The Strongest Businessman

Going several moments before the bidding started...

As Dylan's introduction neared its end, Maria entered the stage. Her sudden appearance attracted the gazes of the crowd. It was even more so when she called out the Steelcutter Axe out of the storage ring that Dylan gave her. It was an axe with a black metal handle and a white sharp blade. Per Dylan's instruction, the moment the axe appeared, she attracted natural energy towards the axe.

The natural energy being concentrated to that spot became somewhat visible creating mild crystalline lights that appeared to be something like glitters. Though it was subtle effect, it boosted the aesthetic effects of the first item.

"Whoa!" The crowd was enticed to buy the item even more.

...

To the present...

"I did not expect him to take out such a valuable equipment for the first item!" An elder of a low rank sect exclaimed. He joined the fight and announced his bid. "310 gold coins!"

"The gentlemen over there bids 310 gold coins! Anyone bidding for 320?" Dylan intentionally spoke slowly to wait for those who are interested yet waiting the opportunity to strike!

"320!" Another bid came from someone in the second floor.

"You're right! Since we cannot hope to compete for the final items, we will just get what we can before the big shots intervene!" A man with a really long beard accentuated. After commenting, he raised his panel and bid a price. "350 gold coins!"

"That's 350! Anyone up for a higher bid? 350 going once-" Before Dylan could finish his statement, another bidder raised the price!

"360!" Someone on the first floor called out.

"380!" A consecutive bid was raised again

"400 gold coins!" This time it was a well-dressed woman who bid. She looked like someone who held a high position in a Noble Clan.

"400 gold coins! Anyone who will bid 410?" Dylan spoke once more while doing his best to accommodate the bids.

As soon as Dylan finished his sentence, another person called out a bid, " 430!"

"440!" An old man did not want to lose and bidded also.

"The weapon is in great condition! Though there are evidence of it being used, its durability and sharpness is still there! Not to mention that this was also crafted by a Tier 5 Blacksmith! I must have it!" A muscular woman felt that having this sword would be extremely beneficial for her quests and missions later on. Thus, she loudly screamed. "500 gold coins!"

"Whoa! 500 gold coins! A large rise from the previous bid. Anyone who wants to place a higher bid?" Dylan purposefully inserted adlibs again.

"A skill that could boost your strength by half?! In a life and death situation, using that skill once is more than enough! Using it three times would increase my surivability in any mission I take!" A burly man from a hunting guild was in awe in the skill that the awe has. He decided to get this weapon no matter what. " 700 gold coins!!!"

"Damn it!" The woman cussed because the price has already passed her range for this item, making her unwillingly give up on the item. The same also went for the others who wanted to have the weapon.

"Going once.... Going twice.... Sold for 700 gold coins!" Dylan happily concluded the bidding for the first item.

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On the fourth floor...

"Hahaha, Dylan is really a sly one! To think he has such items in his disposal. This type of weapons with special abilities are exceedingly valuable for low rank powers." Sheldon laughed happily.

"Indeed. I'm shocked as well. I wonder where he got this stuff from." Allen was overjoyed because it seemed that Dylan still has a lot of cards to play with.

"It seems that he prepared meticulously for this auction. His doing the same techniques that Sir Null has pointed out on the administrator of the auction several days ago." Azelmek observed Dylan closely and he was able to notice how Dylan modulated his voice, paused at appropriate moments, slowing down his speaking speed, lighting aesthetics and other subtle factors to entice the crowd. The little differences may not impact the presentation individually but together they will affect the entire atmosphere as a whole!

"The axe would only normally cause around 370 gold coins but because of evidences of it being used beforehand, the rate would slightly decrease to approximately 300 gold coins. However, thanks to their preparations and presentation, the price practically doubled." Sheldon analyzed.

"I guess Sir Null must have taught Dylan somethings before he left the city." Allen guessed.

"Then, it would be his fortunate encounter to be able to learn from Sir Null despite being so young." Azelmek smiled as he watched Dylan proceed with the auction.

"I might even join this auction if something valuable comes out." Azelmek rubbed his chin while he spoke.

"Why so?" Sheldon was lightly shocked. Just what item in a middle rank auction could attract the Hallmaster?

"Can't you remember what he said in his intro? He has thirty items ready for auctions. Though the part where he said, every item is more valuable than the last will most definitely be a hyperbole. But most certainly, the quality of the items would increase every one-third of an auction." Azelmek deduced.

"You're right! Items in a section would be usually divided or arranged into introductory items which are the lowest quality, intermediate items which are of middle quality, and the finale items that are the highest quality." Sheldon now understood why Azelmek said that he could possibly join the auction if something catches his eyes.

"Correct. That's why will wait until the last ones and see what type of items Dylan has." All three had eyes filled with anticipation, waiting to discover what type of items Dylan would put up later.

...

"Now let us move on to the second item! The second item is called Blizzard Spear." Currently, the person beside Dylan was Maria who was holding a silver white spear with snowflake like patterns encrypted on the handle. Of course, Maria also did the same thing that Marie did when she presented the Steelcutter Axe.

"A Low Earth Rank weapon forged by Tier 4 Blacksmith Snollin. His known best for creating ice elemental weapons that has the skill of Freeze! It is a skill that could only be activated with the probability of 1/25 but once incurred to the opponent, he/she will not be able to move for 5 seconds! There are only a three hundred spears of the same capabilities!" Dylan briefly introduced the spear.

"What an execllent spear!" The crowd gasped when they saw the appearance of the spear and the background it has.

"However, its only suitable for people with ice type spirit/origin energy." But, a person woke up the crowd when he spoke. Though it could be usable to most people, however, they would be unable to bring out its' full potential if they were not compatible with the weapon.

But, disregarding this flaw, it was an amazing spear to use.

"Okay, let us start the bid with 120 gold coins." Dylan then announced the opening of the auction for the second item.

"If none of you will bid on it, then allow me to take it for myself! Hahaha, I bid 120 gold coins!" A black skinned man on the second floor stood up and laughed while saying.

"Dream on! 150 gold coins!" Another bidder said.

"The spear will be mine! 200 gold coins!" A short haired noble woman placed a bid also.

"No, it's mine! 210 gold coins!" Another person shouted.

...

As Azelmek and Sheldon expected, the following items were of the same quality as the first. Though there was slightly increase in quality for every item, to their eyes, it was barely negligible. Allen even noticed the strange scent of blood with a dagger that was sold for 540 gold coins. But, they did not put much thought into that discovery.

The truth is, the weapons were from the loot that Dylan got from the hunter group that Barry was once in. They all had an amazing collection of items. Dylan sold most of them since they were useless. He gave 80 High Spirit Rank weapons to his employees for them to train with while they were still at the Spirit Gathering Realm.

Since they still had a long way to go and he already has the Cosmic God Mansion to receive weapons from, Dylan decided to put all the Earth Rank weapons in the list for the auction.

When the bidding for the 5th item ended, Dylan proceeded in the same manner as he always did and introduced the 6th item.

"Ladies and gentlemen, we are now moving on to the sixth item in our auction. Just a heads up the sixth item is a High Earth Rank Herb!" Dylan revealed playfully.

"What?!" The crowds jaws nearly hit the ground by this revelation that seemingly came out of nowhere!

...

"What the fuck?!" Azelmek, Sheldon and Allen were so shocked that they even blurted out curses!

A High Earth Rank Herb as the sixth item for an auction?! The quality leaped from Low Earth Rank Items to an out of the blue High Earth rank herb?! They never heard this type of arrangement before!

This even looked as if it were a mistake but taking a look at Dylan's faint complacent smile as he stood at the platform beside his next assistant, they knew that it was all predetermined. However, they could not shrug off the thought that arranging auction items this way was... absolutely ridiculous!

"Ah.. I thought that he would only reveal something like that after the 20th item... Why is he..." Sheldon could not even continue what he was saying. He was at a lost for words.

"Hallmaster, do you have any idea what Dylan is trying to do?" Allen could not read what was on Dylan's mind so he relied on Azelmek to clear out this confusion.

But to his shock, Azelmek did not react and could only stare at Dylan with a serious expression.

"Hallmaster..." Allen and Sheldon did not expect silence to come from Azelmek so they could only watch as the entire auction played out.

It was not only them. The other top powers at the fourth floor had similar reactions. However, regardless of how much they thought, they could not figure out what was his reason.

They all thought one question the next instant:

'Just what is he thinking?'

...

The crowd went frenzied and aggressively asked Dylan.

"Is what you're saying the truth?!" A madam from a Great Clan who was situated at the 3rd floor.

"Don't you dare punk with us, little man! You would not like it when me and my bros are angry!" Some members of the Thunderstrike Hunter Guild looked pissed as they interrogated Dylan.

"Calm down, everyone. I am telling the truth. If you don't believe me, how about seeing it for yourselves." Dylan smiled in the face of intimidation. The one who was standing beside him was named Delia Kurt, a blond beauty with beautiful blue eyes.

"Show it to them." Dylan softly said.

Delia naturally followed Dylan's orders and retrieved the item. It was in a box that isolated spirit energy from leaking out of it. Delia opened the bow to show the herb. The next moment a beautiful white flower appeared! The natural energy was being absorbed as soon as the herb emerged. Then, a whirlpool of visible energy could be seen after!

"Oh my gosh..."

"No way...."

"That is a..."

The crowd could not believe their eyes as soon as they saw the herb.

"Impossible!" Everyone at the fourth floor stood up from their seats in order to get a clearer view. They thought it was an illusion but it was absolutely real!

"I am sure that you have recognized it by now. It is what you think it is. The Body Refining White Flower! The rare flower that could allow anyone at the Origin Transmutation Realm to achieve King Stage body strengthening if consumed!" Dylan loudly revealed.