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65.34% I've already become a Titled Douluo and now the System shows up? / Chapter 592: Chapter 36 Target: Spirit Life Gold_2

Chapter 592: Chapter 36 Target: Spirit Life Gold_2

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She had been suspecting all along that there was something off about Qin Xiao.

After all, Qin Xiao had never stopped moving forward on this journey, not seeming to meander randomly but rather heading straight for a destination.

"Haha, is it that obvious?"

Having been exposed, Qin Xiao didn't feel embarrassed, instead bursting into hearty laughter.

Meng Hongchen nodded like a bobblehead doll in agreement.

"Well, now that you've guessed, there's no point in hiding it. To be honest, I am indeed here for a specific purpose."

Meng Hongchen asked puzzledly, "Is there something here that you've been keeping an eye on, Uncle-Master?"

"Not really, I just want to see if there's a suitable Carving Knife to buy, the one I'm currently using is a bit unwieldy."

"Oh, is that so..." Meng Hongchen nodded, "Let's go in now, then."

As she spoke, she pulled Qin Xiao toward the auction house's entrance.

A Soul Master without a Carving Knife is like the West without Jerusalem, how can this be acceptable?

However, what she didn't know was that the Carving Knife Qin Xiao wanted was not for use, but for refining.

After the two of them left, Xiao Hongchen also arrived outside the auction house.

"So he came here?"

"If nothing goes wrong, he is probably planning to buy something for my younger sister, right?"

"Hmmph, he sure knows how to make my little sister happy, but what hasn't my little sister seen in this world?"

After a cold laugh, Xiao Hongchen took the lead back to the hotel.

...

From the outside, the auction house didn't look very large.

But in reality, it was another world entirely.

Upon entering the auction site, a red carpet stretched forth, leading visitors directly underground.

"Two distinguished guests... may I ask if there's anything I can help you with?"

After more than twenty meters, they reached the registration area, where a hostess in a red dress greeted Qin Xiao and Meng Hongchen with a smile.

"We would like to purchase a Carving Knife, do you have any here?"

Meng Hongchen asked the lady directly.

"A Carving Knife?"

The hostess was taken aback for a moment, then hurriedly responded, "Of course, we have them, but Carving Knives are extremely valuable items... Also, do the two of you have any proof of identity?"

Her implication was simple.

Precious items aren't necessarily affordable for everyone.

And to enter the auction house, one must have sufficient credentials.

Proof of identity? Qin Xiao smiled slightly.

He remembered that the original text indeed mentioned that to enter this auction house, one needed proof of assets and undergo an assessment. If one went through the normal channels, it would take at least half a month of screening before possibly gaining entry.

However...

The purpose of this condition was merely to filter out the differences between commoners and nobles...

When Qin Xiao took out a Black Card beginning with a one followed by all zeros, the hostess's expression changed instantly.

"A Black Card with a face value of one million..."

The hostess's pupils contracted sharply, her heart trembling with astonishment.

When Qin Xiao took out a Black Card with a million face value, she really didn't know how to react.

While the card was not an identity proof, it was more useful than any identity document.

Having one million Gold Soul Coins in one's pocket certainly classified him as a premium client.

"Now, may we enter?"

Qin Xiao asked with a smile.

He didn't have many of these Black Cards, just about a dozen or so.

Jing Hongchen had personally handed them to Qin Xiao before he set out.

It is worth mentioning that this money was not some dirty deal by Jing Hongchen to win over Qin Xiao... it was acquired through official channels.

It was a reward for Qin Xiao providing the Sun-Moon Empire with several powerful soul tools.

"Certainly, of course."

The hostess nodded like a pecking hen.

If such a big spender couldn't enter the auction house, there would likely be no one inside.

As for the rules...

Heh, to hell with rules...

Money talks, as they say.

"Respected sir, beautiful miss, please follow me."

The hostess said, making a welcoming gesture with her hand and leading the way for Qin Xiao and Meng Hongchen.

Even Qin Xiao felt that the woman seemed to deliberately stride wider, her voluptuous body almost bursting the tight red dress she wore.

Passing through the quaint wooden door.

Qin Xiao was struck by the sudden expanse that opened up before him.

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In their field of vision, a wide corridor glowed with golden splendor. Its luxury far surpassed the Star Emperor Hotel where they were staying.

Walking on the jade-paved floor, Meng Hongchen couldn't help but mutter softly, "This place is just slightly less impressive than the auction house in Ming City."

Before long, Qin Xiao and Meng Hongchen passed by a number of halls, each with a sign hanging in front.

At this point, the female greeter warmly explained, "Honored guests, this is the auction hall.

However, I'm not sure if the Carving Knife you're looking for is being auctioned today. Please follow me to the VIP room to wait for a while, I will go and check for you," she said.

Qin Xiao nodded, "That sounds reasonable."

As for Meng Hongchen, he was basically Qin Xiao's little sidekick and naturally had nothing to say.

After arranging Qin Xiao and Meng Hongchen in the luxurious VIP reception room, the female greeter left.

Shortly after.

The door was knocked, and upon receiving Qin Xiao's permission, a woman dressed in a purple long dress entered.

She appeared to be in her thirties, with a dignified and beautiful face and a faint smile that seemed almost non-existent. As she moved, her graceful movements and the well-tailored long dress perfectly outlined her fully matured figure.

"Good evening, honored guests. I am Qing Ya, a purple-ranked auctioneer of the Starlight Auction House. There are no auctions for me to host tonight, so I will be at your service," she introduced herself with ease.

Meng Hongchen looked at the woman, then at himself.

He suddenly felt his sisters were really letting him down.

Qin Xiao smiled slightly, "I believe your staff have already informed you of our intentions, right?

Let's not beat around the bush, then, please show us your good faith."

At these words, a hint of surprise flashed in Qing Ya's eyes.

She hadn't expected this young man to be so forthright in his dealings.

But upon reflection, she understood.

Could someone carrying a Black Card with One Million Gold Soul Coins be an ordinary individual?

Even if he was a teenager, he must be taken seriously.

"I have checked today's auction catalog, and didn't find any Carving Knives being auctioned.

However, upon learning of your requirements, I applied to the management and brought a few knives here that can be sold to you at the starting price.

How does that sound?" Qing Ya inquired.

She did not hurry to bring out the knives but presented the conditions first.

In this way, unnecessary trouble could also be reduced.

To this.

Qin Xiao had no objections.

"Okay, let's see what kind of knives you have before deciding whether or not to buy them."

With a slight smile, Qing Ya took out a wooden box from her Spatial Soul Guidance Device.

Upon opening it, a black Carving Knife was revealed.

Qin Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, recognizing that the knife was indeed not bad.

It was worth at least tens of thousands of soul coins.

Unfortunately.

It was not what he wanted.

"Don't rush, honored guest. I have other preparations," Qing Ya said, keeping an eye on Qin Xiao's expression throughout.

However.

She saw not satisfaction in Qin Xiao's face but disappointment. She immediately realized that this customer was not so easily pleased.

She quickly took out another Carving Knife from the Spatial Soul Guidance Device.

The entire knife was silver, with a blade that gleamed with a cold light.

"Honored guest, this Carving Knife is of high quality, made by a master craftsman, and is very close to making the list of top knives. If used to craft a soul tool, it will certainly save much effort," Qing Ya added.

"This is better than the previous one... but still not what I'm looking for," Qin Xiao casually remarked.

Qing Ya was taken aback. Was this still not satisfying?

But.

No matter, she had other items ready.

However.

Right then, Qin Xiao spoke indifferently, "If all you have are knives of this quality, no need to take them out anymore, let's save each other's time."

After speaking, he had already stood up, ready to leave with clear disappointment.

Meng Hongchen disdainfully commented, "This is the best Xingluo City has to offer? Seems mediocre at best."

In Ming City's auction house, they would have already brought out a knife making the list.

"Honored guests, I urge you to remain calm," Qing Ya urged quickly, pressing her lips together before continuing, "In our auction, there is another knife of superior quality, ranked ninety-ninth in the Carving Knife rankings!"


Chapter 593: Chapter 37 Awakening Electrolux_1

The carving knife ranked ninety-ninth?

Isn't that the Soul Devouring Carving Knife?

Qin Xiao's heart was brimming with surprise and happiness.

This trip hadn't been in vain after all.

It seemed his thoughts were correct; the carving knife really was at the auction now.

However, excited as he was, he didn't show it outwardly.

Though he didn't care about money, he had no intention of being taken for a fool.

"Let's see then," Qin Xiao said, sitting back down.

"The carving knife ranked ninety-ninth..." Meng Hongchen scrunched up her little nose, trying hard to recall.

What was the name of the knife ranked in that position?

"Good," Qing Ya took a deep breath and took out a black box from the Spatial Soul Guidance Device.

The box was engraved with unknown patterns, and from the looks of it, it was shrouded in mystery.

With a click, the box opened.

The Soul Devouring Carving Knife was fully displayed before Qin Xiao's eyes.

About half a foot long, it was as thick as a finger.

Tapering from bottom to top, it broadened gradually until the very tip, which looked particularly sharp, while the blade below was about half an inch wide.

It was simple and ancient, dark in color, with faint engravings inscribed on it, emanating an air of ancient clumsiness and somberness.

"It does look quite good, fitting of a ranked carving knife," commented Meng Hongchen, who had seen countless ranked carving knives.

Naturally, she could tell at a glance the quality of the knife.

Even more so.

Meng Hongchen had her doubts, for based on its appearance, the knife shouldn't be ranked ninety-ninth at all.

It could potentially be in the top thirty or fifty.

"As you can see, both our honored guests are connoisseurs and must recognize the extraordinary nature of this knife," Qing Ya said.

"In fact, with its capabilities, it shouldn't be ranked so low. Even a place within the top thirty would have been possible. The main reason for its low ranking is because it is a cursed carving knife."

There was a hint of regret in Qing Ya's voice.

In reality, the Soul Devouring Carving Knife was initially auctioned as a top-tier item, and the starting price wasn't a hundred thousand, but three hundred thousand golden soul coins.

As a ranked carving knife, it was worth that price!

But who could guess, its notorious reputation was too much. Everyone changed color at the mention of the knife.

Let alone having a Soul Master use it, even collectors stayed far away from it.

Thus, the Soul Devouring Carving Knife was passed over time and again in auctions.

The price kept dropping.

And now, it had almost reached the purchase cost.

Moreover, in an attempt to quickly offload this loss-making item, the owner of the Starlight Auction House even offered a huge incentive of a ten percent commission, encouraging the auctioneers to promote the sale of this knife.

"Oh!"

"I remember now, this knife is the Soul Devouring Evil Blade!"

"To think you would bring out this knife for us, your auction house truly has ulterior motives. No, this is seeking profit over life! A den of thieves!" Meng Hongchen's face turned serious instantly.

Qing Ya, despite being battle-hardened, still looked somewhat embarrassed after being chided like this.

Meng Hongchen turned to Qin Xiao and said, "Uncle Master, you don't know, the history of this carving knife can be described as brutal. Including its creator, to date, there hasn't been a single person who's lived more than ten years after obtaining it. Therefore, even though it's over three thousand years old, it has mostly been sealed away. And the name of this carving knife changed from the Soul Devouring Carving Knife to the Soul Devouring Evil Blade, avoided by all Soul Masters."

After speaking, she subconsciously stepped back two paces, as though to avoid the misfortune of the curse.

Qin Xiao, on the other hand, appeared quite indifferent.

Because he had already come to know about the Soul Devouring Carving Knife's issues.

What evil blade?

This was clearly a treasure.

Never mind a hundred thousand golden soul coins, even a million, ten million, or even a hundred million would be worth it.

After listening to Meng Hongchen, Qing Ya said with a wry smile, "You're right, esteemed guest. This carving knife indeed has the reputation of being an evil blade."

"The Soul Devouring Carving Knife has a history of over three thousand years. Three thousand years ago, it appeared in the Sun-Moon Empire. Its creator was a brilliant Ninth-Level Soul Master.

At the same time, he was also a terrifying evil Soul Master. Over three thousand years ago, he brought a reign of terror over the continent."

"The Soul Devouring Carving Knife was crafted during his later years. It is said that shortly after creating this knife, he encountered a formidable foe and fell. The evil blade then ended up in the hands of commoners."

"According to the history we at the Starlight Auction House have traced, this evil blade has had thirty-seven owners. However, without exception, they all met grisly deaths in the end. The Soul Devouring Evil Blade contains a sliver of the soul of that genius evil Soul Master from years past and can lead one toward evil. Only those with unwavering willpower can use it. That's why its ranking kept falling, ultimately to the extent where it could fall no further. Only because of its history and past glory has it not been removed from the list of ranked carving knives."

"That's the information about the Soul Devouring Carving Knife. According to the rules of the auction house, it's necessary to inform the guest of the item's history. Whether to purchase it is for you, the guest, to decide."

Qing Ya stopped speaking and just quietly observed Qin Xiao, waiting for the final decision.

Meng Hongchen said seriously, "Uncle Master, you mustn't take this evil blade. My grandfather once told me about its terrible backlash; it's more than ordinary people can bear. We really don't need to take this risk."

Qin Xiao had a bright future, so what couldn't he obtain in the Xingluo Empire?


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