Chapter 408 - Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Escape from Death (1/2)

Chapter 408: Chapter 408: Escape from Death

“This is a bronze tripod we found in the desert, made from an alloy of over a hundred metals, cast using techniques from over four thousand years ago.”

With these words, the venue once again burst into a frenzy.

Bronze artifacts of such age are rare, not to mention one that combines over a hundred different metals — it could even have been made from Meteorite from Beyond the Heavens.

As the cart was uncovered, the massive bronze tripod suddenly appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Long Tian’s interest was immediately piqued.

“This item is really quite good,” he said, “perfect for refining medicine when I take it back.”

Chen Yu, however, did not say much, leaning quietly and observing the auction.

He did not bid on the next few items.

Even though these items were priceless treasures, to him they were nothing more than a collection of scrap metal.

Just then, a drab, little bead was brought up.

When this item appeared, the room filled with sighs of disdain.

“What’s going on? Bringing up a rock to deceive us, do they really think we’re so easily fooled?”

“Bring out the next item quickly; otherwise, I’ll smash this place up.”

…

The venue suddenly became chaotic, leaving the host at a loss.

But Chen Yu immediately stood up.

“I’ll take this item!” he declared.

The crowd’s eyes widened, and mocking glances were cast his way.

At first glance, this bead was clearly an inconspicuous piece of obsidian, possibly priceless if sold elsewhere, but here it was just a worthless trinket.

Chen Yu did not care about that, quickly reaching a deal with the host.

It wasn’t long before the bead was delivered into his hands. However, instead of putting it away, he lightly tapped on it with his finger.

Those close by looked on as if viewing a fool.

Time passed until a crisp cracking sound was heard from the outskirts of the table. With the shedding of an outer shell, a radiant snow-white light burst forth.

“Holy smokes, the Snow Soul Bead from the desert!”

Someone exclaimed, and all eyes converged on the bead.

Chen Yu, ignoring them, coughed twice and pocketed the bead.

Now, everyone was unsettled. They hadn’t expected the unassuming black bead to be the legendary Snow Soul Bead.

Legend had it that during the third queen of the ancient kingdom of Anxi’s visit to the Western Regions, she obtained a snow pearl.

After letting her skilled craftsmen carefully polish it, she had it set into her crown.

Unfortunately, by the time of the sixth queen, because of wars, the crown was lost, and the whereabouts of its pearls became unknown.

Now, who would have imagined it hidden inside such an unimposing black bead?

From then on, no one dared to underestimate the auction, striving to claim each item with all their might.

Long Tian patted Chen Yu on the shoulder.

“I never would have thought you’d have such a discerning eye,” he commented.

Chen Yu just smiled and said nothing further.

The progress of the auction went smoothly, and at two in the morning, the final item was at last brought forward.

As a small wooden box was placed before them, a middle-aged man near the front suddenly stood up, placing a document verifying his assets on the table.

“I would like to bid all my wealth for this item,” he announced.

The scene suddenly became chaotic as more than a dozen people laid out all their assets at once.