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With a dull thud, the doors of the auction house closed, and the once-boisterous crowd gradually quieted down, all eyes converging on the dazzlingly lit large auction stage.
The group finished their casual conversation and turned their gaze towards the massive Light Barrier below. At that moment, a woman in a flowing red gown gracefully walked onto the auction stage.
Her steps were incredibly elegant, accentuating her stunning figure. Her face was breathtakingly beautiful, with long purple hair cascading down, and her delicate features left onlookers breathless. Her eyes sparkled like spring water, and her gentle smile was intoxicating. Her red lips, illuminated by the lights, exuded a unique allure without appearing overly made-up.
With her appearance, the atmosphere in the arena instantly heated up. Whispers of excitement could be heard among the crowd, and some men stared intently at her, completely disregarding their female companions who were visibly annoyed.
"That sister is so beautiful," Amy's voice pulled Bu An from his momentary daze.
Regaining his composure, Bu An awkwardly touched his nose and glanced at Reynold and Locke, noticing they too had just come back to reality. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly; it seemed that men truly shared a common flaw—an inability to escape their nature of being easily captivated by beauty.
Meanwhile, the stunning woman on stage smiled charmingly as her voice flowed like melodious water, clear and enchanting through the sound transmission array set up in the auction house.
"Thank you all for attending our Blue Castle Auction House's themed auction tonight. I am your host, Mona. I believe many of you are familiar with me. Before we begin the auction, I wish you all good luck in acquiring treasures that meet your desires tonight."
"Oh my treasure, Mona! If you were put up for auction, no matter how much it costs, I'd go bankrupt just to win you."
"With that pitiful look of yours, if you went bankrupt, you probably wouldn't even be able to afford a single strand of Mona's hair."
"I didn't expect today's auction to be hosted by Sister Mona. Even if I don't win any treasures, it will still be worth my while."
As soon as Mona spoke, many men in the audience erupted with excitement. Their fervent expressions were almost spellbound, prompting Bu An to reflect on the dangers of beauty while also feeling a flicker of curiosity about Mona.
"This time at our Blue Castle Auction House, we have carefully prepared fifty items for auction. Each item is a rare treasure not commonly found in the market; you won't be disappointed.
When we showcase the treasures shortly, if you see something you desire, please press the red button next to your seat to place your bid. Once your bid is successful and you've won an item, our auction house will have someone deliver it to you. After confirming payment, ownership of the treasure will belong to you.
Of course, even though many of you are regulars here, I must remind everyone according to our rules: during the bidding process, please do not place false bids. If you win but fail to pay resulting in a failed transaction, our Blue Castle Auction House reserves the right to hold you accountable to protect the interests of our consignors. Therefore, please bid within your means."
Mona appeared calm, introducing the auction rules with a cheerful demeanor. After a brief explanation, she clapped her hands, and soon a burly man dragged a tray covered with silk onto the stage.
As the man stepped up, he quickly drew the attention of the crowd away from Mona. Many began to speculate about the items on the tray.
Traditionally, the first item at an auction is often a top-quality item, designed to energize the atmosphere and pique everyone's interest for the subsequent auctions.
"Now, let me introduce the first auction item: a bottle of Worry-Free Pill crafted by Alchemist Master Feg. Many of you are likely familiar with the effects of the Worry-Free Pill. Taking this pill can help individuals break through cultivation bottlenecks. However, this effect is limited to Intermediate and below. For those who have reached Quasi-Mid-Level but are struggling to advance in the arena, this Worry-Free Pill could be your salvation."
As Mona spoke, the man unveiled the tray, revealing a transparent bottle containing three green pills. Although they looked unremarkable, no one could ignore the reputation of Alchemist Master Feg and the benefits of the Worry-Free Pill.
"The starting bid is 100,000 Silver Kall, with each increment no less than 100 Silver Kall. The bidding starts now." With Mona's announcement, the atmosphere in the room became electrifying.
"Worry-Free Pill!" Bu's eyes lit up with interest. Although this pill was of little use to him, it was crucial for Kalandor and his companions. Since there were three pills in total, he could buy them and distribute one each to Kalandor, Ivan, and Gordon. As for Locke, he had yet to reach Quasi-Mid-Level and wouldn't benefit from it.
Reynold clearly shared Bu's thoughts. However, seeing how quickly the bidding price was escalating and noticing some participants turning red with determination to win at any cost made Reynold more cautious.
"Do your best. If it exceeds 300,000 Silver Kall, let it go. After all, these three Worry-Free Pills are realistically worth only 200,000 Silver Kall."
Hearing Reynold's words, Bu nodded. He had come to this auction mainly out of curiosity to see how much his consigned set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade would sell for and hadn't planned on bidding for anything. But now that he saw the Worry-Free Pill, he felt compelled to try for Kalandor and his friends.
"Friend in VIP Box 79 has bid 180,000 Silver Kall. Is there anyone willing to bid higher? Any more generous friends who can impress Mona?"
In just a short time, the price of the Worry-Free Pill had risen to 180,000 Silver Kall. The number of participants in the bidding had decreased significantly; despite Mona's enticing voice being pleasant to hear, most still preferred keeping their Silver Kall close.
Seeing that it was about time for him to enter the fray as well, Bu decisively pressed the red button at his seat to place his bid.
"200,000!"
Someone had joined the bidding again, directly raising the price by twenty thousand, which immediately attracted the attention of many.
Mona smiled lightly, her gaze directed towards the direction of the booth where Bu was located. With a charming laugh, she said, "Friend from VIP Box 130 has bid two hundred thousand Silver Kall. It seems we have another generous friend here. Will this price be the final transaction amount? Is there anyone else who would like to join in?"
"Generous my foot." Bu tugged at the corner of his mouth, feeling quite frustrated by this alluring fairy. The bid of two hundred thousand Silver Kall made his heart ache; after her shout, it was no surprise that a hormone-driven Fellow rushed in.
Bu's worries soon became reality, as someone called out another bid shortly after.
"Two hundred ten thousand! I have a family member stuck at the Quasi-Mid-Level bottleneck and cannot break through. I ask all friends to show some leniency; I want that Worry-Free Pill."
"You think you can just take it with one sentence? Others may give you face, but I won't. Coincidentally, my nephew also needs that Worry-Free Pill; I bid two hundred thirty thousand."
"Two hundred forty thousand; this is my final low price. If you bid higher, the Worry-Free Pill will be yours."
The one who shouted two hundred forty thousand was another guest from a different VIP Box. Mona smiled brightly, clearly not believing that this two hundred forty thousand would be the final transaction price.
Sure enough, the earlier bidder from VIP Box 79 raised their bid again, stunning everyone.
"Two hundred eighty thousand!"
They raised the price by forty thousand Silver Kall directly. This kind of financial might gave off an air of determination that made some people hesitate.
"Friend from VIP Box 79 has bid again—two hundred eighty thousand Silver Kall. This is truly an exhilarating high price! Mona is eager to meet this generous friend. It seems no one can outbid him now. Is there anyone else?"
Mona tirelessly encouraged, her stunning beauty flushed with a hint of color, making onlookers feel an impulse to step up and be bold.
However, perhaps there were many rational individuals in the arena; at the high price of two hundred eighty thousand, no one else placed a bid.
After all, the Worry-Free Pill is not an overly precious item; it is simply rare due to its unique effects. Many members of various family factions in the arena are eager to secure this pill for their younger generations. However, when the price exceeds the item's intrinsic value, pursuing it further becomes unwise.
Bu gritted his teeth and called out again.
"Three hundred thousand!"
This three hundred thousand was the agreed-upon bottom line. Bu could not produce that much money at the moment; this amount of Silver Kall would still come from Reynold. If the price went any higher, they would have to give up.
After all, a set of Seven-Rank Azure Jade might fetch a considerable amount at auction. The assessment fee that Kalandor and his companions needed to pay to enter the Outer Gate was two million. If they spent too much at once, they might end up without enough funds in the end, which would not be worth it.
"The bidder number 130 has raised the price to three hundred thousand. It seems he wants to compete with bidder number 79. I wonder if bidder 79 will raise the bid again."
"Three hundred thousand is already the limit. Although the Worry-Free Pill is rarely seen on the market, the actual price for three of them is at most two hundred thousand Silver Kall."
"The first auction item fetching such a high price is impressive, especially under Sister Mona's supervision. There has never been an auction hosted by Sister Mona that ended without a sale."
With Bu's renewed bid, many people in the regular seating suddenly became interested. For them, even if they did not participate in the auction, watching the wealthy patrons in the VIP boxes compete was entertaining.
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