Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 422: Fox Tail Relic

The giant egg was eventually auctioned off for a high price of two thousand naturae coins.

The rare items that made it to the Ancestral Court's grand auction were carefully selected; indeed, many were of high quality.

Among them, what interested Tang San most were some rare ores. After all, he had long since noticed that many of the minerals on Falan Planet were unfamiliar even to the demon and nymph clans who sent them for auction.

On the other hand, even if the minerals slightly differed from what he knew, he could generally tell when he saw something good and what he could do with it.

He thus placed bids himself and also had Zhang Haoxuan bid for him, securing several types of ore for low prices.

These items were in fact his main targets for attending the auction.

"Next, our auction item is likely the smallest in size at this auction, but its value is quite significant. Frankly, I would like to acquire it myself if possible, as it holds extraordinary meaning for us demons of the fox race."

Judging from the contour of the bulge under the red fabric on the cart, it appeared as though there was nothing but an ordinary tray. The item on the tray seemed to be quite tiny, and it didn't stick out in any way.

The expression of the Blue Fox auctioneer was somewhat complex, and from her eyes, one could see that what she had just said was indeed from the heart.

What could this extraordinary item related to the fox race be?

This time, the Blue Fox auctioneer did not remove the red cloth directly from the auction cart. Instead, she bowed deeply to the cart, showing respectful homage, before carefully lifting the red cloth with both hands to reveal the item inside.

A faint seven-colored glow radiated from the tray, a halo that gave those who could see it an extraordinary sensation.

That was, of course, to those who could see it. Without visual abilities like Tang San’s, it would be nearly impossible to discern what the auction item on the cart was from a distance. As expected, it was indeed very small.

Tang San had to activate his Purple Demon Eyes and augment his vision with the Discerning Eye of Heaven to make it out.

Three transparent needle-like objects were, were displayed on the auction cart. They emitted a faint, seven-colored sheen, giving off a very peculiar feeling.

Even with Tang San's knowledge, he couldn't immediately identify what this was.

With a somewhat complex expression, the Blue Fox auctioneer said, "These three are the treasures of our entire fox race. They have been put up for auction by the Crimson Fox clan. If there are any of our fox race guests bidding, please strive to bring them back to the fox race."

Right after saying this, she seemed to sense something, and her expression changed slightly, with a flash of helplessness and wistfulness appearing in her eyes. She continued, "This auction item is called the Fox Tail Relic. In our fox race, it only appears after the remains of a powerful and virtuous individual are cremated. The Fox Tail Relic has great symbolic significance for our clan. The ancestors who could produce a Fox Tail Relic were all people who made significant contributions to our race.

"Due to the Crimson Fox clan's extreme financial difficulties in recent years, to prevent more of their members from becoming playthings, they have put these three Fox Tail Relics up for auction to improve their clan's livelihood. The Fox Tail Relic has the effect of calming the mind and soothing the spirit, allowing the holder to cultivate without ever suffering from inner demons or experiencing bloodline backlash. It is especially beneficial when absorbing essence blood, making it a rare and precious item. The starting bid is one thousand naturae coins."

Inside the VIP room of number 336, Tang San’s gaze remained fixed on the three Fox Tail Relics. They gave him a very peculiar feeling.

As he examined their fortune, in his vision, they actually manifested as a faint golden color. Tang San had only seen such a phenomenon on himself, though his platinum pillar of light reached the sky, whereas the Fox Tail Relics themselves were pale gold, with their brilliance restrained.

Tang San could also faintly see a hint of red within this pale gold. Although he didn’t dare to probe with his divine consciousness, he could clearly sense that these three Fox Tail Relics were truly, truly extraordinary.

Of course, the price of good items was certainly not low. These three Fox Tail Relics were, up to this point, the most expensive items.

The starting bid was one thousand naturae coins, which was quite steep.

No bloodline backlash, no inner demon influence.

This was a useful quality for those who needed it, but it definitely wasn’t for everybody.

Tang San first thought that if the Lion-Tiger Beast line had gotten it before meeting him, it would have been quite helpful, at least in controlling their bloodline conflict.

"One thousand one hundred naturae coins!"

The first bid came quickly. Clearly, the value of the Fox Tail Relics, combined with the Blue Fox auctioneer's appeal to the fox race, had an effect.

"One thousand two hundred naturae coins."

The price began to climb.

Fox Tail Relics were probably very rare, perhaps never seen before by those not belonging to the fox race. Although the price was rising, it wasn't particularly fast. The bidders were clearly hesitant.

"Teacher, do you know about Fox Tail Relics?" Tang San asked Zhang Haoxuan through voice transmission.

"Never heard of them," Zhang Haoxuan replied without hesitation. "There’s some doubt about this item’s usefulness. Inner demons might occur in the case of nymph cultivation, but not much in demon clans since their cultivation is nothing more than direct bloodline evolution. As for bloodline backlash, if a bloodline is strong enough and doesn’t randomly devour other types of essence blood, it’s not really an issue. This item feels somewhat superfluous."

Tang San narrowed his eyes; his opinion of the three Fox Tail Relics vastly differed from Zhang Haoxuan’s.

The true effect of these items was likely far greater than what the Blue Fox auctioneer described. Otherwise, it wouldn't have such a starting bid.

"One thousand eight hundred naturae coins." The price was nearly doubling.

"Two thousand naturae coins... thank you, number 336."

Yes, Tang San had just bid again. And at this moment, his eyes were filled with determination. These three Fox Tail Relics were items he was resolved to acquire.

"Two thousand one hundred naturae coins."

The Blue Fox auctioneer became visibly tense after Tang San's bid. Because VIP 336 had won the God-Slaying Sword yesterday, implying they were likely from the lion or tiger races, not the fox race! Naturally, she sincerely hoped these three Fox Tail Relics wouldn’t fall into the hands of an outsider.

"Two thousand three hundred naturae coins." Tang San bid again.

"Two thousand four hundred naturae coins."

There was still a competitor. At this price, only one voice was left bidding against Tang San.

He directly upped the bid by two hundred. "Two thousand six hundred naturae coins."

The opponent followed up again. "Two thousand seven hundred."

Tang San calmly countered. "Three thousand."

When the three thousand naturae coins bid appeared, the entire hall fell silent. This had already set the record for today’s auction prices.

Were the three artifacts from the Fox Tail genuinely worth that much? A thousand naturae coins for each of these needle-like relics! It was mind-blowing.

The entity competing with Tang San finally gave up and didn't bid further. Clearly, three thousand was beyond their limit.

"Three thousand naturae coins, any other bids?" The Blue Fox auctioneer diligently searched for other bidders. Unfortunately, she was destined to be disappointed.

"Three thousand naturae coins three times... Sold to number 336."

At the moment the gavel fell, the Blue Fox auctioneer seemed drained of strength, appearing somewhat disheartened.

The three Fox Tail Relics were taken away, and another auctioneer who looked visibly more energetic replaced the one on stage.

Meanwhile, in room 336, Tang San could feel a weight lifted off his shoulders. Even if they weren’t useful to most people, these objects were priceless to him.