The moment the words "Xuan-Class low-level movement technique" were uttered, the entire auction hall fell into a sudden silence.
Compared to the earlier commotion caused by the Foundation Elixir, the excitement brought by a Xuan-Class dou technique was far more intense.
After all, while pills are valuable, they can only provide temporary benefits. This was also one of the reasons why, in Mo Yu's previous life, high-tier weapon refiners were more highly sought after than high-tier alchemists.
A high-tier weapon forged by a weapon refiner can accompany a warrior throughout their entire life, whereas pills only serve a temporary need.
Similarly, a dou technique, like a divine weapon, could be used for a lifetime and even passed down to future generations. In some respects, high-tier dou techniques were more coveted than pills, driving people to madness!
When two fighters of the same level face off, without a doubt, the one with the superior dou technique will be the final victor! This is why dou techniques are so highly sought after—because for a fighter, their life is the most important thing.
Furthermore, movement techniques are especially rare among dou techniques.
As the saying goes: "Among all martial arts, speed reigns supreme." The same is true in the Dou Qi Continent. With a high-level movement technique, one can control the rhythm of the battlefield, advancing and retreating with ease.
After all, if you can't win the fight, you can always escape!
There's no shame in retreating from an unbeatable opponent, but losing your life—that's the most tragic fate.
As the crowd gradually came to their senses, fiery gazes locked onto the black scroll on stage. Even the enchanting and seductive Ya Fei seemed to have been momentarily forgotten.
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"Ladies and gentlemen, this Xuan-Class movement technique was entrusted to us by a respected client for auction. Its origins are legitimate, and there won't be any trouble arising from owning it, so everyone can bid with peace of mind," Ya Fei said with a charming smile, holding the black scroll gently in her jade-like hands.
"Miss Ya Fei, just name the price already!" someone from the audience shouted impatiently.
With a bewitching smile still on her beautiful face, Yafei said, "The starting price for Nine Flashes of the Wanderin Dragon is sixty thousand gold coins!"
The moment the high price was announced, the hall instantly quieted down. It was clear that most people didn't have the means to afford such a treasure.
From his secluded corner, Mo Yu heard the price and nodded faintly.
An ordinary Xuan-Class low-level dou technique would typically fetch around five hundred thousand gold coins. Considering Nine Flashes of the Wanderin Dragon was a movement technique, its slightly higher price was reasonable.
But this was an auction, and with such a high starting price, Mo Yu was sure the final sale price would be satisfying.
Thinking this, a slight smile appeared on Mo Yu's lips. Although he didn't care much about wealth, earning a bit more wasn't a bad thing either.
In the front row, the heads of the three great families of Wu Tan City looked visibly tense upon hearing such a high price. The atmosphere seemed to stagnate for a moment.
Despite the awkward lull, Ya Fei's expression remained unchanged, her smile as enchanting as ever. She was well aware of the allure of a Xuan-Class dou technique. Some people would be willing to go bankrupt just to claim it.
Just as she expected, the silence didn't last long. A slightly balding middle-aged man was the first to shout, "Seventy thousand!"
Mo Yu glanced in the direction of the voice. He recognized the man as Ge Lin, the weapon tycoon of Wu Tan City, with whom he had conducted business recently.
"Seventy and five thousand!"
Hot on Ge Lin's heels, an elderly man in yellow robes raised the bid. This old man was a prominent apothecary in Wu Tan City, owning several herbal shops. His wealth was considerable.
Ge Lin glared at the old man before gritting his teeth and shouting, "Eighty thousand!"
All around the hall, more voices joined in the bidding. After all, a Xuan-Class movement technique was worth risking everything for.
"One Hundred Thousand!"
As others cautiously raised the bids, one of the three major family heads, Jia Lie Bi, finally broke his silence.
After his bid, the other two family heads followed suit, each adding ten thousand. Within moments, the price for this Xuan-Class low-level dou technique skyrocketed to one hundred twenty thousand!
This astronomical price deterred many of the bidders. No matter how valuable a dou technique was, it couldn't put food on the table.
Hearing the current bid, Ge Lin's face turned pale. After hesitating for a moment, he clenched his teeth and shouted, "One Hundred and fifty thousand!"
After calling out this price, Ge Lin seemed to deflate, as though he had exhausted himself. Clearly, one hundred and fifty thousand was a tremendous financial burden for him.
To everyone's surprise, the three family heads didn't continue bidding after the price hit one hundred and fifty thousand. It was clear they had given up.
This left many in the crowd confused.
While one hundred and fifty thousand was a lot, for the three major families, it wasn't an unthinkable amount.
Only Ya Fei on the stage seemed to understand. Smiling, she lightly tapped her gavel and said, "Congratulations to Manager Ge Lin for winning the Xuan-Class movement technique Nine Flashes of the Wandering Dragon!"
Hearing this result, Ge Lin was momentarily stunned. He glanced at the area where the three family heads sat, and a wave of joy surged through him.
Although one hundred and fifty thousand was a hefty sum, it wasn't beyond what he could afford, considering his control over Wu Tan City's weapon market.
"Next, we have the final item of tonight's auction!" Ya Fei gracefully waved her hand, and the lights on the stage dimmed. She bent down slightly and brought out a silver tray from the center of the stage. On the tray lay an ancient scroll, glowing faintly with a blue light.
"Xuan-Class high-level cultivation technique: Whirlwind Technique!"
The crowd immediately understood why the three family heads had stopped bidding earlier—they were saving up for this moment.
While Xuan-Class movement techniques were rare, Whirlwind Technique, as a high-level cultivation technique, was far more valuable!
Indeed, upon seeing this cultivation technique, the three family heads in the front row lit up, their expressions resembling that of a groom on his wedding night seeing his bride for the first time.
Mo Yu, on the other hand, found himself bored. A Xuan-tier technique held no interest for him.
However, the fact that Nine Flashes of the Wandering Dragon sold for one hundred and fifty thousand gold coins was a pleasant surprise. Combined with the Mountain River Stone he had buy earlier, today had been a very fruitful day.
He watched the three families bicker and bid with little interest, as though watching a play.
In the end, it was Jia Lie Bi who proved the most ruthless, winning the technique with a staggering bid of five hundred and fifty thousand gold coins, after Xiao Zhan intentionally raised the price.
Compared to the earlier sale of Nine Flashes of the Wandering Dragon for one hundred and fifty thousand, this was clearly a whole different level.
Mo Yu didn't feel the least bit disappointed, though. Standing up, he quietly left the auction hall.
"Time to collect my money and items. After breaking through to Dou Zhe, it'll be time to leave Wu Tan City and explore the wider world," Mo Yu chuckled to himself as he walked out.