?61: Chapter 62: Stunning Royal Sister 61: Chapter 62: Stunning Royal Sister “A mask?”

    “Just a shabby mask made of unidentifiable material, what’s so extraordinary about it?!”

    “They even mentioned it’s comparable to the Black Jade Intermittent Ointment, clearly they are just playing with everyone’s anticipation.”

    The crowd looked at the ancient black mask on the auction stage, their faces filled with disappointment.

    In contrast, Ye Wudao suddenly sat up straight, his eyes emitting a bright gleam.

    “The Phantom Mask!”

    On the stage, the beautiful auctioneer was not surprised by the crowd’s reaction.

    “Do not underestimate this mask, it was discovered by a predecessor in an ancient site,”

    she explained with a smile.

    “According to that predecessor, in order to obtain this mask, they had to sacrifice seven martial artists at the Transforming Energy level and even severely injured a second-grade Martial Arts Grandmaster!”

    Hiss!

    The entire venue erupted!

    “A mask that cost so many powerful fighters must not be ordinary,” someone asked, “What is the effect of this mask?”

    The beautiful auctioneer shook her head, “We had it appraised by an old appraiser, and it was found that wearing this mask can conceal one’s aura, making it undetectable by anyone.

    As for other functions, we do not know yet!”

    Upon hearing this, the flicker of interest in the eyes of many below had significantly decreased.

    “Cut, after all that, it’s just a mask that can conceal one’s aura!”

    “Exactly, just making it sound more mysterious than it is.”

    “This mysterious mask, starting bid three hundred million, each increment must not be less than five million!” The beautiful auctioneer, regardless of the crowd’s reaction, proceeded with the procedure and gently knocked the auction hammer.

    “The auction officially begins.”

    “How is it worth that much?” many people shook their heads.

    “I never expected to encounter the Phantom Mask here, this is great!” Ye Wudao’s eyes were exceptionally excited.

    “Master, what is the Phantom Mask?” Xiong Fei, surprised by Ye Wudao’s reaction, curiously asked, “Didn’t the beautiful auctioneer say it’s only for concealing one’s breath?”

    “She’s not wrong, but she only knows part of the story, the real power of this mask lies in its ability to ‘become invisible’ when worn at night!” Ye Wudao’s eyes shone with a mischievous light.

    If the mask were in hand, its uses would be infinite.

    “Invisible, that’s impossible!” It wasn’t just Xiong Fei who was shocked, Su Yueli and the other lady were also very surprised.

    “It’s not true invisibility, but when wearing this Phantom Mask, one can essentially blend into the night, becoming undetectable, it’s quite spectacular!” Ye Wudao said with a longing look.

    Although many at the auction weren’t interested in this mask, there were a very few who recognized its extraordinary value.

    “Three hundred million!” Just then, a domineering voice came from a private box on the fifth floor, shaking all directions.

    “My goodness, a super VIP from Booth No.2 on the fifth floor has made a move!” The beautiful auctioneer was so excited, the entire venue boiled over!

    Auctions were held many times a year, but it was rare for anyone to be in the fifth floor booths!

    To qualify for the fifth floor was something money couldn’t buy, one had to fulfill the status of a Martial Arts Grandmaster!

    “Four hundred million!” Just then, a cold female voice came from the fifth floor again, completely devoid of emotion.

    “My Lord, a guest from Booth No.

    1 on the fifth floor, bidding four hundred million!” The beautiful auctioneer was so shocked she could barely speak.

    Two guests from fifth floor booths appearing was shocking enough, but both competing was something that hadn’t happened in decades.

    The person in Booth No.2 on the fifth floor was clearly stunned, then coldly spoke, “I am Tie Tu, the master of the Iron Axe Martial Arts School.

    I hope, for my sake, you will cease your bidding!”

    Hiss!

    The thousands in the audience gasped in shock!

    “The master of the Iron Axe Martial Arts School—Tie Tu!”

    “This is one of the top ten fighters in Jianghai Province, a real big shot, powerful and aggressive, lawless, a guest of honor for the governor of Jianghai Province!”

    “This is crazy!”

    “Your reputation is worth nothing!” A cold female voice came from Booth No.

    1, completely refuting the face of the master of the Iron Axe Martial Arts School.

    “Fine, fine, fine, if that’s how it is, then I’ll see this through to the end!” Tie Tu sneered, then continued to bid, “Five hundred million!”

    “Six hundred million!”

    “Seven hundred million!”

    “Eight hundred million!”

    “One billion!”

    Soon, the mask was auctioned for one billion, setting a record for the highest price ever at the auction.

    The audience watched the two immortals fighting, left with nothing but shock.

    Ye Wudao, wide-eyed, hurriedly said to Xiong Fei, “Big Bear, got some money to lend?”

    “Young Master, all the money I had was spent on buying Black Jade Ointment!” Xiong Fei replied with a bitter smile.

    Ye Wudao could only pin his last hopes on Su Yueli, flashing a pitiable expression, “Wife, I want that phantom mask!”

    “Ye Wudao, don’t think I don’t know what you’re plotting.

    Are you planning to wear the mask at night to sneak around and peek at beauties?” Su Yueli bluntly exposed Ye Wudao’s intentions.

    “How could that be!

    Mainly because this handsome guy looks so good, it’s not safe to go out at night.

    With this phantom mask, the safety factor would greatly increase!” Ye Wudao said earnestly.

    “Hmph, easier said than sung but even if I believed you, it wouldn’t help.

    The mask has already been auctioned for one billion.

    Even if I sold the company right now, I don’t have a billion to lend you,” Su Yueli said with an expressive look of speechlessness.

    “Alright...”

    Ye Wudao sighed, his face full of disappointment as he suppressed his urge to bid.

    It can’t be helped, who let me be poor!

    Those old fogeys on the mountain, each one richer than entire nations, yet each one stingier than the next!

    Over the years, I haven’t done little hard labor for those old men, not to mention cleaning up their messes!

    No credit for achievements, but surely for hard work, right?

    And on the day I came down the mountain, they couldn’t even bear to give me a penny!

    While Ye Wudao was complaining about his own master, the battle for the phantom mask had reached a fever pitch!

    “One billion once, one billion twice,”

    The lady auctioneer struck her gavel.

    “Any more bids?”

    Master Tie Tu was clearly infuriated but knew he couldn’t bid any higher.

    He scoffed, “This is the first time someone has snatched love with a sword from us at Tie Fu Martial Arts Academy.

    I’d like you to state your name!”

    Anyone with a discerning eye could see Master Tie Tu wanted revenge; after all, as the respected master of the formidable Tie Fu Martial Arts Academy, ranking among the top ten in Jiang Hai Province, no one dared defy him!

    “Ask for my name,” a cold female voice brimming with disdain replied, “you aren’t worthy.”

    “Not worthy?” Master Tie Tu laughed in extreme anger, “Good, good, good.

    I, Tie Tu, will remember you and do remember your own words, lest you regret them!”

    The last few words carried the taste of gritting teeth.

    “It’s amazing that someone dared to snatch it right from Master Tie Tu’s hands!”

    “Heh, just a rash youngster.

    What use is having so much money if you’ve offended the Tie Fu Martial Arts Academy?

    Will you even live to spend it?”

    “Yes, well, alas...” many people shook their heads in pity, already imagining Master Tie Tu’s brutal side.

    “One billion for the second time, one billion for the third time,”

    The lady auctioneer was thrilled.

    “Congratulations to the guest in booth number one on the fifth floor for purchasing the ancient mask at the price of one billion, setting a new record for the highest ever at this auction house!”

    The scene switched to the booth on the fifth floor.

    Two burly men stood guard, one with a dragon tattooed on his arm and the other with a tiger; their presence was formidable, almost unbearable to look directly at.

    “Sitting here makes my back and waist ache.

    Little Dragon, Little Tiger, come over and massage my legs and beat my back,” a high-cold regal woman lazily reclined on the sofa, a Persian cat nestled in her arms, as she commanded faintly.

    “Yes, Young Mistress!”

    The two burly men respectfully began their routine service.

    “Young Mistress, why did you spend ten billion on a mask?” Little Dragon asked curiously.

    “Heh, it’s a gift,” the high-cold regal woman said lightly.

    The scene switched to booth 404.

    “Alright, the show’s over; let’s head back!” Ye Wudao sighed, full of regret for not having won the phantom mask he had long desired.

    “It’s better you didn’t get it.

    Saves you using it to sneak peeks at beautiful women!” Su Yueli said.

    “Exactly, you might even spy on others bathing!” Xu Yuanyuan covered her mouth and said.

    Ye Wudao rolled his eyes: “Am I that kind of person?”

    Thud thud.

    Just then, a knocking sound came.

    “Mr.

    Ye, the phantom mask you bid on, we have brought it to you.”