Chu Liunian didn't give Ji Mingzhu any face at all.
He mocked in public. "If it were the old you, maybe I would have given you some face, but now, face? You must be dreaming!"
Having said that, he continued in a louder voice, "Eighteen million!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he added, "Kid, I don't care who you are, if you bid again in Starfall City, you're going against me! Going against my imperial Chu Household, you'd better think it over!"
His tone was cold and menacing, carrying a hidden murderous intent.
But Lin Xuan wasn't easily intimidated.
He ignored them completely and offered without hesitation. "Twenty million!"
Twenty million Spirit Stone.
Even if it meant killing Chu Liunian, he wouldn't be willing to pay a higher price for just this one Stainless Spirit Spring.
The auctioneer on the stage, fulfilling his duty, let out a slight sigh of relief and raised the gavel.
"Twenty million Spirit Stone per time!"
"Twenty million Spirit Stone twice!"
"Twenty million Spirit Stone, sold in three transactions!"
The Stainless Spirit Spring ultimately belongs to Lin Xuan!
Chu Liunian's face was extremely ugly, as black as the bottom of a pot.
He gave Lin Xuan a cold look and sneered, "Fine, very well, I'll remember you!"
But Lin Xuan didn't take these threats to heart at all.
He glanced at Chu Liunian indifferently, completely ignoring her words.
Ji Mingzhu, however, seemed somewhat worried.
He leaned close to Lin Xuan and whispered, "That guy's family has some trouble, but don't be afraid of him. I'm not one to be trifled with either. If he tries anything with you, I definitely won't stand idly by!"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan smiled and remained silent.
This chubby kid is actually quite loyal.
They are loyal and devoted to their friends.
However, Ji Mingzhu quickly lost interest in Lin Xuan.
Because what he wanted at this auction was finally presented by the auctioneer.
The nineteenth item for auction.
Thearch Infant Pill!
It is Thearch Realm elixir of the Infant Transformation Pill.
After taking this pill, one can absorb a wisp of purple qi to nourish oneself, return to one's original nature, and cleanse one's injuries. If one is lucky, one might even be able to advance further!
When the pill was brought up, everyone who saw it couldn't help but gasp in surprise.
"This is..."
Even Qu Youmeng was attracted.
The auctioneer brought up not a perfectly round pill, but an infant!
A baby with rosy cheeks and tiny fists clenched tightly!
The auctioneer was also extremely nervous, taking a deep breath before beginning his introduction.
"Everyone, this is the Thearch Infant Pill, also known as the Thearch Grade Infant Transformation Pill. This pill has already begun to resemble an infant. If it were to advance further and become a Saint Pill, it would be able to give birth to a Pill Spirit."
Therefore, the starting bid for this pill is...
"Ten million Spirit Stone!"
"Each bid increase must be no less than ten million!"
Wow!
This immediately caused a huge uproar on the field.
Each bid increment must be at least ten million Spirit Stone.
Doesn't that mean that with just a few bids, the price could reach hundreds of millions?
This is really...
But no one thought it wasn't worth it.
They certainly recognized the Infant Transformation Pill and knew how precious the Thearch Infant Pill was.
Such elixirs would cost at least several hundred million.
Ji Mingzhu also became nervous.
Inside the auction, the intense gazes of others caused his palms to sweat slightly.
This also strengthened his resolve.
He absolutely had to get his hands on the Thearch Infant Pill; there couldn't be any mishaps!
After all, whether they can get their hands on this item is related to the ancestor's injuries and whether their Ji Household can continue for another hundred years!
Therefore...
A ruthless glint flashed in Ji Mingzhu's eyes. When the auctioneer announced that bids could be placed, he was the first to press the bell and made his first bid for the Thearch Infant Pill without hesitation.
"Ten billion Spirit Stone!"
From ten million to one billion!
This huge leap in scale startled many people.
Some people had their hands on the bell, but Ji Mingzhu's loud tone scared them off, and they looked over with suspicion.
And this is exactly the effect Ji Mingzhu wanted.
He knew very well that there would be no shortage of people who wanted such a precious pill as the Thearch Infant Pill, so he had to strike first and scare away the others by speaking last, thus eliminating his own competition.
Now, he has clearly succeeded.
A hush fell over the room, and no one made a bid for a long time.
After waiting for three breaths, the auctioneer immediately spoke.
"Ten billion Spirit Stone, is there anyone else bidding?"
"Ten billion Spirit Stone for the first time!"
"Ten billion Spirit Stone, for the second time!"
"Ten billion Spirit Stone..."
Ji Mingzhu clenched his fists together.
He was even more nervous, took a deep breath, and waited for the third time the names would be called.
And it was at this time...
"1.1 billion."
After the auction began, the screen wall in their private room was lowered.
Ji Mingzhu turned his head abruptly with a grim expression, and saw Ling Qiu looking at him with a mocking and smug look.
Seeing Ji Mingzhu looking over, Ling Qiu simply shrugged innocently.
"Sorry, I want this too."
Fang Ya, standing to the side, gave her a mocking look, chuckling with disdain and ridicule.
Ji Mingzhu's face darkened further.
need?
What does Ling Qiu need it for?
Furthermore, who is Ling Qiu?
He was just a second-generation rich kid like myself before, how could he possibly have 1.1 billion Spirit Stone?
If you're just trying to spite yourself, you'd just throw out 1.1 billion Spirit Stone... Dream on!
Even if a mere second-generation young master sold Ling Qiu, he still couldn't scrape together 1.1 billion Spirit Stone.
Even ten million would be difficult!
After all, they were old rivals; how could Ji Mingzhu not know Ling Qiu?
This realization made his expression even more unpleasant.
Verification of funds is required to participate in the auction.
The fact that no one at the auction house stopped Ling Qiu from shouting out 1.1 billion means he really does have that much money!
Then there's only one possibility!
The Ling Household!
Ling Qiu was definitely instructed by the Ling Household to deliberately obstruct the bidding so that he wouldn't be able to win the elixir!
After realizing this, Ji Mingzhu took a deep breath, feeling deeply troubled.
The Ling Household and the Ji Household are inherently rival Lineage. Moreover, the Ling Household family controls several trading companies, so it can be said that they have plenty of money.
Now, if I could see the Ji Household Lineage destroyed, I'd spend over a billion...
For the Ling Household family, it was absolutely worth it!
Moreover, it's not a waste of money. The value of the Thearch Infant Pill is well-known. At worst, we can bid for it and resell it without losing much.
Furthermore, once the Ji Household is destroyed, the profits their Lineage gains from absorbing the Ji Household's assets will certainly be enough to make up for the losses.
You can't lose out no matter how you look at it.
hateful!
Even knowing this, Ji Mingzhu dared not give up.
The rise and fall of the Ji Household hinges on this day. No matter what, even if it means burning one's boats, he must obtain the Thearch Infant Pill!