Chapter 117: Millennial Whale Glue, Dai Yueheng's True Colors!

The item on the auction stage did not attract much attention from the audience below, as it seemed somewhat familiar to these individuals from influential families and powerful organizations.

It was a black crystal-like object, dull and uneven on the surface.

"This item is millennial whale glue. Whale glue is a special substance produced in the brains of soul beasts like whales, and it has excellent nourishing effects for soul masters. It can strengthen the body, enhance muscle, bone, and meridian endurance."

"Whale glue is a very precious ingredient, but it needs to be softened by intense flames before it can be consumed. After consumption, it can improve the physical constitution of soul masters. For instance, if you can currently withstand the absorption of a two-thousand-year soul ring, consuming such a large piece of millennial whale glue would increase your endurance by at least five hundred years."

"This piece of whale glue was acquired by our Treasure Gathering Pavilion. According to the seller, it came from a millennial devil whale. Generally, the whale glue from a millennial devil whale should be golden yellow and highly expensive. Such a large piece of whale glue can significantly transform a soul master's body. Unfortunately, this piece is black, and our appraisers have determined it has undergone some weathering and slight deterioration. Although it can still be used, its quality has diminished."

"Millennial whale glue, starting bid at six thousand gold soul coins. Please place your bids!"

Many people stood up and left the auction hall upon seeing this item. It was like a performance you watch where one segment is so boring and long that it gives you a chance to take a bathroom break. The auction of this item served a similar purpose, providing the distinguished guests a break amidst the continuous bidding.

"Six thousand gold soul coins!" Huo Yuhao calmly raised his sign, taking the lead in bidding.

Ning Tian, sitting beside him, asked in puzzlement, "Yuhao, are you actually interested in this item? True millennial whale glue is golden and translucent, like golden crystal. Such a large piece would be worth at least fifty thousand gold soul coins. This piece selling for only six thousand must be of poor quality."

"Haha, that's because their Treasure Gathering Pavilion is holding a gold nugget thinking it's a lump of clay!" Huo Yuhao laughed. "This isn't millennial whale glue; it's a ten-thousand-year-old piece. Generally, ten-thousand-year-old whale glue is dark yellow, but this piece is black due to prolonged weathering, which is why no one recognizes it."

"Ten-thousand-year-old whale glue?" Ning Tian was momentarily stunned, then nodded.

"Guest number 333 bids six thousand gold soul coins. Any higher bids? If not, this item will go to..."

The guests who had taken their break returned to the auction hall. Jiang Nannan wanted to quickly end the auction of this seemingly inferior "millennial whale glue" and sell it to Huo Yuhao.

However, a voice interrupted Jiang Nannan just then.

"Eight thousand gold soul coins!"

Hearing this voice, Huo Yuhao didn't even turn his head. A cold smile appeared on his lips. He knew this voice all too well because the owner of this voice had spoken to him confidently about compensating him before entering the Treasure Pavilion.

Dai Yueheng!

"Huo brother, Huabin is seriously injured. I'm buying this piece of millennial whale glue to help him recover. I hope you don't mind!" Dai Yueheng stood up and hypocritically cupped his hands towards Huo Yuhao.

"Haha, why would I mind? The auction rules are clear; the highest bidder wins." Huo Yuhao also stood up, smiling at Dai Yueheng. "Twenty thousand gold soul coins!"

Boom!

The entire auction hall buzzed with noise. A piece of deteriorated millennial whale glue was being bid up to twenty thousand gold soul coins, almost the price of high-quality whale glue!

Dai Yueheng was stunned. He interrupted Huo Yuhao's bidding to annoy him, planning to give the weathered whale glue to his unfortunate brother, Dai Huabin, to further irritate him.

Dai Yueheng had mixed feelings towards Huo Yuhao. On one hand, Dai Huabin's failed assassination attempt on Huo Yuhao cost him his arms, eliminating Dai Yueheng's only rival for the White Tiger Duke position. On the other hand, Shrek Academy was pressuring the Star Luo Empire and holding the White Tiger Duke's mansion accountable for the assassination attempt, causing significant losses to the White Tiger family.

As the self-proclaimed future White Tiger Duke, Dai Yueheng aimed to protect the family's honor and interests by suppressing Huo Yuhao. But Huo Yuhao was tenaciously bidding against him, and Dai Yueheng had other items he wanted to purchase at the auction. Spending too much money on this item would disrupt his plans.

However, backing down would damage his reputation in the inner court.

"Twenty-five thousand gold soul coins. I hope Huo brother will give me face and let me help my brother." Dai Yueheng's face turned cold.

"Thirty thousand gold soul coins. Compared to me, you'd rather see your brother die, wouldn't you?" Huo Yuhao said with a cold smile.

Huo Yuhao's unyielding attitude and sharp words angered Dai Yueheng. Just then, a red figure flashed by—Ma Xiaotao stood in front of Huo Yuhao.

"Dai Yueheng, did you take the wrong medicine today? Fighting over a piece of millennial whale glue? Are you deliberately causing trouble?"

Ning Tian and Wu Feng also stood up beside Huo Yuhao, their faces icy.

"So what if you're from the White Tiger Duke's mansion? No matter how much you bid, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will match it!"

Dai Yueheng's expression changed slightly. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was known for its immense wealth, and Huo Yuhao clearly had Ning Tian's support. Bidding higher would be disadvantageous for him.

Moreover, he had already made Huo Yuhao pay several times more for this item, which could be considered a win.

His eyes flickered with cold light, but outwardly, Dai Yueheng laughed heartily.

"Since Huo brother insists, I will let you have this treasure."

Huo Yuhao snorted and returned to his seat. Shortly after, the staff brought the ten-thousand-year-old whale glue over, and Huo Yuhao completed the payment with his card.

"Yuhao, Dai Yueheng seems hypocritical, unlike the bold and wise White Tiger Duke, Dai Hao," Ning Tian said, frowning. "The elder is a hypocrite, and the younger is a brainless brute. The White Tiger lineage is doomed!"

"Too bad he didn't realize the hidden value of this whale glue; otherwise, I wouldn't have kept raising the bid. It shows he's not very sharp," Huo Yuhao laughed. "But since he wants to mess with me, he should be ready to be tricked!"