ebookland Chapter 779 The Legend of the Dark River 4
Chapter 779 The Legend of the Dark River 4
Su Changhe had no objection. They weren't there to auction off anything, so it didn't matter where they sat; in fact, it would save them some money.
"Okay, please come in, both of you."
After they went inside, the two found a seat near the edge of the middle.
“Su Muyu, the rooms on the third floor are separated by a layer of transparent glass, just like the inn we stayed at yesterday. You can’t see inside from the outside.”
“I just noticed it,” Su Muyu nodded.
Su Changhe sat slouching in his chair: "No wonder the third floor is more expensive than the second floor, this auction house must be making a lot of money."
"Yes, if the auction results are as good as the rumors say, even if the items fetch astronomical prices, people will still flock to them."
"Indeed."
Thinking of the antidote pill that could cure all poisons, and the barrier-breaking pill that could help one break through realms, Su Changhe was tempted.
After everyone was seated, the entire hall and the upstairs private rooms were filled with people.
Many people in the lobby were there to watch the spectacle, while those upstairs were there specifically for the auction items.
As Su Muyu and Su Changhe finished looking around, they noticed a woman in white sitting in front of them. They had seen her before at the Qingyun Inn.
After the woman sat down, she looked around and said, "Isn't it a coincidence that there are just enough seats here? It's almost full."
Upon hearing this, the two looked around and saw that the hall was indeed just the right number of seats.
Su Muyu said, "It should be like the Qingyun Inn, with hidden secrets inside, and the person behind it can control the size of the space."
Hearing the voice, Bai Hehuai turned around: "Did you also stay at Qingyun Inn yesterday?"
"Yes."
A sudden noise from ahead interrupted their conversation.
"Look, how did that person appear?"
"If an auctioneer can appear and disappear without a trace, what level of skill has the city lord achieved?"
"Isn't it forbidden to use internal energy here?"
On the previously empty platform, a beautiful woman dressed in a long, gold-embroidered dress appeared, looking magnificent and dazzling.
The amazing thing is that people who were sitting at a distance and couldn't see clearly from the back or upstairs suddenly felt that the entire stage was magnified in front of them.
The scene was as clear to everyone as if they were sitting in the first row next to the stage.
"How amazing! I was skeptical about the antidote pill that could cure all poisons and work instantly, but what I've seen in Qingyun City has made me believe it," Bai Hehuai muttered to himself.
As a renowned healer, many of the detoxifications she needs to cure are difficult to achieve immediately and require time for analysis and research.
"Welcome to Qingyun Auction House. I am auctioneer Xingchen. Without further ado, I know you are all looking forward to today's auction items, so let's get straight to the point."
"Just a reminder, this auction house does not offer credit to anyone, regardless of their identity. Otherwise, you will be responsible for the consequences."
When Xingchen spoke from above, everyone could hear him clearly.
In the largest room on the third floor, Yunshang and Fengling sat on the sofa, looking at the scene on the opposite wall, which was the scene downstairs.
“Xingchen looks no different from a normal person right now,” Feng Ling said, looking at the auctioneer puppet.
Who would have thought that this was a puppet that had only recently developed consciousness?
"She was the one I chose from the remaining puppets, the most suitable person to put in this position. The others were all assigned to do business and make money."
"Hmm, let's open the branch of the inn first. Have you finished training yet?"
Yunshang stayed by my side this time and wasn't assigned to any other tasks because she was to refine a cave dwelling for me.
"Three have already been completed, Master, don't worry, it won't delay business."
"Okay, you decide what to do."
This auction house is actually located inside the Qingyun Inn. Her cave dwelling, which she crafted, is her absolute domain here.
Once Qingyun Inn and auction houses are established in major cities, with the novelty of her inn and the variety of auction items, how could she not make money?
The appearance of the antidote pill sparked a flurry of discussion.
"Is it really that amazing, Miss Star? Can you prove it?"
"Yes, how can we be sure about this antidote pill if we don't prove it? According to you, it can cure anything and even detoxify immediately."
Xingchen smiled confidently and generously: "Of course, to avoid accusations of cheating by our auction house, everyone here can provide poison for our people to take, so that everyone can see how effective this antidote really is."
"I've come; I've brought deadly poison."
“I brought some with me too; it’s a deadly poison that kills instantly upon contact with blood.”
There were many healers and poisoners in the arena, and even Bai Hehuai and the Tang Clan members who were skilled in poisons took out their most potent poisons.
"With so many poisons, how can we prove whose poison is more potent?"
Xingchen said, "As we all know, if several poisons are ingested at the same time, they can temporarily suppress the poison in the body, but detoxification is also very troublesome."
Finally, a puppet came out to test the poison, allowing the healer to confirm that the person was indeed poisoned before administering an antidote.
With everyone present as witnesses, the poison was instantly neutralized.
"That's fast! So many poisons, and only one antidote is needed. The effect is immediate. It's no exaggeration to say that it can cure all poisons," a doctor said after taking the pulse.
When it was Bai Hehuai's turn to take her pulse, her eyes lit up: "It's amazing! It's like those poisons met their nemesis. As soon as the antidote entered her body, they were all neutralized."
"Since everyone agrees on the effectiveness of the antidote pill, let's begin the auction," Xingchen said with a smile.
"The starting bid for the antidote pill is 100,000 taels of silver. Please place your bids. Just press the button on the right armrest of your seat and state your price. I will be able to see your number and hear your voice."
"One hundred thousand taels."
“Number 22 has offered 11,000 taels,” Xingchen said.
"I'll offer 105,000 taels."
"Number 45 bid 105,000 taels."
"I'll offer 120,000 taels."
"150,000 taels."
……
"I will offer 100,000 taels of gold." (This is based on the conversion ratio of 100,000 taels of gold to 500,000 taels of silver.)
Xingchen: "Second floor, room number two, bid 100,000 taels of gold."
"One hundred and five thousand taels of gold."
……
In a private room on the third floor, Yan Zhantian, the Furious Sword Immortal, slammed his palm on the button on the armrest.
Given the strangeness of Qingyun City, this antidote pill should be able to cure Chong'er's poison and restore his sight.
"I will offer 150,000 taels of gold."
"Room number seven on the third floor, offered 150,000 gold coins."
"Two hundred thousand taels of gold."
"Two hundred and fifty thousand taels of gold."
……
"Room number one on the third floor, one million taels of gold offered. Anyone else bidding?"
……
Ultimately, the antidote was sold to the third-floor annex room number one for one million taels of gold.
Yan Zhantian was very angry. Unfortunately, he was unsure of the effectiveness of the antidote before he came, and he didn't know that so many people were scrambling for it. The silver notes he brought were not enough.