Chapter 125
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The red cloth was slowly lifted, attracting the attention of everyone present. Lian Yun couldn't help but lean forward to see what was inside.
"What is that?" Buyers from all walks of life were talking to each other.
Until the red cloth was completely lifted, a sparkling diamond necklace was fixed in the center of the tray. The host waved his hand, and the shape of the necklace suddenly appeared on the huge curtain behind him.
The color and luster are as if the necklace is magnified several times without distortion.
In this way, the VIPs upstairs can clearly see every detail of the auction items.
The entire necklace is made of a rope inlaid with dazzling tiny diamonds. The diamonds become larger towards the middle, until at the very center, there is a pearl with a diameter of two centimeters, sparkling with colorful luster.
The whole room was in uproar.
"Is this a pearl from the sea?" someone who knew the value of the pearl immediately said in a voice that was neither too loud nor too soft, just enough to attract the attention of everyone around.
The news of the "Pearl Necklace from the Sea" spread among the guests in no time.
The host kept the audience in suspense, waiting patiently until everyone looked towards the stage with surprised expressions. Then he smiled slightly and explained the origin of the necklace:
"As everyone knows, our continent hasn't set foot in the ocean for a long time. Because of the war a hundred years ago and the mermaids' seclusion, no one can enter the sea and obtain the treasures within."
Lian Yun leaned back in boredom. Lana carefully reminded Lian Yun, "Fiona mentioned this to the adults before. It's because of the curse of the mermaid leader that humans and mermaids are forbidden to communicate verbally."
Lian Yun nodded: "I remember this."
At that time, she worried for a long time about how to establish a relationship with the mermaids.
But it doesn't matter, just let things take their course.
At least - it's not too late to wait until she solves the hidden danger in the main city.
"What we're auctioning today is the only large pearl our entire continent has ever seen in hundreds of years. It was obtained from the area where the mermaid nobles live, and even among the mermaids, it's extremely valuable."
"And in order to obtain it, our auction house has lost dozens of lives!"
This statement once again caused an uproar.
The people in the audience looked at each other, observing each other's expressions.
Regret? Surprise?
No, it's fanaticism!
"How noble and rare this is!"
Some people couldn't help but speak their mind.
The people around him nodded in agreement with his speech.
Pearls are rare, the treasures of the mermaid tribe are rare, and the price paid for them with human lives is ridiculously high.
The host was very satisfied with the guests' reaction. He raised his right hand, snapped his fingers lightly, and curled the corners of his lips: "Starting price - 100 gold coins."
At the same time, dozens of people below were scrambling to raise their signs.
Lian Yun leaned against the sofa and frowned involuntarily: "Since the mermaids don't allow humans to enter the sea, they should have made comprehensive precautions."
Could it be that they have extraordinary abilities and can reach the enemy's core in just two steps like me?
When Lanna heard this, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and she didn't know how to explain it.
After a while, Lian Yun heard Lanna's low voice beside him: "Sir, some people plan schemes to satisfy their own selfish desires, which others dare not even think of."
"Just what we have seen is enough."
These words seemed to evoke Lian Yun's memory.
The former mayor of Kuoge, who turned a blind eye to the cries for help from an entire village in pursuit of gold mining rights; the elven elders who, hoping to glimpse an unknown legend, spread rumors and slandered outsiders; the villagers who, for profit, disguised themselves as believers but engaged in shady activities and slaughtered intelligent creatures...
yes……
Haven’t they seen enough?
Lian Yun crossed his arms and lowered his eyes.
In the time it took for the two of them to exchange a few words, the auction outside the curtain had already reached full swing.
"3100 gold! Guest No. 64!"
"3500 gold! Number 55!"
Lian Yun carefully observed the direction and angle of the host's shouting.
The last few bids and the next few bids were almost all from the guests in the private rooms upstairs, while the private room next to him, "No. 64", was bid twice.
"4000 gold! Guest No. 64!"
"Anyone else bidding?"
"Anything else?"
The host snapped his fingers again, and the image on the screen disappeared instantly, replaced by the huge number "64".
"Congratulations to our VIP guest No. 64 for winning first place again!"
Lian Yun raised his eyebrows: Again?
If she hadn't fallen asleep just now, this would be the first shot, right?
"He must be a regular customer here," Lanner deduced, looking downstairs. "The host was so enthusiastic, it seems he got a satisfactory price."
Through the gap in the window, the two saw a waiter in white carrying the auction items and walking up the long stairs.
The auctioned items will be delivered directly to the guest’s box.
Lian Yun received another message.
Then the sound of the door opening next door did not come for a long time. Lian Yun was sure that the sound insulation of this auction house was really good. Even if half of the wall was open, no sound could be heard.
"Next, let's reveal the next lot!"
Judging from the reactions of these people, each of the following items is almost priceless and extremely precious, but... a little strange.
These auction items include the diamonds of the elven royal family, the cane of the orc chief...
Even the stories behind each event were told in a particularly vivid and magical way by the host.
If Lian Yun had not personally heard the queen say that the royal diamonds would disappear along with the corpses, and that no one had been able to enter the Elf Forest alive for hundreds of years, these stories would have been somewhat credible.
Lian Yun began to doubt the authenticity of the origin of the first pearl.
But no matter what, these legendary and high-quality jewels are indeed sought after by the public.
Lian Yun made a rough calculation and assumed that there were only five items in each auction. If the auction continued at this price, the final profit would be an astronomical figure that ordinary people would not even dare to imagine.
Even though the cost of these items is very high, it is still a very profitable business.
When Lana saw that Lian Yun didn't say anything, and the host called out a high price, Lian Yun unconsciously "hissed", and Lana started to think about it.
After a while, Lian Yun heard Lanna's slightly tentative tone: "Sir, do you also want to open an auction house?"
Lian Yun almost jumped up: "?! How did you know!"
Lan Na smiled humbly, "Any sober observer would be tempted by such a lucrative business."
Lian Yun almost thought he could really read minds. He breathed a sigh of relief and shook his head: "It's just a thought. The money earned from such a business..."
Where does it come from?
Among the sons of wealthy businessmen and aristocrats, which one here clearly started from scratch and dares to spend money like water?
One gold coin is enough to cover several months' expenses for a family.
How much sweat and blood of ordinary families must be put together to squeeze out the starting price of an auction item?
"Besides, I'm not short of money." Lian Yun said softly.
To put it another way, she lacks everything except money.
She originally thought that the store upgrade would allow her to spend her gold coins more happily and effectively.
But if it's these superficial collections...
Even if it was gold coins she got for free, she had no intention of wasting them.
Lian Yun suddenly gave Lanna a strange look: "You... don't think I'm broke, do you?"
Lanna: ...
Lian Yun: "You really think so!"
It was such a shame and humiliation that she was so poor that she only had money left. Did Lana actually think that she would be without money?
Lian Yun sat upright, looking like a cold and domineering CEO, with a cigarette in his mouth. He raised his eyebrows at Lana with a dark face: "Men. What do you like? Buy whatever you want."
Lanna was slightly stunned, then lowered his head awkwardly.
Covered by the cloak with excellent camouflage ability, Lian Yun could not see Lanna's expression, but... she keenly felt that Lanna was shy!
Lana has been really shy lately!
Lian Yun was thinking in a daze, and hurriedly retracted his actions as if he had done something wrong. He leaned back on the sofa and stared straight ahead with a blank face.
The air is my witness! She didn't mean anything else!
However, the strange atmosphere was soon diluted - when Lian Yun really realized the outrageousness of this auction.
They even have a ring used by the "Second Son of God"!
The way this item is auctioned is probably what the guy mentioned when I first arrived at the auction house as "an interesting auction method."
This time, the host did not directly lift the red cloth, but first described its origin and preciousness in a vivid and moving manner.
Finally, he resorted to a common merchant tactic, simple and efficient: "This item will be the last one in this auction!"
Of course, even without his explanation, the title of "Second Son of God" alone attracted a large number of customers who couldn't wait to bid.
If the previous pieces still have collection value, this one...
On the red cloth, everyone could just make out the shape of the ring. It seemed to be a little different from the round rings they usually saw. This one... was angular and very unique.
"600 gold coins! Guest No. 64!"
Lian Yun: Why are the people next door filming everything?
Lian Yun lowered his voice and said, "I suspect the people next door are hired by the auction house."
But she was just complaining casually, after all, the neighbor had already bought two pieces at an outrageous price.
But this thing... who would wear it if I bought it!
Lanna suddenly said, "Sir, can I buy this?"
Lian Yun turned his head, as if he didn't hear clearly: "What?"
Lana's hand froze as she reached for the number plate: "I..."
"Buy it!" Seeing that he was hesitating, Lian Yun made a quick decision and picked up the number plate and stuffed it into his hand.
Just treat what you just thought as bullshit.
“No need for a reason, just buy it if you like it!”
Are you kidding? She is a poor yet rich lord, but she can't even satisfy the small shopping desires of the people around her. How can she still be called a lord!
Lanna paused, then naturally raised the sign and extended the curtain.
"800 gold! Guest No. 65!"
After making his bid, Lanna explained gently, "I just felt that since you, my Lord, had come here at this time, there must be a reason. This is the last lot to be auctioned, and perhaps... it will be of some help to you, my Lord."
Lian Yun: Touched! .jpg
Wasn't the only time he made a request not for his own selfish desires?
"If it doesn't work..." Lanner paused.
"Shouldn't it be possible to regret a purchase at this auction?"
Lian Yun: ...We don’t need to be so frugal!
Lian Yun patted his shoulder and said sincerely, "It's okay. If it's useless, I'll give it to you as jewelry."
Lanna nodded obediently.
"2000 gold! Guest No. 64!"
The host beamed with delight: "Haha! Looks like VIP No. 64 is also going to get the last treasure!"
Lian Yun raised his eyebrows: Really?
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Lian Yun: Oh? Buyer No. 64, you're playing with fire.
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