Fang Li couldn't help but wonder who the fool was to put a Skill like 'Stigma' up for auction. If it were Fang Li, he would eagerly learn such a Skill to avoid losing it, let alone auctioning it off.
Setting aside everything else, just looking at the effects of this Skill, it could be described as nothing short of extraordinary. It boosts all three Attributes by 100%, except for INT (Mystery).
And we're talking about percentages here. What does that mean? It means that no matter how strong you become in the future, this Skill enhancement will always keep pace.
When your Attribute is only 10, it may increase by just 10 points. But when your Attribute reaches 100, the increase will still be a staggering 100 points. The enhancement only grows stronger, with no signs of weakening.
In other words, this Skill becomes more powerful in the hands of weaker individuals and even more formidable in the hands of experts. Not to mention, this Skill is also upgradeable.
When upgraded to its maximum level, its effects will become even more awe-inspiring. How much of an increase will it provide then? 200%? 300%? 500%? Perhaps even higher?
Such a Skill with boundless potential, combined with its terrifying nature, would only be auctioned by someone who has taken far too many brain-dead pills.
Of course, this Skill does have a drawback. It burdens the user based on usage time and Skill Rank. But in a life-or-death battle, it becomes an invaluable trump card.
Fang Li is certain that if he doesn't acquire this Skill now, in due time, when those well-informed Big Shots catch wind of it, he won't stand a chance. This Skill possesses the allure to attract even the most expert Divine Envoys of the first Rank.
Making a quick decision, Fang Li immediately clicked on the Skill Interface and participated in the auction. However, the auction situation left Fang Li completely dumbfounded.
5000…
5500…
6000…
6500…
7000…
8000…
9000…
Under the almost insane surge, the auction price of the Stigma Skill suddenly surpassed 10,000.
"F*ck!" Fang Li couldn't help but curse, quickly offering a price of 11,000. Yet, this price was immediately surpassed.
12,000…
13,000…
14,000…
15,000…
15,500…
Fang Li was on the verge of exploding with frustration. Currently, not many people had noticed this Skill, and there weren't many bidders in the auction house either. Yet, the price was skyrocketing. What would happen when the well-informed Big Shots actually arrived? It would be a disaster.
Now, even Fang Li, who was fearless even in the face of death, felt a sense of urgency in his heart. "I can only rely on luck. Hopefully, there are no deep-pocketed Divine Envoys among the bidders."
Gritting his teeth, Fang Li immediately raised the price to 20,000. Only then did the bidding price begin to increase slowly.
20,100…
20,200…
20,500…
20,700…
21,000…
Compared to the previous surges, this rising speed was indeed slower. Fang Li suddenly saw a glimmer of hope. "It seems that the heavens are still favoring me."
Fang Li raised the bid once again, directly upgrading the price to 22,000.
22,100…
22,200…
22,300…
22,500…
…
…
23,500…
23,600…
23,700…
24,000…
At this point, Fang Li's palms were already starting to sweat.
Fang Li was left with only 28,000 Exchange Points.
If the bidding price surpassed that amount, Fang Li would miss out on acquiring this Skill.
Regret started to creep in as Fang Li realized the extravagance of his spending.
"I can only take a gamble now."
Fang Li made up his mind and immediately raised the price to 25,000.
The numbers on the bidding sheet finally came to a halt.
Fang Li's heartbeat accelerated.
Please, let no one else raise the bid…
Don't allow anyone else to raise the bid…
As Fang Li silently prayed, the crowd around him began to stir.
It appeared that the main Divine Envoys in the auction house who had noticed the bidding for the Stigma Skill but couldn't continue raising the bid started to spread the news.
This caused Fang Li to smile wryly and he hoped that the auction would end swiftly.
Time was running out.
Who would secure it first, Fang Li or the rapid spread of the news?
Fang Li suppressed his inner anxiety and focused intently on the countdown before him until the countdown reached zero.
Shortly after, the interface displayed a notification.
"Auction ended, final transaction price: 25,000 Exchange Points."
Along with this flashing notification, the system's sound echoed in Fang Li's mind.
"You have successfully won the bid in the auction, and the item has been automatically sent to your personal residence. Please verify it carefully."
After the notification resounded in Fang Li's mind, he finally took a deep breath.
It was then that Fang Li realized his back was drenched in sweat. It was the sweat induced by nervousness.
Simultaneously, the commotion around him erupted.
"Oh my goodness…"
"Such a divine Skill was only sold for 25,000?"
"Where did all those wealthy Divine Envoys disappear to?"
"In a normal situation, even selling it for ten times the price wouldn't be surprising, right?"
"Exactly."
"Who managed to obtain such a significant advantage at such a low price?"
"Damn, if I hadn't bid on that Equipment just now…"
For a moment, the cacophony of voices grew increasingly chaotic.
One by one, the main Divine Envoys began to share the details, enlightening the unaware onlookers.
Suddenly, the main Divine Envoys with sufficient Exchange Points but who hadn't noticed the auction felt a pang of regret, even expressing their frustration towards those who didn't spread the news.
Everyone had the same thought in their minds.
"This incredible deal was truly snatched up by someone."
Indeed, it was a remarkable find. While Fang Li appeared outwardly at a loss, inside he couldn't help but smile.
"I truly hit the jackpot this time."
To acquire a Skill with boundless potential and immense power for just 25,000 Exchange Points, Fang Li could wake up from this dream and still be grinning.
Observing the growing commotion and the main Divine Envoys flocking towards him and others, causing the place to become livelier and more chaotic, Fang Li quietly left his seat and blended into the crowd, going unnoticed.
The harvest was exceptionally satisfying.
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