The pawn auction had already begun.
Su Ran stood to one side, watching the stage. Tang Youyou had changed into a neat men's outfit, her hair tied up high. Standing there, she looked like a handsome young man.
Then, all kinds of strange items were carried onto the stage one by one.
"The next item to be displayed is a top - grade night pearl. It is said to have a long history. It was once presented to the imperial palace and now has returned to the hands of the Blood Clan."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou's eyes flashed with surprise. "Has it been that long?"
It was the first time she had seen a night pearl!
Although she had been used to seeing jewels and jade in the palace, such a night pearl was rare. Mainly, she hadn't been interested before, but now she found it quite appealing.
At this time, the person on the stage announced, "Now, the bidding begins. Ladies and gentlemen, please listen carefully to the pawn - selling rules. The starting price is ten thousand taels of silver! Each increment must be no less than five thousand taels of silver."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou's lips curled slightly. These people really didn't disappoint her. No wonder the Blood Clan had so much money.
"Thirty thousand taels!"
A person sitting below was the first to bid, and everyone turned to look.
This person's bid was so high!
It was directly three times the starting price!
The financial resources of a two - star alchemist were truly formidable!
"Fifty thousand taels!"
Another person followed with a bid.
...
Soon, two people had bid. One increased the price to sixty thousand taels, and the other to eighty thousand taels.
Finally, the night pearl was sold for one hundred and fifty thousand taels!
This news shocked the whole audience.
Hearing this figure, Tang Youyou couldn't help raising her eyebrows. She didn't expect that the night pearl could be worth so much money!
Seeing this, Su Ran smiled helplessly. "If you like it, I'll buy it for you."
"No need." Tang Youyou shook her head. "I just think this thing is quite nice, but it's not very useful. It's all show and no substance..."
As she was speaking, she suddenly realized that when she had asked Su Ran for money just now, he had seemed so stingy, but now he was being so generous!
"Didn't you refuse to lend me money just now? Where did you get so much money now?"
"..."
Seeing that she had realized, Su Ran calmly explained, "If you're willing to admit that you're the princess of the Blood Clan, then everything in the Blood Clan will be yours. Not to mention a mere one hundred and fifty thousand taels, even ten million taels of gold can be presented to you."
Hearing this, Tang Youyou immediately shook her head. She wasn't a woman who could be easily manipulated. No matter how big the promise was, she wouldn't take it.
"It's not a matter of whether I admit it or not. I simply have no feelings for your Blood Clan. If it weren't for various reasons, I would never have come to this god - forsaken place with you."
Su Ran glanced at her. He knew it would be difficult to convince her for the time being. It was really hard for her to accept this. He'd just have to take things one step at a time.
After the night pearl was bought, another treasure was brought out, the Purple - Gold Furnace.
Seeing the Purple - Gold Furnace, Tang Youyou's eyes immediately lit up. She heard the person carrying the item say with a smile, "The Purple - Gold Furnace is a treasure left from ancient times. It's a priceless treasure. Please bid as you like."
"Fifty thousand taels."
After hearing this, everyone was silent for a moment. They all stared at this iron lump. It looked like a useless piece of scrap iron. Who would buy such a useless thing?
Then, more strange bids came.
"Twenty taels."
...
"Three hundred thousand taels!"
Tang Youyou's voice was not loud, but it spread out clearly.
As soon as she finished speaking, there was a commotion around. Everyone turned their eyes to the young man who had shouted the price.
"This young man is really wealthy! He just opened his mouth and bid one hundred thousand taels!"
"Hehe, you don't understand. One hundred thousand taels may not mean much to some big families, but for ordinary people, it's an astronomical figure."
"Where did this young man come from? He looks a bit unfamiliar."
"How would I know? Maybe he's an illegitimate son raised outside by some noble family."
...
Hearing the whispers around her, Tang Youyou's lips curled slightly. Wasn't it just one hundred thousand taels? She didn't take it seriously!
Immediately, she shouted again, "Five hundred thousand taels!"
Everyone was in an uproar again. They all turned their eyes to the young man who had shouted the price. Some people even couldn't help but want to stop this. This useless thing was just an eyesore, a waste of money!
"Five million taels."
Tang Youyou spoke again. Her voice was not high, but it was extremely clear, making the whole pawn - selling venue fall into silence instantly.
"Goodness... Is this young man really crazy?"
"This is five million taels, real gold and silver!"
...
Listening to the discussions around, Tang Youyou's lips curled up. This was just the beginning. Others couldn't tell the value of this thing, but she could.
Because when this thing appeared, Bai Qi, who had been sleeping on her wrist, showed abnormal movements again...
"Ten million taels."
Suddenly, a cold and indifferent voice came from the VIP box.
Hearing this voice, everyone was stunned. Then, they heard another mocking voice say, "This kid is too arrogant, isn't he?"
"Hahaha, being arrogant is a good thing. As long as you have the strength, you don't have to be afraid of being overbearing!"
"That's right. I quite admire this kid."
"This is going to be interesting. Someone dares to go against that old monster. I'm just waiting to watch the show!"
...
Inside the box, an old man sitting in the main seat slowly opened his eyes. He glanced at the young man being discussed by everyone. A meaningful smile curled up on his lips, as if he was mocking or just watching a good show.
"Kid, are you sure you want to go against me?"
The voice rang out again, with a hint of imperceptible majesty and coldness.
The atmosphere in the box suddenly became tense, and a sense of oppression arose spontaneously.
Tang Youyou trembled in her heart and subconsciously took a few steps back. She always felt that this old man was not simple.
Her actions surprised everyone present. After all, this young man seemed quite young. It was not easy for him to withstand such a powerful pressure.
However, they didn't expect that these two people would bid such a high price just for a piece of scrap metal. Both of them were so stubborn...
Tang Youyou gritted her teeth, looked up at the old man in the box, and suddenly smiled. "This thing goes to the highest bidder. How can you say I'm going against you? Old man, you're being unreasonable."
"Fine." The old man nodded. "Since you're determined to go against me, then let me see who you are."
After saying that, he stretched out his hand and waved his sleeve gently. The box door was pushed open by a gust of wind.
A strong wind blew, and two black shadows rushed out of the box.
"Bang!"