605: What our four major merchant guilds have the least shortage of is immortal crystals.

Su Chen's voice wasn't particularly loud, but it immediately drew the attention of countless people; everyone looked at Su Chen with eyes full of suspicion and uncertainty.

"Who is this? He actually added one hundred and fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals in one go. Why have I never seen this person before?"

"Good heavens, he's even more generous and wealthy than the Four Great Chambers of Commerce, isn't he?"

The sound of people gasping for air rang out. Although no one had seen Su Chen before and his cultivation aura seemed quite poor, this was, after all, an auction hosted by the Imperial Family. Who would dare to cause trouble here?

Unless they were tired of living.

President Liu Heng narrowed his eyes as he looked toward Su Chen. This was the kid who had come with Yang Xizhi. Five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals was already a significant amount, almost reaching the peak price. According to their estimates, Sanyang Street would sell for around six hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals at most, or perhaps seven hundred million if it went a bit higher. That was the absolute limit they could bear.

If it went any higher, it wouldn't be worth it.

President Wang Yue gave a cold laugh. "President Yang, you'd better think this through. If the person you brought makes a bid and can't pay, you'll be the one held responsible."

"You should understand the consequences of daring to mock the Imperial Family."

Clearly, in their eyes, Su Chen absolutely did not have five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals. Even if the entire Anyun Chamber of Commerce were sold, it wouldn't be worth that many crystals.

President Liu Heng also smiled from the side and said, "President Yang, this is where you're in the wrong. While Face is necessary, you must also weigh the situation. There's absolutely no need to seek death over such a small matter."

"While Lord Wang hasn't made the final call yet, you should quickly withdraw the bid."

On the auction stage, the man also looked at Yang Xizhi with a cold expression.

Yang Xizhi swallowed hard, his heart filled with extreme panic. If Su Chen produced the immortal crystals after bidding, then there would certainly be no problem. But if he didn't, they would all have to die.

That was the consequence of mocking the Imperial Family.

"Wait, this kid couldn't really be shouting out random bids without having the immortal crystals, could he?"

"This is no joke. Mocking the Imperial Family is a life-threatening matter. Does this kid really have such big guts? Or was he instructed by the Anyun Chamber of Commerce? But Yang Xizhi shouldn't be that foolish."

"This kid couldn't have mistaken Top-grade Immortal Crystals for low-grade ones, could he?"

Voices of cold mockery and sarcasm continued to rise. Everyone knew the current strength of the Anyun Chamber of Commerce; they certainly couldn't produce five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals.

Yang Xizhi couldn't make up his mind either, so he could only turn his head to look at Su Chen.

Su Chen ignored him entirely and directly threw five Spatial Rings toward the person hosting the auction. Each one contained one hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals.

The middle-aged man caught the Spatial Rings, and his eyes instantly narrowed. After giving Su Chen a deep look, he spoke out loudly:

"Anyun Chamber of Commerce, five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals!"

"Are there any higher bids?"

Although the crowd couldn't see exactly what was inside the Spatial Rings, they could guess from his expression that they were most likely full of immortal crystals.

President Liu Heng's expression became somewhat solemn.

Damn it!

How could he actually have five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals?

Although this hadn't reached their limit yet, Su Chen's effortless manner clearly showed he still had confidence. Originally, they would have only needed to spend around five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals to obtain Sanyang Street.

Now they would have to spend much more.

But soon, President Liu Heng regained his usual composure.

With the Four Great Chambers of Commerce joining forces this time, he didn't believe that a kid like Su Chen, who had popped out of nowhere, could compete with them for Sanyang Street.

In their view, Su Chen was likely a helper hired by Yang Xizhi.

The price Yang Xizhi could afford to pay could absolutely not exceed five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals.

President Liu Heng took a deep breath and then spoke again: "Five hundred and fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals!"

Hiss!

Another increase of fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals. Is this the power of the Four Great Chambers of Commerce?

Hearing President Liu Heng's bid, many people couldn't help but gasp. At this price, basically no one else would compete anymore.

This had already exceeded the limits of what they could bear.

After the bid was made, President Wang Yue looked at Su Chen with a contemptuous gaze and said indifferently, "Kid, compared to the financial resources of our Four Great Chambers of Commerce, you're still not enough. Our Four Great Chambers of Commerce might lack many things, but we don't lack immortal crystals. Trying to snatch something from us is beyond your depth."

President Wang Yue's tone was full of disdain. To him, Su Chen might indeed have some background, but their Four Great Chambers of Commerce were no pushovers either.

Furthermore, being in the business of commerce, they usually had more immortal crystals than ordinary forces. He didn't believe Su Chen could have more immortal crystals than them.

Su Chen gave him a nonchalant glance.

"What a coincidence. I don't lack immortal crystals either."

"Seven hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals!"

As his voice fell, the entire auction hall suddenly became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop. Everyone looked at Su Chen with eyes full of disbelief.

What kind of terrifying wealth was this?

He directly added one hundred and fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals in one go?

Are your immortal crystals like water?

Do they cost nothing?

Countless questions flooded their minds. Everyone looked at Su Chen with solemn expressions. No one had any impression of this person at all, and they couldn't recall such a person existing in the Imperial City.

To be able to produce seven hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals at once, he must definitely be a person of status in the Imperial City.

With the previous five hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals as proof, the Immortal King hosting the auction no longer questioned Su Chen's strength. He directly announced loudly: "Seven hundred million Top-grade Immortal Crystals!"

President Wang Yue grit his teeth and looked at Su Chen, his eyes filled with disbelief.

How could this kid possibly have so many immortal crystals!

Seven hundred million—this was already the absolute limit of Sanyang Street's value. Going any further would not be worthwhile.

The presidents of the Four Great Chambers of Commerce glanced at each other. If Su Chen bought Sanyang Street, it would definitely be for the Anyun Chamber of Commerce. Once Anyun obtained it, they could turn the tide and might even become the Fifth Great Chamber of Commerce.

This would have a significant impact on their interests.

After exchanging glances, they finally decided to continue following the bid. They didn't believe Su Chen truly had an inexhaustible supply of immortal crystals.

"Seven hundred and fifty million!"

Once again, fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals were added. The atmosphere in the auction hall began to undergo a subtle change, and everyone watched with eyes that expected a good show.

Su Chen glanced nonchalantly at President Wang Yue and then said with some disdain:

"Your Four Great Chambers of Commerce don't seem to have much capability. Adding fifty million Top-grade Immortal Crystals at a time? It seems you're rather ordinary. I still overestimated you."

"One billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals!"

Su Chen spoke in a calm voice, but it was like a heavy drum exploding in everyone's ears. The look in everyone's eyes as they turned to him was filled with terror and disbelief.

One billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals—this had already far exceeded the inherent value of Sanyang Street itself.

The four presidents were also full of disbelief. Could Su Chen really produce one billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals at once?

Although their Four Great Chambers of Commerce could also produce it, they were four people contributing crystals together, and in the end, each person's gain would only be a quarter of Sanyang Street. This loss was simply too great.

Although the cost of one billion Top-grade Immortal Crystals was very high for the Anyun Chamber of Commerce, and it was highly probable they wouldn't be able to earn that money back within the Imperial Family's protection period,

Sanyang Street held extraordinary significance; it was a place that could enhance a chamber of commerce's influence.

Dammit!

The look in President Wang Yue's eyes as he stared at Su Chen was almost enough to spit fire. Everything was supposed to proceed according to their plan, but Su Chen's appearance had completely disrupted all of their plans...