Fifteen billion, for any family, is not a small amount. No one’s money cos as easily as sweeping fallen leaves, not even for the Li Family and the Yun Family.
News often reports certain tycoons having tens of billions in assets, but these include personal stock values and other wealth. To suddenly co up with several billion in cash is not easy for anyone.
Of course, for wealthy families like the Li Family and the Yun Family, it’s sowhat easier compared to these Ancient Martial families. Therefore, fifteen billion is enough to make the Situ family frown.
Situ Ming gritted his teeth, keeping a cold face, and said, "Sixteen billion!"
"Seventeen billion!" Li Wenfeng didn’t pause for even half a minute before imdiately raising the price.
Among the major families, only the Situ family’s heirloom is slightly inferior. They have always been looking for opportunities to forge higher-grade weapons, and now the opportunity is right in front of them. They are obviously more anxious than others, even though obtaining the teorite Heart doesn’t necessarily an they can lt it.
"Eighteen billion." Situ Ming continued to raise the bid.
"Twenty billion!" Wang Wanxi stated the price calmly.
Wow... The scene erupted in shocked murmurs. Twenty billion, called out by a woman? It put the n present to sha; how many could match such audacity?
Lin Tian nearly applauded. Wang Wanxi raised by two billion each ti, sharply undercutting the Situ family’s montum. Situ Ming’s earlier sneer was also a hard hit back.
Situ Ming frowned and wanted to raise the bid again, but Situ Yufeng discreetly stopped him, whispering, "Uncle Ming, although we can afford twenty billion, there’s no need to fight to the death with them. The teorite Heart, after all, is just an un-ltable stone. If we miss this, do we not have other opportunities?"
"Are you referring to... a marriage alliance?" Situ Ming’s eyes flashed slightly as he probed. Situ Yufeng simply nodded affirmatively without speaking.
"You’re right; there are other opportunities to upgrade Dangshui’s level." Situ Ming finally showed a slight smile, then turned back to the window and said loudly, "Ladies and gentlen, the Situ family withdraws from the bidding. Good luck to you all."
The sudden decision left everyone stunned, including other families. Who would have thought that the Situ family, with the most reason to bid for the teorite Heart, would withdraw.
"What’s going on? Is the Situ family facing financial difficulties?"
"Unlikely. The Situ family should have more than this in their reserves. There must be other reasons."
...
Many people began to whisper, speculating about the reasons, with so even ntioning the Hua Ying Sword.
"Aunt Wang, now it’s just between the two of us in the bidding." Li Wenfeng nodded slightly and greeted with a polite smile, looking every bit the respectful young man towards his elders.
Wang Wanxi’s expression didn’t change much. She simply said calmly, "If the Li Family wants it, just bid; as long as I can’t keep up, the teorite Heart is yours."
Li Wenfeng’s expression twitched, and he snorted inwardly. If not for the Sword of the King being missing, why would I waste ti vying for a stone?
"Twenty-two billion!" Li Wenfeng raised the bid seemingly with ease.
"Twenty-four billion!" Wang Wanxi said indifferently.
Reaching this astronomical price, Wang Wanxi continued to raise by two billion each ti. Li Wenfeng frowned and was about to continue bidding when his phone in his pocket suddenly vibrated.
He took out the phone, saw the na displayed, and his expression beca slightly more solemn. He answered the call, "Grandfather, you’re..."
"No need to say more. For the teorite Heart, bid no more than twenty-five billion, regardless of the outco, understand?" A sowhat aged but robust voice spoke from the phone.
"But... the Wang and Yun families might fight to the end." Li Wenfeng frowned.
"Don’t worry, I just reached an agreent with Yun Hongxi to return the territory that once belonged to the Yun Family. The Yun Family’s funds will not partake in this auction."
Li Wenfeng’s face lit up with joy, and he quickly said, "Grandfather, I understand."
After a few brief words, the call ended. Li Wenfeng looked up and found everyone staring at him, so thinking he would give up, others waiting for him to continue bidding.
Ignoring these gazes, Li Wenfeng looked at Wang Wanxi, who was also on a call with Yun Hongxi.
At this mont, Wang Wanxi was speaking with Yun Hongxi: "Sir, did you just say you’ve already reached an agreent with the Li Family?"
"Yes, for this auction, the Wang Family doesn’t have a must-win plan. Your bidding was rely a gesture, intended to leverage the auction to negotiate with the Li Family to reclaim what originally belonged to the Yun Family. The Li Family harbors ambitions to advance into the Ancient Martial World and needs the teorite Heart more. Naturally, they would agree to our terms." Yun Hongxi’s voice ca through.
"Advancing into the Ancient Martial World seems rather unrealistic. The Ancient Martial World’s structure has been established for hundreds of years. A stone alone cannot establish a sect, and besides, not just anyone can lt the teorite Heart. Otherwise, Qingshuang Pavilion wouldn’t have brought it to auction." Wang Wanxi’s eyes glead as she spoke softly.
"I don’t understand your Ancient Martial World affairs; you handle this matter." Yun Hongxi said, hanging up the phone. As Wang Wanxi looked up, she t Li Wenfeng’s gaze.
Being the smart person he was, Li Wenfeng naturally deduced so things and imdiately said loudly, "Twenty-five billion!"
"The Wang Family withdraws from bidding." Wang Wanxi announced loudly.
The news ca suddenly, and everyone was caught off guard. They assud the bidding would continue indefinitely, escalating to a shocking price.
Though twenty-five billion was high, they were hoping to see this drama unfold. Unfortunately, the drama didn’t play out as they expected.
Hearing Wang Wanxi declare her withdrawal, Li Wenfeng breathed a huge sigh of relief. Ever since losing the Sword of the King, he had been looking for an alternative; the appearance of the teorite Heart was just what he needed, which was why he imdiately notified his family. Only then could he freely access several billion in funds.
Others may be unable to lt the teorite Heart, but he had so confidence because he planned to go to Holy Spirit Town to seek Alchemists’ assistance. With this dust settled, the stone in Li Wenfeng’s heart also landed.
Yes, after bidding twenty-five billion, Li Wenfeng believed that these families wouldn’t continue bidding. As for those Ancient Martial Artists on the first floor, he never considered them a threat—not in terms of economic strength.
Li Wenfeng adjusted his clothing gracefully, looking around the room before fixing his gaze on Ling Xiao in the auction hall, waiting for her to announce the countdown.
Ling Xiao checked the ti and then said aloud, "Twenty-five billion, going once..."
In the booth, Xing Shan was watching Lin Tian, who had not moved. Xing Shan was more anxious than this "senior," but he didn’t dare call out again for fear that the "senior" could not afford twenty-five billion. Even if he sold himself, he couldn’t co up with that kind of money.
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