Chapter 1168 - 1034: Familiar Memories

Chapter 1168: Chapter 1034: Familiar Memories

Faced with his boss’s doubts, the Earth Attribute A-level carefully suggested.

"Ike has yet to reclaim the field, not only because the opponent is formidable, but possibly due to strict control over information channels."

Though his cultivation level is not high, he is meticulous in his thinking, while his lord rarely pays attention to such trivial matters.

The man is intelligent as well, and upon hearing this, he spoke thoughtfully, "You mean... have him scout for us?"

You’ve figured it out! The A-level nodded, "Or he’s in the open, we’re in the shadows... isn’t it great to have someone divert attention?"

"Let’s do as you say!" The man slapped his thigh, "First, identify the target before making a move!"

"How audacious, letting us spend so much money in vain, this can’t be left unresolved!"

Qu Jianlei and his companions arrived at a new residence, which this time was slightly inferior—a dilapidated warehouse.

The Nutrient Injection explained, stating that inspections everywhere are quite stringent, "Though we’re not afraid, why provoke unnecessary trouble?"

Primarily, although the warehouse is old, basic living facilities are complete.

Besides, the warehouse theoretically still belongs to the government, with controlled access, and is currently in a forgotten state.

It’s also close to Triumph Square, just about a dozen kilometers away.

Near noon the next day, Qu Jianlei and his companion returned to the square.

The atmosphere was somewhat tense, with significantly more city guards than yesterday, and spot checks were conducted, though supreme beings were rarely inspected.

After wandering around, there really wasn’t anything exciting to be found.

In the afternoon, the main auction hall opened, and the two entered again, choosing room 112.

This time, Qu Jianlei was purely in the mindset of an observer.

After all, finding a bargain is impossible; although the host’s appraisal might not always be accurate, the presence of too many wealthy individuals at the venue makes up for it.

Midway through the auction, Qu Jianlei finally spotted an item he was quite interested in.

It was a palm-sized pair of scissors, shaped like a dragon’s head, with the mouth open at the tip.

The auctioneer claimed it was a Dharma Artifact that could be big or small, exceptionally sharp, and could automatically track, suitable for supreme beings of the Gold Attribute.

A rare attacking-type Dharma Artifact, somewhat old and without divine inscriptions, thus opening at just twelve billion.

This had the feel of the Golden Jiao Scissors, making it impossible for Qu Jianlei to ignore.

Initially, the bids didn’t rise very fast, and when it reached twenty-four billion, he attempted to bid "thirty billion."

In truth, he didn’t have silver notes amounting to thirty billion, but with gold and other hard currency, he could barely cobble together the sum.

However, paying in that way would seem a bit shabby, easily looked down upon by others.

Qu Jianlei thought that if the silver notes were insufficient, he could ask Nutrient Injection to supplement, and he could pay him back in gold later.

Yet he didn’t even mention this, as he felt... it was unlikely to win the bid.

Sure enough, the next moment, someone offered forty billion, jumping ten billion in one go!

Qu Jianlei instinctively thought that this style must be from room 169, that fellow indeed was specifically targeting him.

But this time, he misjudged—the bid came from another party, one that had previously competed over the leading treasure in the last session.

Facing such opponents, it’s utterly powerless, for they can lay out billions in funds for competition.

However, Nutrient Injection remained resilient, "Don’t be intimidated by them... is this item very important to you?"

Qu Jianlei did acknowledge the point; even the strongest forces cannot spend money without restraint.

The expectation of return on a project varies, so does the investment.

But he truly didn’t want to seek help from Nutrient Injection anymore—the guy genuinely was straightforward!

When the arrow’s on the string, there’s no choice but to shoot, accepting help is okay, but in this circumstance, it’s unnecessary.

Ultimately, these Scissor Spiritual Artifacts sold for one hundred and sixty billion, even higher than the starting price of the Magic Robe!

For an old Dharma Artifact with attribute requirements to fetch such a price, it’s truly remarkable.

What Qu Jianlei noticed was that the final successful bidder wasn’t that very powerful force.

They participated a few times, quickly giving up upon failing to intimidate the opponents.

But this situation wasn’t entirely unexpected for him, "Could they be a shill?"

"A shill?" Nutrient Injection thought for a moment and shook his head slowly, "Sir, if you owned this item, would you be willing to sell it?"

"So if they’re shills, there’s definitely something wrong with this Dharma Artifact... if not, so be it."

Qu Jianlei laughed upon hearing this, "You sure know how to comfort people."

Afterwards, he didn’t make any more bids; it wasn’t due to a lack of desirable items rather the bidders were all too crazy.

Room 169 placed bids several times but never succeeded.

In the evening, the second main auction session concluded, and the VIPs in various rooms left one after another through secret passages.

The passages were maze-like, winding back and forth, eventually leading to one of twelve exits.

The exits are public, and the departing VIPs are generally seen by observant individuals.

But it doesn’t matter, as long as no one knows which room they came from.

Even if someone holds a grudge due to bidding, it’s impossible to catch every VIP and check them one by one.

——If they had the strength for that, wouldn’t it be easier to just seize the auction hall?

In fact, when the VIPs enter, they are also seen by others, and this cannot be prevented.

As long as one is not recognized, there is really not much danger to speak of.

However, as Qu Jianlei walked out of the exit, he still felt that someone was subtly watching him.

He was accustomed to being cautious, so he quietly sensed—still using the Divine Sense Technique.

Simply using Spiritual Power to perceive would be too easy to be detected by others.

He sensed three people with the highest suspicion and secretly noted their aura.

The aura of these three was very well concealed and extremely difficult to capture; he had done his best.

As for leaving Divine Sense on the other... he wasn’t that arrogant; surely more than one Supreme was paying attention here.

The two drove away, and while on the road, the Nutrient Injection suddenly spoke.

"When you came out just now, you seemed to have a bit of emotional fluctuation?"

"Huh?" Qu Jianlei looked at him suspiciously, "You can even perceive that?"

"Maybe because of amnesia," the Nutrient Injection answered calmly, "My perception is more delicate than most people."

"But this ability is hit or miss, can’t rely on it; sometimes it’s just scaring myself."

Is that so? Qu Jianlei casually asked, "Then what did you perceive at that time?"

The Nutrient Injection pursed his lips, "Just sensed your emotional fluctuation, nothing else... should there be more?"

Forget it, no need to scare you! Qu Jianlei shook his head, "Being cautious is never wrong."

The Nutrient Injection nodded, lowered his eyelids, with a vague flash in his eyes.

When the two returned to the warehouse, a Supreme was at the door unexpectedly.

The Supreme sat behind a big tree, saw them but made no sound, just slightly nodded, as a greeting.

Qu Jianlei didn’t sense malice from him, glanced at the Nutrient Injection.

Noticing the indifferent expression on the other’s face, he couldn’t be bothered to concern further.

Close to midnight, someone called the Nutrient Injection’s watch.

The Nutrient Injection muttered a few words, greeted Qu Jianlei, and left.

Because of the feeling during the afternoon dispersal, Qu Jianlei felt uneasy, asked Little Lake to keep an eye on him.

The Big Head Butterfly turned, "He put away the watch and the Pioneer."

Qu Jianlei subconsciously wanted to release a strand of Divine Sense but eventually gave up the thought.

Monitoring one’s own people isn’t a good habit, plus the Nutrient Injection is a bit eerie.

Since the Supreme at the door didn’t follow to protect him, safety isn’t likely a major concern.

The Nutrient Injection was gone for several hours, thankfully returned before dawn.

The fourth day of the auction, another day without the main auction; Qu Jianlei and Nutrient Injection came in the morning.

That night, the Nutrient Injection went out again, returning at dawn, looking a bit sluggish.

Today is the last day of the auction, at the main auction house, there are items Qu Jianlei is interested in.

It was a blue Ancient Bell the size of a human head, with three archaic inscriptions, not in seal script but in bell script.

According to the Auctioneer, this is a very powerful Dharma Artifact.

The bell can vary in size, not only trapping people but also emitting sound waves and Spiritual Attack.

The downside is its consumption of Inner Breath is extremely high.

Supreme of Spiritual Attribute can use it alone, but to unleash a full-powered strike requires overdrawing a large amount of blood and energy, causing serious consequences.

Mild cases require ten to eighteen years to recover, severe cases might damage the foundation or even reduce Vitality.

Only Supreme of Spiritual Attribute can drive it; other attribute Supremes... Okay, the Auctioneer also gave a suggestion.

That is, collecting the Five Elements Supremes—gold, wood, water, fire, earth—to drive this Dharma Artifact together.

As for how to collect them, and how to cooperate... the Auctioneer didn’t say.

It’s not that he’s deliberately leaving people in suspense, in fact, there’s no unified understanding among the Awakened regarding this.

The Imperial thoroughly masters the cycles of the Five Elements, but many theories exist on how to collaborate better.

No theory has gained unanimous recognition by the Awakened System.

Many factions are currently researching this super project, but the progress... remains a mystery.

Despite its obvious flaws, the Ancient Bell’s attack methods are sharp, power is strong, thus the starting bid is twenty billion.

While the Auctioneer introduced the bell, the Nutrient Injection glanced at Qu Jianlei, "Master, do you recognize those three ancient inscriptions?"

Of course, I do! Qu Jianlei rubbed his temples, answered casually, "Such a thing, someone actually dares to bring out?"

The Nutrient Injection blinked, "Do you also consider it... Supreme above’s Magical Treasure?"

Obviously good, isn’t it? Qu Jianlei slightly nodded, secretly regretting.

I can’t afford to bid on this treasure, but those Awakened who stray, can’t fully utilize the Soul Suppressing Bell’s might!

Just then, the Auctioneer announced the bidding start, the Nutrient Injection was the first to bid, "Three hundred billion!"

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