72: Herbal Powder Ear Rabbit
On November 20th, the Treasure Pavilion held another auction.
Just like every time before, the hall and the private boxes were still packed with people.
This time, the Chu Family consigned three never-before-seen Different Rank Species Source Beasts at the auction, but in terms of value assessment, they were far less valuable than the scales of the Golden Scaled Dragon Fish from the last auction, so they were only assigned a Human Character Grade B room.
When the auction reached its midpoint, the Source Beasts provided by the Chu Family finally began their bidding.
A cage covered with a black cloth was placed on the stage table by an attendant.
The auctioneer smiled slightly, then spoke in a voice full of suspense:
"Next up is a consigned Source Beast. This is a type of Source Beast that has never appeared in our Zhiyao County. Although it is not skilled in combat, the abilities it possesses will surely leave everyone utterly astonished."
After a small buildup, and urged on by the crowd in the hall, he reached out and lifted the black cloth covering the cage.
A rabbit, no bigger than a palm and looking like it hadn't been born long, appeared before everyone's eyes.
Compared to its body, its ears were excessively large. The pink ears contrasted sharply with its snow-white body, which was completely free of any blemishes.
This was a rabbit, and it looked like a very fragile one.
Although its appearance was delicate, it looked extremely weak at first glance, causing the waiting guests to feel involuntarily disappointed.
Hearing the scattered boos from below, the auctioneer raised an eyebrow slightly and smiled indifferently.
"The name of this Source Beast is the Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit. For the rest of the detailed information, please allow the fluorescent bees to demonstrate for us."
A 'Fluorescent Bee,' only the size of a fingertip, emitted a golden-yellow glow and flew into the air, using its body to form character after character.
The content of the characters displayed information about the Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit.
Inside the private box, Chu Jingyu watched the scene in the arena, recalling the information Ancestor Chu had announced to them.
"Name: Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit (Different Rank Species)
Rank: Low Mortal Rank
Aptitude: Ordinary
Attribute Tendencies: Medicine, Star
Ability: 1. Medicinal Fragrance: The Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit can consume prepared medicinal concoctions and control its body to emit different scents, which possess effects similar to the concoctions themselves.
2. Falling Star Drill: Summons star drills to fall from the Void Realm. Targets hit can quickly recover a portion of their energy.
3. Crystal Energy Shield: Condenses a layer of energy shield."
Different Rank Species Source Beasts are extremely rare in towns, but in the county city, the direct descendants of Eighth-Rank Magnates and Seventh-Rank Notables wouldn't even look at them.
But the rabbit appearing now seems somewhat different. As a Different Rank Species Source Beast that already possesses three abilities at the Mortal Rank, it will gain at least one new ability when it advances to the Uncommon Rank.
But just looking at it now, the single ability 'Medicinal Fragrance' is enough to excite them. This is equivalent to an infinite healing reservoir. It must be known that many Spirit Medicines have become extinct, and the remaining concoctions are used up little by little.
If the Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit consumes and records a formula, wouldn't that be equivalent to having an endless, inexhaustible supply of miraculous medicinal formulas?
In terms of combat, it is negligible, but for the foundation of a Family, it is entirely worthwhile.
Furthermore, the ability 'Falling Star Drill,' which can restore energy, is also relatively rare, serving as a bit of icing on the cake compared to the first ability.
Some guests below the stage still didn't quite understand, feeling that the Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit's abilities didn't seem as mysterious as the auctioneer claimed. Questions were already coming from the private boxes.
"Do you have the complete set of abilities it gains after advancing to the Uncommon Rank, when it reaches its full form?"
The auctioneer followed the sound and realized it came from the Heaven Character Grade A Box, and his expression unconsciously became respectful.
"Our Treasure Pavilion also asked the seller, but unfortunately, they said this is the first time this species has evolved, and none have been cultivated to their full form yet. Therefore, no one knows what abilities this type of Source Beast will possess after advancing to the Uncommon Rank."
A voice from another Heaven Character private box carried a hint of amusement, "Such a rare Source Beast, selling it before it has been cultivated to its full form—surely it doesn't have any fatal flaws?"
The auctioneer laughed and replied, "Great Master Yan Liang has appraised and confirmed it; there are definitely no flaws. Please rest assured, honored guest."
"What nonsense about flaws? Our Shen Family isn't afraid. Hurry up and start the bidding."
The fact that this rabbit could incite such a debate among the Noble Family members in the Heaven Character boxes forced some who hadn't grasped the deeper meaning to turn back and re-examine the Medicinal Fragrance Powder-Eared Rabbit's abilities.
"Alright, the bidding will now commence. The starting price is one thousand Origin Rune Stone, and each bid must not be less than five hundred Origin Rune Stone. Please begin bidding."
"Two thousand."
A lazy voice came directly from the Heaven Character Grade B Box.
Some knowledgeable individuals quietly explained to those beside them,
"That lazy voice likely belongs to the Third Master of the Eighth-Rank Magnate Fu Family. I heard his wife recently gave birth to a daughter, so he is probably buying it as a gift for his child."
A hearty laugh came from the Heaven Character Grade C Box, "This is too slow. Why not finish it in one go? I bid eight thousand Origin Rune Stone."
Eight thousand Origin Rune Stone—that could probably buy two genuine Uncommon Rank Source Beasts.
"Nine thousand five hundred Origin Rune Stone." The voice coming from the Heaven Character Grade A Box was faint.
However, upon hearing this voice, the other two private boxes instantly fell silent, and no new bids appeared for a long time.
In the Heaven Character Grade B Box, the owner of the lazy voice, a young man, instantly shed the laziness on his face when he heard the sound, excitedly transitioning from reclining to standing up.
"No way, how did the Huo Family manage to get the Old Ancestor to come out? It's just an auction, is that necessary?"
"Something's not right, something is definitely off."
Meanwhile, in another private box, one that was not open to the public and was hidden in the shadows.
Yan Liang quietly said to Qing Luo, who had a faint, ambiguous smile on her face, "Did you inform the Huo Family about the Source Beast?"
Qing Luo nodded. "Of course. Otherwise, how would we have managed to draw out the Old Ancestor of the Huo Family?"
Yan Liang still had deep confusion in his eyes. He didn't quite understand. "The news of just these three new Source Beasts probably isn't enough to make him come out personally.
At the very least, having the Family Head come out would be entirely sufficient to negotiate with us."
"Of course, it's more than that. I simply told the Chu Family that this Source Beast came from the person at the Medicine Heart Hall, and naturally, the Huo Family Old Ancestor couldn't remain seated."
Yan Liang took a deep breath. "If that's the case, have you confirmed that the person from the Medicine Heart Hall truly belongs to the Medicine King Royal Clan."
A Royal Clan, involvement with a Royal Clan—no wonder the Old Ancestor of the Huo Family couldn't sit still.
Qing Luo waved her hand. "I never said that person was from a Royal Clan. I merely said that these three Source Beasts came from the Medicine Heart Hall. As for whether they are or not, doesn't he have to go ask himself?"
Hearing Qing Luo's words, Yan Liang's eyes instantly cleared. He shook his head helplessly. So this was the plan the Pavilion Master was pursuing.
"The Pavilion Master is truly clever."