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Chapter 480: Astonishing Battle Power! Divine Origin, An Unworthy Auction (Part 2)
Chapter 480: Astonishing Battle Power! Divine Origin, An Unworthy Auction (Part 2)
Although Lin Fan had never been to an auction, he was still somewhat familiar with the intricacies and unspoken rules of the auction house, thanks to the internet age. He knew that the items on sale weren't necessarily genuine, and it was up to the buyer to make that judgment. The auction house took no responsibility for the authenticity of the items sold, especially when it came to antiques and their so-called authentication certificates, which were a joke.
"I imagine the auctions in the Immortal Realm are similar," Lin Fan thought.
"They probably don't have authentication certificates, though," he added.
"As for the authenticity of the items... well, for a big auction house like this, there shouldn't be many fakes."
"But what does it matter to me?" Lin Fan wondered, stretching lazily.
The auction had already begun, and instead of a beautiful auctioneer like 'Ya Fei', a tidy and experienced old man took the stage. After a brief introduction, the auction commenced.
It was clear that many attendees had prior knowledge of the items up for auction, as there were multiple bidders for each item, creating a lively atmosphere.
Lin Fan, however, remained relaxed, patiently waiting for the Immortal Crystal to come up for auction. He had no intention of joining the bidding frenzy or buying other items just for fun, not because he looked down on them, but because his financial situation was still somewhat limited.
He wasn't even sure if he could afford the Immortal Crystal!
Was he hoping to find a bargain?
Unless he had some kind of 'Flame Emperor' template, allowing him to find bargains wherever he went, he was unlikely to stumble upon anything useful, like broken copper pieces or key fragments.
Unfortunately, Lin Fan didn't seem to possess such a 'passive attribute'.
He chuckled at the thought.
"Next up for auction, we have an ancient Divine Origin from who knows how many years ago," the auctioneer announced, his voice calm and steady, making it pleasant to listen to.
But...
Lin Fan's eyes widened in surprise as he stared at the stage, feeling a bit taken aback.
"..."
"Divine Origin?"
"What...?"
"Are you serious?"
Lin Fan had no idea what a Divine Origin was, at least not in the context of the Immortal Realm. However, he vividly remembered reading about it in the novels he had read.
In the world where Ye Hei and Ye Tian Emperor existed, wasn't there a Divine Origin? And it was extremely important, too.
There were even special professions like Source Master and Source Grandmaster related to it.
Lin Fan hadn't heard any news about it until now, so he hadn't paid much attention.
But today...
"You're telling me there's an ancient Divine Origin here?"
"Is this the Divine Origin I'm thinking of?"
If it was...
Could it be that the Zhatian System, or perhaps Ye Hei...
Was about to make an appearance?
Lin Fan couldn't help but be cautious and vigilant.
After all, this was Ye Tian Emperor!
Although in terms of combat power, Ye Tian Emperor might be a notch below Huang Tian Emperor, they were still on the same level.
Undoubtedly, they were in the first-tier!
If such an existence were to appear, Lin Fan knew he had to quickly 'make a profit from it', even if he couldn't recruit them into his sect. At the very least, he needed to establish a good relationship with them.
He couldn't afford to push them to the opposing side.
That would be too much of a waste!
As for whether he could handle them if they became enemies, Lin Fan wasn't worried.
Although Ye Tian Emperor was powerful, unless he had already reached his peak, it was unlikely that he could surpass Huang Tian Emperor and the many other protagonist templates...
Especially with Lin Fan's shared combat power.
His thoughts raced like lightning.
Lin Fan fixed his gaze on the Divine Origin on the stage, its red cloth cover already removed.
It was a crystal resembling pale golden amber, emitting a faint power.
It was over one person tall and quite heavy.
The auctioneer, with a hint of excitement, explained, "I'm sure all of you esteemed guests are well aware of the uses of the Divine Origin."
"This Divine Origin is large, and its divine nature is exceptionally well-preserved. If someone wants to use it for self-sealing..."
"There shouldn't be any issues even if it's used for several million years."
"Whether you're looking for a chance to live a second life or to seal your genius child into a more advantageous era for their rise, this is the absolute best choice!"
"The starting bid is one hundred million Spirit Stones, and each subsequent bid must be at least one million more."
"Now, the bidding begins!"
"..."
"Two hundred million!"
"Who dares to bid two hundred million? I'll raise it to five hundred million!"
"A hundred million is like a drop in the bucket. I'll bid one billion!"
"Hmph, no one is taking this from me. I don't have much time left, and I'm willing to pay fifteen billion for it!"
"..."
Many attendees went crazy over the Divine Origin, driving the price up rapidly, leaving everyone stunned.
Lin Fan observed the commotion below, even in the VIP rooms, and began to make his own speculations.
"It seems like it's indeed the kind of Divine Origin I know."
"If that's the case, doesn't it mean that things like the Life Forbidden Zone and the Dark Great Turmoil could also appear?"
"To put it simply, the Zhatian System has also been integrated into this 'Immortal Realm'?"
"That makes sense."
"If Ya Ya is here, why wouldn't the Zhatian System be?"
"I'm just not sure about the timing and location of Ye Hei's appearance."
"..."
Maybe he should go find someone like the 'Jiang Family'?
Lin Fan stroked his chin, pondering the feasibility of this idea.
The competition for the Divine Origin was intense.
Even Lin Fan, who was just an observer, found it unbelievable.
In the end, the price soared to nearly one billion Spirit Stones!
"They're really willing to pay that much."
"But I guess it's for their lives..."
The Divine Origin had many uses, but the most well-known and common one was as a 'sealing device'.
By sealing someone within the Divine Origin, they could resist the passage of time.
It completely isolated them from the flow of time! As long as the Divine Origin wasn't completely consumed, no matter how many years passed, the person inside would remain unchanged.
For example, an old immortal with only one day of lifespan left could seal themselves in the Divine Origin. After a million years, when they came out, they would still have that one day of lifespan left!
That's why many were willing to pay such a high price.
Although it couldn't truly extend one's lifespan, as they would be in a self-sealed state and unable to do anything, it could provide them with a chance to live a second life!
For example, one could set a condition for unsealing, or allow a trusted person to awaken them at the right moment...
What is the right moment?
Naturally, it's when there's an opportunity to prolong life!
For these old folks on the verge of death, they would even be willing to spend all their wealth on Divine Origin.
Some others consider their descendants and future generations.
They want to help them accumulate more, making them even more invincible.
Just like in the novel "Perfect," where the N-time champions used similar methods, just in different ways.
These people are already peerless geniuses, but in the vast Immortal World, every era has more than one peerless genius. Only one can truly be invincible.
What about the others? It would be a pity and a waste if these peerless geniuses couldn't lead their clans forward. So...
Sealing themselves in Divine Origin is a good idea.
Seal them until the right era and then come out to show off! If that doesn't work, even sealing them until the right time to accumulate strength is a good option.
...
"However, our Moon Embrace Sect doesn't need this thing."
"Even if we did, I couldn't afford it."
Lin Fan sighed.
Fortunately, the members of the Moon Embrace Sect have long lifespans, and although their disciples are young, they don't need this item. As long as they stay steady and move forward, they will become invincible.
Otherwise...
Even if he sold himself, he couldn't afford it.
Then, one after another, the auction items were brought to the stage, and without exception, each one was a treasure, triggering a bidding frenzy.
As for those items that no one bid on, waiting for someone to snatch them up, it didn't happen.
"I'll take it."
Lin Fan chuckled, "I guess I was too greedy."
"I really thought that by going to any auction, I could encounter a protagonist template?"
He had hoped that if there was an item that seemed familiar but with an unknown origin, there would be a high probability of a protagonist template in the audience.
Unfortunately, it seemed that wasn't the case.
"The next item up for auction is an Immortal Crystal."
"Its Immortal Power is abundant, reaching over ninety percent, and it's as good as new."
"Whether it's used as a power source for a residence, for cultivation, refining weapons, or even nurturing Spirit Stone Veins, it's an excellent choice."
"The starting bid is one hundred million Spirit Stones."
"Each additional bid must be at least one million."
"The auction begins!"
"..."
Lin Fan straightened his body slightly.
"Finally, the Immortal Crystal!"
He narrowed his eyes and was the first to speak: "Two billion, six hundred and seventy-three million, two hundred and ten thousand, one thousand, six hundred and fifty-four Spirit Stones."
His long string of numbers left everyone stunned.
The maid behind him, massaging his shoulders, twitched her mouth.
The experienced auctioneer on the stage was momentarily taken aback.
Below the stage...
After a brief silence, countless people burst into laughter.
"Haha!"
"You... you're making me laugh."
"Hilarious!"
"Scaring us with such a precise amount, huh?"
"Isn't this a joke?"
"Heh, no experience, just a second-generation rich kid."
"What a rookie move. It's a good idea to start with a high bid to scare off some competitors, but do you want to scare off all your opponents?"
"You have such a precise amount, haha, you probably don't have a single Spirit Stone left, do you?"
"This is a joke."
"Kid, you're out."
"..."
The mocking laughter continued.
They couldn't help but laugh.
Isn't this a joke?
The strategy is fine, but the brainpower is lacking.
Even if you go all out from the start, you shouldn't be so precise! If you had just said twenty-five billion or even twenty billion... we would at least need a moment to consider.
With such precision, even a fool would know what's going on! "Haha."
Someone laughed loudly, "You're... such a naive kid."
"I'll bid twenty-six billion... seven hundred and fifty million."
"If you have the skills, add more."
"As long as you can add more, I won't compete with you. How about that?"
"But I remind you, each additional bid must be at least one million."
The others were also laughing.
"You said it!"
Lin Fan also laughed.
"Then...
"Twenty-six billion, seven hundred and sixty million... and one Spirit Stone."
"???"
The laughter in the hall abruptly stopped.
What the hell? Are you really daring enough to bid? The man who spoke earlier frowned, "Kid, I know you're young, but this isn't a place for hot-headed decisions."
"If you bid recklessly and can't pay up in the end, you'll be held responsible."
"You should calm down and consider your actions."
The auctioneer asked, "Please confirm your bid."
He was also a bit surprised.
But in business, they generally don't want to create too much tension, so he gave this young man, who clearly seemed to be acting on impulse, a chance.
After all...
Who in their right mind would bid with such precision? It's obvious that he's already given it his all, so how could he possibly have any Spirit Stones left?
And it's exactly one million and one more Stone.
I don't believe you're acting on impulse!
However...
Lin Fan smiled, "Of course, I confirm."
"A true man of his word, once spoken, not even four horses can chase him down."
The auctioneer frowned.
"The one who spoke earlier scoffed, 'If you won't drink the wine of respect, then you'll drink the wine of punishment. I offered you a chance to live, but you insist on seeking death.'"
"I demand a verification of funds!"
The others chimed in, "Yes, verify the funds!"
"These young people nowadays, they truly have no sense of the world."
"Who doesn't know his intentions? He doesn't even consider your auction house worth his attention. Hurry up and verify the funds!"
"..."
The auctioneer glanced at the VIP room where Lin Fan was seated, then said expressionlessly, "All the esteemed guests are requesting a verification of funds."
"Do you have any objections?"
"No, it's only right."
Lin Fan remained exceptionally calm.
The crowd: "..."
This kid...
What's going on here? Only the person who had mocked him earlier spoke up, his voice cold, "Pretending to be calm and trying to show off."
"Is that so?"
Lin Fan spread his hands.
"Where's the person verifying the funds? Hurry up and don't waste everyone's time."
Soon, the person in charge of verification arrived.
Thankfully, it wasn't as troublesome as verifying a '30 million Swiss bank draft'.
Since they were all Spirit Stones, and being an Immortal, he could simply scan his storage bag with his divine sense to know the exact amount.
So, the verification officer quickly provided the answer, "This Immortal carries Spirit Stones exceeding the upper limit of the bid."
"The bid is valid."
"What?!"
Below the stage.
Everyone was stunned.
"This... this can't be!"
Even the auctioneer's eyebrows twitched as he looked at Lin Fan, clicking his tongue in surprise.
In all his years as an auctioneer, he had never encountered such a person.
Behind Lin Fan, the maid's beautiful eyes were filled with astonishment.
"You!!!"
The person who had said that Lin Fan could increase his bid and they wouldn't compete anymore pointed at Lin Fan, his whole body trembling. It took him a while before he could speak a complete sentence.
"Are you crazy?!"
Lin Fan rolled his eyes, "Do you have medicine?"
Fuck!
He couldn't help but glare at him.
"Why did you bid with such a strange amount, with some whole and some broken stones? Isn't this just playing around with us?"
"What's wrong?"
Lin Fan was surprised, "The amount I bid is my freedom, and my bid is reasonable and compliant. I also have this many Spirit Stones, so what's the problem?"
"Host... oh, I mean, auctioneer, do you think my bid is problematic?"
The auctioneer twitched, "..., no problem."
"Then that's that?"
Lin Fan spread his hands, "If they say there's no problem, what's it to you?"
"Young man!"
The man's face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot, "Are you making fun of us?!"
The others silently nodded in agreement.
Right?
He's treating us like fools!
"If you say so, then so be it," Lin Fan waved his hand dismissively, "It's you who should be concerned. Don't your words sound like farts?"
"I said I could increase my bid, and you wouldn't compete, so now you can shut up."
"!!!"
The man became even more annoyed, "Young man, I'm warning you, don't be so arrogant!"
Lin Fan laughed, "Is being arrogant illegal?"
"I've always been this arrogant, you want to hit me?"
The crowd: "..."
The auctioneer: "..."
The man: "Fuck,..."
If it weren't for the auction house's rule against fighting and the powerful forces backing him, I'd kill you right now.
"Stop wasting words!"
But Lin Fan became even more aggressive, directly confronting everyone, "Are you increasing your bids or not?"
"If you're not increasing, then shut up. If you are, continue, but don't waste everyone's time."
After saying this, Lin Fan directly took out a sound transmission talisman under everyone's watchful eyes and communicated with someone, "Yo?"
"Are you there? It's urgent."
"I've offended some people here, and they're all glaring at me!"
As Lin Fan spoke, he looked around at the crowd.
"I guess they all want to snipe me, but I'm afraid this amount of Spirit Stones isn't enough."
"Send me more Spirit Stones."
"The more, the better, I'm determined to win!"
"..., what? It's not worth it?"
"Of course not, I know it's not worth it. I'm just scaring them, so I don't fail the verification next time."
"Bidding? Of course, I'll bid, but if it exceeds the market price, haha, then I'll just raise the price."
"Just raise, not buy, and see who the idiot is at the end, haha, just thinking about it is exciting."
"Don't worry, do you think I'm stupid?"
"Hurry and send them!"
"..."
After speaking, Lin Fan smiled and put away the sound transmission talisman in front of everyone, saying, "Place your bids."
"Why aren't you bidding?"
T
Many who wanted to bid for the Immortal Crystal, their eyes turned red.
Fuck you!
Are you even human?
You're just a damn animal!
This is fucking bullying the honest people!
Fuck, what grudge do we have with you?
We've figured it out, you damn thing, you're determined to win, so you're just playing with us, right?
First, you place a bid with some whole and some broken stones, making us think you're an idiot.
Then you play with us again.
Now, you're even 'calling' right in front of us...
Fuck, this is bullying the honest people!
The most fucking thing is, we know you're a damn cheapskate, but we still dare not gamble...
We even dare not try to trick you, what if you don't want it, and we lose?
Damn!
Animal!
They were all cursing in their hearts.
But some still wanted to be stubborn.
As a result...
At this moment, they saw someone walking into the VIP room where Lin Fan was seated.
"..."
Fuck!
At this moment, many people cursed out loud.
(End of Chapter)
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