517: Chapter 517 The Catcher of Light

"I know you are all wondering if light can truly be given as a gift."

Zhang Qian said, "Well, I am telling you now that this light can indeed be given."

His words immediately drew the attention of all the nobles present.

The nobles, who had been whispering and murmuring among themselves, instantly fell silent, their gazes shifting in unison toward Zhang Qian, their eyes filled with curiosity and doubt.

Clap, clap!

Zhang Qian clapped his hands.

A maid walked toward the display platform with light, elegant steps, her movements graceful and slow.

In her hands, she steadily carried a silver tray.

Atop the tray lay a piece of fine, smooth red silk.

Zhang Qian pulled the red silk away, revealing a box made of dark sandalwood underneath.

The moment the maid placed the tray on the display platform, everyone's attention was captivated by the mysterious box.

Everyone was filled with curiosity, guessing what kind of treasure was hidden inside the box.

Snap.

Zhang Qian snapped his fingers.

The lights of the auction hall dimmed.

Poof!

Poof!

Poof!

...

Before the bidders could even react in surprise, two spotlights hit the box on the display platform.

This light burst forth from kerosene pressure lamps, and after being refracted by the lampshades, the light was exceptionally intense.

"Everyone, please look."

"This is the light catcher."

Zhang Qian opened the box and took out the [light catcher] from within.

Everyone's eyes fell upon this light catcher.

It was a pendant.

It looked like a snowflake, and the complexity of its patterns was far beyond what the previous colored glaze horse and crystal wine glasses could compare to.

Under the reflection of the lights, it cast multicolored beams of light that intertwined with the soft glow it emitted itself, creating a dreamlike and illusory effect that was absolutely mesmerizing.

The nobles present were all shocked by the scene before them, especially the female companions they had brought along, whose eyes were wide with wonder and infatuation.

If this pendant could hang around their necks, they would surely become the most eye-catching noblewomen!

A noblewoman dressed in a magnificent silk gown and wearing an exquisite jeweled crown could no longer restrain her desire. She gently tugged at the sleeve of the noble beside her and said coquettishly, 'Darling, look at how charming that pendant is. If I could wear it to a banquet, I would surely outshine everyone. You must help me win the bid no matter what.'

Seeing his beloved wife's touching expression, the noble smiled helplessly, nodded gently, and said dotingly, 'Don't worry, my treasure, I will certainly do my absolute best.'

Other noblewomen were also urging their partners to win this item. Throughout the auction hall, sounds of coquetry and urging rose and fell in an endless stream.

A burning desire blazed in the eyes of every noblewoman.

'Darling, look at the glow of that pendant; it's simply made for me. If I wore it to the court ball, those women who are usually so arrogant would definitely be overshadowed by me. You have to help me get it.'

One of them, a noblewoman with a graceful figure dressed in a pale pink gown embroidered with gold, tightly clutched the arm of the noble beside her, her eyes full of expectation and playfulness.

At this moment, Zhang Qian cleared his throat and said loudly, "I presume you have all witnessed the extraordinary charm of this Flowing Light Snowflake Crystal Rose Sun Catcher Pendant. Now, the bidding officially begins. The starting price is thirty thousand dan of grain!"

Hiss!

The starting price caused the men to gasp collectively; it was a bit too high.