"Six hundred and sixty million."
"Six hundred and sixty-five million."
"..."
"Six hundred and ninety-five million!"
In less than three minutes, the bidding for the Youth-Preserving Red Elixir had soared to seven hundred million. Such astonishing bids stunned everyone present.
At present, only the powers of the First-Rank forces or the various factions within the Nine Sects could casually produce such a large amount of supreme-grade spirit stones.
As time passed, the bidding calls grew weaker.
Seeing this, Li Xuan looked at Xiao Qing and said, "Thank you, Miss Xiao Qing. Seven hundred million."
Xiao Qing, hearing this, immediately sent a rapid telepathic message, announcing Li Xuan's bid.
"They've started bidding. This is the first time we've seen someone from the Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five. With such wealth, which faction are they from?" Bao Xiang Xian Zi mused inwardly.
Many eyes in the main hall also shifted towards Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five, where Li Xuan was located. Clearly, Li Xuan's earlier bidding had been noticed by many.
"Seven hundred and five million."
Just as Li Xuan's bid concluded, a gentle voice rang out from Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Six.
Judging by the voice, it was a female spirit master.
"Good heavens! Even Hua Yue Shang of the Hua family is here!"
"Hua Yue Shang is recognized as one of the three great beauties. It's not surprising she's here for the Youth-Preserving Red Elixir."
"I'm more curious if the beauties from the other two families are also here."
"..."
As the voice from Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Six echoed, the crowd in the main hall became excited.
"Seven hundred and ten million."
Amidst the discussions, a clear voice emerged from Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Five.
"That's Zhao Ling'er of the Zhao family! My heavens, Zhao Ling'er is indeed here!"
As the voice from Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Six sounded, the main hall erupted once more.
"Seven hundred and fifteen million!"
Before the fervor subsided, a timid voice arose from Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Two.
Upon hearing this voice, Li Xuan felt an urge to draw her into his embrace and protect her dearly.
"Goddess! It's the voice of Hong Thirteen, the goddess of the Hong family!"
"My heavens! All three great beauties of Hua Yang Continent are gathered here. Today's auction is truly worth the trip!"
"The three great beauties are competing for this Youth-Preserving Red Elixir. I wonder who will ultimately obtain it."
"..."
Listening to the chatter in the main hall, Li Xuan couldn't help but smile wryly.
Li Xuan had never expected that even the three great beauties of Hua Yang Continent would come for the Youth-Preserving Red Elixir.
Among the Nine Sects of Hua Yang Continent, including Wang Chang Ye and Huo Ling Feng who had spoken earlier, and the three voices present, five sects had already made an appearance. Furthermore, this Bao Guang Pavilion belonged to the Wu family.
As it stood, Li Xuan had already seen six of the Nine Sects.
However, Li Xuan had no choice but to bid. What did it matter if there were three great beauties? Since he had decided to get a gift for Yue Fu Yao and the others, he wouldn't give up just because of this.
Li Xuan looked at Xiao Qing, who stood by his side, and said, "Miss Xiao Qing, seven hundred and sixteen million."
Xiao Qing was momentarily stunned. However, upon seeing Li Xuan's resolute expression, she smiled wryly and sent out a spiritual light to place another bid.
"The person in Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five has no sense of chivalry! Even the three great beauties are bidding, and they still want to increase the price!"
"Exactly! Such behavior is shameless!"
"If not for the auction house rules, I'd rush in right now to see who this bidder is!"
"..."
As Li Xuan's bid rang out again, the spirit masters in the main hall, for once, seemed united in their indignation.
Li Xuan smiled wryly and shook his head. It seemed his bid had indeed incited public anger.
"A Grade Nine Youth-Preserving Red Elixir is indeed worthy of an old man's bid. Seven hundred and fifty million supreme-grade spirit stones. If anyone bids higher than me, I will not increase it further."
Fortunately, Huo Ling Feng's voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention.
"Seven hundred and fifty-five million."
But as Huo Ling Feng's voice faded, Zhao Ling'er's voice immediately followed.
"Seven hundred and fifty-six million."
"Seven hundred and fifty-seven million."
"..."
Soon, Hua Yue Shang and Hong Thirteen's bids also followed suit. For a moment, the scene erupted again.
"Seven hundred and seventy million."
When Hong Thirteen's voice echoed again, the boxes of Hua Yue Shang and Zhao Ling'er remained silent.
After a brief moment of silence, Bao Xiang Xian Zi stepped forward three paces, then smiled and said, "Fairy Thirteen bids seven hundred and seventy million. Are there any other esteemed guests who wish to bid?"
"Hong Thirteen, my final bid is seven hundred and seventy-five million. If you exceed this price, I will withdraw from this auction."
As Bao Xiang Xian Zi finished speaking, Hua Yue Shang's voice rang out.
Clearly, Hua Yue Shang's bottom line was seven hundred and seventy-five million supreme-grade spirit stones.
"Since sister Hua Yue Shang has stated her bottom price, I shall state mine as well. If sister Thirteen can exceed eight hundred million, I will withdraw from this auction."
After Hua Yue Shang spoke, Zhao Ling'er, from her Heavenly-grade, Class A, box, slowly said.
"I happen to have brought eight hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones with me on this outing. Since you two are so accommodating, I shall not refuse."
Hong Thirteen remained silent for a moment, but then quickly announced her price.
"In that case, I withdraw from the bidding for the Youth-Preserving Red Elixir." Hua Yue Shang said slowly after a moment of contemplation.
"I withdraw as well." Zhao Ling'er's voice followed, with a hint of helplessness.
Bao Xiang Xian Zi then looked towards Heavenly-grade, Class A, Box Number Two, where Hong Thirteen was located, and asked, "Fairy Thirteen, what is your final bid?"
"Since I've already stated eight hundred million, it shall be eight hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones. Any more, and I cannot afford it." Hong Thirteen's voice carried a hint of laziness, as if she wasn't particularly invested in the auction.
"Alright." Bao Xiang Xian Zi nodded slightly and then addressed the crowd, "Fairy Thirteen's final bid is eight hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones. Are there any other esteemed guests who wish to bid?"
In Li Xuan's box, Xiao Qing looked at Li Xuan expectantly.
Li Xuan smiled wryly and said, "They've stated their bottom price. If I were to bid higher now, wouldn't that ruin the mood? Sometimes, one must help others achieve their wishes. Besides, there are four more Youth-Preserving Red Elixirs, so there's no need to rush."
Li Xuan knew that since the first Youth-Preserving Red Elixir had been successfully auctioned for eight hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones, the subsequent auctions would likely not be too high. In that case, there was a good chance of obtaining the remaining elixirs.
After asking three times if anyone else wished to bid and receiving no response, Bao Xiang Xian Zi smiled and announced,
"Congratulations to Fairy Thirteen on winning the bid!"
Bao Xiang Xian Zi paused and continued, "Esteemed guests, the second Youth-Preserving Red Elixir will now be auctioned."
"Seven hundred and seventy-five million." Hua Yue Shang bid first.
"Miss Xiao Qing, eight hundred million." Li Xuan said, looking at Xiao Qing.
Xiao Qing was taken aback, but then excitedly relayed Li Xuan's bid.
"This guy, he's bidding again! And he's directly jumped to eight hundred million. He's determined to get it!"
"This eight hundred million bid is quite clever. It gives Fairy Thirteen face while also shutting out the other two fairies."
"Bao Xiang Xian Zi, do we need to verify if the person in Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five truly has this much supreme-grade spirit stones?"
"..."
As Li Xuan's bid rang out again, the spirit masters in the main hall once again glared angrily at Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five.
Bao Xiang Xian Zi glanced at Li Xuan's box with a hint of surprise. She knew very well that in the previous auction for the array disk, Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five had spent over five hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones.
And now, they were bidding eight hundred million supreme-grade spirit stones, bringing the total to over thirteen billion supreme-grade spirit stones. Even the annual net profit of the Nine Sects was only around ten billion.
"It has been confirmed. This esteemed guest possesses the supreme-grade spirit stones for the bid. Esteemed guests, are there any further bids?" Bao Xiang Xian Zi said after checking the information on her jade pendant.
As Bao Xiang Xian Zi's words fell, the crowd's disputes instantly disappeared. Those who could afford such wealth were naturally not people they could afford to offend.
"Sister Yue Shang, do you need me to lend you my supreme-grade spirit stones?" As Bao Xiang Xian Zi finished speaking, Zhao Ling'er's voice rang out.
Zhao Ling'er's voice made Li Xuan pause. It seemed Zhao Ling'er was planning to stand up for Hua Yue Shang.
"Forget it. If fate wills it so, why struggle? I withdraw from the bidding for the Youth-Preserving Red Elixir." After a moment of thought, Hua Yue Shang's voice slowly emerged after a pause of over ten breaths.
"Alas, it seems this Youth-Preserving Red Elixir will fall into the hands of Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five."
"If I recall correctly, the array disk from earlier was also won by Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five."
"They even refused the face of the three great beauties. Could the person in Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five also be a fairy?"
"..."
After Hong Thirteen's voice faded, the spirit masters in the main hall began to speculate.
"Esteemed guests, are there any further bids?" Bao Xiang Xian Zi asked, looking around, though a hint of disappointment flickered in her eyes before being quickly concealed.
However, upon hearing Bao Xiang Xian Zi's words, everyone present shook their heads.
Those who could afford such a large sum of supreme-grade spirit stones would not be sitting in the main hall. Even the Heavenly-grade boxes remained silent.
"Congratulations to the esteemed guest in Earth-grade, Class B, Box Number Five on winning the bid!" Bao Xiang Xian Zi said with a smile, bowing slightly towards Li Xuan's box.
Inside the box, Li Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. The outcome was somewhat unexpected. He had initially thought Hua Yue Shang would agree to Zhao Ling'er's offer and borrow her supreme-grade spirit stones, but it ended like this.
Watching Bao Xiang Xian Zi present another jade bottle, Li Xuan sighed with a hint of helplessness.
"The next three Youth-Preserving Red Elixirs will likely offend many people."