Auction House, Mad Profits

Mittle Auction House.

The auction officially began. There were quite a lot of people here today, and the venue was nearly full. Many unfamiliar faces had come as well.

As soon as the time arrived, the lights throughout the hall went out. The entire venue fell silent, and countless pairs of eyes stared fixedly at the only illuminated spot: the auction platform.

Under the gazes of the crowd, Ya Fei, dressed in a red cheongsam, stepped onto the auction platform.

However, what puzzled countless people was that Ya Fei was dressed very conservatively today. Though she still wore that familiar cheongsam, her black stockings and beautiful legs were nowhere to be seen, leaving many shut-in men of Wutan City deeply disappointed.

Her gaze swept around the hall before settling in the direction of the Number One Private Room. She smiled gently toward it, as though greeting someone.

Inside the private room, Liu Yun immediately understood and flashed a brilliant smile. Then he turned to Gu Xun'er and winked at her, his eyes seemingly saying: See that? My wife smiled at me.

Gu Xun'er's expression remained unchanged. She did not even look at him.

Xiao Yan smiled helplessly. Xun Er had told him today that Liu Yun was actually younger than him. Now, seeing that proud expression of I have a wife, so I'm proud, he found it amusing. A child's world really is simple!

At the same time, Ya Fei's charming, alluring voice rang out through the venue.

"Hello, everyone. I am Ya Fei, the Chief Auctioneer of the Wutan City branch of the Mittle Auction House.

"Ten days ago, our chief director, Mr. Liu Yun, took office. Since then, he has been determined to make the Wutan City auction house bigger and stronger, which is why we have introduced many valuable auction items."

With those words from Ya Fei, everyone present learned the name Liu Yun and realized that the owner of the Mittle Auction House had changed.

"Everyone, I am sure you have been waiting for a long time. Now, let us welcome our first auction item!" Ya Fei's voice rang out loud and clear.

"The first auction item: a Second-grade Pill, the Pulse Protecting Pill, crafted by Master Gu Ni. I am sure I need not elaborate on its effects. Starting bid: five thousand gold coins. Let the bidding begin."

"Five thousand five!" The moment Ya Fei finished speaking, someone immediately called out a price.

"Six thousand!" Another bid quickly followed.

Then the price in the hall continued to climb. In only a moment, it had already reached eight thousand five hundred.

"Ten thousand gold coins." Jia Lie Bi, the patriarch of the Jia Lie Family, made his bid.

The venue fell silent, and no one bid again. Jia Lie Bi purchased the Pulse Protecting Pill for ten thousand gold coins.

At the same time, inside the Number One Private Room, the system's voice sounded in Liu Yun's mind.

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned a Second-grade Pill: Pulse Protecting Pill. Congratulations, Host, for triggering a 20x Return and obtaining a Fifth-grade Pill: Meridian Reforming Bone Shedding Pill."

Meridian Reforming Bone Shedding Pill: It could allow those with unhealed severe injuries to reconstruct their meridians. It also offered a chance to transform one's body and rise to a higher level.

Liu Yun was surprised inwardly, but his outward expression remained calm as water as he waited for what came next.

Sure enough, as Ya Fei continued auctioning items, the system's voice kept echoing through his mind.

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned a First-tier Wood Attribute Magic Core. Congratulations, Host, for triggering a 20x Return and obtaining a Fourth-tier Wood Attribute Magic Core."

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned Green Spirit Vine. Congratulations, Host, for triggering a 20x Return and obtaining Ten Thousand Year Green Spirit Vine."

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned Yin Spirit Flower. Congratulations, Host, for triggering a 20x Return and obtaining Yin God Flower."

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned First-tier Magic Core Inner Armor. Congratulations, Host, for obtaining a 20x Return and receiving Fourth-tier Magic Core Inner Armor."

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned a Third-tier Magic Core Wind Attribute Sword. Congratulations, Host, for receiving a 20x Return and obtaining a Sixth-tier Magic Core Wind Attribute Sword."

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned Purple Spirit Body Sculpting Flower. Congratulations, Host, for receiving a 20x Return and obtaining Narcissus Jade Muscle Grass."

Liu Yun's body trembled. Narcissus Jade Muscle Grass? He was very familiar with that name. He quickly checked its details.

Narcissus Jade Muscle Grass: Its medicinal properties were mild and it could be consumed directly. It could nourish muscles and bones, clear the meridians with qi, make the skin more delicate, and improve the aptitude of those with poor talent to a certain extent. (Limited to use during the Dou Qi stage.)

The atmosphere in the auction house had already reached its peak. Everyone was bidding madly, and even the clans from the Imperial Capital had joined in.

"The eighth auction item: a Fourth-grade Pill, Qi Gathering Powder. Starting bid: one million gold coins."

As Ya Fei's voice rang out, the auction house instantly became deathly silent.

What did one million gold coins mean? Could any one of Wutan City's Three Great Clans produce one million gold coins on its own? Perhaps they could, but it would instantly cripple the clan's finances.

Qi Gathering Powder was simply not something people from a small city like Wutan City could afford, so the venue quieted down.

But just then, someone in a private room called out a bid. They were people from the Imperial Capital.

"One million one hundred thousand!"

The starting price alone had already stunned the entire venue. Everyone had thought the item would go unsold, but someone had actually bid?

While they were still stunned, what happened next practically overturned everyone's worldview.

"One million two hundred thousand!" Someone from another private room called out a bid.

But that was not the final result. Another round of fierce bidding followed, and in the end, the price of the Qi Gathering Powder settled at two million three hundred thousand.

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned a Fourth-grade Pill: Qi Gathering Powder. Congratulations, Host, for receiving a 20x Return and obtaining a Sixth-grade Pill: Qi Gathering Pill."

This Return did not exceed Liu Yun's expectations. The heaven-defying nature of the Qi Gathering Pill was absolutely beyond what ordinary people could imagine.

Although Qi Gathering Powder was said to guarantee the formation of a Dou Qi Vortex, that only applied to ordinary people. For someone like Liu Yun, whose Dou Qi had been compressed multiple times, success was simply impossible to guarantee.

Furthermore, the Qi Gathering Pill could improve the quality of the Dou Qi Vortex. It was an opportunity of great fortune, utterly heaven-defying.

The auction continued. The next item, a "Mysterious Tier Mid-grade Dou Technique: Chasing Wind Slash," sold for one million five hundred thousand.

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned 'Mysterious Tier Mid-grade Dou Technique: Chasing Wind Slash.' Congratulations, Host, for receiving a 20x Return and obtaining 'Earth Tier Mid-grade Dou Technique: Step Forward Slash.'"

Finally, the finale item appeared. This was the true highlight of today's auction.

"The tenth auction item: a Mysterious Tier High-grade Cultivation Method, the Wind Scroll Art. Starting bid: five million gold coins," Ya Fei said.

Silence. Utter silence. The entire venue was so quiet that one could almost hear a needle drop. Everything they had witnessed today had overturned the hearts of the people of Wutan City.

"Six million. Our Misty Cloud Sect will take this Wind Scroll Art." A young female voice came from the private room on the highest floor.

Even Liu Yun was surprised. Of course, he was not surprised by the Misty Cloud Sect's bid. The Misty Cloud Sect was wealthier than a nation; let alone six million, they could afford sixty million.

What surprised him was that the Misty Cloud Sect was actually in the private room next to his. That young female voice also made Liu Yun think of many things. If his guess was correct...

He looked at Xiao Yan and saw that he too wore a stunned expression. Liu Yun could not help but laugh inwardly. Kid, you're in trouble!

However, Nalan Yanran probably had not come to break off the engagement this time. She had likely used the auction as an excuse to observe Xiao Yan.

Thinking of his own slow progress in Dou Techniques, Liu Yun felt that he needed to put in some effort for himself. As for how, he had not figured it out yet. In any case, it would not involve seduction. He had no interest in these young girls.

"What is going on? Why is no one bidding yet?" Liu Yun muttered.

"They've all been frightened by the Misty Cloud Sect's name. Big Brother Liu Yun, your Mittle Auction House is taking a huge loss this time!" Gu Xun'er said, emphasizing the words "Big Brother Liu Yun" especially loudly.

Liu Yun chuckled awkwardly, unconcerned. Taking a loss was impossible. You think I'm losing money, but I'm actually making a fortune!

In the end, no one bid. The Misty Cloud Sect bought the Wind Scroll Art for six million.

"Ding! Ya Fei has auctioned 'Mysterious Tier High-grade Cultivation Method: Wind Scroll Art.' Congratulations, Host, for triggering a 20x Return and obtaining 'Earth Tier High-grade Cultivation Method: Carefree Wind Riding Art.'"