Next, the second auction item was brought onto the stage, it was a calligraphy and painting from the later dynastic period.
There were so people present who loved such things, so the final bid price was quite high.
It must be said, the quality of this auction was very high, there wasn't a single ordinary item on the stage, and none of the items passed without being sold, instead, more and more people fought over the items.
The etiquette lady placed a gold-lined wooden box on the stage with both hands.
The host, wearing white gloves, opened the box and took out a purple flower from the wooden box and displayed it.
Everyone could see through the projector, the flower's stem was purple, the petals were purple, but the bud was multicolored.
It looked exceptionally beautiful. If soone used this flower to woo girls, the success rate would surely increase significantly. For example, at the scene, many won in the crowd were looking at it with golden eyes.
"This flower has a very pleasant na, it is called 'Panli Lantern,' coming from Nanhai. The na origin is interesting because this flower is extrely toxic; after consumption, one would experience life's seven-second kaleidoscope, whereas a kaleidoscope is also called Panli Lantern. Thus it got its na."
After putting down the Panli Lantern, the host added, "This flower is very poisonous. If you hold it with your bare hands for more than a minute, you would get seriously ill. Moreover, there are barbs on the stem, if it pierces the skin, there is no cure, and death would occur within half a minute. It requires silk gloves to handle it safely. To preserve it perfectly, it needs to be stored in a superior sandalwood box and refrigerated at minus fifty degrees to maintain its dicinal properties."
"This flower starts at a price of three million."
Wow~
The whole audience was in an uproar, unexpectedly such a beautiful flower turned out to be so toxic. Instantly, everyone lost interest.
Who would spend three million on this thing? Maybe a mishap could cost you your life.
Soone asked, "Does this flower have any dicinal value apart from being poisonous?"
The host's expression froze for a mont and he uncertainly replied, "This... hasn't been discovered yet. But perhaps it can fight poison with poison? Maybe if you're poisoned by sothing incurable, eating this flower could restore the balance..."
"..."
For a long ti, no one bid, this was likely to beco the only unsold item, wasn't it?
Suddenly, the number 09 paddle was raised, and Lin Tian shouted, "Three and a half million."
Swoosh—
Everyone turned to look at Lin Tian, is this guy crazy? Spending three and a half million on such a thing?
The host was montarily stunned, then struck the gavel three tis, awarding the item to Lin Tian. Soone actually bought this troubleso object?
Lin Tian didn't care what others thought, his heart was ablaze.
Others may not recognize the value, but he did.
The dicinal effect of this Panli flower is recorded in a pill recipe, its strong properties can cause hallucinations and kaleidoscope visions. Through blood flow, it can corrode internal organs, severe cases leading to bleeding from all orifices.
However, nothing in the world is absolute.
For example, this Panli flower is a 'double-edged sword,' although extrely toxic, it is indeed an excellent redy for opening ridians.
Of course, direct consumption is impossible. It needs to be supplented with other dicines, such as liquorice, monkshood, and clove, galangal, and so on.
The most critical one is an herb nad 'Linglong Dice.'
'Linglong Dice contains red beans, knows your longing to the bone.'
The dicinal effect like this verse, perates into the bone. It nourishes internal organs, perfectly complenting the properties of the Panli flower, both with other dicinal ingredients assist, can bring out its full effect.
That pill recipe is called 'ridian Passage Elixir,' its effect is incredibly miraculous, mainly used for opening the Eight Extraordinary ridians, it's extrely precious even in the pri ti of alchemy. One could say it's priceless.
So, was spending three and a half million on this thing a loss?
Not at all!
No one recognized its value, and no one competed with him, Lin Tian almost wanted to laugh out loud.
Panli flower and Linglong Dice, these two herbs are only recorded in ancient herbals, ordinary people wouldn't know, and it's even harder to co across them. To think soone really brought it out at the summit.
The auction continued, while Lin Tian was imrsed in fantasies of 'ridian Passage Elixir,' not even interested in seeing what followed, though honestly, there wasn't much worth his attention.
After a few more items were auctioned, another etiquette lady carried a tray and walked up. The host uncovered the red cloth, retrieving a handwritten book,
The host cast a glance, saying, "This book is entitled 'Four Saints Life Extension Scripture,' a handwritten copy. According to the seller's introduction: this book records a health preservation thod used in ancient royal courts, accompanied by a set of health cultivation skills. If one persists by the book's instructions, it can prolong life and slow aging."
"However, the claid effects are incredibly miraculous, and the practice duration too long. The group leader couldn't appraise it, each 'to his own discretion.' Starting bid, ten million."
A buzz of whispering arose from beneath the stage.
All the big shots in the business world looked puzzled, a book unheard of, selling for ten million. Why don't you go and rob?
However, those who had heard Lin Tian's previous introductions were intrigued, wanting to bid but couldn't afford it. Lin Tian is too shaless, ten million, and it's what you copied yourself, how could you sell it so expensively?
Can't you copy a few more, sell them cheaply, and increase the sales volu?
Just as many big shots assud this item would go unsold, a powerful voice rang out, "Eleven million!"
People turned to look back, an elderly man with a white beard raised his sign, jumping up to make sure none of the hosts missed seeing him.
"Elderly sir, I see you, please sit down. It's not good if you hurt yourself jumping," the host comnted perspiringly.
Those knowing Elder Ginseng were speechless. This usually calm and laid-back old man, why was he so excited? So excited his face turned red?
"Eleven million once... eleven million twice..."
As the host called twice, suddenly soone reacted. This book is sothing even Elder Ginseng wants to fight over, showing its high value. He quickly shouted, "Twelve million!"
"Twelve million!"
"Thirteen million..."
The bidding rose in quick succession, as if the money were like water, unending.
No wonder, youth and longevity, both of which are priceless, and for those wealthy ones, it's worth it!
"Thirty million!" Elder Ginseng roared hoarsely, he had to shout so loudly. Too uproarious, he feared the host wouldn't hear!
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