Chapter 495 - Braingorge Rakshas
GDK 495: Braingorge Rakshas
On the second day, Han Shuo did not attend the auction sale.
He had learned some information from the Dark Mantle beforehand and was already aware that there were no more goods on auction that would be of interest to him. Sophie came looking for Han Shuo early at dawn. When she found out that Han Shuo was not attending the auction, she yet again became exhilarated and pulled Han Shuo along for sightseeing around a couple of places of interest.
This time, Sophie was finally doing the honors as a host. She took Han Shuo to visit several well-known scenic spots around Kasi Empire’s Cesar City.
Throughout their trip, Han Shuo was somewhat absent-minded. He could sense the six-horned tribal king of the Soul Race approaching. That constant killing intent originating from the six-horned tribal king assured that Han Shuo was always reminded of the threat, causing Han Shuo to find it hard to loosen up and savor the joy of sightseeing to the fullest.
In the blink of an eye, another day had passed and suddenly, it was the third day. Han Shuo finally gathered enough energy to show up at the auction house.
Very soon after Han Shuo arrived, the same person in charge, Zarya, very promptly appeared at Han Shuo’s side, perhaps due to the experience the day prior, in a most apologetic manner he said, “I am truly sorry, we have yet to locate the item for the moment. Please give us some time.”
With Viride Leaf secretly in his possession, Han Shuo nodded and magnanimously replied, “Fine!”
“Thank you! We will certainly do our best to locate the item as soon as possible!” Zarya appeared completely embarrassed. He beckoned at a server and instructed, “Treat our distinguished guest well!”
Having made the impressive feat of bidding 300 thousand gold coins at the auction two days prior, people unquestionably saw Han Shuo in a new light. When the auction began, Han Shuo stopped talking. He unfurled his consciousness and first made a round of inspection of all those inside the auction house before he turned his attention to the items put up for auction.
Staring at Han Shuo, Lilian opened her mouth and was about to say something, but hesitated. Perhaps it was because she recalled the frightening killing intent Han Shuo displayed just before, she did not continue her speech.
Han Shuo didn’t know why but when he looked at Lilian’s hesitative expression, in his heart, he would indistinctly feel as if she actually knew that the ‘Viride Leaf’ was in his possession. This feeling was completely baffling. Han Shuo gave a couple of glances and carefully observed her. From her adamant eyes, he seemed to realize something.
How did she know? No way! Han Shuo was baffled. He hesitated for a while before trying to probe her, “How many gold coins can you put forth?”
Immediately after Han Shuo uttered those words, Lilian was pleasantly surprised and said, “You are willing to sell it to us?”
This led Lilian to be unequivocally convinced that Han Shuo was in possession of the item. It was only so that she had reacted this way. Han Shuo noticed her reaction right away as he attentively observed her. He was sure that she had figured out that the Viride Leaf was in his hands, although he couldn’t tell exactly how.
“Well, if you offer a reasonable bargain, when I finally receive the item, I will consider selling it to you!” Han Shuo casually replied.
“350 thousand gold coins. What say you?” Lilian hastily responded.
Hmm, not as well-off as I thought. Merely an additional 50 thousand gold coins. Han Shuo thought to himself.
“400 thousand gold coins! That’s as much as I can offer. I beg you, please, that is all that we could come up with!” Seeing that Han Shuo was keeping silence, Lilian assumed that Han Shuo was not satisfied with the price of 350 thousand gold coins, and therefore said to Han Shuo almost pleadingly.
With such a classy lady entreating him in such a soft and servile manner, if it weren’t for the fact that the Viride Leaf was so important to wood elite zombie, Han Shuo would have actually agreed.
“Pretty good price. I will consider it!” Han Shuo helplessly sighed and replied Lilian with a courteous smile.
“The Brain-Eating Beast. It is an unusually strange magical creature. It doesn’t have crystal cores and it survives by eating the brains of humans and magical creatures. It is said to only exist deep under the easternmost seas of Profound Continent. Very difficult to capture. Any children born with learning difficulties, as long as they consume the Brain-Eating Beast, will regain their intelligence and become even smarter than the average child. Additionally…,” the auctioneer’s high spirited voice sounded.
Han Shuo felt like he was on ecstasy. For the first time, he gathered his attention and cast his sights on the item on stage. He no longer attended to Lilian, who was jabbering beside him.
In Chu Cang Lan’s memory, the Brain-Eating Beast was called the Braingorge Rakshas – a rare, unique creature. After reforging GIlbert’s physical flesh and bones, Han Shuo was most concerned about the restoration of Gilbert’s brain tissue. But if Han Shuo could get hold of a Braingorge Rakshas, he wouldn’t need to worry about this issue. So long as he managed to resolve this final significant hurdle, and after collecting some more materials, Han Shuo could practically get down to reconstruct Gilbert a new physical body right away.
Thus, just like the wood attribute treasure Viride Leaf, Han Shuo was determined to win home the Braingorge Rakshas.