Several staff members pushed a display stand over one and a half meters tall, which had an absurdly valuable redwood box on top. Ye Feng’s gaze was incredibly sharp, and at a glance he could tell that the redwood box alone was worth nearly ten million, carved from redwood that was five hundred years old, and even contained a faint spiritual energy within.
Ye Feng spoke calmly, "It seems the contents inside are quite valuable, that redwood box alone is worth over ten million, a true rarity; merely having the box close by can purify the surrounding air, allowing one to breathe in high-quality air."
"That amazing!" Lin Shiyu was somewhat excited, since Ye Feng had said so, the collectible inside was even more worth the high price for Lin Shiyu to bid.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the treasure I have brought today, please take a look!" Chairman Wu walked up to the display stand at this point and opened the redwood box.
"Whoosh~~" In an instant, an incredibly dazzling light illuminated the entire hall.
The radiant light was like something from beyond the heavens, capturing the attention of everyone present, the beautiful radiance seemingly not of this mortal world, but rather something that only celestial beings could possess.
"A treasure, a true treasure!" On closer inspection, it turned out to be a Night Light Pearl the size of a fist!
The crowd became excited, exclaiming, "As expected of something brought out by Chairman Wu, it truly is a rare treasure!"
Chairman Wu smiled slightly, "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a supreme Luminous Pearl used by the royal family of Dragon Country a thousand years ago. I shall say no more about the price, as everyone will bid on their own. Everyone has only one chance to bid, starting at one billion. I will give each of you a bid sheet, where you will write down your price. The highest bidder will win, and will also receive a spot at next month’s summit!"
"Great!" The crowd was stirred with excitement.
Before long, everyone had received a bid sheet. After taking the bid sheet, Lin Shiyu curiously looked at Ye Feng, "Ye Feng, what do you think is an appropriate bid?"
Ye Feng smiled slightly, "This Night Light Pearl is indeed genuine, and its price is extraordinary, with a calming effect. Should a martial artist acquire it, they can achieve rapid meditation under its glow, doubling their training efficiency. Five billion would not be surprising. If you really want it, ten billion would not be a loss."
Sheng Xingzi also looked forward with anticipation, "Indeed, Miss Lin, if you must win this auction, and then place it in the Lin Family estate for my cultivation, it would benefit me greatly!"
"Alright then, ten billion it is!" Hearing the words from Ye Feng and Sheng Xingzi, Lin Shiyu did not hesitate and wrote down a bid of ten billion on her bid sheet.
Lin Shiyu was extremely confident, with the Wan Family’s financial power, they could at most come up with six or seven billion. Her bid of ten billion was almost certain to win the Night Light Pearl, with little chance of any surprises.
If the Li Family were here, it might have been tricky, but they were currently busy with the spirit stone business in the Southern Border and weren’t attending today’s gathering. Thus, Linyu felt highly confident with her ten billion bid.
After a short time, the staff collected everyone’s bid sheets and began to tally them.
Looking at Lin Shiyu’s brimming confidence, Wan Tianhua became a bit anxious, "Wan Yucheng, what did you bid?"
Wan Yucheng smiled faintly, "Six hundred million!"
Frowning, Wan Tianhua asked, "Six hundred million, are you sure? The Zhang Family’s Wanjin Casino has just been swallowed by the Lin Family. Their funds are considerable now, and you’re so confident?"
Wan Yucheng wore a look of pride, "Dad, don’t worry. Even if Lin Shiyu bids twenty billion or a hundred billion, the Night Light Pearl and the summit spot will be ours!"
"Oh? You’re that confident?" Wan Tianhua inquired, looking at Wan Yucheng.
"You’ll see soon enough!" Wan Yucheng smiled faintly, his eyes revealing his confidence.
At that moment, Chairman Wu’s assistants had finished organizing the list. Wu Tianfang, holding everyone’s final bid sheets, walked to the center of the hall and announced loudly, "Now, I will announce everyone’s bids!"
"Huilong Group bids one hundred and thirty million!" Having announced this price, Chairman Wu’s eyes clearly showed disdain, and his face expressed displeasure.
Thinking of buying the Night Light Pearl for one hundred and thirty million was simply impossible.
Chairman Wu’s heart was set on a price of five billion; Huilong Group’s mere bid of one hundred and thirty million naturally displeased him.
Chairman Wu continued to announce: "Hehe Group, two billion!"
"XX Group one hundred and ten million..."
"XX Group, three billion..."
Wu Tianfang’s impatience grew as none of these bids satisfied him. The highest was only three billion. He was almost ready to turn around and leave, feeling that none of those present truly knew the pearl’s worth.
Finally, only the Wan and Lin Families were left. Chairman Wu picked up the Wan Family’s bid, his face revealing a smile, "Wanshi Group, six hundred million!"
"Six hundred million!" The crowd was surprised, and a small commotion arose, as people praised the Wan Family, "Impressive! The Wan Family bid six hundred million; the previous highest was just three billion."
Wu Tianfang nodded in satisfaction, thinking to himself, "It seems that there are indeed some who know the value of things in Lin Tian City."
"Lastly, the Lin Group’s bid!" Chairman Wu took the final bid sheet, and then unfolded it.
"Hmm?" Surprise filled Chairman Wu’s eyes, which quickly turned into a thick smile as he announced loudly, "The Lin Group, ten billion!"
"What! Ten billion?" The crowd was astounded, and a buzz instantly spread through the hall as people turned their shocked gazes towards Lin Shiyu.
Lin Shiyu sat with a calm and composed expression, as if the ten billion was no difficulty for her, not causing even a slight pang in her heart.
"Deep pockets, indeed," the onlookers excitedly said, "No wonder the Lin Family, having absorbed Wanjin Casino, has financial strength beyond our imagination. It looks like even the Wan Family pales in comparison to them, offering ten billion!"