Baili Yuechan smiled but said nothing.
Today, Ximen Chunxue was unusually well-behaved. The slightest noise around her made her shrink back like a frightened bird, quietly staying by Ximen Ruiyun's side.
Bei Ming Haotian led Nangong Ziyan to the soft chairs reserved for them and waved his hand.
At the same time, Tian Haoze waved to Nangong Ziyan, inviting her to sit next to him; he didn't want to sit next to a block of wood.
In the hall, four people removed several pieces of black cloth, and the crystal stones on the auction stage illuminated the entire hall even more brightly.
A tall, handsome figure walked onto the stage, and the treasures were displayed one by one on the table.
Subsequently, more than twenty masked men dressed in black stood in two rows on either side of Gao Lang, indicating that the security was tight.
"Distinguished guests, thank you for traveling from afar to attend our annual auction held every year in the Netherworld Continent. Every year, the Netherworld Continent searches for the most precious treasures, hoping to meet your needs." Gao Lang's simple and clear opening remarks were a routine he performed every year.
Nangong Ziyan glanced at the grand setup and had to admit that Haotian was truly shrewd. He hadn't chosen the bustling Netherworld Capital for the auction house, but instead set it up in the inconspicuous town of Yunwu. Yunwu Town possessed a superior geographical location, surrounded by mountains on all sides. This not only allowed him to control the invasion of enemies from all directions, but it was also a crucial passage between several continents. Within a radius of dozens of miles, Yunwu Town was the only town with a single road. Not only could it bring him profits during auctions, but it also provided him with a substantial income on ordinary days. She had privately heard Tian Haoze say that he managed the Netherworld Continent in a unified manner, with all shops opened in his name. Monthly salaries were then distributed based on the income of each shop. In this way, he not only guaranteed the livelihood of the people under his rule but also gained more profits and enjoyment for himself. To make a place thrive, the most important thing was to have a source of income. The fact that Haotian's Netherworld Continent had risen so rapidly in just over ten years showed that he had truly put in considerable effort and control.
Just as Nangong Ziyan was pondering, the first treasure was presented to everyone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is an eight-star noble dragon-shaped magical beast crystal. For pharmacists, it is an indispensable ingredient in beauty pills. The auction price starts at ten thousand taels of silver."
Gao Lang calmly announced the auction price.
Those in the know understand that eight-star magical beast crystals are extremely rare, and the Jiaolong magical beast is so large and ferocious that ordinary people simply cannot find it. What's even more surprising is that the starting price is only 10,000 taels of silver, which isn't even enough to cover the purchase price.
The crowd was buzzing with discussion, and some people had already started bidding.
"Ten thousand taels."
"Twelve thousand taels."
"Thirteen thousand taels." The bidding continued to rise steadily, with no one willing to bid more. The more available the item, the faster the price would rise.
Nangong Ziyan glanced at Beiming Haotian. Actually, this was the most attractive aspect: high-priced acquisitions and low-priced auctions. Many people would come hoping to find bargains, and the more people there were, the higher the bids would rise. This was the atmosphere Haotian wanted to create, which was why so many merchants gathered here every year. Unfortunately, their South China Sea Glass Palace focused on glass products and didn't participate in any auctions, only holding auctions on the South China Sea continent. If they came here, their South China Sea Glass Palace's glass ornaments would also be very popular.
"One hundred thousand taels." A woman's voice, filled with pleasure and an air of certainty, said.
Everyone turned around in surprise to look at Baili Yuechan. Upon seeing her, they were all astonished and captivated by her beauty.
Nangong Ziyan didn't need to turn around to recognize Baili Yuechan's voice. Baili Yuechan was also a pharmacist, and not only that, she was also a Spirit Saint level cultivator. This eight-star Flood Dragon Demon Beast Crystal would be of great benefit to her. However, she had many doubts about what happened last night. Who sent that man? Why did he kill Nan Ying? Or did Nan Ying see something she shouldn't have? Countless possibilities flashed through Nangong Ziyan's mind.
-End of this chapter-
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