"The top-ranking guest has offered 1.5 million."
"Guest number 89 offered 1.6 million."
"The top-ranking guest has offered two million."
"Guest number 89 offered 2.1 million."
On the platform, the host shouted at the top of his lungs, unusually excited.
The crowd of strange beings present watched as if it were a show, observing the confrontation between Number One and Number 89.
The price had already exceeded the intrinsic value of the auctioned items; this competition was more like a battle of wills.
In a private room on the second floor.
Leng Tianpeng and Leng Manjin also stood by the window, watching the auction below.
"Father, the first step of the plan has been successful."
Leng Manjin's lips curled up in a smug smile. "Now that everyone has seen the Tree Ghost Clan and that human bidding maliciously, the other monsters will definitely assume there's a conflict between them. If we then impersonate the Tree Ghost Clan and kidnap that person, it will be perfectly reasonable, and they won't suspect our Leng family."
Leng Tianpeng stroked his white beard and smiled faintly, "The Tree Demon Clan are all blockheads; it's easy to manipulate them."
"But there's still a problem: how do we separate Manager Hu from that human? If they stay together, we won't be able to make a move."
"That's easy, I already have a plan."
Downstairs, on the platform.
The host, Gui, continued shouting, "Our number one VIP has bid three million. Are there any more bids?"
After three calls with no response, the hammer finally fell.
"Congratulations to our distinguished guest, number one in the top tier, for successfully bidding on this Enlightenment Fruit."
The auctioneer was very excited; the higher the auction price, the more commission he would receive.
Today, a super-rich person came, and most of the items in the auction were sold for high prices. This is the most glorious moment since he started hosting the auction.
Sister Peach and the rest of the Tree Ghost Clan in the stands were equally delighted.
In such a short time, Xia Tianqiong has already been forced to spend three to five million more ghost money, and they can also extract tens of thousands of ghost money as a reward.
You can make money just by talking and holding up a sign—where else can you find such a good deal!
"Is that human a bit stupid? After so many times, hasn't he realized we're deliberately raising the price?"
"They're just rich and stupid!"
"It's rare to run into such a sucker, so we should take advantage of them as much as possible."
Sister Tao frowned slightly. "Even if that human didn't notice, didn't Manager Hu notice either?"
The walnut tree next to him chuckled mischievously, "That person is worth at least tens of billions, so he probably doesn't care about a few million dollars."
The other tree spirits nodded in agreement.
The auction continued, and the next item up for auction was a spatial artifact with a small space of 500 cubic meters.
Such artifacts are extremely rare even in the realm of the supernatural, and almost every supernatural being desires to possess them.
"The starting price is one million, and each bid must be at least fifty thousand."
As soon as the host finished speaking, all the ghosts present wanted to make a bid, but the number one ghost beat them to the punch and directly bid ten million ghost money.
It increased tenfold in an instant!
This determined attitude deterred all the strange occurrences.
Most supernatural beings can't come up with ten million. Even if they could, they wouldn't spend that much money on a supernatural artifact. They'd rather cultivate than spend that much money on other things.
Sister Tao hesitated for a moment, but in the end she raised her paddle as before, increasing the price by 100,000.
"Bidding number 89 is 10.1 million. Are there any higher bids?"
The host peered intently at the No. 1 VIP box, his face full of anticipation.
But no sound came from inside.
The other party actually gave up!
The host seemed to realize something and was a little disappointed. After calling out three times, the spatial artifact was finally won by Sister Tao.
In an instant, all the strange things present looked in this direction.
They all had expressions of watching a show.
Anyone with a brain can see that this is Number One's counterattack against Number 89.
If you cheat me, I'll cheat you; nobody's going to have an easy time.
Sister Tao looked grim. Leng Manjin had given her 20 million ghost money, and this time she had been swindled out of half of it.
If I get ripped off again, I won't have the leverage to compete with others.
Next, four or five items were auctioned off in succession, and the top bidder did not place any further bids.
Sister Tao and the other tree spirits were somewhat puzzled. Had that person given up?
The others present, though strangely amused, were delighted that the auction could finally proceed normally.
Inside the private room, Manager Hu sipped his tea and asked Xia Tianqiong curiously, "Why did you stop filming?"
"Take a break, or they'll really think I'm stupid and rich!"
Xia Tianqiong held the Enlightenment Fruit that had just been delivered, a little hesitant. Who should she give it to?
"Manager Hu, I'll be leaving for a bit."
He greeted them and entered the mirror space. He then summoned the Headhound with his mind.
The human-headed dog, its head bobbing, stared at the Enlightenment Fruit in Xia Tianqiong's hand, its mouth practically watering.
"You've acquired another Enlightenment Fruit. Is it for me?"
"If I give you the Enlightenment Fruit, will it allow you to break through to the Ferocious and Bizarre level?"
"Um, not necessarily."
The human-headed dog looked slightly embarrassed. "The Enlightenment Fruit only increases one's understanding of trickery, thereby shortening the time for advancement. It does not necessarily allow one to break through levels."
However, I can guarantee that even if I can't break through the level barrier, I can still reach the limit of the Evil Demon level, and it won't be long before I break through.
Xia Tianqiong thought for a moment, "Okay, take it and eat it!"
Just as he was about to hand the Enlightenment Fruit to the head-dog, the urgent voice of the hanged ghost suddenly came from afar.
"I have reached the limit of the evil and strange. If I were to consume it, I would have a 60% chance of breaking through to the ferocious and strange level."
The ghostly figure, dressed in white, flew over gracefully, like a fairy descending to earth.
However, its grayish-white, pupil-less eyes should be ignored, otherwise it would ruin the aesthetic appeal.
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