Chapter 1016: 1116: Auction
Chapter 1016: Chapter 1116: Auction
According to the records they had consulted previously, there were over a thousand higher-rank Dragon Clans, but fewer than two thousand. In reality, the Sky Dragon Clan numbered less than a hundred. Ordinary higher-rank Dragon Clans could not transform into human forms and maintained the appearance of Giant Dragons. However, this was not absolute. Some powerful higher-rank Dragon Clans with pure dragon bloodlines could also transform.
Eighteen Dragon Knights were recorded, each with their known histories. Among the eighteen Dragon Knights, four belonged to the higher-rank Dragon Clan, while the remaining fourteen were from the Sky Dragon Clan.
Their dragon mounts, without exception, all belonged to the higher-rank Dragon Clan. Only the most powerful among the higher-rank Dragon Clan were qualified to serve as mounts for the Dragon Knights.
After witnessing what had just transpired, Lan Xuanyu verified his understanding, gaining even more insights about the Sky Dragon Planet.
The Blackbeard Clan didn’t keep them waiting too long and soon, along with the initial piece of ore, delivered over a million Dragon Horse Coins in a chest to Lan Xuanyu.
Lan Xuanyu took the chest in hand and walked out.
The gaze of the lower-rank Dragon Clan member lingered on him with a hint of hesitation, seemingly wanting to ask something, but ultimately remained silent. The shock delivered by Bai Xiuxiu was too intense.
That was a higher-rank Dragon Clan capable of transforming into a human form! Such higher-rank Dragon Clan members were few, no more than a hundred, roughly the same number as those in the Sky Dragon Clan. Their status was virtually on par with the Sky Dragon Clan, after all, as they too could potentially become Dragon Knights.
“Excuse me, are there any major auctions happening soon?” Lan Xuanyu asked the lower-rank dragon clan member.
The lower-rank dragon seemed surprised, then quickly said, “Tonight, there’s one tonight. Would the lord have time to attend our auction?”
Lan Xuanyu responded, “There should be time, the lord is very interested in the auction.”
“That’s great. Please wait a moment, I’ll get you an invitation.” The lower-rank dragon hurried away with a ‘thud, thud, thud’ of his steps. In a short while, he returned carrying a stack of invitations, among which one was golden. He pushed it towards Lan Xuanyu, saying, “You must bring the lord to it! Our auction today really has a lot of good items.” While speaking, he also pulled out a stack of Dragon Horse Coins and handed them to Lan Xuanyu.
Bribed? So, even in the Dragon Horse Star System, bribery was a common practice? Lan Xuanyu naturally pocketed the Dragon Horse Coins, a few thousand no less. He was just a bit puzzled as to why this lower-rank dragon was so eager to have Xiuxiu participate in the evening’s auction. Was there a special reason for it? It didn’t seem like a suspicion of their identities. This guy’s eyes were too expressive. When speaking about Bai Xiuxiu, the respect gleamed sincerely.
Lan Xuanyu said, “Definitely, definitely.”
With a large sum of Dragon Horse Coins in hand, he returned to his residence. Upon opening the chest and seeing the piles of coins before them, everyone could not help but laugh.
In fact, this was nothing. The most valuable items were not those they had just sold but the few pieces of ore Lan Xuanyu had placed within the Ring of Destiny. One of those pieces was a Space Source Crystal, not large, only the size of a fist. But even so, bringing such a piece of Space Source Crystal back to the federation, its value was astronomical.
It was uncertain when Little Lazy Bug could again produce Space Source Crystals, while all the finished Space Source Crystals, following the destruction of No. 76 Planet, would definitely become astronomically priced treasures. The prices would simply skyrocket.
Additionally, among the other pieces, there were two large chunks of magic silver as well as a few types of ore that were very rare and precious to the Douluo Federation.
The trip to the trading center today could definitely be considered hugely profitable.
“I suddenly feel that the Sky Dragon Planet is a great place! It’s just a pity I can’t transform into a dragon,” Lan Mengqin said, her eyes gleaming as she gazed at the pile of Dragon Horse Coins, even brighter than Qian Lei next to her.
Lan Xuanyu squinted slightly, nodding, “Among the seven of us, only Xiuxiu’s Martial Soul True Body is the complete form of a true dragon. Madman is the White Dragon King Spear, not purely dragon-shaped. I don’t have my Martial Soul True Body yet. I’ve received the invitation to tonight’s auction, and this money is our capital. Tonight’s auction might have something good, but given how eager that lower-rank dragon was to invite us, I’m not sure what issues might arise. So, Xiuxiu, you need to be careful tonight.”
Bai Xiuxiu asked, “Can I transform back into a human appearance? When upper-rank Dragon Clan members transform, aren’t they in human form? If I still look like someone from the Blue Sea Tribe, won’t I be suspected?”
Lan Xuanyu thought for a moment and said, “That’s possible. When we first met the Sky Dragon, he was in human form. You will appear as a human tonight and see their reaction. Also, we need to come up with a background story for you. It’s not a big deal for the lower races, but if there are other upper-rank Dragon Clan members, they might inquire about your origins.”
“Mm, Xiao Lan, I’ll leave this small matter to you,” Bai Xiuxiu said cheerily.
Lan Xuanyu’s facial muscles twitched, and the others laughed.
“Addicted to calling me that, aren’t you?” Lan Xuanyu jokingly felt an itch to hug someone close and coax them.
“It sounds nice, Xiao Lan!”
Lan Xuanyu harrumphed and ignored her, turning to Tang Yuge instead, “Yu Ge, have you discovered anything?”
Tang Yuge nodded, “Yes. This place is enormous. I’ve been sensing the changes in the metal elements. There are very active metal elements underground. When you go to the auction tonight, I will use the Gold Escape to scout around and see if I can locate their treasury or something. The warehouse of this mineral trade center must be huge; it won’t be completely hidden.”
Lan Xuanyu said, “Just aim for the most valuable, set your sights on the Space Source Crystal.”
“Mm. Okay.”
Originally, there were a few rare metals and energy ores whose prices could compete with the Space Source Crystal, but with the destruction of No. 76 Planet, the Space Source Crystal became extinct. One could imagine that for a while, the price of Space Source Crystal would be the highest among all metals.
This time, their aim was not only to make money through trade but also to gather as many resources as possible by other means. These were very important.
With Bai Xiuxiu’s earlier probing, Lan Xuanyu felt that another more important task was to establish an identity – a high-level identity, and this task fell on Bai Xiuxiu.
Next, it was time to discuss how to create a plausible identity for Bai Xiuxiu. The story had to be perfect.
As night fell, the whole Fenglong City became lively. The mineral trade center did not quiet down because it was late. On the contrary, the mineral trade center was busiest at night.
Outside the trade center, a giant screen lit up, in front of which people from various tribes crowded. This was the broadcast of the auction. Every seven Sky Dragon days, the trade center held an auction, selling various resources and odd items.
Since this was a mineral trade center, the auction primarily featured minerals and energy.
To enter the auction, one had to pay a substantial security deposit. Without three hundred thousand Dragon Horse Coins as a base or a direct invitation from the auction house, one was not eligible to participate.
When Lan Xuanyu and his group went to the Betting Area today, their plan was actually to join the auction to make money off the tickets. However, they ended up being invited participants.
All the invited bidders did not need to pay the security deposit, which was akin to being recognized by the organizers. The Dragon Clan naturally had this recognition, they didn’t even need an invitation.
The golden invitation that Lan Xuanyu received was only understood at the auction; it was proof of a private booth at the auction venue. The second floor of the auction house had a ring of private booths reserved for the most noble and wealthiest guests.
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