C18 Iron Soul Hall (2/2)
He pulled Zhao Qingling along without even opening his mouth, and with a cold expression, he entered the Misty Rain Pavilion.
”Young Master Nan, I heard that you made the people of Zhao Song suffer on the way here, did they come to Li Tangguo to deal with you?” Dugu Hong looked at Guo Nan strangely, thinking that this guy had been secretive, but once it erupted, Guo Nan would become the troublemaker, right now he was surrounded by enemies.
Guo Nan shrugged his shoulders, and said helplessly: ”We can only try our best. In Changyang City, they can't do anything.”
The Misty Rain Pavilion was packed full of people. Guo Nan and Dugu Hong closed the door to thank the guests. Inside Misty Rain Pavilion, Dugu Hong's elite guards were all around, closely watching the people who were bidding. Outside the Misty Rain Pavilion, the thousand elite soldiers of the city guards were on guard. Many archers were hidden in the surrounding buildings.
The auction was absolutely safe, no one could steal anything from the Misty Rain Pavilion.
Dugu Hong carried the Licensing Orders and walked up the stage while smiling. All the people present were influential nobles, and there was no lack of young mistresses in their families. He stopped playing the game of seductive beauty, and didn't have any pretty beauties standing by his side.
”I am Dugu Hong, for tonight's auction, there will only be one Tianwu Academy Licensing Orders, and no other decorations. For ordinary things, even I wouldn't dare to take them out and make a fool of myself. Everyone is aware of how precious Licensing Orders are. In this auction, there is no starting price. The ultimate winner, no matter where he lived, would not have to worry about the safety of the road. Misty Rain Pavilion is in charge of escorting everyone to the manor. Other than Li Tangguo, Misty Rain Pavilion will also take on the responsibility of taking the risk on the road. ”
Hearing that, everyone inside the Misty Rain Pavilion was startled. The Misty Rain Pavilion was in charge of escorting them?
Those from the outside powers, as well as those from other countries, all calmed down. With Misty Rain Pavilion's words, he could throw away all his reservations and bid. Everyone was convinced of the Misty Rain Pavilion's ability and reputation.
Dugu Hong looked around and laughed lightly: ”Everyone, bid. The Tianwu Academy is recruiting soon, so after obtaining the Licensing Orders, you will be exempted from this competition, and it will even give the family one more spot. Also, I need to explain one more thing. This Licensing Orders is one of the ten Licensing Orders sent out by the Tianwu Academy this year. Bringing it into the Tianwu Academy will make it into the direct disciple of an elder.
Dugu Hong's words had just come out, and the entire audience was in an uproar!
”Become the direct disciple of the Tianwu Academy Elder?”
”Are you for real?” Isn't this too overpowered? ”
”Yeah, in the past, when we, Li Tangguo's young talents went to the Tianwu Academy, they were all marginal characters. Only the Prince Guo back then acknowledged an elder as his master.”
”Doesn't that mean that if we obtain that Licensing Orders, our future achievements would be able to surpass the Prince Guo?”
”Isn't it too strong? Master of the Misty Rain Tower's wrist is astonishing, you can actually get something like this? ”
”I wonder what kind of sky-high price we'll get in the end. The rest of us can only be spectators.”
”So what if you're a spectator? To be able to witness such an auction was an honor in itself. Furthermore, if they knew which family obtained the Licensing Orders, they could get close to each other as soon as possible.
Shouts of surprise rang out in the auction hall as everyone whispered to each other. They were all filled with anticipation towards the auction. Even though they all knew that those that were able to bid were all in the second floor's room.
Inside the private box, the members of the Changyang City's large families were whispering to each other. They, who were already determined to get their hands on the Licensing Orders, became even more anxious.
”Take down the Licensing Orders as much as possible!”
”Even if I have to spend most of my family's wealth, I must obtain it!”
”This is a great opportunity for our family. We must seize it!”
”Everyone, within our Misty Rain Pavilion, we have the best actuaries. If you want to obtain the Licensing Orders, you can directly pay for it or you can exchange it with items. I guarantee that our actuaries will give a reasonable price and will not take the opportunity to push the price down.”
Dugu Hong waved his hand, and ten old men in black walked out and stood on the stage. They were all actuaries of some sort, waiting for someone to give them a reasonable price.
Everyone, you can start bidding now. The Licensing Orders that can become the subordinate of the Tianwu Academy's elder, if you miss it, you will never have it again in your entire life.
After Dugu Hong finished speaking, he smiled at everyone present. As expected, the scene was very quiet. Everyone in the lobby kept their mouths shut. A casual bid would be filled with laughter.
Guo Nan was extremely calm while sitting in a private room on the second floor. This auction did not seem to have much to do with the Guo Family. However, only Guo Nan and Dugu Hong knew how many waves and storms their plotted plan would cause!
The powerful officials of the Changyang City in the box did not move an inch, but the people in the great hall were gradually becoming impatient.
A small noble from outside the city stood up and said somewhat embarrassedly: ”This one is Zhou Bo, from the Southern City. None of you gentlemen are willing to take the lead in bidding. One million silver. This is the highest price I can offer. ”
”You dare to come out and embarrass yourself with one million silver taels?” I bid two million silver! ”
”Four million!” Even if you have to spend all your family's wealth, you will not hesitate to obtain such a great treasure! ”
The crowd immediately erupted, and when Dugu Hong heard the price rise, a smile blossomed on his face.
Outside the Misty Rain Pavilion, under the cover of night, a small team formed of Condensing Yuan Stage experts, dressed in the Qin Wang Manor's guard uniform, quietly approached the Misty Rain Pavilion!
Inside the box, Guo Nan meditated with his legs crossed, absorbing the primeval stone s to increase his strength. Looking at the time, he had a strange smile on his face as he thought to himself, ”They should be coming soon, right?”
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