For the next few days, Zhang Hao practiced the Arhat Fist every day, aiming to upgrade it to the Consummate level before the second round of the playoffs. Anyway, there were still three days until the playoffs, so he should be able to reach the next level within these few days.
"Whoosh!" A huge rock in front of Zhang Hao was shattered by his punch. In the void, an Arhat sitting cross-legged with a solemn and dignified appearance emerged.
"Congratulations to Player Zhang Hao, Arhat Fist has been upgraded, currently at Consummate level, Critical Hit Rate 4%, Paralysis 1%."
"Whoosh!" Finally, he successfully upgraded the Arhat Fist to the Consummate level.
Zhang Hao was very satisfied. The Consummate level Arhat Fist was not only incredibly powerful, but most importantly, it increased the critical hit rate by one percent.
"Hmm?" One percent paralysis?
Zhang Hao was a little stunned. This was paralysis! In the game, the most powerful effects were not necessarily high attack power, but rather these auxiliary types of damage. For example, paralysis, stun, and poisoning. These attribute damages were mandatory. One paralysis could lead to a big move that could kill you in minutes. Although it was only one percent paralysis, if triggered, it would definitely be the enemy's nightmare.
"Boss!"
Jin Bao appeared in front of Zhang Hao with a grin.
"Oh, you're here?" Zhang Hao nodded.
"Yeah, Boss, how is this house? Are you used to living here?" Jin Bao looked at Zhang Hao and asked.
"Not bad, it's a suitable size and the location is good. I like it very much."
Zhang Hao had previously asked Jin Bao to buy a house, and Jin Bao was indeed very enthusiastic. He quickly found this house for him, which had a decent price and a good location. What was rare was that his mother and sister were also very satisfied.
"By the way, you came to find me, there should be something else, right?" Zhang Hao knew Jin Bao's nature very well; this guy wouldn't come to him for no reason.
Jin Bao smiled slightly and said, "Yes, Boss, I came to find you this time because of the auction."
"Auction?"
Zhang Hao was a little curious. He had been cultivating these past few days and didn't know much about what was happening outside.
"Boss, you don't know? The Haitian Auction House is preparing to hold its annual auction early this time. It's tonight, and it's said that there will even be Yellow-tier High-grade Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills for auction!" Jin Bao said with a smile.
"Yellow-tier High-grade?" Zhang Hao was immediately moved.
Even the most top-tier Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills in the Zhang family were only Yellow-tier High-grade. He didn't expect that the Haitian Auction House would directly auction them this time. The competition was probably going to be fierce.
"How about it, interested?" Jin Bao looked at Zhang Hao and asked.
Zhang Hao had gotten over 20 million silver from the gambling house this time, so he was quite wealthy. Moreover, judging from the scale of this auction house, he should be able to find good things. Therefore, he was a little tempted. However, he hesitated and said, "Usually, these kinds of auctions require invitations, right? We don't seem to have those."
Hearing this, Jin Bao said nonchalantly, "Boss, don't worry, leave the invitations to me. In the black market, as long as you have money, there's nothing you can't get, let alone just invitations."
"Alright then, help me get two invitations, and we'll go together then." Zhang Hao finally nodded and agreed.
Jin Bao immediately smiled and said, "Then I'll go prepare. I'll come find you when the time comes."
"Heh heh, an auction, interesting. Perhaps this time, the auction house will bring me some unexpected surprises." Zhang Hao began to look forward to it.
That evening, Jin Bao came to pick up Zhang Hao in a carriage. As expected, Jin Bao, being a local expert, had extensive connections and managed to get an invitation from the black market. Each invitation allowed four people to enter. Zhang Hao immediately called Zinan and Zhang Jianfeng to come along as well. Hearing that they were going to an auction, Qin Zinan was very happy. After all, girls liked lively places, especially such grand events.
The four of them entered the auction house. Zhang Jianfeng and Qin Zinan looked around, finding everything new and interesting. They were despised by passing guests, who even called them bumpkins who had never seen the world. Even the deacon in charge of hospitality at the auction house looked down on them a little.
Just as the four of them were about to enter the main auction area, two deacons blocked their way. One of them said indifferently, "Do you have an invitation?"
"Looking down on people with your dog eyes! See what this is?" Jin Bao showed an invitation.
The deacon took the invitation and saw that it was indeed an invitation. His expression was a little surprised, and he respectfully returned the invitation, asking politely, "May I ask the four Young Masters, do you need a private room?"
"Introduce the services, please? What services are available?" Zhang Hao asked.
"Hello, sir, we have four types of services here: general seating, small private room, large private room, and VIP private room! The required service fees are 10 taels, 100 taels, 500 taels, and 1000 taels respectively."
Zhang Hao knew that the so-called general seating was just a chair in the main hall. With his current wealth, he naturally disdained sitting there. It was just 1000 taels of silver! With his current wealth, it was just a drop in the bucket. Now that he had money, he had to act like a nouveau riche at least once.
"Get me a VIP private room."
Zhang Hao took out a silver note and nonchalantly handed it to the deacon.
"Yes, yes, yes..." The deacon became even more respectful.
"Please wait a moment, four Young Masters, I will make arrangements."
After the deacon left, Zhang Hao looked at Jin Bao, Zhang Jianfeng, and Qin Zinan beside him and asked proudly, "Didn't you think I looked especially handsome and stylish when I took out the money just now?"
Saying this, Zhang Hao deliberately adjusted his hairstyle, his face full of arrogance, looking as if he had a very high status.
"Yes, you certainly have a special aura." Jin Bao nodded repeatedly.
Qin Zinan and Zhang Jianfeng also seemed to agree.
"What kind of aura?" Zhang Hao was very curious and patted Jin Bao's shoulder with satisfaction, giving him a look that said 'you have good taste'.
"Nouveau riche aura!" Jin Bao said with a serious face.
"Cough, cough, cough..." Zhang Hao almost vomited blood.
Under the deacon's arrangement, the four of them entered a super luxurious VIP private box. The box was not only sumptuously decorated and incredibly extravagant, but there were also four extremely attractive women serving them. If Qin Zinan hadn't been there, Jin Bao would have almost asked if those four girls offered special services.
The auction started promptly at 7 PM. The Auctioneer was a tall and slender beauty, but her face was covered with a veil, so her features were unclear. But Zhang Hao knew at a glance that she was definitely a great beauty. From Jin Bao, Zhang Hao learned that her name was Shi Meng Qi, and she was the manager of this auction house.
The first round consisted of luxury items with not much practical value. There weren't many bidders, mostly wives and daughters of wealthy families.
Zhang Hao also bid for a very beautiful bracelet for Qin Zinan, which made Qin Zinan extremely happy.
In the second round, the auction slowly entered its climax. The items being auctioned were weapons, talisman treasures, and even pills. Although these things were good, Zhang Hao couldn't use them for the time being, so he held back from bidding.
"Next, is a refining material. Although it is just a refining material, if added to any equipment, its quality will instantly increase by one level. That's right, it is the seven-colored stone." Meng Qi smiled charmingly.
After saying this, Meng Qi lifted the silk cloth on the tray held by the young lady next to her, revealing a blue gem emitting a brilliant glow.
Zhang Haotian was curious about the function of this seven-colored stone. Instantly, he cast an Appraisal skill.
Item: seven-colored stone
Description: Wearing it on the body can increase the critical hit rate of Martial Skills by 5%.