Versatile Mage: Get the Desert Emperor clone at the start

Chapter 239 Valuable Void Insect Eggs
When the National Games announced the finals would be moved up, they were in Portugal, so they were among the first National Games members to arrive in Venice.

Top teams from all major regions around the world are rushing here day and night.

They are currently in a short waiting period.

Ai Jiangtu, Nan Jue, and others chose to stay at the accommodation arranged by the organizing committee to adjust their state.

Mu Ningxue politely declined Lan Xi's enthusiastic invitation to explore the water city.

Every minute and second was precious to her, and the meditation room specially set up in the base became the place where she spent the most time. She was trying to seek a faster breakthrough in her ice-type cultivation.

Qin Xiaonan, on the other hand, was relatively relaxed. He held Mu Nujiao's hand as they strolled through the labyrinthine waterways and bustling streets of Venice.

Sunlight shines on the ancient buildings and is reflected in the shimmering canal.

They boarded a small boat and sailed under the Bridge of Sighs and beside St. Mark's Square, letting the salty sea breeze caress their faces.

They savored rich Italian coffee and delicate tiramisu at an open-air café, and searched for local specialties like squid ink pasta and delicious seafood risotto in unassuming alleyways.

The tension on Mu Nujiao's face gradually melted away with Qin Xiaonan's company, replaced by a relaxed smile and a sweet sense of dependence.

However, Venice is not only a romantic water city, but also a metropolis famous throughout Europe and even around the world for its magical trade and exchange!
Rare treasures, ancient scrolls, exotic materials, and even forbidden magical artifacts from all over the world can circulate here through underground channels or in high-class venues.

On this day, as Qin Xiaonan passed by a luxurious commercial street illuminated by a huge magical crystal lamp, her gaze was drawn to the sign of a magnificent building.

That was no ordinary shop, but a peculiar building constructed entirely of deep blue magical alloy, shaped like an inverted conch shell—the Azure Eye Auction House.

"Want to go in and take a look?" Qin Xiaonan turned her head to look at Mu Nujiao, her eyes filled with pure curiosity.

Mu Nujiao nodded happily, her eyes also showing interest.

Qin Xiaonan was only able to enter this temple of magical commerce after paying a substantial deposit.

The interior space is far more magnificent than it appears from the outside.

The dome is inlaid with huge magical crystals simulating the starry sky, from which soft light shines down.

At the center is a sunken circular auction platform, polished from a single piece of pure moonstone, emitting a soft, shimmering light.

Surrounding the auction stage were rows of seats that rose in tiers, most of them open-plan private booths, which were now filled with elegantly dressed mages, nobles, and wealthy merchants of varying backgrounds.

At an even higher level are private suites separated by one-way magical glass, adorned with precious gems and crystal chandeliers—the exclusive domain of truly wealthy patrons and important figures.

Qin Xiaonan glanced around and walked directly to the service counter, under the respectful yet slightly surprised gaze of the waiter.

They paid a hefty fee that would make even an ordinary high-level mage ache, and easily secured a mid-level private room with an excellent location.

The private room was decorated in an extremely luxurious style.

The spacious chairs are upholstered in velvet, and the crystal bar is adorned with exquisite pastries and fine drinks.

The entire auction hall was clearly visible through the crystal-clear one-way glass.

Soon, the lights in the auction hall dimmed slightly, and spotlights shone precisely on the auction stage.

A woman wearing a tight-fitting burgundy fishtail dress swayed gracefully onto the stage.

Her figure was graceful, her face alluring, especially her slightly upturned, captivating eyes, which seemed to possess invisible hooks that could easily stir the most primal desires in one's heart. She parted her red lips slightly: "Distinguished guests, welcome to tonight's grand event at [Azure Eye]! I am the auctioneer, Siren Veronique. Tonight, I am determined to ensure you all leave with a full load, a truly worthwhile trip..."

The auction officially begins.

As each item was brought to the auction stage, Veronica introduced it and bid on it using her highly persuasive language and gestures.

The atmosphere at the scene was lively.

Qin Xiaonan leaned back in her comfortable chair, her expression a picture of languid scrutiny.

These things are indeed good, but... that's about it.

Mu Nujiao doesn't have any particularly suitable needs at the moment.

Just as Qin Xiaonan was losing interest and even considering leaving early, a "meaningful" item appeared on the auction stage.

A square object covered in black velvet was brought to the display stand.

Veronica's alluring smile faded slightly, replaced by an expression that was a mixture of mystery and solemnity.

She took a deep breath and suddenly lifted the black velvet covering her face with her delicate hand!

"hiss……"

A collective gasp filled the arena!
What was presented to everyone was not some divine weapon or dazzling gem, but a... egg!

An egg so huge it was half a person's height!
Its shell has a deep, mysterious, dark purple color that seems to absorb light, and its surface is covered with complex silver patterns.

The egg stood quietly on the display stand, exuding a strange yet incredibly powerful life force and spatial magic!

Veronica's voice rang out at just the right moment:

"Distinguished guests, please allow me to proudly introduce one of tonight's grand finale treasures—the [Void Symbiotic Egg]!"

"These are no ordinary insect eggs, but rather... the eggs of a symbiotic spirit beast! The life within them is born with a powerful spatial fundamental law!"

“Here comes the important part!” Veronica’s voice suddenly rose, full of inflammatory rhetoric.

"Once a mage successfully forms a 'symbiotic contract' with it, then... congratulations!"

"You will... gain an additional, incredibly powerful spatial magic ability! Yes! You heard right! It's equivalent to awakening a completely new spatial magic ability with limitless potential!"

Her words were like a bombshell, instantly igniting the entire auction house!
The previously noisy sounds fell silent instantly, followed by incredulous exclamations and frenzied discussions!
"Gained an extra space element?!"

"How can this be?!"

"A symbiotic contract? There's actually such a heaven-defying existence?"

Veronica was pleased with the effect; she gracefully raised her hand to suppress the sound.
"You need not doubt its authenticity! According to our reliable sources, one of the most powerful magical organizations in the world today—the Holy City—is secretly training an elite force!"

"Its members are the mages who have successfully formed a pact with this 'Void Symbiotic Beast'! They are known as the 'Void Watchers'."

“Now,” Veronica’s voice was full of allure, “this Void Egg, imbued with spatial magic! Starting price—five hundred million! Each bid must be at least ten million! The auction…begins!”

(End of this chapter)