Bai Ye stepped forward and asked, "Auction?"
The stall owner nodded. "Auction."
As the stall owner spoke, he gestured to the crowd around them, indicating that quite a few people had gathered.
Bai Ye asked, "Open bid, or blind bid?"
The stall owner replied, "Blind bid."
Bai Ye nodded, then stepped aside and took out a piece of paper to ponder.
The trading value of the Lei Ya Nu Shou was not very high. As a black-quality weapon, it was in the mid to low tier among black-quality items.
However, the tier of the Lei Ya Nu Shou had a significant room for fluctuation.
The reason was an effect called Lei Ya (Lightning Fang). This effect could discharge and entwine the weapon for attacks.
At the same time, this effect could be applied to any lightning-attribute means to provide additional buffs and achieve enhancement.
This was also why Bai Ye wanted the Lei Ya Nu Shou.
The effect of the Goro Goro no Mi, when combined with the Lei Ya effect, would have explosive power.
Secondly, the lightning-attribute Taoist art of the Five Spirit Incantations, Jing Lei Shan (Startling Thunder Flash), could also be combined with the Lei Ya effect. In fact, the effects of all three could completely stack.
And precisely because of the existence of the Lei Ya effect, the quality of the Lei Ya Nu Shou could fluctuate. Although it was black quality, as long as there were enough lightning-related means, the pure power of the Lei Ya Nu Shou could reach red quality.
Even gold quality was not entirely impossible.
But the problem lay in its applicability.
Although Bai Ye felt this weapon suited him perfectly, it did not mean the Lei Ya Nu Shou suited everyone.
The Lei Ya effect required the support of other lightning means to have value.
At the same time, Bai Ye did not know what the other party's reasoning was for holding a blind auction.
In Bai Ye's opinion, a weapon as specialized as the Lei Ya Nu Shou would be better suited for a stall with bartering.
Perhaps someone skilled in lightning arts would happen to need a weapon like the Lei Ya Nu Shou. With such a clear demand, they could even exchange black-quality items.
But with a blind auction, given the characteristics of the Lei Ya Nu Shou, it was unlikely anyone would offer a fair trade.
As Bai Ye thought, he wrote down "Bug Breathing."
He did not write down the two Blood Demon Arts on the paper.
Blood Demon Arts, with their significant side effects, were also not suitable for a blind auction, as they would naturally depreciate in value. To sell them for a good price, one had to find someone who specifically needed them, making negotiations easier.
And if the Blood Demon Arts were not written, there was no need to mention the Ghost Blood either.
Ghost 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 "Ning Shuang Sword" on the paper and glanced around.
There were a total of six people participating in the blind auction. The number of people who wanted the Lei Ya Nu Shou was not high, after all, not everyone had lightning means to trigger the Lei Ya effect.
This meant the competition was not intense, but to secure it with a high probability...
Bai Ye pondered for a moment, then wrote "Famous Blade Blood Devourer" on the paper.
Exchanging three blue-quality items for the black-quality Lei Ya Nu Shou was not a loss for Bai Ye in terms of quality alone. A three-for-one exchange was considered an equal trade, but considering the specific targeting of the Lei Ya Nu Shou, the other party had made a profit.
However, to be safe, after Bai Ye folded the paper and handed it to the stall owner, he took another piece of paper and wrote "Pulse Dual Pistols."
Both were black quality. In terms of quality, they were equivalent. Although the Pulse Dual Pistols were the lowest tier among future technology weapons, they were still future technology weapons.
Moreover, firearms were relatively versatile, with no other limitations other than needing energy blocks for replenishment.
Thus, Bai Ye also wrote down the quantity of all his energy blocks.
He left two pieces of paper, but the stall owner clearly had no intention of starting the auction immediately, likely feeling the number of participants was too small. After waiting for a while, someone impatiently urged them. The stall owner looked around and saw that no one else intended to bid, so he began to open the papers.
Everyone could only wait slowly until the stall owner had reviewed all the items.
This was the troublesome part of blind auctions, it was too time-consuming.
But since they wanted the item, everyone had to wait.
...
Meanwhile...
After Gao Ming entered a room, he relayed Bai Ye's intention to sell the restricted area. The individuals in the room immediately fell into disarray.
Some shook their heads, while others pondered.
"He's a scammer," someone said displeasedly. "How can a restricted area be bought? We're just going to believe him when he says it?"
Gao Ming reminded them, "Firstly, it's unlikely to be a fake restricted area. The other party presented an item for entering the Primal Domain, meaning they can indeed enter the Primal Domain."
That person remained dissatisfied, shaking his head. "Even if they can enter, what do we trade? Who knows if the items produced in the restricted area are worth it?"
Someone chimed in, "Moreover, the Primal Domain is supposed to be at the Great Wall. We have people there, and I remember there were clues about this restricted area, but it couldn't be opened at all."
Another woman interrupted, "Precisely because of this, I think we can trade. A restricted area that cannot be opened currently represents that it is absolutely not an ordinary restricted area, and this has already proven 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 the Den Den Mushi, take it out and use it. Let the captain decide this matter."
...
The Evil Spirit Group was embroiled in a dispute due to Bai Ye's appearance, while Bai Ye's blind auction was nearing its end.
"Who left the number 7 slip?"
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 check the items. Are there any issues, or was anything written 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 for the others to disperse. He then removed the standing sign and went to trade with Bai Ye in a corner, clearly not wanting others to observe the transaction.
Upon reaching the corner, the stall owner took out the Lei Ya Nu Shou. Bai Ye didn't need to see it through a screen to know it was correct; the design of the Lei Ya Nu Shou was too peculiar and very recognizable.
The hilt resembled a beast's open mouth. It was ink-black in color, while the guard was lightning-shaped. The outer rim was black metal, and the main part of the blade was a pale blue crystal.
The blade was long. Compared to a typical longsword, the Lei Ya Nu Shou was about an arm's length longer, roughly the length of a forearm. At the same time, the Lei Ya Nu Shou looked like a sword because it was double-edged, but the blade was thick, making it perfectly suitable for chopping like a saber.
The stall owner said, "This is my item. You take yours out as well so we can inspect each other's goods."
Bai Ye nodded and began to rummage for his items.
To Bai Ye's surprise, the other party did not choose the Pulse Dual Pistols, which were also black quality. Instead, they chose Bug Breathing, Ning Shuang Sword, and Famous Blade Blood Devourer.