Jiang Chen smiled faintly and said seriously, "This sword looks pretty good, but I don't know why I don't feel any attraction to it or any urge to buy it. Otherwise, I'd like to wait a bit longer. I think there will definitely be better ones later, so there's no need to rush."
“Yes, there are plenty of good things, no rush, you can take your time choosing,” Jiang Qingcheng said in full agreement.
The auctioneer called out loudly, "The price has now reached 250,000. Is there anyone else bidding?"
No one in the audience answered the auctioneer's question. It was clear that everyone thought the sword was worth no more than 250,000.
The auctioneer wasn't stupid; seeing no response, he immediately understood their meaning, and so he loudly proclaimed:
"Two hundred and fifty thousand per time!"
Two hundred and fifty thousand twice!
Two hundred and fifty thousand three times!
"make a deal!"
"Congratulations to the buyer for winning this red sword!"
"Next up is something I can't tell you in advance, so please stay tuned. Here's what we're going to film."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the item was placed on the auction stage.
The object was contained in a black wooden box, and the actual item could not be seen, but it felt extremely mysterious, with a faint fragrance emanating from it.
The audience members below the stage were all discussing what kind of treasure it was.
"Hurry up and open it! Stop keeping me in suspense, I can't wait any longer!" one impatient customer urged.
Gu Changqing and the others didn't say anything, but simply waited quietly for the auctioneer to open the wooden box.
Amidst the anxious anticipation of the crowd, the auctioneer slowly opened the wooden box, finally revealing the contents.
It was a black sphere about the size of an egg yolk, resembling a black pill. It looked no different from ordinary pills, except that while other pills had a medicinal fragrance, this one was filled with a pleasant aroma that was refreshing and invigorating. Just one whiff of it made one feel refreshed and invigorated.
"Oh, isn't this just a pill? I thought it was some amazing treasure!" a customer said with a disappointed look.
"Exactly, I thought it was some kind of priceless treasure, but it turns out to be just a pill. And they're auctioning it off? Alchemists have tons of those." Another customer said, somewhat displeased.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let me explain. This item is not a pill; it just looks very similar to one. Of course, if you think it is, then so be it. However, it cannot be eaten. Its greatest benefit is its fragrance. As long as you place it on your person or in your room, it will continuously emit a fragrance that will uplift your mood and cure all kinds of unhappiness. Even the most gloomy mood will be swept away. That concludes the introduction. Those who are interested can bid!" The auctioneer explained patiently and enthusiastically.
After listening to the auctioneer's explanation, Jiang Chen found it very reasonable. He smiled and said with great satisfaction, "Sister, I think this is a good item. If I give it to Rongrong, she will definitely be happy."
"Okay, if you think it's good, then film it. I have no objection!" Jiang Qingcheng said with a slight smile.
Hearing his sister say that, Jiang Chen became even more determined to bid for the item, so he tentatively shouted, "I am willing to offer ten thousand top-grade spirit stones."
Strangely, after Jiang Chen made his bid, no one else bid.
The auctioneer on stage looked slightly embarrassed and quickly explained, "Don't miss this opportunity! This item may look ordinary, but it's very practical. It's perfect as a gift for your wife or lover!"
However, no one was willing to make a bid; in their eyes, it was just a decorative vase with no real value.
Seeing that no one was interested, the auctioneer said, "You really don't know what's good for you. If no one bids, this treasure will belong to this young master."
"Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones per attempt!"
"Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones twice!"
"Ten thousand top-grade spirit stones three times!"
"make a deal!"
Jiang Chen then happily walked onto the auction stage to take the black ball.
"Congratulations, young master! I forgot to tell you, this black ball is called a Black Pearl. It was retrieved from the seabed ten thousand years ago. I've heard that this kind of black pearl is extremely rare, a truly precious item. Although it's not a magical artifact, it still has its uses. And didn't the auctioneer say there's a 20% discount? You only need to pay eight thousand top-grade spirit stones now, it's an absolute steal! You've struck gold! Take it home and give it to your favorite girl, she'll be overjoyed and will cherish it dearly." The auctioneer spoke eloquently about the origins of this black pearl.
Upon hearing the auctioneer's words, Jiang Chen immediately felt like he had gotten a bargain, like he had struck gold. So he paid the spirit stones and eagerly took the item downstairs.
"Sister, do you think Rongrong will like this black pearl, which is all black?" Back on stage, Jiang Chen suddenly found it ugly and was unsure, so he asked Jiang Qingcheng for her opinion.
"This black pearl is a bit ugly, but I think Rongrong will definitely like it. After all, it's your thoughtful gift, how could she not like it?" Jiang Qingcheng smiled slightly and said very frankly.
“Exactly, since we bought it, it’s worth the price. Besides, what girl wouldn’t love something so fragrant? It saves us the money we would have spent on perfume, a one-time investment that’s great. I’m sure Miss Rongrong will love it,” Gu Changqing said, agreeing wholeheartedly.
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At the same moment, a middle-aged spectator said with considerable dissatisfaction, "You auctioneer are so unreliable! You're only revealing such important information now. I thought it was just an ordinary pill. If I had known earlier that it was something from ten thousand years ago, I would have bid for it no matter what."
"Exactly, exactly, why didn't you explain it clearly from the beginning?" another onlooker chimed in.
The auctioneer wasn't angry at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "Sorry, sorry, I forgot for a moment. Don't worry, everyone. There are many more good things and treasures to come. There's bound to be one that suits you. With spirit stones, why worry about not being able to spend them? This is just the beginning. The best things are yet to come."
Upon hearing this, everyone became incredibly excited, eager to see what other wonderful things would appear next.
"Hurry up, what's the next item? Let's put it up for auction!" many onlookers urged.
"Please be patient, everyone. The next one will be here shortly," the auctioneer said with a slight smile, unhurriedly.
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