. Despite the auctioneer's frantic presentation, it was clear no one in the audience was interested in the unknown fragment of the painting.
Finally, the white-haired old auctioneer could only shake his head helplessly, swallowing to moisten his dry throat. With a wry smile, he said, "According to the established rules, the minimum bid for this piece of tattered cloth is 100,000 gold coins. Now, let the auction begin..."
As he finished speaking, silence fell, which eventually led to a burst of laughter.
Sighing, the old man opened his mouth, but no sound came out. He could only endure this for five minutes.
Just as he was about to announce the item's failure to sell, an abrupt voice rang out.
"One hundred and one hundred thousand gold coins..."
The faint voice shattered the silence. Countless eyes followed the voice, finally settling on a black-robed figure near the front row, and a few mutterings echoed.
"Is this guy crazy? Spending 110,000 gold coins for a useless thing?"
Not only those in the back, but even some of the forces in the front row cast slightly surprised glances at Xiao Yan, swathed in a black robe.
However, among those glances directed at Xiao Yan, besides sarcasm and curiosity, there was also a hint of exasperation...
"Damn! Is this guy crazy? He actually wants to jump out and compete with me?"
Mo Tang cursed Xiao Yan in his heart.
He wasn't worried about losing to this poor guy Xiao Yan...
Even though the other party had made over a million gold coins from the Two-Striped Green Spirit Pill, he still had millions left, and he could definitely use them to crush him!
Mo Tang's only concern now was that Yao Lao would truly discover the incomplete map's uniqueness and become determined to compete with him
for it... If he raised the price too high, it would inevitably attract the attention of others. If that incited the powerful forces to take action, that would be a real problem!
On the crystal stage, the auctioneer let out a quiet sigh when someone finally made an offer. He looked up at Xiao Yan and smiled, "This gentleman has bid 110,000. Anyone else wanting to raise the price?"
Though a little annoyed, Mo Tang couldn't help but follow suit...
"150,000!"
Mo Tang's bid raised the price, causing the auctioneer on the stage to raise his brows in delight.
It's good to have someone in the market for it. If someone's in the market for it, it means it'll fetch a good price!
Xiao Yan glanced in Mo Tang's direction in surprise, but the backrest obscured his view.
"Teacher, could this fragment of the map truly hold some secret? And that person knows it..."
Yao Lao paused, then said, "It's very possible. I can sense something special about it, but I can't be sure. If possible, it's safer to buy it!"
Xiao Yan nodded.
Yao Lao added, "But you have to be careful. The other party is quite powerful, a Dou Wang. If you really provoke him, he might secretly attack you."
Remember, this is the Black Horn Territory. Even if you win the item, you can't guarantee it.
"Hehe, isn't it you, Master? A mere Dou Wang is no problem!" Xiao Yan said flatteringly with a smile.
Yao Lao laughed and scolded, "Little guy, stop flattering me! I'm not afraid of a Dou Wang, but are you sure he doesn't have someone even stronger behind him?"
"Uh..."
Xiao Yan was speechless at Yao Lao's words.
"Fifteen hundred thousand! This customer bids one hundred and fifty thousand. Any more bids?"
the auctioneer shouted excitedly, glancing in Xiao Yan's direction.
It was obvious that he was waiting for Xiao Yan to bid again.
After a moment's hesitation, Xiao Yan finally said, "Two hundred thousand!"
The moment this price was announced, many in the audience began to roar.
While the price was insignificant at this auction, the fact that the object was a fragment of an unknown map was suspicious.
Could this truly be a fragment of a treasure map?
At this thought, many present were already beginning to stir.
Mo Tang's eyes were dark,
and he muttered, "You're really... courting death!"
He had initially thought the fragment was a sure thing, but he hadn't expected such a twist in the end.
However, after careful consideration, Mo Tang was ready to give up.
Of course, he wasn't giving up on the fragment, but rather, he didn't want to draw too much attention!
"I think Han Feng has already heard the news. Given his feud with Yao Lao, he won't just sit there. When Han Feng arrives, it will be the end of Master Xiao Yan and his apprentice!" "
When that happens, whether it's the fragment or the strange fire, it's all mine!"
Giving him a slightly annoyed glare, Mo Tang shrunk back into his chair, remaining silent.
Seeing this, those who had been tempted suddenly realized that this guy was just setting a trap for others...
And at this moment, Xiao Yan, who had spent two hundred thousand on a "useless broken map," became the object of everyone's ridicule.
Feeling the gazes from all around him as if he were an idiot or a lunatic, Xiao Yan couldn't help but twitch his lips, then sat back in his seat with the same expressionless face.
As for him, he couldn't help but question his teacher again.
"Teacher, are you sure this thing is really useful? It's not just a useless broken map, is it? Then I'll be a complete idiot in their eyes!"
Yao Lao was very calm. "What's the rush? I haven't got it yet. Once I have it, I'll study it carefully to confirm it.
As for those outside gazes, just ignore them..."
Xiao Yan could only roll his eyes silently.
After this interlude, the auction continued.
However, the subsequent lots, whether it was the Earth-grade Three Thousand Thunderbolts or the finale, the Yin-Yang Mysterious Dragon Pill, were all worth over ten million, making them simply beyond Mo Tang's reach. So, he simply took note of the owners of the last two treasures and didn't make a move.
Although there were some precious medicinal herbs with intermediate energy levels at the auction, the prices were so high that it was not worth it. So, after taking a look at his gold coins, Mo Tang decided not to make a move...
In the end, he was the one who came away with nothing from this auction!
But Mo Tang didn't care...
Because he knew very well that the real excitement of this conference was just beginning...