223: Wang Chen works hard at performing

Thirteenth Private Room.

Wang Chen stood by the window, watching Tang Youyou, who was full of emotion below, and his eyes involuntarily stirred.

What a talent!

Having seen the auction list in advance, he naturally knew that the item about to be auctioned was the Lords Flame he had brought out.

To be able to describe the Lords Flame, which has special effects and is quite useless to 99% of Awakeners, in such an exaggerated way.

And even in just a few short sentences, she managed to stir up the atmosphere of the entire venue.

This girl's skill at lying through her teeth has probably reached max level.

"Young Master Liu Zishan, I hope you'll put in some effort this time!"

While Tang Youyou was still "bluffing," Wang Chen's gaze fell upon Young Master Liu Zishan below.

"You've scammed me out of several hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones; this time, you'll have to spit it all out, principal and interest."

Wang Chen thought playfully.

Ever since the Mystic Iron Gauntlets were auctioned.

Although there were no items Wang Chen needed in the subsequent auctions, he still bid a few times.

And Young Master Liu Zishan did not disappoint him; as soon as he bid, Young Master Liu Zishan would mindlessly raise the price.

After several times, Wang Chen always retreated, letting that kid show off greatly below, his arrogant expression growing even more intense.

He even made provocative gestures towards the Thirteenth Private Room from time to time.

"By the way, Manager Huang, does me bidding on my own auctioned item not count as disrupting the auction rules?"

Wang Chen withdrew his gaze from Young Master Liu Zishan and turned to look at Huang Yuan.

"Of course!"

Huang Yuan nodded subtly, his expression nuanced.

Being tactful, he had long understood Wang Chen's intention through his repeated bids.

"Although this could be considered exploiting a loophole in the auction rules, we don't have an explicit prohibition against it."

"After all, no matter how you look at it, the higher the final selling price of the auction item, the more beneficial it is for both our auction house and the seller."

Huang Yuan said with a smile.

"That's good."

Wang Chen nodded, his expression already somewhat impatient.

Soon.

After Tang Youyou "fabricated" all the benefits of the Lords Flame and displayed it to everyone present, the auction segment began.

"As the first S-grade Materials in this auction, the Lords Flame has a starting bid of one thousand lower grade sacred crystal stones, with each bid increment not less than one hundred."

"Now, the auction officially begins!"

Tang Youyou's expectant gaze swept over everyone present, and the auction hammer fell heavily.

Bang!

As soon as her words fell, a clear voice resounded throughout the entire auction house.

"I bid one thousand lower grade sacred crystal stones."

A moment later, another voice immediately rang out.

"I bid one thousand one hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones."

"One thousand two hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones."

...

The price of the Lords Flame climbed little by little as time passed.

However, all the prices offered were at the minimum bid increment.

This meant that after more than ten bids, the price of the Lords Flame had only risen to just over two thousand lower grade sacred crystal stones.

This was within Wang Chen's expectations.

After all...

The Lords Flame is an S-grade Materials of the death attribute.

For most Awakeners, it's quite useless.

The people bidding now are merely going for the reputation of an S-grade Materials, plus, since the price is currently low, they're just trying their luck.

It's likely that once the Lords Flame reaches the average price for an S-grade Materials, the number of people bidding will be countable on one's fingers.

Soon.

"I bid three thousand two hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones."

As a somewhat hesitant voice rang out, the continuous bidding sounds in the auction house all disappeared.

Three thousand two hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones had already reached the average selling price for S-grade Materials.

Everyone was weighing in their hearts whether it was appropriate to acquire this S-grade Materials at a price exceeding the average.

"Three thousand two hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones, are there any other bosses who wish to increase their bid?"

Tang Youyou, standing in front of the auction table, looked excited.

When she received the Lords Flame, she already knew that this Materials would be difficult to sell.

Now, the price of three thousand two hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones had already exceeded the internal pre-auction estimate.

"Esteemed bosses, death-attributed Materials are hard to come by, not to mention an S-grade Materials like the Lords Flame."

"Our Yuantong Chamber of Commerce can't even collect one such Materials in several years."

"If you miss today, esteemed bosses might not encounter it for a long time."

Seeing the atmosphere in the auction house grow cold, Tang Youyou couldn't help but say temptingly.

She really wanted to see if this S-grade Materials could achieve a price reversal in her hands.

However.

The people attending the auction were not fools; no matter how extravagantly Tang Youyou spoke, not a single person continued to bid.

"That's enough!"

"It's time to make a move!"

In the Thirteenth Private Room, Wang Chen's expression was subtly anxious upon seeing this situation.

Three thousand three hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones.

He reached out and entered his bid.

"The esteemed guest in the Thirteenth Private Room bids three thousand three hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones!"

After the ethereal electronic voice sounded, Tang Youyou, who was about to strike the hammer, said with extreme excitement.

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at the direction where Young Master Liu Zishan was located in the auction hall.

Everyone present had witnessed the previous confrontation between Young Master Liu Zishan and the esteemed guest in the Thirteenth Private Room.

Tang Youyou felt that she might complete another "big deal" today!

As expected.

As soon as her words fell, Young Master Liu Zishan raised his auction paddle.

"Three thousand four hundred lower grade sacred crystal stones!"

He said in an arrogant tone, his gaze directly falling on the Thirteenth Private Room, not concealing his smugness at all.

Seeing this scene, Tang Youyou's expression became excited.

The people in the venue also showed expressions of anticipating a good show.

Meanwhile, in the private room.

Seeing Young Master Liu Zishan's bid, Wang Chen couldn't help but reveal a satisfied smile.

"Manager Huang, is there a way for him to see me from outside?"

Tapping on the numeric keypad, Wang Chen suddenly asked Huang Yuan.

"Uh..."

Huang Yuan was taken aback by the question, somewhat confused by Wang Chen's intention.

"This side can be set to exhibition mode; just click here and it will become transparent, allowing everyone present to see you."

He pointed to a button by the window.

"Good!"

Hearing his words, Wang Chen's smile faded, he cleared the numbers entered on the numeric keypad, and directly pressed that button.

The next second.

As the view in front of him became transparent, he drew upon the acting skills he had accumulated over his two lives and looked at Young Master Liu Zishan with an extremely cold gaze.

"Four thousand lower grade sacred crystal stones!"

He said coldly.

"Four thousand lower grade sacred crystal stones!"

"Is there anyone with a higher price than this?"

Tang Youyou immediately became fired up, her voice becoming extremely high-pitched.

Meanwhile, in the auction house, Young Master Liu Zishan's smugness became even more arrogant.

"Hahahahaha!!"

"He's panicking!!"