The bidding was just as lively as it was for the first item.
"Three hundred gold soul coins! My wife has thinning hair, I have to show my appreciation!"
"Three hundred and fifty! My feelings for my wife are worth at least three hundred and fifty!"
"I'll pay five hundred! Not for anything else, I just want to see if my cat grows an extra hair when I brush its fur!"
The entire audience was laughing so hard they were practically falling over, and the atmosphere had completely transformed into a large-scale stand-up comedy show.
Just then, that familiar, prosperous voice drifted back from the corner once more:
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins."
It's that number again.
The room fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to look at the source of the sound, eager to see who this person was who had bought two "divine items" and was particularly fond of the auspicious number "66" (meaning "good fortune").
"It's this fellow again! So generous!"
"Brother, does your family raise pigs or run a barbershop?"
"Hahaha, this guy must be a shill hired by Liuli Tian! Specializing in securing the prizes!"
The voice, even through the crowd, responded cheerfully with a clasped hand:
"Oh, it's just a coincidence, a complete coincidence! I just wanted something lucky, hoping this comb will bring me good fortune!"
DouDou smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits on stage, and the little wooden mallet in her hand fell without hesitation.
"Thump!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins per time!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins twice!"
"Six hundred and sixty-six gold soul coins, three times! Sold!"
With a crisp hammer blow, the second lot was sold.
...
Top floor, quiet room.
Ning Liu leaned back on the sofa, leisurely sipping a cup of tea, seemingly oblivious to the commotion downstairs.
[Ding! The auction for the "Heartfelt Touching Comb" has been successful!]
[Triggering a 100x return!]
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the 'True Feelings Touching Comb - 100x Enhanced Version'!]
[Item Description: When the user combs someone else's hair with genuine affection, the following effects are triggered: hair volume increases by 100 strands, dandruff is eliminated, and there is a chance that the user's daily fortune will increase by 1%. These effects cannot be stacked.]
Ning Liu paused for a moment, holding the teacup, a look of bewilderment on her face.
It really is a hundredfold return.
Increase your hair volume by 100, eliminate all dandruff, and boost your luck by 1%...
If the nobles and powerful figures on the mainland who are troubled by hair loss knew about this effect, they would probably fight to the death.
He stroked his chin, a thought flashing through his mind.
Who should use this comb?
Never mind, I'll keep it for now.
...
Inside the auction hall, everyone had completely let loose.
"Brothers, guess what the third thing is?"
"I bet it's 'The Bull's Breeding Guide'! To match the first one!"
"That's too narrow a scope! I bet it's 'athlete's foot eradication socks'! Wear them, and you'll travel a thousand miles a day, with fragrance emanating from you!"
"You're all too materialistic! In my opinion, it must be something that can increase cultivation speed! For example, a 'meditation cushion' that increases cultivation speed by 0.02% when you sit on it!"
Various outrageous speculations emerged one after another, and the atmosphere in the venue was filled with merriment.
Inside the top-tier private room, the cheerful atmosphere had frozen into ice.
Qian Daoliu had cleaned up his hands, which had crushed the teacup, and replaced them with a fresh cup of hot tea.
He sat there expressionless, without saying a word, his golden eyes fixed on the auction stage below.
Qian Renxue, standing behind him, seemed to understand something now.
Ning Liu's purpose may not be to make money or to bring out any earth-shattering treasures.
He is deconstructing "authority" and "nobility" in the most absurd and satirical way.
While everyone else treated this top-tier auction as a joke, and people were spending fortunes on "Postpartum Care for Sows" and a broken wooden comb, those who truly considered themselves noble and concerned with appearances were the ones who truly valued it.
For example, the Spirit Hall became the biggest clown.
This is a technique of attacking the mind.
It is more vicious and leaves one with no recourse than direct armed provocation.
Just then, the third silver cart was pushed up.
This time, the items in the car had a square shape, neither too big nor too small.
DouDou stood on the stage, her smile still sweet, but her words silenced the entire audience once again.
"Distinguished guests, after the first two rounds of intense bidding, you must all be a little tired."
She surveyed the entire room, her voice becoming soft and magnetic:
"We all know that whether it is a powerful soul master, a noble king, or a wealthy merchant, they all spend a long time of the day sitting."
“We sit to meditate, sit to handle business, sit to enjoy a meal, and sit to spend time with our families.”
"But are you comfortable sitting here?"
This question strikes right at the heart of the matter.
Many people subconsciously shifted their positions.
Although the chairs in the venue were cushioned, they weren't exactly comfortable to sit on for long periods.
Inside the private room, many pampered nobles and clan leaders shared the same sentiment.
Qian Daoliu's eyelid twitched.
Could it be... that this time it's finally something serious? Some kind of seating made of special materials that can aid in meditation?
“We often feel tired because of the hardness, coldness, and discomfort of the chair, which can even affect our mood and efficiency.”
DouDou's voice carried a hint of regret, then quickly rose again:
"And today, we will solve this problem completely!"
Her hand rested on the red velvet cloth.
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