freeallnovels Chapter 1806 Choosing Eggs!
Chapter 1806 Choosing Eggs!
Seeing the two somewhat famous Taoist masters arguing, the people around them not only did not try to mediate, but instead watched with great interest and their eyes lit up.
Clearly, these two have a long-standing grudge and are widely recognized as sworn enemies in the egg-smashing community.
"This is going to be interesting. Jin Jingzi and Jiuxiu Sanren are going head-to-head again."
“They always argue whenever they meet. Last time, the egg that Jiuxiu Sanren had his eye on was snatched away by Jinjingzi at a high price. In the end, it turned out to be a mid-grade spiritual material. He lost a lot of money and has probably been holding a grudge ever since.”
"It seems that Jin Jingzi also suffered a loss at the hands of Jiuxiu Sanren? I heard that once he identified an egg with a fierce aura inside, which Jiuxiu Sanren scoffed at. In the end, it turned out to be a troublesome thing."
"There are a lot of new goods today, let's see who can come out on top."
"Hehe, this kind of duel is much more interesting than me smashing eggs by myself."
"I think you just want to see others lose money. If you actually made a profit, you'd probably be devastated."
"Seeing others make money is more painful than losing money myself."
"You won't lose money as long as you don't buy it, so where are you losing money?"
Listening to the surrounding discussions, Ye Chuyun understood that these two were not only colleagues, but also competitors.
Sure enough, as the argument escalated, Jiuxiu Sanren seemed to have been truly provoked, and he retorted loudly, "What kind of skill is it to just talk the talk?"
"Three-Eyed, do you dare to make a bet with me? Let's bet on today's match and see who can offer something of higher value."
"The loser not only has to publicly admit that they are not as skilled as the other person, but also has to give away what they offered for free. Do you dare to do that?"
These words caused an uproar in the audience.
Is this a huge bet?
It's not just a battle for reputation, but also a direct gamble on the treasures that will be revealed, which is really exciting.
All eyes immediately focused on Jin Jingzi.
A cold glint flashed in Jin Jingzi's eyes, and the golden markings on his forehead began to flicker intensely, clearly provoking his anger at the bet.
He coldly swept his gaze over the hundreds of sealed eggs on the stage, then looked at the defiant Wine-Scented Hermit, paused for a moment, and squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth:
"Why don't you dare?"
"You old drunkard, since you've brought this humiliation upon yourself, I'll grant your wish!"
"Let's make this our final decision and see who has the better eye. Everyone here is a witness."
"That's great!" The Wine-Scented Hermit slapped his thigh and laughed heartily. Then he sniffed and took a greedy breath, as if he could already smell the victory and the wine.
"Just wait and see how you obediently deliver your precious treasure into my gourd."
The bet between the two masters was officially made, instantly pushing the atmosphere of the entire venue to a new climax.
The already excited crowd was now even more thrilled, pointing and whispering, speculating about who would win this highly anticipated match.
Ye Chuyun's heart also raced; she hadn't expected to witness such a wonderful foreplay while waiting.
Time flew by amidst the noise, and about half an hour later, the setup of the entire venue was finally completed.
The venue for the egg-smashing activity was a circular platform over thirty feet long.
Twelve black crystal pillars stood evenly around the platform, with fist-sized, eerie blue orbs of light floating atop each pillar, illuminating the entire platform and subtly forming an energy shield that separated the platform from the onlookers.
A stone platform, five zhang wide, rose up in the center of the platform, and hundreds of strange and wonderful sealed eggs were placed on the stone platform in an orderly manner.
The smaller eggs were placed on delicate crystal stands, while the larger eggs were placed directly on the ground, with enough space between them.
The iridescent eggshells and bizarre shapes, illuminated by the deep blue light, refract a mesmerizing and dreamlike halo, creating a mysterious and alluring scene in conjunction with the layer of hazy mist.
Eight guards wearing metal masks had appeared on the platform at some point.
They stood motionless like statues, but the subtle yet palpable pressure emanating from them warned everyone not to approach them.
"clang!"
A bell suddenly rang out, drowning out all the noise in the room.
Everyone perked up and turned their attention to the platform entrance.
A man wearing a dark purple robe and a silver mask slowly walked onto the platform and came to the front.
After he stood still, an invisible aura spread out, quickly silencing the previously somewhat heated scene.
"Welcome to the grand opening ceremony of the Heavenly Ruins Black Market."
"As usual, let me reiterate."
"All the sealed eggs on the platform originate from the ruins of ancient lost civilizations that have been confirmed to be destroyed. Their outer shells are made of special chaotic substances that can isolate them from all detection. No one knows what is sealed inside until they are opened."
"It may contain unparalleled treasures, divine weapons, ancient species, secret cultivation techniques... or it may be nothing but empty rocks and scrap iron, or even dangerous objects containing curses or sealing evil spirits."
"Buyers must bear all risks and consequences themselves. This platform only provides a transaction platform and basic security guarantees. We are not responsible for authentication or after-sales service."
"As for the trading rules, each person is limited to purchasing one sealed egg per event, with a maximum of ten eggs. Those who choose and pay first will win."
"Once payment is completed, the item will be opened on stage in front of everyone. The item obtained, regardless of its value, belongs to the buyer and cannot be revoked or transferred."
"If any living creatures or dangerous items are found during the unpacking process, the purchaser must handle them himself or request the guards to help suppress them, but the right and responsibility for subsequent disposal still remain with the purchaser."
"Finally, any form of fighting, robbery, interference with other people's transactions, or unsealing is prohibited."
“Anyone who violates this rule will be killed on the spot by the black market guards, and all their property will be confiscated.”
The purple-robed host slightly raised his hand, pointing to the shimmering stone platform behind him, "The grand opening ceremony officially begins, everyone, please!"
As soon as the word "start" was uttered, the already impatient crowd immediately stirred.
Those near the front row rushed to the platform almost immediately, and through the protective shield, they began to use their various skills to try to find possible treasures from the bizarre and colorful sealed eggs.
Ye Chuyun did not rush forward, but instead observed with great interest the various ways these people were conducting their investigations.
The scene before me was like a cryptic expo.
He saw a person sitting cross-legged with eyes closed, but a faint light emanating from between their brows, clearly using some kind of secret technique to enhance spiritual perception or mental connection.
Another old man took out a compass, a Bagua mirror, an astrolabe, and other various magical implements, gesturing and calculating at different eggs while chanting incantations.
Some people tap the eggshells gently with their knuckles, like an old farmer picking melons; you'd think they were picking watermelons...
Some even lay down directly in front of the protective shield, their noses almost touching the eggshells as they sniffed hard, as if they could actually smell something.