Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 307 - 304: The Slave Girl

Chapter 307: Chapter 304: The Slave Girl

It seemed Ye Xuan could sense a gaze fixated upon him, so he too glanced in the direction where Bi Rou had been earlier. Yet, with a veiled face and intentionally bowed head, even Ye Xuan failed to notice her presence.

"Perhaps it was just my imagination."

Ye Xuan couldn’t help but mutter to himself, having felt what seemed like an icy stare on him for a moment, only to vanish in the blink of an eye.

"The Black Market auction is about to start."

The Honglian Envoy at his side reminded.

Dang!

As the Honglian Envoy’s voice just faded, a crisp chime resounded in the center of the auction hall, immediately echoing throughout the area and quelling the boisterous noise of the crowd.

As the ringing of the chime slowly ceased, an energy barrier began to extend upward on the auction stage, eventually forming a cage-like seal around it—a protective measure. Most in the Demon Beast World obey no laws, and there had been incidents of auction items being robbed. Although the Sky Demon City Black Market wasn’t a common force, there were those who dared to court danger.

A golden-robed elder with a congenial smile stepped forward slowly. Upon his appearance, a hidden, majestic aura slowly swept outward from his body, silencing the noisy babble within the vast auction hall.

"A peak Seventh Grade Demon King."

Ye Xuan sensed an extremely powerful fluctuation from the golden-robed elder, a force that was only slightly weaker than the likes of Huoyou Demon Venerable.

"Many powerful characters are behind the Black Market, with several Demon Venerables of our Sky Demon Mountain owning shares here. Typically, no one dares to make trouble. There was once a Seventh Grade Demon King who attempted to steal an auction item. Though he managed to escape Sky Demon City successfully, he was ultimately slain by a Half-step Demon Venerable," the Honglian Envoy said.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded in understanding. It made sense; after all, the Sky Demon City Black Market was a place to make exorbitant profits, and it would be strange if the big shots from the Demon Beast Territory didn’t want a piece of the action.

"Hehe, thank you all for attending the Black Market auction. I hope everyone will follow the order of the auction and not make any inappropriate actions, or else you will bear the consequences."

The golden-robed elder said with a smile, sweeping his gaze around the auction hall. Even some of the most ferocious attendants, upon meeting his somewhat grim gaze, changed their expressions and quietly repressed any abnormal thoughts.

"Everyone here is wise, and what I’ve just said is merely a precaution. Please forgive me. Now, let’s begin the auction." Seeing the intimidating effect achieved, the golden-robed elder said with a beaming smile, the chill in his eyes instantly gone.

As his words ended, a servant girl wearing a see-through long robe, carrying a crystal tray on her head, walked forward. On it rested a magnificent blue longsword, emitting a kaleidoscope of treasured lights.

"This first auction item is named Rainbow Abyss Sword, ranked as Middle Stage Heavenly Grade. It was forged by a master of artifact refining from Sky Demon City. Unlike ordinary Middle Stage Heavenly Grade weapons, the sword’s light is like a rainbow, capable of cutting through gold and shattering jade in an instant. The starting bid is ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills," the golden-robed elder introduced with a smile.

Ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills was not an extravagant price for most present. Naturally, the price of the Rainbow Abyss Sword far exceeded ten thousand Xuanyuan Pills. As soon as the elder’s voice ceased, bidding calls emerged one after another, instantly filling the vast auction hall.

Amidst the noisy atmosphere, Ye Xuan scrutinized the Rainbow Abyss Treasure Sword on stage. Indeed, it was a fine weapon, and he felt some interest. However, since he already possessed the Spiritual Edge Sword, a High Stage Heavenly Grade weapon, the grade of the Rainbow Abyss Sword was somewhat lacking for him.

Had it been a High Stage Heavenly Grade treasure sword, Ye Xuan might have been tempted to purchase it.

But his lack of interest didn’t mean others weren’t scrambling for it. While there were few bids from the more distinguished seats, a heated competition unfolded among the ordinary seats below, quickly driving the price beyond one hundred thousand.

"Truly exorbitant profits."

Ye Xuan couldn’t help but exclaim; one hundred thousand Xuanyuan Pills already far exceeded the true value of the Rainbow Abyss Sword, and the price continued to climb.

Different from the modest dealings at the Spiritual Items Workshop in the Tiannan Region, in comparison, the Black Market auction could very well be called big business.

Eventually, the Rainbow Abyss Sword was acquired by a middle-aged swordsman for a price of one hundred and twenty thousand Xuanyuan Pills.

The second auction item was a Middle Stage Heavenly Grade movement technique Martial Arts manual called the "Eight Steps to Catch Cicada." Compared to weapons, the value of Martial Arts was slightly lower, but not by much. In the end, it still fetched a high price of one hundred thousand Xuanyuan Pills.

From the start of the auction, the atmosphere in the auction hall heated up, and as the auction progressed, there was hardly ever a lull. After all, the items put up for auction at the Black Market were indeed not ordinary; they were extremely hard to find outside, even if one had the money to pay.

The items up for auction became increasingly diverse below, including pills, herbal materials, hidden weapons, and even treasures that could store True Qi. It could be said that everything one could think of was up for auction here.

When the heated atmosphere persisted for about two hours, some of the treasures that appeared could even incite bidding competition among the powerhouses in the private booths, and some even made Ye Xuan feel the urge to bid. However, after weighing his options, he still did not open his mouth. When buying things, it was still best to choose what was most suitable for oneself.

He couldn’t be considered wealthy at the moment. He had around a total of one million Xuanyuan Pills, half of which he won from the martial duel arena on Golden Island, and the other half from people like Shen Feng, Xue Wuheng, and Sikong Xin. Apart from these, he also had some pills which he could sell if he really ran out of Xuanyuan Pills.

A million Xuanyuan Pills might seem like a fortune to ordinary people, but in the extravagant Black Market, that was still not considered a huge wealth. There were probably many who were richer than Ye Xuan.

During this period, the Honglian Envoy also bought an item named the "Ningshen Ancient Token," which contained a special Crystal Stone capable of enlightening the mind and preserving one’s spirit. As long as one carried this "Ningshen Ancient Token," it could help prevent Heart Demons during cultivation.

"Ye Xuan, don’t you plan to buy something?"

The Honglian Envoy looked at Ye Xuan, "If you don’t have enough Xuanyuan Pills, I can lend you some first."

"Thank you, Sister Honglian. I won’t stand on ceremony if I need to." Ye Xuan shook his head. Up to this point, nothing he needed had appeared, nor had any treasures moved him.

What Ye Xuan needed now were natural treasures that could enhance his physical strength or equipment that could bolster his offensive and defensive capabilities. He was currently focusing on swordsmanship, and heavy armor generally wasn’t useful to him since it could impede flexibility. However, a set of light armor was indeed necessary.

"Next, we will auction an item that I believe most friends present will find very interesting."

The auctioneer in the golden robe suddenly revealed a slightly sinister smile. Then, with a wave of his hand, a slender girl was brought up by two Demon Clan brutes from behind the stage.

The girl brought up to the auction stage was about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a white silkworm silk robe, with her long, slender, and fair legs exposed, which stirred up endless imagination. With a tender appearance, rosy cheeks, and sparkling ruby lips, even if she looked youthful, she was undoubtedly a rare beauty.

"She is a Human Clan female slave."

The Honglian Envoy also frowned slightly, clearly somewhat repulsed by the Black Market’s actions. Even if it was a young girl from the Human Clan, she was still a woman, and as a woman herself, she naturally felt uncomfortable.

Seeing the trembling girl on the stage, Ye Xuan’s expression hardened slightly and he felt displeased. Hearing the words "Human Clan female slave" stirred some discomfort in his heart. After all, strictly speaking, he was more inclined towards the Human Clan.

But the male Demon Clan powerhouses below the stage were eyeing the girl on stage with shining eyes, some even starting to breathe heavily.

The entire Demon Beast Territory was witnessing a situation where men outnumbered women, making beauties even rarer. Someone like Yu Yi was almost unheard of, and although the girl on the auction stage was a bit young, if she grew a few more years, it was believed she wouldn’t be much inferior to Yu Yi.

"As you can see, this auction item is a beautiful Human Clan woman. She can sing and dance well, play various musical instruments, and has an excellent memory. Her Cultivation has also reached the realm of a First Grade Martial Sect. The starting bid is fifty thousand Xuanyuan Pills," the auctioneer said with a smile.

As soon as his words were spoken, many people backed down. Although many were tempted by the girl, spending fifty thousand Xuanyuan Pills on an ornament didn’t seem worth it.

But the mere fifty thousand Xuanyuan Pills was still affordable for many. Several people in the private booths had already started bidding. After all, owning such a girl as a plaything, to indulge in her at will, was a delightful prospect.

A female slave of Martial Sect Master Realm had some backing, not like ordinary women who could be played to death easily. It would be worth the purchase.

Both Young Master Blood Python and Young Master Hu were also somewhat tempted by the girl on the auction stage. If it weren’t for Yu Yi next to them, they would have joined the bidding by now.

The price soared, quickly surpassing three hundred thousand. After that, the few voices that continued to bid were only from a handful of private booths.

Three hundred thousand Xuanyuan Pills, even for a Seventh Grade Demon King, was not a small sum, let alone others. Right now, it was just a Human Clan female slave—no one was willing to spend so much on her. It was better to exchange those Xuanyuan Pills for other useful resources.