Mutated Sky Piercing Bamboo, a plant capable of piercing through the starry sky, had now been made into a small vial of medicine, emerald-green and crystalline, dazzling to the eye.
When the host brought out this treasure, he gave it a solemn introduction as well.
"Mutated Sky Piercing Bamboo is a specialty of our planet. It is born only when the earth's crust shifts and the mountains and rivers change, drawing upon the energy of the Earth Vein. It is incomparably tough and powerful, and the sharp aura within it can break through the power of any domain..."
"You are fortunate to witness this Sky Piercing Bamboo today. The starting bid for this medicine is one hundred million, with each raise no less than ten million."
Though the host made it sound impressive, the people present were not particularly interested.
It was a fine item, but unfortunately, it was not very useful.
After quite a while, the first person finally spoke up and raised a paddle.
"This gentleman has bid one hundred million! What excellent judgment!"
With the first bid made, some interested people finally began raising their paddles as well, though only sporadically.
When the price reached one hundred seventy million, the Empress spoke slowly.
"Sky Piercing Bamboo grows within Han Tang territory, and mutated bamboo is rarer than once in a million years. Since we have encountered it, it should remain in Han Tang. Two hundred million!"
Several bidders stopped. Since the Han Tang Empress had spoken, they ought to show her some respect.
Besides, this bamboo truly had no great use.
Lin Zhen had originally planned to make a final bid at the critical moment and take it, but he had not expected the Empress to speak first. Now, with no one else bidding, he could only