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As evening approached, just as Bu and Reynold were preparing to head to the Auction House, Sean Sterling hurriedly returned from the Judgment Hall to find them, accompanied by Elena.
Both of their faces looked grim, which made Bu's heart sink. No matter what, Sean Sterling's punishment was largely related to him. Although a significant part of it was due to certain individuals sabotaging him and not wanting Sean Sterling to have it easy, ultimately, those who ostracized and targeted Sean Sterling must have used his efforts to protect him—even going so far as to break the rules—as an excuse.
Being a pawn for others felt terrible. Whether Bu liked it or not, he had been used by some people as a weapon aimed at Sean Sterling, and those wielding that weapon certainly included Beck.
The final punishment was handed down. According to the requirements of the Judgment Hall, Sean Sterling had to leave the academy alone to complete a rather dangerous mission. He didn't share much about the mission with Bu, but judging by his expression and the concern evident in Elena's eyes, it was clear that the task was highly challenging.
Now Bu understood why Elena had left abruptly while leading Wendy and others to Cypress Inn earlier; she must have suddenly learned about Sean Sterling's dire situation and rushed off. It was very likely that Elena had even intervened on his behalf, but the punishment that was due would not be lessened.
According to Sean Sterling, completing this mission would take about half a month. He would set off tonight, and since the punishment could only be carried out by him alone to avoid giving others a reason to cause trouble again, Elena had given up on the idea of accompanying him.
Bu felt powerless after hearing this. He sensed that he bore some responsibility for Sean Sterling's punishment, but with his current strength, he couldn't help him at all, nor could he shoulder any of his responsibilities. This left him feeling extremely frustrated.
Before leaving, Sean Sterling entrusted Elena with taking care of Bu and the others during his absence; Bu could understand what he meant behind those words.
Once Sean Sterling left, those fellows targeting him would likely shift their focus onto them. Even if some might not bother with newcomers like them who had just entered the academy, Beck was an exception. With Beck's aggressive nature, it wouldn't be surprising if he lowered himself to trouble them.
The sense of crisis that Bu had long since dulled began to resurface. The urgency of what he had been planning intensified with this newfound sense of danger. Despite being as powerful as Sean Sterling and holding a significant position within Holy Light Academy, he still couldn't escape many constraints. Under the will of the Judgment Hall, he had no choice but to comply, making Bu feel insignificant.
"I must start building my own power as soon as possible. A person's strength is ultimately limited. Before I become strong enough, I can only establish my own force to stand firm in Dysia Kingdom."
A fire surged within Bu Xin; he was not someone who would resign himself to despair. He had ambition and aspirations. Refusing Golan's invitation was his way of rejecting dependence on others and refusing to let his fate be controlled by someone else. He wanted to take control of his destiny and build his own empire.
Outside Holy Light Academy lay a larger marketplace where Cypress Inn was located. The auction house Bu had seen on his way was called Blue Castle Auction House; it was the largest auction house in this marketplace and frequently held medium-sized auctions. At Blue Castle Auction House, all sorts of rare treasures were brought in for consignment.
Recently marked the enrollment period for new students at Holy Light Academy, coinciding with a commercial golden period. Some individuals sensing business opportunities brought out long-held items for consignment at Blue Castle Auction House, which temporarily amassed a large quantity of auction goods. Of course, items consigned at Blue Castle Auction House must hold significant value; anything too low would not even qualify for display on stage.
Regardless of the type of precious item, all consignments at the Blue Castle Auction House undergo detailed documentation before being submitted for auction. Not only is this documentation recorded, but the entire process of consignment is also captured on a Memory Crystal.
A single Memory Crystal is worth several hundred Silver Kall and can record approximately five minutes of video footage. Such Memory Crystals are considered a complimentary service provided to consignors. If the value of the item being consigned is not high enough, there may be no need for an auction. However, if any party breaches the agreement during the auction, the consignor can release the recorded content from the Memory Crystal at any time, tarnishing the auction house's reputation.
This rigorous system has contributed to the excellent reputation of the Blue Castle Auction House. Additionally, with many nobles in the capital city of Dysia Kingdom and its proximity to Holy Light Academy, there are plenty of wealthy patrons willing to spend lavishly. As a result, the auction house continues to grow, with numerous branches established even in some nearby mid-level kingdoms.
Tonight's auction is a themed event, which the Blue Castle Auction House holds several times each month. However, this particular auction may feature some high-end items due to the arrival of many new students at Holy Light Academy. Items such as the Mind Method Secret Manual and semi-legendary Amplification Equipment have attracted many interested parties.
"Hello, I have something I need to consign for tonight's auction."
At the reception area of Blue Castle Auction House, three men and one woman stood quietly. One man dressed in purple-black scaled armor spoke softly. In front of him sat a beautiful woman who appeared to be in charge of reception.
Upon hearing that someone was there to consign items with a request for them to be sold tonight, the beautiful woman furrowed her brow slightly but quickly responded calmly, "I'm sorry, but tonight's auction will begin in about an hour, and all items have already been arranged according to procedure. If your consigned item is not valuable enough, you will have to wait for next month's auction."
"Next time?" The man who spoke earlier seemed surprised; he was Bu Ke, and beside him were Reynold, Locke, and Amy.
"I have a set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade. If you can arrange for it to be consigned tonight, I'll leave it with you; if not, then forget it." Bu did not want to wait for the next auction; if Blue Castle Auction House would not accept his business, he would have to find other ways to raise funds. The sooner he could get Kalandor and the others into the academy, the better.
"A set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade?" The Enchanting Woman stood up suddenly, visibly intrigued. "If it's a set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade, we can indeed include it in tonight's consignment process. Coincidentally, we also have a set of Fifth-Grade Azure Jade being auctioned tonight; we can arrange for yours to follow that lot. May I see the item first?"
"Sure, take a look." Bu waved his hand casually, and ten pieces of Seven-Rank Azure Jade landed on the counter with a clattering sound.
The Enchanting Woman was taken aback.
What Bu had thrown was ten pieces of Seven-Rank Azure Jade, not just ten Silver Kall. Even at a large auction house like Blue Castle Auction House, a set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade is considered extremely high-end.
The higher the quality of Azure Jade, the more refined energy it contains and thus its greater value. For instance, a piece of First-Grade Azure Jade could be worth ten Silver Kall; a piece of Second-Grade Azure Jade could be worth one hundred Silver Kall; by the time you reach Seven-Rank Azure Jade, while its value may not increase exponentially in order, it is still significantly high. Ten pieces of Seven-Rank Azure Jade could easily fetch millions of Silver Kall at auction.
Looking at the disorganized display of Seven-Rank Azure Jade on the counter, the Enchanting Woman's attitude was noticeably more respectful. When Bu casually took out the Azure Jade, it genuinely shocked the Enchanting Woman, who was accustomed to wealthy patrons. She quickly called over a few maidservants to serve tea to Bu and the others while she took out a Memory Crystal to record images and carefully examined the purity of each piece of Azure Jade.
"These ten pieces of Azure Jade are undoubtedly Seven-Rank Azure Jade. Moreover, judging by their purity, their internal energy has clearly not been absorbed by anyone yet. This set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade can be put up for auction tonight. However, according to our regulations, our auction house will take a twenty percent commission," the Enchanting Woman said seriously after placing down the last piece of Azure Jade.
"Twenty percent commission?" Bu Mei frowned and pondered for a moment before asking, "May I ask how much this set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade might sell for at your auction tonight?"
The Enchanting Woman thought for a moment and replied, "Tonight's auction is merely a small-scale event; some real big shots won't be attending. I estimate that this set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade could fetch around two million Silver Kall at most. In many previous large auctions, we have sold several sets of Seven-Rank Azure Jade, and they typically concluded at prices around two to three million each."
"At most two million?" Bu glanced at Reynold and then stood up to look at the Enchanting Woman again. "We would like to participate in tonight's auction; can you arrange this for us?"
"Of course," the Enchanting Woman said cheerfully after completing this significant transaction. Her tone was polite as she added, "Given the value of your consigned items, I can arrange a VIP Box for you. However, the location of the box may be towards the back."
"That's fine; just being able to participate in the auction is enough," Bu thought it would be good enough to get a regular seat, so now that there was an even better VIP Box available, he had no complaints.
The Enchanting Woman smiled sweetly and handed Bu a VIP Pass along with the Memory Crystal. "Your VIP Box is number 130. You can enter the venue and access the box with this identity card."
Bu took both items without delay, and under the guidance of a maidservant, the four of them directly entered the Auction House.
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