After the auctioneer took off the mysterious black cloth, a golden toad glittering with gold appeared on the tray. It was about a foot long and finely crafted, and did not look like an ordinary item.
"Everyone, this three-legged golden cicada is our Lingxiao Pavilion's first auction treasure. It is made of pure gold. Is there anyone here who would like to bid for it and try their luck?
The phoenix won’t roost unless it’s under the phoenix tree, and the golden toad won’t dwell unless it’s in a place of wealth. Moreover, this golden cicada has been blessed by a master. Bringing it home can bring wealth from all directions…”
Long Yi released his spiritual sense to check the golden toad, and just as the auctioneer said, there was a spiritual energy attached to it, which could bring people wealth for at least ten years.
He whispered to Ling Lei, "Brother Ling, you guys at Lingxiao Pavilion are truly genuine. I just saw that this golden cicada can actually bring wealth to our family."
Ling Lei's face lit up with pride when he heard this. "Of course. At Lingxiao Pavilion, we value integrity and will never make false or exaggerated claims."
The auctioneer's simple words aroused the purchasing desire of the guests present. Regardless of the final transaction price, the atmosphere on the scene had been successfully boosted.
She said, "Three-legged Golden Cicada, starting price is one million, each increment must be no less than fifty thousand, bidding begins!"
"One million."
"1.2 million."
"1.5 million..."
After several rounds of bidding, the price of the three-legged golden cicada was quickly raised to 1.8 million, but after reaching this price, no one else bid anymore.
"Two million!" Long Yi calmly raised the bidding card in his hand.
This three-legged golden cicada is made of solid gold, and coupled with the magical aura of the golden cicada, although the price of 2 million is a bit of a premium, it is still within his acceptable range.
"Two million for one time, two million for two times..." Just when the auctioneer was about to drop the hammer, a voice rang out.
"Wait! Don't drop the hammer yet. I, Duan Wensheng, have secured this first piece."
At the door, Duan Wensheng calmed down and said with full energy: "4 million!"
Long Yi could naturally see that his disordered breathing was obviously caused by intense running. It seemed that Liu Yuecheng had made things difficult for him.
After Duan Wensheng finished bidding, he cast a contemptuous look at Long Yi and shouted, "Poor bastard, I've never lost when it comes to wealth and power. If you have the guts, keep bidding."
As an Earth Realm alchemist, if he was lucky enough to successfully refine a batch of Earth Realm pills, he could earn at least several million in alchemy fees. In addition, he would take heavy kickbacks every time he purchased medicinal materials, so it can be said that he had already made a fortune.
Long Yi frowned and shouted unwillingly, "I'll pay 5 million. I must get this golden cicada."
“10 million!”
Duan Wensheng decisively doubled the price. Bidding was a small matter; his main purpose was to regain the face he had lost outside.
Long Yi was enraged and shouted, "11 million!"
Duan Wensheng's face changed slightly. He didn't expect that Long Yi would dare to add another 1 million. If he doubled it again, it would be 22 million, and this golden cicada was only worth a little over 1 million at most.
A hint of pride appeared on Long Yi's face. "You dare to bid against me? Just save your breath."
Duan Wensheng was instantly furious. You know, as an earth-level alchemist, he actually lost to a kid in terms of financial resources. If this got out, people would be laughing to death.
He continued to raise the price without hesitation: "22 million! If you have the guts, just follow my lead!"
Seeing that Long Yi had fallen into an irrational mood, Ye Qingxue quickly said softly, "Husband, why bother to fight with that guy? Even if we have money, there is no need to spend it so recklessly."
The anger on Long Yi's face instantly dissipated, and he said calmly: "Qingxue, I was just teasing you just now. There is no need to increase the price now."
He stood up and said sincerely, "Congratulations, Master Duan, you only spent 22 million to win the first prize in tonight's auction!"
All the guests present could hear that Long Yi emphasized the words "only spent" and the sarcasm was obvious.
But only Duan Wensheng and his three men were immersed in the joy of victory, and they felt that the haze in their hearts had just been swept away.
The auctioneer said, "Three-legged golden cicada, 22 million once...three times, sold!"
Duan Wensheng swiped his card readily and kept showing off the three-legged golden cicada, as if he was showing off his financial resources to all the guests in the venue.
"Is this alchemist just a little off-key? He sold a one million gold cicada for 22 million, acting like he'd found a treasure."
"I was taken advantage of by that young man, and now I'm just sitting there, laughing like an idiot."
"God opened the door to alchemy for him, but seemed to have closed the window of wisdom..."
Not only were the guests discussing this, but even Ling Lei secretly gave Long Yi a thumbs-up: "Brother Long, you have great skills. With just a few words, you made that fool spend an extra 20 million. I'll treat you to a meal later."
The starting price of Lingxiao Pavilion is actually the cost price, which means that Jin Chan, who originally could only earn one million yuan from Lingxiao Pavilion, actually earned an additional 20 million yuan with the help of Long Yi.
After the little episode, the second collection was put on display. It was a glazed three-color horse. You have to know that the three-color horse has gone through countless dynasties. In modern times, a well-preserved three-color horse is extremely precious.
The auctioneer said, "Dear guests, the reserve price for this tri-colored horse is five million, and the minimum bid is no less than one hundred thousand..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Long Yi resolutely raised the bidding card in his hand, "6 million."
After calling out the price, Long Yi looked at Duan Wensheng provocatively, as if he had the three big words "I don't accept" printed on his forehead.
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