Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Auction
Just as Chen Qingdi was carefully examining the various medicinal ingredients, he suddenly noticed a fruit emitting a peculiar fragrance. It was the legendary Profound Wood Fruit.
This type of medicinal ingredient was rare and precious, a treasure that Cultivators dreamed of obtaining.
Chen Qingdi’s gaze immediately locked onto the fruit, a look of desire flickering in his eyes.
Just as he was about to raise his paddle to bid, Ji Wudao suddenly shot his hand up first, shouting a high price from amidst the crowd.
"For the Profound Wood Fruit, I bid one million eight hundred thousand!"
His movement was swift and decisive, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.
Chen Qingdi felt a slight jolt in his heart. ’I didn’t expect Ji Wudao to be so quick to preempt the bidding.’
He looked at the high price, and a trace of hesitation couldn’t help but flash across his face.
After all, this was an extremely important medicinal ingredient, crucial for his cultivation.
But Chen Qingdi quickly calmed down. ’I can’t be defeated by this minor setback,’ he thought.
He refocused his gaze on Ji Wudao, a determined expression appearing on his face.
He decided he would win this Profound Wood Fruit, no matter the cost.
And so, amid the applause and clamor, Chen Qingdi raised his paddle high, his voice firm as he called out, "I bid five million!"
Hearing his bid, the auctioneer on the stage immediately called out the price, instantly setting off another round of intense bidding.
At that moment, Chen Qingdi’s movements became even more composed. His hand gripped the auction paddle tightly, his gaze locked on the Profound Wood Fruit, allowing no distractions.
He was determined to win this competition, to add another stone to the foundation of his cultivation path.
Seeing this, a flicker of disdain crossed Ji Wudao’s eyes. He resolutely raised his paddle and increased the price once more.
The entire hall fell silent. Everyone stared intently at the two main players, waiting to see who would ultimately obtain the Profound Wood Fruit.
This bidding war was like a close-quarters brawl. Every move reflected the two competitors’ wits and tactics, but even more so, their financial power!
In this ever-changing business environment, they fought for absolute dominance over the medicinal ingredient.
Ultimately, with his astonishing financial power, Chen Qingdi completely crushed Ji Wudao’s bid.
He raised his paddle and loudly announced the final price.
"I bid ten million!"
With that, the auctioneer on the stage struck the gavel and formally announced that Chen Qingdi had successfully won the bid for the Profound Wood Fruit.
The entire hall erupted in a thunderous round of applause.
The first auction was over, and Chen Qingdi had successfully won the Profound Wood Fruit.
Ji Wudao was incredibly displeased, a flash of anger crossing his face.
He had originally held great expectations for this medicinal ingredient, but in the end, it had been snatched away by Chen Qingdi.
The hatred in Ji Wudao’s heart for Chen Qingdi intensified. He decided to find someone to vent his dissatisfaction to.
He turned and walked toward Young Master Lin Yi of the Lin Family, who was beside him.
Lin Yi was a handsome young man, dressed in a magnificent, high-end suit, whose demeanor exuded an air of calm confidence.
He was the successor to the Lin Family’s business empire, with unique insights into commercial competition and methods as swift and decisive as a thunderbolt.
Ji Wudao walked over to Lin Yi, a trace of disappointment in his eyes. He said in a low voice, "Young Master Lin, didn’t you see? That guy snatched the Profound Wood Fruit! It’s making me furious!"
Lin Yi smiled, a profound look on his face as he replied to Ji Wudao’s expression, "Ji, it seems you were very interested in that Profound Wood Fruit. In that case, why not try participating in the next auction?"
"What if the next item up for auction is another Profound Wood Fruit? Or something even better?"
Hearing Lin Yi’s words, a flash of surprise crossed Ji Wudao’s eyes.
Then, he thought about it seriously, felt there was some merit to the idea, and nodded in agreement.
Afterward, Lin Yi also decided to bid together with Ji Wudao in the next auction.
He knew Ji Wudao’s strength and believed that this cooperation would give them a greater chance of obtaining the medicinal ingredients they desired.
In the time that followed, Ji Wudao and Lin Yi began to cooperate closely, discussing their strategy and plans for the next auction.
They moved through the auction house, paying attention to every exhibit and studying the behavior patterns of the other bidders.
When the second auction began, Ji Wudao and Lin Yi stood below the stage, ready to join the bidding.
Their posture was full of confidence, their faces held a calm composure, and their gazes were firmly locked on the treasure on the stage.
When the Red Water Grass, an item even better than the Profound Wood Fruit, was brought out, Ji Wudao and Lin Yi raised their paddles at the same time, their voices echoing throughout the hall.
"Twenty million!"
"Thirty million!"
They were determined to fight for this precious medicinal ingredient and not let it slip through their fingers again.
Seeing their bids, the auctioneer on the stage furrowed his brow slightly, knowing this competition would be even more intense.
He struck the gavel, beginning a new round of bidding.
Ji Wudao’s and Lin Yi’s eyes were fixed on the Red Water Grass. They took turns shouting out high prices, pushing the competition to its climax.
The audience was also captivated by their performance, and the atmosphere instantly reached a fever pitch.
This bidding war was like a life-or-death struggle, with every move reflecting Ji Wudao’s and Lin Yi’s financial power and status.
In the end, it was Lin Yi who shouted a high price that made the auctioneer strike the gavel.
"Sixty million!"
He had successfully won the coveted Red Water Grass.
The audience below the stage applauded like thunder, showing their respect for Lin Yi’s victory.
Ji Wudao, on the other hand, showed a hint of disappointment, but he also secretly admired Lin Yi’s power.
’He truly lives up to his name as the Lin Family’s number one heir. Such immense financial power... compared to him, I’m like mud next to a cloud!’
After winning the medicinal ingredient, Lin Yi’s expression was filled with confidence.
He glanced around, his eyes suddenly landing on Chen Qingdi, and an amusing thought suddenly occurred to him.
With a cold sneer, he tossed the Red Water Grass to Ji Wudao right then and there.
Upon catching the Red Water Grass, a look of delight immediately appeared on Ji Wudao’s face.
He excitedly gripped Lin Yi’s hand, his gratitude overflowing.
Seeing this scene from a distance, Xu Menghan’s face turned red with anger. Her brows knitted together, and her eyes blazed with fury.
She slammed her hand on the table, the action revealing her inner dissatisfaction.
Seeing Xu Menghan’s anger, Chen Qingdi just smiled faintly and comforted her, "Don’t be angry. In an auction, you win some, you lose some. It’s perfectly normal."
"But remember one thing: don’t get angry."
"Anger will make you foolish. The real show is just about to begin."
The corner of Chen Qingdi’s mouth curled into a cold smile, his eyes as deep and bottomless as an ice cavern!
Seeing that the crowd was getting agitated, the auctioneer cleared his throat impatiently, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
He crisply and cleanly retrieved a snow lotus from the side, placed it on the stage, and announced in a resonant voice, "This is a precious snow lotus, known as the Celestial Pool Snow Lotus. It can cure illnesses and extend life. The starting bid is ten million!"
"Highest bidder wins!"
The next second, the entire auction hall fell abruptly silent. Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the snow lotus, and a tense atmosphere steadily permeated the air.
Because this was the Celestial Pool Snow Lotus!
A divine medicine that countless Martial Artists and ordinary people alike dreamed of obtaining!
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