Xiao He opened the sound-insulating barrier, then went out to get some spiritual fruits, and retreated to the side.
After chatting for a while, Zi Linling and the others heard the outside fall silent.
On the big screen, a plump woman with a curvy figure appeared on the auction stage.
She smiled charmingly, enchanting everyone below.
"Friends, welcome to the Nine Realms Chamber of Commerce's annual boutique auction. I am your host, Xia Luo, and I hope everyone will be able to bid on their desired items to their heart's content today."
Xia Luo's voice, like that of a golden oriole, immediately drew thunderous applause from the audience. Su Dan Novel Network.
Xiao He quickly introduced to Zi Linling and the other four, "Miss Xia Luo is the ace host of our Nine Realms Chamber of Commerce. There has never been an unsold item at any auction she hosts."
Zi Linling smiled meaningfully and said, "With such a figure and such allure, it's hard for it to not be sold."
Rong Guang and Shangguan Yulin, who were intently staring at Xia Luo's prominent assets, lowered their heads in embarrassment at her words.
As for Xuanyuan Xun, the moment Xia Luo appeared, he closed his eyes and chanted, "See no evil! See no evil! See no evil!"
Xiao He blushed upon hearing Zi Linling's candid remark.
While everyone knew this, stating it openly made things awkward.
The VIP room fell silent.
On the big screen, Xia Luo winked at the audience and continued, "I know you're all eager, so I won't waste any more time. I declare the auction officially open! Please welcome the presenter with the first auction item!"
As her voice fell, another woman with a fiery figure, holding a tray, walked onto the stage and placed the tray on the display stand.
Xia Luo swayed her waist and gracefully moved to the side of the display stand.
"Esteemed guests, please don't blink!"
With that, she pulled off the red brocade covering the tray, revealing the auction item.
"What a beautiful dress!"
"Is this the Rainbow Feather Robe?"
"The Rainbow Feather Robe? The one from the Phoenix tribe?"
"Of course! Besides the Phoenix tribe, who else could weave such a beautiful feather robe?"
"..."
The crowd below buzzed with discussion. Xia Luo listened with a smile, making no attempt to interrupt.
She truly was the ace host of the Nine Realms Chamber of Commerce, skillfully building anticipation through the audience's whispers and speculations.
Zi Linling looked at the shimmering dress on the display screen, her eyes sparkling.
What woman doesn't love beauty? What woman doesn't love beautiful clothes?
Zi Linling immediately recognized that the craftsmanship and style of the dress were identical to the "pitiful" Black Crown robe she had bought at the Phoenix Pavilion on the Heavenly Gift Continent.
It seemed, as everyone was discussing, that the dress on display was indeed very likely from the Phoenix tribe.
Shen Liuxing's eyes also sparkled as he gazed at the dress. He thought, "This dress is probably only worthy of Sister Zi. I must buy it for her!"
"Yes! That's the plan!"
He made up his mind, waiting for Xia Luo to announce the start of the bidding.
"Miss Xia, please say something! Is this truly the Rainbow Feather Robe from the Phoenix tribe!"
A man in the audience couldn't help but ask.
Xia Luo smiled alluringly and said, "Very well! Next, I will introduce this dress in detail."
"This dress is called the Rainbow Feather Robe. It is a top-grade defensive divine artifact, and it indeed originates from the Phoenix tribe."
"As everyone knows, the Phoenix tribe only makes one of each style, never repeating. This is especially true for the Rainbow Feather Robe."
"The Rainbow Feather Robe was crafted by Feng Jiutian, the patriarch of the Phoenix tribe. It can withstand a full-power strike from a Half-step Divine Lord realm expert without taking any damage, and even under the full might of a Divine Lord realm expert, it can ensure the wearer's survival."
"The Rainbow Feather Robe is exquisitely made, the perfect gift for a beloved. Presenting the Rainbow Feather Robe to win a smile and a promise of eternal devotion. Esteemed guests, what are you waiting for?"
"The starting price for the Rainbow Feather Robe is one million high-grade spirit stones, with each bid no less than fifty thousand. I now declare the auction open!"
As soon as Xia Luo's voice faded, someone began to bid.
"I bid one and a half million!"
"How can such a beautiful top-grade divine artifact be bought for a mere one and a half million? I bid two million!"
"You're all talk and no action! I bid three million!"
"Who are you calling a pig?"
"Whoever answers!"
"You're looking for death!"
"So what if I am? Do you dare to make a move within the Nine Realms Chamber of Commerce?"
"Hmph! I wouldn't dare make a move, but I can certainly smash you to death with spirit stones! I bid four million!"
"Do you think four million spirit stones can smash me to death? Who are you underestimating? I bid four and a half million!"
"I bid five million!"
"I bid five and a half million!"
"..."
The two were locked in a fierce bidding war, each upping the ante, creating a lively spectacle.
The others stopped bidding and simply watched the show.
In a flash, the price of the Rainbow Feather Robe had been driven up to ten million by these two.
This price far exceeded the actual value of the Rainbow Feather Robe.
"Oh! You truly are a stupid pig! While the Rainbow Feather Robe is valuable, it's not worth ten million! Well, since you've bid ten million, I won't stoop to argue with a pig. Consider it me using your spirit stones to inflict severe injury upon myself!"
With that, the person who had been insulted sat down with a sly grin, looking quite pleased with himself.
The insulted party was furious, his anger reaching the heavens.
He had initially just been unwilling to back down, but he hadn't expected to be tricked like this.
"Pfft!"
He spat out a mouthful of blood, glared fiercely at the man who had insulted him, and angrily said, "You've got guts! You wait and see!"
With that, he sat down in a huff.
Seeing the auction hall fall silent, Xia Luo smiled and said, "This esteemed guest has bid ten million high-grade spirit stones. Are there any further bids?"
The audience was silent.
Many were even muttering to themselves, "Ten million has far exceeded the actual value of the Rainbow Feather Robe. Anyone who bids further must have been kicked by a donkey!"
Xia Luo knew this price was already an unexpected bonus. Therefore, she merely went through the motions of asking.
"Since there are no further bids, I congratulate this customer for winning..."
"Ten million and fifty thousand!"
Just as Xia Luo was about to conclude the bid, a voice rang out.
Everyone was shocked and looked towards the number two VIP room.
They were very curious about who this person, who had been kicked by a donkey, could be.