Stone prayer beads were usually made from natural stone.
For example, amethyst, agate, jadeite, and so on.
Different stones had different effects.
Amethyst could boost a person's confidence and creativity.
Agate could enhance physical strength and endurance.
Jadeite could improve wisdom and insight.
What drew Ye Yuan's attention was the material of these prayer beads.
From their appearance on the big screen alone,
both their luster and smooth roundness
showed that this string of beads had often been handled.
And this kind of jade was exactly what Ye Yuan needed most right now.
So, the moment the prayer beads were presented before everyone,
Ye Yuan unconsciously straightened up in his seat.
With Ye Yuan's attention fixed on them, the host began introducing the origins of the prayer beads.
The beads had been donated by Puji Temple, located forty kilometers from Blue Island.
Their owner was the current abbot of Puji Temple.
Puji Temple was a renowned temple on Blue Island.
It was bustling with worshippers, and it was said that its annual incense offerings exceeded eight figures.
So when Blue Island was hit by a once-in-a-century tsunami, Puji Temple had also donated several items for auction.
After introducing the origins of the prayer beads, the auctioneer said,
"This string of prayer beads has a starting price of twenty thousand yuan. Everyone is welcome to bid."
"Fifty thousand."
"Eighty thousand."
"One hundred thousand."
People below began calling out bids one after another. Some of them might have wanted to establish ties with Puji Temple.
Others might have genuinely wanted to contribute to charity. A string of prayer beads easily surpassed one hundred thousand yuan.
At that moment, a young man seated not far from Ye Yuan raised his right hand high.
"Two hundred thousand."
As the young man called out two