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?
As long as he returned to the Sun-Moon Empire, among the array of Carving Knives listed, any without an owner could be easily chosen by him.
Finally, Qin Xiao was no longer silent, gave a slight smile, and cast a calming look at Meng Hongchen.
"I want to know, how much is this Carving Knife?"
Huh?
Qing Ya, upon hearing this, first blinked in surprise and then showed a look of delight, hastily replying, "One hundred thousand golden soul coins, respected guest, this is already the limit for our auction house."
Qin Xiao nodded, "That's reasonable, I'll take this Carving Knife then."
With that, he stood up and handed over the Black Card in his hand.
Qing Ya was taken aback by Qin Xiao's forthrightness.
"Uncle, are you really going to buy this Carving Knife?"
Meng Hongchen became somewhat anxious, "You should be clear that this Carving Knife has too many drawbacks."
Qin Xiao smiled faintly, "Don't worry, I won't get carried away. If I can't control it, I'll seal it away and keep it as a collectible."
He signaled to Meng Hongchen not to be too nervous.
And also let Meng Hongchen know the determination in his heart.
"Alright then."
"But the money for this knife, I'll pay."
Meng Hongchen said, stepping ahead of Qin Xiao, handing a Black Card to Qing Ya.
Qing Ya couldn't help but blink in surprise.
On the Black Card, there was exactly the sum of one hundred thousand golden soul coins.
Who would have thought this girl was also so wealthy and bold.
"Uncle has left."
Having said that, Meng Hongchen closed the box containing the Carving Knife, handed it to Qin Xiao, and started pulling him towards the exit.
It wasn't until the two had left that Qing Ya regained her composure.
The Soul Devouring Evil Blade that had been passed on so many times had actually been sold?
Moreover, according to the auction house's rules, she would receive a ten percent commission.
That was ten thousand golden soul coins...
Several years' worth of salary.
...
Starlight Hotel.
"Brother, what are you doing here?"
Meng Hongchen found that Xiao Hongchen was waiting outside her room door.
It seemed like he was waiting for her.
"Did you go out with Qin Xiao again today?"
"Yes. You weren't following me, were you?"
"Ha, ha." Xiao Hongchen laughed awkwardly, "I just happened to pass by and saw you two going to the auction house.
Quick, show your brother what he bought you?"
Meng Hongchen blinked, shook her head, "Nothing, I bought a Carving Knife for Uncle Qin, costing one hundred thousand golden soul coins..."
"What?" Xiao Hongchen blinked in surprise, "You actually spent one hundred thousand golden soul coins of your own? Is Qin Xiao's charm really that great?"
...
Meanwhile.
Qin Xiao had also returned to his room.
Sitting down at the table, he took out the box containing the Soul Devouring Carving Knife.
Click.
Opening the box was like breaking the seal on a devil.
A mysterious aura dissipated into the air, causing the temperature in the room to plummet rapidly.
From scorching heat to bitter cold.
Even Qin Xiao could see his breath turn to white mist.
"This Carving Knife is so evil."
In Qin Xiao's Spirit Space, the surprised voice of the Skydream Ice Silkworm rang out.
"This thing is extraordinary... yet I cannot see through it."
The Ice Emperor also sensed the extraordinariness of the Carving Knife.
But after all, this was an item of a Soul Master, and she didn't know too much.
The next moment, Qin Xiao's figure appeared in the Spirit Space as well.
Below him was a throne.
With a slight wave of his hand, a pearl the size of a bean appeared beside the Ice Emperor and the Skydream Ice Silkworm.
From his superior position, Qin Xiao spoke, "Electrolux, I know you have awakened; we should have a talk."
"What? This bean has actually awakened?"
The Skydream Ice Silkworm was immediately shocked.
In contrast, the Ice Emperor was much calmer.
However.
Her gaze towards Electrolux was still filled with confusion and curiosity.
"Holding Sun and Moon within grasping distance, in this world none can rival one such as myself!"
"Ha ha ha."
Amidst a burst of laughter, the bead suddenly erupted into a dazzling light.
The Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor both felt a blinding sting and squinted their eyes involuntarily.
Before long,
the light converged, and a strangely dressed old man appeared in the Spirit Space.
He was wearing a lavish black robe.
The black robe glittered with golden runes.
Over the robe was a white cloak that contrasted sharply with the black underneath. The hood of the cloak covered his head, revealing only the features below his nose.
Mysterious, powerful, sinister, and sacred.
The appearance of Electrolux gave the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor a very complex feeling.
Of course,
deep down in their hearts, there was also some fear.
Instinct told them that this guy was much stronger than them at his peak.
"Big bug, little scorpion, you don't need to be so afraid of me. After all, we have been neighbors for quite some time, peacefully coexisting, haven't we?"
Electrolux seemed to sense the emotional change in the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor. He smiled slightly, showing a cordial smile.
"Well, that is..." The Skydream Ice Silkworm smiled awkwardly.
The Ice Emperor, as usual in most cases, replaced all responses with silence.
"To be so composed in my presence, worthy of being the Necromantic Holy Law God Electrolux."
At that moment, Qin Xiao's voice rose with admiration.
You judge the matter, not the person.
There is nothing blameworthy in Electrolux's life.
He did not feel any aversion to this guy.
"May I ask what you would like to discuss with me?"
Electrolux bowed slightly to Qin Xiao, asking in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
"I have a mutually beneficial project on hand. I have a piece of Spirit Life Gold, and I need your help in refining and merging it. In return, I will borrow some of your power,
and you will gain a dwelling for your soul, no longer withering away like a rootless tree.
Assist me, and I will help you rebuild your body in the future and achieve godhood."
Qin Xiao directly stated his conditions.
As for whether Electrolux would agree, that was up to him.
However, Qin Xiao believed, Electrolux would make the right decision.
As Qin Xiao's words ended, Electrolux did not immediately answer.
He was also thinking.
Qin Xiao was different from the Skydream Ice Silkworm and the Ice Emperor; he was not someone Electrolux could manipulate.
Otherwise, according to the original story, he would have made his sacrifice long ago.
It was precisely because he could never see through Qin Xiao that he hid himself, feigning an unawakened state.
Minutes and seconds ticked by.
The Ice Emperor and the Skydream Ice Silkworm could feel the heaviness of the atmosphere.
If say...
they couldn't reach an agreement, what would happen?
But, soon, they shook their heads subtly.
How could they not come to an agreement?
Electrolux may be strong, but compared with Qin Xiao, he falls far short.
After all, Qin Xiao is a man who carries godhood with him and will sooner or later become a Divine King.
Not to mention, the generous conditions offered by Qin Xiao.
Not just the dead... but even the living would be tempted.
"I am willing to accept your conditions."
Finally, after weighing his options, Electrolux nodded and agreed to Qin Xiao's proposal.
No matter how you look at it, it seemed he was the one coming out ahead.
Especially since his soul was already a flickering flame in the wind, if he could truly gain the Spirit Life Gold as a dwelling for his soul, then he would have the chance to gradually restore his essence and not worry about being completely extinguished by the danger of time.
"Then, let us begin."
"From now on, your spiritual power can freely enter and exit this body."
Qin Xiao temporarily lifted the suppression on Electrolux.
"Good!"
Electrolux responded. His spiritual power burst forth instantly.
He immediately noticed the Soul Devouring Carving Knife laid out on the table.
The moment the grey spiritual power released by Electrolux touched the Soul Devouring Carving Knife, the evil blade trembled violently. Chilling wails resembling the cries of ghosts and howls of wolves echoed continuously from the Carving Knife.
Now that Electrolux understood the condition of the Carving Knife, he couldn't help but laugh. His voice echoed in the Spirit Space:
"To infuse malice and curses into the Spirit Life Gold, one has to admire the originator's creativity.
He only sensed the immense energy within the Spirit Life Gold but had no idea how to unlock its true wonders.
Be purified, Spirit Life Gold. I will surely restore you to your original state. I will expel all impurities and let you shine with your purest breath of life."
The next moment, the grey spiritual power instantly transformed into a pure white Light of Purification.
The Soul Devouring Carving Knife, sensing the threat, rebelled fiercely, not willing to be purified so easily. A dense cyan light burst forth from its core, forming a vicious face in the air, trying to engulf and shred the delicate white light emitted by Electrolux into pieces...
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