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Seeing the bidders fiercely raising their prices, the female auctioneer revealed a knowing smile...
She had thought this sword might be passed in due to its unappealing appearance, but it seemed that this was not the case...
Bai Gongyu's beautiful eyes turned to Xu Sheng beside her and she asked softly, "Xu Sheng, what do you think of this sword?"
It was only then that she remembered Xu Sheng didn't even have a decent personal sword, and that morning when he fought with the black-robed figure, he was barehanded!
So she wanted to buy a sword for him, and with the Bai Gong family's wealth, naturally, they wouldn't skimp on a few spirit stones!
Xu Sheng's ink-colored eyes casually glanced at the Cangyang Green Snake and he said disinterestedly, "No need, the sword might have decent effects, but it's too ugly!"
Seeing Xu Sheng say this, Bai Gongyu could only respond with resignation, "Well... alright then."
Meanwhile, as the two of them conversed, the bidding for the Cangyang Green Snake sword dwindled...
One of the bidders, his face red with fervor, shouted loudly, "The Lin family bids Seven Thousand Spirit Stones! If anyone bids higher, I will concede graciously!"
As soon as his words were out, the other bidders ready to raise the stakes closed their mouths...
Immediately after, a wave of mocking voices began to rise...
"This guy must be foolish to bid Seven Thousand Spirit Stones for such a sword!"
"This is just the appetizer, but to go for the astronomical price of Seven Thousand Spirit Stones, the Lin family really is a sucker!"
"Indeed! It looks like they won't have a chance at the later treasures, truly foolish!"
The female auctioneer, seeing the price had shot up to Seven Thousand Spirit Stones, her beautiful eyes suddenly brightened, and with some excitement in her tone, she announced, "The Lin family bids Seven Thousand Spirit Stones, does anyone else want to bid?"
"Seven Thousand Spirit Stones once!"
"Seven Thousand Spirit Stones twice!"
"Seven Thousand Spirit Stones three times! Sold! This Low-grade Xuan Level Spiritual Weapon goes to the Lin Family, congratulations to them!"
The price the Cangyang Green Snake fetched had reached twice her expectations; she was very satisfied!
After the stalwart man took the Cangyang Green Snake away from the auction stage, another small square box, about half a meter in size, was quickly brought up!
The female auctioneer took a deep breath upon seeing the next auction item...
With a rather serious tone she said, "Now let's begin with our second auction item..."
With that, she stepped over to the small square box, carefully opened it...
It was a map resembling parchment, detailing the terrain of Central State and various other regions!
The female auctioneer maintained as much of a smile as possible while she introduced, "This auction item is somewhat special, as it is a detailed paper map of Central State as well as the entire Continent. With this map, surely one can have precise routes no matter where they wish to go, an item that military families must contend for!"
"The starting bid is Two Thousand Spirit Stones, with each increase no less than Two Hundred Spirit Stones!"
This was the item she was most worried about, indeed, it had significant value...
However, this was in Tianfeng City, such a remote place, the map's revealed value was greatly reduced!
There was a high chance it would go unsold!
As expected, the moment her words fell, there were many disdainful and scolding voices...
One of the bidders twitched the corner of his mouth, "What?? A mere map for Two Thousand Spirit Stones?"
Another bidder also indignantly said, "What use is this junk to our clan? Or is it meant to be decorative? Only a fool would buy this thing!"
"Exactly! Only someone with a hole in their head would buy this! Does Qingyang Auction House really take any old thing to the High-level Auction Pavilion? Do they think we're buffoons?"
Facing these unabashedly critical comments, the woman on stage had no choice but to stiffen her upper lip and press on...
After all, never before had something as commonplace as a map entered the High-level Auction Pavilion; if this map had not been drawn in such great detail and held significant value, it would have never appeared here!
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Xu Sheng's ink-black eyes flickered a few times...
This map, which recorded places including Central State, was much more important to him than a Profound Rank spiritual artifact!
Next to him, Bai Gongyu almost subconsciously looked over at Xu Sheng the moment she heard that the auction item was a map...
Because she knew Xu Sheng was heading to Central State, so this item should be very important to him!
She then whispered, "Xu Sheng, this map is very important to you, isn't it?"
Xu Sheng did not deny it and calmly nodded...
Just then, a male voice abruptly resounded throughout the entire High-level Auction Pavilion, "My Wang Family bids Two Thousand Spirit Stones!"
The speaker was none other than Wang Feng, the Clan Leader of one of the three great families of Tianfeng City, the Wang Family!
He kept his gaze fixed on the map, thinking to himself, "The Wang Family wants to expand beyond Tianfeng City, and this map is indispensable!"
Upon hearing this voice, the auctioneers suddenly became excited...
They exclaimed, "It's the Wang Family Patriarch! He actually wants to bid for this map!"
"What do you know! The Wang Family has been trying to move beyond Tianfeng City these days. Do you think this map is important to the Wang Family?"
"It seems to be true! I thought this worn-out map would be a pass, but look now!"
Meanwhile, the heart of the female auctioneer that had been hanging, now sank...
While it was only a bid of Two Thousand Spirit Stones, it was far better than none at all!
She quickly spoke up, "The Wang Family bids Two Thousand Spirit Stones, is there anyone who wishes to raise the bid? Don't miss this opportunity!!"
"Two Thousand Spirit Stones for the first time!"
"Two Thousand Spirit Stones for the second time!"
The female auctioneer's beautiful eyes quickly scanned the crowd of uninterested bidders and sighed, "If there is no higher bid, then Two Thousand Spirit Stones for the third..."
Just at that moment, Xu Sheng, who had been silent, spoke up coldly, "I bid Two Thousand Two Hundred Spirit Stones!"
The female auctioneer looked gratefully at Xu Sheng, "This guest bids Two Thousand Two Hundred Spirit Stones! Is there anyone else who wishes to raise the bid?"
Seeing Xu Sheng's bid, the bidders gasped in shock...
"Hiss, someone actually dares to compete with an item the Wang Family is interested in, their identities must be extraordinary!"
"Yes! Besides the Mo Family and the Bai Gong Family, I haven't seen anyone else dare to compete with the Wang Family!"
"The identities of these two are so mysterious, they probably don't fear the Wang Family at all!"
Seeing someone raising the bid, Wang Feng furrowed his brows and sharply declared, "Two Thousand Five Hundred Spirit Stones!"
Xu Sheng almost immediately said, "Three Thousand Spirit Stones!!"
Wang Feng continued, "Three Thousand Three Hundred Spirit Stones!"
Xu Sheng's ink-black eyes casually glanced at Wang Feng and continued, "Four Thousand Spirit Stones!"
The speed of the bidding left even the female auctioneer stunned...
No one expected that an item which was supposed to be passed would reach a bid of Four Thousand Spirit Stones!!
Coldness filled Wang Feng's eyes as he stood up from his seat and stared at Xu Sheng, saying, "Four Thousand Three Hundred Spirit Stones! Young friend, I am the Family Head of the Wang Family, Wang Feng. I wonder if you could do me the honor of letting me have this map, and we can become friends as a gesture."
As soon as these words came out, the breath of all the auctioneers hitched...
The Wang Family did not want to lose much and thus began to forcefully press the price!
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