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Azure Thunder Auction House was packed with guests.
Nobles dressed in luxurious garments sat below, commenting on the proceedings on stage.
On the high platform, seven scantily clad women stood in a row, their faces pale and devoid of hope, though a few of them were relatively attractive.
The auctioneer appeared, ringing a bell and nodding as he said, "These seven Xiongnu women have a starting price of ten taels of silver each. You can take them home as maids or Concubine, to do as you please!"
A hint of threat appeared on his face, and his meaning was clear.
The crowd below began to bid, with many eager to enjoy the exotic allure of the foreign women.
...
"Rustling..."
Soft footsteps came from behind; it was Ye Yang holding a new sword. He glanced at the women on stage, frowned slightly, but remained silent. Although he found it hard to watch, what could he do? This was the reality of the era.
"Oh, it's the young master of Ye Family. What brings you here?"
A plump man approached; he was one of the five supervisors of Azure Thunder Auction House and held considerable power.
Ye Yang held up his sword and said, "Where is the Appraiser? I want to appraise and auction this Weapon..."
"Oh? Has Ye Beichi crafted another Weapon?"
Ye Yang did not respond, and the plump man wisely refrained from asking further questions. He turned around and called for an Appraiser, shouting, "Make sure to assess it carefully; we can't let Young Master Ye suffer any losses!"
The Appraiser carefully examined the Edge of the Iron Sword, then pressed his fingers on the Blade with one hand. With a light shout, the Fire God Power contained within the Iron Sword immediately rebounded!
"Poof!"
A small flame shot out from the Blade, and the Appraiser couldn't help but laugh heartily: "Not bad, it's a fine sword, ranked—Ninth Rank!"
"Oh? A Ninth-Grade Weapon?"
The Fat Supervisor laughed heartily: "Indeed, this kind of Weapon is already a powerful tool for Generals to charge into battle. The empire has been actively acquiring high-quality weapons lately; this Weapon should fetch a good price."
As he spoke, the Fat Supervisor held the Weapon and approached Ye Yang, smiling: "May I ask, Young Master Ye, does this sword already have a name?"
Ye Yang was puzzled and shook his head: "Does it need a name?"
"Of course! Every weapon of quality should have a unique name. This is your Weapon; please name it!"
After pondering for a moment, Ye Yang said, "Let's call it 'Bright Flame'!"
"Bright Flame? Good, good name! This Brightfire Sword will surely showcase its Edge at this auction. I hope Young Master Ye will definitely attend our event this afternoon. We will give you 90% of the auction proceeds; the remaining 10% will be our small Guild's service fee. How does that sound?"
"Alright, I will come, but please keep it low-key."
The supervisor understood Ye Yang's meaning and immediately smiled: "Rest assured, after the transaction is completed, we will handle the notarization in the back hall!"
"Good!"
After signing a document, Ye Yang left the Azure Thunder Auction House.
...
Inside the Azure Thunder Auction House.
The Fat Supervisor respectfully held the Brightfire Sword and said, "Miss, the young master of the Fire God Ye Clan sent over a Ninth-Rank Sword this morning. Please take a look!"
In front of the Fat Supervisor stood a graceful woman, draped in a snow-white robe. Her face was round and exquisite, her eyes sparkling like stars. She wore a low-cut gauze dress that barely covered her ample curves, making her an enchanting figure. Just a glance from her was enough to stir anyone's heart.
"Oh?"
The woman slowly stood up and smiled lightly, saying, "It seems that the Ye Family is not doing too well; they actually put a Ninth-Grade Weapon up for auction. This must have come from Ye Beichi's hands. Looking at the Ye Family, only he can forge Eighth Rank and Ninth Rank Weapons."
The Fat Supervisor nodded and replied, "Ye Beichi is a renowned Master Smith in Liang City, producing an Eighth-Grade Weapon every two years on average and three Ninth-Rank Weapons each year. However, I didn't expect them to be willing to sell such a fine weapon at the auction house; that's quite rare."
The woman chuckled and said, "Isn't it simple? The Ye Family is increasingly declining within the Fire God Eight Divisions. Ye Nantian has worked hard for many years but still struggles to reverse the Ye Family's downward trend. In a few more years, the Fire God Clan might only have seven surnames left!"
"Haha! Miss, you are wise! This is indeed good news; if Ye Beichi can still forge a few Eighth-Rank Weapons in his lifetime, it will add some popularity to our Azure Thunder Auction House!"
"Yes, let's get started immediately. This Brightfire Sword will be sold as the finale; we won't let it go for less than 1,000 taels of silver!"
"Miss, what if no one can afford this 1,000 taels of silver? What should we do?"
"Don't worry, the Ninth-Grade Weapon is something every family looks forward to obtaining. In the vast Liang City, there are no less than ten prominent families; how could there be no one interested in buying?"
In the hall, a charming young woman smiled confidently, her beautiful smile making the several attendants even more respectful.
This woman was none other than Lei Xiaodie, the daughter of Lei Qing and the owner of the Azure Thunder Auction House. She held the title of the most beautiful woman in Liang City and was also the actual power behind the auction house. Ever since Lei Qing retired from public life, everything in the auction house had been under Lei Xiaodie's control.
A woman in her twenties controlled the largest auction house in Liang City; one could imagine Lei Xiaodie's capabilities.
...
In the afternoon, at the Azure Thunder Auction House, after the preliminary items were concluded, it was time to auction weapons and armor.
The large venue gathered no less than three hundred people, including martial artists holding weapons and noble youths dressed in fine silks. Liang City was originally part of the Chu Kingdom's territory, and many nobles from Chu remained, becoming the upper-class elite of Liang City, with numerous skilled martial artists among them.
Generally speaking, a Ninth-Grade Weapon is already a rare treasure that everyone covets. Weapons of Eighth Rank, Seventh Rank, and Sixth Rank have become objects of collection for nobles. The Ye Family's Third-Grade Divine Weapon, Radiant Sun, is particularly sought after, but no one dares to touch it—not because Ye Nantian is powerful, but because of Peng Feng, the patriarch of the Fire God Clan behind the Ye Family. This formidable individual with Earth Level Nine strength has long instilled fear throughout the city; who would dare covet a treasure from the Fire God Clan?
Ye Yang arrived at the auction house on time and found a seat in a corner. He appeared calm and indifferent as if he had nothing to do with this auction. Dressed in a deep green robe, he exuded an air of coldness and mystery.
Not far away, a group of noble ladies frequently cast surprised glances at him, clearly intrigued by Ye Yang's attire. No one knew who this young man in green clothes with a rusty sword on his back truly was.
Since crossing over into Ye Batian's body over a month ago, Ye Yang had been cultivating both internally and externally, resulting in a completely different aura and demeanor. Those who had previously known Ye Family's young master would now find that Ye Yang seemed like a transformed person upon seeing him again.
On the high platform, more than ten weapons and armors were arranged in a row on the table.
As the beaded curtain swayed, everyone's eyes brightened instantly.
A beautiful woman appeared on stage, dressed in a white gown. Her tall and proud figure was accentuated by the fabric, outlining graceful curves. With a charming smile on her lovely face, she gracefully stepped onto the stage and performed a polite bow, saying, "Ladies and gentlemen, I am Lei Xiaodie."
The crowd erupted in applause, and one burly man shouted loudly, "Miss Lei, what treasures do you have for us at the Azure Thunder Auction House today?"
Lei Xiaodie cast a fleeting glance, her captivating eyes leaving the man utterly enchanted.
"You'll find out shortly."
Without answering directly, Lei Xiaodie announced, "The auction has begun!"
Beside her, the auctioneer respectfully nodded and struck a gong.
Lei Xiaodie rolled up her sleeves, revealing an arm as delicate as lotus root. She reached for a long sword that appeared exceptionally heavy but felt as light as a feather in her hands. With a gentle smile, she swung the sword, releasing a chilling aura into the air.
"The Spring and Autumn War Blade, crafted by the master Cai Han Tie, is hard and sharp, weighing 64 pounds with no rank. The starting bid is 50 taels of silver. You may begin bidding!"
Her enchanting voice echoed throughout the venue, and immediately someone raised their hand, shouting, "60 taels!"
Then another voice joined in: "65 taels!"
"70 taels!"
Ultimately, the price settled at 70 taels of silver. Lei Xiaodie smiled and invited the winning bidder to the backstage to pay for the sword and take home the Spring and Autumn War Blade.
A fleeting smile crossed Ye Yang's lips as he observed closely. He could see that the Spring and Autumn War Blade was merely sharp; it held no real power within. It was just an inanimate object—useful for charging into battle but likely to become a burden when faced with a true master.
The second item up for auction was a Golden Silk Chainmail, purchased by a young nobleman for 90 taels of silver.
Next, there were only some low-grade Armor and Weapons.
Until the penultimate item, which turned out to be a Martial Arts Manual with a slightly red cover!
Lei Xiaodie lifted the Martial Arts Manual, holding it above her delicate chest, and said with a smile, “Mystic Level Intermediate Martial Manual—Heart-Cleaving Palm Technique, starting bid 100 taels of silver!”
Everyone was astonished, whispering in amazement—
“Is it really a Mystic Level Martial Arts Manual?! My goodness, Azure Thunder Auction House truly lives up to its reputation as the largest Guild in Liang City, managing to acquire such an advanced Martial Arts Manual…”
“I say, this kind of high-level Martial Arts Manual must have already been reserved by someone. No matter how high we bid, it won't matter!”
“Who says that? This young master will compete for it, even if it's just to earn a smile from a beauty!”
…
Lei Xiaodie stood on the stage, wearing a light smile as she looked down at the crowd. Her voice was not loud but resonated clearly in everyone's ears: “Let’s begin the bidding!”
“250 taels of silver!” shouted a warrior dressed in red.
“350 taels of silver!” called out another frail scholar.
“400 taels!”
"450 taels!"
...
In the end, the price settled at 770 taels of silver, and a Noble Young Lady purchased the Heart-Cleaving Palm Technique.
Lei Xiaodie handed over the Martial Arts Manual, then clapped her delicate hands and smiled, "Next, the finale Treasure of this auction, hmm, is a sword!"
As she spoke, Lei Xiaodie moved gracefully, like a dancing butterfly, and in her hand appeared a sharp long sword, which was the Brightfire Sword that Ye Yang had put up for sale!
With a charming shout, Lei Xiaodie infused True Qi into the long sword, and immediately flames erupted from it, revealing the power contained within the Brightfire Sword!
The crowd was astonished and exclaimed in shock, "This... this is a high-grade Weapon! My goodness, the Azure Thunder Auction House has gone mad! Where did they get such a treasure?!"
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