Chapter 209: Ch 209- James Family Auction

As Mo Yuan entered Frostwind Base, he found that it was quite similar to Cang Lan Base.

Tall buildings filled the streets and countless shops, restaurants and businesses could be seen everywhere. Vehicles moved along the roads while cultivators walked in and out of buildings, making the entire base feel lively.

However, there was one major difference.

Most of the signs on the shops were written in English. Even the people walking along the streets came from different regions. Mo Yuan spotted several Asians but he couldn’t tell whether all of them were Chinese.

’This place really is different from Cang Lan Base.’

Mo Yuan looked around with interest before considering his next move.

’What should I do now? I can’t just head straight to the Beast Association and meet Louis. I arrived here in just a few seconds. If Bai Chuan finds out about my speed after talking to Louis, it might cause quite a stir.’

It wasn’t that Mo Yuan wanted to hide his strength from everyone. He simply preferred to keep some of his abilities secret for the time being.

There was no need to let the entire world know about his ridiculous speed.

Besides, he had come all this way. It wouldn’t hurt to look around first.

’I’ll explore the base for at least an hour before visiting the Beast Association.’

Having made up his mind, Mo Yuan began wandering through the streets.

He visited several shops, looked at the goods on display and even entered a few restaurants.

Eventually, he stopped in front of a Tubway restaurant. The familiar name caught his attention, so he decided to give it a try.

After placing his order, Mo Yuan walked out with his sandwich in hand.

’Now this really feels like I’m back in 2026. The only difference is that everyone has superpowers and beasts can destroy entire cities.’

He took a bite of his sandwich and smiled.

It was a strange feeling. Even though he had been living in this world for a long time, seeing something familiar from his previous life still brought back memories.

After finishing his meal, Mo Yuan visited several clothing stores and bought himself some new clothes. He had been going through clothes too quickly lately and his wardrobe was running low.

Throughout his walk, people treated him with respect whenever they sensed his cultivation.

An Origin Lord Realm cultivator was no ordinary person. Even in a major base like Frostwind, such a person could not be casually ignored.

Mo Yuan also secretly activated his Copy and Paste Talent from time to time, scanning the people around him for useful talents.

Unfortunately, his luck wasn’t very good.

He found a few people with Strength, Speed and Flame Talents but their grades were too low to interest him. After scanning dozens of cultivators, he still hadn’t found anything worth copying.

’It seems I won’t find anything good just by walking around.’

Just as he was about to continue exploring, he heard two voices coming from nearby.

"Hurry up! The auction is about to start!"

"Coming! I heard there are some good items this time. We can’t miss it!"

Mo Yuan turned his head and saw two Origin Soul Realm cultivators hurrying down the street.

The moment he heard the word auction, his eyes lit up.

’An auction? I’ve never attended one before. Let’s see what it’s like.’

His curiosity immediately took over. He casually followed the two cultivators and after walking for a short while, he arrived in front of a massive building.

A large sign stood above the entrance.

James Family.

Mo Yuan raised his head and examined the building.

’The James Family? Judging by this place, they must be a powerful family. Perhaps they even have a Sovereign Realm cultivator.’

People were constantly entering and leaving the building. Some wore expensive clothes, while others carried themselves with the confidence of powerful cultivators. A few were even accompanied by guards.

Mo Yuan followed the two Origin Soul Realm cultivators inside. They approached the reception desk, showed their cards and were soon directed toward the elevators.

’They need cards to enter? I don’t have an invitation.’

He stopped for a moment before walking toward the reception.

Several employees were standing behind the counter. The moment one of them sensed Mo Yuan’s cultivation, her expression changed and she immediately bowed respectfully.

"Good morning, sir. How may we help you?"

Mo Yuan nodded and asked, "I heard an auction is being held here. I’d like to attend but I don’t have an invitation. Is there another way to enter?"

The employee quickly replied, "Of course, sir. Guests without invitations can purchase an entry invitation for ten million yuan. The auction is about to begin, so you can still join if you register now. Would you like to purchase one?"

"Ten million?"

Mo Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly.

For an ordinary person, that was an enormous sum. However, it was nothing to him. He had more than two hundred billion yuan in his bank account, not to mention the precious treasures he had collected. Some of those treasures were probably worth more than he could easily calculate.

"Alright, I’ll buy one."

He took out his bank card and handed it to the employee.

After completing the payment, she returned the card and bowed again.

"Thank you, sir. Your registration is complete. Please proceed to the twenty-first floor. The auction will be held there."

"Thank you."

Mo Yuan entered the elevator and pressed the button for the twenty-first floor.

When the doors opened, he found himself in a quiet corridor. A large door stood at the end, with two Origin Soul Realm guards stationed beside it.

The moment the guards sensed his cultivation, they straightened up and greeted him politely. One of them immediately opened the door for him.

Mo Yuan briefly scanned their talents but neither had anything special. He didn’t pay them much attention and stepped inside.

The scene before him surprised him.

The room was enormous, almost like a small theater. Rows of comfortable seats faced a raised stage and a massive screen hung behind it. A countdown on the screen showed that ten minutes remained before the auction began.

Around seventy percent of the seats were already occupied. Cultivators sat in groups, talking quietly among themselves while waiting for the event to start.

Mo Yuan casually selected an empty seat and sat down.

Soon, an employee wearing an identification badge approached him. She respectfully handed him a device shaped like a small light saber.

"Sir, if you wish to bid on an item, please press the button on the handle. The blade will light up and you can announce your bid. Our staff will record your offer."

Mo Yuan examined the device with curiosity before nodding.

’What a strange way to hold an auction. Still, it looks interesting.’

He placed the device beside him and turned his attention toward the screen.

While waiting, he quietly scanned the people in the room. Several possessed Strength, Speed and Flame Talents. There were even a few cultivators whose talents were better than those he had seen on the streets.

However, none of them were particularly impressive.

Even so, Mo Yuan was surprised by the number of talented cultivators gathered in one place.

’Finding so many people with decent talents outside would take quite some time. It seems powerful cultivators really do gather in places like this.’

Finally, the countdown reached zero.

The lights in the room dimmed slightly and the conversations gradually died down.

A beautiful woman wearing a black dress walked onto the stage. She held a microphone and smiled as she looked across the audience.

"Welcome, everyone, to the James Family Auction!"

Her clear voice spread throughout the hall.

Mo Yuan leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the stage.