area51novel 363. Bidding High and Low
363. Bidding High and Low
"What's wrong, Qinglin?" Xiao Yan asked with concern. Among the group, Qinglin was the strongest, but she was also the easiest to get along with. Qinglin was the kind of person who could get along well with anyone.
This was the first time Xiao Yan had ever seen Qing Lin in this state.
Qing Lin immediately explained to Xiao Yan, "Young Master, Grandma left many things in my mind, which will gradually be unlocked as my strength improves. Among the things I've seen are the patterns on that medicine cauldron!"
Xiao Yan knew that Mingmei had left Qinglin many valuable things. A nine-star Dou Sheng, and once the strongest person on the continent, the legacy she left behind was an inexhaustible treasure. Since Mingmei valued this medicine cauldron, it couldn't be simple. Furthermore, considering Lin Xiuya's words that the cauldron was unearthed from an ancient ruin, its value was undoubtedly extraordinary!
"Young Master, although I cannot determine exactly what it is, I believe Qinglin, its value is definitely far greater than just being a medicine cauldron!"
Seeing Qinglin's anxiety, Xiao Yan patted her head reassuringly: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
At this moment, after seeing Xiao Yan and Qing Lin's actions, both Little Fairy Doctor and Mu Qingluan had some changes in their eyes.
Outside the room, the previously lively auction atmosphere cooled down for the first time. Everyone could see the ancient simplicity and extraordinary origins of the medicine cauldron. However, everyone present was astute; they all knew the cauldron's purpose perfectly well—it existed solely for refining elixirs! This cauldron had a significant chip, rendering it unusable for alchemy. Moreover, no one understood such an ancient artifact, and even if they were to spend a great deal of money to recast it, it would be impossible to begin. Buying it would only make it a decorative item, and no one had any interest in such things.
In this atmosphere where no one wanted to be the first to bid, Lin Xiuya continued to explain the exhibit from the center of the booth. After repeatedly asking and still no one made a bid, Lin Xiuya's eyes revealed an expression of certainty. Then, after one last inquiry, he prepared to send the ancient cauldron away.
But as soon as he asked, someone made a bid for the first time!
"Number 66, successful bid!" Lin Xiuya looked at room number 66. He knew that Xiao Yan was inside, but he hadn't expected Xiao Yan to be interested in this.
Inside the room, Little Fairy Doctor smiled and said, "You're ruthless enough, insisting on pushing me to the very last moment."
"These guys are not simple. Making an offer too early might cause some trouble." Xiao Yan remained calm, but Qing Lin was in a bad mood. She really hoped that Xiao Yan could buy the item, but Xiao Yan said he was aware of the situation, so she didn't dare to say anything that might affect his judgment.
After Xiao Yan made his bid, everyone was indeed somewhat surprised, but no one else dared to compete with him. After all, most people still felt that Xiao Yan's bid was merely out of curiosity about the ancient artifact, not because the cauldron actually possessed any real value. Some, who considered themselves exceptionally discerning, secretly mocked the people in room 66 for their shortsightedness, failing to see that the object was merely a facade.
Just as Lin Xiuya was about to announce that room number sixty-six had purchased the ancient cauldron, a voice reached his ears once again.
Lin Xiuyan personally presided over the auction, a task he had always performed admirably, displaying remarkable composure. However, for the first time today, Lin Xiuyan's expression changed! Hearing the sudden voice, Lin Xiuyan's face also shifted abruptly, and he asked uncertainly, "Guest of Room Three, are you sure you're willing to bid like this?"
Lin Xiuya's words also attracted the attention of many people. What price did the owner of Room 3 offer that could surprise Lin Xiuya so much? Could it be that this unassuming ancient cauldron really has a secret that everyone has not seen through?
Their doubts didn't last long before they were confirmed in the most direct way.
A cheerful and carefree voice rang out: "Chief Lin, you heard me correctly, it's a Rank 8 pill!"
"You just shouted it out like that? Who's in room number three?"
"Are even eighth-grade pills being put up for auction so casually?"
"What kind of being lives in room number three, capable of producing an eighth-grade pill?"
Countless speculations and curiosity about Room 3 arose immediately, and everyone immediately confirmed that the ancient medicine cauldron was definitely not simple! The person inside Room 3 was equally extraordinary; he actually shouted out his secret bid—how confident was he?
Of course, an eighth-grade item wasn't a real problem for everyone, but the majority of people were still conflicted. Those who could continue bidding faced a huge dilemma: the ancient cauldron was indeed extraordinary, but they couldn't see through it at all. Even if they won the bid, would they really be able to understand its mysteries? If they couldn't see anything in the end, then all their current exorbitant bids would have been for nothing!
Xiao Yan was even more frustrated. His seemingly sure bid had caused such trouble, and he frowned deeply. Room Three's bid was far too straightforward and blunt; most people would have given up immediately. But Xiao Yan glanced back at Qing Lin, whose unwavering determination remained. Although Qing Lin didn't say anything, her eyes told Xiao Yan he could continue!
Xiao Yan gritted his teeth and said, "I'll risk it!"
Two recipes for Rank 8 pills, and five Rank 7 pills! This is the price Xiao Yan paid! There's no way around it because Rank 8 alchemists are extremely rare, and the value of Rank 8 pills is worlds apart from that of Rank 7 pills.
Lin Xiuya was somewhat surprised when he saw Xiao Yan's offer. Neither he nor the person behind the scenes who brought out the ancient cauldron expected it to sell for such a high price!
"Bidder number 66, successful bid!"
As soon as Lin Xiuya finished speaking, the mysterious voice followed without hesitation, saying, "Two grade eight pills!"
"Are all Grade 8 elixirs as common as cabbages?"
"Just who is this Number Three?"
But it wasn't over yet! Not long after, Lin Xiuya heard the voice again, his tone slightly unnatural: "Number sixty-six, successful bid!"
Looking at the exhibition booth, Xiao Yan felt a surge of excitement; the feeling of spending lavishly was indeed quite wonderful.
The mysterious voice rang out again, and after hearing it three times, Xiao Yan was finally able to confirm that the person in room number three was the young man with exceptionally strong soul power whom he had met twice before.
His offer was made almost immediately after Lin Xiuya's words, without the slightest hesitation.
"Three pills, grade eight!"