Listening to the bidding of the crowd below the stage, Baili Hongzhuang calmly sipped tea, unaffected by the bidding happening in front of her.
She could save herself some trouble by waiting until the price was raised to a certain level by others before making her bid.
"2,800 gold coins!"
"3,000 gold coins!"
When someone raised the price to 3,000 gold coins, the others who had been bidding gradually gave up their intentions to participate in the auction.
For something of unknown value like a parchment scroll, it wouldn't matter much if the price wasn't high. Even if they ended up losing, it wouldn't be a significant loss. But if the price was too high, it wouldn't be worth it.
Therefore, when the price reached 300 gold coins, the entire auction hall fell into silence.
Seeing this situation, Tong Jingshuo wasn't disappointed. The final selling price of 3,000 gold coins was already much better than he had anticipated.
Usually, it was rare for something unknown to be auctioned off for such a high price. However, just as Tong Jingshuo was about to announce the final price, a clear and pleasant voice came from one of the private rooms.
"5,000 gold coins!"
With Baili Hongzhuang's voice, the entire auction hall was momentarily stunned but quickly recognized the owner of the voice.
"I didn't expect Baili Hongzhuang to be interested in this parchment scroll. 5,000 gold coins, quite a generous offer."
The customer who had initially bid 3,000 gold coins also chose to give up after hearing the price of 5,000 gold coins. The sudden increase in price indicated that the other party was determined to acquire it.
Even if he continued to bid, it would be futile. The other party had deep pockets, and he couldn't compete.
Moreover, it would be unwise to offend the other party over a parchment scroll of unknown value.
Xie Qi'yi immediately recognized Baili Hongzhuang's voice. Her voice was distinctive, cold and aloof, as if she was not part of the mortal world, giving a sense of etherealness.
The auction had been going on for a while, and Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen had not participated in any bidding until now. It was unexpected that they would finally bid for this inexplicable parchment scroll.
"Could it be that this parchment scroll is really a treasure?"
Xie Qiyi's eyes lit up. Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen seemed to have some background, and their judgment shouldn't be wrong. They probably weren't just bidding for the sake of amusement.
Seeing Xie Qiyi's calculating expression, Xie Honglang's face couldn't help but change slightly.
"Big brother, please don't cause any trouble. We came here this time for the Profound-ranked martial technique."
Xie Honglang was nervous. He had grown up with Xie Qiyi since childhood and knew his temperament well. He was afraid that his brother might have other ideas by now.
Hearing Xie Honglang's words, Xie Qiyi's face darkened slightly. "I'm just bidding for something, how could that cause trouble? According to what you're saying, am I not allowed to bid for anything that Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen are interested in? Should we just give up if they bid for the Profound-ranked martial technique later?"
Xie Qiyi looked at Xie Honglang discontentedly. He felt that Xie Honglang was too spineless, acting like a mouse seeing a cat as soon as he saw Baili Hongzhuang and Emperor Beichen.
"Big brother, that's not what I meant. I just think it's better to put all our money into bidding for the Profound-ranked martial technique and not waste it on other things," Xie Honglang advised.
However, Xie Qiyi completely ignored Xie Honglang's words. "I want to see what's so special about this parchment scroll!"
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