There was no red cloth for needless suspense this time.
An exquisite platform trolley, standing about 1.3 meters high, was slowly pushed out by a man. On the trolley rested a case constructed from several pieces of high-definition, reinforced glass. Inside the glass case, an ancient painting was mounted serenely.
In a flash, every spotlight in the venue swiveled to converge on the glass case, transforming the prior dimness into a brilliant glare. However, when the dignitaries attending the auction saw the painting, they were left utterly dumbfounded. A moment later, an uproar erupted. Even Ye Jizu couldn't help but stare, his eyes wide.
