Chapter 278 Bait
Many rank 1 Magi left the hall on the first floor through the two doors.
Though they did not know much, from the serious atmosphere that emanated through the hall after the announcer’s words, they felt as if they were being pushed down by a mountain.
*Hua la la!*
The masses dispersed quickly and in an instant, only a few rank 1 Magi were left in their original seats.
On the second floor where the VIP rooms were, not one Magus left.
*Boom!* The doors closed, and the solemn atmosphere shot up to the extreme!
“Oh? Is it starting?”
With a smile about his lips, Leylin watched the centre and prepared for a good show.
“Alright! Let’s start with me!”
From a VIP room on Leylin’s far right, there travelled a very robotic voice that was neither male nor female. It had obviously been heavily processed.
“I have one portion of the potion Sea of the Ocean. I wish to exchange it for the hearts of three Fire Scorpions, or the core of a Lava Tyrant! Is anyone willing to make this trade?”
Along with the words, a projection of the potion was sent over, and could clearly be seen by everyone in the hall.
“I have two Fire Scorpion hearts, and wish to replace the rest with magic crystals. How does six million sound?”
A hoarse old voice sounded.
“No, I only need fire elemental materials! However, I can buy those two hearts from you for whatever price you name…” It was a pity that this offer was rejected by that Magus. Next, these two Magi spoke through the communication device, their conversation now a secret to the Magi outside.
The MC on the platform was already just standing aside, leaving the area for the rank 2 Magi to use.
Leylin waited silently and watched as all kinds of precious items were traded. His expression was calm, like that of a cheetah waiting for its prey to rise up to the bait.
After discussions with Iron Crown and Leylin’s own judgement, he could now confirm that this exchange meeting was a setting that Iron Crown or the light Magi faction were using to lure out Alistair.
All that they were putting out were items that Alistair could not resist.
At this moment, an item that made Leylin’s eyes twinkle was exhibited in the hall.
“A high-levelled alchemy notebook, recording terrifying information from the abyss. Those who possess too little spiritual power will see illusions while flipping through it. The previous owner has already gone completely crazy and died, so the next buyer has to be careful.”
Along with this voice, a book that was black on the outside and had blood-red eyes projected in the middle of the notebook was displayed.
This notebook looked to be extremely torn, and even a few corners were damaged. However, the red eye in the middle was still extremely agile. Though it was just a projection, Leylin felt as if this eye was focusing its attention on himself, causing him to tremble inside.
In addition, Leylin also noticed something interesting on the surface of this black notebook.
Beside the red eye, there were countless veins and black runes. These runes were all twisted together, and actually seemed to resemble little black snakes.
“This…” Silver light flashed at Leylin’s palm, and the Book of Giant Serpent that had been kept in his spatial pouch appeared in his hands.
The runes on the surface of the Book of Giant Serpent were extremely similar to that on the notebook.
“The Great Magus Serholm! This is likely to be the notebook left behind by him…” Leylin mumbled to himself, eyes shooting out crimson rays.
At the same time, blood-red rays furiously exploded forth from the crystal on Leylin’s wrist.
“89”
[Warning! Warning! Too much adrenaline is being secreted, and there is an 89% chance that this will stimulate the nerves indefinitely, and result in a detrimental effect on the mind!]
The A.I. Chip sent out blue words before Leylin.