What It Feels Like to Sell One’s Body

"This item is truly extraordinary," Wan Yun announced, "The Dao Seeking School tested it against a high Heavenly sword artifact, yet it sustained no damage whatsoever. On the contrary, the sword itself showed signs of wear. Unfortunately, despite their extensive efforts, they were unable to determine the purpose of this small plate."

The crowd's excitement visibly diminished at her words.

She knew saying the item's utility wasn't known would diminish its value, but the Golden Horizon Trade Alliance had a reputation to uphold, and couldn't deceive their customers.

To a company such as them trust and reputation were everything.

"The starting bid for this item is set at one thousand middle-grade qi stones," announced Wan Yun.

It didn't take long for the first bid to come in. "One thousand qi stones," declared a man with a scholarly look. "This item seems to have significant potential and research value. I'm very interested in it."