Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Chapter 114 Fierce Bidding (2/2)

“400 Medium Grade Spirit Stones for the first time.” “Does anyone wish to continue bidding?”

Steward Cheng asked.

Then, glancing around the stage and seeing no response, Lin Jing was about to speak up again, but someone beat him to it.

“410 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”

This voice came from the second floor as well, and it was a woman’s voice.

Lin Jing also recognized it, the bidder was none other than Huang Qingling.

Logically speaking, Huang Qingling shouldn’t be interested in this item. Given her character, she wouldn’t specifically buy such a useless root.

“Could it be because Liu Yiyuan placed a bid, and that’s why she did the same? With Huang Qingling’s bid, not only Lin Jing but even Liu Yiyuan fell silent.

The venue once again quieted down.

“410 Medium Grade Spirit Stones for the first time.”

Steward Cheng, who was on the auction stage, must have recognized Huang Qingling’s voice as well.

Without saying anything more, he immediately began the countdown. “410 Medium Grade Spirit Stones for the second time.”

The silence continued below the stage, and even the usually assertive Liu Yiyuan made no further move.

Lin Jing was also conflicted. If Huang Qingling bid, should he still compete?

Or should he bribe her with a few meals and get the Biling Flower root from Huang Qingling?

“That would… ”

“Seem somewhat inappropriate though, since I’ve already inexplicably received a Jade Pendant from her.”

Thinking this, Lin Jing began to feel a bit guilty. He had taken advantage of Huang Qingling enough.

While Lin Jing was hesitating, Steward Cheng had already raised the auction hammer high, ready to bring it down, while shouting at the same time:

“410 Medium Grade…”

However, before Steward Cheng could finish, his words were cut off by another woman’s voice.

Down in the first-floor hall, a woman raised a sign and spoke:

“420 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”

Steward Cheng paused for a moment and then, with a smile, called out. “Bid number 105, 420 Medium Grade Spirit Stones, any further bids?” “450 Medium Grade Spirit Stones.”

The bidder was still Liu Yiyuan, and he was increasing the bid substantially each time.

“460.”

This time, it was the female cultivator with bid number 105.

“500.”

Liu Yiyuan’s voice grew louder, clearly becoming impatient.

By now, his patience was exhausted, and he intended to secure the Biling Flower root in one fell swoop.

Atter Liu Yiyuan’s bid, the female cultivator made no further move tor a long time.

“500 Spirit Stones for the first time.”

Seeing no reaction from the female cultivator, Steward Cheng assumed that the price had exceeded her means and started the countdown.

And at this price, the Biling Flower root had likely reached its limit; it was unlikely anyone else would bid.

Therefore, Steward Cheng didn’t wait any longer and directly began the second countdown.

“500 Medium Grade Spirit Stones for the second time.”

After the call, Steward Cheng specifically scanned the crowd before raising the auction hammer, preparing for the third countdown.

“510…”

The voice cut off abruptly before it could be fully voiced out.

And the owner of the voice was none other than Huang Qingling. Afterward, a voice came from the private room where Huang Qingling was located.

“It’s alright, continue the auction…”

Judging from the voice, it was unmistakably Elder Bai.

Evidently, Elder Bai stopped Huang Qingling’s bid.

Steward Cheng immediately understood what was happening; it must be that little miss Huang Qingling being mischievous again.

To know that if Huang Qingling won the bid, it would certainly be Elder Bai paying with Spirit Stones, which essentially equated to Elder Bai spending money on a seemingly useless root.

To ease the awkwardness, Steward Cheng then called out to the audience once more:

“Any more bids? If not, this Biling Flower will be sold. If anyone still wants it, hurry up, time waits for no one…”

Then, an unexpected voice suddenly rang out.

“510 Medium Grade Spirit Stones..”