As Xiao Kuo's voice sounded, the enormous auction ground descended into an unusual silence. Countless number of gazes stared at the ancient scroll on the auction stage. Although a greedy expression surfaced in their eyes, most of them obediently returned to their seats when they recalled the shocking lineup in the auction ground and the shocking price that Xiao Kuo had raised. They turned their gazes toward the front row and the few private rooms.
At this moment, everyone present understood in their hearts that given the preciousness of this Dou Technique scroll, an ordinary person did not have the qualification to participate in the auction. Hence, there was no possibility of them obtaining it. Those present who had the qualification and strength to fight for it were only some of the factions seated in the front row and those guests in the private rooms.
At this moment, the VIP seats in the front row were similarly completely silent. Even those fellows who harbored hopes in their hearts were waiting calmly at this moment. Their gazes repeatedly swept back and forth, carefully observing the movements of the other factions.
However, Xiao Kuo's expression did not change in the face of this unusual silence in the auction ground. A warm smile hung on his face as his gaze slowly swept across the auction ground.
Everyone clearly understood in their hearts that since the auction had reached such a stage, they would amaze the world with a single brilliant feat. Once someone took the lead to bid, it was likely that the atmosphere in the entire auction ground would be ignited to the highest point in an instant. At that time, the auction process would also transform into a war without blood covering it!
This silence continued for around five minutes or so before a hoarse voice finally sounded from a certain VIP seat in the auction ground.
"Ten high grade Spirit Stones."
His hoarse voice was just like the sound of a bell as it slowly reverberated beside everyone's ears in this quiet auction ground. The nearly frozen atmosphere in the auction ground was finally broken at this moment. This caused quite a number of people on the stage to bitterly sigh.
Xiao Yan's gaze followed the direction from which the voice had originated and looked over. He saw a human figure, whose entire body was wrapped in a black robe, slowly standing up from his seat at the front of the viewing gallery. The words from his mouth had unsurprisingly attracted the gazes of everyone present.
Ten high grade Spirit Stones. Speaking of which, Xiao Yan did have some in his hands. Xiao Yuheng had ordered someone to send it to him after he had entered the Xiao clan. However, these Spirit Stones were intended to be used to raise the cultivation of Bai Hua and Lian Er. He did not intend to use them here. Moreover, based on the current situation, the high grade Spirit Stones in his hands would not be of any use.
On the auction stage, Xiao Kuo frowned slightly at the black-robed person. His gaze immediately scanned his surroundings and said:
"Is there anyone who offers a higher price than this person?"
"Twenty high grade Spirit Stones!"
Soon after, a low and deep voice was emitted from one of the private rooms in the auction ground. This time around, the situation in the auction ground could be considered to have been completely broken.
This bid had just sounded when a chain effect appeared in the auction ground. Successive bids sounded one after another from the front row of the viewing gallery and the surrounding private rooms. Each bid was higher than the previous one. Within a short few minutes, the price of this Dou Technique had been swiftly raised to nearly a hundred high grade Spirit Stones. This price was clearly the highest price that had appeared in this auction.
Even though this was the case, the craze for this Dou Technique still did not end.
"One hundred and fifty high grade Spirit Stones!"
Within the private room where Xiao Yan and the others were located, Annan, who had rarely made a move during the entire auction, finally slowly spoke. This voice caused an uproar in the entire auction ground. Countless number of gazes that contained surprise were thrown toward this private room. In an instant, the price had been raised by over fifty Spirit Stones. From the looks of this method, it seemed that he was planning to obtain it in one go!
On the auction stage, the smile on Xiao Kuo's old face involuntarily became a little denser when he heard this number of Spirit Stones. His gaze swiftly scanned the entire auction ground. After which, it paused on the private room where the people from the Zhao clan were located.
"Everyone, one hundred and fifty high grade Spirit Stones. Is there anyone who offers a higher price?"
The surroundings were completely silent. No one made a sound. Xiao Kuo narrowed his old eyes. His gaze once again swept across the viewing gallery. Those large factions seated in the front row had bitterly shrunk back at this moment. Their gazes looked all around them and no longer made any moves.
One hundred and fifty Spirit Stones. Fundamentally speaking, this had already exceeded their limits. At this moment, these people were no longer able to compete with it.
After tens of breaths, the auction ground still appeared to be completely silent. It seemed that there was indeed no one who would bid against it. Even Xiao Kuo, who was on the stage, could not help but frown. Immediately, he swiftly scanned the entire auction ground. His gaze repeatedly drifted toward the private room where the people from the Zhao clan were located. His heart was filled with suspicion.
At this moment, Annan's heart was unusually nervous. Since things had already come to this point, he only needed to wait a little longer. If Zhao Jin still maintained his silence, then he would be able to successfully obtain this Thousand Sealing Ruler. He could only hope that the worst outcome in his heart would not occur.
At this moment, Xiao Yan's heart was similarly tense. The Thousand Sealing Ruler was already within reach. All that was left was for Xiao Kuo to drop the hammer and make the final call. Then, everything would be over.
In the auction ground, Xiao Kuo finally frowned and opened his mouth. The time was up. Even he could not purposely delay the time to call out a price.
"Everyone, since no one is bidding, then this High Level Intent Dou Technique will …"
Within the private room, Xiao Yan and the others stared intently at Xiao Kuo in the auction ground with hopeful faces. The glow in their eyes gradually became more intense. The Thousand Sealing Ruler was finally going to be in their hands!
However, just as the final words from Xiao Kuo's mouth were about to fade, a shout that contained a cold laugh suddenly sounded in the auction ground.
"I bid two hundred High Level Spirit Stones!"
This voice was like a clap of thunder, forcefully stopping the words that were about to come out of Xiao Kuo's mouth. Within the private room, the expressions on the faces of Xiao Yan and the others also came to an abrupt halt. In the entire auction ground, everyone's gazes were instantly gathered on a private room. That private room was located opposite of where Xiao Yan and the others were located. The person who had bid was surprisingly Zhao Jin!
"Damn it!"
Xiao Yan's expression immediately sunk. Ouyang Miao and the others beside him also frowned. Zhao Jin's actions were really hateful.
On the auction stage, Xiao Kuo's old face involuntarily revealed a displeased expression when he saw this. Forget about Xiao Yan and the others, even he could not bear to continue watching Zhao Jin's actions. However, after carefully considering it in his heart, he still inhaled a deep breath of air. After organizing his emotions, he once again put on a smile on his face. His gaze swept across the entire auction ground and once again said,
"Two hundred High Level Spirit Stones. Is there anyone who wishes to bid higher?"
"Elder Xiao Kuo, your actions seem to be a little inappropriate. I have already made my bid earlier. How can I allow someone else to bid now?"
In the private room, Annan hesitated for a long time before he finally gritted his teeth and shouted. Immediately, many people in the auction house turned their gazes towards Xiao Kuo. Xiao Kuo was not the only one who had such thoughts. Many people present felt that it was unfair. Since the matter had already been settled, how could they go back on their words? Wouldn't that be breaking the rules of the auction house?
Being questioned by Annan and many others, Xiao Kuo couldn't help but frown. He glanced at Zhao Jin's location, then looked at the ancient scroll floating in front of him. His gaze swept across the audience, then it fell on the box. Through the light curtain, Xiao Kuo looked at Annan and said,
"This distinguished guest, I will never take back my words. The previous words are the same, but please be clear. In the auction house, before the hammer in my hand smashes, anyone has the right to continue to bid … Do you still have any questions?"
As soon as the words fell, Annan's body trembled violently, then he sat back down. His gaze quickly avoided Xiao Kuo's gaze. The cold sweat on his forehead instantly gushed out. It was difficult for him to calm down for a while.
Xiao Yan's gloomy face immediately became even uglier when he saw this. His heart swiftly rotated, but before he could do anything, Ouyang Miao by the side suddenly pressed him down. Comforting words were transmitted over.
"Sit down and let me do it."
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