Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 134 Mysterious Gift

"Two thousand five hundred gold soul coins. Once." After several inquiries went unanswered, Qingya began the final three bids.

This is where the grandeur of a top-tier auction house is revealed. Smaller auction houses would typically delay the final three bids as much as possible, but Qingya did not. The three bids were called out consecutively.

"Bang!" The auction gavel struck the table. "Sold. This Soul Guidance Paralysis Ray belongs to VIP number 166. Thank you for your generosity." Qingya smiled sweetly at Wang Yan again. Wang Yan nodded gently back.

"Who among you will use this soul tool?" Wang Yan turned to the crowd and asked.

Ji Lin said, "Give it to Xiao Xiao. She is the most suitable among us to use this soul tool."

No one else had any objections; Xiaoxiao was indeed the most suitable.

The second item was a level four baby bottle, which Wang Yan bought for 25,000 gold soul coins and gave to Xu Sanshi for use.

Several more soul tools appeared afterward, and Wang Yan also bought suitable soul tools for the others to use.

Even Ji Lin accepted a defensive soul tool.

Although he might not need it, he did not refuse Wang Yan's kindness.

Pushing the cart off the stage, Qingya walked to the front of the auction platform, her pretty face slightly flushed. Lowering her voice, she said, "Distinguished guests, our special surprise is about to be presented. This is also the last item up for auction tonight. Originally, it shouldn't have been here. However, to thank you all for your continued support of Starlight Auction, with the permission of our chief auctioneer, we have specially added this item. Although its price is very high, I believe that everyone who truly understands it will find it worthwhile. Now, please have our hostesses bring this special surprise forward."

Upon hearing the words "Chief Auctioneer," Ji Lin's spirits lifted. He knew that the chief auctioneer of Starlight Auction House was Xu Jiujiu. In other words, the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife was right under Xu Jiujiu's nose. As long as he asked, Xu Jiujiu could immediately present him with the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife.

After all that, if he had spoken up earlier, the Soul-Devouring Carving Blade would have been in his hands long ago.

The trolley slowly made its way onto the stage from one side. Unlike the previous items, this time the trolley was not only larger, but the cover on it was also a bright and eye-catching red.

Everything in this Starlight Auction House is related to color, with gold being the most prestigious, followed by red, the same color as the 100,000-year soul ring.

This clearly demonstrates the extraordinary nature of this mysterious gift.

Soon, it was pushed to the center of the stage, next to the elegant auctioneer.

On stage, the elegant auctioneer had already begun her presentation.

"Everyone must be eager to know what this mysterious gift is. It's getting late, and Qingya never keeps things in suspense. This mysterious gift is like the most ordinary yet indispensable close friend to Soul Masters. Every Soul Master has one. However, our last item for auction today is completely different. It's not a Soul Tool, which is why I said it shouldn't be here. But its connection to Soul Masters is too close. Before I lift the veil, let me say one last thing. With its value and rarity, it deserves to be featured in our Starlight Auction House's top-tier auction. Please take a look."

The moment the veil was lifted, everyone's attention was drawn to it. What appeared was an object that looked utterly ordinary, just as Qingya had said—something every Soul Master was familiar with and indispensable.

This piece is quite small, about half a foot long and only as thick as a finger. It tapers from bottom to top, narrowing dramatically at the very top, while below it lies a blade about half an inch wide. The overall piece is antique and dark, with faint patterns engraved on it, exuding a subtle, archaic charm, yet also carrying a somber tone.

Many bidders sighed in dissatisfaction, clearly not finding the mysterious gift particularly surprising. However, a few people's pupils contracted rapidly; the appearance of this item had shocked them.

A carving knife. Yes, this is the carving knife a Soul Master uses to inscribe core magic arrays. Both ends of the carving knife have their uses, which differ depending on the magic array being inscribed. Every Soul Master needs a carving knife; it's an essential tool for crafting Soul Tools.

Qingya introduced, "The carving knife is something that everyone is familiar with. It is an essential tool for all Soul Masters and an indispensable tool for becoming a high-level Soul Master. The carving knife that you see before you is a peerless carving knife that is ranked among the top 100 in the carving knife ranking list."

Upon hearing Qingya's introduction, the audience erupted in uproar.

Even Wang Yan instantly perked up. The List Carving Knife is of great significance to Shrek Academy; Shrek Academy only has two List Carving Knives, one in the hands of Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department, and the other in the hands of Fan Yu.

The sudden surge of excitement in the audience brought a dazzling smile to her elegant face. She wasn't in a hurry at all and waited for more than five minutes before the bidders in the audience gradually calmed down.

"Auctioneer Qingya, what are you waiting for? Let the bidding begin!" Someone couldn't help but urge them on.

Qingya smiled slightly and said, "Distinguished guests, please be patient. As you all know, our Starlight Auction House is renowned for its honesty and integrity. We guarantee the quality of every item that leaves our auction. We will never allow any defective or problematic items to be delivered to you without prior notice. So, please allow me to finish speaking."

As she spoke, Qingya glanced regretfully at the ancient carving knife, sighed softly, and said, "If this were just a normal ranking carving knife, then you distinguished guests should know that it would never appear here under any circumstances. The rarity of ranking carving knives is always among the highest in the world of Soul Masters, even more precious than some rare materials. The reason this ranking carving knife is featured as the final piece in today's Level 4 auction is because it has certain problems."

"In the ranking of carving knives, it ranks ninety-ninth. Actually, with its abilities, it shouldn't be ranked so low. It should even be able to enter the top thirty. The reason for its low ranking is mainly because it is a cursed carving knife. It is known as the Soul-Devouring Carving Knife, also called the Fierce Knife."

"The Soul-Devouring Carving Blade has a history of over three thousand years. Three thousand years ago, it appeared in the Sun Moon Empire. Its creator was an exceptionally talented Soul Master. This Soul Master is said to have eventually reached the ninth level of cultivation. Moreover, it was not only a Soul Master, but also a Soul Master, a terrifying evil Soul Master. As early as three thousand years ago, it brought a bloodbath to the continent."

Upon hearing this, all the bidders in the room fell silent, and many of them became serious.

(End of this chapter)