"Eighty-five thousand!"
"Eighty-eight thousand!"
"Ninety thousand!"
"One hundred and ten thousand!"
"One hundred and ten thousand!"
…
In just a short period of time, the price of the saber had exceeded one hundred thousand. Even Li Lin was secretly shocked. Eighty thousand gold taels was twice as expensive as before. Li Lin thought that such a high price would make many people hesitate.
But from the looks of it, the past month had fully aroused the hunger in everyone's hearts. Adding the words' one of a kind 'to the price, it further ignited everyone's enthusiasm for the auction.
"One hundred and fifteen thousand!"
"One hundred and eighteen thousand!"
"One hundred and twenty thousand!"
…
The bidding price was still increasing, and the Imperial Army members watching from the outside felt their blood boiling. This was a true treasured saber, one that was truly priceless.
When treasured sabers in the outside world were worth less than six hundred gold taels, only the Imperial Army members would be able to see treasured weapons worth ten thousand gold taels. Even though the price of the saber was expensive, many people had been preparing for this auction since a month and a half ago, even after the battle between Commander Zhao and Commander Huang.
"This is too exciting! That's one hundred and twenty thousand gold taels! It's several times more expensive than before! "
"Why don't you take a look at how heavy this saber is? I've never heard of it before, and the materials used are two times more than before! Furthermore, this is the first saber of a master. Even if we don't use it, we can still sell it in the future! "
"Did you see that? That's Commander Jing! Even Commander Jing is here! This was a true aristocratic family with deep foundations and inheritances. The Jing Clan was one of the top prestigious clans in the Sui Dynasty. Those prestigious clans outside can't compare to it! "
"That's right! Even though the Jing Clan doesn't stand out in the outside world, their reputation is far from that of those prestigious clans outside. But in reality, this was a true aristocratic family, a true colossus. Normally, they wouldn't even let you know. One hundred and twenty thousand gold taels isn't much to such a secretive clan. "
"That's right! Also, the Bai Clan is a sixth-generation Imperial Army general. It would be a wonder if they would let such an opportunity slip by. There are too many monks and not enough gruel! "
…
At the back of the hall, the faces of the crowd were flushed red, as though they were on steroids. They were even more excited than those who were participating in the auction. It was truly worth it to be able to spectate here for ten gold taels.
In the Imperial Army, who would care about ten gold taels?
"One hundred and thirty nine thousand!"
"140,000!"
"One hundred forty one thousand!"
"142,000!"
"One hundred and forty-two thousand five hundred!"
…
There was a limit to the value of any weapon, but it was not infinite. When the price reached 140,000, the increment gradually slowed down.
Obviously, in everyone's hearts, the true price of this weapon should be around 150,000, not more than that.
"Not bad!"
Behind Li Lin, Zhao Fengchen nodded slightly. This price had already exceeded his expectations. It was quite good. It was apparent that this weapon was very popular among the Imperial Army.
"Hehe!"
Logically speaking, this price was not bad. However, Li Lin couldn't help but laugh when he saw this scene. He had heard from Wang Chong before. This time, the sword was very similar. It used a new technology, and compared to the previous WuZi Steel weapons, there was an additional process.
Almost immediately, Li Lin keenly realized that there was a huge business opportunity in this.
"Everyone, speaking of which, none of you have seen a real saber. Now, I'll let everyone take a look! "
Li Lin suddenly grabbed the hilt of the saber and pulled it lightly.
Klang!
A clear and melodious dragon's roar resounded in the ears of everyone in the hall. Following that, a cold light leaped up like a flood dragon and streaked across the ceiling above the hall. All the lights in the room suddenly dimmed at this moment and were robbed of their light.
Everyone's heart skipped a beat. When they took a closer look, they realized that Li Lin was holding a uniquely shaped saber. This was a seven chi long saber. From the tip of the saber to the hilt, it was an extremely uniform length of two fingers. On top of that, the massive arc of the saber seemed to exude a soul-stirring sense of beauty.
What was even more stifling was the magical inscriptions on the saber. It exuded an extreme sense of beauty, and at the same time, it exuded an intimidating sense of aggression. It was as though the saber had left one's grasp and was preparing to launch an attack, exerting an immense pressure on one's heart.
In an instant, the originally noisy hall suddenly became extremely quiet.
Zhao Fengchen was just about to pick up the tea gu on the table, but upon seeing this sight, he was stunned for a moment, and his hand was just about to press down on it. As he was in a rush, he didn't have the time to take a good look at the saber that Li Lin had brought over.
He thought that since they were both made of WuZi Steel, there shouldn't be much of a difference between them. However, Zhao Fengchen suddenly realized that the saber in Li Lin's hand was slightly different from his.
It wasn't just in terms of appearance!
Swoosh!
Seeing that he had attracted the attention of the entire hall, Li Lin nodded in satisfaction. Shua! With a flick of his wrist, Li Lin brandished his saber in the air.
Li Lin's movement wasn't huge, but the effect of his saber was astonishing.
"Hu!"
The temperature in the massive hall suddenly plummeted, and from where Li Lin was standing, a huge gale suddenly blew. Due to Li Lin's slight movement, the calm air flow suddenly fell into disorder.
The air seemed to have been sliced into millions of pieces, and even the area in front of the empty metal table was torn apart, forming numerous vortexes.
On Zhao Fengchen's left and right, upon seeing this sight, the eyes of the two commanders who weren't too concerned abruptly narrowed and their faces warped.
How sharp!
Li Lin's strength was on a completely different level from that of Wang Chong's. The commotion caused by his saber was far greater than that of Wang Chong's.
Everyone present was an expert, and with a single glance, they could tell that Li Lin's saber was sharp to the extreme. It was on a completely different level from Zhao Fengchen's saber.
"Ah! My clothes! "
The Imperial Army members participating in the auction suddenly exclaimed in shock. An Imperial Army member lowered his head to look at the undergarments that were exposed from his collar in shock.
Unknowingly, the undergarments that were exposed had been torn apart by Li Lin's saber!
At this moment, everyone looked at the seven chi long saber in Li Lin's hand once more, and their gazes immediately changed.
This saber … was simply too sharp!
Wielding such a saber, it wouldn't be a problem for him to challenge an even stronger opponent than him. Not only would he not be at a disadvantage, his opponent might even be intimidated by him.
"150,000 taels! Lord Li, I want this saber! "
Suddenly, someone raised his hand and shouted loudly.
"160,000 taels! I want it! "
"180,000 taels!"
"190,000 taels!"
… …
The others also came to a realization, and the crowd went into a frenzy. This saber had already reached an inconceivable level, and it was practically a killing machine.
More importantly, there was no market for it!
"200,000 taels!"
A voice shouted.
"Great!"
Li Lin's face flushed in agitation, and he clenched his fists tightly. The reason why he intentionally didn't draw his saber previously was for this moment. And now, he had achieved his goal.
"Wait a moment!"
All of a sudden, a cold bellow sounded. This voice was incredibly loud, and it harnessed immense might, causing the ceiling of the hall to tremble.
This abrupt change caused the entire hall to fall silent. Countless gazes turned toward the direction where the voice came from. With this glance, many people revealed astonished expressions.
"Lord Huang!"
"Lord Huang!"
"General Huang!"
… …
Some of the Imperial Army members seated at the front row stood up and bowed slightly to show their respect.
"Huang Xiaotian! What are you doing here? "
At the top of the hall, Zhao Fengchen was seated upright, but upon seeing that person, his expression turned cold and he abruptly stood up. A majestic aura gushed forth like a tidal wave.
The temperature in the hall plummeted, and the atmosphere abruptly turned tense.
Amidst the crowd, there was a black-skinned man with a muscular body reminiscent of a bear. He was no other than Zhao Fengchen's nemesis in the royal palace, Huang Xiaotian.
Due to the selection battle, Zhao Fengchen and Huang Xiaotian had fallen out. And after the selection battle, their relationship became even more tense. No one could have expected Huang Xiaotian to appear at this moment.
In an instant, the entire hall fell silent. Everyone held their breath, and no one dared to speak. The atmosphere was incredibly tense.
"Hmph! Since you can come, why can't I? Does the Cold Palace have your surname? Besides, weren't you the ones who invited me here? "
Huang Xiaotian's eyes were as sharp as copper bells, and his black beard gave him a boorish appearance. His voice was extremely loud, and it felt as though he was being unreasonable.
Weng!
Before Huang Xiaotian could finish his words, he flicked his wrist, and a metal slip appeared on his fingertips.
Upon seeing this metal slip, Zhao Fengchen's complexion immediately turned awful. He abruptly turned his head to look at Li Lin.
"It wasn't me, I don't know either …"
This sight was too abrupt, and Li Lin's complexion wasn't much better than Zhao Fengchen's. Zhao Fengchen and Huang Xiaotian were like fire and water, and in Zhao Fengchen's heart, Huang Xiaotian was a taboo.
Wasn't this fellow trying to ruin Zhao Fengchen's reputation by appearing here?
However, Li Lin knew that the metal slip in Huang Xiaotian's hand wasn't from him. He was on the same boat as Zhao Fengchen, and ruining Zhao Fengchen's reputation was equivalent to ruining his own. How could he possibly do that?
Sss!
Seeing Li Lin shake his head, Zhao Fengchen took in a deep breath, and his complexion improved. Without a doubt, Huang Xiaotian's supporters in the Imperial Army weren't any lesser than his.
There was a high chance that Huang Xiaotian's Imperial Army subordinates bought Li Lin's metal slip and gave it to Huang Xiaotian.
"Huang Xiaotian, what are you trying to do? This isn't your encampment! "
"General Huang, don't mess around!"
"Look at this place. Even though the auction is organized by Lord Zhao and Li Lin, the ones who are buying the sword are our brothers. But the ones who want to buy the sword are our brothers. If you dare to cause trouble, then it's the same as going against all our brothers! "
The two right Imperial Army commanders by Zhao Fengchen's side stood up.
Even though Zhao Fengchen had won the marshal selection, the faction behind Huang Xiaotian wasn't weak either. After his defeat, he actually managed to get him the position of vice marshal.
Thus, no one dared to go overboard.
"Hmph! It's for the good of our brothers that I came here because I can't stand you fellows swindling our brothers' money! "
Huang Xiaotian's face was cold, and as he spoke, he strode in from the periphery.
"You're Li Lin, right?"
Walking up to Li Lin, Huang Xiaotian narrowed his eyes and narrowed his eyes. His teeth were cold, and he didn't hide his threat at all:
"Following Zhao Fengchen sure is insightful. I hope that you'll have a bright future in the Imperial Army!"
"Huang Xiaotian, how dare you!"
Zhao Fengchen slammed the table furiously.
On the other side, Li Lin's complexion turned awful under Huang Xiaotian's threat. His standing in the Imperial Army was no longer the same as before, and due to Wang Chong's WuZi Steel Sword, he had managed to gain the limelight in the Imperial Army.
However, compared to figures of Huang Xiaotian and Zhao Fengchen's level, he was clearly lacking!
Regardless of whether it was Huang Xiaotian or Zhao Fengchen, both of them had a huge backing behind them. Li Lin had tried to look into the matter, but in the end, he accidentally reached the depths of the royal palace. A chill ran down his spine, and he didn't dare to investigate any further.
This kind of factional struggle was no small matter.
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