Chapter 155 - Auction commences! (1/2)
No matter how excited I was to finally see one of those renowned auctions of the cultivation world, reality turned out to be disappointing.
Instead of pretty hostesses presenting the product while alluring everyone with their charms, a dignified old man was standing on the podium while describing the wares that some servants were placing on a small table.
”Dakahsha tail, only forty coins!”
”Fifty!”
”Fifty-five!”
”Sixty!”
”Sixty once, sixty twice, sixty sold!”
”One-hundred twenty, once, twice and sold!”
Being in possession of Bonger, I was sure that even at such distance, I would be able to analyze the items being sold. Sadly, that was not the case. No matter how much did I try to force this greedy part of mine, there was simply no response!
”We are eager to present you a spirit stone of the first grade! As long as you try it once, no amount of blood tonics will ever satisfy you! We are auctioning them in batches of five, and the starting bid is five hundred coins!”
Oh? While I can't analyze the items on the stage, the description of the wares piqued my interest.
”My friend over there, what can you say about those stones? Are they worth their price?”
With the betting heating up instantly, I figured out I have some time for a small inquiry.
”Sir, while they are not the most priced commodity for today's auction, they are the staple for every respected auction house. While they can reach up to two hundred fifty coins per single stone, I would recommend to bit up to two hundred. Any more would be just a loss.”
Why is he giving me such kind of advice? Isn't it in his best interest to convince me to bid as high as he can convince me to? I guess he isn't telling me the full truth, but it's not like I can get any loss here.
”Bet two hundred for me.”
With the bidding slowly reaching eight hundred, a small light appeared in front of the glass panel separating our lodge from the public.
”We have one thousand! Who's gonna bid more!?”
Compared to previous increments of five, a sudden rise of forty times that amount seemed to scare off my competitors.
”Thousand once, thousand twice and sold!”
With the knock of auctioning hammer on the stool right under his arm, the price was set and the small sack with the stones swiftly disappeared from the desk.
”You will be able to retrieve your items upon exiting from the auction house.”