Chapter 49: The Terrifying Ao Jiao (1/2)
Chapter 49: The Terrifying Ao Jiao
“4.5 million! VIP booth 13 calls out 4.5 million. Is there a higher bid?”
No matter how much Xiao Jian prayed, the auctioneer still said the words he did not want to hear with a smile of exultation.
“4.5 million! Are there any higher bids?” The auctioneer's voice was full of excitement, tempting the crowd below.
The people in the great hall were all chattering with each other. No one expected the first item for auction would actually sell an astronomical price of 4.5 million.
Within one of the booths, Tang Feng’s face had a mocking smile on it, “How boring! I thought he would be able to go on longer. Who knew he would surrender before it hit 5 million?”
“How could the Xiao Clan be able to compete with our Tang Clan financially? Furthermore, our clan head trusts Second Young Master so much, and gave you 10 million silver taels. How could Xiao Jian compete with Young Master?”
One of the escorts by Tang Feng flattered him.
Tang Feng’s face revealed a satisfied smile as he thought about how much his strength would be raised when he obtained this Rainbow Flame Python inner core.
“4.5 million! Going Thrice! Gon…” The auctioneer was about to finish his call when he suddenly stopped. He revealed an astonished smile, “Look! VIP Booth 1 called out a bid!”
At the auctioneer’s words, everyone’s gazes quickly focused on VIP booth 1 on the fourth floor. Tang Feng frowned deeply.
Why was there still someone bidding? Despite his casual att.i.tude when bidding, his highest bid would only be 5 million. If it went any higher, he would not be able to bid further. This is because he had to keep that remaining 5 million to bid on another item.
Bidding for that item was something that his father entrusted him to do. Thus, he did not dare to be careless. He had to maintain a reserve of 5 million. At this moment, he could not help but feel nervous.
He instructed one of his escorts, “Go take a look and see what is the bid.”
Not only was Tang Feng concerned with the bid from VIP Booth 1, the auctioneer was very concerned about it too. After all, the higher the bid, the more commission he would be able to obtain from it.
“How come VIP Booth 1 only called out a bid of 1 million taels?” Tang Feng found it strange as he said.
Tang Feng felt happy. Looks like this fellow was here to cause trouble. He could not exceed the bid of 4.5 million. Looks like he could relax.
The auctioneer below suddenly revealed an astonished expression. His mouth was open wide for a long time before he could say anything, “My G.o.d…how could this be?”
“The bid of VIP booth 1 is 10 million gold taels!”
Tang Feng spat out the wine in his mouth. He said in disbelief, “d.a.m.n! How could this be? 10 million gold taels! Even if the three great clans of Mohe City pooled their resources together, they would still not have enough money!”
Not just Tang Feng was in disbelief, everyone in Linlang Pavilion was in disbelief. What was going on?
One gold tael was ten times the value of silver taels. These 10 million gold taels were equal to 100 million silver taels. Not to mention Mohe City, there would not be anyone who could afford that even in the whole Qizi County.
Even in the Imperial Capital, there would not be anyone who would casually make a bid of 10 million gold tael. This was a huge sum of money. Regular people would not be able to earn that kind of money even if they worked for several hundred lifetimes.
“How is it possible for someone to spend so much money to purchase a Rank 4 inner core?”
“It is definitely a liar. To think that there would be such liars entering Linlang Pavilion.”
“Get that person to take the money out! If he is just bragging, we will not let him off!”
The situation below turned chaotic. No one would believe that such a thing could happen in this insignificant Mohe City. Everyone believed the person was just spouting a nonsensical bid.
Tang Feng, in the booth, calmed down after his moment of anger. After thinking carefully, he realized that this was impossible. He had been too anxious earlier and should not have lost his calm.
“Second Young Master, I’m sure that person was just spouting nonsense. I don’t believe he is able to take out 10 million gold taels.”
The person who spoke was the one who reported the bid wrong. Due to a bad angle, he did not see one of the zeros. At the moment, he was feeling very afraid... afraid that Tang Feng would blame him.
The auctioneer did not expect such a situation to happen. With regards to VIP booth 1, Nangong Yan had left instructions for him. Regardless of the price called out, there would not be any problems.
Seeing the situation turn chaotic, the auctioneer quickly shouted out, “Everyone, please calm down. Our Linlang Pavilion will never let in a cheat. What I want to say is that the guest in VIP booth 1 is absolutely able to afford this price.”
“The auction will continue. As for the person who auctioned this, rest a.s.sured, Linlang Pavilion will ensure that these 10 million gold taels will be given to you.”
Xiao Chen, who was in that booth smiled gently, “10 million gold taels... I do not actually have that much money. However, the old man from the Nangong Clan should have it.”
Even if Nangong Yan did not have 10 million gold taels, it was none of Xiao Chen’s business how to solve the problem.
“Bang!”
Tang Feng, on the other side, clenched his fist tightly, shattering the wine cup into powder. His expression was very sullen and terrifying. “Two of you! Go stand guard outside that booth. I want to know who is this rich fellow.”
Similarly, Xiao Jian, who was in booth 11, was feeling depressed as well. Even if Xiao Chen did not do anything, this Rainbow Flame Python inner core would not have belonged to him anyway.