Chapter 382 He absolutely cannot win!
Tan Chi did not intend to hide anything from Letekar.
He casually toyed with his golden curls. "Before that, there's something I absolutely have to get my hands on."
He wasn't really sure what it was.
The original book only mentions that it was a chance encounter for Michael that made him more popular with male insects.
As for the rest, I won't go into further detail.
He naturally didn't know either.
Just then, the auction lights suddenly dimmed, and a spotlight shone on the exhibition stand.
The host's voice came through the microphone, which was covered by a mask and a voice changer.
"Distinguished guests, we have prepared many rare treasures for you tonight. We hope you have a wonderful time! The auction is now officially open!"
The auction instantly became lively as soon as the host made the announcement.
The first few items were all strange and unusual alien plants and flowers, and the bidders were having a great time bidding on them.
These things are not usually available in the market, so having a rare plant or flower at home is indeed a symbol of status.
Whether you're giving it as a gift or keeping it at home, it's a very presentable item.
“The next item is very special,” the auctioneer’s voice was shrouded in mystery. “This item comes from an archaeological excavation on the ancient planet Blue Star and is at least several thousand years old.”
The moment he said those words, the entire auction hall erupted in excitement.
Things from ancient Blue Star are rarer than any kind of plant.
So, under the watchful eyes of all the insects, a servant insect carefully carried up an antique wooden box.
The wooden box was placed on a velvet-covered display stand, its surface undecorated, bearing only the subtle scratches and patina of time.
The insects looked at the wooden box with curiosity, each eager to see what was inside.
The host insect, of course, understood what these insects were thinking, so he continued, "This box comes with a one-time lock; once opened, it cannot be replaced. Therefore, the contents inside have never been opened. It could be priceless treasure, or it could be worthless dust..."
"Because it comes from the ancient planet Blue, the starting bid is five million star coins!"
A buzzing discussion instantly erupted from the audience, and even the sound of wings rubbing together became more frequent.
Five million star coins? To buy a wooden box?
"Who knows what's inside? It's too risky."
"Are even the trash from ancient Earth considered antiques? Haha."
Michele, sitting in the front seat, had a sudden flash of inspiration, and couldn't help but smile.
It's here! Exactly as he remembered!
These idiots have no idea of the value of what's inside, and no one is willing to waste five million star coins to bid on it.
He suppressed his excitement and pretended to be nonchalant while waiting for the item to go unsold.
In his previous life, he easily acquired it with just 5.01 million star coins.
The contents of that container later brought him unimaginable benefits.
Michele took a deep breath, ready to announce his price when no insects offered.
Just as a hint of embarrassment was about to appear on the host's face, and he was about to ask if any insects had made a bid—
A cool, slightly flippant voice rang out from the front of the auction hall.
"Ten million."
The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, silencing the entire auction hall.
Michele's smug smile froze instantly!
He turned his head sharply, his eyes urgently searching for the source of the sound.
When he saw the monk, his face turned even uglier.
It's him! The male insect that's been cuddling with another male insect ever since!
how so? !
In his previous life, there were no insects to compete with him!
"Ten million and ten thousand!" Michele didn't care about anything else; she had to keep up with the price first.
After saying this, he looked at the pair of nouveau riche male insects in the side row and forced a friendly smile, "Friends, could you do me a favor?"
Tan Chi glanced at Michele casually, completely ignoring him, and instead played with Letekar's fingers with great interest.
Michele's inner alarm bells were ringing.
He tried to suppress his panic and forced a smile that he thought was polite but also pleading. "This is very important to me. I wonder if you would be willing to part with it?"
However, Tan Chi didn't even lift his eyelids, completely ignoring his pleading gaze.
"Fifteen million."
After saying this, Tan Chi sneered, "If you don't have money, don't come to the auction. What kind of poor wretches are you? Don't try to challenge my pocket money with your pitiful family fortune."
Michele's face turned ashen, her fingers gripping the bidding paddle tightly.
He can't lose this wooden box; he has to get it!
But he absolutely cannot win a head-on confrontation with this male insect!
However, a sinister thought suddenly rushed into his mind.
Acosta is the black market's manager; all we need to do is have Acosta secretly switch the goods during the transaction...
Thinking of this, Michele forcibly suppressed her almost bursting anger and stood up abruptly.
Ranetta glanced at Michele with disdain in his eyes.
If he weren't afraid of being seen by other insects, he would have already lashed out at Michael.
They came to the auction to bid on Roronoa, but he actually dared to bid ten million for this broken wooden box?
That's outrageous!
Fortunately, there were still some suckers willing to buy it; otherwise, out of consideration for his reputation, his ten million might have really been taken by Michele.
As Lanetta thought this, her expression darkened further. It seemed she would have to teach this lawless sub-female a lesson when she got back.
Seeing that the only bidder who had competed with Tan Chi had left, the host insect looked around the room and asked, "Fifteen million star coins, are there any other gentlemen who wish to raise the bid?"
He circled his hammer around, but no insect spoke again.
He brought the hammer down with one stroke. "Alright, then congratulations to this gentleman, you have won the bid for this wooden box from Ancient Blue Star with 15 million star coins!"
As the host insect spoke, he prepared to have the attendant insect carry the wooden box away.
"So, next up, our next item..."
"etc."
Before the host could finish speaking, Tan Chi's voice rang out again.
His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable penetrating power, instantly suppressing all other noises.
The host's professional smile froze slightly. "Your Excellency, is there anything else you require?"
"I need to pick up the goods now."
In the sea of incense smoke, Michele's last, unwilling gaze and her hurried departure flashed by.
I have a feeling that guy is definitely thinking of some underhanded tricks. He absolutely cannot let anything slip through his fingers!
The auctioneer hesitated for a moment, "This... is not in accordance with the rules. All auction items must be handed over after the auction concludes. This is for the safety of all the guests' assets..."
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