NOVEL NEXT Chapter 18: The Bidding War
Zhu Li loudly announced, "The starting price is one billion lower-grade spirit stones."
Just as Wang Ming was about to make his bid, a familiar voice interrupted.
Feng Yuan calmly said, "Six billion spirit stones."
Wang Ming's smile froze instantly. He looked at Feng Yuan with a confused and dumbfounded expression.
Does the Feng family still have spirit stones?
More importantly, how can they casually raise the bid by five billion? Even if they had spirit stones, this isn't how you bid, right?
It wasn't just Wang Ming; many in the auction house gasped in shock, their eyes filled with disbelief as they stared at Feng Yuan.
Feng Yuan glanced at Wang Ming and asked curiously, "Does the Wang family head like this item too? Let me raise the bid by another billion then—seven billion spirit stones."
What?!
Wang Ming's face was filled with anger. Ever since he became the family head, it had been a long time since anyone had made him this furious. But now, he had the urge to strangle Feng Yuan.
This is too infuriating.
Feng Yuan's domineering bidding silenced the other three families that had been about to make a move.
What's the point of bidding now? The starting bid was already seven billion lower-grade spirit stones.
Among the four great families, only the Yuan and Wang families could afford to bid seven billion spirit stones, but it was clear from Feng Yuan's attitude that he still had more to offer.
They were all confused—how does the Feng family have so many spirit stones?
It's ridiculous.
Many others in the auction hall were equally shocked, believing this to be the most absurd auction they had ever witnessed.
Usually, people bid little by little, but Feng Yuan was raising the bid by billions.
Some level 4 Layer cultivators felt utterly defeated. Their families' entire wealth amounted to a few tens of millions, while Feng Yuan casually offered billions. There was no comparison.
Still, some sneered.
The Feng family's arrogance was a sure path to destruction. The four great families would never let them off so easily.
In the Li family, Li Feichi's eldest son, Li He, asked worriedly, "Father, what should we do?"
With the Feng family's wealth so abundant, the economic sanctions they had previously imposed seemed useless.
Now that the Feng family had obtained several rare treasures, it would be even more challenging for the four families to target them. If the Feng family continued to grow, it would spell disaster for the four great families.
Especially since the Li family had already torn their relationship with the Feng family apart.
Li Feichi's eyes were cold as he replied, "Don't worry, the Feng family won't live past today."
Li He's face brightened with joy. "Father, does this mean we're about to take action against the Feng family?"
Li Feichi nodded, a sinister smile on his face. "No matter how many treasures they have, it won't matter if they don't live long enough to use them."
Indeed, if the Feng family had more time, they would rapidly increase in power. But at the moment, the Feng family only had two level 5 Layercultivators.
On the auction platform, Zhu Li's smile remained as he announced, "Seven billion spirit stones, going once... going twice... sold!"
"Congratulations to Young Master Feng on purchasing the Dragon Transformation Pill."
"This concludes today's auction. Please leave the venue in an orderly fashion."
Everyone left with dazed expressions. It had been a surreal auction, with one person buying all the items a situation never before seen.
Some of the younger participants were brimming with excitement. They had seen enough today to boast about for an entire year.
In one of the luxurious private rooms of the auction house, Zhu Li's face was full of smiles as he handed over a spatial ring.
"Here are the items Young Master Feng has purchased. You may check them."
Although he was a level 6 cultivator , he was very humble in his service. His attitude was exceedingly polite.
Feng Yuan stepped back and gestured to Feng Yunqian. "Uncle, you have more experience than me. Please verify the items."
He said this to give his uncle face, as it seemed like Feng Yunqian had only come along to observe, but now it felt as if he were the follower.
Feng Yunqian didn't mind. He stepped forward to inspect the contents of the spatial ring carefully. After confirming everything, he nodded and said, "Thank you for your efforts, Manager Zhu."
Zhu Li waved it off, smiling. "It's my duty. But..."
He added with a slightly amused tone, "It seems the Feng family is facing some trouble. If you have enough spirit stones, I can introduce you to some reliable protectors. For the right price, we can even provide level 6 stage experts."
Under normal circumstances, Zhu Li wouldn't make such an offer. But with the Feng family showing astonishing financial power, he made an exception.
Feng Yunqian's expression shifted in surprise. Even a level 6 protector was within reach?
"How much would it cost to hire one?" Feng Yunqian asked.
Zhu Li replied, "Normally, one billion lower-grade spirit stones would be enough to hire a level 6 stage expert for a year."
One billion spirit stones.
Feng Yunqian was stunned. It was a steep price, but one the Feng family could afford at this point.
Seeing that Feng Yunqian was tempted, Zhu Li handed him a communication token. "If you need it, just contact me."
This was a private deal. Zhu Li knew many strong cultivators, including level 6 stage experts who needed spirit stones.
Feng Yunqian thanked him and took his leave with Feng Yuan. This matter would need to be discussed back at the Feng family's estate.
As the two of them left, Zhu Li gazed after them and then looked out into the distance with a cold glint in his eyes.
"It looks like Myriad Demons City is about to get very lively."
The two returned to the Feng family estate quickly.
Feng Yunqian was still feeling anxious. The Feng family had purchased too many things, and with such an overwhelming display of wealth, he feared the Wang family would soon turn hostile.
No sooner had the thought crossed his mind than a terrifying aura burst forth in the distance, enveloping the two of them.
"Not good!"
Feng Yunqian's expression changed dramatically.
"Feng Yunqian , you won't be leaving today!" Wang Ming's voice echoed as he launched a massive fireball towards them.
The fireball radiated extreme heat, seemingly capable of burning everything in its path.
Feng Yunqian, who was at the early level 5 stage , struggled to fend it off and shouted angrily, "Wang Ming, does your Wang family intend to go to war with the Feng family?"
His eyes were filled with concern. Wang Ming had shown himself openly, which meant he was prepared for an all-out confrontation.
If only the Feng family had more time, they wouldn't have to fear the Wang family.
"Today, the Feng family will be annihilated!" Li Feichi appeared with a cold and murderous expression.
"And you, Feng Yuan—I will skin you alive!"
As Li Feichi arrived, the heads of the He and Yuan families, along with the remaining Level 5 experts of the Wang family, also joined the fray.
Feng Yuan remained calm and even mocked them with a hint of a smile. "Don't worry, none of you will succeed in killing me today."
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