kvmb Chapter 146 The auction begins
Chapter 146 The auction begins
Just as the group was whispering among themselves, a soft creak was heard, and the tightly closed carved door of the private room was slowly pushed open.
Immediately afterward, a graceful figure floated in. The group looked closely and saw a beautiful young waitress with a slender figure. Smiling, she walked lightly to them and explained in detail the procedures and precautions for participating in the auction.
Before long, a striking figure appeared on the spacious and brightly lit exhibition platform below—an elderly man who was energetic, had a ruddy complexion, and looked very happy.
He walked steadily to the center of the stage, glanced around at the many distinguished guests who were eagerly waiting below, cleared his throat, and said, "Distinguished guests, welcome to the Wanbao Auction! I won't waste any more pleasantries, let's get straight to the point!"
"The first item up for auction is an alchemical masterpiece by Master Muyan—the latest multi-functional magic flying car! Not only does this car have a cool and stylish appearance, but its defensive capabilities are also top-notch... Now, the starting bid is 10 gold coins."
After the old man finished his passionate introduction, the giant screen behind the booth quickly displayed the appearance of the flying car from all angles.
Chu Yichen curled his lip dismissively, "It looks so-so, nothing special, not even as good-looking as ours!"
"That's right, ours is the top-of-the-line model, this car is far from that!"
Hearing Chu Yichen and Puyang Minghui's words, Song Yuze's eyes flashed with a strange light. "I think this flying car is pretty good, both in terms of appearance and function. I didn't expect you to look down on it so much. I wonder if I would have the honor of seeing your top-of-the-line flying car and broaden my horizons?"
Chu Qiuchi glanced at him lazily and replied casually, "Whether I'll be lucky in the future, I don't know, but you probably won't be lucky now."
Song Yuze's expression froze slightly, but he quickly smiled again. "It's alright. I was the one who was presumptuous. I hope I'll have the opportunity to witness the splendor of the top-of-the-line flying car in the future."
While the group was chatting casually, the incredibly cool flying car below had already been sold for an astonishing price of 40 and taken away by its new owner.
At this moment, the sprightly old man on the stage did not delay at all and immediately began to introduce the second item to be auctioned today.
"The next item we're presenting is no ordinary item; it's a high-grade magical potion—the Nine-Hearted Demon Grass! This miraculous herb is the key ingredient for crafting high-grade awakening potions. Such a rare treasure has a starting bid of 20 gold coins. We urge everyone to bid enthusiastically!"
The old man had barely finished speaking when a waiter's voice came from a luxurious private room on the fourth floor: "30!"
This shout instantly drew everyone's attention, but before anyone could react, the other private rooms quickly followed suit, raising their bids rapidly. In an instant, the sounds of bidding echoed throughout the auction hall, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere.
Before long, the price of this Nine-Heart Demon Grass skyrocketed like a rocket, reaching an astonishing 80 gold coins in the blink of an eye! However, the four VIP rooms on the fifth floor remained silent, with no one making a bid.
Chu Qiuchi and her group were in the first private room on the fifth floor. At this moment, Chu Qiuchi straightened her body slightly, her captivating eyes fixed on the Nine Hearts Demon Grass on the stage, revealing a look of determination.
She casually reached out, gently picked up the bidding device lying to the side, and without hesitation entered a number—200 million. Then, her slender fingers steadily pressed the bidding button.
Almost at the same moment, a look of surprise flashed across the old man's face. He excitedly shouted, "VIP number 5001 has bid 200 million! If no one raises the bid in the next 30 seconds, then this incomparably precious high-grade magic herb will belong to VIP number 5001!"
As the old man spoke, the entire room fell silent, all eyes focused on the VIP rooms on the fourth floor, holding their breath in anticipation of the final result…
"VIP number 5002 bids 220 million!" The old man's loud and impassioned voice echoed in the silent space, like a thunderclap. Immediately afterward, he swiftly announced the next bid: "VIP number 5003 bids 240 million!"
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense, with everyone's heart pounding faster as the price climbed. When the old man announced, "VIP number 5004 has bid 280 million!" a slight murmur finally escaped the crowd. However, this was just the beginning.
"VIP number 5001 has bid 400 million!" This number was like a boulder thrown into a lake, creating ripples everywhere. The room erupted in an uproar, with gasps of amazement rising and falling.
"My God, they actually raised it to 400 million! As expected of a VIP on the fifth floor, they're so generous!" someone exclaimed.
"This is just the beginning! Just wait and see, the real highlight is the final item!"
"I wonder which renowned alchemy master is sitting in VIP room number one on the fifth floor?"
时间一分一秒过去，老者环视四周后，高声喊道：“5001 号贵宾出价 400 万，还有没有继续加价的？10、9、8……3、2、1，成交！恭喜 5001 号贵宾成功夺得这株珍贵无比的高品魔药——九心魔极草！”
Immediately afterward, the old man cleared his throat and spoke again: "Next up is our third item for today's auction—a Level 6 Magic Rune Crystal Core! The value of a Level 6 Magic Rune Crystal Core is self-evident. The starting bid for this auction is only 400,000 gold coins. Such an attractive price, everyone should not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
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In the following auctions, Chu Qiuchi bid for each item without hesitation, regardless of whether it was an extremely rare magical potion or a rare metal material.
Seeing this, Song Yuze finally couldn't suppress his doubts and asked, "Qiu Chi, why did you bid on so many alchemical materials? And many of them are high-level materials, which must have cost a lot."
"Of course I take these pictures for a purpose. Do you think I'm going to use them as toys?" With that, she rolled her eyes at Song Yuze.
“However, many of these materials can only be used by alchemy masters of level seven or even eight. With your current abilities and level…” Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Chu Qiuchi without any politeness.
"I'm not now, but I will be in the future, it's only a matter of time."
Hearing this, Song Yuze was taken aback. "Qiu Chi, have you misunderstood me? I didn't mean anything by it. I was just worried that you might impulsively buy too many unnecessary things, causing unnecessary waste. After all, these alchemical materials are expensive, and it would be a real pity if they weren't used to their full potential."
Chu Qiuchi pursed her lips. "You live by the sea?"
"Wh...what?" Song Yuze didn't react for a moment. "My family doesn't live by the sea."
"Then why are you meddling in everything!"