CHAPTER 451: CHAPTER 449: SKY-HIGH PRICE

This person thought to himself, and immediately shouted, "Since Mr. Wang is interested in this item, I also want to buy it for fun. I bid 1.01 billion."

As soon as he said this, some people in the audience recognized this middle-aged man and immediately whispered among themselves.

"Isn’t that Zhao Wuheng, the chairman of the Heaven-reaching Group!"

"Tsk, tsk, even this big shot has made a bid. It seems that this Shaolin Golden Bell Shield is definitely authentic!"

"Yes, we can’t touch such high-end items, but it’s quite thrilling just to watch the spectacle."

While the audience was whispering, Mr. Wang, who first made a bid, heard this and immediately said disapprovingly, "Heh, President Zhao, your net worth, and you add just 100 million? That’s really stingy!"

After he finished speaking, just as he was about to continue bidding, another somewhat gruff voice joined in.

"Hahahaha! Indeed, if President Zhao and Mr. Wang keep adding just 100 million, won’t that drive me crazy? I’m Mr. Chen, a hasty person, and I don’t have the time to play slowly with you both. I bid 1 billion USD, and I want this item!"

With a bang, the entire auction house was shocked. Who is this person, directly raising the base price tenfold!?

The audience buzzed with discussion, and both Zhao Wuheng and Mr. Wang’s expressions turned gloomy. Zhao Wuheng twitched his lips and then said, "Old Chen, we’ve known each other for many years. With such a bid, are you trying to embarrass me, Zhao Wuheng?"

But the man still laughed heartily and said, "Zhao Wuheng, your words are unreasonable. Since it’s an auction, the highest bidder wins. I’m just following the rules to increase the price, how does this embarrass you?"

After he finished speaking, he glanced down and asked Xue Liu, "Miss Xue Liu, the auction requires a minimum increase of 100 million. It doesn’t set a maximum increase, does it?"

Xue Liu smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Chen, you’re joking. The auction, of course, does not have such a rule."

She said this, nodding with a smile, then glanced around the room and continued, "Mr. Chen bid 1 billion USD, does anyone want to continue bidding?"

The audience quietened slightly, but still, no one bid. Xue Liu unhurriedly continued, "Alright, 1 billion for the first time."

At this moment, Mr. Chen looked at Zhao Wuheng smugly. Zhao Wuheng curled his lips into a disdainful smile, then said sullenly, "Heh, you think you can take this item with just 1 billion? I tell you, I have great use for this item! So, I won’t be polite."

"I bid 1.2 billion!"

As this price was called out, the audience immediately started buzzing again, and seeing the heated bidding atmosphere, Xue Liu was extremely delighted.

After all, if this item sells at a high price in the end, she, as the auctioneer, could earn a considerable commission. Immediately, Xue Liu continued to speak with a soft and gentle voice full of encouragement, "President Zhao bids 1.2 billion, truly generous, but this Shaolin Golden Bell Shield is certainly worth this price."

As she finished speaking, Mr. Wang gritted his teeth and immediately said, "Hmph! 1.2 billion is nothing. Although my wealth is not as strong as President Zhao’s, I can still squeeze out a bit."

"I bid 1.25 billion!"

The price was raised by another 50 million. Seeing this, the straightforward Old Chen shrugged and said, "Mr. Wang and President Zhao indeed have deep pockets, I’m just a small timer and can’t afford to play! As for this item, you fight over it, I don’t want it."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuheng and Mr. Wang both had a change in expression, looking grittingly in Old Chen’s direction. This fellow, evidently played a trick on them both, never truly wanting this Golden Bell Shield, but instead raised its price.

But even so, they had nothing to say. If they didn’t bid, and really let him buy the Shaolin’s genuine secret manual with just 1 billion, they’d truly let him get a huge bargain.

Zhao Wuheng snorted coldly, then looked at Mr. Wang and firmly called out a price, "1.4 billion!"

Xue Liu was also slightly taken aback. This item was indeed astonishingly valuable, but in the pre-auction expectations, fetching around 1.2 billion was already the ideal situation. Unexpectedly, it reached the sky-high price of 1.4 billion, and judging by the situation, the price had a tendency to keep rising.

Indeed, after Zhao Wuheng finished speaking, Mr. Wang’s face also changed several times, then gritted his teeth and called out a price of 1.45 billion.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuheng immediately had a confident smile. He clearly knew the financial strength of the opponent, and seeing his expression, Zhao Wuheng immediately understood that he could no longer afford to increase the bid.

However, 1.4 billion was also a huge burden for him. If he bought this Golden Bell Shield, the entire Heaven-reaching Group would have to shrink significantly.

But all of this, compared to the Hidden Sects and Noble Families behind the Golden Bell Shield, was all worth it!

When Zhao Wuheng thought of that mysterious world, his heart suddenly burned with excitement, and immediately, he took a deep breath and thought to himself, "This time, even if I go bankrupt, I must get this Golden Bell Shield. This item is a ticket to be qualified to access that mysterious Ancient Martial Family!"

As he thought about this, a flush of excitement rose on his face, and immediately, he directly raised the number plate high, then said loudly, "1.5 billion!"

In an instant, the entire audience was silent. The price of 1.5 billion, just hearing it was enough to make one’s heart race and blood boil. Zhao Wuheng looked around triumphantly at the admiring gazes of the audience, and for a moment, he felt like a king descending, commanding the room with an imposing aura.

Xue Liu slightly opened her small mouth, her face irresistibly filled with joy, and her tone could not suppress her excitement either.

"Alright! President Zhao of the Heaven-reaching Group has made the final bid of 1.5 billion!"

"Is there anyone else who wants to bid, anyone? If not, this 1.5 billion will be the final bid!"

"Is there no one willing to bid further? 1.5 billion, this item is about to become Mr. Zhao Wuheng’s collection!"

"1.5 billion for the first time."

"1.5 billion for the second time!"

Xue Liu raised her voice high, everyone in the audience craned their necks, and the auction hammer in her hand was already held high, just awaiting the final moment to strike the decisive blow.

However, at this moment, a voice rang out!