A plant Soul Seed possesses the ability to devour poison, allowing the Plant System to simultaneously possess multiple different toxins by consuming them.
The Wind-type Soul Seed contains a potent neurotoxin. These two Soul Seeds can be said to complement each other, and their combined power is quite good. However, their characteristics are very niche, which is precisely why Lin Chen was able to acquire them at a bargain.
"No need, I'm heading back to the Demon Capital. I plan to go see it myself!" Lin Chen said.
Jiang Xin nodded and said, "Alright then, the address is at the International Trade Center in the Demon Capital!"
After giving some instructions and bidding farewell to Jiang Xin, Lin Chen departed from Feiniao City.
Two days later, Lin Chen arrived at the International Trade Center in the Demon Capital. To enter the International Trade Center, one needed a certain level of status.
Lin Chen presented his Hunter Badge and successfully entered. After several years of hunting demons, Lin Chen was now a Grandmaster Hunter.
"Lin Chen, you're here too!"
Just then, a familiar voice rang out. Lin Chen looked in the direction of the sound and saw Mo Fan, accompanied by a handsome man.
"What a coincidence, Mo Fan, I didn't expect you to be here too!" Lin Chen said with a smile.
Glancing at the man beside Mo Fan, Lin Chen then asked, "This is?"
"He's my friend, Zhao Manyan!" Mo Fan introduced.
Mo Fan then introduced Lin Chen to Zhao Manyan again: "This is my friend, Lin Chen. He's from Bo City, just like me!"
Lin Chen nodded slightly, extended his right hand, and said, "Hello, Zhao Manyan, my name is Lin Chen!"
Zhao Manyan immediately extended his right hand and said happily, "Haha, it's a pleasure to meet you! I've long heard of the Fire Courtyard's number one in the main campus. So you're Mo Fan's friend! I also watched the video of your competition, it was amazing, buddy. Bo City is truly a great place, rich in talent, producing two Great Demon Kings in a row!"
Zhao Manyan had a good personality, outgoing and cheerful, and somewhat overly familiar. Ai Tutu was also overly familiar, but the two were Worlds apart. Zhao Manyan spoke very politely, always saying pleasant things, while Ai Tutu was straightforward and very willful.
Lin Chen smiled and said, "Young Master Zhao's name is known to everyone at Mingzhu Academy. I didn't expect to run into you two here today!"
Mo Fan smiled and said, "It is quite a coincidence. I heard that a Lightning-type Spirit Seed is being auctioned today, so I want to buy it!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Chen suddenly understood. He said, "It seems you've earned quite a bit recently!"
Mo Fan laughed awkwardly and humbly said, "Not at all, it's just small change!"
Lin Chen smiled slightly. He understood Lingling's bounty missions all too well; the words "dirty and messy" were the most fitting description.
"The auction is about to begin. Lin Chen, are you here alone? Why don't you join us?" Zhao Manyan invited.
"Okay!" Lin Chen nodded, accepting Zhao Manyan's invitation. Led by Zhao Manyan, the three quickly arrived at a private box.
Soon after, the auction officially began. The items auctioned in the early stages were suitable for Intermediate Mages, and Lin Chen was completely uninterested.
Soon, the Lightning-type Spirit Seed appeared. After a round of bidding, Mo Fan successfully bid for the Lightning-type Spirit Seed—Thousand Jun.
"Mo Fan, I have a Fire-type Spirit Seed here that can amplify Fire System magic by 2.5 times. Are you interested?" Lin Chen asked.
Rather than letting this Spirit Seed gather dust in the Spirit World, it was better to sell it to Mo Fan.
Due to the assistance of energy crystals in magic cultivation, Lin Chen and the girls cultivated extremely quickly before reaching the High-level. Once they reached the High-level, they could absorb Soul Seeds, so Lin Chen lacked Soul Seeds and had no use for Spirit Seeds.
Upon hearing this, Mo Fan's eyes lit up, and he asked, "How much?"
Lin Chen smiled and said, "How about twenty million?"
Mo Fan pondered for a moment, then nodded and replied, "Alright, thank you!"
This price was clearly several million cheaper than outside. Mo Fan was grateful for this, and the two immediately completed the transaction.
After receiving Mo Fan's payment, Lin Chen couldn't help but think to himself: Mo Fan is indeed rich. Two Spirit Seeds cost him over forty million. It seems he hasn't sold few essence souls recently.
Even the lowest-grade Servant-level essence soul has a market price of at least three million, and it's hard to find. If one wants to buy it smoothly, they must pay extra.
Therefore, if it's just about money, as long as Mo Fan works hard, he can become the richest person in the World. His little loach is truly heaven-defying.
Having obtained Lin Chen's Spirit Seed, Mo Fan's goal for this trip was more than accomplished, but he did not leave. Instead, he took the opportunity today to broaden his horizons.
Zhao Manyan, who was by his side, continuously explained, and the difference between common Mages and children of noble families immediately became apparent.
As one item after another was sold, today's auction also drew to a close.
During this time, Lin Chen also gained a little. He spent 120 million to acquire a Star River Vein.
Whether it was the Star River Vein or the Star Sea Heavenly Vein, both belonged to strategic resources and were important resources for Mages to quickly break through bottlenecks.
For this type of resource, Lin Chen would buy it whenever he saw it, as long as the price wasn't too outrageous, he could accept it!
"Next is the grand finale item of this auction, a Wind-type Soul Seed named Wind Gale. Its birthplace is filled with endless gales. According to evaluation, the gales are extremely domineering and sharp. Each gale is incredibly sharp. Once the Wind Gale Soul Seed is absorbed, a large amount of gales can be formed. The invisible gales are like countless sharp daggers, making it impossible to guard against. Whether for offense or defense, it can achieve unexpected effects!"
The auctioneer passionately introduced this Wind-type Soul Seed. He paused, looked at the crowd's reactions, and then continued to introduce: "This Wind-type Soul Seed can amplify a Wind System Mage's magic power by 6 times, making its power a top-tier among Soul Seeds. Not only that, it can also grant the Mage a Wind Gale Domain. Everyone present understands how precious a Soul Seed with a Domain is. Alright, I won't say more. The starting bid for this Wind Gale Soul Seed is eight hundred million, and each bid must not be less than ten million. Let the bidding begin!"
As the auctioneer's words fell, the people present eagerly bid. This Soul Seed could be described as the best of the best.
"It was indeed not in vain to come today!" Lin Chen muttered to himself, the corners of his mouth slightly upturned. He was very satisfied with this Soul Seed, and he was determined to get it this time.
"Eight hundred and fifty million!"
"Nine hundred and thirty million!"
"One billion and forty million!"
"One billion and one hundred and sixty million!"
"..."
"It seems there are quite a few people who know their goods!" Lin Chen sighed to himself.
The bidding didn't increase by ten million at a time. In just half a minute, the bidding price reached one billion two hundred million.
This scene left Mo Fan stunned. Are rich people so crazy now?
"Old Zhao, what's going on here? It's just a Soul Seed, is it really that valuable?" Mo Fan asked, puzzled.
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