Chapter 491: Wood Attribute Treasure (1/2)
GDK 491: Wood Attribute Treasure
Throughout the years, by means of seizure and plundering, Han Shuo’s pockets gradually grew deeper and deeper. So much so that by now, he had actually lost count of precisely how much wealth he had accumulated. In addition to the few million gold coins in Brettel City that he left under Jack’s management, several million more were at Han Shuo’s disposal in his crystal card alone.
‘Viride Leaf’ was a treasure of wood attribute. Others may not have known of it, but Han Shuo was very clear about its application. Not only could ‘Viride Leaf’ make barren lands thrive with life, it also possessed the miraculous ability to rejuvenate the undead. Most importantly, once this ‘Viride Leaf’ was in the hands of wood elite zombie, not only was he able to evolve faster, his strength was substantially increased as well.
At the moment, of the five elite zombies, water elite zombie and wood elite zombie were the weakest and of lowest intelligence. This was due in part to the fact that they were refined relatively later than the rest, but also because they had not acquired any treasures that could help them advance themselves.
During the trip to the Shrine of Ice days prior, water elite zombie had absorbed the enormous amount of energy in the Ice Goddess’ statue. His appearance immediately underwent an earth-shattering transformation. Han Shuo could be certain that by the time water elite zombie had finished digesting all the energy he absorbed, he would surely be able to make a huge leap forward in his evolution. With that, the water elite zombie would be able to add his energy to the Penta-elemental Undead Formation.
Han Shuo was recently fretting for wood elite zombie, not knowing how to assist him. Who knew that he would find the treasure of wood attribute ‘Viride Leaf’ at this auction sale. Han Shuo was convinced that once wood elite zombie obtained the ‘Viride Leaf’, the Penta-elemental Undead Formation could definitely unleash its might to the fullest extent.
Therefore, Han Shuo was determined to take this wood attribute treasure home! In m attempt to rid the other rivals of any hope of winning the item, Han Shuo bid a correspondingly intimidating price of 100 thousand gold coins.
“Number 83! Number 83 put forth 100 thousand gold coins! Oh? Looks like number 83 is a friend in the hall!” the auctioneer finally found Han Shuo’s identifier number, and shrieked.
Following the auctioneer’s loud shout, the stage lighting swooshed and cast on Han Shuo. The crowd maintained their attention along with the lighting, and their eyes all landed on Han Shuo in an instant. Every last pair of eyes was filled with astonishment and curiosity.
The other three bidders for the wood attribute treasure ‘Viride Leaf’ were in VIP rooms on the second and third floors. Those on the second and third floors were the true wealthy merchants and powerful nobilities. Other than a few publicly acknowledged treasures, the high price of 100 thousand gold coins did not appear very often. This completely shocked the crowd. And when they then found out that the bidder was actually someone sitting in the grand hall, they were even more astonished.
This auction place also had its own division of social classes. Usually, those inside the grand hall were lesser nobilities. They were not usually the biggest spenders and wouldn’t compete for treasures that exceeded 50 thousand gold coins. It was only those in the second and third floors who would pursue any item they were keen on as though gold coins didn’t matter. Therefore, the highest bidders in the auction sale would usually be bigwigs from the second and third floors.
And now, an unprepossessing, honest-looking fatty, bid for an item with unknown functionality at a pricey 100 thousand gold coins. This obviously attracted the attention of everyone inside the room. Not just the guests in the grand hall, but even those bigwigs in the second and third floor craned their necks forward to see for themselves exactly who down below was being so grandiose.
“You goon, you are so damn rich!” Being at the center of attention of every person in the room, Sophie had to stoop her head even lower and bend down at her waist. She angrily said, “If you cause my father to see me here, I will get even with you!”
As not to bring the onlookers’ attention to Sophie, Han Shuo did not reply her. He lazily sat in his seat with his eyes narrowed and with a smile, seemingly most leisure and carefree.
“110 thousand gold coins. Number 9 bids 110 thousand gold coins!” Suddenly, the auctioneer shrieked yet again.
Han Shuo raised his head and shot a glance, and found that the bidder was that upper-class woman of unknown identity. He noticed that after this woman bid that exorbitant price, her face grew even more unsightly.
“120 thousand! Mister Zofi of Brut Merchant Alliance bids 120 thousand gold coins!” the auctioneer hollered again. He had gotten somewhat excited. 120 thousand was the highest bidding price in the auction sale so far. Seeing that the crowd was very enthusiastic, the auctioneer was obviously very happy about it.
So that big fatty is Zofi Han Shuo thought to himself. Han Shuo had heard of him before. He was an outstanding, well-known merchant in Brut Merchant Alliance. His core businesses were primarily selling magical crystal ores and some large-scale war equipment. The six magic crystal cannons that Helen bought the last time, those came from Zofi. Sometimes if he received big orders, he could make a few hundred thousand gold coins from just one transaction deal. It was no surprise that he would be so extravagant.
After Zofi’s bid of 120 thousand gold coins was announced, the auction house turned somewhat silent. Everyone noticed that as the price of the item increased, it started counting in six digits. This obviously exceeded what most people could afford.
“150 thousand gold coins! Oh! It’s young master Braque!” just as the crowd was silenced in amazement, Braque again showed his hand, and directly bid up the price to 150 thousand gold coins. This is truly an astronomic price! It seems that the House of Pillion indeed has deep pockets!
Suddenly, a window to a VIP room on the third floor was opened. “My friends, this item, along with the two I previously bought, I intend to give them to my fiance Sophie as presents. If all three of you would give me some face, I will be very grateful!” Braque said in an elegant manner with a smile on his face as he stood by the window.
The price tag of 150 thousand deemed to be somewhat excessive even for Braque. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken the initiative to say so. Given his Pillion royal family’s influences in Kasi Empire, when he opened his mouth, most people would never deliberately make things difficult for him.
“Since young master Braque said so, I naturally will not stand in his way!” Sure enough, even Zofi of Brut Merchant Alliance dared not to offend Braque. He stood up and bowed at Braque with all smiles.
“Thank you. If Mister Zofi found time to visit Cesar City, I will most certainly receive you well as a friend. I hope that at that time Mister Zofi will do me the honor,” Braque said invitingly.
“Certainly, certainly!” Zofi said as he smiled.
For such a big merchant like Zofi whose businesses covered every country, although he need not have been afraid of Braque, it would be enormously beneficial to his businesses if he could make such a friend. With Braque taking the initiative and throwing him an olive branch, Zofi naturally knew what to do.
After Braque yelled out that high price of 150 thousand gold coins, that upper-class woman who was also competing for it wore a face as ashen as the dead. She seemed to lack the financial capacity to continue bidding, and had to abandon this treasure which she very much wanted.
It was only at this moment that Han Shuo actually understood the relationship between Sophie and Braque. He thoughtfully took a look at Sophie who was burying her head down and in silence. From her grumbling, Han Shuo had a general idea of the situation.
With a faint smile, Han Shuo raised his head to look at Braque over at the third floor. He discovered that at this moment, it just so happened that Braque was looking back at him. Braque obviously had realized that that upper-class woman must have given up due to her limited financial ability. Zofi agreed to give him face, and not continue to compete against him. With that, the only rival left was Han Shuo who all of a sudden appeared in the grand hall.
His eyes meeting with Braque’s, Han Shuo saw that Braque nodded with a smile on his face from a distance, and he seemed very friendly in attitude. However, in his eyes, there was a flavor of loftiness and threat.
Han Shuo made a naive smile and turned his head down to look at the number-displaying device in front of him. At this moment, the constantly silent and head lowered Sophie suddenly softly shouted, “Han, don’t you remember what I said earlier? You already offended the Shrine of Ice. You must not offend the Pillon family altogether. If you really want that thing, I can pass it on to you after Braque gifts it to me. Don’t fight with him over this thing.”
Han Shuo stared blankly at Sophie before he put on a smile. Then, he reached out to the input device and entered a series of numbers. Afterwards, Han Shuo replied in a low voice, “A favor of a hundred thousand gold coins is too much. If you were to accept it, it would be extremely difficult for you to break away from the House of Pillion! Moreover, offending the Shrine of Ice is the same as offending the House of Pillon. The Shrine of Ice’s Ice Celestial Corey is the oldest generation of the Pillion family, it’s just you that didn’t know!”
“200 thousand! Number 83 bid 200 thousand gold coins! Oh my! What a magical person!” the auctioneer suddenly yelled, his voice contained an inexplicable astonishment.
The whole audience turned into commotion once more. Their eyes again gathered on Han Shuo, trying to get a good glimpse of him.
“Who is that guy? He’s got guts!”