My Cell Prison-Chapter 1223 - 1222: Cloth Shoes

Mining rights were of no use to individual proprietors.

The high bid of "fifty thousand" came from none other than Swollen Doctor—Huang Zecheng, dispatched directly from the Central Ministry of Works to procure essential materials. His proposal urgently required a type of ore known as "Settled Corpse Crystal".

This vein just happened to contain that particular component.

As the auctioneer, Wang Shiheng looked toward the guest who bid fifty thousand with an appreciative gleam in his eyes.

This fifty thousand was not only meant for purchasing the mining rights but also served as the Ministry of Works representative’s respect for the former Minister of War.

In the compartment.

A servant exclusive to the doctor asked:

"Congratulations, my lord, on obtaining the desired item- do you need to go backstage to complete the transfer procedures?"

"No hurry since we are here, let’s wait until the auction finishes; then we can find Governor Wang to handle it personally... This way, it’s more secure."

"Yes."

For some reason, the servant always felt there was something off about Lord Huang today.

In his mind, Lord Huang was usually extremely demanding about time.

Having obtained the desired item, he should have left immediately, but today he seemed leisurely enough to stay in the auction hall.

...

Continuing the display.

The third item was equally unique, quite different from the previous two- it was a living creature.

With a single horn, blue patterns, and thick skin... even faint blue flames burned amidst the blue patterns that covered the monster’s entire body.

Most importantly, the creature was still in its juvenile phase, its size merely that of two hands.

As this young monster was slowly led out, many bidders couldn’t sit still, their eyes filled with intense desire.

Wang Shiheng briefly introduced:

"You must all recognize this, the extremely rare ’One-Horned Blue Flame Rhino’.

These creatures possess a certain servility; if raised from youth and trained in the Master-Servant Relationship, one could fully control it as an adult and sign a Soul Contract to make it a personal mount.

Traveling thousands of miles a day, Soul Charring Blue Flames, and nearly inexhaustible stamina need no further elaboration from me.

The starting bid remains 100."

Within just ten seconds, the price had shot up to twenty thousand.

However, Han Dong showed no interest, as mounts were pointless for someone cultivating the "Floating Corpse Internal Classic."

Even if this creature had some combat ability, it couldn’t compare to the Fate Servant embedded in Han Dong’s mind.

Han Dong’s only purpose at the auction was to acquire a [Talisman Device] suited for his own use, one that would enhance the abilities of his zombie body.

Following closely, the fourth display item:

From inside Wang Shiheng’s robes, he pulled out an ancient book.

"Corpse Collection. Assistant-Thunder Flash"

This book was of the same type as ’Frozen Bone’ Luo Gaocheng’s "Corpse Collection. Assistant-Zombie Mortis" in that it was a ’derived cultivation method’.

Practicing this derived method wouldn’t affect the main Development, and once mastered, it would grant one an additional power.

Thunder Flash endowed the individual with an instantaneous burst of speed, often catching opponents off-guard in battle.

It eventually sold for the high price of "eleven thousand."

The fifth display item was a [Demon Pill], forged from the bodies of a thousand slain monsters, suitable for those seeking to undergo Demon Cultivation.

The sixth display finally featured a Talisman Tool.

Of course, its quality was superior to those commonly available, being a Unique Purple-"Mixed Stone Battle Axe."

It looked like a giant axe crafted from white stone, about a meter long with a weight surpassing one ton, daunting enough that many zombies turned away.

Though he possessed the [Armor Absorption] special trait, it was of no use to Han Dong.

After all,

Han Dong aimed for "The Tombs" to clear as [Second Class], with the main focus on stealth and escape, making such an enemy-killing talisman tool ineffective.

The seventh, eighth, and ninth items corresponded to special corpse collections, a concealed weapon, and an alchemy recipe, none of which interested Han Dong.

The tenth item, also the last exhibit.

The auctioneer, Wang Shiheng, first sighed and then patted his right thigh.

"Actually, only nine items were selected for this auction... This tenth item belongs to my private possessions, but due to leg problems, it’s no longer of use to me."

Saying this,

Wang Shiheng took out a pair of cloth shoes he had prepared earlier from under his wheelchair.

They looked like ordinary, sewn cloth shoes.

"I don’t want to introduce this item too much, any price will suffice, let’s still start the bidding at 100, please make your offers."

Han Dong was the first to raise a board—[100]; this was also the first time Han Dong had bid at the auction.

Who knew, upon Han Dong’s price offer, this ordinary-looking pair of cloth shoes, without any introduction, instantly attracted numerous bidders.

Even including dignitaries from the VIP area.

In their view, shoes that had accompanied the former Minister must surely hold some uniqueness.

The price quickly exceeded what Han Dong could bear—the limit of [3000].

Just as Han Dong stopped bidding, a high official from the Ministry of Works in the VIP area, who had previously bought mining rights for a sky-high price of 50,000, immediately placed a bid... and with each counteroffer, the price would increase by at least a thousand.

The price was quickly raised to [10,000].

At this moment, his personal attendant also got uneasy, "Mr. Huang, the Ministry of Works gave us a limited discretionary budget... If we spend a large amount on such unrelated items, it might cause trouble for you."

"Don’t worry, I’ll use my own money."

"Your own money? But sir, you’re a Mechanical Ascender, how could such equipment for the mortal flesh be suitable for you at all?"

"I’m buying it for someone else."

"For someone else..." The attendant sensed Mr. Huang’s change in gaze and did not inquire further.

In the end, he won the auction for [13,000].

"Cui Le, handle the transfer of the mining rights. I’m going to meet a friend."

"Ah? Such an important matter, and you won’t go yourself?"

"This is not a private deal but won at the auction. Besides, Wang Shiheng won’t break a promise because of such matters and ruin the relationship between the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Works... Handle it well and then return directly to the Central Ministry of Works; I’ll come back soon."

"Yes..."

Curiosity filled Cui Le’s eyes; he was eager to know who the friend was.

As he was about to probe further, his superior had already left the VIP area.

...

[Hundred Demon Collection]

After leaving the auction, Han Dong first dispatched Zhang Xiliang and then went alone to the connecting platform.

Before long,

A zombified being, with a scorpion-like lower body and a machinery coverage exceeding 80%, arrived here, carrying the expensively bought cloth shoes.

When the two met, they simultaneously revealed a relieved smile.

As the cloth shoes were handed over, a familiar voice came from behind the mechanical face mask, "Lord, long time no see!"

"Doctor, it seems you are doing well... do you have time for a chat?"

"Certainly, I have time."