allonlinenovel Chapter 165 The auction begins
Chapter 165 The auction begins
"Of course I want it! I'm determined to get the Dragon Soul Sword!" Han Yi's voice suddenly came from afar, and Su Yao and Lin Yue realized that he had overheard them.
"You little bastard, you were eavesdropping on our conversation!" Su Yao stomped her feet in anger.
"Hmph, you're allowed to whisper among yourselves, but I'm not allowed to listen? That's unreasonable! At the auction three days from now, have Xun'er take Po Yue and Lu Xuefeng to represent me," Han Yi said without room for argument.
In the blink of an eye, three days had passed, and the square in front of Jubaozhai was already teeming with people, with noise rising and falling. People gathered in small groups, excitedly discussing the upcoming auction, their eyes full of anticipation, and their feet unconsciously moving towards the side entrances of Jubaozhai.
Tuoba Xun'er appeared calmly with five people. Her stunning beauty and aura in a red dress instantly attracted countless eyes from those around her.
The people around them turned their heads and whispered among themselves, all trying to guess their identities.
Just then, the tightly closed vermilion gate of Jubaozhai slowly opened, revealing the mysterious vermilion gate that had been sealed for many years to be wide open today.
The numerous prominent and wealthy businessmen in the room were discussing among themselves, eager to know who it was that could command such a prestigious establishment as Jubaozhai to open its main gates for him.
At this moment, Wang Moran walked out of the main gate with a big smile on his face and strode towards Tuoba Xun'er. The crowd automatically made way for him, and everyone's faces were full of astonishment and curiosity, their eyes following his every step.
Wang Moran walked up to Tuoba Xun'er, bowed respectfully, and was extremely humble.
In his eyes, Tuoba Xun'er not only came from the Kui Xin Sect, but her strength was also unfathomable. More importantly, she represented Han Yi.
"Miss Xun'er, please come in!" Wang Moran warmly invited.
Tuoba Xun'er originally wanted to enter discreetly through the side door, but she couldn't resist Wang Moran's insistence, so she had no choice but to follow him through the main gate.
The moment they stepped through the main gate, the people around them erupted in a commotion and began to whisper among themselves.
"Who is this beautiful woman? How did she manage to enter through the main entrance? And why is Manager Wang treating her like this!"
"Judging from this, they must be someone important."
"Could she be a princess of the empire or a holy maiden of some great sect?"
"You just arrived these past few days, right? You don't even know her? She represents that person!"
Amidst the surrounding chatter, Tuoba Xun'er and the others followed Wang Moran through the main gate, passed through the daily exhibition hall on the first floor, walked along a long corridor, and finally arrived at the auction venue.
Upon entering the venue, the spacious hall immediately caught the eye. The dome was extremely high, its exquisite runes and mysterious patterns shimmering with a faint light, as if a mysterious power flowed within it. The luxurious carpet underfoot was soft and incredibly comfortable.
The antique tables and chairs are neatly arranged in circles around the room, each engraved with unique patterns, showcasing the profound heritage of Jubaozhai.
A bidding platform stands directly in front, crafted from precious stone, its surface warm and lustrous, adorned with exquisite auspicious patterns along its edges. The items displayed on the platform are surrounded by a protective aura to prevent theft.
Behind the auction stage was a large screen embroidered with picturesque scenes of fairy mountains, pavilions, and misty clouds, resembling a fairyland. Passages on both sides of the screen led to the backstage area and other facilities.
The walls are adorned with precious calligraphy, paintings, and magical artifacts, exuding a powerful aura, demonstrating the wealth and extensive collection of Jubaozhai.
The potted plant sculptures in the corners, some resembling mythical beasts and others like celestial flowers, added a touch of mystery to the venue.
The entire venue was grand, exquisite, luxurious, and elegant.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Tuoba Xun'er and the others, accompanied by Wang Moran, entered the luxurious private room.
Along the way, the staff members cast respectful glances at him. They all knew that someone who could be treated with such courtesy by Manager Wang was no ordinary person.
Tuoba Xun'er remained calm, ignoring the surrounding noise, and calmly followed Wang Moran into the private room.
At this moment, Tuoba Xun'er's appearance at the auction was like a dazzling star, attracting everyone's attention and filling people with anticipation for the upcoming auction.
A moment later, a beautiful and elegant auctioneer walked gracefully onto the auction stage.
She wore a pale purple dress, the hem of which flowed like clouds. Her face was exquisite, her eyes sparkling with life. Her cascading hair, jet black and glossy, cascaded over her shoulders, a few strands framing her face adding a touch of allure.
The moment she appeared, the entire venue fell silent, and all eyes were on her.
"Distinguished guests, welcome to the Jubaozhai Auction. Now, please welcome our first item!" Her clear and melodious voice rang out in the hall.
The staff carefully presented a spirit sword. The sword was crystal clear, as if carved from crystal, and its blade was covered with intricate runes, shimmering with a mysterious light.
"This sword is called the 'Ice Crystal Sword,' a magical weapon of a powerful sword cultivator. It is incredibly sharp and contains immense ice-elemental power. Starting bid: nine thousand gold!"
"Ten thousand gold coins!" someone immediately bid from the audience.
"Fifteen thousand gold pieces!"
Bidding erupted incessantly, with people arguing heatedly. In the end, the sword was sold to a wealthy merchant for a high price of 30,000 gold coins.
Next, the second treasure was presented, a small and exquisite jade bottle.
"This is the 'Rejuvenation Pill Bottle,' containing three precious Rejuvenation Pills, which have the effect of bringing the dead back to life and healing flesh and bones."
"Fifty thousand gold coins!" someone shouted.
"Seventy thousand taels of gold!"
"Eighty thousand taels of gold!"
The price soared, and it was eventually acquired by an elder of a celestial sect for 100,000 gold coins.
Subsequently, all sorts of rare and precious treasures appeared, including elixirs to enhance cultivation, armor with super strong defense, and mysterious cultivation manuals, among others.
Each item sparked fierce bidding, with prices constantly being broken.
The beautiful host gracefully and calmly controlled the pace, filling the auction with a tense and exciting atmosphere.
The guests in the audience were engrossed in the auction, willing to spend their entire fortunes for their favorite treasures.
The atmosphere at the auction was lively, like a carnival feast.
Tuoba Xun'er watched quietly in the private room, her gaze occasionally lingering on some of the treasures, but she never participated in the bidding.
She was waiting, waiting for that one thing that would truly move her.
As time went on, the auction gradually reached its climax, and the atmosphere became increasingly tense and exciting.
Everyone held their breath, anticipating the next treasure.
Just then, the beautiful auctioneer's voice rang out again, filled with excitement: "Next up is an extremely mysterious treasure that will definitely catch everyone's eye!"
Everyone's hearts jumped into their throats, their eyes fixed on the auction stage, eager to see what treasure it was.