readsfreenovel Chapter 57 Price Gouging
Chapter 57 Price Gouging
The items Taotao provided fetched good prices at the auction, exceeding the previously estimated 10,000 spirit stones, making them a very profitable business.
The main issue was that the price of several spiritual materials had been inflated several times over, and neither side was willing to back down. What should have been two thousand spirit stones was inflated to more than five thousand.
The remaining magical artifacts were all quite good; at least none of them went unsold. In the blink of an eye, Tao Tao became a little rich woman, and she felt even more confident about bidding on the Heavenly Origin Pill next.
Their delay in taking action puzzled Xuan Yuanmingyue, who was waiting. She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and felt increasingly uneasy.
"Why haven't they started bidding yet? Are they also interested in the three items that will be auctioned off blindly at the end?"
"Based on your description, that senior might not have really looked down on those things before, and if we're talking about the last three treasures, the only one that might attract him the most is that young Thunder Beast."
“This is difficult. I can help him get the others, but this Thunder Beast is something my father specifically requested. I came here for it. We can’t let the Xuanyuan family lose a Thunder Beast just to keep that senior.”
Xuanyuan Mingyue sighed, feeling very conflicted. Both the Thunder Beast and a highly skilled senior were exactly what their Xuanyuan family needed most, but unfortunately, they had both come together now.
"That's not necessarily true. What if this senior has his eye on two other things? Then perhaps we can take a gamble."
"Besides... Uncle Zhao, do you think he would be interested in the Jade Heart Bamboo? Especially since it's only half a piece, even I wouldn't be interested in it."
"What about the remaining Yihe Pills? Even for a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator, these pills would be beneficial."
"That's true..." Xuan Yuanmingyue pondered. If it were just Yihe Pill, it would only cost a little more, but if it could win people over, it would be a win no matter what.
"We must keep a close eye on it and absolutely not let it fall into the hands of others."
The auction quickly entered its later stages, and the items that followed became increasingly attractive. Many people argued fiercely over a single treasure, only to have to give up due to their lack of funds.
Tao Tao, on the other hand, received a huge sum of money, which he hasn't spent yet, and is just waiting for the Heavenly Origin Pill.
"They're here, the Heavenly Origin Pill will be ready soon." Song Chaofeng knew she was anxious, so he glanced at the list and reassured her. Tao Tao nodded, her eyes fixed on the platform below, waiting for Hu Ji to speak.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure you've all been waiting for this treasure. I won't go into any more introductions, let's start the bidding! One mid-grade pill, the Heavenly Origin Pill, starting bid is three thousand spirit stones!"
Sure enough, upon hearing about the Heavenly Origin Pill, the people in the private rooms finally began to stir. They might not have been enthusiastic before, but many were determined to get their hands on this one.
Soon, people started bidding, and countless others followed suit.
"four thousand!"
"Four thousand five."
"Six thousand!"
These people were bidding higher and higher, and in the blink of an eye, the price had been raised to six thousand spirit stones. At this point, many people dared not continue to bid, and only a group of old monsters with considerable wealth continued to bid.
"Six thousand?" Tao Tao's eyes widened when she heard the number, her jaw almost dropping to the ground in shock. She had earned more than ten thousand spirit stones and thought it was a sure thing, but now the person had immediately raised the price to six thousand, and it was only a matter of time before it exceeded ten thousand.
This is just one. Bai Yan told her that she needs many. She can't even get one, so the rest is just wishful thinking.
"Want to bid?" Song Chaofeng was stunned by the number. It was clear that Tao Tao was so eager to bid that he asked after asking. Tao Tao paused for a moment and then silently raised the sign.
"Seven thousand, seven thousand spirit stones, any higher bids?"
“Seven…” Song Chaofeng opened his mouth, but swallowed back what he was about to say. After all, there were more than just the two of them here. There was also a senior here. Maybe he could just take out a magic weapon and help Tao Tao win the bid.
"Eight thousand."
After a moment of silence, Tao Tao and his group called out the number from the room opposite them, causing another group of people to retreat silently.
Because the private rooms are all protected by barriers, it's impossible to see who the other person is, or to tell from their facial expressions whether they have any money left.
At this moment, Xuan Yuanmingyue in the side room was also shocked. A single Tianyuan Pill had actually fetched eight thousand spirit stones, and the price was still rising, with no end in sight.
"Could it be that a group of old monsters are preparing pills for their disciples to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage?" Xuan Yuanmingyue was completely baffled. If it weren't for this reason, she really couldn't think of anyone else who would be so generous.
Uncle Zhao nodded and said, "That's possible, but it seems that the senior you mentioned is also competing for the Heavenly Origin Pill. Should we help him get it?"
"I would like to take it, but you didn't see who the competitors are. There are people from Fuyun Mountain and the Lin family. They are all very wealthy. I may not be able to snatch it."
"Actually, you mainly feel that the amount of Tianyuan Pill is not enough, right?" Uncle Zhao saw through Xuanyuan Mingyue's thoughts at a glance, stroked his beard and smiled faintly.
That's true. Xuan Yuanmingyue did indeed have this plan. Compared to the Tianyuan Pill, the Yihe Pill was much more precious. To win people's hearts, the rarer the item, the better. Let them fight over the Tianyuan Pill themselves. She could also take this opportunity to see how much this senior was worth.
Soon the price of the Heavenly Origin Pill had risen to nine thousand spirit stones, and the key competitors showed no sign of stopping, continuing to bid. Tao Tao had truly underestimated this auction, thinking that he could definitely get it for over ten thousand spirit stones. Now, it turned out to be a bottomless pit.
If things continue like this, breaking 10,000 is only a matter of time. Song Chaofeng was somewhat speechless. He asked in a low voice, "Tao Tao, should we continue?"
"Yes!" Tao Tao was surprised, but that didn't mean she would give up. She picked up the sign.
"Ten thousand spirit stones! Anyone else bidding? Ten thousand spirit stones for the first time, ten thousand spirit stones for the second time..."
Unexpectedly, after raising the price to this level, the two competitors did not continue, but instead withdrew from the competition.
"Ten thousand spirit stones, third time, sold! The Heavenly Origin Pill belongs to the Xuan-class room. Please settle the account in the back later."
"Phew..." Tao Tao let out a long sigh, sat down, poured a glass of water and drank it all in one gulp. "Finally got it."
"You've been deceived by them in collusion."
Unexpectedly, Bai Yan suddenly looked up and blurted out something.
Tao Tao poured himself another glass of water before drinking it, and almost choked when he heard this. "Huh? Didn't I already take pictures?"
"You did manage to get the bid, but judging from their behavior, they're deliberately driving up the price so you'll spend a lot of spirit stones on it."
"Why would they do this?" Tao Tao asked, puzzled. She hadn't thought of that at all.
Song Chaofeng immediately understood and said, "Because they want to reduce their competitors. That's ten thousand spirit stones. Who can afford to squander it? In this way, they are determined to get the last three treasures."