"Clan Chief Xiao Zhan has bid thirty thousand gold coins. Does anyone wish to bid higher?"
When no one responded, Ya Fei knew to quit while she was ahead. She lightly tapped the little hammer in her hand against the table, settling the sale.
On the second floor, the corners of Xiao Yan's mouth curved slightly upward. He was certainly screwing his dad over a little, but overall, his old man had not really lost anything.
Judging by the item's value, his father had actually made a killing.
"Hehe, since these jars are so unusual, payment and inspection will take place on the spot after each successful auction." Once she finished speaking, an attendant approached Xiao Zhan with a tray, his meaning plain as day.
Xiao Zhan did not hesitate, taking out thirty thousand gold coins on the spot.
After collecting the payment, the attendant nodded to Ya Fei. Only then did she continue, "Next, let us invite Clan Chief Xiao Zhan to smash open our first jar of the evening!"
Everyone's eyes converged on Xiao Zhan.
Some were expectant, some were mocking, and others kept their distance, unconcerned with anything that did not involve them...
Time ticked by, and at last, the hammer in Xiao Zhan's hand came down.
A white jade bottle appeared before everyone's eyes.
"Now, let us invite Master Gu Ni to identify the grade of this medicinal pill!"
No sooner had Ya Fei finished speaking than Gu Ni, dressed in green, hurried onto the stage. He sniffed it, and delight instantly spread across his face.
He stroked his beard and cupped his hands slightly toward Xiao Zhan. "Congratulations, Clan Chief Xiao Zhan. Your luck is excellent. This is a third-grade Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid!"
The hall fell utterly silent.
Thirty thousand gold coins had bought him a third-grade medicinal pill?
He had absolutely made a killing!
"Congratulations, Clan Chief Xiao Zhan." Ya Fei was also surprised by this outcome. With a third-grade item appearing in the very first jar, the remaining jars would probably struggle to fetch a high price.
And things unfolded just as she had expected.
"Sixteen thousand. Are there any further bids?" Upon learning that the third-grade medicinal pill was already gone, Oba Pa had also abandoned the bidding.
The main competition now lay among the independent cultivators.
Sixteen thousand was already the limit of what they could offer.
Perhaps he was happy, or perhaps he had gotten carried away. After a moment's thought, Xiao Zhan called out a bid of twenty thousand.
In the end, he secured the second jar.
Compared with the first jar, there was noticeably less excitement surrounding this opening.
"Congratulations, Clan Chief Xiao Zhan, on obtaining a second-grade Foundation Establishment Spirit Liquid."
When Gu Ni announced his appraisal, everyone found Xiao Zhan's ridiculous luck unbelievable.
What did it mean to be a king of luck?
This was what it meant!
Fifty thousand gold coins had netted him a third-grade and a second-grade medicinal pill. His luck was simply unmatched.
"Everyone, only one jar remains. The starting price is ten thousand gold coins. Bidding begins now." Even Ya Fei held out little hope. Ten thousand gold coins for a first-grade medicinal pill-she doubted anyone would be foolish enough to throw their money away.
She was merely going through the motions. If no one bid, the item would be returned to its original owner.
Her large, alluring eyes swept over everyone present. Just as Ya Fei had expected, no one was willing to bid on the final jar.
Just as she was about to have someone remove the item, Jia Lie Bi's voice suddenly rang out.
"Clan Chief Xiao Zhan, you've taken all the good fortune for yourself. Why not open the third jar as well?"
His words immediately met with everyone's approval.
"Exactly, Clan Chief Xiao. You've made quite a profit at this auction. Ten thousand gold coins isn't much, so why not take them all?"
"Yes, yes! You won't lose out, and you won't get swindled!"
"Take it! Open the jar!"
Amid the crowd's clamoring, Xiao Zhan had no choice but to return and buy the third jar as well.
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