Chapter 161: He Can Afford It
Translator: Panda_Penn Editor: Chrissy
Just now, Yun Ji said that the eight million was the highest offer in three months. Now, the 20 million would possibly be the highest one this year. Also, the mark-up of 10 million at one time was rarely seen in years…
It was just a drip of Origin Blood Essence. It was not even one from a Beast King. People didn’t know if this drip of blood had some problems or side effects.
Twenty million Xuan Crystals!
One attempt at the Fate Wheel Realm would only cost three million Xuan Crystals. This many could be enough for one try for six times. Numerous Mystical Materials and pellets could be bought with the 20 million. By giving 20 Xuan Crystals to the Xu Family, the Xu Family could grant one a Third-rank Island directly.
Just for one drip of Origin Blood Essence.
What was worth noticing was Lu Li’s tone. He had yelled Bai Xiashuang’s name directly, in an unfriendly tone no less. This clearly indicated that he wanted to provoke Bai Xiashuang and shame her!
Yun Ji had always being calling her the guest in private room No. 1. Of course, Yun Ji knew it was Bai Xiashuang. She didn’t mention the name for a reason. In case some uncontrollable situation occurred, Bai Xiashuang would still have a decent way to get out.
Now, Lu Li had called Bai Xiashuang by the name. This was not wanting her to have an easy way out. Either she continue to rise the price, or she would be shamed by Lu Li.
"Flop!"
Patriarch Lu fell to the ground on his hips. He was completely at a loss of what to do out of fear. Hunchback Tian looked helpless as he thought his owner was such a nutcase.
"No—"
Many people came to their senses. Not everyone could afford the 20 million Xuan Crystals. Lu Li really had so many?
The curtain of private room No. 1 was lifted. A breathtakingly beautiful face showed up. Bai Xiashuang stared at Lu Li’s eyes beneath the Ghost Mask. She said with a cold smile, "It really is you!"
"Eh?"
Lu Li’s heart skipped a beat. In a moment of utter anger, Lu Li forgot to change his voice. He used his own voice to yell Bai Xiashuang’s name who now identified him.
Bai Xiashuang looked to the middle-aged man sitting in the front row. She asked, "Head Steward Du, why don’t you send someone to verify? Can any random man call the 20 million?"
The middle-aged man smiled as a reply. He waved his hand and Zhan Yang walked toward Lu Li. Zhan Yang asked in a low voice, "Young Master Lu, are you sure that you have treasure worth 20 million?"
"Yes!"
Lu Li replied in a low voice, gritting his teeth, "But I cannot show it to you here."
"Okay. Follow me, please."
Zhan Yang led Lu Li toward a corridor. Many people were looking at them with surprise. They were curious as to what treasure Lu Li could provide. Was it worth 20 million?
Lord Du seemed to be interested as well. He got up and walked to the corridor. He entered a side chamber following Lu Li and Zhan Yang.
Seeing Lord Du had come, Zhan Yang bowed to salute him. Then he introduced, "Young Master Lu, this is the Head Steward of our auction house, Lord Du."
Lu Li nodded. He saluted with his fists cupped, "Nice to meet you, Lord Du."
"Brother Lu, you are an eye opener for me today."
Lord Du had an elegant look. Lu Li could not sense his qi and energy, so Lord Du must be of at least the Fate Wheel Realm. Lord Du continued, "Whatever the result is like today, I will make you my friend."
"Thank you, Lord Du."
Lu Li cupped his fist again. Then the ring on his hand glistened. Lu Li took out a jade box and said, "This is a Heaven Serpent Fruit. I think it can be used as collateral for that 20 million Xuan Crystals."
"Heaven Serpent Fruit?"
Lord Du’s eyes kindled. He knew the information of Heaven Serpent Fruit very well. One Heaven Serpent Fruit would basically mean a Fate Realm Warrior. That thing was priceless. It was rare at the Central Plains, not to mention the Northern Desert.
Zhan Yang dared not to take it in his hands. Lord Du took over the jade box in person, and as soon as he opened the jade box, a delicate fragrance assaulted their noses.
Lord Du took a peep at the jade box and closed it at once. He handed it back to Lu Li and said, "Young Master Lu really is generous. I will make the call and give you a loan of 50 million Xuan Crystals on pledge of this. Plus you have the Interspatial Ring. You can make any offer as you like below the price of 60 million."
"Okay!"
Lu Li walked out in strides. Lord Du put on a smile and followed him out. Zhan Yang left quickly as well with his face covered in excitement.
Lu Li returned to his seat. The whole venue was as silent as grave. Lord Du walked to the podium in person. He turned to private room No. 1, cupped his fists in front of his chest and said, "Lady Shuang, I have personally verified the matter. The guest have the ability to make such an offer. I swear on the reputation of the Heaven Punishing Auction House. As such… the offer is valid."
"Wow~"
The whole venue was boiling with excitement. Patriarch Lu had just stood up and now he fell to the ground again. He was trembling out of nervousness.
Yun Ji was blushing. Her eyes glowed which gave her such an incomparably glamorous and pretty look. She didn’t say anything, trying to let people calm down first.
Many noises were made in the private rooms upstairs. The psychic powers were used more frequently to check Lu Li. It was a pity that Lu Li was wearing a mysterious mask so nobody could see the true looks of him.
Private room No. 1 kept silent. After a while, the noises died down. Yun Ji made a hush gesture by pressing down her hand. She said with a smile, "Okay, please be quiet. It is going to be a sleepless night. It will be recorded in the history of the Heaven Punishing Auction House forever. Twenty million, are there any higher offers?"
Countless stared turned to private room No. 1 which was noiseless. After a while, an old voice came out, "The Bai Family will forfeit this bidding."
People nodded in understanding. A patriarch of the Bai Family had resolved the matter. He stopped Bai Xiashuang from being mischievous. The Origin Blood Essence was not worth of this money. What if the competition went on and Lu Li suddenly quit bidding?
"Plop, plop, plop!"
A muffled noise of footsteps came out from the private room. Someone was walking downstairs. Then a beautiful figure emerged at the end of the corridor. Bai Xiashuang glared at Lu Li before she turned back and exited.
"Crazy bi*th. I have to pay an extra 10 million because of you. Don’t ever fall to my hands or I will show you the consequences."
Lu Li glared back at Bai Xiashuang. He knew that he had completely displeased Bai Xiashuang tonight. However, he felt it worthwhile to get the drip of Origin Blood Essence.
"Twenty million, third. Okay, the drip of Origin Blood Essence is that guest’s."
The deal was finally sealed. Lu Li exhaled of relief. Smiles climbed up on many man’s faces. They felt this trip tonight was rewarding.
The last item to be auctioned was presented. It was a Xuan Artifact of the Sixth Rank of the Heaven Grade. It was a cherished treasure and the true grand finale.
Yet, after the competition between Lu Li and Bai Xiashuang, the top-level Xuan Artifact looked lamer. The final price was only eight million. It was bought by a young master from some family in a private room.
The auction tonight had come to an end. A while ago, Lu Li had been invited to a side chamber by Zhan Yang. Lord Du soon came in. He had the vase with the Origin Blood Essence in his hands.
Lord Du smilingly said, "Young Master Lu, you have got the Origin Blood Essence. How do you wish to settle your bill?"
How could Lu Li pay for it?
How could he possibly have so many Xuan Crystals? He had to hand over the Heaven Serpent Fruit and answered, "Lord Du, how about this? I will leave this to you as a collateral. If in half a year’s time I cannot get enough Xuan Crystals, you can sell the Heaven Serpent Fruit and deduct 20 million Xuan Crystals?"
"Absolutely fine!" Lord Du readily agreed. He also gave Lu Li the Xuan Crystals he got from the auction of the Fire Fairy Lucid Ganoderma and Netherworld Roots.
After writing a pledge, Lu Li refused the invitation to dinner by Lord Du. Lu Li asked Zhan Yang to take him to a room to change into a new robe. He took off the Ghost Mask and quietly left the Heaven Punishing Auction House.
Lu Li produced a forced smile as soon as he walked out.
Outside of the auction house there parked a chariot. Chief Steward Bai was standing next to it. He said with a smile, "Brother Lu, Madam Yan has come back. She wants to invite you for a drink."