At this moment, not only the audience below, but also the gaze turned towards Zhang Qilin.
Even in the private boxes, some influential figures cast several glances his way.
Inside a private room of the Crescent Hotel, a white-haired old man watched Zhang Qilin and coughed lightly.
A trace of doubt lingered in his aged eyes.
"So young, yet his aura is no less than that of a Grandmaster. This child is extraordinary."
He murmured, giving Zhang Qilin a very high evaluation.
After the appraisal, a hint of heaviness appeared on the old man's face. Such a young Grandmaster, if not recruited, must be kept at a distance.
In the private box.
"Why did Xiao Ge call out?"
Wu Tianzhen was a little confused. Logically, how could Xiao Ge participate in such an auction?
Let alone engage in transactions.
"Huh, isn't this that tight-lipped fellow? I remember he's very skilled. I didn't expect him to have ten million. With that money, why buy a broken compass?"
Wang Pangzi pouted, showing no particular interest.
Wu Tianzhen was still young and didn't understand much. He also didn't know what a compass was used for.
Wu Tianzhen shook his head and said nothing more.
At this moment, the gazes of countless people on the stage were suppressed by Xiao Ge's imposing presence.
They all withdrew their eyes.
"Eleven million, guest number 66 bids eleven million. Is there anyone higher?"
"If not, then this Heavenly Palace Compass will belong to this guest number 66, the Heavenly Master."
The qipao beauty spoke with a sharp bite, emphasizing the words "Heavenly Master." Clearly, she was reminding everyone that this person could divine fortunes, and also boosting her own standing.
This move would surely attract the attention of some guests and make them pay more attention to her.
Zhang Tian also noticed the woman's acuity. She was very intelligent, worthy of standing here.
However, he, Zhang Tian, was not to be trifled with either.
If they dared to move against Zhang Qilin, he wouldn't let those people off easily.
There was no sound from the surroundings. Soon, the qipao beauty spoke again.
"Congratulations to guest number 66 for acquiring the Heavenly Palace Compass."
With that, the compass was brought down, carried by the girl in the blue and white porcelain qipao.
She approached Xiao Ge and directly handed him the compass.
"Guest, the payment can be made later."
After the girl spoke, she left the compass and departed.
Delivering goods first, then payment, only merchants with immense influence could do this.
Furthermore, doing so could maximally showcase the formidable strength of their Crescent Hotel.
Zhang Qilin took the compass and then handed it to Zhang Tian.
Zhang Tian felt a sense of flattered surprise. What was going on? It felt like a domineering CEO.
"Hehe, boss, if you meet a good man like Er Ge, just give in."
Pangzi chuckled from the side, his small eyes squeezed into flesh.
"Get lost."
Zhang Tian shot him a glare. If they weren't at an auction, Zhang Tian would have kicked him away long ago.
Then, he looked at Zhang Qilin.
"Thank you. If those big families dare to come, we will face them together."
Zhang Tian said earnestly, his gaze falling on the compass.
He didn't have the strength to deal with big families, but in life, why not try?
He might not have it now, but who knew about the future?
Zhang Qilin said nothing more, merely sat on his chair, silently waiting.
The Heavenly Palace Compass was defined by the Heavenly Palace divination art. This compass looked very ancient.
The first level on it had twenty-four directions, arranged in order starting from the north: Ren Zi Gui, Chou Gen Yin, Jia Mao Yi, and so on.
The next level was the Twelve Destiny Constellations, appearing extremely mysterious.
The Heavenly Palace Compass was divided into eight layers in total, complex in appearance and diverse in content.
If he were to examine them one by one, Zhang Tian would not be able to finish even if he looked until tomorrow.
"Item: Heavenly Palace Compass"
"Item Grade: Mid-grade Profound Artifact"
"Item Function: Can divine yin and yang, eight trigrams, seize yin and yang, five elements, divine past lives and present life, divine sun and moon, mountains and rivers."
"Item Description: Unknown!"
"This function is truly comprehensive! But most of it will require my cultivation to improve before I can use it."
Looking at the compass in his hand, even though he couldn't use many of its functions, it still made Zhang Tian feel a surge of joy.
He had been lacking a good compass before. Now that he had one, his Qimen Dunjia skills would advance further.
Previously, his techniques were mainly based on principles and speculation, with practice as secondary, as he couldn't practice without a compass.
But now it was different. With the compass, it meant that Zhang Tian could start divining upon his return.
And he could also delve deeper into Qimen Dunjia.
"Why is boss staring at the compass like that, but with no expression on his face?"
Pangzi looked at Zhang Tian, who was currently engrossed in the compass.
Seeing Zhang Tian's absorption, he couldn't help but ask Hu Bayi beside him.
"Boss appears expressionless, but I believe he must be very happy inside."
Hu Bayi said calmly. He was quite familiar with Zhang Tian.
"I've noticed, why are there so many clever foxes in this world? Honestly, not sincere at all."
Pangzi grumbled and sat down on his chair, saying nothing more.
On stage.
While Zhang Tian was studying the compass, the qipao woman spoke again.
"Next, we will be auctioning a divine artifact! Everyone is familiar with magical artifacts, but a divine artifact, I believe everyone has never seen before."
"This legend says it is a divine artifact capable of slaying demons and eradicating evils. It was once used by an expert, who used it to drive away countless vengeful spirits and malevolent ghosts."
"This sword is... the Heavenly Master's Peach Wood Sword! With it, no evil can enter!"
"Starting bid, twenty million! Each bid must not be less than one million."
Saying this, a golden-yellow wooden sword was brought out.
The peach wood sword was covered in inscriptions, symbols, and red bloodlines, looking very mysterious.
"Item: Peach Wood Sword, Grade: High-grade Magical Artifact!"
"Item Function: Slay demons and eradicate evils, can draw talismans in the air, can draw corresponding talismans to attack evil beings with one's own strength."
"Item Description: A protective magical artifact of a certain Taoist priest, made from thousand-year-old peach wood, indestructible and penetrating."
Hearing the description.
Zhang Tian couldn't help but marvel.
This thing was amazing.
Let alone being a high-grade magical artifact.
Even a fire talisman was a heaven-defying existence.
The starting price was very low. Clearly, the Crescent Hotel likely didn't know it was a high-grade magical artifact that could also draw talismans.
They probably only knew it was a divine artifact that could slay demons and eradicate evils, otherwise, the starting price wouldn't be so low.
Zhang Tian knew his chance to find a bargain had arrived.
Not everyone could see the item's attributes like him.
Therefore, in the eyes of others, this was just a wooden sword capable of slaying evil spirits, with some protective effects against the supernatural.
Most people would probably not bid much.
After all, there was no need to spend so much money on a protective wooden sword.
"Twenty-one million."
Without hesitation, Zhang Tian was the first to call out a price.
The crowd was in an uproar.
Their gazes all turned towards Zhang Tian.
"Why is it that place again?"
"You can't judge a book by its cover. This young man can actually produce twenty-one million!"
"Hey? Isn't that the young master Zhang from Zhang's Antiques? He's actually making a move."
"This wooden sword can at most ward off ghosts. Twenty million is too much for a protective item."
"Right, I've always known young master Zhang likes collecting oddities. Could it be another one this time?"
Some people whispered amongst themselves.
Seeing Zhang Tian, some people recognized him.
"Twenty-two million."
Just as Zhang Tian finished speaking, a Taoist priest in a yellow robe from below spoke up.
The priest had one-word eyebrows and a righteous look, appearing to be a descendant of Taoism.
"Looks like I've encountered someone who knows its worth."
Seeing this Taoist priest, Zhang Tian frowned slightly.
If it were someone who didn't know its value, it would be easy for him to get it for twenty-five million.
However, encountering someone who knew its worth, and a Taoist priest at that, made things uncertain.
Taoist priests, though they might appear poor, had wide networks. Perhaps they could easily find several sponsors, and their funds might even surpass Zhang Tian's.
Suddenly, Zhang Tian felt a bit of pressure.
(Happy Dragon Boat Festival, did you eat red date zongzi? →_→)