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Chapter 316
Chapter 316 - Humanshaped Helianthus the God of Slaughter Was Paired with a Sword!
The industry heavyweights mingled with warm greetings, while Wu Xiaofei was treated like an invisible clown, overlooked by everyone.
Wu Xiaofei, for his part, was actively trying to fade into the background.
Soon enough, the time arrived for the auction to commence!
Led by Du Zhongguo, the crowd made their way into the auction hall.
Once the others had departed, Wu Xiaofei skulked away, dejected.
Jiang Hao had been watching him all along and, just before leaving, discreetly dusted him with a pinch of powder.
Wu Xiaofei's behavior may not have warranted death, but a light punishment serves as a stern warning!
Otherwise, people might mistake him for a pushover, a saint without a temper!
……
As everyone settled into their seats, Jiang Hao noticed the auction hall was bustling with attendees, including numerous influential figures.
Then, the auctioneer took the stage.
“Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!”
“Welcome to this exclusive private auction!”
Following the introductory remarks, the auction officially got underway.
The first few items were modest affairs, featuring jade artifacts, ceramics, and the like.
Jiang Hao had no interest in these and held back from bidding.
But then, the He Shou Wu that had caught Jiang Hao's eye was unveiled!
A qipao-clad beauty revealed the human-shaped He Shou Wu beneath a golden cloth.
“A two-hundred-year-old human-shaped He Shou Wu, starting at one million, with increments of no less than fifty thousand!”
No sooner had the auctioneer announced this than bids began to fly.
“Number 22, 1.1 million!”
“1.3 million!”
“1.5 million!”
The bidding was fierce, and the price soared to 2.4 million.
The auctioneer called out, “Two million six hundred thousand, any higher offers?”
Feeling the moment was right, Jiang Hao entered the fray.
“2.7 million!”
The auctioneer, energized by the bid, called out, “Number 12 bids 2.7 million!”
The previous bidder upped the ante.
“2.8 million!”
Jiang Hao, not one to dally, spoke up before the auctioneer could even prompt for another bid.
“Three million!”
The auctioneer's voice boomed through the hall, “Number 12 offers three million!”
And with Jiang Hao's bid of three million, the competition fell silent—no further bids were placed.
“Three million for the first time!”
“Three million for the second time!”
“Three million for the third and final time!”
Bang!
With the auctioneer's hammer coming down!
“Congratulations to gentleman number 12 for securing this piece!”
Subsequently, several more items went under the hammer, with Jiang Hao joining the fray.
He acquired an unopenable machine box from the Warring States' Mo family for two million and a Zheng Banqiao ink bamboo painting for five million!
As the auction progressed, Jiang Hao's Han Dynasty Tiger Talismans fetched a handsome sum of twenty million!
Jiang Hao hadn't anticipated their hefty value!
Soon after, several other lots were presented, including the coveted killing sword of Wu An Lord Bai Qi that had caught Jiang Hao's eye.
The unveiling of this killing sword shifted the atmosphere; several onlookers' expressions turned covetous, their eyes glinting with avarice.
Yet, recalling something, they quickly reverted to their former demeanor.
It was then that the auctioneer's voice filled the room.
“As we all know, the God of Killing, Bai Qi, has a legendary reputation.
This particular bronze sword, bearing the inscribed name of Wu An Lord Bai Qi, is remarkably well-preserved.
Verified by numerous experts, it is indeed the very sword wielded by the God of Slaughter, Bai Qi!
Despite over two millennia, this bronze sword remains so sharp that it can slice through hair with ease!”
With that introduction, a specialist assisted in revealing the bronze sword that had lain dormant for more than two thousand years.
As the sword was unsheathed, a brilliant gleam of sharpness caught the light.
Simultaneously, the room's temperature seemed to dip, a whisper of cool air brushing against the crowd.
Involuntarily, a collective shiver ran through the attendees.