After the slave owners went bankrupt, they all wanted to keep me as a mistress.

"Giving epic-grade red dragon essence to a maid... isn't that a waste of potions?!"

Another legendary swordsman shook his head slightly, unconsciously tightening his grip on his wine cup, and sighed softly, "Thirty mid-grade starstones, even for a descendant of a saint, isn't that too extravagant?"

The legendary swordsman smiled slightly.

This wasn't their first time attending the Duke's auction house, so they naturally knew that these few items were just appetizers, and the grand finale was yet to come!

"Hehe, this young master is participating in the Duke's auction house for the first time. He probably doesn't know what treasures are waiting for him. Since he wants to compete, let him compete. He's used up all his starstones on the first few treasures, so he'll miss out on the later ones!"

just.

At this moment, Duke Blaine's expression was quite interesting.

He originally planned to sell these three bottles of top-grade magic potions to that legendary mercenary leader at a low price, thereby deepening the connection between the two parties and paving the way for subsequent plans. Who would have thought that such a troublemaker would suddenly appear and interfere!

Unfortunately, the other party seems to be a descendant of a saint!

He couldn't afford to offend the descendant of a saint, nor did he dare to rashly involve him.

Firstly, the pie was already difficult to grow any larger. What the Duke of Blaine needed was to bring all the legendary professionals he knew into the business and build a huge chain of interests in the local area to ensure that the industry could continue.

The city's specialty, the black gold stone produced in its local mines, happens to be a strategic material for the empire. The empire requires that every piece of black gold stone produced here must be handed over to the national treasury.

But the purchase price set by the empire has not increased for thirty years!

Outside the Orion Empire, the production of Black Goldstone is extremely limited, and the purchase price is very high. As long as a portion of Black Goldstone can be smuggled out, one can easily reap huge profits!

However, Black Gold Stone has the characteristic of suppressing magic power, making it the most effective anti-magic material on this continent.

The Orion Empire became the most militarily powerful empire on the continent precisely because of its powerful Mage Council and its monopoly over the richest black gold mines on the continent.

If large quantities of black gold stone were to flow out and be used by enemy countries, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Therefore, imperial law stipulates that anyone who privately trades Black Gold Stone, regardless of the quantity or rank, shall be sentenced to death!

Even though Blaine Parker was a duke, he knew that his smuggling of Black Goldstone must never be exposed!

Over the years, he has made an unknown amount of money by smuggling black gold.

The bishop of the Sakashin Order, the Son of the Mist, was one of his main clients.

By selling Black Gold Stones to them, the Sakashin Order also continuously provided him with legendary and higher-level treasures, which he used to further deepen his relationship with these legendary professionals.

But no one expected that the Son of the Mist would suddenly fall in the capital!

In order to get these legendary professionals to help him out, Duke Blaine gritted his teeth and took out his most treasured potions, intending to sell them to these legendary professionals at a low price.

This was a last-minute change of ideas, and he hadn't informed these legendary professionals beforehand.

After all, legendary-level treasures are extremely valuable and cannot be given away for free every time.

Normally, Duke Blaine relies on his vast intelligence network and connections, as well as the legendary treasures provided by the Sakashin Order, to hold auction after auction to build relationships with these legendary professionals.

Moreover, the auction format can also serve as a form of evidence.

They participated in his auction and covered for him. If this matter comes to light later, all the legendary professionals present will be in deep trouble!

If it were a private gift, these legendary professionals would be able to sever ties with him in the future, which is unacceptable to Blaine.

He needs to make these legendary professionals all work for him, not someone he can cut ties with whenever he wants when something happens to him!

Of course, when Duke Blaine needs their help, he will also give them some precious legendary treasures at a discount.

However, he did not initially intend to bring out any particularly valuable treasures for this auction.

He had already sent invitations to these legendary professionals three months ago.

The Child of the Mist was captured half a month ago.

Duke Blaine changed his mind after learning the news. He originally wanted to give these legendary professionals a surprise, but he didn't expect to give himself a fright instead.

These three bottles of top-quality magic potions are worth fifty mid-grade starstones.

Mu Qiu may seem arrogant, but he actually got a bargain while Mu Qiu suffered a great loss!

However, Duke Blaine couldn't say it out loud yet, because there was also an epic-level professional present. This professional was not invited by him either, but had become interested after hearing that there was an epic-level treasure here.

Although there was no invitation, Duke Blaine certainly couldn't refuse an epic-level powerhouse.

"This, young master."

The Duke forced a smile, but his voice was hoarse. "Are you sure you want to bid? These potions are precious, but they might not be worth it for you..."

"I am very sure."

Mu Qiu interrupted him, saying casually, "My maid happens to have a trace of red dragon blood, so it's perfect for her to take."

Before he finished speaking, Fiona behind him suddenly opened her eyes wide, and her dragon tail involuntarily straightened.

These potions...were they all bought for her?

Master, what is the master trying to do?

Could it be... that Master wants to sprinkle the potion on Master's big ○○, so that if she wants to drink the potion, she has to do this or that shameful thing?!

Goo!

How could someone try to force her to submit in such a despicable way?!

This... this kind of thing! No matter how you look at it, you can't agree to it!

But... but this is epic-level red dragon essence...

Fiona's heart raced involuntarily, and she swallowed hard. She stole a glance at Mu Qiu's profile, then her gaze slowly moved down, finally settling on his waist.

Anyway, she was a slave and had no way to resist her master's wishes.

Rather than being forced to do this or that by my master, I'd rather drink the potion myself and then be forced to do that or that by my master!

"What's wrong, Fiona?"

Mu Qiu noticed Fiona's gaze, turned his head slightly, and asked softly, "Don't you want these potions?"

"Goo!"

Fiona's pretty face flushed red, her dragon tail swayed uneasily, and she began to ramble on: "This potion is for you, Master, to use yourself, isn't it? Even if you say it's for someone else to use, you're probably just planning to lie down there and let them lick the potion off the top, aren't you?"

Mu Qiu thought for a moment and decided that it wouldn't be a bad thing to give Fiona a little more sense of crisis, so he nodded with a smile: "Fiona, you've even learned to answer first now, huh? Hey, you guessed right!"

Fiona: "!!!"

what! ?

Master... really intends to do this?

No...no way, she was just joking. Master wouldn't actually pour the potion down, would she? She wouldn't do that, would she?

Compared to the shocked Fiona, some of the legendary professionals who overheard the conversation between the master and servant clutched their hearts, feeling that they could hardly bear the blow.

So this descendant of a saint bought such a precious potion just to play a little erotic game with his maid?!

"..."

Seeing that the situation was settled, Duke Blaine sighed inwardly, could only smile wryly, and announced: "In that case, these three bottles of potions belong to this young master. The price is thirty mid-grade starstones!"

The moment the transaction was completed, the legendary mercenary leader's face visibly darkened.

He had hoped to use this opportunity to improve his strength, but it was snatched away by a kid who appeared out of nowhere, which made anyone unhappy.

But considering that the other party might be a descendant of a saint, he had to suppress his displeasure and could only curse inwardly:

Damn aristocratic scions!

Just because you have money doesn't mean you're all that!

These wealthy nobles have no idea what these resources mean to us!

If I were to use the Red Dragon Essence, it would be enough to elevate my strength to a whole new level, giving me a greater chance of success when exploring dungeons next time.

Now look what's happened! Such a precious treasure has fallen into the hands of a maid, and is being used in such a despicable way. It's such a waste of a treasure!

Amidst the complex gazes of the crowd, the waiter presented three bottles of magic potions to Mu Qiu, who casually put them away.

Soon, the third item was brought to the auction stage.

This time, two waiters carried a long sandalwood box together.

The moment the wooden box was opened, a chilling light shot out, making the temperature in the entire hall seem to drop several degrees.

A long sword lay quietly in the box. Its blade was slender and gleamed with a faint silver light. An ice-blue gemstone was inlaid at the hilt, and the guard was carved with exquisite dragon patterns.

"Please look at Ji, everyone!"

Duke Blaine's voice rang out again.

At this point, his expression had softened considerably.

This time, he wasn't auctioning potions, but weapons.

Surely this descendant of a saint wouldn't buy it again?

A legendary weapon! With that kid's gold-level strength, along with the peak gold-level maid beside him and the maid in his arms who was at the early stage of orogeny, they simply couldn't use this weapon!

This time, it's definitely going to be a sure thing!

"This Frost Dragon's Breath is a masterpiece made in the later years of a legendary master blacksmith! The blade incorporates the bone powder of a frost dragon and eternal ice crystals, making it not only incredibly sharp but also capable of releasing a frost aura to slow down the opponent's movements."

He paused, then added meaningfully, "Most importantly, this sword contains a trace of the Frost Dragon Soul, making it a legendary weapon with a spirit!"

"Of course, if this Frost Dragon Soul were refined, professionals below the Mithril level could break through one or two minor realms or even one major realm... But I don't think anyone would use it like that, haha."

Duke Blaine made a joke to lighten the somewhat quiet atmosphere, but he didn't notice that Mu Qiu suddenly sat up straight again.

Ok?

Could it allow professionals below the Mithril level to directly break through a major realm?

Fiona was already a Gold Peak professional. If she were to first devour the Frost Dragon Soul and then take the Epic Red Dragon Essence Potion, wouldn't she be able to leap two major realms in one go and reach the Mithril Peak realm?

I happen to have some spare high-grade and top-grade starstones on hand, which I can give to Fiona to forge a legendary long-tier!

In that case, her ascension to legendary status will be just a matter of minutes!

"of course."

Duke Blaine continued, "The true value of this sword goes far beyond this. If the Frost Dragon Soul within is extracted by a legendary expert, it can be used to forge powerful ice-based items or as a medium for certain special rituals."

"It can be said that the combined value of this top-tier legendary weapon and that top-tier Frost Dragon Soul is no less than that of an ordinary epic weapon!"

This time, the Duke didn't keep them in suspense any longer and told the other professionals present directly about the quality of this legendary weapon and the Dragon Soul!

If that descendant of a saint were to get away with it again, he would feel like dying.

"Starting bid... fifteen medium-grade starstones!"

No sooner had the Duke finished speaking than someone began to bid: "Twenty mid-grade starstones."

The bidder was the legendary swordsman, who was clearly interested in the legendary longsword that possessed a spirit.

"Twenty-two pieces."

Black Mage also joined the bidding; he was very interested in the dragon soul.

"Twenty-three pieces."

"Twenty-four pieces..."

The price gradually increased, and soon it reached twenty-five medium-grade starstones.

Just as the noble swordsman was about to raise the price again, Mu Qiu finally spoke up.

"and many more."

He suddenly asked, "Duke, if the dragon soul within this sword were absorbed by a Gold-level or Orichalcum-level professional, would there be any side effects?"

Duke Blaine paused, a sudden bad feeling creeping into his heart, but he dared not lie and could only answer honestly: