Chapter three hundred and fiftieth eight blood sacrifice gold cup
I saw this a golden cup or bowl made of pure gold.
The overall shape is like a utensil with a flap and a wine jar belly. The ears are somewhat similar to the Sanxingdui bronze ware that John had seen in his previous life, and they also have some Mediterranean-style hollow patterns and gem inlays.
At first glance, John felt that this thing should not be a product of the Black African continent, or a product of other regions other than North Africa. Because the workmanship is too exquisite, it is not a technology that the native tribes in South Africa can do.
If it is in Egypt in North Africa or those close to Europe, it is possible, because Egyptian civilization was once developed as much as the major ancient civilizations in Eurasia, while Morocco, Tunisia, Tripoli and other places are on the southern coast of the Mediterranean.
It is close to the European continent, with many cultural exchanges, and more advanced civilizations brought by the Arabs, so there are also handicraftsmen with superb skills that can do it.
The auctioneer continues to explain:
"This gold bottle with gems inlaid with gold, with the experts we invited to verify that it should be the artistic style of the Eastern Mediterranean and Persia. It is probably something brought to South Africa by ancient merchants or sailors, and then occupied by this tribe.
As a holy weapon to worship gods.”
"According to the customs of this tribe, I think those who bring this thing to the African continent will probably not end up well, because this is a terrible cannibal tribe."
This statement caused a burst of exclamation from the audience.
It has been the 20th century, and the evil custom of cannibalism is something that everyone cannot accept.
"Through investigation, the expedition team found that this tribe not only preserved the cruel headhunting customs, but also plundered the indigenous people of other local tribes to sacrifice their own totem gods. The expedition team attacked the sinful tribe and robbed the holy weapon.
Later, on their fire, a part of the dismembered human body with obvious white skin was found, probably from the recently missing small caravan ships, and under the altar of their tribe totem, there were even more
Tens of thousands of human skulls, some of which have weathered into pieces and gravel, are piled up around them. Obviously, this is a sin tribe that should be destroyed. They cannot be called humans, they should be said to be devils..."
The auctioneer's introduction is chilling. It is hard for everyone to imagine a person being stripped and dismembered and placed on a fire to roast, and even more so, what it would be like if tens of thousands of skulls were piled together.
So they shouted loudly and started to make noise, all thinking that governments of various countries should dispatch troops to destroy this demon tribe.
John would not deny the evil of this cannibal tribe. After all, the existence of blood sacrifice and cannibal habits in this era cannot be called the word "human".
Of course, he would not pity the indigenous people of Black Africa. No matter what the Western colonists did on that land, thanks to the public security channels in their previous life, he could only say, "The poor people must be hateful."
", even in the 21st century, it is not uncommon for them to be bullied or even killed by the natives, and no matter how much help those guys are, it is difficult to be grateful, so they hate the house and the Ukrainians, and John, either
Will speak for the black indigenous people in this world.
What he cares most about now is the auction of this golden vessel.
Because the auctioneer explained the origin of this thing, it immediately dispelled the interest of many auctioneers who originally liked this Golden Holy Grail or bottle, but don't just think that this item will be smashed into their hands as an auction
These people still understand people's hearts very well.
Sure enough, when the auctioneer announced the bidding, several people raised their hands on the spot.
John glanced at the scene and found that he had at least four competitors.
Although the origin of this thing sounds evil, there are just those kinds of curiosity lovers or people with ulterior motives who want to get it.
Although Westerners are very afraid and superstitious about legends such as cursed objects, they often do not lack the kind of existence that deliberately commits death without believing in evil, and the number has not been too small.
Otherwise, how could it be nicknamed the "few foreigners series" by the vast number of melon-eating people on the Chinese Internet?
John didn't know what kind of mentality these people were competing with him, but he was determined to win this thing. Otherwise, if he let it fall into the hands of others, he would probably not be able to control it easily and would cause a great disaster.
It would be fine if he didn't see it, but as a person who witnessed the scene, with John's morality, he could not sit idly by and be indifferent to a possible disaster.
So when the price rose from the bottom price to three hundred pounds, John also raised his hand and said:
"Four hundred pounds!"
This price caused a burst of exclamation.
Although all those present were rich, in later generations, they were all rich people above the middle class, although the pound in the 20th century was no longer as strong as in the 19th century, it was still the world's number one currency, with a worker in London
As an example, although John does not know the exact number, based on the economic level of this period, there will not be too many people who exceed ten pounds, which is worthy of skilled workers.
Four hundred pounds may not be anything to the rich people present, but for most middle-class people, it may also be that their net income in a year or even two or three years. That is, the net remaining amount of expenses will be removed from all expenses.
income.
Looking at John's indifferent look, it inevitably aroused many people's surprise and envy, especially those who had never seen John himself or had seen him less. I heard that this person was the famous Scottish fat man in Cairo
The sheep suddenly realized.
Cologne and Adrick next to him both looked at John in surprise, not understanding what this guy was doing when he suddenly wanted to bid for this item, which was obviously not a good thing and was covered in blood.
When John saw the eyes of the two, he showed a meaningful smile and explained:
"This thing is quite dangerous. For safety reasons, it is best for me to handle it and keep it properly!"
Both of them were a little puzzled when they heard this, but Adrick was born as a nobleman. Although his family has declined now, he had heard of the mysterious extraordinary world and couldn't help but look at John in surprise.
John no longer pays attention to the expressions of his two friends, because after the sensation caused by his bid, some competitors have continued to bid. So after the auction price reached 500, he directly threw out a high price of 800 pounds, and immediately
The four competitors were suppressed in momentum, and then the auctioneer waved his hammer again and said:
"Our rich Mr. John has bid for eight hundred pounds, and are there any gentleman who continues to bid?"
At this time, an unwilling guest took action again.
"Eight hundred and ten pounds!"
John couldn't help but look back at the one.
After opening the spiritual vision, he immediately found that the other party was emitting a strange light of lilac on his body. It was obviously either an extraordinary profession or he involved some extraordinary events and objects. However, with John's eyes, he immediately saw the other party and
Not really extraordinary, but only has an apprentice of level 2 or 3. How could such a person master this voodoo sacrificial item that has received at least tens of thousands of human blood?
So he continued to wave his hand without hesitation:
"Nine hundred pounds!"
Suddenly, a chill sound came to the auction hall.
It’s not that the price of 900 pounds is too expensive, but that it is impossible to understand the method of buying a bloody utensil at home for 900 pounds, and it is not worth it.