In the gloomy auction venue, pairs of eyes were glued to the projector screen. It was a video:
In the vast sea with turbulent waves, the islands were scattered like stars in the sky, like inlaid gems. A soaring eagle swooped down toward an isolated island. The isolated island was very large, tens of square kilometers in area. Undulating mountains, lush trees, beautiful birdsong, fragrant flowers, and colorful butterflies frolicking on the peaks.
At the highest peak in the center of the island was a majestic castle full of European style. The flat road branched into three roads at the top of the mountain. One led to the castle, one led to the nearby parking lot, and the last one led to the helipad.
Looking at the isolated island from above, one would be surprised to find that there were nine hills extending thousands of meters into the sea. At the end of each hill was a European style pavilion. Following the mountain path down to the sea, there was a private pier where passenger ships were anchored.
"Nine Dragons Spitting Pearl?
How is this possible? "
Tan Xiu's pupils shrunk and his eyes were filled with disbelief. His body slightly trembled at this moment, and his heart was like a raging storm.
He once had an excellent Fengshui treasure land when he was in the Immortal World. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi there was rich, and the spiritual energy in the Earth Vein was abundant. Cultivating there would definitely yield twice the results with half the effort. And that place was called the Nine Dragons Spitting Pearl Secret Domain.
The video ended.
The lights in the auction venue were turned on again. The auctioneer smiled and said, "This video is the last item for today's auction. It's Nine Dragons Island in the Pacific Ocean, and its neighboring island is South Bird Island. The distance between the two is 2,000 nautical miles.
"This private island was originally owned by the owner of a European consortium. But unfortunately, the island has just been developed for two and a half years, and the owner of the consortium had to sell it due to special reasons. It just so happens that the Big Boss of our auction has a good relationship with the owner of the island, so he entrusted the auction to us.
"The guests who are qualified to participate in the Bauhinia Auction are the real tycoons in the country. I'm sure many people will be interested in this Fengshui treasure land. So, I won't waste any more time. The auction of this private island will now begin. "
"Its base price is 500 million, and each increment must be no less than 10 million. The bidding begins now."
As the auctioneer's voice fell, the hundreds of people participating in the auction below started whispering. After all, this was a transaction worth at least 500 million. Although they were all very rich, 500 million was not a small amount to them.
"This island is not bad."
Miao Wentang had a smile on his face, but he had no intention of bidding. He glanced at Tan Xiu and then turned his head to another direction. He looked at Shao Mingzhen and asked with a smile, "If I remember correctly, you're planning to buy a house abroad. How was it? Are you interested? "
Shao Mingzhen was silent for a moment. He slowly shook his head and said, "The base price of this private island is indeed not high. If he could get it for 500 million, he would be able to make some money even if he sold it after buying it. But everyone knows this problem. So, I think even one billion won't necessarily be enough to buy it. I'm not a tycoon, so I can't compare to you. So, I'll start being a bystander! "
Miao Wentang couldn't help laughing and said, "If you really want to buy it, I can lend it to you. I can't take out more than that, but 1 billion is still within my means. "
Shao Mingzhen said with a smile, "I'll take a look first!"
Tan Xiu stood up and walked to the back corner of the auction venue. He then dialed a cell number.
Star City.
Chen Zhizhong, who had just bought a villa in South Gate Town, was sitting cross-legged in the study room as he earnestly practiced the cultivation technique taught to him by Tang Xiu. He used to be a cultivator, but what he cultivated was True Qi, which was very different from immortal cultivation techniques.
However …
There were thousands of Great Daos, but all roads lead to the same destination.
Because of his previous foundation, he was working hard to transform his True Qi into True Essence.
"Ring, ring, ring …"
His cell phone suddenly rang, causing Chen Zhizhong to wake up from his cultivation. Suddenly, an angry expression appeared on his face. He grabbed the cell phone and looked at the caller ID. The angry expression on his face instantly disappeared without a trace and was replaced with a bit of respect as he pressed the answer button.
"Master, are you looking for me?"
"I need money. The more, the better. How much money can you transfer in 10 minutes? "
"…"
Chen Zhizhong was silent for half a minute. His mind was constantly thinking. After half a minute, he said, "About 3 billion. Time is too tight. If you can give me half a day, I can get 5 billion or even more. "
Tan Xiu said, "I'll give you my account number. Ten minutes later, transfer 3 billion to my account."
"Alright!"
Chen Zhizhong complied. He no longer cared about his cultivation and began to make calls.
Jingmen Island, auction venue.
Shao Mingzhen and Miao Wentang were chatting together. Suddenly, they noticed that Tan Xiu had left his seat and immediately looked at each other in dismay. Tan Xiu had just left his seat to make a phone call. After he came back, he began to participate in the auction of the Millennium Ginseng.
"Brother Miao, could it be that Tan Xiu wants to participate in the auction? Does he fancy that private island? "Shao Mingzhen's eyes flashed with a surprised expression as he asked in a low voice.
Miao Wentang said in a low voice, "It's very likely. Look at his serious expression, I feel that this matter is most likely true. However, I really don't understand why he would run to the Pacific Ocean to buy a private island at such a young age. Could it be that he wants to move to that island and live a secluded life? "
Shao Mingzhen said with a forced smile, "I can't see through him. I really can't see through him! To be honest, Tan Xiu's age and appearance give me a strong contradictory feeling. I simply can't figure out how such a young man's words and actions don't have the slightest bit of a young man's attitude? On the contrary, he looks like a wise man with deep schemes. "
"He's an evildoer."
Miao Wentang said with certainty.
Tan Xiu returned to his seat and quietly waited for the money to be transferred to his account. Although he could see the strange expression on Miao Wentang's and Shao Mingzhen's faces, he didn't explain.
If the Millennium Ginseng was something he really wanted, then this private island was something he must get. Even if he had to snatch it, he must get his hands on it.
"510 million."
The nouveau riche fat middle-aged man was the first to bid.
"520 million."
"550 million."
"…"
In the last round of the auction, the number of people participating in the auction was relatively less compared to the previous rounds. But there were still more than a dozen people who were constantly increasing the price. Among them, the one who bid the most jubilant was the fat middle-aged man wearing the golden chain. After seven or eight minutes, the price had climbed to 1.48 billion.
"1.5 billion!"
A trace of sweat appeared on the fat middle-aged man's forehead as he still shouted.
"2 billion!"
Another old man, who was over 70 years old, raised the card in his hand and shouted.
The fat middle-aged man suddenly turned his head. His eyes were brimming with anger as he stared at the old man. After gasping for a few times, he shouted again, "2.1 billion."
At this price, only the old man and the fat middle-aged man were still bidding. The old man was expressionless, as if he turned a blind eye to the anger on the fat middle-aged man's face. He once again bid, "2.2 billion."
"2.3 billion!"
The fat middle-aged man's voice was somewhat hoarse, but he still persisted.
However!
What made him turn angry was that the old man silently shook his head and no longer bid.
"Phew …"
The fat middle-aged man wiped the sweat on his forehead and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He had actually reached his limit and would have to give up if he increased the price again.
A smile appeared on the corner of the auctioneer's mouth. His eyes flickered as he smilingly said, "The price of Nine Dragons Island has now climbed to 2.3 billion. It's indeed a terrifying number, but I think there should be some people who haven't bid yet. After all, a private island of tens of square kilometers has been developed and constructed. If it's properly utilized, it will definitely be a paradise on earth, a kingdom of its own. "
"There are no laws in the real world on Nine Dragons Island. Whoever owns the entire island will be the king of this land, the one with the most power. If the owner of Nine Dragons Island is willing, he can apply internationally to establish a new country. "
"This place is a dream, a paradise. I want to ask, is there anyone else who wants to increase the price? Is there anyone else who wants to become the owner of Nine Dragons Island? "
The entire auction venue fell into a dead silence.
Everyone was watching each other. They were incited by the auctioneer's words and their emotions had been completely stirred. Yet, they couldn't come up with so much liquid capital. Otherwise, it would have a very serious impact on their career, and it would be a huge blow to their foundation.
They were tempted!
But they were helpless!
This was the truest portrayal of their hearts.
A trace of disappointment was revealed on the auctioneer's beautiful face. Although the price of 2.3 billion had exceeded her expectation, she still hoped that this island could be sold at a higher price.
On the contrary, the fat middle-aged man was the exact opposite. A smile appeared on his face, and he even looked a bit proud. His eyes swept over the last old man who bid against him, and then subconsciously glanced at Tan Xiu.
"2.5 billion!"
Tan Xiu's voice echoed in the auction venue.
In an instant …
Everyone in the entire auction venue revealed a strange expression. No one thought that Tan Xiu, who couldn't even buy a millennium ginseng, would unexpectedly bid for this private island. Moreover, he even bid a sky-high price!
Did he have that much money?
Where did he get such courage from?
And …
Who was he?
Questions surged in everyone's heart.
Miao Wentang, Shao Mingzhen, and even the sage-like Dao Master Ziyi, who was sitting next to Tan Xiu, were shocked by Tan Xiu's big move. They looked at Tan Xiu with disbelief. They didn't expect that Tan Xiu would actually be able to come up with so much money!
Shao Mingzhen gently touched Miao Wentang and said in a low voice, "You advise him not to mess around here. The Big Boss behind this auction is very powerful. We absolutely can't afford to provoke him. "
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