As the auction progressed, a vast array of items were showcased for bidding, yet none of them managed to capture the attention of Zhao Tian. He remained seated in silence, showing no signs of excitement or interest. Chi Miya also glanced at him being uninterested in anything.
After some time had passed, another object made its way to the front of the room, immediately capturing Zhao Tian's interest. He arched an eyebrow in curiosity and stood up from the sofa to get a closer look at the glass sphere containing a swirling white mist inside it. 'This is the Affinity orb Shenyi talked about?'
Chi Miya was surprised that Zhao Tian stood up, she also rose from her seat "Tian, is that thing important?" she asked looking at the orb.
The auctioneer spoke, "Next up our item is, a mysterious glass orb with white mist inside it giving it an aesthetic appeal." Zhao Tian looked at it dumbfounded, they are auctioning it as a decorative item?
The woman continued "The initial price is One million dollars." The crowd of onlookers reacted with disbelief and skepticism about the value of the orb. "One million for that glass orb?"
But the cultivators who understood the significance of the item started their bid"Two million!"
"Three million."
"Four million."
"Six million."
"Ten million!" A voice was heard from a VIP room and it was none other than Zhao Tian. Chi Miya was surprised to see Zhao Tian bidding for the item.
"T-Tian, are you interested in this item? You need this?" Chi Miya asked hastily and Zhao Tian gave a nod "I need it no matter what."
A smile appeared on Chi Miya's face "Tian, don't hesitate to bid higher if you desire. I can give you my money." Zhao Tian was interested in an item for the first item and Chi Miya wanted to buy it for him no matter what the cost.
She is well aware that Zhao Tian is not particularly wealthy, and she understands that he may not be able to bid on the item. "Tian, don't worry... I brought my cards." She would go to great lengths, even considering selling her own company, if it meant that Zhao Tian could get the item.
Zhao Tian smiled "Are you sure?" Chi Miya gave a firm nod "Damn sure."
"Twenty million!" Zhao Tian heard a voice from another VIP room.
A smirk appeared on Zhao Tian's lips "Fifty million!" Wha- Chi Miya was startled to hear this, he could have said twenty-five million why did he drag it to Fifty million?
"It's ok, right?" Zhao Tian asked with a playful smile. And seeing his smile, Chi Miya shook her head wryly "Yeah, You are wasting it as water when it is not your money, huh? Well, I don't mind."
"Seventy million!"
"Hundred million!"
"Hundred and fifty million!"
"Two hundred and fifty million!"
Wha-Hey?! Chi Miya's lips twitched seeing him casually throwing the money and it was not even his money. Zhao Tian winked at her playfully and Chi Miya face-palmed herself. This guy...
"Three hundred million!"
Zhao Tian cast a quick glance toward Chi Miya before uttering "Five hundred million!" Chi Miya blinked her eyes stupefied, with a platinum card in her hand. "Are you intended to suck dry my money?"
"Six hundred million!"
Zhao Tian shrugged "You said.. you would pay for me... so Seven hundred and fifty million!"
Gah! Chi Miya's jaw dropped "Why are you adding an extra Hundred and fifty million just add ten million!" Zhao Tian just chuckled "That would be boring. This is way more fun!"
Chi Miya sat back on the sofa with a sigh. "Eight hundred million!" Zhao Tian heard another voice from one of the VIP rooms.
Zhao Tian turned to look at Chi Miya "Miya, you are a billionaire, right?" Chi Miya was surprised hearing the question but still gave a nod "Yeah! Why you as-*gasp* don't tell me..."
"One billion!" Zhao Tian said with a playful smile on his lips.
WTF?! Chi Miya yelled in her heart in shock. He just bid one whole billion dollars for a white orb?
But then she sighed in her heart, He saved my life from those assassins and he also found out the embezzlements in the company, compared to all of this this amount of money is nothing.
The auctioneer spoke "1....2.....3! One billion sold to the Master on the VIP room 43."
After a minute, a knock was heard on the room's door. Zhao Tian spoke, "Come in." Two individuals clad in sleek black suits made their way into the room with a box in their hand. "Here is the item."
Chi Miya stood up "I'll pay." the man took the card machine and Chi Miya swiped her platinum card paying the one billion.
The men exited the room and Zhao Tian opened the box looking at the Affinity orb. A smile appeared on his lips 'With this, now I can also begin Ying'er' cultivation.'
Chi Miya glanced at Zhao Tian, who was looking at the orb with a smile. Seeing his smile, her heart fluttered with a sweet feeling and she couldn't contain her emotion as a smile appeared on her cheeks "Are you happy now?"
Zhao Tian placed the box aside and sat on the sofa "Sure, I am." Chi Miya let out a soft giggle and said "Then, I am happy too."
Seeing this, Zhao Tian's eyes softened "I'll pay back the money." Chi Miya shook her head "No, don't worry about it. This is the least I could do for the help you did for me."
At this time, the auctioneer spoke as the next item up for bidding was presented to the eager crowd. "This is a pair of exquisitely crafted swords made from the finest and rarest materials. The starting bid is a million dollars!"
Zhao Tian smiled looking at the swords that were shining "Middle tier Earth grade weapon." Hearing him speak, Chi Mia was a little curious "Tian, you want this too?"
Zhao Tian shook his head "Nah, on weapons... no. But let's see how much it will bid for."
In the VIP room, The middle-aged man stood up in surprise looking through the grade of the weapon. He looked at the man beside him "Han, you need to buy this no matter what!"
"Master Huang? Ok, as you say!"
A surge of intense heat rapidly encompassed the cultivators, overtaking their senses, as each and every one of them eagerly engaged in a frenzied bidding war for the highly coveted weapon. The atmosphere became electrified with anticipation "Ten million!"
"Two hundred and fifty million!"
"Five hundred million!"
"One billion!"
"Five billion!"
The price skyrocketed exponentially making Chi Miya dumbfounded. "T-That much money for these swords?" Zhao Tian spoke "Seems like Earth grade is priced high..."
After some minutes of bidding the price finally reached "Thirty Billion!" The man named Han spoke and after this, no one dared to raise their voice.
"1...2...3. Thirty billion, sold to the master in VIP room number 22."
Chi Miya was astonished looking at the final price "Whoever sold the swords, just became a billionaire."
"You mean, I just became a billionaire?" Zhao Tian asked with a smile playing on his lips.
Huh?
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