Chapter 96: Array Masters Make Money So d*mn Easily!
“Ten high-quality Spirit Stones.”
“Just ten? Are you trying to shoo away beggars? Fifty!”
“One hundred!”
“Don’t waste time, a thousand!”
“Whoa, playing big? One thousand two!”
“Two thousand! Folks, there’s still another one behind this. This is just a fifth-grade Spirit Gathering Array—no need to spend so much.”
“I’m feeling generous. Two thousand five hundred!”
“At this rate, the array master could build two fifth-grade Spirit Gathering Arrays! Don’t get too carried away, everyone! Two thousand six hundred!”
“Hah, but this is a portable talisman formation. Those useless stationary ones can’t hold a candle to it. Two thousand seven.”
“This array disc, I, Bai Feng, am buying it! Three thousand!!!”
Up in the second-floor box, Bai Feng watched the prices for the portable array discs skyrocket, feeling pretty surreal.
Array masters really make money way too effortlessly!
Of course, he knew it was because everyone’s never seen a portable array disc before. That’s why the opening bids were so high. Next time, the prices probably won’t be that crazy.
Or maybe they will. Once the news about portable array discs spreads, it’ll probably attract even more forces to come bid.
All Bai Feng needed to do was seize the opportunity to categorize and squeeze more profits out of it.
That’s how he’d gather enough funds to keep researching arrays and boost his own safety.
“Who would’ve thought Yao Yao’s auction would have such a treasure!”
Gu Yueqing looked surprised. Although Yu Linglong had been hyping up portable array discs the past few days, since she knows Yu Linglong quite well and has been busy with array research herself, she hadn’t been paying much attention to the auction this time.
She looked at the portable array disc for a moment, a bit disappointed. “What a shame, it’s just a Spirit Gathering Array. Not much help for me.”
“There’s another one!” Yu Yao smiled mysteriously. She didn’t reveal what the next array was, just hinted, “The real battle starts now.”
“Not another Spirit Gathering Array?”
Gu Yueqing was slightly surprised, glancing back at the auctioneer with curiosity brewing.
“3300 once, 3300 twice, 3300 thrice! Sold!!! Congratulations to this guest for winning the first portable array disc!”
The auctioneer’s hand, holding the hammer, trembled with excitement. This was the first time he’d sold an item at that price!
Though it didn’t matter much to him personally, as a participant, he was thrilled.
In the future, he could boast to other auctioneers about how he’d sold an item over three thousand top-quality Spirit Stones.
As the maid took away the fifth-grade portable array disc, another maid brought out the last one.
“Next is the second and final portable array disc,” the auctioneer took a deep breath, trying to steady his excited nerves. “This one features a Fifth-Grade Xuan Gui Array. According to our tests, besides a slightly smaller range, its defensive capabilities are on par with a normal Xuan Gui Array.”
He lifted the red cloth covering the round disk, revealing the portable array disc inside. Glancing at the wide-eyed guests, he said excitedly, “I believe everyone can’t wait anymore. I won’t say more—let’s start the bidding!”
As soon as he finished, the crowd erupted:
“Ten high-quality Spirit Stones!”
“Just ten? Are you sending us to beg for food? Fifty!”
“One hundred!”
“Are you three here just to cause trouble? No money? Then stay quiet and watch the show! I bid three thousand!”
“Haha, I’ll give up the Spirit Gathering Array, but I’m determined to snag this Xuan Gui Array! Four thousand!”
“Not worth it. Four thousand could invite an array master to build a mother-and-child Xuan Gui Array. Everyone, don’t get caught up—this is just an ordinary Xuan Gui Array! Four thousand five!”
“Exactly, don’t be fools. This array disc isn’t worth that much. Four thousand six!”
“What’s the point of a powerful array that you can’t carry around? My son’s birthday is next month, and he’s missing a gift. I’m placing the order for this array disc—five thousand!”
Meanwhile, Li Ming was also eyeing the portable array disc with big interest.
Although he could craft Fifth-Grade Spirit Devices now, arrays and Spirit Devices are quite different. Spirit Devices rely on personal spiritual power; even with Fifth-Grade Spirit Devices, his Golden Core Stage cultivation would quickly drain his spiritual power with just a quick use.
But arrays are different. They use Spirit Stones. With proper use, a Fifth-Grade Xuan Gui Array can even withstand a Transformation God attack, acting as a life-saving trump card. The only downside? They’re ridiculously expensive.
“d*mn, I thought it was just a small branch, nothing special. Should’ve paid more attention to the auction items.”
While contemplating, the bid had risen to five thousand three hundred. The speed of bidding slowed noticeably—obviously, this was the limit everyone could comfortably afford.
He kept thinking: “I have a set of Spirit Devices that I took off earlier. If sold piece by piece, they might fetch around three thousand top-quality Spirit Stones.”
Li Ming kept hesitating, heart torn.
His Spirit Devices weren’t ordinary auction items; they were genuine high-quality gear—including clothes, shoes, gloves, even necklaces and rings—all set with Spirit Stones. Slow selling could net him four thousand.
But forget the hesitation!
“Five thousand seven!” Li Ming decided swiftly, shouting, “But I don’t have that many Spirit Stones on me. Can I trade some Spirit Devices instead?”
“Of course, but please have them appraised at the back first,” the auctioneer nodded quickly—this wasn’t his first rodeo.
Li Ming nodded: “Alright.”
He looked at others. “If anyone else has items to pawn, please come to the back for appraisal.”
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“Yu Yao, why are you stopping me?”
Gu Yueqing clutched tightly to the bidding paddle, but Yu Yao firmly grasped her arm.
If the Spirit Gathering Array was just mildly interesting, then the Xuan Gui Array was like a heart-sharp arrow piercing her soul.
From the first glance, she saw its value.
Unlike sword or body cultivators, she’s a bow user. While she has decent melee skills, most of her power lies in her bow, and in battle, she’s often targeted.
But with the Xuan Gui Array? Her safety is assured. Enemies strike the shell—they’re hitting a brick wall, and she can either continue shooting or activate her array for protection.
If no one stops her, she’ll turn off the array disc and keep firing. If there are few people, she’s got nothing to fear; if there are many, she’s just toying with enemy targeting.
So, she must get this array disc!
“Later there will be more, don’t rush now!!”
Yu Yao truly didn’t want Gu Yueqing to be throwing her money away. She knew the current portable array disc prices were inflated; once more become available, prices will drop — no need to buy now.
“More later?” Gu Yueqing paused, surprised. “Does Yu Yao know who the array master is? Who is he?”
But then she realized her slip-up and hurriedly covered her mouth: “Ahem, sorry. I got too excited. I forgot the auction’s a private affair for guests. Just pretend I didn’t say anything.”
