The Supreme Divine Concubine - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: Show Me the Money

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

When the crowd heard those words, they were surprised and followed the direction of the voice. The person had only added one gold coin to the bid, was that a joke, or had the person done it deliberately?

Jiang Xuan was furious. He raised angry eyes to see who it was, only to catch sight of the strange man in a cloak that he had seen earlier.

If the strange man had added a sum on top of Jiang Xuan’s bid, that was still fine. But, the strange man had actually added just one gold coin! He was deliberately making fun of Jiang Xuan, wasn’t he?!

Mu Yan and everyone else were also confused, but he shifted his gaze away after glancing at the man.

Even though Mu Yan and the others didn’t know who the person was, they were just happy that the man had caused some trouble for Jiang Xuan.

“2,550,000 gold coins!” 

Jiang Xuan didn’t bother thinking about it and raised his bid again!

Jian Xuan’s attendant, who was sitting beside him, moved his lips but didn’t open his mouth to speak.

Mu Qinglan leaned back lazily in her chair and said casually, “2,550,001 gold coins.” 

Pfft!

After a short period of silence, someone finally couldn’t hold back anymore and snorted lightly. But, they immediately stopped.

However, that was enough for Jiang Xuan’s face to twist into an uglier expression.

“Who the hell are you? How dare you try and snatch something that belongs to my family?!” 

Seeing how angry Jiang Xuan had become, the crowd anticipated that a good show was about to unfold.

The man in the coat, however, laughed lightly at Jiang Xuan’s words and said, “This thing doesn’t belong to your family yet, does it?

“You!” 

Jiang Xuan felt rage coursing through his veins.

“The rules of an auction can’t be any simpler—the highest bidder wins. What’s this, Young Master Jiang? You don’t have money to bid, so you want to bully others and forcefully take the item from them?”

Although the man spoke in a lazy tone, what he said made everyone present nod in agreement. And especially since they were in Xia Shang Auction House to boot! How could they not agree?

“Hmph! I want to see just how you’ll be capable of competing with me!” Jiang Xuan let out a cold snort and said, “2,700,000 gold coins!” 

Jiang Xuan didn’t believe that this strange man had the capabilities to go higher than that!

The crowd gasped. That amount was just staggering!

Although the star matrix was a rare item, the price was already a little too much.

Even for the Jiang family, it would be challenging to take out so much money at once.

The attendant beside Jiang Xuan helplessly reminded in a whisper, “Young Master, you should consider this properly. Even though the star matrix is rare, it’s not worth that price!” 

Although all the prominent families had gotten the information earlier and had the intention to fight for it, they weren’t stupid. How could they spend such a massive amount of money to bid for an old, worn-down Level 3 star matrix?!

Jiang Xuan shot his attendant a fierce glare. “Shut up!”

Jiang Xuan had never suffered any losses before, and there was nothing he couldn’t get once he set his sights on it!

However, in the next moment, the same voice rang out lazily again, “2,700,001 gold coins.” 

Jiang Xuan was about to implode from rage!

This person was doing it deliberately!

Mu Qinglan was too preoccupied to care about what Jiang Xuan felt inside. 

She needed something that would guarantee her life, and there was such a thing right in front of her eyes right now. Since it had practically fallen into her lap, she naturally needed to get her hands on it.

“You really think my family is afraid of you?!”

Jiang Xuan’s eyes were red with anger, and his face was unsightly. He immediately opened his mouth to raise the bid, but his attendant immediately reached up to pull him back and hurriedly said, “Young Master! Even if the item is real, since it’s already more than 2,550,000 gold coins, you shouldn’t take it anymore!”

It really wasn’t worth it!

Jiang Xuan was about to say something, but his attendant hurried to add, “Young Master, this is the master’s instructions! You can’t disobey it!” 

Jiang Xuan hesitated, and his movements slowed down. However, his heart was still burning with anger.

“Young Master, even if that man gets the treasure, he still needs to be alive to use it, doesn’t he?” 

Jiang Xuan’s face immediately looked better at his attendant’s words.

That’s right. This was Luo Xi City, which was the Jiang family’s territory. What was the use even if a person won the bid on that treasure?

With a bit of help, the Jiang family would be able to take it for themselves!

Jiang Xuan smirked viciously, then leaned heavily back against his chair. Then, he glanced at Mu Qinglan and said, “You’ve been a scoundrel till now, and I won’t bother fighting with you for it. But hopefully… you can get out of Luo Xi City safely.” 

He had actually thrown out a threat in public.

However, the Jiang family was powerful, and Jiang Xuan was overbearing. So, it wasn’t surprising for him to do something like this at all.

Mu Qinglan’s lips curled upwards.

“You can just admit that you don’t have any money. Why do you need to put up such grandeur to pretend?” 

With one sentence, Jiang Xuan’s face puffed up and turned red with anger once more.

If not for the sake of behaving properly in Xia Shang Auction House, Jiang Xuan really wanted to tear that person to pieces right now!

Xia Zhong quietly watched the scene unfold in front of him. Once everything had settled down, he smiled and said, “The bid is now at 2,700,001 gold coins. Is there anyone else?” 

The entire hall was silent.

“2,700,001 gold coins, going once!”

“2,700,001 gold coins, going twice!”

“2,700,001 gold coins, going thrice!”

Bang!

“Sold!”

Xia Zhong looked at Mu Qinglan, and the smile on his face became brightened.

“Congratulations.” 

Mu Qinglan nodded but didn’t make any other sound.

The faces of the crowd were complicated. None of them expected that this hot treasure would end up being snatched away by a person of unknown origins.

“Girl, you’re really bold. You’re penniless from head to toe, yet you still dared to offer such a price. I want to see what you’re going to do when you have to pay for the item later.” Xue You’s voice rang in her ear.

Mu Qinglan smiled, and she shifted her gaze towards where several of the great families were seated. 

“Obviously… I’ll make one of them help me to pay for it.” 

Xue You replied lazily, “The Yuan Soul-Fire Crystal is no less precious than this Level 3 star matrix. Even so, wouldn’t you be poor again after this?” 

The price of the star matrix was really a little too high, after all.

Something flashed in Mu Qinglan’s eyes, and she chuckled lightly. 

“That’s why it’s inevitable that I’ll get some of them to bleed for me…”

At this time, the jade column on Xia Zhong’s right side had slowly descended, leaving only the jade column on his left.

Everyone present in the hall was filled with curiosity.

Most had received the information that there would be a Level 3 star matrix up for auction today, and they thought it would be the finale. But, no one expected there would be another one.

What kind of treasure would come after the bidding of the star matrix?

Xia Zhong looked around and smiled. “Ladies and gentleman, it’s fine that you didn’t win the bid on the previous treasure. This final one will definitely not disappoint any of you!”

Having aroused the crowd’s curiosity successfully, Xia Zhong became solemn. There was also undisguised pride in his eyes.

“Everyone, the last auction item is a Yuan Core from a Tier 6 Fire Spirit Lion!”

What?!

The moment Xia Zhong’s words were uttered, the hall plunged into a deadly silence!

The announcement was so shocking that everyone was frozen to the spot!

Xia Zhong was pleased with the crowd’s expressions, and he slowly opened the black jade box.

A piece of fire-red crystal lay inside. It was clear and pure, blazing hot and burning!

Those seated more front could even feel the fiery aura and intense energy that radiated from the crystal!

“What pure energy!” Someone couldn’t help but exclaim in awe, their eyes filled with admiration and praise.

“I believe that I don’t have to explain just how precious this Yuan Soul-Fire Crystal is, as I’m sure everyone is well aware. The starting bid on this crystal is 1,500,000 gold coins!” 

“Oh gosh, it’s actually a real Yuan Soul-Fire Crystal! No wonder the star matrix was auctioned off first!” 

“That Yuan Soul-Fire Crystal looks to be very pure. If I can get it, I’ll definitely be able to improve my realm greatly!” 

The crowd couldn’t help but start to discuss and chatter about the Yuan Soul-Fire Cyrstal, and those from the prominent families were even more excited about it.

Mu Yan’s face twitched slightly, and he also leaned forward a little.

Ye Yurou’s eyes brightened, and she looked tempted. But, she didn’t open her mouth to bid on it.

Jiang Xuan clapped his hands. He hadn’t managed to grab the star matrix just now, so he definitely needed to get this Yuan Soul-Fire Crystal!

“I definitely want this! Two million-“

“3,000,000 gold coins!” 

Mu Qinglan spoke in a clear voice, and she raised her head to meet Jiang Xuan’s dark, angry gaze with a radiant smile. 

The first thing she needed to do was make sure she got the money for the star matrix..