The Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings, this was what Xiao Yan obtained from the Golden Goose Sect’s sect master, Luo Yantian. After acquiring the scroll of this flying battle technique, Xiao Yan often practiced it and had some understanding of its creation. Generally speaking, these Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings indeed have their unique characteristics. In a way, they represent an unusual form of evolved flying wings. The strength of such a flying battle technique entirely depends on the materials used in its crafting. If high-rank materials are used, it can be of great assistance even to the powerful Battle Sect level experts. However, if the materials are not up to par, it would only become an insignificant accessory. The most crucial material for crafting these Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings is the wings of flying magical beasts. According to the scroll, Luo Yantian’s Nine-line Wings were made from the wings of a rank six magical beast, which, though not the very best, still provided a speed so fast that even Medusa could not keep up. If it were not for the surprise attack that night, it would have been quite difficult to take him down. After all, if he ever found himself at a disadvantage, he would simply run. With the speed of the Nine-line Wings, who could catch up to him? When Xiao Yan first obtained the method for crafting the Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings, he was extremely interested. However, as his knowledge of it grew, he came to understand how difficult it was to craft such an item. And with Xiao Yan’s nature, he would rather spend a lot of effort and time to craft the best rather than settle for any inferior material. Thus, he had always kept it within Nalan Yanran’s storage ring and rarely mentioned it, until today when the corpse of a visibly extraordinary mystical beast appeared…
Xiao Yan was quite satisfied with this desiccated corpse of a magical beast. With his outstanding soul perception, he could vaguely sense a rich and pure energy contained within those bone wings that resembled jade. Due to the old man with white hair saying that this creature was a soon-to-be rank eight magical beast, Xiao Yan was somewhat inclined to believe it. After all, for the wings to still possess such abundant energy after death, it was something Xiao Yan had never seen before in all his years.
His eyes slightly narrowed, scanning over the massive desiccated corpse of the beast. After a moment, Xiao Yan nodded slightly. He was certain that if he crafted the Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings using these bone wings, the speed would definitely surpass that of Luo Yantian’s. With such a means of flight, there would be very few among the Battle Sect level who could match him in speed. Even if he couldn’t defeat some of the Battle Sect level powerhouses, escaping would not be too difficult.
As Xiao Yan mulled over these thoughts, Zi Yan, her body wrapped in a black robe, suddenly shivered. Although the shiver was minimal, it still caught Xiao Yan’s attention. He asked in a puzzled tone, “What’s wrong?”
“Something about this desiccated magical beast makes me feel unwell…” replied Zi Yan, blinking her eyes in a dazed manner.
Xiao Yan was taken aback, and a thought that was hard to believe flashed through his mind. He stammered, “You… you don’t think this desiccated beast has anything to do with you, do you?”
Zi Yan’s true form was that of a rather mysterious magical beast, and since she couldn’t transform back into her original form, no one knew exactly what kind of magical beast she was. Elder Su Qian had once said that he brought her from deep in the mountains to the Inner Academy. This mysterious desiccated corpse before them was also something the Black Emperor Gang had chanced upon in the mountain forest. Could there be some connection between these two? Or could this desiccated corpse be one of Zi Yan’s… parents?
“You’re the one who might have something to do with it…” Zi Yan retorted with a slight anger. Magical beasts have a bloodline sense, and if this desiccated beast had any relation to her, she would definitely feel it. But the uncomfortable feeling she sensed was not this, but rather something akin to meeting a natural enemy, with both sides feeling uneasy. Of course, this desiccated body had long lost any signs of life, so it wouldn’t feel any unease.
Hearing Zi Yan’s words, Xiao Yan sighed in relief. If the desiccated corpse truly had something to do with her, even if he lusted after it, he wouldn’t dare to dissect it for the Heavenly Goose Nine-line Wings.
“Maybe your strength is not on par with this desiccated beast, which is why you felt this way. A magical beast’s senses are much keener than a human’s…” Xiao Yan patted Zi Yan’s head, smiling reassuringly.
“Mm.” Zi Yan nodded gloomily, but her gem-like eyes, with their faint purple hue, involuntarily stayed on the massive desiccated body, her slender brows furrowing slightly.
This rather unusual auction item indeed attracted the attention of many powerful guests in the VIP section. A near-rank-eight ferocious beast was a terrifying existence to anyone present. If this beast still had a breath, the powerful old men in the auction house would surely flee immediately. At their level, they understood just how terrifying a near-rank-eight beast could be. Fortunately, this was just a dead, desiccated corpse, likely dried out for many years. Thus, the audience showed no restraint in their curiosity. In the gathered forces, whispers began, indicating a considerable interest in the item.
Among them, the elder group from the Devil Flame Valley discussed it the most animatedly.
On the auction platform, the white-haired old man smiled, watching the whispered discussions. He knew these were the ones with the deepest pockets. Only they could offer something to truly entice the Black Emperor Gang.
“Hehe, everyone, this desiccated magical beast has been perfectly preserved since we obtained it, without any damage. I can assure you, the Black Emperor Gang has never touched it. As for what is inside, we don’t know. Similarly, we don’t know if it contains a near-rank-eight super-magical nucleus.” The white-haired old man smiled.
The old man’s words dropped a bomb on the already heated atmosphere. Everyone knew that such a ferocious beast was practically a treasure trove. The skin could be used for armor, the claws and fangs were sharper than some special metal weapons, and the blood must contain a potent and fierce energy, making it a perfect material for alchemists. More importantly, the magical core. One could imagine the terrifying energy within a near-rank-eight magical core!
The value of these things combined was incalculable. So, the old man’s words instantly increased the desiccated corpse’s worth.
“Cut the chatter, let’s get to the bidding.” The whispering in the auction hall continued. Finally, a man in the VIP section, growing impatient, shouted.
Hearing the shout, the old man’s smile remained unchanged. He shook his head, smiling, and said, “Honored guests, I’m sure you all understand the value of a near-rank-eight magical beast. Coins cannot measure its value. Therefore, the auction will not be for gold coins, but for bartering!”
At the old man’s request, many in the VIP section frowned, then fell silent. For them, losing gold was trivial; they could always get more. But bartering for this desiccated corpse would require them to put up some heavyweights, things they treasured. Giving them away would be excruciatingly painful. Plus, many in the VIP section intended to save their treasures for the later competition for the Bodhi Resin. Wasting them now would jeopardize their chances.
Seeing the silence in the auction, the old man’s smile held, but sweat began to bead on his forehead. This desiccated corpse was not as valuable as he claimed. Otherwise, the Black Emperor Gang wouldn’t have auctioned it. The creature had been dead for countless years, and most of its energy was gone. They had even used secret methods to detect that the blood content in the mummified body was pitifully low. As for the supposed magical core… well, there was no sign of it either. Buying this desiccated corpse was like gambling. If it contained a magical core or blood, they’d make a profit. But if it was just a pile of dried meat, they’d be out of luck. These people in the VIP section were not fools, and they knew this well. The old man’s assurances meant nothing to them. Thus, many were hesitant about whether to bid.
Time passed, and the auction hall remained silent. The old man’s robes were soaked with sweat. The sect had high hopes for this desiccated beast. If it couldn’t be sold, he would be held responsible and face punishment from the sect.
Just as the old man was about to give up, a figure in the VIP section, fully clad in a black robe, stood up slowly, breaking the silence with a cold voice.
“A Dou Spirit Pill and a Huang Ji Pill.”
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