In one of the private chambers on the second floor, Liang furrowed his eyebrows and glanced at Kai. "What do you think?" he asked, assessing the bidding situation.
Kai chuckled, shaking his head. "Zero chance, forget about it," he replied, a hint of resignation in his voice.
Liang let out a bitter laugh, acknowledging the reality of the situation. "What about the Serenity Pill?" he wondered aloud, considering the next item.
Kai pondered for a moment, weighing their options. "Don’t forget that we aren’t the only people in the auction with money," he reminded. "There are likely many others waiting for the perfect opportunity to bid."
Liang sighed, feeling a sense of disappointment wash over him. "What a waste," he muttered, contemplating the missed opportunity.
As the audience’s murmurs died down, the auctioneer’s voice rang out once again, capturing the attention of all. "Now, for the bidding on the Serenity Pill," she announced, her voice filled with suspense.
Suddenly, a voice, filled with a mix of determination and desire, resonated from the second floor. "One million and five hundred thousand elemental crystals!"
The hall erupted into a cacophony of gasps and whispers, the monumental bid stunning everyone present. On the second floor, inside the private chambers, Liang and Kai exchanged surprised glances.
The auctioneer gasped, momentarily taken aback by the audacity of the bid. Collecting herself, she continued with a mixture of excitement and disbelief. "One million and five hundred thousand elemental crystals... Do we have any higher bids?"
Silence engulfed the hall as the bidders on the second floor contemplated their next move. The tension in the air was palpable, each person anxiously waiting to see if someone would surpass the monumental bid.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, a shrewd and composed voice emanated from a private chamber on the second floor. "Two million elemental crystals."
Another round of gasps and murmurs swept through the crowd, with many unable to comprehend the staggering sum being bid.
The auctioneer’s voice carried a mix of awe and admiration as she declared, "Two million elemental crystals... going once."
The auctioneer’s voice rang out again, filled with anticipation. "Two million elemental crystals... going twice."
Both the first-floor bidder and the bidder on the second floor weighed their desires against the immense cost, their faces displaying the intensity of their calculations.
Suddenly, a voice once again broke the silence, resonating from the first floor. "Three million elemental crystals!"
The crowd erupted into gasps and exclamations, astonished by the staggering increase in the bid. The intensity of the competition reached new heights as the first-floor bidder showed no signs of backing down.
The auctioneer’s voice quivered slightly with disbelief as she announced, "Three million elemental crystals... going once."
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Then, with unwavering resolve, another voice from the second-floor chambers resounded through the hall. "Four million elemental crystals!"
The audience was left in stunned silence as the bid jumped an astronomical amount. The bidding war had reached unprecedented heights, captivating the attention and imagination of everyone present.
The auctioneer’s voice trembled with awe as she declared, "Four million elemental crystals... going once."
Then, with unwavering determination, the first-floor bidder made a daring move. "Five million elemental crystals!"
The hall erupted into a cacophony of gasps and astonished whispers. The bid had reached unprecedented heights, leaving the audience in awe.
The auctioneer, her excitement matching that of the audience, momentarily paused to absorb the gravity of the bid. With a voice trembling slightly with disbelief, she declared, "Five million elemental crystals... going once!"
The bidders hesitated, completely absorbed in their calculations and contemplating their next move. The hall quivered with anticipation, as the air grew electric with the weight of the moment.
After a pause that seemed to stretch into infinity, the auctioneer resumed her announcement. "Five million elemental crystals... going twice!"
The tension in the hall was palpable as the auctioneer’s voice echoed through the hall. All eyes were glued to the figures on the second floor and the determined guest on the first floor, waiting to see who would make the next move.
The auctioneer glanced from one bidder to another, her heart pounding with anticipation. She could sense the sheer determination emanating from each participant, their competitive spirits ignited by the escalating bids. Yet, amidst the excitement, a silence settled, the kind that can only come before a momentous announcement.
Taking a deep breath to steady her voice, the auctioneer prepared to finalize the bid and announce the outcome. "Five million elemental crystals... going three times."
As her words hung in the air, the bidders held their breath. Time seemed to stand still as the auctioneer gazed across the room, her eyes flickering from one bidder to another. The audience leaned forward in their seats, their anticipation reaching a fever pitch.
Then, with a flutter of the auctioneer’s hand, a hush fell over the room. The moment had finally arrived. "Sold!" she exclaimed, her voice resonating triumphantly. "To the guest on the first floor, for the record-breaking bid of five million elemental crystals!"
The crowd erupted into a thunderous applause, their astonishment and admiration mingling in the air. The bidders on the second floor retreated to their private chambers, stunned by the monumental bid they had just witnessed.
Liang’s eyes narrowed with intrigue as he leaned in closer. "Have you managed to uncover his true identity?" he asked earnestly, a glimmer of anticipation in his gaze.
A sly smile spread across Kai’s face as he chuckled softly. "Can’t you see through the disguise with your keen perception?"
Curiosity beamed in Liang’s eyes as he leaned even closer, eager for Kai’s answer. "You mean, you actually can see through his illusion?"
With a knowing glint in his eyes, Kai nodded subtly. "Why don’t you make a guess?"
Liang’s eyes flickered with a flash of recognition, his face twisted into a mix of surprise and disbelief. "Don’t tell me he is that idiot!" he exclaimed, unable to hide his astonishment.
Kai chuckled, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "It’s indeed him," he confirmed, a wicked grin spreading across his face. "I have already marked his soul with a sin mark. He can’t hide from me."
"If even we have set our eyes on him, then the others surely will too!" Liang responded, a sly smile outlining his lips. There was a sense of anticipation in his voice.
Kai’s smile widened, his voice full of curiosity. "What about that woman?" he inquired, his gaze searching for answers.
"You mean Yun Wei?" Liang questioned, his eyebrows furrowing in thought. "What about her?"
"We haven’t seen her until now," Kai answered, his tone laced with intrigue.
"If I’m not mistaken, she should be in one of the second-floor chambers," Liang revealed, a secretive grin on his face.
Suddenly, Kai’s tone turned more serious. "By the way," he interjected, his voice tinged with curiosity. "You haven’t told me about her."
"I am actually not sure about her identity," Liang confessed, his head shaking slightly as uncertainty clouded his expression.
"What do you mean by that?" Kai probed further, his curiosity growing.
Liang paused, contemplating his words carefully. After a moment, he spoke, his voice serene yet mysterious. "At first, I thought she was one of the Mortal Ascension Legion members. However, after much deliberation and investigation, I dismissed this notion."
"Why so?" Kai’s interest piqued, eager for an answer.
Liang’s smile deepened as he answered, his eyes gleaming with secrecy. "I have my reasons," he teased, leaving Kai in suspense.
Their attention shifted to the stage where the auctioneer announced the beginning of the bid for the Phoenix Ember Salve.
The auctioneer’s voice filled the hall once again, breaking through the thunderous applause. "Now, for the bidding on the Phoenix Ember Salve!" she announced, her tone filled with anticipation.
All eyes turned to the stage as the auctioneer took a moment to compose herself. The atmosphere crackled with excitement, the room buzzing with anticipation.
Suddenly, a voice, soft yet commanding, resonated from one of the private chambers on the second floor. "Six million elemental crystals."
The audience gasped collectively, their murmurs of astonishment and intrigue spreading like wildfire.
The auctioneer, her voice tinged with both intrigue and disbelief, swiftly collected her composure. "Six million elemental crystals... Do we have any higher bids?" she inquired, her gaze scanning the room.
Kai’s eyes widened in surprise, his gaze fixated on a distant sound. A flicker of recognition danced across his face as the voice reached his ears. "Isn’t that her voice?"
Liang, standing beside him, wore a mysterious smile that curved up his lips. "It’s indeed her," he confirmed, his voice filled with quiet certainty.
The lines on Kai’s forehead deepened as he examined Liang, his gaze narrowing in an attempt to decipher the mystery that seemed to have enveloped the scene. "You don’t seem to be surprised."
Observing the confusion etched on Kai’s face, Liang’s smile remained steadfast, a serene mask that revealed nothing beneath its tranquil surface.
"I am not."