Sky-High Price

The first item was sold, and the second bottle of potion was brought up.

The auctioneer gave no introduction. He simply lifted the silk cloth and announced, "Same rules as before. You may begin bidding."

"600!"

"1,200."

"..."

"7,000..."

The price shot straight to 7,000, and fewer people continued calling bids.

Lilith glanced beside her. The old man walked to the window and raised the placard in his hand. "8,000 gold."

"The distinguished guest on the second floor bids 8,000 gold. Any higher bids?" the auctioneer repeated.

"9,000."

The old man continued bidding. "12,000..."

Once the price reached 12,000, no one continued bidding.

After asking three times, the auctioneer finally sold it to Lilith.

Wu Heng listened without stopping her.

He had already given her one bottle. Wanting a second was her own choice.

They had to follow the auction's rules.

Helping her behind the scenes would only diminish the potion's value in her eyes.

Knock knock knock!

A knock sounded at the door, and a staff member brought over the potion.

Seeing Wu Heng in the room, the staff member was slightly stunned.

Wu Heng gestured to the side. "This lady bought it."

"My lady, your potion." The staff member became even more respectful.

Lilith put away the potion, while the old man took out gold bricks one after another and began paying for the auction item.

Several staff members began inspecting the payment.

Downstairs, the auction continued.

The third bottle sold for 36,000 gold coins to an old man seated in the middle of the ground floor.

The fourth bottle sold for 37,000 gold coins, purchased by a woman.

Then the final bottle was brought out.

The auctioneer softly reminded them, "Everyone, this is the final bottle. The starting bid remains 500 gold. If you miss today, no