bayedsolid Chapter 106 The Auction Ends
Chapter 106 The Auction Ends
After the dramatic contest between the Qin State Celestial Master and Medicine King Valley, the atmosphere in the subsequent auction became increasingly tense, with people's anger rising and prices soaring.
At this time, the transaction price of almost every item fluctuated around tens of thousands of taels of silver.
Especially the women from the Flower Sea Palace, they have a discerning eye. Once they set their sights on an item, no one else dares to compete with them.
This put the auctioneers in a difficult position, who could only sigh helplessly in the face of the situation.
Before they knew it, it was noon. After a short rest and lunch, everyone eagerly returned to the meeting room, knowing full well that the real highlight was yet to come.
As expected, halfway through the afternoon auction, Mei Yanyan finally couldn't resist and bought a beautiful piece of jewelry.
This piece of jewelry was quite valuable, costing her a total of thirteen thousand taels of silver.
It turned out that King Ling had specifically instructed them to actively participate in the bidding, so that their side wouldn't be the only one in the entire venue that remained silent and seemed too deserted.
As time went on, the auctioned items became increasingly valuable and rare, attracting many prominent and influential figures in the martial arts world to bid.
However, at this stage, only the VIPs on the second and third floors remained to participate in the bidding. These individuals were all extremely wealthy and powerful, and their competition made the scene increasingly fierce.
While everyone was engrossed in the fierce bidding, time quietly slipped away.
Before we knew it, this highly anticipated auction was drawing to a close.
Just then, the thousand-year-old Tianshan snow lotus that everyone had been looking forward to was finally carefully presented on the display stand under the spotlight.
The atmosphere at the Qinglan Auction was so enthusiastic it was almost boiling over.
In the spacious and magnificent hall of the Qinglan Auction House, everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage like spotlights.
There, a treasure gently covered with red silk lies quietly; it is the legendary thousand-year-old Tianshan snow lotus.
This snow lotus is like the most dazzling star in the night sky, radiating a soft and mysterious light that is intoxicating and mesmerizing, as if it can perceive the desires of the human heart.
Its existence drew greedy and covetous glances from all the forces present, as if they were being pulled away by invisible ropes, unable to move an inch.
The auctioneer's voice trembled slightly with excitement; he knew all too well the extraordinary value of this item.
"Distinguished guests, what we present to you next is the grand finale of this auction—the thousand-year-old Tianshan snow lotus."
This precious snow lotus grows atop the frigid Tianshan Mountains, enduring thousands of years of wind, frost, rain, and snow, absorbing the essence and spirit of heaven and earth.
It contains incredibly miraculous medicinal effects; legend has it that drinking it can transform one's body, greatly increase one's power, and even has the miraculous ability to bring the dead back to life.
These words immediately caused an uproar and shock throughout the room.
However, this surprise did not last long, as a cacophony of noise surged forth, rising and falling incessantly.
The auctioneer announced with a smile: "The starting price is 200,000 taels of silver, and each bid must be at least 20,000 taels!"
The sect leader of the Blazing Sun Sect walked with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, each step seemingly striking the hearts of everyone present. His posture was as upright as a pine tree, and his steps were vigorous and powerful.
When he spoke, his voice was booming and deafening: "Ladies and gentlemen, the appearance of this rare snow lotus in the world today is truly a rare occurrence."
"Our Lieyang Sect is determined to acquire it, and we are willing to set a starting bid of 220,000 taels of silver!"
His words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the auction hall.
However, before he could finish speaking, a graceful figure had already moved lightly to the railing on the third floor.
The newcomer was a female disciple of the Flower Sea Palace. She wore a pink dress and had a graceful figure, as beautiful and charming as a blooming flower.
Her voice was charming and melodious, like the song of a nightingale, but it contained an undeniable firmness.
"Two hundred and twenty thousand taels? This is just a small appetizer. My Flower Sea Palace offers two hundred and forty thousand taels."
At that moment, a loud shout suddenly rang out from the crowd: "Two hundred and sixty thousand!"
The crowd looked in the direction of the voice and saw a wealthy merchant with an anxious expression and greedy glint in his eyes.
Clearly, he had long coveted this rare snow lotus.
However, the Grand Elder of the Thousand Mountains Sect remained calm and composed in the face of such fierce competition.
He stroked his long beard, a faint smile playing on his lips, and then slowly said, "Two hundred and eighty thousand taels."
Although his voice wasn't loud, it clearly reached everyone's ears, making them feel an invisible pressure.
Just then, the leader of the Poisonous Yin Sect, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. His narrow eyes gleamed with a cold light, and his whole being exuded a chilling aura.
He said in a low, sinister voice, "Three hundred thousand taels. This snow lotus complements the sacred medicine refining method of my Poisonous Yin Sect and is an indispensable item. It must not fall into the hands of others."
As the leader of the Poisonous Yin Cult made his offer, the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly tense.
Just when everyone thought the auction was about to end, a sect leader suddenly stood up and shouted, "Three hundred and twenty thousand taels, I'm determined to get it. No one can take this rare snow lotus from me."
His voice was strong and carried an unassailable authority, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
It seems that at this point, those flags are no longer of any use.
Basically, everyone gets so excited that they have to shout it out, as if they can't afford to lose in terms of momentum.
The abbot of the White Bone Temple held a whisk and gently flicked it: "Three hundred and forty thousand taels of silver. My elders in the temple need this snow lotus to heal their wounds and prolong their lives. We are determined to obtain it."
The owner of Zhenlongfang puffed out his chest, exuding an imposing aura: "Three hundred and sixty thousand taels of silver. My Zhenlongfang intends to use this snow lotus as the treasure of our workshop, to be passed down to future generations."
The leader of the Fenglan Sect waved his sleeve and loudly replied, "Three hundred and eighty thousand taels!"
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice, "Four hundred thousand taels. My Medicine King Valley has been studying pharmacology for many years. This snow lotus will surely help my valley break through the bottleneck and reach a new level."
From a mysterious private room on the second floor, a deep voice came: "Forty-two hundred thousand taels." Everyone guessed the identity of the person in the room.
The Lord of Senluo Tower had eyes as sharp as a hawk's and a resolute tone: "Four hundred and forty thousand taels!"
The head of the Dragon Slaying Academy crossed his arms and announced loudly, "Four hundred and sixty thousand taels of silver! The Dragon Slaying Academy will spare no expense to obtain this snow lotus!"
The Demon Suppression Palace Master's lips curled slightly, carrying a hint of arrogance: "Four hundred and eighty thousand taels of silver, and the Snow Lotus will belong to my Demon Suppression Palace. Only then can my palace's position of prestige in the martial world be secured, and the villains be deterred."
Li Shiting of Taoyu Sect also made a bid at this time, his voice steady: "Five hundred thousand taels."
However, the bidding did not stop, and the various sects remained evenly matched. At this time, the princes and nobles of the foreign court could no longer hold back and joined the fray.
The prince of the Korean dynasty lightly waved his folding fan, exuding arrogance: "I, the prince, will offer 550,000 taels of silver to present this snow lotus to my father, in order to please his esteemed father."
The Xia Dynasty prince tapped his jade ruyi on the table and retorted, "Six hundred thousand taels? Our Xia Dynasty needs this treasure even more to demonstrate our national power."
Emperor Sichao sat upright in the VIP seat, adorned in a dragon robe, exuding majesty: "Six hundred and fifty thousand taels of silver. My empire, paired with this peerless snow lotus, truly displays the grandeur of the imperial family."
Prince Gu Xuan paced anxiously, shouting, "Seven hundred thousand taels! I cannot return empty-handed. This snow lotus must be mine!"
The Spirit King of the Spirit Kingdom's inner energy fluctuated, appearing and disappearing intermittently. She did not participate in the bidding, but quietly observed everything, knowing that in the end the Snow Lotus would fall into the hands of the person on the third floor.
The Qin prince's eyes shone brightly, his determination unwavering: "Eight hundred thousand taels of silver, my Qin state is determined to obtain it, and the Snow Lotus shall belong to Qin."
The eldest son of the Gou clan smirked wickedly: "Eight hundred and fifty thousand taels. I have never failed to acquire anything I set my sights on."
The price soared, "Nine hundred thousand!" a reclusive martial arts master calmly and firmly announced the price.
"One million!" another representative of the royal prince shouted out an astonishing price, instantly bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch.
At this point, all parties revealed their bottom lines, prices continued to rise, and competition entered a fierce stage.
"Two million two hundred thousand." An elder from an ancient family calmly made the offer, his gaze fixed on the Tian Shan snow lotus on the display stand.
"Two million three hundred thousand." The leader of another powerful sect was equally assertive, his voice echoing throughout the hall.
As prices continued to rise, gasps and commotion filled the venue.
"Three million." Just then, a mysterious woman's voice came from the corner, and everyone turned their heads, but they could not see her face.
A brief silence fell over the room, but soon a new voice rang out: "Three million one hundred thousand."
"Three million and two hundred thousand."
The people on Shanzi's side were shocked by the fierce bidding on the field; they had never seen such a scene before.
Xiao Lie looked at the Spirit King nervously: "Spirit King, does this Heavenly Snow Lotus really cost so much? Can we even buy it?"
After Xiao Lie finished speaking, he couldn't help but look at Xiao Yue's hair. He originally thought he could easily buy this snow lotus to treat Xiao Yue, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult.
King Ling shook his head slightly: "It is not clear at the moment, but in my opinion, the four most promising are Qin, Gu Xuanchao, Sichao, and Yaowang Valley."
The auction hall was bustling with noise and excitement as various factions fiercely competed for the thousand-year-old Tianshan snow lotus.
Amidst the frenzy of competition, the snow lotus became increasingly precious and priceless.
This thrilling bidding war has only just begun, and the outcome remains to be seen.