Although Lu Fan next to him didn't say anything, he almost understood the situation.
According to Sima Hong, he said: The greatest forces in the entire Yunzhou are none other than one pavilion, two sects, and three clans.
The first pavilion is the Treasure Pavilion.
The second gate should be what Sima Hong mentioned before: Duan Dao Gate and Tian Xiang Palace.
As for the last three clans, they should be the Sima family and the Yan family mentioned earlier. As for the last clan? Sima Hong did not say.
After briefly understanding the distribution of power in his mind, Lu Fan didn't think about it anymore.
after all.
None of these things have much to do with him.
The only thing he wanted now was some martial arts secrets to improve his training.
Next.
Lu Fan sat quietly in the box on the second floor, waiting for the auction to begin.
After half an incense stick.
Finally, the auction at Baibao Pavilion began.
The huge oval venue was surrounded by people who came to attend the auction.
As for Lu Fan, who was participating for the first time, he quickly stood up and watched.
The auction was hosted by a fat man in his forties.
According to Sima Hong, this fat guy is a small manager of Baibao Pavilion, and his name is Wang!
In the past, he was the one who hosted the auctions in Qingyang Town.
After the fat steward arrived at the center of the venue, he cleared his throat and said loudly, "Today is the Baibao Pavilion's monthly auction. On behalf of Baibao Pavilion, I, Wang, would like to welcome all friends who have come from afar!"
"The auction will still follow the old rules. The highest bidder wins!"
"As for bidding on items, rest assured, friends! As long as it's within the jurisdiction of the Treasure Pavilion, everything is guaranteed to be safe!"
After Manager Wang finished speaking, all the people around him began to applaud.
"Okay, the auction starts now!"
"Now, let's invite our first auction item."
As Manager Wang finished speaking, two servants came out carrying an exquisite jade bottle.
This jade bottle is translucent in color and is about one foot tall.
After taking it out, Manager Wang began to introduce it.
"This bottle was a collection from the Sixth Prince's mansion during the previous Daqing Dynasty. Later, because the Sixth Prince plotted a rebellion, he was beheaded and his property was confiscated! Therefore, this bottle was lost to the people!"
"This bottle is carved entirely from white jade. Whether it's for collection or for sale, it's extremely valuable!"
"The bidding price is now thirty taels of silver!"
After Manager Wang made his offer, the bidders below began the auction.
but.
Because during the famine years, this bottle could only be used for collection, so very few people auctioned it.
final.
The bottle was bought by a fat and big-eared gentleman for sixty taels of silver.
The next item to be auctioned was a precious sword.
The sword is of good quality, shining with golden light, and is extremely awesome.
But Lu Fan could tell at a glance that the precious sword was actually extremely rubbish. He dared to say that if the sword touched his fire stick, it would shatter in just one blow.
The auction continues.
But the items being auctioned were things that Lu Fan didn't want at all.
"Could it be that there are no martial arts secret manuals at this auction?"
While Lu Fan was pondering, Wang, the steward of the Baibao Pavilion, suddenly shouted, "Everyone, today is the turn for the highlight of our auction!"
After Steward Wang finished speaking, he waved his hand and asked the servants to bring a tray.
The tray was covered with a red cloth, which made it look very mysterious.
"Everyone, this item was asked by someone to be auctioned at Baibao Pavilion. It's a few pills!"
"This pill can heal injuries and strengthen the body for ordinary people, and it can boost blood and energy for warriors, making it an absolutely precious pill!"
Hearing what Manager Wang said, all the auctioneers present were shocked.
"Bao Dan?"
"Is this true? Is there such a good pill?"
Some people showed curiosity.
Steward Wang smiled faintly and said, "Please rest assured, my Baibao Pavilion has a century-long reputation and is absolutely honest! We have verified this pill and it is absolutely genuine!"
Seeing what Manager Wang said, everyone was convinced.
After all, they still recognized the reputable brand of Baibao Pavilion.
"Manager Wang, please open it and see what kind of precious pill it is."
"yes!"
When the people around heard this, they immediately became excited.
Even Lu Fan showed a little curiosity.
Looking at the tray in front of Manager Wang, he muttered in his heart: Why does this fat guy say that the effect is so similar to his own tonic pills?
Just as Lu Fan was wondering, Wang, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion, smiled and said, "Since everyone wants to see it, I will show it to you."
After saying that.
He lifted the red cloth from the tray!
Five thumb-sized tender white pills appeared in everyone's eyes.
"Bed..."
"Why is it my tonic pill?"
Looking at the pill, Lu Fan was speechless.
The five pills placed in front of Manager Wang were actually the tonic pills that Lu Fan had kneaded!
What Lu Fan never expected was that his tonic pills ended up here.
What's going on?
He turned his head and glanced at Sima Hong beside him casually, only to see the handsome guy with a sly smile on his face.
Looking at his expression, Lu Fan understood instantly.
"Nah... Could it be that Sima Hong took the elixir I sold him and came to the Treasure Pavilion to bid for it?"
Just as Lu Fan was thinking about it, Sima Hong beside him said in a sly tone, "Brother Lu, have you guessed it? Hehe, to be honest, ever since I ate your tonic pill, I've been completely captivated by it! But... it's such a waste for me to eat such a pill! So I thought about how to use this pill to make money. In this way, not only can I make money, but I can also eat your tonic pills, killing two birds with one stone. Do you think I'm smart?"
Listening to Sima Hong say this, Lu Fan cursed in his heart: This bastard is really smart!
He actually took his own tonic pills and ran to Baibao Pavilion to make a profit from the price difference, and still made money?
"Manager Wang, what is the name of this precious pill? Does it really have the good effects you said?" While Lu Fan was slandering in his heart, the bidders in the audience began to ask.
Manager Wang said, "This pill is called the Great Tonic Pill! It has the same effect as the Qi and Blood Pills sold in the market! The only difference is that ours is much cheaper!"
turn out to be.
In this age of famine, the elixirs needed by warriors are the most scarce!
For example, the Qi and Blood Pill that Manager Wang mentioned just now, that kind of pill is sold outside for three hundred taels each!
And there is no demand for it!
Hearing what Manager Wang said, the bidders around him became curious.
"Manager Wang, what's the minimum bid for this tonic pill?"
Steward Wang smiled and held up two fingers: "The minimum bid for this pill is only twenty taels!"
Twenty taels!
When Lu Fan heard this, he started cursing in his heart again.
This Sima Hong is really a dog!
I only sold it to him for ten taels of silver, who knew he would double the price?