Chapter 2498 Snatching the Auction
Chapter 2498 Snatching the Auction
Dozens or hundreds of crystals might be a lot for ordinary cultivators, but for many people here, it was within their means. So, with everyone clamoring for more, the price of Zhentian quickly reached five hundred.
There's no way around it; Zhen Tian's cultivation level is too low, currently only at the late stage of the Profound God Realm. Even if he were to be cultivated to a higher level later, it would require even more resources.
Therefore, five hundred crystals is already the limit of the Zhen Tian energy value.
"Five hundred crystal stones, anyone else bidding?"
The Blackwater Gate representative on the auction stage shouted.
Upon hearing his voice, Zhen Tian, despite his severe injuries, finally moved slightly.
He raised his head and scanned the tens of thousands of people in the arena, his eyes filled with bloodshot veins and despair.
He knew he was finished.
Not only is he unable to return to Earth, he himself is about to die here.
Thinking of this, a trace of sorrow appeared on his face.
The fact that the leader of the Guardians organization ended up like this is truly ironic; fate really does play tricks on people.
"I'll offer six hundred crystals."
Just as the atmosphere was about to cool down, Qin Fei finally spoke up.
He would never agree to let someone spend a few hundred crystals to buy his old acquaintance away.
His voice appeared so abruptly that many people present couldn't help but look at him, including Zhen Tian on the auction stage.
There was no way around it; Qin Fei's voice was far too familiar to Zhen Tian. He hadn't seen Qin Fei at the very front because of the large number of people there.
But when he finally saw Qin Fei's face clearly, disbelief couldn't help but show deep in his eyes.
He never expected to see Qin Fei in this place, let alone that he would pay money to buy him.
He believed that Qin Fei had already recognized his identity, because otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered to stand up and speak now.
The excitement of meeting an old friend in a foreign land is unimaginable for a normal person, especially since Zhen Tian is now imprisoned, so his emotions will naturally be even more intense.
However, Zhen Tian wasn't stupid. He knew he absolutely couldn't reveal anything unusual at this time. If others found out that he knew Qin Fei, then more unexpected things would definitely happen.
He didn't know what Qin Fei's current situation was, but he couldn't add any more burden to Qin Fei.
So his behavior remains the same as before; he hasn't said a word and has even silently lowered his head to show resignation.
"Six hundred crystals, is there a higher price?" The Blackwater Gate auction manager pointed in Qin Fei's direction and shouted to the tens of thousands of people in the audience.
"My Liu family will contribute one thousand!"
Just then, a lazy, even slightly disdainful voice rang out; the speaker was Liu Wen.
To be honest, a trash slave like Zhen Tian isn't even qualified to carry his shoes, but since Qin Fei wants to buy him, he can't be blamed for interfering.
For Liu Wen, as long as he can make Li Yan and Qin Fei unhappy, he will definitely be happy.
As for crystals?
Although the Liu family could not claim to be as wealthy as a country, they were not afraid of outsiders.
"Looks like they've started fighting."
Upon hearing Liu Wen's words, a considerable commotion immediately broke out in the room. Everyone could tell that Liu Wen was planning to steal the prize.
If Liu's family's super genius wants to compete with Qin Fei, then what will he have to offer in return?
Moreover, the relationship between the two sides is currently at a complete standstill, and there's likely to be a good show to watch next.
"One thousand and five!"
Qin Fei completed the price increase without any expression.
"Three thousand crystals!"
Almost as soon as Qin Fei finished speaking, Liu Wen dropped a bombshell.
Double the price!
Liu Wen seemed to be trying to send a signal to the outside world that no matter what price Qin Fei offered, he would suppress him!
This is absolute strength, and also the Liu family's incredibly powerful foundation!
A top-tier power is not one that anyone can afford to offend.
"Three thousand crystals, what's your offer, Young Master Qin?"
The person in charge of Blackwater Gate also realized that Liu Wen was at odds with Qin Fei, so in his surprise, he immediately focused his attention on Qin Fei.
According to normal market prices, a slave is worth about a few hundred crystals, but this one is now worth more than three thousand, and the price is very likely to go up. As the auctioneer, he is naturally happy to see this happen.
After all, the higher the price of slaves, the more money they make.
How could he not be overjoyed to sell one for the price of a whole group?
"How about... we just forget about it?"
This is what Li Yan said, tugging at Qin Fei.
In his opinion, if Qin Fei and this slave didn't have a particularly good relationship, then there was really no need for Qin Fei to compete with Liu Wen. After all, this guy was definitely planning to use this auction to deliberately suppress Qin Fei. If Qin Fei continued to bid, wouldn't that be playing right into the other party's hands?
For ordinary people, the preciousness of crystals is self-evident, but Liu Wenben was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and sometimes crystals might just be a string of numbers in his eyes.
It's simply incomparable for Qin Fei to compete with an entire family on his own.
"Other things can be overlooked, but this one... is unacceptable!"
After saying that, Qin Fei immediately raised the price: "I'll bid five thousand!"
Zhen Tian was not only an old friend of Qin Fei's, but also his savior, so Qin Fei could not let him fall into the hands of the enemy today.
"Are you crazy?"
Seeing Qin Fei raise the price like this, many people felt that Qin Fei was no longer buying slaves, but simply trying to argue with Liu Wen.
Or is this slave his father?
"Don't worry, as long as I'm here today, you won't be able to take this person away!" Liu Wen said casually to Qin Fei, and then he simply held up one finger.
"My Liu family will contribute 10,000 crystal stones!"
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Upon hearing this, everyone in the audience gasped in astonishment; they probably never dreamed they would witness such a shocking scene.
They had never seen or even heard of a slave whose cultivation level was only at the late stage of the Profound God Realm being auctioned off for a staggering ten thousand crystals.
The person in charge of Blackwater Gate hadn't expected this to happen, so for a moment he didn't even dare to interrupt.
It is said that when gods fight, mortals suffer. Although the Blackwater Sect is not weak, they are ultimately just a second-rate force. If Liu Wen and Qin Fei really got into a fight today, how should this matter be resolved?
In the history of slave auctions at Blackwater Gate, very few slaves have ever sold for this price. So now it's no longer a simple auction, but more like a contest of power.
The Blackwater Gate is now like a fighting arena, and Qin Fei and Liu Wen are the fighters on the stage. If powerful people attack too fiercely, the arena is also at risk of cracking.
"This madman!"
Li Yan hadn't expected Liu Wen to be willing to offer such a high price in order to outdo Qin Fei. The situation had exceeded his expectations. If he had known that Liu Wen would get involved, he should have secretly arranged for someone else to take Qin Fei's place in the auction.
However, it's too late to say all this now. Qin Fei has already clashed with Liu Wen. If he doesn't make a move now, Qin Fei will likely be completely suppressed by Liu Wen.
The Li family had already issued a statement saying that Qin Fei was a guest of the Li family, and now that Qin Fei was in trouble, Li Yan would definitely lend a helping hand.
"Hey Liu, since you want to mess with us, let's have some fun."
At this moment, Li Yan finally spoke up. He reached out and patted Qin Fei on the shoulder, indicating that he didn't need to worry. Then he turned his gaze to Liu Wen and said, "Liu Wen, no matter what price you offer today, my Li family will have a hundred more crystals than you. Moreover, I would like to invite everyone here to see just how arrogant you really are!"
Liu Wen is a super genius cultivated by the Liu family and the future head of the Liu family. Li Yan's intention in saying this is very clear: he wants everyone to see Liu Wen make a fool of himself.
The higher the bid, the more it proves you're ugly.
The idea of a snipe and a clam fighting while a fisherman profits is not something a smart person would do. The higher Liu Wen's bid, the more it shows that he is willing to do anything for the sake of fighting, and in the end, it will only benefit the Blackwater Gate.
The fact that a family heir would spend so much money to buy a slave would certainly be a blow to Liu Wen's reputation.
Liu Wen seemed surprised that Li Yan would try to make him back down in this way, so his expression turned slightly unpleasant.
However, when he realized that Li Yan was only using this method to buy slaves, he suddenly laughed.
"I'll be happy as long as I can make you unhappy. Do you really think I care about what other people think of me?"
Respect is earned, not given by others. Li Yan wanted to discourage him.
Then all he can say is that this is wishful thinking!
"I'll offer 50,000 crystals!" He immediately offered an astronomical price.
Wow!
These words caused an uproar. No one expected that Liu Wen would actually fight Qin Fei to the death.
There are so many things you can do with 50,000 crystals; it's enough to even train a powerful expert.
But now Liu Wen is only using these crystals to buy a slave with low cultivation level.
“Fifty thousand one hundred crystals,” Li Yan said expressionlessly.
"One hundred thousand!"
This time, Liu Wen went even further, doubling the price again.
Upon hearing this, all conversations instantly ceased, and almost everyone subconsciously held their breath at that moment.
The situation escalated dramatically at this moment. If Li Yan were a normal person, he should have given up the fight and let Liu Wen suffer heavy losses.
If Liu Wen were to spend 100,000 crystal stones to buy a slave at the Profound God Realm level, he would likely face punishment if the elders of the Liu family found out.
After all, even a top-tier family like the Liu family would feel heartbroken if they wasted so many crystals.
"Hard enough!"
Li Yan hadn't expected Liu Wen to be so willing to go to such lengths to gain the upper hand over them. If it were him, he might have given up on buying this slave by now.
After all, using so many crystals to buy just one slave is far too extravagant.
But now it's not him who wants to buy this person, but Qin Fei, so the situation is different.
So after only two or three seconds of silence, Li Yan spoke again: "One hundred thousand and one hundred."
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