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Huang Yueli nodded her head consecutively, "Alright, we'll then agree on this. No one is allowed to regret this."
Li Moying too nodded his head, "Alright."
Although he said that, his eyes were still filled with a layer of frost and it was until Huang Yueli pushed him aside and sat opposite him before he concealed the coldness in his eyes, as he too, sat down.
The view of the VIP room was spectacular, and looking downwards, they were able to see the entire scenario of the whole auction without missing anything.
At the very moment, a stunning beauty had already stood in the middle of the auction stage.
She smiled faintly, "Distinguished guests, welcome to Soaring Heavens Merchant Guild's annual auction. As everyone knows, today is the grandest auction which the Soaring Heavens Merchant Guild has held in the whole year, and numerous treasures will be making their appearance today. Those who had looked through the product catalogue will be very clear on the value of this year's auction, is definitely second to none in the past ten years."
"Will all distinguished guests prepare yourselves, that if you see any treasures which you are interested in, please make a timely bid otherwise it will be too late for regrets after you've missed it."
"Now the auction will officially start."
"The opening item has already been moved onto the stage, everyone do make a guess on what it is?"
Huang Yueli sat by the window as she was holding onto a piece of porcelain chinaware teacup in her hand, sipping on the tea while looking distractedly at the auction below.
On the auction stage, was a thick piece of red cloth, covering a rectangular box.
In order to light up the guests' passion, the first item to be auctioned in each auction were extremely high valued items, and in order to preserve the mystery, it would not appear in the product catalogue so as to give the guests a feeling of surprise.
So the minute the emcee said that, the place below broke out into a bustle, as many people guessed what treasure was this auction item.
Even Luo Jiyun asked curiously, "This... what's the item below the curtain?"
Cang Po Jin explained in a soft voice, "The opening auction item would normally be something extraordinary and judging from the size of the box, it would probably be some kind of Profound Armament but we don't know what..."
He was in the middle of saying that when he suddenly paused, giving a cry of surprise, "Heavens? That's..."
Not only Cang Po Jun, even the practitioners below also gave off rising and falling cries of surprise.
Even Huang Yueli and Li Moying also revealed hints of astonishment on their faces.
The beautiful emcee pulled open the curtain and opened the box, taking out a long sword which was entirely in fire red.
This long sword was a serpent sword and its entire blade was curvy like a snake. The body of the sword gave off a strong fire attributed vibration, as vaporizing fire attributed energy formed into red mist, shrouding around the surrounding of the sword blade.
Anyone who saw it knew that this sword was something extraordinary.
Whereas for those sharp eyed people, they even saw a small silver crest on the sword hilt, "Flying phoenix's mark... This is... one of the masterpieces which Grandmaster Huang had left behind back then."
The beautiful emcee smiled slightly as she spoke out, "Everyone saw this, this Ardent Cloud Sword is a ninth tier lower grade peerless Profound God Weapon which the ninth ranked Armament Grandmaster Huang Yueli had personally refined that year. The effects of Grandmaster Huang's masterpiece, I'm sure you don't need this lady to explain further."
"Although it's said that this Arden Cloud Sword is only considered as a third rate standard among Grandmaster Huang's masterpieces.... but ever since Grandmaster Huang had passed on, all the ninth tiered Profound Armaments left in this world are practically owned by someone and the number which are brought out for auction are very few. If you miss this village, there would be no such shop again."
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"The ninth tier lower Arden Cloud Sword casted by Grandmaster Huang, starting price: One hundred million high grade spirit jades."
"Will everyone please place your bids."
The beautiful emcee had just ended her sentence when a bid rang.
"One hundred and ten million."
"One hundred and twenty million."
"One hundred and fifty million."
"Two hundred million."
In a blink of an eye, the price of the Ardent Cloud Sword had already reached four hundred million high grade spirit jades.
Everyone was fighting to bid, deeply worried that if they weren't able to make it in time, the Ardent Cloud Sword would be bided by someone else.
Luo Jiyun heard the continuous cries of bidding below as he was dumbstruck, "Heavens, in a blink of an eye, this sword had already folded four times. Four hundred million high grade spirit jades. One high grade spirit jade is equivalent to one thousand pieces of medium grade spirit jades. Heavens, this... just how much money is this? I've already lost count."
Cang Po Jun had finally resumed his composure after the initial shock and smiled, "Young Master Luo, this is something that you are not aware of. the ninth tier Profound Weapon which Grandmaster Huang personally refined, had always been sold for hundred millions of high grade spirit jades. Moreover, this is from sixteen years ago... so scarce goods are always the most valuable. Grandmaster Huang's works would soar every year. Four hundred million is probably not the limit yet."
Luo Jiyun's face was completely stupefied when he heard that, "Heavens... So it's so easy for Armament Masters to earn money. Too bad, this sword isn't something which Lil Sister-in-law took out for auction, and we don't know who the seller is? Aiya, I somehow feel that we've lost a lot of money."
When Huang Yueli heard that, she casted a side glance at him as she laughed, "Alright, stop putting on an inexperienced look. It's merely a few hundred millions of high grade spirit jades. This Ardent Cloud Sword is one of my failed works when I had just ascended to ninth ranked Armament Master back then, moreover..."
Huang Yueli suddenly paused as her expression seemed as though she was in deep thoughts.
"Moreover what?" Luo Jiyun asked curiously.
Huang Yueli shook her head as she changed topics, "After I regain my ninth stage realm, I will make one for you."
Rea... Really?" Luo Jiyun had this surprise gift and was so excited that he almost fainted, "Is this for real? Lil Sister-in-law. I... I love you to bits."
Luo Jiyun excitedly pounced over and wanted to hold Huang Yueli's hand as gratitude.
In the end, in the middle of it, Li Moying flicked his sleeve and a burst of Profound Energy flew out, blocking Luo Jiyun off.
Luo Jiyun cried out "aiyo" and almost fell flat onto the ground.
Huang Yueli blinked and she looked at the man next to her, not knowing if she should laugh or cry, "You... I say, why are you jealous of Junior Brother Luo, he merely wanted to thank me. You even used Profound Energy, do you even know that you're a patient? Do you feel unwell anywhere?"
She raised her fair white face, looking attentively at Li Moying, while her little hand was placed on his chest.
Luo Jiyun finally managed to steady himself and when he turned back, he really wanted to cry with no tears.
"Do you need to be like this? I'm the one who was obviously beaten up but why isn't there anyone who is concerned if I'm feeling well or not?"
Cang Po Hun burst out laughing, "You dare to touch Grandmaster Huang, be grateful that Sovereign didn't send you flying which is already showing you mercy. Don't stand there in a blank and come over to take a look quickly. The Ardent Cloud Sword has already reached a bid of five hundred million."
Luo Jiyun hurriedly returned to sit in front of the window.
"Five hundred million. The Ardent Cloud Sword's price is now five hundred million high grade spirit jades. Are there any higher bids."
After the pricing had reached five hundred million, the entire place fell into a short moment of silence.
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This pricing, to small powerhouses, was definitely something which they were unable to afford.
To medium powerhouses, it was also a huge expense and even if they were able to bid for it successfully, the cost-performance ratio wouldn't be too high as well.
But to genuine first rate powerhouses in Sky Emperor City, this pricing was just a beginning.
"Five hundred million high grade spirit jades! Is there really no one who will continue to bid? The ninth tier Profound Weapon which Grandmaster Huang left when she was still alive, this is an extremely rare treasure which will be bided for! Currently in Soaring Heavens Continent, there are no new ninth ranked Armament Masters yet and everyone who wants a ninth tier Profound Armament would not have too many chances so don't miss this rare chance just to save a bit of money!"
The beautiful emcee's eloquence was rather good as she kept encouraging the guests to bid.
Actually, without her saying, everyone knew clearly that Huang Yueli's works were not just worth this much.
During the short moment of silent...
"Five hundred and fifty million!" An icy cold voice was heard.
The guests below the stage all raised up their heads at the same time, gazing up towards the sky.
Because this time round, the person who bided was seated in the highest level of the VIP cabin, which was to say.... He came from one of the Seven Sacred Lands!
This bid meant that, the auction had already went into the last of the spree and there was no possibility for the other ordinary buyers to partake in it any longer.
As expected, after this bid was raised, there were some other people who continued to raise the bid as well, but every single time, it would be the one who was seated in the VIP cabin to bid in the air.
"Six hundred million!"
"Six hundred and fifty million!"
"Seven hundred million!"
The pricing of the bid went higher and higher and Luo Jiyun was completely dumbstruck, "Hea... Heavens, Lil Sister-in-aw, your this.... this Profound Armament of yours is just too valuable! My Eldest Senior Brother has found a rich woman by finding you!"
When Huang Yueli heard that, she giggled as she didn't care about Li Moying's cold intent and raised her hand to caress his face.
"Isn't that so? Your Eldest Senior Brother is so handsome, so he definitely meets the mark to be a gigolo! In future, remember to serve me well!"
"Li'er!" Li Moying gave her a warning stare but Huang Yueli was totally not afraid of him as she even stuck out her tongue.
After the price had been stretched to eight hundred million, the price suddenly stopped again.
"Looks like... this Ardent Cloud Sword's auction is really about to end." Cang Po Jun sighed with emotion.
Cang Po Yu nodded, "That's right, a ninth tier lower grade Profound Weapon's pricing is normally around four to five hundred million spirit jades whereas Grandmaster Huang's work's pricing are usually much higher. But eight hundred million is roughly the limit so if they continue bidding, it would not be worthy then."
The two of them were considered as experts in differentiating treasures so the words they said were logical.
But Cang Po Yu's words had just fallen when a bid was heard coming from the opposite cabin, "Nine hundred million!"
This was a living example of being slapped on the face and Cang Po Yu's expression turned ugly instantly.
Luo Jiyun couldn't help but laughed, "Guardian Yu, Guardian Jun, the both of you have guessed wrongly?"
Cang Po Yu frowned, "This... this isn't logical? Spending nine hundred million to buy a ninth tier lower grade Profound Weapon, this pricing.... Just adding a little more and one will be able to purchase a ninth tier middle grade weapon! Who is the one who's bidding for this?"
Luo Jiyun looked out and took a look, "It's..."
When he opened his mouth, he immediately hushed up again as he looked at Huang Yueli cautiously.
Huang Yueli's expression was calm, "It's my Senior Brother Chi Xiao Jiu who's calling the bid!"
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Luo Jiyun nodded his head, "Ughh, yes. It's... it's Palace Lord Chi."
Huang Yueli laughed as she conveniently placed the teacup back onto the side table.
"I knew it was him! Other than him, there wouldn't be anyone else who is willing to bid for such a high price! To Mythical Flame Palace, this Ardent Cloud Sword's pricing is extraordinary because the other people do not know the secret inside."
Everyone was stunned and even Li Moying rose his brows and asked, "Oh? What do you mean by this?"
Huang Yueli said, "That year when I was still in Mythical Flame Palace, I've once refined a set of Profound Armor suit which were using the exact same materials as this Ardent Cloud Sword hence if that set of Profound Armor could be coordinated with the Ardent Cloud Sword, with the combination of attack and defense, the prowess will definitely increase in folds! To them, Ardent Cloud Sword's pricing is not merely just a ninth tier lower grade Profound Weapon!"
When Luo Jiyun heard that, his face was filled with irreconciliation, "What? Lil Sister-in-law, you actually still left so many Profound Weapons back in Mythical Flame Palace! You've really left these scums a good deal! How do they even have the cheek to use the Profound Armaments that you have refined? Moreover, now it's a complete set!"
Huang Yueli spoke out helplessly, "There's no choice about this. That year I also did not expect that I'd be betrayed by my best friend! Mythical Flame Palace is where my sect is so naturally there would be a number of good stuff left there, but.... I'll get it all back soon or later!"
Speaking of this, a smile was suddenly revealed on her face, "Speaking of this, Chi Xiao Jiu definitely had not expected that this Ardent Cloud Sword had actually been snapped broken thirty over years ago, when I was in a middle of a battle while in experience learning!"
"What? Snapped broken? But the sword below.... Totally like it's totally undamaged?" Cang Po Jun had a shock.
Huang Yueli smiled, "You're not Armament Masters so naturally you'd not be able to tell the knack of this. Actually this sword had later been re-refined by someone else, joining the two parts together. The Armament Master who restored the Ardent Cloud Sword indeed has not too bad skills. After the restoration, it is still able to display ninety percent of that year's power."
Cang Po Jun said, "So it's like this."
Huang Yueli nodded and said, "To ordinary buyers, ninety percent power is more than enough for use. But to this Senior Brother of mine, it wouldn't be that good of a matter. Different materials are needed to be added to proceed with the refining, which is to say that this Ardent Cloud Sword already has impurities and the materials used are no longer the same as the Profound Armor which is kept in Mythical Flame Palace. So it cannot be combined into a set any longer."
As she was saying that, she was rapping the table as her lips curled.
When Luo Jiyun saw her smile, not knowing why, his heart suddenly turned chilly and he couldn't help but shuddered.
Lil Sister-in-law obviously looked pure and pretty when she smiled, but why was it that, he... felt so frightened?
Li Moying turned his head and took a look at her, as a smile flashed past his eyes.
"Since that's the case... what are you still waiting for? Need me to help you bid?"
He abruptly opened his mouth as a mellow and magnetic voice was filled with indulgence and adoration.
Huang Yueli giggled, "No need, I'll do it myself!"
At this point in time, the beautiful emcee on the stage was already counting down, "Nine hundred million! Nine hundred million high grade spirit jades! Are there any higher bids than this? Nine hundred million once! Nine hundred million twice! Nine hundred million th...."
"One billion!"
A crisp and sweet voice suddenly floated in the air.
The entire scenario turned silent, as everyone lifted their heads in shock, looking towards the location where the voice originated from.
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By the time they saw the position of the cabin clearly, everyone revealed an enlightened look.
"Oh... so it's someone from Blue Profound Sect who's bidding! No wonder they're the Number One Sacred Lands, they're so generous when calling out bids! Just one bid and it jacked up to one billion high grade spirit jades!"
"This time, Blue Profound Sect's guests only has one Young Miss Bai so surely it's not her who's calling the big right? She opened her mouth and called out for the heavenly price of one billion to buy a ninth tier lower grade Profound Weapon, won't you make a huge loss? Young Sect Master Li actually doesn't control her at all?"
"Control her? Why does he need to control her? The Number One Sacred Lands have vast fortunes so this isn't really considered as a lot of money right? There has always been an anecdote of using thousand gold to win the beauty's smile so this isn't considered as something strange isn't it?"
".... This Bai Ruoli is just too lucky! What kind of innate talent and social standing does Young Sect Master Li have? He's actually willing to discard a thousand gold for her?"
Many young ladies were gnashing their teeth secretly as their hearts were filled with jealousy.
...
Whereas in Mythical Flame Palace's cabin , Chi Xiao Jiu's face was overcast with dark clouds.
"What the hell? Why did Blue Profound Sect's people suddenly stick a pole suddenly like this? That Li Moying isn't of Fire attribute at all, why does he fight over this Ardent Cloud Sword with This Seat for?"
He was originally an extremely handsome looking man as well but unfortunately there was a scar on the right side of his face, which had spoiled his countenance, making him look rather sinister instead.
Ling Qing Yu who was dressed in a light green blouse and wrap skirt who was seated next to him, pondered in deep thoughts.
"I heard that Li Moying's fiancée is of fire attribute so perhaps that young lass bid for this is for her own use. Speaking of that, Blue Profound Sect is indeed rich, willing to come out with such a high price for a direct disciple... Palace Lord Chi, are you going to continue increasing the bid?"
Chi Xiao Jiu sneered, "Increase! Of course we have to increase! The Ardent Cloud Sword is something that This Seat must obtain! This young lass indeed has guts to dare to snatch the sword with This Seat, too bad... she's destined not to be able to win!"
Saying that, he took a deep breath and called out, "1.1 billion!"
...
When Huang Yueli bided, the beautiful emcee was already shocked beyond words as she was entirely stunned.
She had not expected that she had just regained her senses when she heard Chi Xiao Jiu bidding again.
1.1 billion high grade spirit jades!
Even to the Seven Sacred Lands, this was a rather huge expense!
Using this amount to purchase a ninth tier lower grade Profound Weapon, to tell the truth, it was considered as a heavenly price. Soaring Heavens Merchant Guild auctioned the Ardent Cloud Sword, originally had the intention to sell it off at seven to eight hundred million but now it actually jumped directly to 1.1 billion!
To the beautiful emcee, the percentage which she had obtained had increased by quite a huge bit and this time round, her smile couldn't be concealed.
"1.1 billion! 1.1 billion high grade spirit jades! The guests in Number Seven VIP cabin is indeed driven! May I ask... guests in Number Six VIP cabin, will you still be following?"
To tell the truth, the emcee was just casually asking.
The price had already been raised to this high and if they continued raising it, it would simply be too dumb.
Moreover speaking, Chi Xiao Jiu was the head of the Mythical Flame Palace, one of the Seven Sacred Lands. Li Moying's young fiancée was only Blue Profound Sect's direct disciple, how did she ever have the guts to go up against Palace Lord Chi?
However, the truth was out of everyone's expectations.
When the emcee asked, a melodious sweet voice rang again, "Of course we'll follow! Adding one hundred million at a time is just too slow! Palace Lord Chi is Sky Emperor City's first rate character, why are you so petty! I'll bid.... 1.5 million!"