"550,000! I don't believe that a mercenary like you can be richer than me!"
Yao Jian displayed a determined attitude, swearing not to give up until he reached his goal.
"You!"
Captain Qin's face turned ugly as he weighed his wallet and ultimately had to give up on the bidding.
Although the weapon was good, as a mercenary, he still needed to purchase life-saving pills and couldn't spend all his money on weapons.
Seeing this, Yao Jian couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. His inner emotions were not as calm as his outward appearance. In fact, although he was a member of the Gamma Royal Family, he belonged to the peripheral kind. The annual offerings he received from the royal family were not substantial. The more than 500,000 was his savings from several years.
"550,000 for the first time! 550,000 for the second time! Does anyone want to continue bidding?"
The old auctioneer had a smiling face. The higher the final bid, the higher his commission, a considerable profit. Otherwise, he wouldn't have occupied the position of chief auctioneer by relying on his age and experience.
"Hehe! Such a royal token should naturally fall into my hands!"
Yao Jian's eyes couldn't hide his excitement, thinking that the auctioned item was already within his grasp. However, an unexpected voice suddenly shouted, shattering his dreams!
"600,000."
The voice was not loud, with a distinctively youthful tone, but it was like dropping a bomb in the hearts of the crowd.
"Well, well, isn't this the person who previously bid for a broken jade slip?"
"I thought he was just a playboy, but turns out he's a real rich guy!"
Not just ten thousand, but a whopping fifty thousand right from the start!
"Where did this stinky kid come from? How dare he snatch things from me!"
Yao Jian was almost breathless with anger, his face extremely dark as he looked towards a certain VIP box.
The bidder was none other than Yun Tianming. As a practitioner of Wood attribute Dou Qi, he also had his eyes set on the Mountain-crushing Staff. However, he didn't immediately participate in the bidding. Instead, he observed the bidding between Yao Jian and Captain Qin to gauge the opponent's psychological bottom line.
"The one who bids the highest deserves it. Sir, are you trying to break the rules of the Miteer Auction House?"
Yun Tianming said coldly.
"Cough, cough!"
"Prince Yao Jian, please consider."
The old auctioneer tactfully reminded. If he gives you face and calls you 'Your Highness,' don't disrespect it!
"I, of course, won't bully the small with the big. Compared to the royal family, you, kid, really don't know the height and depth of the sky!"
"610,000!"
"I, today, make it clear: whatever you bid, I'll bid higher!"
Yao Jian, full of domineering, waved his hand, displaying an attitude of not caring about money.
The surrounding people believed it to be true, and discussions arose.
"Comparing financial strength with the Jia Ma Royal Family, this young man is not sensible."
"Exactly, even if you have money, can you compare with His Highness?"
"Let it go, it's still time to stop now."
Even Ya Fei, beside him, couldn't help but advise, "Tianming, how about giving up this time? The weapon is good, but offending the royal family is not a wise choice."
"No. Only with strong strength can one earn the respect of others. This old guy, despite being a prince, is just a 1-Star Dou Spirit at this age. His status in the royal family is probably not high, and he doesn't have that much ability."
Yun Tianming pointed out Yao Jian's bluff without mincing words. It's worth mentioning that in the original novel, there was never a mention of such a character, undoubtedly a supporting role.
"650,000."
Without any unnecessary words, Yun Tianming made a straightforward bid, and the intimidation he brought was no less than Yao Jian's domineering declaration.
"650,000 for the first time, 650,000 for the second time. Prince Yao Jian, what do you think?"
The old auctioneer instinctively looked towards the gloomy-faced Yao Jian.
Everything was just as Yun Tianming expected. The price of 650,000 had far exceeded Yao Jian's psychological expectations. He stared at Yun Tianming's box with a malicious gaze, said nothing, and left, sweeping his sleeves.
Yao Jian's retreat surprised everyone. No one expected that the Prince Yao Jian, who had just declared arrogantly, "I'll bid as much as you bid," would wilt instantly in the face of Yun Tianming's counteroffer, eventually leaving in a dejected manner.
"650,000 for the third time, sold!"
The old auctioneer finally sealed the deal with the auction hammer.
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"Tianming, sister congratulates you. You've acquired a handy and excellent weapon."
Ya Fei smiled gracefully.
"It's not bad."
Yun Tianming received the Mountain-crushing Staff sent by the Auction House. It felt substantial in his hands, perfect for knocking people around. However, compared to the Mountain-crushing Staff acquired at the high price of 650,000, he actually valued more the unnamed jade slip obtained for 10,000. He had a premonition that the secrets contained in the unnamed jade slip might be worth far more than the weapon in his hands!
"It's getting late; I have to return to the sect."
"So soon? You rarely come out; won't you accompany your sister for a little shopping?"
Ya Fei pouted and coquettishly suggested.
"Hehe~"
Yun Tianming smiled and waved at her. Ya Fei, delighted, instinctively took a couple of steps closer, only to be greeted by a playful tap on her head.
"Forgive me, Sister Ya Fei. Next time, perhaps."
Yun Tianming, with a mischievous expression, lightly tapped her smooth forehead with two fingers.
"Ugh~ My head is contaminated! Feels like some kind of evil religious ritual."
Ya Fei held her slightly blushing forehead with both hands, looking at him with a speechless expression.
"Well, your intuition is quite sharp."
Yun Tianming replied with a feigned surprise.
"Hehe~ Sister knew that you, this naughty little brother, had ulterior motives. Come on, spill it! What's the meaning behind this devilish forehead poking?"
"This gesture comes from a powerful figure on the continent, named Itachi."
"Itachi? What a strange name."
"This person is famously filial, with a brother named Sasuke"
Yun Tianming made up a story, and Ya Fei, fascinated, believed it without hesitation!
"As for the sequel of 'Naruto' I'll need you, Tianming, to continue the story next time."
Ya Fei's beautiful eyes gleamed with an expectant look.
"All right, Sister Ya Fei."
Yun Tianming smiled and left Miteer Auction House. However, as he took only a few steps, he felt someone staring at him.
A sweep of Soul Perception, and a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
Yun Tianming turned and left the main road of the Imperial Capital, actively entering a secluded dead-end alley.
"Should be fine here, right?"
Yun Tianming stopped his steps.
Behind him stood a young and sturdy man clad in armor, eyes wide open with a murderous intent, staring at his prey like a wild beast.
"Young Master Mu Zhan, what brings you here?"
Yun Tianming turned around, calmly asking.
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