Chapter 748
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Chapter 748: Su Yi Makes an Offer!
As the room fell into a brief silence, many thought the bid of 6,800 was an exceptionally high price, making it unlikely for anyone to continue bidding. Although the Star Cloud Ganoderma was indeed a rare find, every treasure has a price that one can comfortably bear.
At 6,800 three-star Yuan Stones, equivalent to 68.3 million one-star Yuan Stones, the price was already substantial.
However, at that moment, a voice from one of the VIP boxes on the top floor called out, “8,000 three-star Yuan Stones!”
“What!”
A collective gasp rippled through the auction hall. A bid of 8,000 three-star Yuan Stones was extraordinary—such wealth on display! Everyone’s attention shifted towards the source of the voice in the VIP box.
Behind the curtains of several VIP boxes, curious eyes peeked out, and subtle yet intense waves of emotion filled the air.
Su Yi’s gaze also drifted to the adjacent VIP box. His brow furrowed slightly. As Qin San had mentioned earlier, this was the area where the people from Sacred Mountain were seated.
In one such VIP box, where the Tianxuan Sect’s members were gathered, some looks turned complex.
Liu Xiaohu stood at the entrance of the VIP box, his expression clearly displeased.
He also knew that this was the VIP box occupied by Sacred Mountain’s people. They had already bid 8,000 three-star Yuan Stones, clearly signaling their intent to secure the Star Cloud Ganoderma.
Liu Xiaohu’s expression soured as he turned to look at Jian Wannian.
Jian Wannian’s face grew serious. Gong Qianxing, who possessed a Quasi-Heavenly Grade soul quality, needed the Star Cloud Ganoderma to refine it into a Star Soul Replenishing Pill, which would help him advance his soul. Acquiring this item had become essential.
However, Sacred Mountain also seemed intent on winning it. If he persisted in bidding, he would be directly competing with Sacred Mountain.
With a determined expression, Jian Wannian nodded at Liu Xiaohu. Even if it meant briefly clashing with Sacred Mountain, they could not let the Star Cloud Ganoderma slip away.
“Thirteen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
Just as Liu Xiaohu was preparing to speak again, a voice rang out from a corner of the top-floor private room.
The voice was young but crystal-clear.
“What? Ten thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
The entire auction hall froze in shock.
Ten thousand three-star Yuan Stones—one hundred million one-star Yuan Stones! This price was astronomical!
At this point, the value had reached that of a Star Soul Revitalizing Pill.
Though the Star Soul Revitalizing Pill was a valuable medicinal item, it was rarely available on the market.
Liu Xiaohu, who had just been about to raise his bid, was stunned by the sudden jump to ten thousand.
“A familiar voice,” a woman smiled, recognizing the tone.
Su Yi listened closely, a sense of familiarity washing over him.
Xi Wuqing’s face turned ashen. He had already felt that the price of 6,800 was beyond his reach. Now, with the bid at 8,000, he saw no way forward.
When the bid hit ten thousand three-star Yuan Stones, Xi Wuqing realized the Star Cloud Ganoderma was out of his grasp for good.
“Ten thousand three-star Yuan Stones, a price that has now been reached! The Star Cloud Lingzhi is vital for crafting the Star Soul Replenishing Pill, which can elevate soul quality. It’s an extraordinarily rare and precious ingredient. Can the price go even higher?”
The old man on the auction stage looked surprised as he spoke. The bidding was becoming far more intense than expected. Many people were here solely for the Star Cloud Lingzhi, and although the price was high, it still fit within Lingbao Pavilion’s expectations.
“Eleven thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
A voice from the Sacred Mountain booth called out, continuing the escalation. The bid climbed from 8,000 to 11,000, clearly indicating displeasure.
“Twelve thousand three-star Yuan Stones!” came a voice from the corner.
“Fourteen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
“Fifteen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
“Sixteen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
“Seventeen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
The bidding continued to heat up, undeterred by the auctioneer’s attempts to provoke further bids. No matter how many bids came from Sacred Mountain’s box, the voice from the corner booth remained steady, as if they were determined to win at any cost, unperturbed by the competition.
Sacred Mountain’s response was heard clearly, and it was evident they were dissatisfied. The price of 17,000 three-star Yuan Stones was an enormous figure, and even for Sacred Mountain, it seemed impossible to continue.
However, it seemed that even Sacred Mountain’s reluctance wouldn’t matter. The people in the corner booth were unwavering.
“Seventeen thousand three-star Yuan Stones!”
The room fell silent in awe. This price was truly shocking.
“Surely, no one will bid higher?”
Some powerful individuals whispered among themselves, their hearts racing.
Inside the Tianxuan Sect’s private room, Liu Xiaohu, Jian Wannian, and the others stared, wide-eyed. They were relieved that Sacred Mountain hadn’t raised the price further and that they hadn’t had to directly compete with them.
The manner in which the price had been raised in the corner booth made it clear that Tianxuan Sect had no chance of matching such bids.
Of course, this didn’t mean Tianxuan Sect couldn’t afford the Star Cloud Ganoderma. Underestimating their purchasing power would be a grave mistake.
But Jian Wannian, despite his position as an elder, could not represent the entire sect in such a bidding war.
Given the astronomical prices for the Star Cloud Ganoderma, none of them could shoulder the responsibility.
Xi Wuqing couldn’t help but sigh, his heart heavy. At 6,800, he had already felt overwhelmed, and now, at 10,100, he could only watch helplessly.
Su Yi observed Xi Wuqing, noting the gravity of the situation. It was clear how crucial the Star Cloud Ganoderma was to him.
“Seventeen thousand three-star Yuan Stones, are there any higher?”
The elderly auctioneer’s voice trembled with excitement. He knew that the Star Cloud Ganoderma would fetch a remarkable price today, but the figures were still beyond his expectations.
As the bid echoed through the hall, all eyes turned to the corner booth, eager to see who was behind such a bold offer.
“Seventeen thousand three-star Yuan Stones for the first time!”
“Seventeen thousand three-star Yuan Stones, for the second time!”
The auctioneer’s voice faltered slightly, glancing occasionally at Sacred Mountain’s booth as if expecting another offer.
“Seventeen thousand one hundred three-star Yuan Stones!”
A new bid rang out, clear and full of anticipation. But it didn’t come from Sacred Mountain’s booth. Instead, it came from the central booth—one of the finest spots in the venue, nearly identical to Sacred Mountain’s.
“Whoosh…”
Eyes swept the room in unison, meeting each other in stunned curiosity.
Inside the Tianxuan Sect booth, Liu Xiaohu’s eyes widened with recognition. He knew exactly who was in that booth. It was Yi Su from the Overlord Sect—he had seen him enter earlier. To his astonishment, it was the young man making this bid, and at such a terrifying price.
