The auction house already gathered alot of attention. The people around the area are starting to form an even more crowd. Some are just passing by spectators.
" do you wish to join in the auction your Highness the fourth prince?" the owner ask. Not hiding a sound of irritation in his voice.
"uhrmm, sorry about that. We should carry on the auction." Ye Lin said, looking al little bit shy that his ears turns red.
"then let's go in." the crown prince immediately said. He then turned and walk inside as if nothing had happend. Yuki followed him from behind and gave Ye Lin a slight glance. She saw his face look surprise from what Ye Ruo's action towards him.
Cold.
Indifferent.
Distant.
Rage.
A corner of Yuki's lips curled up. The show had begun. And Ye Lin is the main character. He will be tormented how ever she wants.
'killing you fast is no fun, you deserve a perfect death beyond anyone else could imagine.' Yuki thought to herself.
The scene earlier was considered to be a good show performed by the fourth prince, hence nobody bothered about it anymore and just dismissed the earlier ruckus. Today's auction is what everyone been anticipated. It is said in the rumors that a piece of artifact was found by a archeologist in a forbidden ruins. According to the ancient writing it has a power to cure any illness regardless how terminal it is. Even if the person is already about to enter the death door, it is said that it could be save and can live again a normal life. But the glitch is that it can only be used once and the artifact would be considered useless after it is used.
All the powerful people including the palace people came hoping they could obtain the artifact in the bidding. But seeing the prince's came, they thought that they want to obtain it for their father emperor who was rumored to be sick. Everyone was anxious and couldn't be stilled. Each one of the powerful families needed it to save the important elders in their clan. Thus, they came prepared by a large sum of money.
Other items were not disclose to the public and only the highlights of the said life saving artifact was released. Everyone was gather and the lively auction house suddenly became silent as the lights were shut down and replace by a dim light only enough to show the bidders cards. A bright spot light was focus on the center stage and everyone's attention focus there.
A few moments past and a man wearing a luxurious suit came out, holding a mic on his hand he thanked everyone from coming.
"I know everyone is here today for the life saving artifact, without further ado, I will first present this miraculous artifact." he said then gestured his hand to let the woman to come up and bring the artifact and put in the table. The host remove the silk cover and everyone held their breaths upon seeing the shiny little crystal ball that has been illuminating a seven colors.
" according to the researchers, once this crystal ball is place on top of somone who's life is almost forfeited, coupled with 2 drops of the owners blood the effect will commence and will save the person. The starting bid is 500 million dollars." the host said. After hearing the strange way of using the artifact, everyone went into an uproar. It's not that they don't trust the auction house. But the simplicity of using it is rather awesome.
The auction house held its reputation eversince it was established. And only held auctions that is very unique and ancient types. In this modern Era, this kind of things are very popular amongst the powerful clans. Thus they can spend not just hundred of millions, but even billions of dollars. May it be just for collections, decorations or just by simply showing off how rich each one is by out bidding others till their resources will be depleted.
Since the bidding of the life saving crystal started it reached a billion already and still the bidding has no signs of stopping.
3 billion.
3.5 billion.
5 billion.
It continued until only a few people are able to keep up. Some who already stopped bidding felt very remorseful, they lost their chance to obtain their desired artifact. But what made them curious is that both the crown and the fourth prince didn't bid for it. Don't they want the emperor to be cured? When suddenly a cool voice sounded.
10 billion.
Everyone's head turned. It was the crown prince out bidding everyone by leaps. The fourth prince who heard this went in panic he thought that the crown prince will not bid. Hence he held back himself not to bid also and would just wait till the other powerful families will exhaust their riches. Hence after hearing Ye Ruo bid. He quickly said.
11 billion.
The bidding still continues and it reached 50 billion. Everyone is having a cold sweat hearing the bid thrown like it's a piece of worthless paper.
"since you are eager to have it. I'll give it to you younger brother." the crown prince suddenly said. Everyone sucked in deep breath. The bidding stop at 100 billion. And the fourth prince successfully won it.
" bid will be close to 100 billion, anyone else wants to bid." the crowd was silent.
"going once"
"going twice"
"going thrice"
"the life saving artifact is sold to His Highness the Fourth Prince for 100 million." the host hammered down sealing the deal.
Everyone felt envious. Ye Lin looked at the crown prince and saw him just casually drinking a martini beside the woman who he was very familiar with. He gaze for some time and Yuki looked up and and looked at him directly In the eyes. He suddenly felt panic. He gave her a smile. And he was surprised from the smile she gave back. It was so Devilish. Ye Lin can't help himself but shiver and gulped down.