Elder Dong continued, "Moreover, judging by the expressions on Third Young Master Tu's face and others present, although we ordinary people can't see the significance of this Incomplete Token, I believe they have already understood what it is, right? Therefore, this is a form of communication between the Martial Arts Experts, and I think the rest of us no longer need to participate in the bidding."
The man laughed and said, "Ha ha, even if we wanted to bid, we would need the capital to do so! The Third Young Master's bids start at hundreds of millions, sometimes even tens of billions. Those two hundred billion Huaya Currency of his aren't just for show. We commoners should just enjoy the spectacle."
His words could be said to have voiced the sentiments of everyone present.
Weren't all of these people tycoons in their own right, rich magnates, or Family Heads of a certain region?
Yet in front of people like Tu Yilong and Xu Hao, they could only play the role of extras.
Lacking the necessary strength and funds, they could only serve as the green leaves, silently watching Tu Yilong and others compete for dominance.
This was indeed a somewhat helpless situation for them.
Elder Dong smiled but did not respond to the man. Instead, he said, "This Incomplete Token is extremely valuable. I believe everyone understands that by now. But as to how valuable it is, I'm not certain. I wonder if anyone is willing to enlighten us all?"
Tu Yilong said coldly, "This Token is irrelevant to you commoners, and naturally, you do not have the privilege to know what it is."
Many people's expressions changed slightly, feeling as though they had been insulted.
Tu Yilong spoke without the slightest courtesy, bluntly stating that they lacked the privilege. Who among those seated had ever been subjected to such direct affronts?
But no matter how displeased they felt inside, they could only suppress it in their hearts, not daring to voice their feelings.
Tu Yilong suddenly stood up, scanning the room with a cold voice, "This Incomplete Token, my Tu family must obtain at all costs. Any who dare to bid against me will have to face the wrath of the Tu family!"
Xu Hao frowned slightly, finding Tu Yilong's words a bit excessive. Everyone was here to bid on items, and the Tu family was not inherently more noble than the others. Yet he spoke with such dominating arrogance, as if believing no one would dare to compete with him.
Having sensed the change in Xu Hao's mood, Tu Yilong turned to look at him and said coldly, "Xu Hao, if you do not compete with me for this Token tonight, I will take it upon myself to transfer all assets of the Cao Family to you. Furthermore, all past grudges you have with us will be wiped clean. There will certainly be no retribution. How about that?"
Eliminating a competitor was ideal, though the Tu family had prepared a staggering two hundred billion Huaya Currency for Tu Yilong. Yet upon laying eyes on this Incomplete Token, he still felt an absolute assurance was necessary, so he aimed to secure the greatest variable—Xu Hao.
He knew he couldn't persuade Elder Xie from the Valley of the Medicine King, so he didn't bother trying. He simply wanted to eliminate Xu Hao, who was likely to interfere, from this bidding war. This chapter was made possible by the community at *.
However, how could Xu Hao easily give in to his demands?
Xu Hao said with a smile, "Originally, I had no interest in this item; after all, it seems to be of no use to me. But I find your arrogance, Tu Yilong, too overbearing. Therefore, I choose to join the auction."
"Hmph! Xu Hao, don't regret refusing a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. The Tu family is not so easily provoked," Tu Yilong said coldly.
"Whether or not the Tu family is easily provoked is your business, what's it to me? I only know that since I've made an enemy of your family, I cannot show weakness. You offer to forget past grievances today, but who's to say you won't find an excuse tomorrow to send a swarm of Tu family experts to assassinate me? Has your family never played such deceitful tricks? I certainly don't believe the Tu family would be so kind-hearted," Xu Hao said contemptuously. "Besides, am I supposed to fear the Tu family?"
Who would believe the words of these major families is truly a fool; didn't every one of these families rise to power with their hands covered in blood?
Even Xu Hao himself had to admit that his own hands were indeed stained with blood and that sometimes he found his own words untrustworthy.
The rise of every strong individual inevitably comes at the cost of countless lives—a harsh reality.
So, how could Xu Hao possibly believe Tu Yilong's promise?
Moreover, should he fear the Tu family's retribution?
Tu Yilong cast a cold glance at Xu Hao and remained silent, knowing that persuasion was futile.
As for Elder Xie, there was no point in even mentioning him, as he surely couldn't be swayed either.
It was at this moment that Tu Yilong suddenly noticed Ruyue, who appeared quite agitated.
A thought flickered in his mind and with a cold voice, he asked, "Why does this young lady seem so agitated?"
Ruyue quickly composed herself and said indifferently, "It's nothing. This Incomplete Token is something our Xuanmen is also determined to obtain."
"You are from Xuanmen?!"
Tu Yilong asked in surprise. He had only glanced at Ruyue when he first came in, finding her pretty with an aura of unapproachability that made her stand out.
However, he had not expected Ruyue to be a member of Xuanmen!