The starting price had been announced, yet for a long while, no one answered.
If this went on, the Heart Inquiry Fruit might very well fail to sell.
The host on the high platform had already furrowed his brow.
Even so, his expression remained fairly calm and steady.
Although the scene before him was vexing enough to make one scratch his head, it was still common enough at an auction.
An item failing to sell was nothing remarkable.
As long as it was preserved well, there would still be a chance to sell it at the next trade.
He was just about to announce the next auction item when a faint voice entered his ears. "It can discern the truth and falsehood of words? Good. I'll take this Heart Inquiry Fruit."
"Three million Nether Stones."
Since no one was competing for it, Lin Xuan simply offered the starting price.
A trace of awkwardness appeared on the face of the host atop the platform.
In truth, he would rather the Heart Inquiry Fruit become an object no one cared to ask about and be passed in here, so they could take it elsewhere and try their luck.
Having it sell at the starting price was truly something he did not wish to see.
However, since Lin Xuan had already made a bid, there was nothing he could do.
A flash of anger crossed his face, but it was quickly hidden away.
"Three million Nether Stones. Is there anyone willing to offer a higher price? You should know, the Heart Inquiry Fruit is a rare and wondrous item!"
He exerted himself in promoting this treasure, but unfortunately, what answered him was a stretch of silence.
The Yin Soul Ghosts who had come here already felt that Lin Xuan's bid was very