"The Vice President of the Martial Union! This auction just reached a new level of intensity," one expert exclaimed, his voice filled with awe.
"To have both Paymous from the Devil Union and Araina from the Martial Union in the same auction... This truly is an event of monumental significance," remarked one guest, their voice filled with awe.
As the bidding war waged on, the hall reverberated with a symphony of conversations and whispers.
Suddenly, another voice cut through the tension. "Twelve million elemental crystals!" The words hung in the air, originating from the enigmatic third floor.
This time no one made a sound as this voice came from the third floor.
Another voice right after also from the third floor sounded,"thirteen million dao crystals."
Just then another guest from the third floor raised the bid yet again,"fifteen million elemental crystals."
The attendees on the first floor exchanged surprised glances, their eyebrows raised in astonishment. They leaned in closer to each other, engaging in hushed conversations as they tried to comprehend the magnitude of the bid.
"Fifteen million? That much!" exclaimed one of the experts on the first floor, a hint of shock in their voice.
"I don’t think that the Primordial Vitality Elixir deserves that much!" responded another guest skeptically.
"Well, if you have too many crystals, then what’s stopping you from buying it?" argued another expert.
Meanwhile, on the second floor, Liang and Kai exchanged a knowing glance. Sensing an impending conclusion, Kai broke the silence. "The round is over. I doubt anyone would dare to raise the bid further "
Yet, Liang remained unperturbed. A mischievous smile played on his lips as his eyes fixated on a young man on the first floor. With a hint of anticipation, he remarked to Kai, "Do not be so certain."
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"Seventeen million elemental crystals," the young man’s voice rang out, catching everyone off guard. The hall fell silent, as all eyes turned towards the audacious bidder.
Gasps echoed throughout the hall, mingling with a chorus of murmurs and exchanged glances. The bidding had reached a new pinnacle, pushing the boundaries of expectation.
"The audacity!" an expert whispered, their eyes wide with astonishment.
"I did not expect this young man to possess such wealth," another guest mused, barely concealing their surprise.
"I wonder if anyone will dare challenge that bid," pondered one expert.
The discussions spread like wildfire among the audience, sparking intrigue and speculation. The air was filled with a mixture of awe and envy as they marveled at the audacity and wealth displayed by the the young man on the first floor.
A flicker of admiration danced in Paymous’ eyes, acknowledging the young man’s audacious bid. Araina’s expression remained composed, her gaze filled with intrigue.
This time, even the experts on the third floor were taken aback by the unexpected bid.
"Miss Shen, it seems like you were outbid just now," Zhang Feng teased, his voice laced with amusement.
On the other hand, the mysterious Miss Shen maintained her composure and simply smiled in response.
"Old Wan, do you know who this brat is?" Zhang Feng inquired, curiosity evident in his voice.
Wan Ling, an experienced auction organizer, smiled politely. "My apologies, fellow Daoist Zhang, the rules of the chamber forbid me from revealing a guest’s identity."
"Senior Wan, there’s no harm in revealing such information," Feng Tian urged, a mischievous gleam in his eyes. "Everyone here is a renowned expert. I don’t think any of us would stoop so low as to rob this kid."
"Rob? Of course, no one would do that," the Green Lotus Emperor sneered, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "But you will certainly force him to exchange it for another item of corresponding value."
Wan Ling remained unfazed, his smile unwavering. "Fellow Daoists, as I have said before, if you don’t have enough elemental crystals with you now, you can offer an item of corresponding value instead."
Zhang Feng pondered Wan Ling’s words for a moment. "Old man, you said before that the next items would be even better, right?" he asked, seeking confirmation.
Wan Ling smiled and nodded in response, his eyes twinkling with a hint of excitement.
Zhang Feng chuckled and glanced at the other four experts who had remained silent. "Then I would better save my precious money for now."
"Seventeen million elemental crystals..... going once," she announced, her voice amplified by the acoustics of the hall, causing a ripple of excitement through the crowd.
"Seventeen million elemental crystals..... going second," she continued, her words conspiring with the silence that enveloped the room, punctuated only by the sound of breaths held in suspense.
"Seventeen million elemental crystals..... For the third time," the auctioneer’s voice resounded, the finality of her words hanging in the air, evoking a sense of expectation among the attendees.
The guests eagerly awaited the next bid, their eyes scanning the room in search of a challenger. Yet, as the auctioneer’s gaze swept across the crowd, disappointment flickered briefly in her eyes. No one spoke up to surpass the seventeen million bid, and the atmosphere bristled with a mix of relief and anticipation.
"Sold!" the auctioneer exclaimed, a hint of disappointment still lingering in her voice. "For the price of seventeen million elemental crystals, congratulations to the handsome young man on the first floor."
A murmuring spread through the hall as guests began to process the outcome. Whispers of admiration and intrigue floated among the bidders, their eyes shifted towards the young man who had emerged victorious. The confluence of emotions painted a vibrant mosaic across their faces — awe, curiosity, and perhaps a hint of envy.
The auctioneer, however, appeared unaffected by the silence that settled upon the room. Her poise remained unwavering as she addressed the gathering once more.
"Ladies and gentlemen," she began, her voice graceful and assured, "this concludes the second round of the auction. We thank you for your participation and enthusiasm. But do not despair, for the third and final round will resume in ten years’ time."