Chapter 16: Heaven Inquisitor Pipa (1/2)
”Ahem, gentlemen, the auction is moving on.”
”Gentlemen, this is the 25th auction. The next item is truly mysterious. We found it in an ancient ruin in the last expedition. Our expert estimated that the value of this item is no less than a middle Earth-grade weapon. Let's start our bidding from 5 million golds with increment at least 1 million golds.” The auctioneer revealed a charming smile.
Several men entered the stage bringing an item covered by a black cloth. When The auctioneer removed the cloth, a pipa entered the audience's sight. Its body is made of shiny wood and filled with exotics ornament.
Snowy felt a strange sense of attraction to the item. It was similar to when she found the Worlds Devouring Twin Dagger the other day.
She could not contain her curiosity; she checked the item information.
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Name : Heaven Inquisitor Pipa
Grade : ???
Quality : ???
Stats Requirement
Mental Strength: 25,000
Effect:
+ 15,000 Mental Strength
Special Effect
Soulbound: This weapon merges with the user's soul and can only be wielded by the user.
Pipa Arrow: This weapon can release a mental attack in the form of an arrow.
Goddess of Knowledge and Art's Blessing: The user of this weapon was granted talent in every art and infinite curiosity. When the weapon bounded to the user soul, every music played with this instrument charming the soul.
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'Goddess of Knowledge and Art? Why does it sound familiar?'
She did not remember anything about this goddess. She searched it within her memory; alas, she could not find any clue whatsoever. It was like this goddess never existed at all.
While Snowy tried to solve the puzzle, a voice came from one of the VIP rooms.
”Can I try to play it?” a gorgeous woman from Yin Yang Palace, famous for its music expert, raising her hand.
”Of course, you can.” Said the auctioneer, still smiling.
The woman moved forward, ascending the stage. She holds the pipa and plucked some of its string.
To her surprise, there was no sound came out from the pipa.
She frowned and tried to pluck the strings once again but with more power than before.
Unfortunately, it did not make any difference.
”What the hell? Is that item broken?” a young cultivator said.
”Who in the right mind want to buy something like that?!” another cultivator said with a louder voice.
”Do the pavilion try to scam us?!”
A lot of angry shouts came from the audience. However, many experts did not seem to agree with them.
”That item is quite interesting,” one of the experts said.
”Yes, I can feel another kind of energy coming from that item. But, I never hear about it before,” one of the bigshots followed.
”I once heard legend about god and immortal. Is this item remnant of their existence?” Elder Yang muttered, seemingly deep in thought.
”Is God really exist?” Lin Min asked.
”I don't know. But some records in the sect mentions about them.” Elder Yang replied.
The woman tried several times but without results.
Despite the failures, she was not disheartened. On the contrary, she felt more and more intrigued about the pipa. The desire to possess the item bloomed in her heart.
But before long, she shook her head. This item needs someone who fated to handle it. And, it seems she was not the one.
Smiling at the auctioneer, she then said, ”She was rather picky. Not everyone can handle her. Let the fated one have her.”
The 'She' she was referring to was the pipa.
It was like a woman. If it did not like you, it wouldn't let you touch her or play her. If it like you, it will let you hear the most enchanting sound ever.
The Auctioneer made a wry smile. She never experienced anything like this before.
She immediately looked at Madam Suyan, who can make a decision. Madam Suyan thought for a while and nodded give her an okay.
”As unprecedented in the history of our auction, we will only sell the item to the one who can play it. The price is still 5 million golds. Anyone want to try?” The auctioneer asked the audience.
Many people were interested in the item, but they knew they were not capable. If even Fairy Tantai, the expert from Yin Yang Palace, could not play the item, they would end up embarrassing themselves.
”If there were not anybody who want to try it, we will…”
”I want to try it.” A voice so soothing like a lullaby echoed in the room.