But at this moment, if Zhao Ting really wanted to bid higher, Xingyue certainly wouldn't intervene.
After all, the consequences of being caught participating in underground human trafficking would only be borne by Zhao Ting himself, and would not affect Cangsheng's First Gambling Hall in any way.
The higher the price bid, the greater their profit!
Who would complain about making too much money?
Thinking of this, Xingyue's gaze towards Zhao Ting also showed a hint of anticipation. She wondered what price Zhao Ting would offer.
Meanwhile, Lu Ting, who had already decided to buy the little girl, didn't keep Xingyue waiting. After raising his hand to signal, he spoke up with a bid: "850,000!"
He didn't even blink as he directly added another hundred thousand to the price.
In fact, Lu Ting could have easily pushed the price much higher at this point, but he chose not to because it wouldn't be meaningful!
Since it was an auction, there had to be a process of bidding against each other for the 'auction item'!
On the other hand, Lu Ting also felt that the reaction of Mr. Kira, who stood close to him, was indeed "very interesting!"
"850,000, Mr. Zhao!"
Xingyue on the auction stage immediately announced the new price of the 'auction item' to everyone.
Without any surprises, Lu Ting's move once again drew the attention of the entire audience. They seemed equally surprised that Lu Ting would participate in the auction.
But among this group, the one with the strongest reaction was Mr. Kira, who stood in front of Lu Ting!
When Lu Ting bid 850,000 dollar, Mr. Kira's expression could no longer be maintained. He looked utterly stunned!
Damn it! Is this kid really holding a grudge?
Didn't I just say a few bad things about him? Is it necessary to hold on to it?
He already took away the burial dagger, and now he wants to snatch this 'auction item' too!
At this moment, Mr. Kira didn't think Lu Ting was bidding just because he liked the 'auction item' on the stage. He believed this guy was bidding because he saw him bidding and wanted to join in.
Perhaps his goal wasn't really to win the 'auction item', but simply to drive up the price and then bid even higher to spend more money to acquire this 'auction item'!
Mr. Kira's gaze towards Lu Ting suddenly became more bitter. It wasn't that he couldn't afford this price, but this forced bidding situation made him feel incredibly aggrieved!
When has he ever been wronged like this?!
However, at this moment, Mr. Kira turned his head back towards the auction stage and cast a deep glance at the little girl in the rectangular glass display case.
She was simply too beautiful!
Previously, Mr. Kira had also participated in the final auctions at Cangsheng Gambling Hall's underground auctions, but the quality of those items couldn't compare to the one now!
So, Mr. Kira really wanted to obtain her and make her his own!
Even though he was well aware that he might have to pay a higher price to acquire this 'auction item' now, Mr. Kira had no choice but to continue bidding against Lu Ting.
Thinking this, Mr. Kira didn't hesitate anymore. He immediately raised his hand and signaled to Xingyue on the auction stage, saying, "900,000!"
"900,000, Mr. Kira!"
Seeing this, Xingyue immediately understood and signaled to Mr. Kira to increase his bid.
But before she could finish, on the other side, Lu Ting swiftly raised his hand again and bid, "1,000,000!"
That's right!
Shortly after bidding 1,000,000 dollar to secure the burial dagger, Lu Ting once again stated a high bid of 1,000,000 dollars!
Upon hearing Lu Ting's bid, Xingyue's smile widened. She didn't hesitate to announce, "1,000,000 dollars, Mr. Zhao!"
At this point, Xingyue was eager for both Zhao Ting and Mr. Kira to continue raising the auction price alternately.
Because regardless of who finally won this 'auction item', the greatest beneficiary would be Cangsheng Gambling Hall.
Around Lu Ting and Mr. Kira, the crowd began whispering as soon as they heard the bid of 1,000,000 dollars.
Obviously, they felt that this price of 1,000,000 dollars was somewhat beyond the intrinsic value of the 'auction item' itself.
Even though this 'auction item' could indeed be considered a masterpiece among masterpieces today, the price of 1,000,000 dollars was sky-high. If it continued to rise, it might not be worth it in the end.
However, Lu Ting didn't care whether it was profitable or not because his intention wasn't to 'invest' like the others!
Moreover, the huge deposit in his account wasn't even his own money, so Lu Ting didn't feel any pain spending it.
Anyway, regardless of whatever price Mr. Kira offered next, Lu Ting would definitely bid higher than him!
Therefore, after bidding against Mr. Kira for two rounds, Lu Ting was no longer interested in dragging it out. He directly spoke to Xingyue on the auction stage in a very generous manner, "Hey, I think from now on, no matter who bids next, I'll add another 100,000 dollar on top of that price."
As soon as these words were spoken,
Not only Xingyue on the auction stage, but everyone in the auction hall was stunned.
Because in their ears, Lu Ting's words sounded like: "I'm not just targeting Mr. Kira, but everyone present is within my scope!"
For a moment, the expressions of many auction participants turned somewhat awkward. They had seen arrogance before, but never as audacious as Lu Ting's!
Obviously, Lu Ting's words instantly filled everyone present with animosity!
Soon, Lu Ting also sensed the increasingly hostile gazes around him.
After hesitating for half a second, he realized that his words might have been misunderstood by them!
But so what?
Lu Ting didn't bother to explain anything to these dead freaks.
As for who was the most infuriated, it was undoubtedly Mr. Kira!
In the ears of others, Lu Ting's words seemed to target everyone, but in Mr. Kira's ears, this kid was picking a fight with him!
After all, from the beginning until now, only he and Lu Ting had spoken up and bid!
So if he wasn't targeting him, who else could Lu Ting be targeting?!
(End of the Chapter)