Chapter 73 Walking Gold Harvester
The clamor in the Purple Palace was like a boiling soup pot. Princesses and noble ladies from various countries surrounded the registration office of the imperial merchant Dongfang Linyuan, screaming, pushing, and waving gold bills and jewelry. The situation was out of control for a while.
The air is filled with the fanatical smell of money, mixed with the lingering fragrance of real fragrance, forming a strange atmosphere that makes your adrenaline rush.
Princess Fuxing Dongfang Yuning stood in the "safe zone" at the edge of the storm, firmly protected by the tall figure of Prince Yong Nangong Ye.
She looked at the scene before her, which was even crazier than the rush for discounted eggs at the vegetable market, her mouth slightly open, her big eyes brightening astonishingly, and her inner villain was already rolling around in a mountain of gold:
[Tong! Tong! Did you see that?! Crazy! They're all crazy! This isn't a princess or a noble lady, this is clearly a walking gold mine! My rejuvenating cream! My star tears! My little money! Wahahahaha!]
She was so excited that she clenched her fists in her sleeves and pinched her palms with her fingertips excitedly.
The electronic sound of System 118 also carries an excited electric current:
[Ding! Host! Harvest data is skyrocketing in real time! Proposed orders for 'Immortal Skin Jade Dew Rejuvenating Cream' have exceeded 300 boxes! Pre-orders for 'Pure Heart and Concentrated Mind Incense' have exceeded 100 units!]
The 'Nine-Turn Resurrection Pill' has been simultaneously targeted by envoys from seven nations! 'Star Tears'... beep! Warning! The competition for 'Star Tears' has triggered a physical altercation!
Princess Beidi and Noble Lady Fuying are about to fight! Host, the chive fields are too fertile, and the sickle is about to bend! Suggest launching Plan B - hunger marketing upgrade: auction!
[Auction?!]
Dongfang Yuning's eyes instantly brightened.
[Right! Tong! You understand me so well! Scarcity makes things valuable! If I don't auction it off, it won't be enough to show the prestige of my royal treasure! If I don't auction it off, it won't be enough to empty their wallets! Quick, quick, quick! Give me a plan!]
System 118:
[Ding! Solution generated! Core: Emphasize scarcity, create a sense of pricelessness, and inspire a competitive spirit! Suggested dialogue: "Rare treasures of heaven and earth cannot be forced," "Those with destiny will receive them," "The highest bidder wins, demonstrating sincerity"...]
Just when the gold-inlaid horsewhip of Beidi Princess Tuoba Yu was about to hit Noble Lady Fuying in the face, Princess Fuxing Dongfang Yuning took a deep breath and walked to the center of the hall again under the vigilant gaze of Prince Yong Nangong Ye (to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the chaos to pounce on her).
"cough!"
A clear cough, not loud, strangely penetrated the clamor and instantly attracted most of the attention.
Dongfang Yuning's face was tense, and she tried to make a sad expression that said "I'm sorry" and "I'm embarrassed", and her voice was filled with helplessness and regret:
"Dear princesses, ladies, and envoys,"
She looked around the room, her eyes lingering on the faces of the ladies who were about to fight.
"This princess, His Majesty, and His Majesty are all deeply moved by your love and desire for the secret treasure of the Dayan Imperial Family! However..."
She deliberately dragged out her voice, whetting everyone's appetite. The hall instantly fell silent, leaving only the sound of heavy breathing.
“Yes!”
Dongfang Yuning emphasized his tone, his face full of grief and sorrow.
"Just now, the Minister of Rites and the Imperial Merchants conducted an urgent calculation and realized that we...had greatly underestimated the rarity and difficulty of refining these rare treasures!"
She picked up the crystal teardrop bottle containing "Star Tears" and held it carefully, as if holding the weight of the entire universe, her voice filled with awe:
"This 'Star Tears' originates from the place where the nine galaxies converge and the yin and yang chaos first begin. It takes ten thousand years to condense into a single drop! It is beyond human power to find, beyond human power to seek! In this grand event, even after exhausting all of our royal secret treasury, we only managed to obtain... three drops!"
She stretched out three tender white fingers and shook them. The stars in the crystal bottle swirled, reflecting her serious little face, adding to its mystery and preciousness.
"hiss--!"
A collective gasp echoed through the hall! Three drops?! The people who had just been scrambling for the top suddenly felt their hearts sink. Especially Princess Beidi and Noble Lady Fuying, who glared at each other with eyes filled with despair.
Dongfang Yuning then pointed to the Rejuvenating Cream and the Refreshing Fragrance:
"The Immortal Skin Jade Dew Rejuvenating Cream is made from the heart of the ten-thousand-year-old snow lotus and the essence of the Tianshan Snow Clam, both of which grow in remote and dangerous areas, rarely seen in a century! It's supplemented with 749 rare herbs and requires 9981 secret methods to refine, taking years to complete, and only a dozen boxes of the cream are made! The Heart-Clearing and Mind-Concentrating Incense is made from the heart of thousand-year-old agarwood from Kunlun Peak and thousand-year-old giant clam powder from the South China Sea. The dangers of obtaining it and the difficulty of refining it are even greater than the former! As for the Nine-Transformation Resurrection Pill..."
She picked up the purple-gold pill and spoke in a solemn tone as if announcing an oracle.
"Gathering ninety-nine and eighty-one rare treasures from heaven and earth, tempering them in the furnace with alternating civil and martial fires for three hundred and sixty-five days, even the slightest carelessness will lead to all the previous efforts being wasted! This divine relic, capable of defying the heavens and changing one's destiny, only five were obtained this time!"
“Wow!”
The hall erupted in an uproar! Not the clamor of the previous rush to buy, but a seething mixture of shock, disappointment, and an even more frantic desire!
"That's all?!"
"Three drops? Ten boxes? Five?! How can that be enough?"
"Princess! Think of a way! We are willing to increase the price!"
"Yes! Increase the price! We have plenty of gold!"
Dongfang Yuning's inner villain laughed wildly with his hands on his hips:
[Wahahaha! Right, right, right! That's the reaction! Raise the price! Raise it! Look how anxious they are! The fish are biting the hook tightly!]
System 118:
[Ding! Hunger marketing is MAXIMUM! The target group's anxiety, desire, and competitive spirit have skyrocketed! Host, it's time to unleash the ultimate scythe—the auction method!]
Looking at the turbulent crowd below the stage, Dongfang Yuning showed an even more "embarrassed" expression on her face. She slightly frowned, as if she had made an extremely difficult decision. She turned her head to look in the direction of the throne and asked in a voice:
"Your Majesty! Your Majesty! Seeing the sincere desire of all the distinguished guests, if the scarcity of numbers leads to the majority of them returning disappointed, it would damage the peaceful relations between Dayan and other nations! This humble servant boldly proposes..."
She took a deep breath, and her voice suddenly rose, with a determination like burning the boats:
"How about using these rare treasures as an inducement and emulating the ancient tradition of 'the highest bidder wins, and those with a destiny gather'? We'll put these treasures up for public auction at the 'Tiangong Pavilion' of our Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce, which is about to be completed!
First, to demonstrate fairness and avoid disputes; second, part of the proceeds will be used to replenish the national treasury, and part will be used to search for more natural treasures, so that more treasures can be presented to more people in the future! What do you think, Your Majesty and Your Majesty?"
Emperor Nangong Yu, perched high on the throne, could barely contain his majestic expression. He suppressed the urge to clap his hands in admiration, concealing the slight twitch of his mouth by lifting his wine glass. Inside, his heart was already pounding with excitement:
[Great! What a saying, 'The highest bidder wins, and those with destiny gather'! What a way to fill the national treasury! Sister-in-law! Your wielding of the sickle has won my heart! I approve! It must be approved! Hit me hard! Gold! I see the gold mountain beckoning!]
He cleared his throat and tried to make his voice sound calm and meaningful:
"What Princess Fuxing said is exactly what I want. Treasures have spirits and will choose their owners. This is a very good idea! What do you think, Queen?"
Empress Dongfang Qiwu nodded dignifiedly, a smile so quick that it was hard to catch it flashing across the depths of her phoenix eyes, along with the pride of "My Ning'er is really great":
"I second the motion. Auctioning is fair and elegant, and will benefit more people."
Her toes, hidden under her phoenix robe, began to rub against the soles of her shoes again, with such force that the golden phoenix embroidery on the toes of her shoes was almost worn away.
"Your Majesty is wise! Your Majesty is wise!"
A chorus of agreement echoed throughout the palace, especially among the princesses and noble ladies who hadn't been able to snatch the item a moment ago and now saw hope again. They were incredibly excited! An auction? Isn't it all about money?! That's what they had the most!
Princess Nangong Yue was so excited that she almost jumped out of her seat! The villain in her heart was waving flags and shouting wildly:
[Auction! Auction House! Tiangong Pavilion! Auntie! You are a business genius! I see the pure gold auction hammer waving at me! The days of sitting on the top floor of the attic, drinking milk tea and counting money are just around the corner! Go! Empty their vaults!]
The imperial merchant Dongfang Linyuan was so excited that he was shaking all over, and the golden abacus beads in his hand were buzzing!
[Auction! Premium! Sky-high price! Little Ning'er! I love you so much! This wave of operations will directly make the profits soar to the sky! Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce, from today on, will surely be famous throughout the world!]
He pinched the tenderest flesh at the base of his thigh so hard that he grimaced in pain and managed to stop himself from laughing.
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian was amazed at this incredible operation that squeezed the value of leeks to the extreme.
[My aunt-in-law is truly a genius! Her wealth-making skills are beyond my reach! Does it look like my own little East Palace stash of money will also benefit from this?]
He subconsciously rubbed his waist, which was still aching from being pinched by him last time.
Prince Yong, Nangong Ye, looked down at his fiancée, whose face flushed with excitement, like a little mouse that had just stolen oil. The corners of his mouth curved upward in a barely perceptible doting arc. He tightened his grip around her, his deep voice carrying a magnetic quality only she could hear:
"Little fox, hide your tail."
This is not a lucky star at all, it's clearly a golden abacus that has become a spirit!
"good!"
Dongfang Yuning received the emperor's will, and a bright smile instantly blossomed on her face. The "difficulty" she had just felt had never existed. She waved her little hand, and her voice was as clear as pearls falling on a jade plate:
"To live up to the high expectations of all our distinguished guests, and to ensure that the first auction of the Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce, the 'Tiangong Pavilion', will be a resounding success, this princess proposes that we auction off some of the treasures in the Purple Palace today as a warm-up! This will also allow you to experience the rules and atmosphere of our 'Tiangong Pavilion' in advance!"
“First lot!”
Dongfang Yuning's voice had a bewitching power, pointing to the long table.
"Immortal Skin Jade Dew Rejuvenating Cream! Only one box available! Starting price—10,000 taels of gold! Each bid must be no less than 1,000 taels of gold!"
"Ten thousand taels of gold?!"
Another exclamation echoed from the hall! This starting price was enough to buy a small city-state! However, amidst these exclamations, there was no sign of retreat, only a more blazing fire!
"Eleven thousand taels!"
Princess Tuoba Yu of Beidi was the first to stand up and slam the table, her voice loud and clear, filled with the heroic spirit of the grassland!
"Thirteen thousand taels!"
The noble lady from Fuying Kingdom was not willing to be outdone and spoke in a sharp voice.
"Fifteen thousand taels!"
A veiled wife of a wealthy merchant from the Kingdom of the Arabs calmly raised her bid (a jade bid issued temporarily).
"Eighteen thousand taels!"
"Twenty thousand taels!"
The price skyrocketed, as the princesses and noble ladies shouted at the top of their lungs (for beauty)! Dongfang Linyuan and his accounting team quickly recorded the results, the huge golden abacus clacking and radiating golden light!
His face turned purple from trying to suppress his laughter and excitement, and his thighs were probably pinched purple by himself.
"Twenty-five thousand! Tong! A box of face cream! Lingquan moisturizing cream that cost less than ten taels of silver! Are they crazy?!"
The villain in Dongfang Yuning's heart was so happy that he lost his mind.
System 118:
[Ding! Host, this isn't a face cream. This is the 'Empress Dowager's', 'The Queen Mother's', the dream of 'eternal youth'! It's social capital! It's a nuclear weapon to crush other noble ladies! Gold? Before dreams and face, gold is nothing but paper! Keep going! Let the price soar!]
In the end, this box of "Fairy Skin Jade Dew Rejuvenating Cream" was auctioned off by the wife of a wealthy businessman from the Kingdom of Daqin for a sky-high price of 38,000 taels of gold!
When the lady took the jade box, her hands were shaking, but her face was filled with the glory of a winner, as if what she was holding was not a face cream, but the key to the Mountain of Eternal Youth.
"The second lot is the Heart-Clearing and Mind-Concentrating Incense! Three censers' supply! Starting price: ten thousand taels of gold!"
This time, the bidding was even more intense! Not only were the noble ladies vying for it, but even the king's envoys, troubled by government affairs, and Yun Ming, the High Priest of Tianyuan, whose heart was shaken by the torture of the "ruthless way," had joined the fray!
"Fifteen thousand taels!"
High Priest Yunming was the first to raise his sign. His voice remained cold, but his eyes were burning with passion! What was this ruthless Dao? He desperately needed this incense to soothe his Daoist heart, which was about to be torn apart by the desire for milk tea and money!
"Eighteen thousand taels!"
An old king with gray hair raised the sign tremblingly. He had suffered from insomnia for too long!
"Twenty thousand taels!"
The King of Beidi also joined in. He needed to calm his bad temper and...his stomach that was aching from the spicy hot pot.
"Twenty-three thousand taels!"
"Twenty-five thousand taels!"
The price continued to climb, and it was eventually bought by Yun Ming, the High Priest of Xiling, who was desperate to maintain stability, for 30,000 taels of gold! Immediately after the purchase, he closed his eyes and sat cross-legged, clutching the bidding jade token tightly in his hand as if grasping a lifeline, and began to silently recite the Heart Purification Mantra—although the Heart Purification Incense had not yet been lit.
[Hahaha! Tong! Look at that high priest! He's clapping his hands like he's snatched up a peerless martial arts technique! His Dao heart? It's shattered to pieces!]
Dongfang Yuning was overjoyed.
System 118:
[Ding! Spiritual needs are priceless! Host, you've successfully made a ruthless leader succumb to the temptation of money! Achievement achieved!]
Then, the auction of the "Nine-Transformation Resurrection Pill" pushed the atmosphere to another climax! A life-saving miracle drug! Five pills! The starting price soared to 50,000 taels of gold each!
"Fifty-five thousand taels!"
A general with a scar on his face roared.
"Sixty thousand taels!"
A frail prince spoke in an urgent voice.
"Sixty-five thousand taels!"
The wealthy sea merchants who traveled far and wide were determined to gain what they wanted.
"Seventy thousand taels!"
"Eighty thousand taels!"
"One hundred thousand taels! I want two!"
A powerful vassal king's wealth doubled!
The clanging of metal and metal echoed throughout the hall! This was a fight for one's life and property! The princes and nobles were all jealous!
In the end, the five Resurrection Pills were sold for a whopping 120,000 taels of gold! The lowest price was nearly 90,000 taels! The winners treasured the pills so dearly that they kept them close to their bodies, as if they had an extra life.
[One hundred and twenty thousand taels! Tong! A sugar pill containing concentrated isatis root and Lingquan essence! One hundred and twenty thousand taels of gold! Am I being too ruthless?]
Dongfang Yuning felt a little guilty.
System 118:
[Damn! Host, please take note! In ancient times when medical care and medicine were scarce, anything that could quickly save lives and effectively reduce inflammation and stop bleeding was considered a miracle drug! 120,000 yuan for a life (possibly), for them, it was worth it! Conscience? It doesn't exist! This is called market supply and demand!]
Finally, the grand finale, "Tears of Stars," arrives! Three drops! Housed in a dreamy crystal teardrop bottle.
Dongfang Yuning's voice carries the ethereal spirit of a pilgrim:
"The last three drops hold the secret to reversing time and maintaining eternal youth! Starting price: one hundred thousand taels of gold per drop!"
"boom--!"
The entire atmosphere of the Purple Palace seemed to be on fire! One hundred thousand taels! One drop! This wasn't just cutting leeks, this was directly digging for gold!
After a brief period of silence, there was an even crazier outburst!
"One hundred and one hundred thousand taels!"
Princess Qingming, the most beloved princess of Emperor Fuying, was the first to scream.
"One hundred and twenty thousand taels!"
The Queen of Beidi personally takes action and is determined to win.
"One hundred and thirty thousand taels!"
An ice queen from the Far West, famous for her beauty, raised her sign coldly.
"One hundred and fifty thousand taels!"
The wife of a wealthy businessman from the Kingdom of the Caliphate once again demonstrates her ability to spend money!
"One hundred and sixty thousand taels!"
"One hundred and eighty thousand taels!"
"Two hundred thousand taels!"
The price soared like a wild horse, leaving a trail of dust in the dust! The princesses and noble ladies went completely crazy, bidding with tears, cracked voices, and a desperate determination! Ageless beauty! This is the ultimate dream beyond power and wealth!
Nangong Ye looked at the little princess beside him, whose face was flushed with excitement and whose eyes were brighter than the tears of stars. He shook his head helplessly, but held her tighter with his arms.
This little money-grubber was really too bold. He silently estimated, if all this gold was melted, would it be enough to build a pure gold palace for Ning'er?
Emperor Nangong Yu appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he was already beaming with joy:
[Two hundred thousand taels! A drop of water! Two hundred thousand taels of gold! Sister-in-law! You are my personal God of Wealth! Minister of Revenue! Hold on! Don't faint! Quick! Prepare the Heart-saving Pill for the Minister!]
He glanced at the Minister of Revenue who was holding his chest, rolling his eyes, and being pinched hard on the philtrum by his colleagues.
Princess Nangong Yue was so excited that she couldn't speak. All she could think of was:
[Island! Pure golden phoenix! And a pure golden island palace! Aunt! You are my real mother!]
She covered her mouth tightly, fearing that her laughter would burst out.
Imperial merchant Dongfang Linyuan felt like his hands were no longer his own, the beads on the abacus practically smoking from the effort he put into moving them! He looked at the astronomical figures that constantly refreshed his cognition, and only one thought remained in his mind:
[Ancestors! All ancestors! What's coming out of the Dongfang family's ancestral tomb isn't smoke, it's a mushroom cloud of pure gold! Little Ning'er! I'll kowtow to you!]
In the end, the three "Star Tears" were sold for 220,000, 250,000, and a staggering 300,000 taels of gold, respectively! The winners were Princess Fuying Qingming, the wife of a wealthy merchant from the Arab world, and the Ice Queen from the Far West.
When the crystal bottle was solemnly handed to them, the three of them trembled with excitement, as if they were holding the youth of the whole world.
After the auction ended, an eerie silence descended upon the hall. It wasn't a cold reception, but rather everyone was stunned by the insane numbers and the sheer intensity of their desire.
The air was filled with the smell of burning money and a strong sense of satisfaction (for those who won) and a huge sense of loss (for those who didn't).
Dongfang Yuning looked at Dongfang Linyuan's mountain of gold notes, gemstone deeds, and the account book containing astronomical figures, and narrowed her eyes in satisfaction, like a sated cat. She cleared her throat, her voice tinged with a hint of fatigue (feigned) and immense joy:
"Thank you all for your enthusiastic participation! The first pre-auction of the Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce's 'Tiangong Pavilion' was a complete success! For those guests who were unable to attend today, there is no need to regret. After the 'Tiangong Pavilion' is officially completed, special auctions will be held from time to time, and more rare treasures will be on display! Stay tuned!"
She bowed slightly. The hall erupted in thunderous applause! There were congratulations, envy, jealousy, and an endless yearning for the mysterious "Tiangong Pavilion"!
The Yan Kingdom's royal family, from the emperor to the princes, from the empress to the eldest princess, all maintained a graceful smile that was appropriate to their status. However, their hearts were already filled with joy:
Emperor Nangong Yu:
[Gold! All gold! Sister-in-law! The most precious treasure of the nation! The sacred treasure of the nation!]
Prince Yong Nangong Ye:
[Little Fox...you need to keep a close eye on it tonight, or someone will snatch you away in a sack.]
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian:
[I think the money for my East Palace renovation has been found?]
Queen Dongfang Qiwu:
[Ning'er is awesome! I'll have the imperial kitchen give her extra chicken legs tonight! Ten!]
Princess Nangong Yue:
[Pure Golden Phoenix! Here I come!]
Royal Merchant Dongfang Linyuan:
[Ancestors bless you! I'll be working through the night tonight! I'll be angry with anyone who tries to stop me!]
The instigator, Dongfang Yuning, was being led by Nangong Ye and was about to retire. In his heart, he was still happily showing off to the system:
[Tong! See?! What does it mean to be an international leek harvester?! What does it mean to turn stone into gold?! When this princess steps out, not a blade of grass will grow! Wahahahaha!]
System 118:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host! The global leek harvest achievement has been achieved! The title of 'Lucky Midas Touch' has been upgraded to 'World-Destroying Golden Scythe'! Reward: Spatial Spirit Spring flow increased by 10%! Please keep up the good work, host, and strive to pave the road to the sea of stars with gold as soon as possible!]
Princess Fuxing Dongfang Yuning, stepping on the golden light all over the palace (psychological effect), under the solid protection of Prince Yong, hides her merits and fame.
Tonight, she is the brightest star in the Purple Palace, and the ultimate demon king whom everyone in the world loves and hates! The "Tiangong Pavilion" of the Fengming Jiuxiao Chamber of Commerce has not yet officially opened, but its name has already resounded throughout the world!
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