In the auction hall, all the arranged stooges stared intently at Ye Ling. As soon as Ye Ling bid, they would follow suit, determined to prevent him from acquiring anything.
However, no matter what antique treasures the host presented, Ye Ling didn't even open his eyes. This made the numerous stooges feel as if they had punched into thin air, leaving them all uncomfortable.
"Mr. Jiang, that guy doesn't seem to want anything. Our brothers are all focused on him, and we haven't really raised the bids much. The transaction volume this time might..."
The middle-aged man who had previously arranged tasks for Jiang Wen Chun returned to his side, speaking with concern.
"No rush. Since he came to the auction, he must want to bid on something. There are still a few more treasures coming up, and he'll definitely want them," Jiang Wen Chun said calmly, not showing any impatience.
"But... the last item is the top treasure we've brought out this time. That item has attracted a large number of prominent families and celebrities. Even people from other provinces have come specifically for it. If that guy's target is it, do we still need to bid against him?"
The last treasure was a family heirloom of the Jiang Group. If they were to spend a large sum of money to buy it back themselves...
Once this matter was exposed, they would not only lose a vast amount of money but also their entire Jiang Group's reputation would be tarnished!
"..."
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, Jiang Wen Chun also fell silent, beginning to ponder whether his actions were worth it.
After a moment of thought, Jiang Wen Chun finally said, "Let's observe for now. If his target is indeed the last treasure, we don't need to act. Other prominent families won't let it go easily. For an unknown youngster like him to acquire that treasure would be as difficult as climbing to heaven."
"If he truly has the strength to acquire that treasure, we'll push the price to the highest point. After he pays, we'll find an opportunity to eliminate him."
Jiang Wen Chun said coldly. The incidents he had encountered in the venue earlier had made him utterly hate Ye Ling.
Regardless of Ye Ling's family background, he would definitely eliminate Ye Ling!
Many precious antiques were auctioned at this event, with transaction prices generally ranging from one million to ten million. Du Ya Meng also bid several times, acquiring a few treasures she had long desired.
"Although there were some unpleasantness with the Jiang family before, I have to admit that the quality of this auction is quite high. Especially the last half of the Phoenix Eye, it's a famous divine bead. Many people are here for that bead today," Du Ya Meng mused to herself, flipping through the auction catalog.
"Phoenix Eye?"
Ye Ling opened his eyes and looked at Du Ya Meng.
Although Ye Ling had come to the auction this time, his target was Jiang Wen Chun, and he didn't pay much attention to the items being auctioned.
He never expected to encounter the Phoenix Eye here!
The Phoenix Eye was a fiery red treasure bead. It maintained a constant temperature regardless of the season. Wearing it year-round could even nourish the spirit and strengthen the physique.
This Phoenix Eye was a divine bead passed down from Ye Ling's ancestors. However, after the Ye family suffered a catastrophe, the Phoenix Eye's whereabouts became unknown.
He didn't expect this treasure bead to fall into the hands of the Jiang family and be put up for auction.
Ye Ling opened the auction catalog beside his seat and saw the half-magatama-shaped bead on the last page. He immediately recognized it as his Ye family's Phoenix Eye!
"It's a pity it's only half. I wonder where the other half is," Ye Ling sighed softly as he closed the catalog.
For ordinary people, the Phoenix Eye had the effect of warding off illness and disaster, and prolonging life.
However, from Ye Ling's current perspective, this Phoenix Eye was merely a lowest-grade spiritual artifact, of little use.
But, the Phoenix Eye was, after all, a treasure passed down from his Ye family ancestors, holding extraordinary significance for him.
Ye Ling suddenly felt the urge to bid for it.
"The Immortal wants this Phoenix Eye?" Du Ya Meng asked with surprise and joy, seeing that Ye Ling had finally taken an interest in something.
Ye Ling nodded, "This bead has some connection to me. I plan to bid for it. It's just a pity it's only half, and I don't know where the other half is."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Du Ya Meng happily said, "Immortal, a few years ago, the Sky Auction House also auctioned a Phoenix Eye, and the other half is in our Du family's possession."
"If you want it, we can give it to you!"
Five years ago, the Sky Auction House had auctioned the other half of the Phoenix Eye. At that time, their Du family had spent one billion to acquire it, causing a huge sensation across the country.
Du Sheng, the elder of the Du family, had suffered many old injuries from his years of campaigning in his youth. The Du family had exhausted all means to treat Du Sheng.
In the end, the Du family had no choice but to spend a large sum of money to acquire that half of the Phoenix Eye, hoping to utilize its effects.
Unfortunately, although that half of the Phoenix Eye had some effect, it was merely a drop in the bucket for Du Sheng's condition and couldn't do much.
Du Ya Meng had come this time intending to spend another billion to bid for the other half of the Phoenix Eye, to see if the two divine beads combined would cause a qualitative change.
But now that Du Ya Meng found that Ye Ling also wanted the Phoenix Eye, she unhesitatingly offered the half from her own family.
Trading a bead that had little effect on them for Ye Ling's friendship, Du Ya Meng believed it was an absolute bargain!
What if Ye Ling knew some highly skilled physicians? Then her grandfather's illness might also have a chance of being resolved!
Ye Ling was surprised that the whereabouts of the other half were found so quickly.
After a moment of silence, Ye Ling thanked Du Ya Meng, "Thank you."
When he had transmigrated to the Eastern Profound Continent, he was alone and had nothing.
Even after ascending to the Supreme realm, for him, his loved ones had been deceased for sixty thousand years.
And he didn't even have the qualification to reminisce through objects.
Now that he was getting the Phoenix Eye back... at least his heart had a place to rest.
Du Ya Meng smiled from the bottom of her heart, "I'm very happy to be able to help the Immortal."
Although ten billion was not a small sum for their Du family, it was a way to gain the favor of a "land immortal," and perhaps even cure her grandfather's illness!
From a long-term perspective, this was definitely beneficial to their Du family!
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item to be auctioned is the grand finale of this auction, the Phoenix Eye."
The host unveiled the curtain, and a fiery red bead shaped like a magatama appeared on the stage, exuding extreme beauty at first glance.
"As everyone knows, the half Phoenix Eye auctioned by the Sky Auction House back then sold for one billion. Since then, the value of the Phoenix Eye has been steadily rising. Currently, expert valuations have reached 1.2 billion."
"If the two divine beads were combined, the price could increase by more than double!"
"The bidding starts now, with a reserve price of six hundred million!"
Although the attendees were mentally prepared, their hearts still skipped a beat when they heard the reserve price!
A starting bid of six hundred million was a game that only true magnates could afford!
The vast majority of people present did not have assets reaching six hundred million!
"Hiss... As expected of the Ye family's famous Phoenix Eye back then. Half of it could fetch such a high price. A whole one might be able to buy this Qingyue Building!"
"It's a pity that the competition for this bead is a game among prominent families. We can only feast our eyes."
"The other half is with the Du family. It's likely that the Du family is determined to get this one."
"I don't think so..."
Suddenly, the auction hall became lively, with everyone speculating about who would end up with this half of the Phoenix Eye!
Just as everyone anticipated fierce bidding, Ye Ling slowly raised his hand.
He said calmly, "1.2 billion."
A direct increase of six hundred million!
The entire venue instantly fell into dead silence.