Chapter 8: The Tian Dou Auction House

After dinner, Niu Jinfeng led Yang Potian to the Tian Dou Auction House.

As they approached the auction house, they were greeted by a massive circular building that somewhat resembled a large sports stadium in modern times. The auction house had a diameter of nearly 500 meters, and the highest point reached over 80 meters. The entire structure was white, looking both grand and majestic.

Standing at the entrance were four beautiful young women, all of them tall and elegant, about five feet tall, with graceful figures. Each of them wore long dresses that accentuated their curves. Judging from their faces, they all appeared to be under 20 years old. Their movements were smooth and refined, clearly showing that they had undergone extensive training.

One of the women approached Yang Potian and Niu Jinfeng and bowed slightly, "How can I help you?"

Without saying a word, Niu Jinfeng pulled out a black card and handed it to the woman. The card bore the logo of the auction house.

The young woman inspected the card carefully before handing it back respectfully. "Dear Black Card members, welcome to our auction. Would you like a seat in the main hall or a private room?"

"A private room, please," Niu Jinfeng replied.

"Of course. Please follow me."

The woman then led Niu Jinfeng and Yang Potian into the auction house.

Inside, the decor was anything but flashy. The floor was made of ivory-colored marble, and the walls were decorated with carved reliefs with minimal color, creating a simple yet elegant atmosphere that perfectly matched the upscale nature of the place. Every few steps, the guide would stop and gesture politely to make sure they knew exactly where to go.

Along the way, Yang Potian noticed numerous guards, presumably stationed to maintain order and prevent any potential conflicts or theft.

Soon, the three of them arrived at a private room. "Respected Black Card members, this is your room. The auction will begin shortly," the leader said before bowing and leaving.

Yang Potian looked around the room. Its design was modest, with only eight seats. Each seat faced a glass window that looked directly onto the auction floor, providing a clear view of the entire event. The glass was probably one-way, meaning no one outside could see into the room.

Looking out, he noticed that the auction house was divided into five sections. Closest to the auction stage were three rows of red seats. Outward from these were sections in black, purple, yellow, and white. Each section had a mix of private rooms and standard seating, allowing attendees to choose according to their preferences.

Soon another woman, a server, entered the room, bringing tea and snacks for them. Like the women at the entrance, the servers were beautiful and tall, but their clothing was more revealing, accentuating their figures.

"Mom, how did you get a black card for the auction house?" Yang Potian asked curiously.

"Son, who do you think your mother is?" Niu Jinfeng said proudly. "Of course I have a Black Card! If I came more often, I'd even have a Red Card like your grandfather."

Ignoring his mother's words, Yang Potian focused on the auction floor. The servers, as described in the original story, seemed emotionless, their eyes somewhat blank, as if their spirits had been taken away. The story from his past life suggested that these women had lost their souls, reduced to nothing more than tools. But now, Yang Potian felt that this notion was completely wrong. Even if they seemed hollow, who could say that they couldn't regain their humanity if given hope and freedom?

Soon, the auction officially began. The emcee was a stunning woman in a red dress. She was strikingly beautiful, with perfect features and a charismatic stage presence that surpassed any emcee Yang Potian had seen in his previous life. She skillfully captivated the audience, using her charm and wit to keep everyone engaged.

As the auction progressed, a variety of items were brought onto the stage. A large screen above the stage showed each item in detail, allowing each attendee to closely examine it from different angles.

The emcee gave detailed descriptions of each item, explaining its origin, use, and value, often adding a touch of drama to entice bidders. She would then announce the starting price, and attendees would begin bidding based on their knowledge and interest in the item.

The items up for auction were diverse, ranging from ancient swords and relics to rare medicinal herbs and soul tools. At one point, a rare slave with cat-like features was even auctioned off, causing a stir in the crowd. Yang Potian noticed that expensive metals and resources were also being sold.

Suddenly, a particularly intriguing item appeared.

The woman in red began to introduce it: "Honored guests, our next item is indeed a rare treasure.

A small fist-sized black object appeared on the display, with intricate patterns running along its surface. It looked somewhat gelatinous.

"As you can see, this is a piece of whale gel, and not just any whale gel - this is a ten thousand year old specimen. For those who need it, this substance is known to greatly increase one's... vitality. Gentlemen, this is your chance to regain your vitality," she said with a mischievous smile.

The audience erupted with excitement at her words.

"This ten-thousand-year-old whale gel starts at 10,000 gold soul coins."

"11,000 gold soul coins!"

"12,000 gold soul coins!"

The price quickly rose to 30,000 gold soul coins.

"Mom, we have to get this Whale Gel," Yang Potian urged.

Niu Jinfeng looked at him in confusion. "What does a kid like you know about Whale Gel?"

"Mom, I've been reading a lot lately. This gel could have other uses. I'm sure Father could find it helpful."

Despite her hesitation, Niu Jinfeng agreed to her son's request and bid 50,000 gold soul coins to secure the item.

The auction hall fell into a momentary silence. This was probably the first time a woman had ever bid on Whale Gel, leading many to wonder if her husband was in... trouble.

Niu Jinfeng couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable. What kind of a situation was this, a woman bidding for whale gel while accompanied by her son? If anyone else found out, they'd never stop laughing.

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