Before the sound completely faded, the second "ding" rang out, followed by the third, the fourth...
"VIP number seventy-nine bids four billion," Wan Wan announced. In less than a minute, the auction price had been pushed to four billion. This price was undeniably high, already enough to enter the top ten highest auction prices in the history of the Sun Moon Auction House. As soon as Wan Wan's voice fell, golden text appeared on the soul guide screen. "VIP Room number four bids five billion." Wan Wan's voice clearly became excited, and several spotlights shone on VIP Room number four. The live stream camera also focused on it. Before everyone could be surprised, golden text appeared again. "VIP Room number six bids six billion." Wan Wan excitedly read it out, marveling in her heart. The bids from these important figures were indeed extraordinary, increasing by a billion at a time. "Sixty-five billion," a bidder in the VIP seats directly shouted. This was an ordinary person, the helmsman of the largest real estate company in the eastern region. "VIP number twenty-three bids sixty-five billion."
Golden text reappeared. VIP Room number seven bids seventy billion. Inside VIP Room number two. "Eighty billion," Yun Ming looked directly at the auction stage and stated the price. Feng Wuyu, who was beside him, understood and immediately entered the number on the soul guide screen. "VIP Room number two bids eighty billion."
As soon as eighty billion was announced, the people in the VIP seats frowned. Their hands were placed next to the buttons, and they fell into consideration, not daring to follow easily. Qian Gu Dong Feng in VIP Room number four hesitated for a moment before stating the price of ninety billion. "VIP Room number four bids ninety billion." Even Wan Wan felt a little jumpy when she read out this price. Let alone the Sun Moon Auction House, even including other auction houses, there hadn't been a bid exceeding eighty billion in nearly a hundred years. The last time it happened was over a hundred and fifty years ago, for a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, which was auctioned for the sky-high price of one hundred and twenty billion. In this era where soul beasts were extinct and soul bones were rare, the preciousness of a hundred-thousand-year soul bone was imaginable, and it was normal for it to fetch such a sky-high price. Inside VIP Room number five, Gu Ming and the two brothers Xu Lin and Xu Chuan were discussing, hesitating whether to bid. "Teacher, I think the price of the subsequent pills will be even higher. It's better to get the first one if we can," Xu Lin suggested. "Yes, I think so too," Gu Ming nodded, signaling Xu Chuan to bid. "VIP Room number five bids one hundred billion," Wan Wan announced loudly. The entire audience was in an uproar. This price scared many people. Most of the people watching the live stream were dumbfounded, swallowing hard when they heard one hundred billion. Such a large sum of money usually only appeared in their dreams. This price lasted for more than a minute until Wan Wan spoke to inquire, and then the price changed. "VIP Room number seven bids one hundred and ten billion."
"Keep following," Qian Gu Dong Feng said in a deep voice. He was determined to get this first pill. "VIP Room number four bids one hundred and twenty billion."
Two minutes later. "VIP Room number three bids one hundred and thirty billion." Wan Wan was a little breathless due to her surprise. This price had already tied the historical highest auction price. Everyone in the VIP seats couldn't help but look towards VIP Room number three, really wanting to see through the glass window and see which important figure was inside. There were a few people in the VIP seats who could match the price of one hundred and thirty billion, but they were hesitating, thinking that perhaps the auction price would drop later. Inside VIP Room number four, Qian Gu Dong Feng clenched his fists and also looked towards VIP Room number three. The layout of these VIP rooms was that one and two were next to each other, three was next to one, and four was next to two. Other numbers followed this pattern. He just looked with cold eyes but did not release his spiritual power to investigate. As the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Transfer Pagoda, he was arranged in VIP Room number four, which meant that the people in the first three VIP rooms were considered by the auction house to have higher status than himself. He could guess who these people were without being told: Yun Ming of Shrek Academy, Emotionless and Passionate Douluo of the Tang Sect, and the Hall Master of the War God Hall, Vast Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie. Although he was unwilling to admit it, the strength and influence of these four people from these three forces were indeed stronger than his. The Tang Sect should be in VIP Room number three among these three forces. As for who was in VIP Room number one and who was in number two, he couldn't be sure. Whether it was Chen Xinjie or Yun Ming, he didn't want to be foolish enough to release his spiritual power to investigate. There was no need to provoke them for no reason. Especially Yun Ming of Shrek Academy, this person had a deep grudge with their Spirit Transfer Pagoda. If he was given a reason, he might make a fuss and even propose to spar with him. It wasn't impossible, and he didn't want to lose face. Contrary to his guess, VIP Room number one was not Yun Ming or Chen Xinjie, but Yun Ze and a few others. Chen Xinjie was currently leading the Sea God Legion on a mission. As the Legion Commander, he couldn't just abandon the entire legion and leave. Moreover, although his Chen family was also a large family, their strength lay in power. There were more than a dozen large families and forces that were stronger than them in terms of economy. He knew in his heart that even if he came to participate in the auction, he wouldn't be able to win the bid, and he disdained doing things like snatching, so he simply didn't come. The person in VIP Room number three was guessed correctly by Qian Gu Dong Feng, it was indeed the Passionate Douluo Zang Xin of the Tang Sect. Zang Xin looked like a middle-aged man, appearing to be in his forties. He had a slender figure, handsome features, and beautiful, deep eyes. His actual age was much more than forty. "In terms of financial resources, my Tang Sect is not inferior to your Spirit Transfer Pagoda," Zang Xin smiled faintly, looking at VIP Room number four, as if he was looking at Qian Gu Dong Feng. Just as Qian Gu Dong Feng could guess that it was him or Emotionless Douluo in VIP Room number three, he also guessed that it was Qian Gu Dong Feng and others in VIP Room number four. Ordinary people might not be clear about which of these forces, Shrek Academy, Tang Sect, Spirit Transfer Pagoda, and War God Hall, was stronger, but these people knew. The auction house must have used strength as a reference when assigning VIP rooms. Could the Spirit Transfer Pagoda possibly be ahead of their Tang Sect?
"VIP Room number seven bids one hundred and forty billion!" Wan Wan shouted excitedly, feeling somewhat exhilarated. The historical highest auction price had been broken.
This bid shocked everyone again. Even Zang Xin was stunned for a moment, not expecting his bid to be surpassed so quickly.
Inside VIP Room number one, Gu Yue Na couldn't help but smile at Yun Ze beside her and say, "It seems these people's desire for the Longevity Pill is even greater than we imagined. Do you think the auction price of this pill will exceed two hundred billion?"
Yun Ze was still looking at his book and said, "There shouldn't be any problem."
Gu Yue Na smiled and said, "This pill is so valuable. If you refine a little more, won't we quickly become the richest force on the continent?"
"Things are precious because they are rare. If there are too many of these pills, they won't be so valuable, and..." Saying this, Yun Ze paused before continuing, "The hidden value of this pill is far greater than its monetary value. 'Not having' is better than 'having'."
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