Chapter 65 - Mysterious Token (2/2)
In such chaos, suddenly, a clear but decisive voice resounded in the hall.
”100 third-level spirit stones.”
Those present immediately looked up to see who had spoken and saw that it was the sect leader of the Flower Sect. What made their faces contracted was the Flower Sect was among those that had the most capital. But regardless of their status or power, the other buyers didn't back down and raised the stakes.
The amount eventually came to 500 third-level spirit stones, offered by the Flower Sect. The sect leader was, in fact, relentless and firm in her offers, not bothering about the other competitors bidding. Not even the participation of Tree Sect was able to upset her, thus ending up winning the coveted prize.
The sect leader and the elders were happy, but they couldn't help but swear at their rivals. Five hundred third-level spirit stones were a very high capital, even for one of the big five sects. And, even though they had bought enough resources for the five personal disciples and something for Hei and Lian, they were practically out of the game to contend for the last item in the auction.
The last item of an auction would always be the highlight of the entire auction, surpassing any previously sold valuable item, including the newly sold baby elephant.
After the heated contest for the baby elephant, it was finally time for the final item. Although the Flower Sect was outside the games, the Tree Sect and the other great influences of the kingdom remained.
”The final item of today's auction is a unique item prepared by the king. A big shot of the army committed the crime of treason. Therefore his belongings were confiscated, including today's object. Here is the big piece of the day. ”
The auctioneer emphatically proclaimed as he stretched out his hand toward the object to be auctioned. On the usual cart, there was a refinedly elaborated jade box. Inside there was a rectangular golden token with symbols engraved on it.
Seeing this token, the sect leader and the elders jumped to their feet with confused and upset faces. It wasn't only them, the sect leader and the elders of the Tree Sect also had the same reaction as did the other major influences present.
”How is it possible?! Do they really intend to make it public now? What the king had in his head when he put an object like that in the auction?” The first elder angrily exclaimed as he clenched his fists.
”Well, all the entities that can compete in the third wave are aware of this. Those who don't know will think that it is some object of the past of which they have no knowledge. They won't understand its true use and importance,” the second elder analyzed with a calm mind. But he too was clenching his fists in anger.
”Alas, unfortunately, I hadn't foreseen such an eventuality. The purchase of the elephant, unfortunately, removed us from the games.” The sect leader said in a dejected tone.
Listening to the major exponents of the sect and pronouncing themselves in that way, the Flower Sect members of the younger generation couldn't help but be surprised and wonder what their words meant. Finally, Mei took courage and asked.
”Master, is that token really that important?”
The sect leader, listening to the question of her disciple, recovered from her thoughts in her mind, and answered.
”Yes, but it's still too early to reveal it. It would do nothing but put unnecessary pressure on you. The important thing you need to remember is that you have to do your best to get stronger.”
The sect leader avoided answering the question posed by Mei and sat down again with the two elders to watch the progress of the sale for the last piece of the auction.
As expected by the second elder, the small sects and minor characters didn't know what that token was. They simply listed it as an important ancient object. However, those who knew the truth literally clashed against each other with the offers. They came to ask for loans from their acquaintances at the auction. Eventually, the card was sold for 1000 third-level spirit stones by the Tree Sect, which became excited once the purchase was validated.
1000 third-level spirit stones. It was an exorbitant sum, and it was also the highest amount ever reached in an auction within the Forest Kingdom and even within the entire Rainbow Island. But the Tree Sect was willing to pay as if it was a small sum.
Just from this, it was possible to see the importance of that object. The minor sects were wondering why such a price. Was that object indeed worthy of being sold at that amount? But, unless someone revealed them the truth, all they could do was speculate on the token's origins.
With this, the auction prepared by the king ended in a climate of frenzy and excitement. Those who hadn't withdrawn their possessions went to the back of the stage to get them. The others, instead, left the room to return to the lodgings prepared by the king. It was late afternoon, but there were still a few hours before the celebration, so they could give themselves some rest after this great auction.
Hei and Lian, accompanied by the sect leader, went to collect the spirit beasts that had been purchased while the first and second elders accompanied the five personal disciples to their lodgings. As regards the other items bought by the Flower Sect, they had already been delivered from time to time to every purchase made by the sect.