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However, this is fine.
The higher the other party's status and position, the angrier and more furious they will be if you take their things.
That's when things will get more interesting.
Su Xin leaned back in his chair, shifting to a more comfortable position, and continued to watch the performance on stage with leisure.
He still hasn't made a single offer.
His calm demeanor stood in stark contrast to the excited, nervous, or disappointed nobles around him.
The auction continued in an eerie and oppressive atmosphere.
The ninth piece of whale glue was once again acquired by Prince Xuexing for a terrifying price of 1.3 million gold soul coins, without any suspense.
So far, nine of the ten pieces of whale glue auctioned tonight have fallen into his hands.
The nobles below the stage were completely numb.
They were too exhausted to even discuss anything; they all sat slumped in their chairs, looking like wilted eggplants.
They finally understood.
They're just here tonight to be there as extras.
It was used by Prince Xuexing, a powerful figure, as a backdrop to showcase his wealth and power.
Many people are already regretting their decision; if they had known it would end like this, they would have been better off staying home and sleeping with their concubines.
I came here in the middle of the night, got nothing, and ended up feeling really angry.
"Okay, everyone!"
"Next up is our last item for tonight!"
"This is also the highest quality and oldest piece of whale glue in this auction!"
The auctioneer's voice brought everyone back to their senses.
Two bunny girls came up from backstage again, carrying a tray.
The piece of whale glue on the tray was noticeably larger than the previous nine pieces.
Moreover, the color is deeper, almost a dark purplish-gold.
A strange fragrance, ten times stronger than before, instantly filled the entire venue.
Everyone who smells this fragrance feels invigorated and filled with energy.
"My God! This...this piece of whale glue must be at least 50,000 years old!"
"Absolutely! Look at that color! It's so pure!"
"If I could get this piece, I could easily take on ten, or even twenty people!"
The nobles below the stage, who had been despondent, had their eyes blaze with greed once again the moment they saw this piece of top-quality whale glue.
Reason told them that this thing would eventually belong to Prince Snowstar.
But the primal desires that came from their bodies made it impossible for them to look away.
"This last piece of the ancient whale glue, the grand finale, starts at 500,000 gold soul coins!"
"Each bid increase must be at least 50,000 gold soul coins!"
"The bidding begins!"
The auctioneer's voice was full of passion.
He knew that this last piece would definitely fetch an unprecedented price!
However, what he didn't expect was.
After he shouted "start," the audience fell into complete silence.
No one made a bid.
Everyone instinctively turned their gaze to the number one private room on the second floor.
Waiting for His Highness the Prince to speak.
Once he opens his mouth, the auction can come to a perfect close.
However, a second passed.
Ten seconds passed.
A minute passed.
However, no sound came from VIP box number one for a long time.
It was as if the people inside weren't interested in this top-quality whale glue, the grand finale.
How is this going?
Has His Highness bought enough?
Or is he waiting for others to make the first bid before he makes the final decision?
Everyone began to have their own doubts.
The auctioneer stood on the stage, looking equally puzzled.
But he can't just keep waiting like this.
"Five hundred thousand! Starting bid: five hundred thousand gold soul coins! Isn't there even one customer interested in this 20,000-year-old top-grade whale glue?"
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
Encouraged by him, a wealthy businessman who looked like he was from out of town finally couldn't resist the temptation and tentatively raised his sign.
“I…I’ll offer 550,000.”
His voice broke the silence of the venue.
Everyone's hearts were in their throats as they looked back at VIP Box Number One.
However, there was still no movement inside the private room.
At this point, everyone could no longer sit still.
Could it be... that His Highness really doesn't want it anymore?
The moment this idea appeared, it was like a spark that instantly ignited everyone's hope!
I'll offer 600,000!
"Seven hundred thousand!"
"Damn it! I'll risk it all! I'll put up 800,000!"
The nobles, who had been suppressing their emotions all night, finally erupted at this moment.
The bidding was like a tidal wave, one wave higher than the next.
The price surged past one million gold coins in just a few dozen seconds!
And it's still climbing at an alarming rate, frantically!
Su Xin sat in the corner, watching this crazy scene, a strange smile on his face.
He turned his gaze once again to the number one VIP box, which had remained silent throughout.
Others don't know what happened inside.
He knew it all perfectly well.
Just now, he silently released a trace of his Title Douluo-level spiritual power.
Like a gentle spring breeze and nourishing rain, it enveloped the entire No. 1 VIP room.
This wisp of spiritual energy was not offensive in any way.
But it was enough to make someone in the private room feel uneasy, as if they had a thorn in their side.
At this moment, inside VIP box number one.
An elderly man dressed in magnificent princely attire, with a somewhat pale face, was looking impatiently at a person beside him who was completely shrouded in a black robe.
"Mr. Dugu, what's wrong with you?"
"The bidding has already reached 1.5 million, and you still won't let me place an order?"
"Do you want me to stand by and watch those lowly peasants snatch away the best piece of whale glue?!"
Chapter 73 The Feeling of a Viper Being Targeted by a Dragon
This old man was none other than Prince Xuexing.
The black-robed man whom he called "Mr. Dugu" was none other than Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo!
At this moment, Dugu Bo's expression was unusually solemn.
They completely ignored Prince Xuexing's questioning.
A pair of emerald green eyes stared intently out the window, as if searching for something.
Just now, he suddenly felt a faint spiritual force sweep across the entire private room.
That spiritual power came quickly and went quickly.
It seemed like just an illusion.
But Dugu Bo was certain that it was definitely not an illusion!
The moment that spiritual power appeared, he felt the hairs on his entire body stand on end!
It's the feeling of being targeted by a natural enemy!
It was like a small snake being casually glanced at by a sleeping dragon out of the corner of its eye!
Dugu Bo had no doubt that if the owner of that spiritual power wanted to kill him, it would only take a single thought!
He also tried to use his mental power to investigate the other party's origins.
However, they discovered that the other party's spiritual power was as vast as the starry sky, unfathomable.