Bai Ye stepped forward and said, "Auction?"
The stall owner nodded, "Auction."
As he spoke, the stall owner gestured to the crowd around them, indicating that there were already quite a few people.
Bai Ye asked, "Open bid, or blind bid?"
The stall owner replied, "Blind bid."
Bai Ye nodded, then stepped aside, took out a slip of paper, and began to ponder.
The trading value of the Lei Ya Nu Shou was not very high. As a black-grade weapon, it was considered mid-to-low tier among black-grade items.
However, the tier of the Lei Ya Nu Shou had a large floating range.
The reason for this was an effect called Lei Ya, which could discharge electricity to entangle the weapon for attacks.
At the same time, this effect could be applied to all lightning-attribute means to provide additional buffs and achieve enhancement.
This was also why Bai Ye wanted the Lei Ya Nu Shou.
The Goro Goro no Mi would be incredibly explosive when combined with the Lei Ya effect.
Furthermore, the lightning-attribute Daoist spell Jing Lei Shan from the Five Spirit Curses could also be combined with the Lei Ya effect, and the effects of the three could even stack completely.
And precisely because of the Lei Ya effect, the quality of the Lei Ya Nu Shou could fluctuate. Although it was black-grade, as long as there were enough lightning-related means, the power of the Lei Ya Nu Shou could reach red-grade in terms of pure destructive force.
It was even possible to reach gold-grade.
But the issue was applicability.
Although Bai Ye felt that this weapon suited him, it did not mean that the Lei Ya Nu Shou suited everyone.
The Lei Ya effect required the augmentation of other lightning means to have value.
At the same time, Bai Ye did not know the reasoning behind the stall owner's decision to conduct a blind bid.
In Bai Ye's opinion, a weapon as specialized as the Lei Ya Nu Shou would be better suited for bartering at a stall.
Perhaps someone who was proficient in lightning means and happened to need a weapon like the Lei Ya Nu Shou would be willing to trade. If the demand was clear, they might even exchange black-grade items.
But with a blind bid, given the characteristics of the Lei Ya Nu Shou, it was unlikely that anyone would offer a direct exchange.
As Bai Ye pondered, he wrote down "Insect Breathing Style".
He did not write down the two Blood Demon Arts on the slip of paper.
Blood Demon Arts, with their significant side effects, were not suitable for blind bidding, as they would naturally depreciate. To sell them at a good price, one had to find someone who specifically needed them, making negotiations easier.
And if the Blood Demon Arts were not written down, there was no need to mention Ghost Blood either.
Ghost Blood was convenient for trading only when paired with Blood Demon Arts. Otherwise, if someone wanted a Blood Demon Art but lacked the means to become a demon, it would be a joke!
Therefore, Bai Ye wrote "Condensing Frost Sword" on the paper and glanced around.
There were a total of six people participating in the blind bid. The number of people who wanted the Lei Ya Nu Shou was not large, after all, not everyone had lightning means to trigger the Lei Ya effect.
This meant that the competition was not fierce, but to secure it with a high probability...
Bai Ye thought for a moment, then wrote "Famous Sword Bloodthirst" on the paper.
Trading three blue-grade items for the black-grade Lei Ya Nu Shou was not a loss from a quality perspective. A three-for-one exchange was considered a fair trade. However, considering the targeted nature of the Lei Ya Nu Shou, the other party would be making a profit.
However, to be safe, after folding the paper and handing it to the stall owner, Bai Ye took another slip of paper and wrote "Pulse Dual Guns" on it.
Both were black-grade. In terms of quality, they were equivalent. Although the Pulse Dual Guns were at the bottom of the futuristic technology weapons, they were still futuristic technology weapons.
Moreover, firearms were relatively versatile, with no other limitations apart from the need to replenish energy cores.
Therefore, Bai Ye also wrote down the number of all his energy cores.
He left two slips of paper. The stall owner clearly had no intention of starting the auction immediately, likely feeling that the number of people was too small. After waiting for a while, someone impatiently urged him. The stall owner looked around and saw that no one else intended to bid, so he began to open the slips.
Everyone could only wait slowly until the stall owner had reviewed everything.
This was the troublesome part of blind bidding, it took too much time.
But since they wanted the item, everyone had to wait.
...
Meanwhile...
After Gao Ming entered a room and relayed that Bai Ye intended to sell a restricted area, the people inside became somewhat chaotic.
Some shook their heads, while others pondered.
"He's just a scammer." Someone said indignantly, "How can you buy a restricted area? Do we just believe him because he says so?"
Gao Ming reminded them, "First, it's unlikely to be a fake restricted area. The other party showed an item that allows entry into the Primordial Domain, meaning he can indeed enter the Primordial Domain."
The person was still dissatisfied and shook their head, "Even if he can enter, what do we exchange? Who knows if the items produced in the restricted area are worth it?"
Someone agreed, "Moreover, the Primordial Domain should be near the Great Wall. We have people there. I recall there are clues about this restricted area, but it's impossible to open it."
Another woman interrupted, "Precisely because of this, I think we can trade. A restricted area that cannot be opened currently represents an absolutely extraordinary restricted area. This already proves its value."
"Heh?" The previous person sneered, "One month, two months, three months? Ridiculous!"
"You!"
"Forget it!" Gao Ming said, "Luo Ben, I know you have a Den Den Mushi. Take it out and use it. Let the Captain decide this matter."
...
The Evil Spirit Regiment was embroiled in debate due to Bai Ye's appearance, while Bai Ye's blind bid was nearing its end.
"Who left slip number 7?"
The stall owner waved a slip of paper.
Bai Ye raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, "Mine."
The stall owner said, "Let's verify the items. Are there any problems? Did you write it down incorrectly? If everything is correct, I will complete the transaction with you."
Bai Ye nodded, then looked at the slip of paper and said, "It's all correct."
The stall owner nodded, gestured for everyone else to disperse, then removed the standing sign and went to a side with Bai Ye to complete the transaction, clearly not wanting others to observe.
Arriving at a corner, the stall owner took out the Lei Ya Nu Shou. Bai Ye did not need to see it through a screen to know it was correct; the appearance of the Lei Ya Nu Shou was too peculiar and easily recognizable.
The hilt resembled a mythical beast with its mouth agape, jet black in color. The guard was shaped like a lightning bolt, with a black metal outer ring, and the main body of the blade was a pale blue crystal.
The blade was long. Compared to a typical longsword, the Lei Ya Nu Shou was about an arm's length longer, roughly the length of a forearm. Although it looked like a sword, being double-edged, the blade was quite thick, making it perfectly suitable for chopping like a saber.
The stall owner said, "This is my item. You should take out yours as well, and we can inspect each other's goods."
Bai Ye nodded, then began to take out his items.
To Bai Ye's surprise, the other party did not choose the Pulse Dual Guns, which were also black-grade, but instead opted for the Insect Breathing Style, along with the Condensing Frost Sword and the Famous Sword Bloodthirst.