"I bid fifty million." Xie Chong raised the bid by ten million Spirit Stones outright, looking determined to win.
Xie Chong naturally couldn't afford that many Spirit Stones. Shi Yue hadn't given him that much, either, but Shi Yue had prepared a backup plan, just in case.
The exorbitant price of fifty million Spirit Stones made the others back down.
Xie Chong successfully won the item and hurried up to the Jade Terrace. His lips moved a few times.
After a moment's hesitation, Chen Kang sent Shi Yue a voice transmission. "Shopkeeper Li, this man says he has a Heavy Treasure and wants you to appraise it. Are you interested?"
"Heavy Treasure?" Interest showed on Shi Yue's face. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xie Chong followed Shi Yue upstairs. The others were curious; they didn't know what relationship Shi Yue had with Xie Chong.
On the ninth floor, Shi Yue took out a Green Storage Ring and handed it to Xie Chong. "There are three hundred million Spirit Stones inside. You may need them shortly. When the auction ends, don't leave in a hurry. If anyone asks, just say you sold me a Spiritually Connected Magic Treasure's crafting method."
"Three hundred million Spirit Stones." Xie Chong swallowed, his heart racing.
He couldn't earn that many Spirit Stones in a lifetime. To hand over three hundred million at once—how generous!
"Yes, Young Master. I understand."
"You'll be rewarded for this, but you mustn't breathe a word to anyone. You know what will happen if you do." Shi Yue gave him a stern warning.
Xie Chong nodded and said ingratiatingly, "I'm the tightest-lipped person there is. I won't let a single word slip."
"All right, it's about time. Get back quickly! If you're gone too long, people