Chapter 775 - No.555 Again!
Chapter 775: No.555 Again!
A single statement had evoked a thousand-layer wave.
Everyone had already noticed that something was wrong with Lei Zihan’s manner of speech. During the auction of ‘Passion’, she kept on raising the price against Huangfu Taotian; and her tone felt as though she was a petty woman with a hidden grudge who had been let down. Right now, a single statement from Huangfu Taotian had explained to everyone. Love was usually of the unrequited type.
“Hmph!”
Young Lady Lei wasn’t that easy to deal with either. She sneered and said, “Huangfu Taotian, aren’t you treating yourself with too much significance? Our wedding had already been canceled for more than a month. This Young Lady already disliked you since a long time ago. A person who abandons his own ancestor, a licentious son who is unloyal, unfilial, and unjust. How can you be worthy to match up to this Young Lady?”
Lei Zihan countered with sharp words, but everyone could still hear a trace of sour feeling from her tone. Everyone roughly knew the grudges between the two, and it felt as though they had an engagement. It seemed like Huangfu Taotian was unhappy with the engagement all along? Afterward, because of some incident, Huangfu Taotian betrayed the Huangfu Clan; and Lei Zihan canceled off the engagement? Right now, she was intentionally taking revenge?
Huangfu Taotian didn’t retort as he withdrew his sights and shouted coldly, “110 billion! Lei Zihan, if you have enough celestial stones, then continue to bid!”
Increasing by 10 billion in a single bid!
It seemed like Huangfu Taotian had obtained a lot of celestial stones at the Gods Bestow Island and was prepared to risk it all the way to the end.
Lei Zihan didn’t have any hesitation as she made another bid. “111 billion. Another thing… Uncle Situ, I am suspecting if Huangfu Taotian has so many celestial stones. Please send someone to verify.”
Lei Zihan’s request was very reasonable. Huangfu Taotian had been expelled from the Huangfu Clan an even disrespected Huangfu Qi in public. It was certain that the Huangfu Clan wouldn’t provide any support to him. He was just one person with a blade, how many celestial stones could a wanderer possess?
The Situ Clan’s pavilion stayed silent for a moment before Situ Ao’s voice echoed with an apologetic tone. “Taotian, you might be worth 1000 billion celestial stones in my—Situ Ao’s heart, but rules are rules. I hope you can understand. Situ Hong, go and verify.”
For someone like Situ Ao who had such status and to give such evaluation, it was obvious that he highly regarded Huangfu Taotian. The latter didn’t say anything and waited for Situ Hong to walk over. He then erased the spiritual imprint on his ancient divine essence ring and handed it over to Situ Hong.
Situ Hong extended his divine senses and scanned the ring a few times before nodding. “Young Master Huangfu’s bid is complying with the rules. He can continue.”
Huangfu Taotian yelled out quickly, “120 billion. Lei Zihan, carry on!”
“Wow…”
The entire crowd was in an uproar again. Such an occasion was hard to come by even in a century. This was truly spending money like water; this was what it meant by being willful. Bidding 10 billion every time. Everyone’s heart was pounding when they saw this scene, and it felt as though they had stopped breathing.
Lei Zihan remained silent. It was unknown whether she didn’t dare to bid or she was restrained. The whole hall had gradually quieted down and was waiting for the final result.
“These people are too god damn rich. If can I squander money like this in this lifetime, my life will be worth it!”
Qian Wanguan’s fat body was shaking violently as he yelled out. A moment later, he suddenly thought of something and asked with doubt, “Eh… Boss, why doesn’t that Princess Qianqian make a bid? If she is to make a bid, she will kill off everyone present. Damn it, the Endless Deep Sea has countless celestial stones and an endless supply!”
“Silly fool!”
Jiang Yi smacked Qian Wanguan on the back of his head and scolded, “Qianqian is from an imperial demon race and can live up the thousands of years easily. Does she even need the Pearl of Life? Furthermore, the demon race’s assimilated form doesn’t seem to age. Look at the Demon Empress who had been living for thousands of years, isn’t she still unrivaled in looks?”
“Oh, right, that is true!”
Qian Wanguan rubbed his nose. The demon race might be able to change their form, but their original body was still a demon. They could change their form into anything that they desire, and their looks would never age.
“120 billion. Is there an even higher price? If there isn’t… then this Pearl of Life will belong to Big Brother Taotian!”
When Situ Yinian’s voice echoed, the entire hall got even quieter. Huangfu Taotian got a little nervous as his fist inside his sleeve was clenched tightly. It was obvious that this price was already his limit.
“Ke-Ke!”
The Lei Clan’s pavilion suddenly echoed with laughter from a young man. Lei Zihan didn’t say anything, and it was the no.1 young master of the Lei Clan, Lei Qiyan, who spoke, “Brother Taotian, I heard that you have obtained plenty of celestial stones in the Gods Bestow Sea recently? Qiyan isn’t as good, but I have also set up a small business recently and profited with some celestial stones. This is the case. My little sister really wants this Pearl of Life, and I will help her to make a bid this one time. If Brother Taotian can still increase the price, our Lei Clan will give up to Pearl of Life to you. 200 billion!”
200 billion!
The Blood Emperor War Chariot had been sold for 100 billion. Not only did that war chariot have stunning speed and horrific defenses, but it was also—most importantly—the Blood Emperor’s war chariot back in the days. This Pearl of Life might be mystical, but after from preserving everlasting youth, there wasn’t any other usage for it. Right now, this little pearl could actually buy two of the war chariots.
Of course, the price of the Blood Emperor War Chariot was under the condition where the others didn’t risk everything. Otherwise, with the wealth of the 13 Clans, they would be easily able to fork out a few hundred billion if they wanted to.
This was obviously not an auction anymore. It was the Lei Clan and Huangfu Taotian fighting for their reputation!
Huangfu Taotian’s body shook while his expression turned ashen. He didn’t look at the Lei Clan’s pavilion but lowered his head. His back, which was originally straightened like a sword, hunched down suddenly. It was as though he had lost his soul spirit, and his body was emitting a bleak and dispirited aura presence, which left many ladies heartbroken.
Situ Yinian’s eyes had turned dark. Situ Hong had transmitted a message earlier and said that Huangfu Taotian only had 130 billion celestial stones. Although he had the pseudo-divine artifacts and other treasures, the rules stated that he couldn’t use them as leverage. Unless someone was willing to lend him celestial stones, he wouldn’t be able to make another bid.
The entire hall was speechless, and they were letting out sighs when looking at the hunched down back. No one dared to lend celestial stones to him as Huangfu Qi was up there, but they didn’t make a move. Who would be so foolish enough to find trouble for themselves?
Most importantly… anyone who dared to help Huangfu Taotian now would completely offend the Lei Clan.
When spoken strictly, the four major clans of the Gods Bestow City were on equal footing, but from the arrangement of the pavilions, the Lei Clan were obviously the no.1 clan of the Gods Bestow City as they were seated in the no.1 pavilion. Even during the ceremony, it was Lei Tingwei who spoke; and when Young Lady Qianqian arrived, it was also Lei Tingwei who represented the 13 Clans to welcome her.
The Lei Clan’s old patriarch was also accepted as the strongest person of the Gods Bestow Tribe in this era. As long as the Lei Clan’s old patriarch continued to live, the Lei Clan would be the undisputed no.1 clan of the Gods Bestow Tribe.
As time ticked by, Huangfu Taotian’s back got even more crooked while his aura of despair was getting worse. His fists were clenched tightly, his lowered face had already changed in expression, and his eyes were closed tightly.
Huangfu Qi was determined in not helping him as he wanted to teach Huangfu Taotian a lesson. The entire hall was still in silence, as Situ Yinian sighed slightly and said, “200 billion. Is there anyone else who will make a bid? If there isn’t, then this Pearl of Life will belong to Big Brother Qiyan.”
“Three!”
“Two!”
Huangfu Taotian’s body started to tremble as he lifted his head to take a deep gaze at the Pearl of Life. He then turned and walked outside while his emotionless face was filled with dead silence and despair.
“Wait!”
All of a sudden, a voice echoed, “Excuse me. Can I… lend 80 billion to Young Master Huangfu?”
Boom!
Like a thunderbolt in the clear sky, Huangfu Taotian’s back suddenly straightened like a sword thrusting towards the heavens. His eyes which had radiance like dazzling sun, locked onto the pavilion where the voice came from.
Swish! Swish! Swish!
Countless eyes turned to look for the source of the voice and were astonished again.
It was… no.555 again!