Invisible Security Guard-Chapter 2271 - 2290: Blood Breaking Dagger

The atmosphere in the auction house was bizarre because there was no way to conduct the auction.

That’s right, it was impossible to proceed. Because... because when the second item was presented, Dominic Ruiz seized the opportunity again. Clearly, it could have been won for tens of billions, yet he suddenly offered a trillion.

The second item was like this, and the third item followed the same pattern. For him, spending trillions was as if it were a few dimes, leaving everyone dumbstruck.

Even Simon Hoover was sweating on his forehead. Although the Simon Family aimed to make money, this was a damn auction, not a personal monopoly. If all the items were taken by this... this sudden fool, then what would be the point? Those who didn’t win bids wouldn’t only hold grievances against Dominic Ruiz but also against the Simon Family.

So when the fourth item was brought up, Simon Hoover hesitated to uncover the red cloth. If he kept at it, the fool would just offer another trillion, no one would outbid him, and then the fool would win it again.

If things continued like this, the Simon Family and Dominic Ruiz might as well have been trading privately. Why bother inviting all the guests to watch this drama?

"How can he have so much money?" Yusuf Zuck looked puzzled. Dominic Ruiz was excessively wealthy. Could the Ruiz Clan actually produce Sin Stones?

This was everyone’s question. The wealth Dominic Ruiz displayed had already disrupted the economy of Hongmong Heaven, much like if a country in the secular world suddenly printed countless banknotes. As more money was printed, its value would decline until a bag full of money would only buy half a pound of eggs!

Of course, the Sin Stones of Hongmong Heaven wouldn’t lose value. After all, most people used Sin Stones for cultivation, which would only make the Simon Family’s wealth unprecedented!

"Just uncover it, whatever it is, I’ll offer a trillion as a starting bid!" Dominic Ruiz, perched atop a giant, stood up, gesticulating wildly. Whatever it was, offering a trillion as a base price was a lucrative deal!

"Uh, cough cough, according to the rules, each person is limited to bidding on five items." Simon Hoover made up a rule on the spot. Though he wanted to earn Dominic Ruiz’s money, he couldn’t let this auction be ruined.

They had already earned over 4 trillion, which exceeded the Simon Family’s expectations. Earning a bit was enough.

Five items was a number that wouldn’t offend anyone, and he could still earn at least 2 trillion. Dominic Ruiz would also have two more chances to bid, which wouldn’t offend him or others!

"You didn’t mention this rule before. Does the auction have such a rule?" Dominic Ruiz blinked and said.

"Yes, yes, there’s such a rule, you can ask the others!" Simon Hoover gestured to the other bidders.

"Yes, yes, there is such a rule, so Simon brother just didn’t mention it earlier. I’m just reminding you, you only have two more chances!"

"There has always been this rule, long ago."

"Definitely, definitely!"

Almost everyone unanimously lied because they couldn’t let Dominic Ruiz continue like this. The previous three treasures were truly priceless gems, and they were envious. Now that the Simon Family looked after them, they naturally had to help the Simon Family justify this lie, which was also beneficial to them!

"Oh, then forget it. I’ll just watch and bid if there’s something good. Haha, why didn’t you compete with me earlier? It would be fun for everyone to bid together!" Dominic Ruiz seemed clueless, at least appearing to be a simpleton!

Whether he was an actual simpleton remained to be seen!

"Alright, then I’ll unveil the fourth item!" Receiving Dominic Ruiz’s approval, Simon Hoover was pleased, having easily defused a crisis.

Though they’d earn a bit less, this auction was merely a pretext. They couldn’t offend everyone, and the major event in ten days couldn’t be delayed.

"Wow~" As the red cloth was uncovered, a red dagger appeared. The dagger was seamless, seemingly polished from a kind of red jade, with a crimson airflow swirling around it and exquisite patterns etched on it.

Everyone let out a soft exclamation, including Dominic Ruiz, as no one recognized this dagger. No one knew what the exquisite patterns or the red airflow signified.

"Who can guess the origin of this item?" Simon Hoover asked mysteriously.

No one in the audience spoke, even the well-traveled duke shook his head.

If Ayden Acme were here, perhaps he could recognize the item, since that guy read an awful lot.

"Haha, it seems no one knows what it is." Simon Hoover smiled faintly. "This is an extremely ancient artifact, predating the era of the Old Ancestor Hongmeng. It is an ancient weapon, now unknown to many. It’s called the ’Blood Breaking Dagger,’ rumored to be used by a Heavenly Demon in ancient times. The Divine Weapon enjoys drinking blood, never leaving a drop when it encounters blood." Saying this, Simon Hoover suddenly produced a monkey from his sleeve like a magic trick. It was just an ordinary Demonic Beast, but still alive and thrashing!

Simon Hoover picked up the dagger, gently sliced it across the monkey’s fingertip, and instantly, the monkey bled. In the next second, the Blood Breaking Dagger, like a ravenous beggar, flashed red, and everyone heard a ’sizzling’ sound.

Like drinking water, the sizzling ceased, and the live monkey became a mummified corpse, dead beyond dead, devoid of a single drop of blood or moisture.

"What a treasure!" Dominic Ruiz clapped in delight.

"It’s a pity it’s a Heavenly Demon weapon. Who knows if it will rebel against its master!"

"Indeed, it’s a Magic Device."

"An ancient Magic Device."

Many began to discuss, some eager to bid on the treasure but worried about its potential to rebel.

At this point, Simon Hoover continued, "The dagger is called the Blood Breaking Dagger not only because it drinks blood, but also because it can break through barriers and defenses."

"Is there any friend at the Eternal Life Ninth Layer who would like to come up and test it?" Simon Hoover invited with a smile.

"Let me try. If it can break through my barrier, it’s a great treasure!" Suddenly, a little old man with beady eyes jumped up.

The old man sitting beside Yusuf Zuck immediately introduced, "This fellow is Braxton Gross. He practices the Black Tortoise Divine Art and is fused with his divine pet, the Black Tortoise. His defense is incredibly strong, not easily broken even by Half-Step Creation!"

"Braxton Gross? The name suits the Divine Skills he practices, haha!" Yusuf Zuck laughed heartily. A person who practices tortoise Divine Skills called Green Hat, truly fitting!

"Senior Braxton needn’t do anything. I promise not to harm you in the slightest. You only need to open your barrier to protect yourself." Simon Hoover said respectfully.

"Alright, Black Tortoise Light Shield, emerge!" Braxton Gross shouted, and suddenly, a light shield resembling tortoise shell patterns, though just a phantom, appeared around him!

"Braxton’s defensive barrier is extremely strong, let’s watch." Everyone watched intently.

As Simon Hoover flashed a subtle smile, he suddenly swept the dagger swiftly across Braxton’s light shield!

"Woosh~ Bang~" In an instant, the formidable Black Tortoise defense was effortlessly shattered. If Simon Hoover hadn’t been careful not to hurt Braxton, if the Blood Breaking Dagger’s edge had just grazed Braxton, he might have been drained dry of blood by now.

"Great treasure, I want it. Who dares compete with me?" Braxton Gross called out loudly, eager to snatch the Blood Breaking Dagger from Simon Hoover’s hand!