After the price climbed to over a billion, only three people remained in the bidding.
"One billion ten million".
"One billion twenty million".
The other two insisted on sticking to the price, gradually increasing it bit by bit.
Huo Ling narrowed his eyes, not wanting to wait for these two to dawdle any longer: "Eleven billion!"
The bidding from the other two bidders paused.
Huo Ling's demonstrated financial strength made them somewhat hesitant, but their greed and desire for the effects of the Flame Marrow made them unwilling to give up this opportunity.
There was a moment of silence, then one of the people tentatively raised the price: "1.1 billion ten million."
Huo Ling had set his bottom line at 1.2 billion, and the current price was very close.
He could sense that the other person who was still bidding against him was starting to hesitate, so—now all he needed to do was take another aggressive gamble!
"1.2 billion!"
The price caused an uproar in the room.
This price is undoubtedly a figure that countless people will never be able to afford in their lifetime.
The man seemed to tacitly acknowledge that Huo Ling still had the leverage to raise the price, and thus withdrew from the auction.
Xia Yingxiang smiled brightly and brought down the small hammer in her hand: "1.2 billion three times! Congratulations to our distinguished guest, Yi Er, for winning the Flame Marrow!"
Huo Ling breathed a sigh of relief and leaned back in his chair.
Jiang Wuyuan handed him a cup of tea, which he took and gulped down: "This is too exciting. If he raises the price again, I'm going to give up."
Ruan Kongyin smiled reassuringly: "It was a very good psychological game."
"Send a message to my dad first, and ask him to transfer some more money to my card." Huo Ling opened his bracelet and began to carefully choose his words.
Huo Qianshan responded quickly. Upon hearing that Huo Ling had won the bid for the Flame Marrow, he transferred the money without hesitation.
"Next item." Xia Yingxiang gestured to the waiter to bring up the seventh item.
On a tray covered with red velvet, a dark black hair ornament stands atop it.
The headdress is simple, without elaborate patterns or exquisite gemstones, but it exudes a cool aura that refreshes the mind and body.
"The black jade hair ornament comes from an ancient, secret realm, and is made entirely of black jade. According to tests, wearing this hair ornament can clear one's mind and even enhance some of the five senses."
Starting bid: 500,000 gold coins. Bidding begins!
When the hair ornament was presented, Jiang Wuyuan was somewhat tempted.
Putting aside its appearance, the function of this hair crown alone is quite remarkable.
However, after glancing at Ruan Kongyin's equally interested expression beside him, and considering his meager remaining credits and money, Jiang Wuyuan decided to give up.
He now possesses the Peaceful Heart Sword Technique, and Ruan Kongyin happens to have long hair, so this hair ornament suits him perfectly.
As expected, the hair ornament was eventually bought by Ruan Kongyin for two million.
Knock knock knock.
A knock sounded at the door, but Ruan Kongyin didn't turn around and casually said, "Come in."
The door was pushed open, and a well-dressed elderly man slowly walked into the private room, carrying an ice box in one hand and a black jade hair ornament in the other: "Young friend Ruan, I have brought you the Flame Marrow and the Black Jade Hair Ornament."
"So it's Steward Qi." Ruan Kongyin smiled, took out a card and handed it to him, "Swipe the card."
Huo Ling followed closely behind and handed over his card.
Manager Qi deducted the fees one by one and respectfully returned the cards with both hands: "Thank you for your support, and I wish you all a pleasant time."
After saying this, he left the items he had bid on and departed from the private room.
Huo Ling opened the ice box and took a look; it was indeed the legendary Flame Marrow.
As they got closer, Huo Ling could even feel the heat waves emanating from the Flame Marrow.
The temperature in the entire private room rose considerably.
"It is indeed a good thing." Ruan Kongyin looked at the quality of the Flame Marrow and praised it sincerely.
Huo Ling closed the ice box, put it back into his spatial ring, and laughed, "This time it was really worth it. With the Flame Marrow, my strength will increase a lot."
Ruan Kongyin withdrew her gaze and carefully put away the black jade hair ornament.
Three hours passed in the blink of an eye.
The variety of treasures was overwhelming, and Jiang Wuyuan even heard Yan Shengzi bidding against them.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is our last item for auction!"
Xia Yingxiang's voice was clear and bright, "Let us witness together the imminent birth of a new ancient secret realm!"
Ancient Secret Realm!
A burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted from the audience.
Greedy eyes were all focused on the brown wooden box in Xia Yingxiang's hand.
"A key to an ancient secret realm! I believe everyone here knows the benefits of ancient secret realms, and in the wooden box in my hand is a key that can unlock this vast treasure trove and wealth!"
Xia Yingxiang held up the wooden box, her smile as gentle and pure as the bright moon in the sky. "The exact location of the secret realm will be revealed to the buyer after the key is photographed."
Starting bid: zero.
The auction is now open!
"One hundred million!"
Jiang Wuyuan was secretly astonished when he heard the starting price.
He really had no reason to come to this auction.
"One billion."
Suddenly, a hoarse voice rang out.
For some reason, the voice made Jiang Wuyuan feel somewhat uncomfortable.
“They are Class A guests.” Ruan Kongyin said, noticing Jiang Wuyuan’s expression. “There are only five Class A rooms in total. I wonder which major power the person who made the bid comes from.”
"Two billion."
This time the voice sounded very familiar; it was the same Yi Yi who had previously filmed Que Lan Jia.
His real purpose in coming here was to find the key to the ancient secret realm.
Ruan Kongyin touched her chin.
The only family in the entire Zhantian City that could surpass him in terms of lineage was the Zhan family.
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