NABC Chapter 427 Various Parties Vie for a Father's Status Through His Son
Chapter 427 Various Parties Vie for a Father's Status Through His Son
Before he finished speaking, a cacophony of bidding erupted from all around.
"1500000."
"Two million three hundred thousand!"
"three million!"
The price skyrocketed, breaking through the three million mark in no time, and the momentum showed no signs of slowing down, continuing to climb.
The atmosphere inside the venue grew increasingly heated, with waves of cheers that nearly lifted the roof off the palace.
The monks were either excited, nervous, or greedy...
A mix of emotions created an indescribable tension.
Some people were ridiculed by others during the bidding process, and their faces turned red with anger. They became furious and started cursing on the spot.
Even worse, at the very bottom level, a disagreement can escalate into a physical fight, with fists and feet flying!
The scene was out of control for a time, with some people suffering from bruises and swelling, and others covered in blood.
It turns out that even when people are just watching the excitement, some inevitably like to chime in, which leads to unnecessary conflicts.
However, the guards of the Northern Sea reacted swiftly.
Like a well-trained army, they instantly rushed into the chaos, subdued the troublemakers one by one, and quickly dragged them away from the scene.
At the same time, they also cleaned up the area and restored order to the auction house.
After a short while, the bottom level returned to calm.
Although the monks were still whispering and discussing amongst themselves, no one dared to cause any more trouble.
The entire auction hall returned to a tense yet orderly bidding atmosphere.
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In fact.
The little squabble and interlude at the very bottom.
Like a ripple on a calm lake, it had no effect whatsoever on the fierce bidding on the second and third floors.
In that very short moment.
The bidding price skyrocketed, soaring to 5.5 million high-grade Xuan Crystals, nearly doubling!
It even faintly exuded a majestic aura that was about to break through the ten million high-grade Xuanjing.
This left everyone present speechless!
Li Qingyuan keenly observed every subtle change in the room, secretly calculating in his mind, and felt that the time was ripe, so he decisively made a bid:
"Six million high-grade Xuan Crystals!"
This instantly pushed the price up by another 500,000.
He acted this way because Yue Qinghuan had mentioned that the market price of the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus in Zhongzhou was roughly five million high-grade Xuanjing.
However, the Snow Lotus in front of us is nearly two thousand years old.
Its value is naturally incomparable; it's estimated that it would cost around seven or eight million high-grade Xuan Crystals to acquire.
Now that the auction is nearing its end, it's time to show your true strength!
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Sure enough, the next moment, Li Qingyuan's bid was mercilessly surpassed.
Suddenly someone shouted:
"Six million and two million high-grade mysterious crystals!"
Immediately following, another voice said:
"Six and a half million!"
Subsequently, an offer of "six million eight hundred thousand!" followed.
"Seven million high-grade Xuanjing!"
In just a few breaths, the price skyrocketed like a runaway horse, instantly sparking heated discussions among all the cultivators present.
As prices climbed to this level, the bidding became noticeably sparser.
Clearly, many people have already chosen to withdraw from this fierce competition.
After all, no matter how wealthy one's family is, there will eventually be a time when it runs out.
Wealth is hard to accumulate, so how can it be squandered in a moment of impulse?
Li Qingyuan noticed that only six companies were still fiercely competing for the prize at this time!
Moreover, judging from their attitude in the short term, they seem to have no intention of giving up.
They keep raising prices with great confidence, seemingly backed by endless financial resources.
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Seeing this, Li Qingyuan smiled slightly and decided to avoid the limelight for the time being, and wait for the price to rise further.
We'll make the final decision when the time is right!
He was convinced that there were others who shared the same thoughts as him.
He waited patiently in the shadows, ready to make a decisive move at the crucial moment and acquire this thousand-year-old Snow Lotus.
In the room, although only a few bidders were still competing, Ao Ni Chang managed to create an exceptionally high atmosphere with her extraordinary ability to control the situation.
Immediately, various discussions and murmurs arose one after another, echoing throughout the auction hall.
The monks speculated about the buyer's identity, some saying:
"Such a generous offer must belong to a scion of some reclusive family!"
Some, however, shook their heads and analyzed:
"Not necessarily. It could be a core disciple of a major sect who is willing to spend a fortune to improve his strength!"
"..."
Various speculations emerged, and suspicions abounded.
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Time slipped away like sand through the air, and the atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly heavy.
The auction price for the Millennium Snow Lotus has skyrocketed to 8.6 million high-grade Xuan Crystals!
At this point, the bidding became increasingly sparse.
At this moment, on the third floor.
Inside the private room where the Yun family was staying, however, a turbulent undercurrent was brewing.
"Father, we can't continue. This is your savings accumulated over many years. If you take it all out, what will happen to you in the future..."
Yunlan parted her lips slightly, her voice tinged with worry and reluctance.
Her gaze kept sweeping over the thousand-year-old Snow Lotus on the auction stage below, which emitted a faint, cold light, her eyes filled with resentment and longing.
She knew all too well how beneficial this medicinal herb could be for improving one's cultivation, but she was even more unwilling to see her father go bankrupt because of it.
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man, Yun Ruichuan, remained calm, but his eyes flashed with determination.
He gently waved his hand, indicating that Yunlan need not worry, his tone calm yet firm:
"It's alright, I know what I'm doing."
However, deep inside him, things were in turmoil.
These 8.6 million high-grade Xuan Crystals were no small sum for him; they represented almost half of his life savings.
Whenever he thought of this, his heart would clench involuntarily, as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand.
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But then I thought about it.
Their lineage rose from a side branch to its current status.
It's all thanks to the exceptional talent and tireless efforts of these two children!
He understood the principle that a father's status depends on his son's; he knew it better than anyone.
With this thousand-year-old Snow Lotus, Yunlan and Yunyi's cultivation will surely reach a new level, bringing them greater glory and a brighter future.
Therefore, how could he back down at this crucial moment?
You can earn more Xuanjing (mystic crystals) once you've lost them, but spiritual herbs of this caliber are rare and hard to come by.
He told himself that he had to win; there was no turning back!
Moreover, he had made thorough preparations for this trip.
In his view, ten million high-grade Xuanjing crystals was more than enough to be his trump card.
"Father, we must get it!"
On the other side, Yun Yi ignored everything else; his eyes were only on that thousand-year-old Snow Lotus!
His words were filled with urgency and longing; he had even begun to plan his cultivation program after obtaining the elixir...
They completely disregarded the enormous price their father had to pay for this.
In his world, there are only goals and the path to achieve them; everything else seems so insignificant.
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Meanwhile, in another quiet and luxurious private room on the third floor.
A beautiful woman sat in the main seat.
She was stunningly beautiful, appearing to be only in her early thirties, yet she exuded an aura of coldness and authority that was not to be underestimated.
His demeanor was elegant and exuded an unassailable nobility, clearly indicating that he had long held a high position and ruled over a region.
Behind her, two young girls sat side by side, both around eighteen or nineteen years old.
Upon closer inspection, it's easy to see the striking resemblance between their faces, like twin sisters reflected in a mirror.
These two sisters have beautiful features and graceful figures.
However, their temperament is like ice, sharp and intimidating.
It inspires awe and makes people hesitant to approach its sharp edge.
"Master, should we raise the price further?"
One of the girls asked softly, her voice gentle yet firm.
The beautiful woman spoke with an unwavering determination:
"Well, continue."
"According to the confidential information I obtained from the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace."
"The true age of this Snow Lotus is over two thousand years!"
"Its medicinal effects are far more potent than they appear on the surface; they are more than double the usual amount..."
"Even when I take it, I can feel a significant improvement in my cultivation level."
"Moreover, the two of you are only at the early stage of the Heavenly Gang Realm..."
"This spiritual herb will undoubtedly be an excellent aid for you to break through bottlenecks and greatly increase your strength."
"Therefore, we must acquire this item."
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in the girl's eyes, and she immediately asked:
"Oh? Is that so...? That's puzzling."
"Since it is so precious, why doesn't the Northern Underworld Dragon Palace just reveal its true age, instead of keeping it a secret?"
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