasp from the lower levels. The first bid for this Demonic Insect was already five times the starting amount in just an instant. In fact, Sage had wanted to bid a million right off the bat to win the Bone Mantis, but he was fearful that if bet so outrageously so quickly than others might think there was something special about this specific mantis. Even as rich as he was now, he had no idea if there was anyone else with more Spirit Stones than him at this auction, and he definitely didnt want to accidentally interest them in the Bone Mantis and miss this chance.
In the past he had only wanted the Bone Mantis as it was a Demonic Insect, which he believed would be a great improvement for himself. Now, with far more knowledge, the small size of the Bone Mantis proved how powerful its bloodline was. Others desired it because it was an important material for a few types of high rank purification pills and corruption cleansing artifacts. For Sage it wouldnt just become a component of a few pills or tools. If he could get his hands on it, he could try to breed them on the Inner World and also use its powerful bloodline to strengthen his whole clan.
The bid for the Bone Mantis jumped up to 600,000 and Sage bumped the price with a minimum increase to make it 610,000. The other bidder pushed it to 700,000, and Sage responded with another minimum increase. The auctioneer hadnt yet said a word and this back and forth continued a few more times until the price had jumped to a million and ten thousand Spirit Stones.
The old man who was overseeing this trade shook his head, We rarely see any Demonic Insects other than this Bone Mantis. Theres usually one put up for auction once every few years, and that stingy fellow only gives us every other one. We have tried to keep him away from the Daggerguard, but he insists on splitting them equally.
The Bone Mantises are from the same seller everytime? Can you put me in contact with him?
Ehh, this.
The old man was taken aback. It was highly against their policy to be doing such things, because it was similar to releasing the identity of the buyers. If they told who the seller was, a vicious buyer might kill and take the place of the previous seller, or do even worse and cut them out of the loop and sell to someone else. They were still in Holy Flame Sect territory so the old man knew how influential Sage was and he was immediately at a loss at how to turn down Sages request.
Sage knew this and he held up a hand, Relax, I understand your difficulties. Just ask the buyer if they're willing to make a deal. Tell him Im willing to offer a large sum if they can take me to where they got the Bone Mantis from. Make sure to assure him I will not be butting into his business. I want them for my own use and will be leaving the Shihu Kingdom soon.
The old man rubbed his beard for a moment and then he nodded, Alright. There shouldnt be any harm in just asking.
With their business concluded the old man left the room, leaving Sage to wait for a response.
Chapter 805: AuctionJust as he made this declaration, the auctioneer touched a part of the cage that sent a surge of Qi in and the previously motionless bone shot upwards. The small fracture lines along the bone unfurled into six limbs along with bends for a neck and waist. The bone took on the rough shape of a mantis, which shot forward and struck at the gap between the bars with its bladed forelimbs. It tried to reach between the gaps to strike the auctioneer but a barrier sprang to life in the cage and stopped its attack. It jumped back to the center of the cage and lifted its forelimbs up high. The bones on its back looked like they fractured further and a set of wings opened wide. The mantis made itself look as big as it could and rocked from side to side. The combination of its wings and forelimbs took on a shape similar to a skull, making it look like a skeletal monster was staring at the crowd. Thinking back, he had wanted to bid upon this exact beast at the first auction he attended, but the price had been too high for him. After some fierce bidding the price had gone from a hundred thousand to more than six hundred thousand. Surprisingly, just as he was remembering the prices from the last auction the auctioneer stated the same number he was thinking of.The starting price of the Bone Mantis is a hundred thousand Spirit Stones, with each bid requiring an increment of ten thousand each time.There was a little fire in Sages eyes as he entered his bid into the system in front of him and the counter up on the stage suddenly multiplied by five times. There was a collective gasp from the lower levels. The first bid for this Demonic Insect was already five times the starting amount in just an instant. In fact, Sage had wanted to bid a million right off the bat to win the Bone Mantis, but he was fearful that if bet so outrageously so quickly than others might think there was something special about this specific mantis. Even as rich as he was now, he had no idea if there was anyone else with more Spirit Stones than him at this auction, and he definitely didnt want to accidentally interest them in the Bone Mantis and miss this chance. In the past he had only wanted the Bone Mantis as it was a Demonic Insect, which he believed would be a great improvement for himself. Now, with far more knowledge, the small size of the Bone Mantis proved how powerful its bloodline was. Others desired it because it was an important material for a few types of high rank purification pills and corruption cleansing artifacts. For Sage it wouldnt just become a component of a few pills or tools. If he could get his hands on it, he could try to breed them on the Inner World and also use its powerful bloodline to strengthen his whole clan. The bid for the Bone Mantis jumped up to 600,000 and Sage bumped the price with a minimum increase to make it 610,000. The other bidder pushed it to 700,000, and Sage responded with another minimum increase. The auctioneer hadnt yet said a word and this back and forth continued a few more times until the price had jumped to a million and ten thousand Spirit Stones. The old man who was overseeing this trade shook his head, We rarely see any Demonic Insects other than this Bone Mantis. Theres usually one put up for auction once every few years, and that stingy fellow only gives us every other one. We have tried to keep him away from the Daggerguard, but he insists on splitting them equally.The Bone Mantises are from the same seller everytime? Can you put me in contact with him?Ehh, this.The old man was taken aback. It was highly against their policy to be doing such things, because it was similar to releasing the identity of the buyers. If they told who the seller was, a vicious buyer might kill and take the place of the previous seller, or do even worse and cut them out of the loop and sell to someone else. They were still in Holy Flame Sect territory so the old man knew how influential Sage was and he was immediately at a loss at how to turn down Sages request.Sage knew this and he held up a hand, Relax, I understand your difficulties. Just ask the buyer if they're willing to make a deal. Tell him Im willing to offer a large sum if they can take me to where they got the Bone Mantis from. Make sure to assure him I will not be butting into his business. I want them for my own use and will be leaving the Shihu Kingdom soon.The old man rubbed his beard for a moment and then he nodded, Alright. There shouldnt be any harm in just asking.With their business concluded the old man left the room, leaving Sage to wait for a response.
