Chixinguo!
No one had expected that the first item to be auctioned would be such a divine treasure.
"I presume everyone is aware of the value of Chixinguo, so I won't waste time explaining."
"Starting bid: fifty million Hua coins, with increments no less than one hundred thousand Hua coins."
There was no surprise at this starting bid, and as soon as the bidding began, offers poured in.
"Fifty-five million Hua coins."
"Sixty million Hua coins."
"Sixty-two million Hua coins."
...
As the bids continued to climb, within a minute, the price had already reached an astonishing eighty million Hua coins.
However, the prominent figures in the auction hall had yet to make a move.
"Brother Jian, this Chixinguo is a rare treasure. Aren't you going to bid?"
Fan Tian saw Zhuang Jian, who remained composed beside him, and asked with a smile.
"Very well! Let me make the first bid."
He then raised his bidding paddle and announced loudly, "Two hundred million Hua coins."
Hiss!
Upon hearing this figure, most of the people in the venue gasped. For them, this price was already beyond reach.
And this was only the beginning.
"Three hundred million Hua coins."
At this moment, a gruff voice echoed through the hall.
It was Tian Meng of the Qi Sect.
After placing his bid, he looked at Zhuang Jian and the others, his eyes filled with provocation.
Zhuang Jian paid him no mind. However, Fan Di, beside Fan Tian, couldn't tolerate it.
"Four hundred million Hua coins!" he exclaimed, raising his paddle high and outbidding Tian Meng.
"Oh! So you're going to challenge me."
Just as Tian Meng was about to bid again, a sharp voice came from behind him.
"If you dare cause trouble for me again, believe it or not, I'll cripple you right now."
"Senior Sister Leng Chi, I..."
"Shut up."
As the words fell, a trace of energy suddenly appeared in Tian Meng's chest. Instantly, a sharp stinging sensation coursed through his body, contorting his face into a grimace.
"Ah! Senior Sister Leng Chi, I was wrong, please spare me!" Tian Meng struggled to support himself and spoke with difficulty.
"Hmph!"
A moment later, the trace of energy in his chest disappeared.
"Thank you, Senior Sister!" Seeing this, Tian Meng quickly said.
And in an unseen corner, a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
"Useless trash."
Leng Chi looked at Tian Meng, her eyes revealing a murderous intent.
Their purpose for coming here was the Daoxin Jade. Tian Meng's series of high-profile actions had completely exposed them to everyone.
Their subsequent actions would be fraught with obstacles.
If not for the fact that they still had some use for him, Leng Chi would have already crippled him.
After the bidding reached four hundred million, the pace of bidding noticeably slowed.
"Five hundred million!"
At this moment, an unexpected person made a bid.
Lin Fengxuan!
Logically, the Lin family was currently in a state of partial turmoil, with internal issues yet to be fully resolved. If they were to acquire the Chixinguo now, the Lin family would face a situation of distress both internally and externally.
Everyone was perplexed.
Lin Fengxuan casually raised his paddle, ignoring all the gazes directed at him.
Lin Cangyun, seated before him, remained as still as ever, barely moving.
At five hundred million, this could be considered the highest possible bid for the Chixinguo. To bid any higher would be more of a loss than a gain.
Therefore, Zhuang Jian and the others had already given up.
Just as most people thought the Chixinguo would be sold for five hundred million, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
"Six hundred million!"
At this moment, Du Yuemian suddenly placed a bid, raising it by a full hundred million.
She looked at Lin Fengxuan, her eyes filled with a hint of apology.
Logically, she still owed the Lin family a favor.
After all, the first piece of information she had received was from Lin Zihong. Therefore, competing with the Lin family for the Chixinguo now made her feel somewhat guilty.
However, at this point, she had no confidence in acquiring the Daoxin Jade, making the Chixinguo a must-have.
"Seven hundred million!"
Lin Fengxuan ignored Du Yuemian's apologetic gaze and once again raised his paddle, increasing the bid by one hundred million.
Hiss!
Lin Fengxuan's series of actions truly baffled and shocked those present.
After all, Du Yuemian hailed from the Du family of the provincial capital. Lin Fengxuan's uninhibited actions showed no regard for the Du family.
Was he not afraid of offending the Du family?
Du Yuemian's brow furrowed at this. She had not expected Lin Fengxuan to be so decisive.
However, she could not back down.
This Chixinguo was the Lin family's only hope.
"Eight hundred million!"
Du Yuemian bid again.
At this point, the crowd was no longer shocked but numb.
The Lin and Du families were truly determined to fight it out.
In the living room, Ye Ming and the others naturally noticed this.
"Young master, Miss Du she..."
Du Lisha looked at Du Yuemian in the distance, feeling a subtle change compared to their first meeting.
"She's fine!" Ye Ming also looked at the figure in the distance and said softly, "Fortunately, she hasn't lost her backbone!"
Her backbone?
What was Ye Ming implying?
"Hmm?"
Du Lisha was puzzled by his words.
Aside from Ye Ming and his companions, Zhong Wuhen was also observing Du Yuemian.
"Is she planning to go all in?" he mused after a moment of thought.
"Given the current situation of the Du family, the Daoxin Jade is undoubtedly the most important thing to them. But with this turn of events, it will be difficult for young Du to acquire it!" Zhong Fengya sighed. "Now, she can only settle for the next best thing and secure the Chixinguo. Only then will the Du family have a glimmer of hope."
"Alas! This girl has had a difficult time."
A hint of regret flickered in Zhong Fengya's eyes.
Who would have thought that the Du family, which had finally produced a monstrous genius who had reached the Martial King realm at such a young age, might perish before she could fully mature?
...
Upon hearing Du Yuemian's renewed bid, Lin Fengxuan began to hesitate. He glanced at Du Yuemian in the distance, then lowered his paddle.
He saw the determination in her eyes.
Therefore, there was no need to push the matter to the bitter end.
"Eight hundred million, once!"
"Eight hundred million, twice!"
"Eight hundred million, thrice! Sold!"
Ultimately, the Chixinguo belonged to Du Yuemian.
"Everyone, please look, the second item for auction: one kilogram of Ziyun Heart Tea."
"Starting bid: ten million Hua coins, with increments no less than one hundred thousand."
Ziyun Heart Tea, another valuable item. Although not as significant as the Chixinguo, it still sparked a bidding war.
In the end, it was acquired by Fan Di at the high price of sixty million Hua coins.
"Junior Sister, I heard Uncle has a keen interest in tea ceremony. Would you trouble yourself to deliver this Ziyun Heart Tea to Uncle, as a token of my filial respect?" Fan De said to Bu Qingyu, appearing somewhat embarrassed.
With Fan De's performance, the others nearby finally understood why he had been so eager to bid for the Ziyun Heart Tea earlier.
Good heavens, he had a plan all along!
Looking at the tea box presented to her, Bu Qingyu was also taken aback.
"This simpleton actually has such thoughts?"