Bai Ye stepped forward and asked, "Auction?"
The stall owner nodded. "Auction."
As the stall owner spoke, he gestured to the surrounding crowd, indicating that there were already quite a few people.
Bai Ye asked, "Open bid, or blind bid?"
The stall owner replied, "Blind bid."
Bai Ye nodded, then stepped aside, took out a slip of paper, and began to ponder.
The trading value of the Thunderfang Savage Beast was not very high. As a black-quality weapon, it was in the mid to low tier among black-quality items.
However, the Thunderfang Savage Beast had a significant room for fluctuation in its tier.
The reason for this was an effect called "Thunderfang," which could discharge electricity to entwine the weapon for attacks.
At the same time, this effect could be applied to any lightning-attribute means for additional benefits and enhancement.
This was also why Bai Ye wanted the Thunderfang Savage Beast.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit would be incredibly explosive when paired with the Thunderfang effect.
Secondly, the lightning-attribute Dao technique "Thunderclap Flash" from the Five Spirits Curses could also be paired with the Thunderfang effect, and even the effects of all three could stack completely.
And precisely because of the Thunderfang effect, the quality of the Thunderfang Savage Beast could fluctuate. Although it was black quality, as long as there were enough lightning-related means, its power could reach red quality in terms of pure might.
It was even not entirely impossible to reach golden quality.
But the problem lay in its applicability.
Although Bai Ye felt this weapon suited him, it didn't mean the Thunderfang Savage Beast suited everyone.
The Thunderfang effect only had value if it was augmented by other lightning means.
At the same time, Bai Ye didn't know the stall owner's reasoning for holding a blind auction.
In Bai Ye's opinion, a weapon as specialized as the Thunderfang Savage Beast would be better off being displayed at a stall for bartering.
Perhaps someone proficient in lightning techniques would happen to need a weapon like the Thunderfang Savage Beast. If the demand was clear, they could even exchange black-quality items.
But with a blind auction, given the characteristics of the Thunderfang Savage Beast, it was unlikely anyone would offer a direct exchange.
Bai Ye thought as he wrote down "Insect Breathing."
He didn't write the two Blood Demon Arts on the slip.
Blood Demon Arts, with their significant side effects, were also not suitable for a blind auction because they would naturally depreciate in value. To sell them at a good price, one would have to find someone who specifically needed them, making negotiations easier.
And if the Blood Demon Arts weren't written down, there was no need to mention Demon Blood either.
Demon Blood was convenient for trading only when paired with Blood Demon Arts. Otherwise, if someone wanted a Blood Demon Art but lacked the means to become a demon, it would be a joke!
Thus, Bai Ye wrote "Frost Condensing Sword" on the paper and glanced around.
A total of six people were bidding blindly. The number of people who wanted the Thunderfang Savage Beast was not large, after all, not everyone had lightning means to trigger the Thunderfang effect.
This meant the competition was not intense, but to secure it with a high probability...
Bai Ye thought for a moment, then wrote "Famous Sword Bloodthirst" on the paper.
Exchanging three blue-quality items for the black-quality Thunderfang Savage Beast was not a loss for Bai Ye in terms of quality alone. A three-for-one exchange was considered a fair trade, but considering the specificity of the Thunderfang Savage Beast, the other party was profiting.
However, to be on the safe side, after folding the paper and handing it to the stall owner, Bai Ye took another slip of paper and wrote "Pulse Dual Guns" on it.
Both were black quality. In terms of quality, they were equivalent. Although the Pulse Dual Guns were at the bottom of future technology weapons, they were still future technology weapons.
Moreover, firearms were relatively versatile. Apart from needing energy cores, there were no other restrictions.
Thus, Bai Ye also wrote down the quantity of all his energy cores.
He left two slips of paper, but the stall owner clearly had no intention of starting the auction immediately. He likely felt the number of people was too small. After waiting for a while, someone impatiently urged him. The stall owner saw that no one else intended to bid and then began to open the slips.
Everyone could only wait slowly until the stall owner had reviewed everything.
This was the troublesome part of blind auctions; it took too much time.
But since they wanted the item, everyone had to wait.
...
Meanwhile...
After Gao Ming entered a room and explained Bai Ye's intention to sell the forbidden zone, the people inside became a little chaotic.
Some kept shaking their heads, while others were deep in thought.
"He's just a骗子 (liar)," someone said displeasuredly. "How can a forbidden zone be bought? He just says it, and we believe him?"
Gao Ming reminded them, "First, it's impossible for it to be a fake forbidden zone. The other party showed an item that allows entry into the Primordial Domain, meaning he can indeed enter the Primordial Domain."
The person was still displeased and shook his head. "Even if we can enter, what do we trade? Who knows if the items produced in the forbidden zone are worth it?"
Someone chimed in, "Moreover, the Primordial Domain should be at the Great Wall. We have people there. I remember there were clues about this forbidden zone, but it couldn't be opened at all."
Another woman interrupted, "Precisely because of this, I think we can trade. A forbidden zone that cannot be opened currently represents an absolutely extraordinary forbidden zone. This already proves its value."
"Heh?" the previous person scoffed. "One month, two months, three months? Ridiculous!"
"You!"
"Forget it!" Gao Ming said. "Luo Ben, I know you have a Den Den Mushi. Take it out and use it. Let the captain decide this matter."
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While the Evil Spirit Group was in dispute due to Bai Ye's appearance, Bai Ye's blind auction was nearing its end.
"Who left slip number 7?"
The stall owner held up a slip of paper and shook it.
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow and stepped forward. "Mine."
The stall owner said, "Let's confirm the items. Are there any issues? Did you write anything incorrectly? If everything is correct, I will trade with you."
Bai Ye nodded, then looked at the slip of paper. "Everything is correct."
The stall owner nodded, signaling everyone else to disperse. He then removed the display stand and went aside with Bai Ye to conduct the transaction, clearly not wanting others to observe the trade.
Upon reaching a corner, the stall owner took out the Thunderfang Savage Beast. Bai Ye didn't need to see it through the light screen to know it was correct; the design of the Thunderfang Savage Beast was too peculiar and easy to recognize.
The hilt resembled a fierce beast with its mouth open, its color as dark as ink. The handle was in the shape of a lightning bolt, with a black metal outer ring. The main body of the blade was a light blue crystal.
The blade was long. Compared to an ordinary longsword, the Thunderfang Savage Beast was about a forearm's length longer. At the same time, the Thunderfang Savage Beast looked like a sword because it was double-edged, but the blade was very thick, making it perfectly suitable for chopping like a saber.
The stall owner said, "This is my item. You take out yours too, let's inspect each other's goods."
Bai Ye nodded and began to take out his items.
To Bai Ye's surprise, the other party did not choose the equally black-quality Pulse Dual Guns. Instead, they wanted the Insect Breathing, along with the Frost Condensing Sword and the Famous Sword Bloodthirst.
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