BXBX NOVEL Chapter 127 - 127 Dust Settles
As soon as Steward Cheng’s words had fallen,
two maidservants came up, carrying a small display stand, and walked onto the auction stage.
On that display stand was a beautifully carved jade box, and inside the jade box lay a grey-black Elixir Medicine that looked quite ordinary and unremarkable.
Steward Cheng gestured for the two maidservants to come forward to the auction stage to display the Elixir Medicine for everyone to see.
Once the two maidservants were in position, Steward Cheng followed suit, stepping forward and beginning his introduction:
“This is the last item of the auction today…”
“A fourth rank Elixir Medicine, a Superior Lifespan Extension Pill, consuming it can increase one’s lifespan by 50 years.”
“Fourth Rank Elixir Medicines are extremely rare, and I’m sure many have never seen one. Not to mention the difficulty of obtaining a Fourth Rank Spirit
Plant, the challenge of refining a Fourth Rank Elixir Medicine is extraordinary.”
“Furthermore, this is a Lifespan Extension Pill that can increase life expectancy, its value is self-evident.”
“This Superior Lifespan Extension Pill has a starting bid of 20,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, with each subsequent bid increasing by no less than 1,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
“Bang”
Having finished his brief introduction, Steward Cheng lifted the auction hammer and brought it down sharply.
“Now, let the bidding begin.”
The moment the Lifespan Extension Pill was revealed, the hall fell silent, as everyone knew it was beyond their reach.
“Thirty-thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
In a corner of the hall, someone boldly called out an astronomical bid of thirty thousand.
“Since you’ve done so much, why not call out the bid yourself?”
“Fifty thousand…”
The voice was old and withered, unmistakably that of the Zhang Family Patriarch.
Inside the Liu Clan’s box, Wu Cai Immortal looked somber. Liu Yiyuan and the rest of the Liu family members sat quietly behind him, being extremely careful not to make any unnecessary movements.
“Fifty-one thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
“If Zhang Dao-friend has invited us, then there is no point in hiding any longer,” a voice rang out.
That statement shocked Liu Yiyuan, as it was from the old patriarch of the Li Family who had spoken.
Wu Cai Immortal also frowned at this, turning his gaze towards the Li Family’s box.
“Sixty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones,” this time it was still the Zhang Family Patriarch.
“Sigh…’
Wu Cai Immortal exhaled deeply before speaking.
“Seventy thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
It seemed he was also ready to lay all his cards on the table.
But it made sense since this matter had been brewing for so long, and by now, almost everyone in Fang Market was aware of it.
There was no point in hiding any longer.
“Good… Good… Good…”
The Zhang Family Patriarch said, laughing.
“This is getting interesting.”
“Eighty thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.” “I hope you two won’t disappoint me.” Wu Cai Immortal continued:
“Ninety thousand…”
By now, everyone in the hall had caught on to what was happening, and they watched the second floor in silence, not daring to speak out of fear of angering the two individuals in the midst of bidding.
Even Steward Cheng on the auction stage did not dare to interrupt them.
“One hundred thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
The voice of the Zhang Family Patriarch remained calm, showing no signs of fluctuation.
In the Liu Clan’s box, Wu Cai Immortal was deep in thought, sitting next to another old man.
This elder’s complexion was dark, his eyebrows slanted upward, exuding an aura of imposing authority, making it clear that he was not to be trifled with.
“There’s no need to worry, Liu Dao-friend. Combined, the Spirit Stones of our two families should surely surpass Zhang Family’s, right?”
“Let’s iust keeD bidding.”
Having said that, the elder raised his voice:
“One hundred and ten thousand Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
The voice was unmistakably that of the Golden Core Immortal from the Li Family, who had just bid earlier, though it was unclear when he had arrived in the Liu Clan’s box.
Behind these two, the other members of the Liu Clan sat in silence.
Among the Liu Clan members, there was another person who Lin Jing would have recognized had he been there.
It was the red -clothed young man who had previously probed Lin Jing at the black market.
“I suspect our previous conjectures are wrong; Zhang Chenfan, that old man, might be in cahoots with someone else, which is why he dares to act this way.” Wu Cai Immortal looked toward the Li Family Immortal and frowned, saying,
“Liu Daoist, you might be overthinking it…” The Li Family’s Immortal seemed unconcerned.
“Zhang Chenfan, that old guy, has lived for so long, his determination is extraordinary, naturally not something ordinary people can compare with.” “Of course, your conjecture might be possible, Liu Daoist.”
“But we don’t need to worry about that, just keep increasing the price.” “120,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
No sooner had the Li Family Patriarch finished speaking than the Zhang Family Patriarch had already called out a new price.
“121,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
This time, Wu Cai Immortal spoke first, not giving the Li Family Patriarch the chance.
“Liu Daoist, what do you mean by this?”
“We’re still early in the game; why start lowering the auction price now?
The Li Family Patriarch was very puzzled.
“There’s no rush…” Wu Cai Immortal said.
After speaking, he looked toward the Zhang Family’s private box.
Since the second floor’s private boxes were covered by curtains, and the Formation in the venue was activated, blocking Divine Sense, it was impossible to see inside.
“130,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
The Zhang Family Patriarch spoke, his tone still calm.
“131,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
Wu Cai Immortal still only added 1,000 Spirit Stones this time. “Wu Cai, your probing has no meaning.” The Zhang Family Patriarch said.
“140,000…”
“How much can you put forth, go ahead and push in everything. Don’t tell me you really think my Zhang Family can’t bring out the Spirit Stones? “Chenfan, old chap, you’re quite formidable…”
“180,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, follow that if you can…”
The Li Family Patriarch, heedless of everything, directly raised the price to 180,000.
Inside the Liu Clan’s private box… Wu Cai Immortal sighed.
“Sigh…’
“Brother Li, you’re being too impulsive.”
“Just competing with Spirit Stones, let’s see which family can produce more.” The Li Family Patriarch seemed unconcerned.
Faced with this, Wu Cai Immortal had no choice; he had originally wanted to gradually increase the price to see the Zhang Family Patriarch’s reaction.
But the Li Family Patriarch directly disrupted all his plans.
“Alright, 190,000 Medium Grade Spirit Stones”
“Daoist Li, will you raise the bid?” called out the Zhang Family Patriarch across the distance.
“Raise…”
“Since you’ve already bid 190,000, I’ll bid 200,000.”
The Li Family Patriarch was not intimidated and directly increased his bid. “Good, since Daoist Li dares to continue raising the bid, I can’t just admit defeat.”
“Otherwise, wouldn’t I be looked down upon by Daoist Li?”
“1 bid 210,000…”
The Li Family Patriarch had scarcely finished speaking when the Zhang Family Patriarch spoke out immediately.
At this moment, the Li Family Patriarch transmitted a message to Wu Cai Immortal:
“Daoist Liu, our families don’t have many Spirit Stones left, should we keep increasing the bid?”
Wu Cai Immortal did not respond, but instead spoke out loud:
“211,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”
“220,000…” The voice of the Zhang Family Patriarch remained unchanged. This time, Wu Cai Immortal hesitated slightly before speaking again:
“221,000…”
“230,000, Medium Grade Spirit Stones…”
As the Zhang Family Patriarch’s voice fell, Wu Cai Immortal then said:
“Daoist Zhang, you’ve won…”
“This Lifespan Extension Pill…is yours..”