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A beam of morning light fell upon the large banyan tree in the Guild courtyard. Underneath the tree, Lei Xiaodie wore a light garment, her graceful steps enchanting, with a refreshing smile on her face. Her voice was sweet as she said, "I am Lei Xiaodie, the owner of the Azure Thunder Merchant Association. I know that all of you have come from afar to seek the Divine Fire Blade, so I wouldn't dare disappoint you. Allow me to present the Divine Weapon!"
As she spoke, Lei Xiaodie gracefully stepped back a few paces. Suddenly, a powerful force surged through the air, and a flame descended from the sky, striking directly onto the black giant stone in front of Lei Xiaodie.
"Clang!"
With a resonating sound, a flame-wreathed long knife pierced into the giant stone, embedding itself up to the hilt, where brilliant runes shimmered with an extreme coldness.
This was none other than the coveted Third-Grade Divine Weapon... the True Fire Blade!
With a beaming smile, Lei Xiaodie approached the True Fire Blade, extending her delicate white hand to grasp its hilt. With a swift motion, she pulled it out, producing a clear and bright blade song that showcased the weapon's formidable spirit.
Pointing at the giant stone that had been pierced through, Lei Xiaodie said with a smile, "Ladies and gentlemen, this stone is made from Azure Oak Stone sourced from Azure Peak Mountain. It is incredibly hard and impervious to blades. However, under the might of this Divine Weapon, this Azure Oak Stone feels as light as a feather. As you can see, the sharpness of the True Fire Blade is extraordinary. Now, let us begin the auction for the True Fire Blade!"
Saying this, Lei Xiaodie planted the True Fire Blade into the ground and cheerfully announced, "Third Rank Weapon, True Fire Blade, with a blade length of twenty-four inches and a thickness of half an inch. The total length of the weapon is thirty-three inches and weighs 781 pounds. It can serve as a short knife or be forged into a long knife. Its nature is fire-based, with its spirit derived from the Ninth-Grade Beast Fire Qilin. When infused with True Qi, its blade generates high temperatures capable of instantly melting an opponent's armor. It is an essential item for charging into battle and enhancing martial prowess!"
Her words ignited excitement among many nobles and warriors present. In chaotic times, personal strength was crucial; however, possessing a powerful Weapon was equally important. The True Fire Blade, being a Third-Grade Divine Weapon, could elevate one's power by an entire tier. A warrior at Earth Level Five wielding the True Fire Blade could potentially contend against an opponent at Earth Level Seven without necessarily losing!
"The starting bid is thirty thousand taels of silver! Now, let’s begin!" echoed Lei Xiaodie's voice in the air.
……
The crowd was momentarily stunned into silence; no one expected that Lei Xiaodie would start with such a high bid of thirty thousand taels of silver. This was undoubtedly a significant sum; however, considering that the True Fire Blade itself was worth such an amount made it understandable.
"Forty thousand taels!" shouted a young man in purple from within the crowd.
Lei Xiaodie smiled happily and said, "Alright, Lu Guo Young Master bids forty thousand taels of silver!"
Before the words fell, a burly man with a wild chest of hair stood up, raising his thick arm like a tree trunk, and shouted, "Forty-five thousand taels of silver!"
Lei Xiaodie's beautiful face showed an even brighter smile. "Good, Wei Kingdom General of National Defense bids forty-five thousand taels of silver. Is there anyone else?"
Many people in the crowd were already astonished.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man in a white robe holding a paper fan stood up gracefully, his gaze sharp. He lightly laughed and said, "True Fire Blade is mine; seventy thousand taels of silver!"
The crowd gasped in shock and turned their eyes toward him.
Lei Xiaodie was slightly taken aback but quickly smiled again. "Alright, Wei Country Young Master Jigao bids seventy thousand taels of silver. Is there a higher bid?"
The Wei Country Young Master was quite pleased with himself, clearly considering the True Fire Blade to be his already.
However, just then, a warrior clad in armor stood up. He appeared to be in his thirties or forties, with a gleam in his eyes and evident strength. He had been silent until now but could no longer hold back. Placing his hand on the hilt of his sword, he stood up and declared loudly, "One hundred thousand taels of silver!"
Immediately, gasps of astonishment echoed through the crowd.
"Heavens..."
"One hundred thousand taels of silver? Are these people crazy?"
"Oh my God, when did the empire become so wealthy?"
"What kind of people are these..."
Amidst the discussions, Lei Xiaodie looked at the military general, a hint of astonishment flashing in her beautiful eyes. Unable to help herself, she smiled and said, "I truly apologize. I did not expect the renowned Imperial General Zhang Han to visit our humble Liang City. I hope the general can forgive this little girl's shortcomings!"
Zhang Han clasped his fists and laughed heartily, "I am here on His Majesty's orders to inspect the lands of Chu Yue. Hearing that there are rebels plotting treason, I happened to pass through Liang City today and was surprised to find such a Divine Weapon for sale. Having fought on the battlefield for decades, I naturally cannot miss out on such a Divine Weapon!"
Lei Xiaodie nodded with a smile, "General Zhang Han offers one hundred thousand taels of silver. Is there a higher bid?"
In the VIP room, Ye Yang had been observing Yan Yao and Yuwen Shang. He noticed they were indeed short on funds; when Lei Xiaodie announced the starting price, Yan Yao frowned, seemingly unable to afford even that.
However, when he heard Lei Xiaodie mention Zhang Han's name, Ye Yang was even more astonished. His gaze turned cold as he scrutinized Zhang Han. This was the figure known as the greatest general of the Qin State in contemporary times. Indeed, his strength was profound; he appeared to have already stepped into the Stellar Realm, his aura concealed yet powerful!
"Hey!"
Ye Yang smiled slightly, "Interesting. Zhang Han is the one who was defeated by Xiang Yu at the Battle of Julu, right?"
With a surge of ambition in his heart, Ye Yang understood that the celebrities of this era truly existed. Today he saw the lively Zhang Han; one day he would see heroes like Xiang Yu. If he could battle Xiang Yu, what would the outcome be?
Thinking of this, Ye Yang's lips curled up. Regardless of the outcome, having arrived in this chaotic world, he would fight with all his might—he would not regret coming here nor this life!
In the courtyard, after Zhang Han quoted an exorbitant price, everyone fell silent, but there was one person who still refused to give up—Wei Guo Gongzi Jigao!
"One hundred twenty thousand taels of silver!" Jigao shouted a price.
Zhang Han sneered, "One hundred fifty thousand taels of silver!"
"You!"
Jigao was indignant, but as a local lord, he could do nothing against a renowned general like Zhang Han, who held significant military power. If he were to openly confront him, it would likely bring no good to himself or Wei Kingdom. Moreover, Zhang Han was here to investigate the rebellion in Chu Yue; if he got involved, it could even affect the territories of Wei Kingdom.
At this moment, the Great Qin Empire was on the verge of collapse, yet as the saying goes, a centipede dies but does not fall over. The Qin Empire still had generals like Zhang Han. If Zhang Han led his army into Wei Kingdom's territories, Jigao himself would be left with no place to die. The nobles of the Six Kingdoms were secretly plotting to restore their states, but no one had openly taken up arms; Jigao did not want to be the first to stick his head out!
……
Zhang Han's clear voice rang out again: "Two hundred thousand taels of silver! Prince Wei, will you raise your bid?"
Jigao trembled all over and shook his head with a smile: "General Zhang Han, this True Fire Blade belongs to you!"
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