"Sixty million demon spirit coins!" Yang Xin felt a bit nervous, but still raised her bid, because Nie Hai had told her that no matter the price, they must secure this jade pot, and Nie Li would cover the cost.
Was it really worth sixty million? What was this jade pot exactly? Did Nie Li know its true purpose?
Yang Xin glanced at the mysterious figure in the auction hall below.
This person’s background was unknown, yet he was also vying for this item.
"Sixty-five million demon spirit coins!" The mysterious person hesitated for a moment but raised the bid again.
"Seventy million demon spirit coins!" Yang Xin continued to push the price higher.
The bidding war escalated.
Nie Hai and Nie En were left in shock.
They knew this was something Nie Li desired, but this price was astonishing.
Nie Li was far wealthier than they had imagined! Just how much had the Alchemists' Guild given him? Why had the guild provided him with so much money? They were filled with questions.
Nie Li frowned, staring at the mysterious figure in the hall.
Who was he really? How could he afford to compete?
Nie Li thought for a moment.
Was the Red Moon Auction House using a shill? It didn't seem likely.
If such a thing got out, the auction house’s reputation would be ruined, and the Alchemists' Guild would not let it slide.
They wouldn’t do something so foolish, especially at a price that had escalated to such extremes—if they couldn’t sell it, it would be a total loss.
Could it be someone from the Dark Guild?
Besides the large noble families and merchants, only the Dark Guild had the financial strength to compete.
The Dark Guild was known for kidnapping members from various families and extorting money from them.
They were a force to be reckoned with.
Nie Li was silent for a moment before saying, "Head of the family, please send a message to Director Yang. As I've said before, no matter the cost, we must secure this black jade pot. Once the auction ends, send someone to follow that mysterious person. They should be at least of Gold rank, preferably Black Gold rank, and ensure they aren’t noticed!"
Nie Hai raised an eyebrow and nodded, "Understood!" He also sensed that this matter was not simple.
An unknown person with such wealth competing against the Alchemists' Guild was suspicious indeed.
At that moment, it was clear that multiple powers were likely eyeing the mysterious figure below!
"One hundred million demon spirit coins!" When the Alchemists' Guild shouted this price, everyone present was stunned.
They were filled with disbelief.
Did the Alchemists' Guild know what this item was worth to be able to bid such an amount?
Or was it really that they had so much money they didn’t know how to spend it?
One hundred million demon spirit coins—it was outrageous!
"One hundred ten million demon spirit coins!" The mysterious person hesitated for a long time.
The auctioneer was about to drop the hammer when he finally raised the bid again.
"One hundred twenty million demon spirit coins!" Yang Xin was quick to raise the bid once more.
The mysterious person finally understood Yang Xin’s determination and did not raise his bid any further.
The deposit he placed was already insufficient.
The audience was electrified.
It was a rare experience to witness such an intense bidding war in a lifetime.
The black jade pot had soared to an astronomical price of one hundred twenty million demon spirit coins, a figure that only the Alchemists' Guild could afford.
Curiosity about this black jade pot grew stronger in everyone’s hearts.
Finally, the auction ended.
People slowly dispersed, and those who managed to win items, including Nie Li, went to pay and collect their belongings.
In a secret room at the auction house, Nie Li met with Yang Xin.
Carrying the black jade pot, Yang Xin smiled and asked Nie Li, "Little brother, do you know what this item is actually used for?" She had spent an astonishing one hundred twenty million demon spirit coins for it.
Even for the Alchemists' Guild, this was no small sum, although they were earning money at a rapid pace, they weren't yet in a position to squander money recklessly.
"I don’t know its use either!" Nie Li shrugged, smiling.
"Big sister doesn’t believe that, you spent so much money just for something useless?" Yang Xin crossed her arms, her figure enhanced by the gesture, looking at Nie Li with a playful smile, "If you won’t tell me anything, big sister might just take this black jade pot back for research!"
"It’s precisely because I don’t know its use that I wanted to bid for it! Its aura is so pure; it must be something special. My master might know its purpose!" Nie Li brought up this imaginary master with a grin, continuing, "In any case, this little money isn’t a problem!"
Upon hearing Nie Li's words, Yang Xin’s expression shifted to one of respect, saying, "Since it’s for your master, then take good care of it!" Nie Li’s master could very likely be a master-level alchemist, and Yang Xin wouldn’t dare to offend.
"This spatial ring should contain one hundred twenty million demon spirit coins!" Nie Li took out a spatial ring.
However, Yang Xin shook her head, pushing the spatial ring back and smiling coyly, "This is something the Alchemists' Guild bought, and I’ll give it to your master!" The Alchemists' Guild had earned a considerable amount from the elixirs provided by Nie Li’s master, which also greatly strengthened the whole Glory City.
They were eager to curry favor with Nie Li’s master; this was a perfect opportunity to give a gift.
If Nie Li’s master was pleased, he might casually offer a recipe or two for elixirs, which would have great significance.
Nie Li was quiet for a moment, then took the nightmarish jade pot with a smile, saying, "Thank you, big sister Yang! I’ll inform my master!"
"Thanks to you too, little brother!" Yang Xin replied with a smile.
Just as she seemed to remember something, she asked, "You mentioned having someone track that bidder—did you discover something?"
Even without Nie Li’s affirmation, she would have done the same.
If she found out that the person was a pawn of the Red Moon Family, the family would be in serious trouble!
"I suspect he might be with the Dark Guild!" Nie Li contemplated before responding, "But that’s just my conjecture!"
Regardless of who it was, to offer such an outrageous price for the Nightmarish jade pot was puzzling.
Did anyone besides him know its value?
"Dark Guild?" Yang Xin’s eyes narrowed slightly.
"If I find out he’s from the Dark Guild, he won’t escape Glory City! I’ve already commissioned a Black Gold demon spirit master to follow him!"
"Big sister Yang should avoid alarming him. If you intend to catch him, make sure he’s alive!" Nie Li advised, thinking that following this lead might uncover evidence of the Divine Sacred Family secretly colluding with the Dark Guild!
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(End of this chapter)