Chapter 44: Admit Your Mistakes and Face the Consequences

"Ladies and gentlemen."

"The next item up for auction is this damaged Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone!"

"The starting bid is one million Gold Soul Coins, with each increment no less than one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

As the female auctioneer announced the starting bid, the entire Heaven Dou Auction House erupted in excitement.

Especially the customers in the white and purple zones, who let out a series of wild cries.

This was because everyone present was either a minor noble from the Heaven Dou Empire or a member of a small family or minor sect.

The starting bid of one million Gold Soul Coins was enough to bankrupt them all, depleting resources that could have supported their families or sects for three generations.

In stark contrast to the uproar in the white and purple zones, the customers in the black zone private rooms were eagerly preparing to bid.

While one million Gold Soul Coins might sound like a lot, for the families and sects in the black zone, it was merely a few years' worth of income.

"Black Zone Room Ten bids one and a half million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Black Zone Room Nine bids two million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Black Zone Room Eight bids three million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Black Zone Room Seven bids four million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Black Zone Room Six bids five million Gold Soul Coins!"

"Oh my! Black Zone Room Five bids seven million Gold Soul Coins!"

As time passed, the bidding quickly soared to the seven million Gold Soul Coin mark.

Seeing this, Yunxiao glanced at the Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone on the auction stage, deep in thought.

"Xiao Xue, this damaged Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone... is it what you previously referred to as 'dirty goods'?"

Hearing the question, Qian Renxue slowly raised her head from Yunxiao's embrace.

After swallowing a sip of milk from the Spirit Brand, she gently wiped the corner of her mouth with a handkerchief.

She then glanced at the damaged Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone on the auction stage before speaking.

"The reason this Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone is damaged is quite clear—it was forcibly extracted after a murder."

With just a glance, Qian Renxue could tell that this Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone was of dubious origin.

A Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone was enough to become a foundational treasure for a major family or sect.

Even the so-called Upper Three Sects of the Douluo Continent would value such an item.

These Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones, which could be passed down through generations, were meticulously protected by major powers.

Given this, why would any major power intentionally damage a Fifty Thousand Year Torso Bone? Could it be that they had nothing better to do?

Thus, if someone killed to obtain the bone but lacked the strength to keep it, the best course of action would be to find a reliable and reputable channel to sell it.

Clearly, the Heaven Dou Auction House met all these requirements.

In terms of backing, the Heaven Dou Auction House was supported by the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the Upper Three Sects.

In terms of credibility, as the two largest noble families within the Heaven Dou Empire, both the Xue Family of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Ning Family of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School naturally adhere to the rules they have established.

Otherwise, if you, as a leader, were unreliable and engaged in shady dealings, how could you possibly gain the trust of the numerous noble families, sects, and even those independent Soul Masters?

How could they feel secure in bringing their precious treasures to auction and confidently bid here?

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue licked her pink lips.

After ensuring there were no traces left at the corners of her mouth, she reached for the gilded water jug beside her and took a sip.

A moment later, Qian Renxue glanced at the still energetic and furious Fire Elf, feeling a sudden toothache.

"Yunxiao, my tooth hurts."

"Can we talk about it tonight when we return to the mansion?"

Her man's equipment was indeed powerful.

This made her feel very happy.

But because of this,

if the equipment was too powerful,

it would be a completely different experience.

Thinking of this, Qian Renxue nestled back into Yunxiao's embrace.

Not only that, she also helped the little elf tidy up her disheveled clothes.

"Hehe, Xiao Xue, you don't need to worry."

"Once your Soul Power level increases, your physical strength will naturally improve as well."

"If it really doesn't work out, I remember you still have five pieces of the Angel Set Soul Bones that you haven't absorbed yet..."

Qian Renxue's surrender made Yunxiao chuckle mischievously.

Originally, the two of them were just cuddling and being affectionate.

But who told Qian Renxue to be so restless and keep playing with fire?

Since she started the fire, she naturally had to be the one to put it out.

At this moment, Qian Renxue, lying in Yunxiao's arms, had a glimmer in her eyes.

With a lazy smile, she slowly looked up at Yunxiao.

"Yunxiao, I remember Ning Caichen told us."

"That all our expenses at the auction house today will be covered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, right?"

"In that case, why don't we take this damaged fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone..."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue smiled at Yunxiao, her meaning clear.

Since there was a sucker willing to foot the bill, it would be a shame not to take advantage and acquire this damaged fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone.

Even though this fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone was damaged and its value had decreased,

it was still a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone after all.

It was definitely not something a mere thousand-year Soul Bone could compare to.

A Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone was always a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

"Hmm, Xiao Xue, you're right."

"Since it's an apology from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, we naturally shouldn't hold back."

Yunxiao agreed with Qian Renxue's reasoning.

As the saying goes, if you make a mistake, you should admit it, and if you get hit, you should stand straight.

Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had been caught with their pants down, they couldn't blame him for taking the opportunity to strike a hard bargain.

After all, in the survival-of-the-fittest world of the Douluo Continent, opportunities were fleeting.

If you didn't seize the moment, you were only being irresponsible to yourself.

Moreover, as a Titled Douluo, accepting a damaged fifty-thousand-year Soul Bone as an apology wasn't too much to ask.

As if thinking of something, Yunxiao's eyes sparkled, and a meaningful smile curled at the corners of his lips.

"This damaged fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone, combined with my Soul Skill, might just be possible to repair."

"Even if it can't be fully restored, it can still serve as experimental material."

"Or perhaps it can be used to study the secrets of Soul Bones. That would also be of great benefit."

Thinking of one of his Soul Skills, Yunxiao couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation in his heart.

After his participation in the bidding, the damaged fifty-thousand-year Torso Bone was ultimately won by Qian Renxue for nine million Gold Soul Coins.

Of course, the bill was settled by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

During his participation in the bidding, Ning Fengzhi, who was in the red zone private room, made a bid as well.

However, after Yunxiao chose to raise the price, Ning Fengzhi decisively gave up.

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