“210, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!” Wood Sword Venerable’s eyes flashed as he was the first to bid.
“220, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!” Jameson followed closely.
“250, 000!” Peter Barker, the elder of the Bloodsoul Sect, directly raised the price to 250, 000.
Hearing the number 250, 000, the cultivators in the room all opened their mouths wide in astonishment.
The price had skyrocketed to a terrifying level.
“Elder Peter Barker, you have quite the courage,” Wood Sword Venerable said, squinting his eyes.
“260, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!” Jameson glanced at Anton, whose eyes were somewhat fervent, and bid again.
The Golden Family’s annual profit was around 300, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones. These spirit stones were needed for the family’s disciples to cultivate and to cover family expenses. Thus, 260, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones was nearly their limit.
“265, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!” Shortly after Jameson’s bid, Peter Barker spoke again, his voice filled with determination.
At this moment, the black curtain of VIP Pavilion No. 1 opened, revealing two people inside.
One was a young man dressed in a pale golden robe. The young man was quite handsome, with a hint of arrogance on his face. The robe had dragon patterns, making him look quite noble.
The other was an elder with a thin face, dressed in a black robe, standing behind the young man in the golden robe.
“Hehe, this Zratol auction is not small in scale. An Ascension Pill in the capital’s auction only costs around 230, 000 to 240, 000 Spirit Stones, but here it has reached 265, 000,” the young man in the golden robe said with a light laugh.
“My lord, the quality of the Ascension Pill at this auction is much better than the one auctioned in the capital last time.”
“Your current cultivation is at the peak of the upper Spirit King realm. If you win one, advancing to Spirit Saint should be within reach,” the elder in black said.
“That is why we came here,” the young man in the golden robe smiled and said.
“270, 000!” Alejandro Gray bid.
“280, 000!” Peter Barker glanced at Alejandro Gray and directly added another 10, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones.
“My heavens, the price has reached 280, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
“This Ascension Pill might end up selling for 300, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!”
“Although I can’t afford it, witnessing this is like witnessing a miracle, haha…”
After the bid of 280, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones, the cultivators in the room were completely excited.
Many of them had attended numerous auctions but had never seen an Ascension Pill fetch such a high price.
At this moment, Leo felt the most satisfied. According to his initial estimate, the Ascension Pill would sell for around 250, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones. He hadn’t expected it to reach 280, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones.
“Mr. Barker, apologies, 290, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones!” Seraphina looked at Peter Barker and made her bid with her pleasant voice.
She had come to Zratol with her master’s instructions to try her best to win an Ascension Pill.
Hearing Seraphina’s bid surprised everyone present.
Peter Barker’s expression changed unpredictably as he hesitated.
“The competition is indeed fierce. I bid 320, 000! If anyone here can outbid this price, I will withdraw,” Alejandro Gray stood up in VIP Pavilion No. 2 and said loudly.
Hearing Alejandro Gray add 30, 000 to the price of 290, 000 stunned everyone present. The entire auction hall fell silent instantly.
For a moment, no one else placed a bid.
“Father…” Anton’s face looked unpleasant behind Jameson.
“Anton, the price is too high. Perhaps we can go to the capital another day to buy one,” Jameson shook his head and said solemnly.
Jameson’s words made Anton fall silent.
“If no one else bids, I announce that this first Ascension Pill belongs to Marquis Gray!”
On the stone platform, Rodrigo waited for a moment and then announced with a smile when no one else bid.
Leo was very satisfied with this price.
Rodrigo put away the first Ascension Pill.
Everyone’s eyes turned to the second and final Ascension Pill.
“Next is the auction for the second Ascension Pill. This one also starts at 200, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones, with each increment not less than 5, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones,” Rodrigo’s voice rang out again.
In VIP Pavilion No. 1, Wood Sword Venerable, Peter Barker, Seraphina and others had their eyes burning with desire. This was the last Ascension Pill.
Just as everyone was about to bid, there was some noise from VIP Pavilion No. 1. It sounded like a teacup being placed on a stone table. A light laugh followed.
“The cultivators of Zratol have great financial power. I bid 260, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones. Please do me a favor; I want this last Ascension Pill,” a young but noble voice came from behind the black curtain.
“A prince?”
“Claiming to be a prince… Could he be from the royal family?”
“Most likely. I wonder which prince he is.”
Everyone looked towards VIP Pavilion No. 1 but saw nothing due to the black curtain.
On the other side, Wood Sword Venerable and Peter Barker frowned while Seraphina’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly.
Although the royal family of the Martial Dynasty had declined somewhat, a starved camel is still bigger than a horse. The royal family remained one of the top forces in the Martial Dynasty.
Seeing no one else bidding, the young man in the golden robe smiled and said, “In that case, I thank you all.”
Although he was a prince of the Martial Dynasty, he had limited Spirit Stones with him. If it came to bidding wars, he would surely lose to the three major sects.
Wood Sword Venerable and Peter Barker looked displeased but said nothing more, seemingly acquiescing.
On the stone platform, Rodrigo’s face darkened slightly.
The first Ascension Pill had sold for 320, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones. Logically speaking, the second one should not go for less than 300, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones. But now it seemed otherwise because of who was bidding.
Leo was also somewhat displeased. It wasn’t that he cared much about Spirit Stones but that using power to forcefully win an auction was against the rules.
Just as Rodrigo hesitated about announcing the second Ascension Pill’s ownership, a cold voice rang out: “This is an auction house where transactions are made. Whoever has more money can buy what they want. I bid 270, 000 Low-Quality Spirit Stones.”
Hearing this hoarse and old voice made everyone present look towards Leo’s pavilion in unison.
Rodrigo also looked over quickly and felt a bit more respect-this mysterious senior didn’t even put a prince in his eyes.