Chapter 1030: Chapter 64: Underground Auction_3
Returning to the auction hall, the newly dressed Mimi instantly caught the eye of Yan Shi and his brothers, her frail appearance eliciting pity in all who saw her. Ah Dai sat next to Yan Shi, with Mimi beside him. Perhaps because Ah Dai gave her a sense of security, her body had stopped trembling. Earlier, Bing sat at the very edge, disappointment apparent in her eyes as she sat silently.
The auction stage was empty, and Ah Dai asked Yan Shi, "Big brother, have the Elves appeared yet?"
Yan Shi shook his head and said, "This Dark Auction House truly is an eye-opener! After you left, several items were auctioned off, all unheard-of and none fit for the light of day, each selling for over five hundred thousand gold coins. Jin Bo mentioned there would be an intermission, and the second half should be starting soon."
Ah Dai nodded, turned to the Cat Woman beside him, and asked softly, "Mimi, how did you end up here?"
At Ah Dai’s question, Mimi seemed to recall something, her body stiffened, and looking up at Ah Dai, her clear green eyes welled with tears as she whispered, "Can I really trust you?"
Ah Dai nodded earnestly and said, "You must trust me, I will definitely restore your freedom."
Mimi clutched tightly at Ah Dai’s arm and whispered, "I used to live happily among the Cat Man Tribe. Although we are a weaker species among the Beast Men, we lived peacefully under the protection of the Tiger Man Tribe, whose elders were always exceptionally caring towards me. One day, as I was playing in the woods, a net suddenly fell from the sky and enveloped me, changing my life forever. A group of men in black appeared before me, and their stupefying incense knocked me out. I don’t know how much time passed before I regained consciousness, only to find myself in that cage. The humans here are terrifying! They always look at me with greedy eyes, as if they want to devour me. I am so scared, truly scared. It must have been a few months since I left my people. I had thought I would die, can you really take me back?"
Listening to Mimi’s words, Ah Dai felt a surge of hatred within him, certain that those misdeeds were the workings of the Thief’s Guild. "Miss Mimi, I will definitely take you back. I won’t let you be scared anymore. You should sleep for a while now. When you wake up, everything will be alright." As he controlled his True Qi, gently stimulating the blood flow within Mimi, she slowly slumped into Ah Dai’s arms and fell into a deep sleep. Bing watched as Mimi lay in Ah Dai’s arms, silent and sitting there quietly with her emotions absent, her usual coldness returning. At that moment, Jin Bo had already walked onto the stage, announcing the start of the auction.
Bizarre auction items continuously sold amid the calls of bids, and not a single one was passed over. Among these items was even the world’s most lethal Unrivalled Holy Water. The symbolization of darkness in these auction items made Ah Dai’s blood boil. Why, why were such evil events happening in the Empire of Sunset City? Could these people even be called human? Though the Sword of Hades was evil, it seemed inferior compared to them. The most evil thing in the world should be the human heart. No, he could not let this continue. How many people had died due to the interests of the Dark Forces? The seeds of hatred were firmly planted deep within Ah Dai’s heart.
Finally, the auction reached its climax, and Jin Bo announced excitedly, "Alright, now we will proceed with the last item of the auction." A cart was rolled onto the stage as he finished speaking. Jin Bo said, "This auction item is truly the finest of this auction. Ladies and gentlemen, this rare opportunity is not to be missed. I hope everyone seizes it." With that, he swiftly pulled off the red cloth, revealing yet another large cage. Inside, curled up, was a girl, an Elf girl. Her hands and feet were shackled with iron chains and she wore a headband with a black gemstone on her forehead that flickered with a faint glow. Her broad transparent wings wrapped around her body completely, but because the wings were transparent, their barely visible form was even more alluring. Her pointed ears identified her heritage; her long pale green hair concealed her face, but no one would doubt her beauty, for she was an Elf. The sudden appearance of the Elf girl astonished the "distinguished guests," and an incessant buzz of conversation broke out.
Ah Dai exchanged glances with the Yan brothers, all three feeling a surge of excitement at having finally found a member of the Elf Clan.
Jin Bo spoke loudly, "As you can all see, yes, enclosed in the cage is an Elf girl, and more so, a High Elf Mage. Her magic abilities have been restricted by a device crafted by our esteemed Alchemist—the headband on her forehead. With this headband and the chains on her body, the body of this Elf girl can easily be harvested by her owner. The beauty of the Elves is beyond words. Her preciousness should be clear to everyone. The value of the headband alone exceeds one hundred thousand gold coins. The starting bids for the last auction item, the Elf girl, begins at ten thousand diamond coins. I invite all esteemed guests to start your bidding. Rest assured, we have inspected this Elf girl,"
