Chapter 26: Just a Little Bit More

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When Mu Qinglan heard this, her eyes widened, and she felt shocked.

Star matrices were special weapons that had been refined by Star Formation Masters and had more obvious benefits than an ordinary Yuan Weapon.

A star matrix can not only attack an enemy, but it could also be used to restore energy and heal wounds!

So, it’s a very energy-consuming process for a Star Formation Master to refine a star matrix.

A Star Formation Master was an extraordinary profession in the continent because of the high requirement for talent in all aspects. Among a hundred thousand people, it was possible that none would succeed in becoming a Star Formation Master.

This was why Star Formation Masters were held in high regard, and the star matrix that any of them refined was considered very precious. It was also not surprising that these weapons would be highly-priced.

After all, these star matrices were considered to be priceless in the market.

Moreover, the auction house had confirmed it to be a Level 3 star matrix, which meant that it was refined by a Star Formation Master who was at minimum a Level 3!

There were not more than five Star Formation Masters in the entire empire who could reach this level!

Even in the Imperial Capital, a Level 3 star matrix would invite fierce competition, much less a small city like Luo Xi City!

Interest flashed in Mu Qinglan’s eyes as she fixed her gaze on the black box sitting on the crystal stage. 

Xia Zhong had obviously expected the crowd’s eager reaction, and he opened the box slowly with a faint smile on his face.

A grayish silver orb that was the size of a fist sat quietly in the box, and there were three tiny starbursts on it.

Sure enough, it was a Level 3 star matrix.

However, this star matrix seemed to be a little old? In some places, there were even traces of rust on it.

Apparently, many people also noticed this and looked a little confused. 

Xia Zhong chuckled. He didn’t hide this fact and said bluntly, “This star matrix which we obtained by chance has some obvious flaws. But, after our appraisal, it’s only due to its age. It can still perform what a normal Level 3 star matrix can do. So, you can bid with peace of mind.” 

The fact that Xia Shang Auction House dared to put the item up for auction was already proof of the value of this item.

At this moment, the doubts on everyone’s face and heart dissipated instantly.

Mu Qinglan pondered to herself.

Her current cultivation realm was really too low. She wouldn’t have enough power to fight back if she encountered danger. Mu Ye had only been a Novice, and her opponents would definitely be far beyond that level!

If she could get her hands on this star matrix, it would help her a lot.

Although the price was shocking, it still didn’t stop the crowd from wanting to have it for themselves.

For Mu Qinglan to get it, it would take her a lot of effort.

As for the people from prominent families, their blood was already boiling with excitement.

The information they received previously was true!

Even if they had to fight with all their money, they would try their best to get their hands on that star matrix!

With such a starting bid, ordinary people were naturally not even qualified to participate in the bid.

Only a few families in the city were able to compete.

At that moment, several of them started bidding loudly.

“1,050,000 gold coins!” 

Jiang Xuan was the first to call out, his face filled with determination to win.

“1,100,000 gold coins!” 

Mu Qinglan gave a faint glance to the person who had just called out.

It was Mu Yan.

“1,200,000 gold coins!” 

Jiang Xuan shot Mu Yan a fierce glare, then immediately added one hundred thousand gold coins on top of Mu Yan’s bid.

The Jiang family came from a good background. They had dominated Luo Xi City for a long time, and Jiang Xuan was naturally proud and arrogant about it. Although the Mu family claimed to be a branch of the Imperial Capital’s Mu family, a strong dragon would not be able to defeat a snake in its home ground.

Because of this, Jiang Xuan had always looked down on the Mu family in his heart.

Backed by the reputation of the Imperial Capital’s Mu family, Mu Mansion had become one of the major powers in Luo Xi City. In fact, Mu Mansion even had the vague intention of becoming the most dominant power in Luo Xi City, and the Jiang family naturally couldn’t tolerate that happening.

The conflicting news of the two families has long since been surging underneath the surface.

However, Jiang Xuan didn’t think that Mu Mansion was worth placing any importance in his eyes.

If the Imperial Capital’s Mu family really placed any significance on Mu Mansion, how could their powers in Luo Xi City be so limited?

Hmph, wasn’t Mu Mansion just a neglectable ant, in this case?

While Mu Yan didn’t speak, his face had turned incredibly solemn. He already expected that the star matrix would cause several prominent families to compete with him, so he had been prepared for it.

“1,400,000 gold coins!” 

When Mu Yan called out his next bid, many people huffed secretly on the inside. He had added so much directly!

That much money was probably worth half a year’s income in Mu Mansion, right?

Jiang Xuan snorted coldly.

It looks like Mu Mansion was determined to go head first against the Jiang family!

“1,700,000 gold coins!” 

Many people balked at the amount. The amount of money being called out was seriously staggering when they heard it!

Even if it was the Jiang family, one million and seven hundred thousand gold was not a tiny amount!

Mu Yan’s face remained unchanged, but he tightened his grip on the chair handle. 

Mu Mansion seemed impressive, but many situations were happening behind the scenes.

On the surface, the noble Mu family in the Imperial Capital was Mu Mansion’s backing. If others wanted to provoke Mu Mansion, they would have to consider if they could also afford to offend the Mu family in the Imperial Capital.

However, only Mu Yan and the others knew that the Mu family was immense. In addition to the main family in the Imperial Capital, which was prosperous and filled with talent and strong people, there was no telling just how many branches they actually had throughout the continent.

Mu Mansion was also just a neglected branch at the end of the day.

Especially because Mu Mansion had not produced any outstanding talents in the past two years, which only served to make the situation worse.

Mu Yan was afraid that the main family had long since forgotten about Mu Mansion.

With a straight face, Mu Yan called out, “1,800,000 gold coins!” 

Their Mu family would have another safeguard with this star matrix in hand!

So, even if he needed to tear off this courteous mask he had with the Jiang family, he had to get it!

Jiang Xuan sneered, but his face had darkened.

“It seems that Mu Mansion is determined to fight with the Jiang family for this star matrix?” Jiang Xuan said slowly, throwing a direct comment at Mu Yan.

Mu Yan didn’t rise to the bait and calmly said, “Treasures will always go to those who are more capable of getting it.” 

Jiang Xuan coldly laughed when he heard that.

“Not bad, Master Mu. But unfortunately for you, no one had ever been able to snatch what my family wants once we set our sights on it!” 

“2,500,000 gold coins!” 

Hiss!

There was a series of sharp intakes of cold breath in the hall, and many people looked at Jiang Xuan as though he was crazy.

As expected, the Jiang family never did things by half!

Jiang Xuan was satisfied with the reaction of the people around him. Once he had enough of the admiring and marveling gazes on him, he turned to Mu Yan with a smile and said, “If Master Mu can pay a higher price for this treasure, then it will naturally go to your family.”

The other people may not know, but Jiang Xuan was aware that the Mu family might look strong on the surface, but they couldn’t come up with so much money to bid on the star matrix!

Mu Yan’s face also sank gradually, his lips pressed tightly together. Veins were rippling obviously on his forehead, and fury was burning in his eyes faintly.

Indeed, this price was one that the Mu family couldn’t afford.

Jiang Xuan smiled at him mockingly for a while before he turned to Xia Zhong.

“Lord Xia Zhong, does the star matrix belong to my family now?” 

Xia Zhong smiled. “Is there anyone else who would like to bid? If there is none-“

“2,500,001 gold coins.” 

A languid, hoarse voice suddenly rang out..