As soon as Qian Xunji finished speaking, a chrysanthemum-yellow figure walked slowly out from backstage at the Auction House. It was Yue Guan, the Spirit Hall elder in charge of this auction.
He wore a robe embroidered with golden chrysanthemum patterns, its collar and cuffs trimmed with exquisite silver edging. A gentle yet commanding smile rested on his face, and he held a specially crafted Ivory Auction Gavel. Every step was steady, carrying an imposing presence.
"Thank you for your trust, Your Holiness. And welcome to all our distinguished guests who have traveled from afar."
Yue Guan walked to the center of the display stage and bowed slightly toward Qian Xunji and Qian Daoliu before turning to the audience. His voice, carried by soul power, reached every corner of the Auction House.
"Next, we will present today's first auction item. I believe it will not disappoint you."
The crystal chandeliers overhead suddenly lit up, their dazzling radiance illuminating the central stage as brightly as daylight. Yue Guan lifted his fingertips slightly, and a mechanism beneath the stage slowly activated, raising a circular platform two meters in diameter from the floor.
The platform was lined with dark red velvet. A single luminous white jade bottle stood at its center-the bottle was translucent, allowing a faint glimpse of the pill inside. The words "Thousand-Ring Pill," engraved in gold filigree on its surface, stood out beneath the lights, exuding exquisite craftsmanship and great value.
"Please take a look, everyone. This is Spirit Hall's newly developed pill-the Thousand-Ring Pill."
A hint of pride colored Yue Guan's voice. He lightly tapped the edge of the stage with his auction gavel, drawing everyone's attention.
"Elder Dugu Bo and I refined this pill together. It took three months and dozens of adjustments to perfect. Its effect is