Chapter 1337 - 1336: Millennium Warm Jade? (Part 1)
Chapter 1337: Chapter 1336: Millennium Warm Jade? (Part 1)
Lin Xi, who had always looked indifferent, became slightly more serious.
In front of him stood a half-man tall jade stone, pure green jade, seemingly without any impurities.
The most crucial thing was that even from a distance, a warm energy could be felt, slowly emanating.
At a glance, it was clear this wasn’t an ordinary item.
In fact, if it were merely jade, the price wouldn’t be so astronomical.
"Warm energy?" Lin Xi thought to himself.
Generally, jade does not possess this characteristic, or rather, he had never heard of such a thing.
Had it not been right before him, he probably wouldn’t have believed it.
He’d heard of millennium ice, but never a millennium warm jade.
But ice certainly couldn’t compare to jade.
So, does that mean it holds more value?
At the same time, he had vague memories regarding this; he needed to think it through.
The other people seemed a bit confused, especially the foreigners.
They couldn’t understand why the jade would emit warmth.
At this moment, a person from Huaxia suddenly said, "Could it be millennium warm jade?"
"What’s that about?" someone immediately asked.
The people asking were, of course, from Huaxia, and they were quite curious.
They all knew the concept of millennium ice.
As for novels, who hasn’t read a few? Even if someone hasn’t, through stories or TV dramas, they would have come across the concept.
The Huaxia person began to explain, "Everyone has heard of millennium ice, right?"
"Sitting on it is extremely good for body strengthening!"
"And millennium warm jade has similar effects, but it doesn’t strengthen the body; rather, it changes the physique."
"It’s as if, after sitting on it for a long time, your body becomes increasingly resilient, supposedly to the point where knives and guns cannot harm you."
"You’re talking nonsense!" someone interrupted, "In a thousand years, the jade wouldn’t even have formed!"
"So, what you’ve said is quite fake, who are you trying to fool?"
The person was not in a hurry, glancing at the doubter, and said, "You just don’t understand!"
"Jade itself can’t produce warmth, but after being nurtured in a specific environment, it’s not impossible."
"Of course, you’re right in saying the jade can’t form over a thousand years."
There was a hint of dissatisfaction in that person’s expression but they didn’t argue further.
Because, there was nothing much to argue about.
Just listen to what the host says and you’ll know.
No matter how you look at it, the host’s reputation in this industry is quite reliable.
After so many years of auctions, there’s never been a fake item, and whatever they claim proves to be accurate.
When everyone’s eyes turned to the elder, he paused and said, "Though a bit exaggerated, it’s mostly accurate."
"This jade, the millennium warm jade, isn’t valuable for its material!"
"The key is in the warm energy within, which, indeed as that gentleman said, can change a person’s physique."
"Moreover, the warm energy forms a good cycle with the outside, so although this jade continuously emits warmth, it doesn’t diminish!"
Lin Xi nodded.
With his keen eyes, it was indeed as the elder described.
However, the effect might not be as miraculous as stated.
Furthermore, the person explaining earlier might be in cahoots with the elder on stage.
While others couldn’t see it, he noticed their shared glances.
Besides, it’s not really millennium warm jade.
The real name should be Blaze Emerald Jade.
And it’s not nurtured in a specific environment.
Rather, it is formed under special conditions.
So he thought, while they knew the effect, some of the introductions were completely fabricated.
It seemed entirely to sell at a good price.
The people below mostly believed it.
On one hand, some were familiar faces in the crowd.
On the other hand, the auction’s credibility has always been reliable.
"Then what’s the starting bid?" someone asked.
The person asking was likely from one of the major families.
Those without influence, always moving, wouldn’t be overly interested, so essentially global wanderers.
Thus, they weren’t extremely interested.
After all, they couldn’t carry this item with them wherever they go.
Of course, they were interested if the price was right.
But seeing those eager to buy, they felt it certainly wouldn’t be cheap.
The elder on stage smiled, "Starting bid at two hundred million!"
"Each increase, ten million upwards!"
As soon as he said this, many people gave up.
Damn, it’s too expensive.
This is by far much more expensive than earlier auctions.
"I bid two hundred million!"
Immediately, a member of a major family shouted out a bid.
They could place it within the family with great utility.
And they wouldn’t worry about being targeted.
After all, within the family, it’s very safe.
Some families even have people with Innate Power.
If a Peak Soldier King shows up, it would be suicidal.
"Two hundred and twenty million!"
"Two hundred and thirty million!"
"..."
The price continued to rise, and quite rapidly.
Although not as intense as before, several people consistently raised their bids.
The price eventually reached five hundred and fifty million!
The bidders seemed to be in a fierce competition.
By this point, they dared not bid further.
The price!
Had already far exceeded their psychological price.
Going any higher, they couldn’t afford it.
So, when someone bid at five hundred and fifty million, no one continued to bid.
"Anyone else?"
"I’m calling this the first time, when it reaches the third, the millennium warm jade will belong to this gentleman!"
"You know, this could serve as a family heirloom."
"And regardless of age, everyone can use it."
Hearing this from the elder, those who just considered giving up began to hesitate again.
While the person who bid five hundred and fifty million immediately became tense.
He began to resent the elder.
However, he dared not show any sign of it.
After about ten seconds, those who hesitated decided against it after much consideration.
"Really no one else?" the elder asked again, "if no one else!"
"First call!"
"Second call!"
"Third...."
The ’call’ wasn’t even finished when he was interrupted.
"Six hundred million!"
These two words came from the back row.
Almost everyone turned to the source of the voice.
Really, it was rather bold!
Right away, raised it by fifty million.
It should be noted, five hundred and fifty million was almost the highest price.
So, by just bidding five hundred and sixty million, the five hundred and fifty million bidder might not bid again.
Instantly, everyone had a thought, "Who is so generous?"
However, upon looking over, they realized they couldn’t see the person clearly.
No matter the angle, the figure was somewhat obscured.
Damn, the lighting was too dim.
As for this person, it was, of course, Lin Xi.
He was lounging casually in his chair like Ge Da Ye, nearly sinking in entirely.
Also, to avoid being recognized by the Dwarf Demon and Yang Feifei.
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