Call me trash? I can instantly kill an S-level talent with just one yuan!

"The items up front are all from the nine factions, including our Hongyu Fruit. Next, there will be some precious items brought back from abroad by the Martial Arts Association, which is a national organization. Finally, we'll get the even rarer treasures from the secret realm."

Lin Xiao explained from the side.

Ye Chen kept his gaze fixed on the venue below, responding with only a few words here and there.

Soon, a spotlight shone on a captivating figure.

A soft, bell-like voice rang out:

"I am Liu'er, and I am the auctioneer today."

"Please allow me to first express my gratitude to all the guests."

As she spoke, the girl bowed gracefully.

"Enough with the chit-chat, let's officially begin the 13th Nine Star Auction!"

"The first item up for auction is a glass tree branch and bud."

As she spoke, a maid came up carrying a tray covered with a red cloth.

The red cloth was lifted, revealing a branch with a glassy sheen.

Liu'er picked up the microphone with a smile on her lips. "According to our professional testing agency, this branch has received professional nourishment and has a survival rate of up to 63.9%! The starting price is 500 million, and the minimum increment is 100 million. Those who are interested can start bidding."

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man with a large belly in the audience raised a sign representing 200 million.

At the same time, a spotlight shone on him, and the man's face beamed with glory.

Liu'er's eyes lit up with joy. "Great! This friend has offered 700 million. Are there any higher bids?"

At this moment, another wealthy woman raised a sign that represented 500 million.

"1200 million! Is there any left? Everyone, the Crystal Tree is a sacred tree that can purify the mind, greatly aiding cultivation and benefiting future generations for countless years. Moreover, the success rate is as high as 63.9%! You might regret it for the rest of your life if you miss out."

"Alright! The person in the back row has bid 3000 million!"

"3200 million!"

"3500 million!"

……

The Lin family auction room is located on the second floor.

Ye Chen clicked his tongue. "Is the competition already this fierce for the first item?"

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "Money can be earned back, but resources are dwindling with every use. Besides, tens of millions is just a drop in the ocean for those big powers."

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, the lights came on in another auction room on the second floor.

It was also a large family, but Ye Chen didn't recognize them.

Liu'er's excited voice followed immediately: "One hundred million! A friend has offered one hundred million! Is there anyone higher? Someone is willing to offer one hundred million, which means the item's value matches the offer. Everyone, are you still hesitating? Don't miss out on this treasure!"

Ye Chen scoffed, "Isn't that a foul?"

Lin Xiao's lips curled into a smile. "The art of persuasive conversation is a basic skill for auctioneers. Being able to be persuaded by her only shows that you lack self-control. You can't blame anyone else."

Ye Chen smiled; he had learned something new.

finally.

The glass branch was sold for 100 million, and no one raised the price afterward.

Obviously, nobody's a fool.

One hundred million has already exceeded the value of this thing itself.

"The second item is the Blazing Fruit."

As Liu'er finished speaking.

The maid came up again with a tray, and when the red cloth was lifted, three bright red fruits, as if they were burning with flames, were revealed.

"As everyone here should know, this is a specialty of the Hong family—the fruit of the Blazing Flame Tree. It has a tremendous amplifying effect on fire-type talents and is a treasure that has a chance to raise talent levels! The starting price is 5000 per fruit, and each bid must not be less than 500 million. Now, let the auction begin!"

"6000 million!"

"7500 million!"

"One hundred million! The person on the second floor has bid one hundred million per coin. Is there anyone bidding higher?"

"Great! 150 million! Anything higher?"

"One hundred and eighty million!"

"3 million! A friend has offered 3 million! Anyone else?"

……

In just one minute, the price soared six or seven times, and it continues to rise.

Ye Chen was laughing happily on the second floor.

If a fruit that only enhances a single attribute can fetch this price, then his Hongyu Fruit is applicable to all talents and also has the effect of improving root bone and meridians. I wonder what price it will reach.

soon.

The three Blazing Fruits were auctioned off to a family on the second floor, with each fruit fetching a final price of 6 million, for a total price of nearly 5500 billion!

Ye Chen became even more excited.

……

Time flies.

One item after another was sold at auction; there was no such thing as an item failing to sell.

When the fourteenth item was brought out, Ye Chen immediately became extremely focused.

Liu'er loudly announced:

"Next, we will be auctioning a brand new item: the Jade Fruit!"

The red cloth was lifted, revealing three exquisite fruits with a bluish hue.

"According to the bidder, this Jade Fruit has the effect of simultaneously improving physical constitution and talent, and can also reshape meridians. With three effects combined, it is absolutely the top of the top treasures, one is worth three!"

"However, I must also tell you the truth: the Hongyu Fruit has not been verified. The specific situation depends on the actual effects after consumption. I can only guarantee one thing: the Hongyu Fruit is 100% a beneficial fruit and does not contain any harmful ingredients. Everyone can consume it with peace of mind."

"Due to the special nature of the items, this auction allows single-item bidding. The starting price is 1000 million per piece, and the minimum increment is 100 million. Bidding may now begin!"

The words fell.

The entire place was so quiet you could hear it.

For a moment, no one made a bid.

This scene left Ye Chen stunned on the spot.

He hurriedly looked at Lin Xiao, his eyes seeming to ask: Hey, what's going on? What happened to the minimum of several billion?

Lin Xiao was also somewhat helpless.

He forgot one thing.

He previously said that he would guarantee a minimum of several billion, which was because the effects of this product were widely known. Products like "Angel's Tears" and "Eternal Stalactites" became popular only after others had tested them and confirmed their effectiveness.

Even he himself initially did not believe that a simple drop of medicine could heal his wounded origins that had lasted for many years.

As for the Hongyu Fruit now, no one even knows where it comes from or what kind of tree it grows from. Everything is unknown, so how can we talk about its effects?

Thinking of this, he glanced at Ye Chen, who was "eagerly waiting," shook his head helplessly, and stood up.

As he stood up, Lin Feiyu, Bai Ningbing, and the others all looked over.

At the same time, a spotlight shone on us.

Even Liu'er, who had been looking somewhat disappointed, instantly brightened up.

Just as Liu'er was about to announce Lin Xiao's bid...

Lin Xiao did not raise the sign, but instead slowly spoke in full view of everyone:

"Excuse me, everyone, I am Lin Xiao. I am not here for bidding, but simply to explain the origin of this Hongyu Fruit. Indeed, this is an item from the Lin family's auction!"

These words immediately caused an uproar in the room.

All eyes turned to them.

Not only was Ye Chen shocked, but Liu'er in the audience was also completely bewildered.

In all her years of hosting auctions, this was the first time she had encountered a bidder who had proactively revealed their identity.

This is absolutely defying the world!

If someone with malicious intent takes advantage of this opportunity to target a specific individual and manipulate the situation, the person who exposes the individual could face unbearable consequences!

Lin Xiao, on the other hand, remained calm and sat back down after finishing his statement.

As the spotlight went out, Ye Chen and the others disappeared back into the darkness.

And in the field.

Spotlights lit up one after another.

"One hundred million! Three coins!"

"Three hundred million! Three coins!"

"One billion! Or three coins!"

Liu'er's face flushed red, and her bids grew louder and louder.