Chapter 368 Chapter367-The Auction Begins, Exquisite Equipment
In the auction hall on the first floor, everyone's eyes were glued to the Starlight Blade on the stage. It was like a dazzling star, captivating the attention of all present. This epic-tier equipment might not stir much interest among the big shots in the second-floor booths, but for the ordinary players on the first floor, it was enough to drive them into a frenzy.
The significant boost in attack power offered by its attributes meant that equipping the Starlight Blade would instantly enhance any player's strength dramatically. In the face of such alluring equipment, gold coins seemed trivial. Both newcomers and veterans alike were irresistibly drawn to its attributes.
"One thousand gold coins!" A voice suddenly broke the silence in the hall. The crowd turned to see a warrior in splendid armor, decisively raising his hand, his resolute expression indicating his firm intention to win the Starlight Blade. This warrior player was not without renown; a well-known class player who, despite being a solo player, had flourished in Godslayer thanks to his outstanding gaming talent and substantial wealth.
"One thousand five hundred gold coins! The Azure Sky Guild will take it!" Another boisterous voice followed, as a burly man stood up, his gaze sweeping over the crowd assertively.
Their bids unquestionably ignited the fiery atmosphere. Warriors interested in the Starlight Blade began to voice their bids one after another.
"Two thousand gold coins!"
"Two thousand five hundred gold coins!"
"Stingy, I bid three thousand five hundred gold coins straight up!"
"I bid four thousand!"
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Isabella, with a ravishing smile on her beautiful face, looked even more stunning under the lights. She repeated the bids from the crowd unhurriedly and then would add in a soft, compelling tone, "Do we have any higher offers?"
Her gentle voice easily stirred up the desires of the players, spurring them to bid even more fiercely.
John stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, watching Isabella on stage, a smile involuntarily forming on his lips. This woman was truly becoming more impressive. Only as an observer could he see how perfectly Isabella was handling the auction. Her seemingly casual remarks always came at the most opportune moments. A simple question from her hit right at the heart of the buyers' desires.
It could be said that from the beginning, Isabella had perfectly controlled the rhythm of the auction. The items were good, but not enough to pique John's interest. His attention was still focused on the lurking AGHHO assassins. 45 and the other assassins lay quietly hidden in the crowd, not in a hurry to act, seemingly waiting for a specific moment.
Seeing this, John was in no rush either. He had plenty of patience, waiting for these guys to make their move…
The players on the first floor were still eagerly bidding for the Starlight Blade, with the price now reaching the substantial mark of fifty thousand gold coins, and it was still climbing. Isabella announced each new bid with a smile, fueling an even more intense bidding atmosphere.
"Fifty-one thousand gold coins!" A warrior class player gritted his teeth and placed a bid.
"Fifty-five thousand gold coins!" Another warrior quickly followed with his own offer.
"Sixty thousand gold coins!" Suddenly, the guild leader of the Azure Sky Guild who had previously bid raised his hand again, offering a daunting price that made others hesitate.
Each new bid now sparked a wave of intense discussion among the players, who were all debating the attributes and value of the Starlight Blade.
"Did he just raise the bid by five thousand gold coins? Does this guy have more money than he knows what to do with?"
"Maybe he's just crazy!"
"At this price, it must have exceeded the original value of the equipment, right?"
"Perhaps he really values this weapon and is willing to pay any price!"
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Isabella's smile became even more enchanting as she tenderly announced, "Alright, this gentleman has bid sixty thousand gold coins. Does anyone wish to offer a higher price?"
Silence fell over the crowd, many faces showing a look of dilemma. They were all warrior players eager to acquire the Starlight Blade, but the price had now exceeded what they could afford.
"Sixty thousand gold coins for the first time!"
"Sixty thousand gold coins for the second time!"
"Sixty thousand gold coins for the third time, sold!"
As the seconds ticked by, with no further bids coming in, Isabella smiled and struck her gavel. "Congratulations to this player, the powerful Starlight Blade is yours!"
The staff of Dawn Breeze Auction House proceeded to finalize the transaction with the Azure Sky Guild guild leader. Under the system's witness, the trade was completed then and there.
Watching half of his guild's hard-earned gold coins vanish in an instant, the burly Azure Sky Guild guild leader's face showed a hint of pain. However, seeing the Starlight Blade now lying in his inventory, his spirits lifted again. With this equipment, his strength was bound to increase significantly. Gold coins could always be earned back!
Isabella's smile remained radiant as she continued to introduce the second item in the first round of the auction:
"The next item for auction is a wristguard from ancient ruins - the Fire Dust Wristguard. Personally appraised by Master Reo, it is crafted from a mysterious flame metal, offering high defense capable of effectively resisting both magic and physical attacks."
"The starting bid is still ten thousand gold coins, with each bid increasing by no less than one thousand gold coins."
An ancient-looking wristguard appeared under the spotlight, with its attributes displayed on the screen above:
[Fire Dust Wristguard (Epic Equipment): Discovered by an adventurer in a mysterious ruin, the origin of this ancient equipment is untraceable. Undoubtedly, it's a true treasure, boasting strong defense and durability...]
[Level Requirement: Level 160 or 250 Defense Points.]
[Attributes: +150 Defense, +10% Magic Resistance, +8% Physical Resistance…]
[Additional Skill: Flame Shield – Active skill that summons a flame shield, providing extra armor and fire damage reflection…]
[Class: Warrior, Spellblade, Paladin…]
The moment the attributes of this equipment were revealed, the hall erupted into excited chatter. Unquestionably, this was a top-notch piece of defensive equipment. Despite its modest level requirement, it offered such powerful attribute enhancements.
In Godslayer, defensive equipment was generally rarer than offensive gear. Correspondingly, their value tended to be higher. Moreover, this Fire Dust Wristguard wasn't too specific in class requirements, making it suitable for nearly all melee players.
Thus, a new round of fierce bidding began below.
"Fifteen thousand gold coins!" A Paladin player was the first to shout out a bid.
"Eighteen thousand gold coins!" Another warrior class player quickly followed with their offer.
"Twenty thousand gold coins! Let's show some respect for my guild, Mango So Sweet!"
"What rubbish guild, daring to ask for my respect? You don't know your place. I bid twenty-five thousand gold coins!"
"How dare you insult my Mango So Sweet guild, you're asking for trouble!"
"Get lost, you sissy!"
The auction hall was abuzz with the overlapping voices of the bidders, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere. Isabella smoothly repeated each bid, skillfully steering the bidding process. Soon, the Fire Dust Wristguard's price surpassed that of the first item, the Starlight Blade, and continued to rise, albeit at a slower pace.
Finally, the Fire Dust Wristguard was successfully auctioned off to a solo player for a hefty sum of seventy-one thousand gold coins. The player's triumphant expression made it clear that they were more than satisfied with the purchase.
Isabella smiled subtly and began introducing the next item: "Next up for auction is an equipment that all archer players will adore – the Bow of Storm. Originating from the mysterious elves, it likely belonged to a master elven archer, renowned for its unmatched shooting accuracy and destructive power."
"The starting bid is, as usual, ten thousand gold coins, with increments of no less than one thousand gold coins."
Under the spotlight, a verdant green longbow radiated intense energy waves, instantly endearing itself to onlookers. The crowd looked up as the screen above displayed the attributes of the Bow of Storm:
[Bow of Storm (Epic Equipment): An elven-crafted bow, a perfect ranged weapon. Made entirely from branches of the elven royal tree, with a string crafted from a special kind of vine, incredibly tough…]
[Level Requirement: Level 180 or 320 Attack Power.]
[Attributes: +250 Attack Power, +25% Natural Affinity, +20% Attack Speed…]
[Additional Skill: Wind Piercing Arrow – Active skill that fires a powerful arrow, penetrating enemies, inflicting 1000 critical damage, and applying a 10% armor reduction for 10 seconds…]
[Class: Archer, Druid…]
The moment the attributes of the Bow of Storm were revealed, all archer and druid class players in the hall excitedly stood up. Their gazes were fixed on the verdant green longbow on the stage. It seemed if it weren't for the system's rules, these players would have rushed the stage to claim it by force!
The moment the attributes of the Bow of Storm appeared on the screen, not only were the ordinary players on the first floor astounded, but many big shots on the second floor were also visibly intrigued.
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