Du Yuezhen left, running off with the coffin as if she was afraid someone would snatch it from her. This scene left the crowd speechless.
Chu Hao’s heart raced. I can’t believe I now have 50,000,000; it’s beyond my wildest dreams!
Chu Hao swallowed hard and said, "I want to auction some more items."
Before Xu Ying could respond, Jiang Hongyi, who was standing nearby, stepped forward with a smile. "What would you like to auction, little master? My name is Jiang Hongyi, and I’m in charge here. You can just come to me; here’s my business card." He then handed over his business card.
Both the merchants present and the high officials were astonished. They knew that Jiang Hongyi giving out his business card was a rarity.
"Okay, I want to auction these things." Chu Hao gestured towards a pile of items on the ground, laid out as if at a street stall.
Jiang Hongyi’s mouth twitched slightly. Aren’t these just street stall goods?
However, he nodded and said, "Alright, follow me."
The auction started swiftly.
The first item on the list was a masterpiece from Long Yuan: a bodhi tree pendant, personally crafted by Long Yuan.
With a smile, Master Long Yuan introduced, "This bodhi pendant I made has a refreshing and sleep-inducing effect. It has magical runes on it that prevent filthy things from approaching."
"The starting bid is 100,000."
A wealthy merchant secured the bodhi pendant for 570,000.
Next up was another item: a Feng Shui mirror with the Bagua design, a Magic Artifact used for changing Feng Shui arrangements, starting at 100,000.
The first four items went for about 2,000,000 in total, which left Chu Hao shocked. These goods are too trivial! Only people with no discernment would buy them. Aside from excellent craftsmanship, they were rubbish compared to the System’s creations, yet they still fetched over 2,000,000.
Looking at the rich merchants, he thought to himself, How foolish and loaded they are.
At the same time, he was eager to see how much his Magic Artifacts would fetch at the auction.
Finally, the last item was presented, and the whole crowd gasped.
It was a delicately engraved Copper Coin Sword.
Master Long Yuan said proudly, "Yes, this Copper Coin Sword is my meticulous creation, capable of exterminating filthy things."
The entire venue erupted in excitement.
Even Mu Chenglong was thrilled. A Magic Artifact capable of slaying ghosts was extremely rare, and he quickly joined the bidding.
"The starting bid is 500,000," the auctioneer announced loudly.
In the end, the Copper Coin Sword went to a merchant for 2,700,000.
Five items in total sold for over 4,000,000—a sum that could certainly buy a luxurious villa in Anli City.
Finally, it was Chu Hao’s turn.
A Peaceful Jade Buddha pendant that looked quite ordinary.
The auctioneer introduced with a smile, "This is little Master Chu Hao’s work, the Peaceful Jade Buddha, with evil-warding and energizing effects."
A wealthy person whispered, "Uh... doesn’t this look very similar to Master Long Yuan’s bodhi pendant?"
"Indeed it is. It’s just unclear whether this Jade Buddha has any real effect. Looking at the quality, it doesn’t appear to be made of any precious jade," another person commented.
Master Long Yuan snorted. In his view, the carving of that Jade Buddha was nowhere near as good as his own work. A kid is still a kid, after all.
"The starting bid is... 10,000." The room fell silent; no one made an offer.
Chu Hao felt helpless. My Jade Pendant is definitely the real deal. When Long Yuan started the bidding at 100,000, I started mine at just 10,000.
"50,000!" Finally, someone made a bid, and it was Mu Chenglong. Mu Chenglong didn’t want the whole scene to be awkward and wanted to help Chu Hao.
In the crowd, Qin Zihao breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, there was only one bidder, and it was an acquaintance of Chu Hao’s. Hmph, a country bumpkin will always be a country bumpkin, really thinking he could turn into a phoenix atop the branches.
"The second item: Wind Chime Tower, a powerful home-guarding, evil-dispelling, and wealth-boosting feng shui artifact, suitable for placement on the top floor of a loft or in the living room."
"Starting bid... 10,000." The whole place was still as silent as a graveyard. It was then that Qin Zhengyu shouted, "20,000."
"Three... two... one! The Wind Chime Tower is yours for 20,000."
It was another acquaintance, and for only 20,000.
He knew that even though the Wind Chime Tower was something Xiao Gui had produced, its effects were not the least bit weak.
Master Long Yuan sneered inwardly. This is the difference. Who made me a master in the eyes of the wealthy? That kid, apart from a peach wood coffin, everything else he has is trash. He’s not comparable to me at all.
"The third item, uh... a Copper Coin Sword," the auctioneer said, somewhat embarrassed. This was already the second Copper Coin Sword in today’s auction. Master Long Yuan’s previous Copper Coin Sword had sold for 3,700,000. And Chu Hao’s?
"It’s a Copper Coin Sword? Can it be fake?"
"Obviously fake, the craftsmanship is too crude."
The wealthy patrons discussed among themselves, but still, no one made a bid. Businessmen were shrewd; none wanted to be duped.
Mu Chenglong sighed. He knew Chu Hao’s ability; this Copper Coin Sword is probably real, but Chu Hao has no reputation, so no one believes in it. He was just about to make an offer and buy the Copper Coin Sword.
The crowd turned their heads in astonishment. Master Long Yuan did the same, frowning. Who is this person, daring to slap me, Long Yuan, in the face?
They saw an old man, panting as he ran, who had hurried all the way and finally arrived at Ancient Moon Residence.
Xu Ying said excitedly, "Teacher Yuan."
The newcomer was none other than Teacher Yuan from the Seventh District, the head of the department.
Master Long Yuan was also taken aback. Of course, he knew Old Yuan. This man was a renowned figure in their circle, unlike Xu Ying, who was only known by Jiang Hongyi.
Master Long Yuan himself looked to be in his sixties as well; he hurried over, very politely, and said, "Old Yuan, what brings you here!"
This was not surprising. If Du Yuezhen were still around, he would have definitely been just as polite. Unfortunately, that woman—as if fearing others might steal her coffin—had already left Ancient Moon Residence.
Old Yuan, rushed and breathless, glanced at Long Yuan and asked, "Who are you?"
Master Long Yuan was not surprised. A personage like Old Yuan was someone he looked up to—an idol of his. Indeed, an idol.
"I... I’m Xiao Yuan, Long Yuan," Long Yuan quickly introduced himself.
Old Yuan waved his hand and said, "Go! Get me a bottle of water. I’m exhausted." His age considered, running all the way over must have been hard on him.
Long Yuan immediately nodded and went to get a cup of water.
The whole venue was dumbfounded. Who was this old man? Master Long Yuan, despite appearing to be of similar age, had swiftly come forward to flatter him, even allowing the old man to hear him introduce himself as "Xiao Yuan"!
Let alone others, Zhao Chen and Qi Yi, the two disciples, were also shocked. What’s going on with Master?
After drinking a sip of water, Old Yuan had no time to bother with Long Yuan. He said to the auctioneer on stage, "What are you standing there for? Didn’t you hear 5,000,000? No matter who bids, I’ll offer double the price."
DING... Host has successfully shown off, receiving 20 Pretentiousness Points.
Look at that, having someone else show off for you, how cool is that.
The auctioneer hastily said, "5,000,000! The Copper Coin Sword is yours."
The crowd, utterly stupefied: "..."