"Go on," Li Qiye said slowly. His calm words carried an unquestionable authority.
As Li Qiye looked at her, Chi Xiaodie's heart trembled. For some reason, her resolve suddenly crumbled. "Fine, I'll bid!" she snapped.
Amid the buzz of discussion from the other buyers, Chi Xiaodie called out to the auctioneer, "If the Wooden Ruler starts at three thousand Saint Venerable Essence Jade, I'm willing to make the opening bid."
Her sudden bid of three thousand Saint Venerable Essence Jade made many of the buyers in the room turn to look at her. Three thousand Saint Venerable Essence Jade was no small sum—a price far too high for a mere souvenir.
"Three thousand Saint Venerable Essence Jade for a souvenir Wooden Ruler? Are you insane? Is this piece of junk worth that much?" Li Qiye exclaimed with an exaggerated expression as he looked at Chi Xiaodie.
