Full-Time Mage: One random forbidden spell per month

Chapter 21 An unexpected encounter with Dongfang Lie at the auction

As expected of the Zhao Clan Chamber of Commerce, the number one chamber of commerce in Shanghai, Li Xingze found the auction hall already packed with people and a huge crowd as soon as he entered.

"Welcome, gentlemen, to our Zhao Clan Chamber of Commerce auction. We are confident that you will not be disappointed!"

"This is the first item up for auction, the Nebula Demon Artifact. I believe that with your cultivation and knowledge, I don't need to explain its function again."

"However, I still have to mention its effects: the user can gain a 3x increase in cultivation speed!"

"three times!"

Li Xingze was slightly surprised. This Zhao Clan Chamber of Commerce was truly extraordinary. Even Mo Fan's little mudskipper, after consuming a lot of essence, remnant essence, and Earthly Sacred Spring in the early stages, only had a 2.5 times effect on Nebula.

Although this Nebula artifact cannot work on Stardust like the Little Loach, it is just right for Li Xingze.

However, judging from the expressions of the other auctioneers, it was clear that Li Xingze was not the only one interested in this.

Many mages had come specifically for this Nebula Magic Artifact, and they all stared at it with undisguised fervor, as if they were determined to obtain it.

A triple boost is already considered top-tier among Nebula Magic Artifacts; even among the most elite aristocratic families, few possess it.

"Starting bid: 30 million!"

As soon as the auctioneer gave the order, the room fell silent again.

Thirty million is enough to buy a top-grade spirit seed and still have some left over, which is no small sum.

Those who are interested in this Nebula Magic Artifact are basically scions of aristocratic families whose cultivation has reached the middle level.

But at a price of 30 million, one could easily buy a top-grade spirit seed.

Top-grade spirit seeds can greatly enhance a mage's combat power. Only by becoming stronger can they strive for higher rankings at Pearl Academy.

A higher ranking means more resources, creating a virtuous cycle.

Most scions of prominent families don't get everything they want. The more value you create for your family, the more they will invest in you.

However, most scions of aristocratic families are content with the status quo and have rarely left the Anjie Realm even after reaching the advanced stage of cultivation, such as Bai Hongfei and others.

The auctioneer on stage looked a little embarrassed as he saw that there was still no movement from the audience. He hoped that the item would not go unsold.

"Thirty-one million!"

"It seems to be Dongfang Lie from the Dongfang family. I didn't expect him to come too."

"Dongfang Lie is the most talented young member of the Dongfang family. Who would dare to compete with him?"

The once arrogant scions of powerful families immediately wilted upon seeing Dongfang Lie make a move.

His innate talent—the Mutant Star Seed—is a magical skill that originally required the use of spiritual essence to enhance and master, but Dongfang Lie doesn't need it at all!

"Dongfang Lie"

Li Xingze naturally also saw that arrogant peer, Dongfang Lie, who had great talent!

In particular, this guy's talent is not limited to just one enhancement. In the original work, when Dongfang Lie was at the National Hall, he mastered the fifth level of Fierce Fist - Flame Dragon!

Unfortunately, he hasn't broken through to the advanced level yet, otherwise he would definitely have a spot on the National Team.

This talent became increasingly exaggerated as it progressed, but unfortunately, Dongfang Lie failed to make good use of it.

"Thirty-one million once!"

"Thirty-one million taels."

"Thirty-five million!"

Li Xingze didn't care what kind of aristocratic family you were from; he acted decisively and directly.

The crowd was in an uproar. Who was this young man, a nobleman from some powerful faction? He was astonishing when he made a move!

Seeing that someone else was bidding, the auctioneer on stage was overjoyed. He didn't care about those messy questions; the higher the bid, the more of his share.

"This guy actually dared to try and steal it from me."

Dongfang Lie frowned. These millions were not a small sum for him, but he was not about to give them away so easily.

"Forty million!!"

Dongfang Lie no longer increased the price by one million at a time, but instead increased it by five million in one go.

He couldn't lose face, lest someone say he was petty!

"Fifty million!" Li Xingze decisively raised his sign.

"Wow, who is this guy? How dare he go against Dongfang Lie?"

"I recognize the younger generation of these prominent families in Shanghai, but I have absolutely no recollection of this person. Could he be from Beijing?"

"Fifty million! That's enough to buy two spirit seeds."

These scions of noble families stared in shock at this unfamiliar peer. Apart from direct descendants of noble families like Dongfang Lie, they really couldn't imagine anyone offering such a high price.

Fifty million. Dongfang Lie clenched his fists tightly. This guy was definitely doing this on purpose.

This is the price of half a Star River Vein. Even he would have to consider it repeatedly, but this person did not hesitate at all!

Although Dongfang Lie could have raised the price further, he needed to prepare for the subsequent spirit seeds, so he ultimately had to give up.

So he looked at Li Xingze deeply, as if trying to imprint him in his mind.

"Fifty million once!"

"Fifty million twice!"

"Fifty million three times!"

"Congratulations to this gentleman on winning the bid for this Nebula Artifact!"

Li Xingze chose to ignore Dongfang Lie's attention.

Although he didn't want to deal with powerful families, it didn't mean he was afraid of them.

He has three magic systems, and he is determined to get this Nebula Artifact, even if the price doubles.

"The second item up for auction is a wind-type spirit seed named Wind Force, which was obtained by the Wolf Head Mercenary Group in the Qinling Mountains. In order to acquire this spirit seed, their team even encountered an attack from a junior commander, losing two teammates."

"This spirit seed will make wind mages even more adept at using wind magic, and the power of wind blades will be multiplied. Its quality is top-notch, with a magic amplification of 2.5 times!!"

"Starting bid: 18 million!"

"Nineteen million!"

"Twenty million!"

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Compared to the expensive Nebula Magic Artifacts, the Wind-type Spirit Seeds have attracted a lot of attention and people are scrambling to buy them. Even if you don't need them yourself, you can give them away.

But looking at the heated bidding, Li Xingze's lips twitched. This Shanghai was indeed incomparable to Bocheng.

For a mage in Bo City to produce even one defensive magical artifact is considered quite wealthy.

"Twenty-two million!"

Dongfang Lie stepped forward. His second element was wind. With this wind element spirit seed, who in the Pearl Academy could be his match?

Twenty-two million was already the limit for this spirit seed, so when Dongfang Lie spoke, all the mages who were scrambling for it quieted down.

"Wind-type spirit seed".

Li Xingze pondered to himself. He also had wind element, and although this spirit seed was not quite what he wanted, its quality was still pretty good.

Top-grade spirit seeds aren't something you can come across easily; now that we've encountered one, we should acquire it first.

"Twenty-four million!" Li Xingze dropped a bombshell.

With Hai Bodong doing missions in the Hunter Alliance, Li Xingze didn't need to worry too much about funding.

With Hai Bodong's strength, he could easily create a hunter squad, which would surely attract many high-level mages.

"It's him again!"

When Dongfang Lie saw that it was Li Xingze who made the move, he was furious. It was obvious that Li Xingze was targeting him!

"Do you really want to offend the Dongfang family?" Dongfang Lie stood up, looked at Li Xingze, and threatened him fiercely.

"Tch~" Li Xingze sneered, "Everyone's competing fairly, what's there to talk about being afraid of?"

A commotion erupted, and everyone's eyes were once again focused on Li Xingze.

This young man is not afraid of the Dongfang family at all. What is his background?

You absolutely must not offend them!

(End of this chapter)