Chapter 42: One billion?!

Chapter 42: One billion?!

As the auction progressed, a vast array of items were showcased for bidding, yet none of them managed to capture the attention of Zhao Tian. He remained seated in silence, showing no signs of excitement or interest. Chi Miya also glanced at him being uninterested in anything.

After some time had passed, another object made its way to the front of the room, immediately capturing Zhao Tian's interest. He arched an eyebrow in curiosity and stood up from the sofa to get a closer look at the glass sphere containing a swirling white mist inside it. 'This is the Affinity orb Shenyi talked about?'

Chi Miya was surprised that Zhao Tian stood up, she also rose from her seat "Tian, is that thing important?" she asked looking at the orb.

The auctioneer spoke, "Next up our item is, a mysterious glass orb with white mist inside it giving it an aesthetic appeal." Zhao Tian looked at it dumbfounded, they are auctioning it as a decorative item?

The woman continued "The initial price is One million dollars." The crowd of onlookers reacted with disbelief and skepticism about the value of the orb. "One million for that glass orb?"

But the cultivators who understood the significance of the item started their bid"Two million!"

"Three million."

"Four million."

"Six million."

"Ten million!" A voice was heard from a VIP room and it was none other than Zhao Tian. Chi Miya was surprised to see Zhao Tian bidding for the item.

"T-Tian, are you interested in this item? You need this?" Chi Miya asked hastily and Zhao Tian gave a nod "I need it no matter what."

A smile appeared on Chi Miya's face "Tian, don't hesitate to bid higher if you desire. I can give you my money." Zhao Tian was interested in an item for the first item and Chi Miya wanted to buy it for him no matter what the cost.

She is well aware that Zhao Tian is not particularly wealthy, and she understands that he may not be able to bid on the item. "Tian, don't worry... I brought my cards." She would go to great lengths, even considering selling her own company, if it meant that Zhao Tian could get the item.

Zhao Tian smiled "Are you sure?" Chi Miya gave a firm nod "Damn sure."

"Twenty million!" Zhao Tian heard a voice from another VIP room.

A smirk appeared on Zhao Tian's lips "Fifty million!" Wha- Chi Miya was startled to hear this, he could have said twenty-five million why did he drag it to Fifty million?

"It's ok, right?" Zhao Tian asked with a playful smile. And seeing his smile, Chi Miya shook her head wryly "Yeah, You are wasting it as water when it is not your money, huh? Well, I don't mind."

"Seventy million!"

"Hundred million!"

Seeing this, Zhao Tian's eyes softened "I'll pay back the money." Chi Miya shook her head "No, don't worry about it. This is the least I could do for the help you did for me."

At this time, the auctioneer spoke as the next item up for bidding was presented to the eager crowd. "This is a pair of exquisitely crafted swords made from the finest and rarest materials. The starting bid is a million dollars!"

Zhao Tian smiled looking at the swords that were shining "Middle tier Earth grade weapon." Hearing him speak, Chi Mia was a little curious "Tian, you want this too?"

Zhao Tian shook his head "Nah, on weapons... no. But let's see how much it will bid for."

In the VIP room, The middle-aged man stood up in surprise looking through the grade of the weapon. He looked at the man beside him "Han, you need to buy this no matter what!"

"Master Huang? Ok, as you say!"

A surge of intense heat rapidly encompassed the cultivators, overtaking their senses, as each and every one of them eagerly engaged in a frenzied bidding war for the highly coveted weapon. The atmosphere became electrified with anticipation "Ten million!"

"Two hundred and fifty million!"

"Five hundred million!"

"One billion!"

"Five billion!"

The price skyrocketed exponentially making Chi Miya dumbfounded. "T-That much money for these swords?" Zhao Tian spoke "Seems like Earth grade is priced high..."

After some minutes of bidding the price finally reached "Thirty Billion!" The man named Han spoke and after this, no one dared to raise their voice.

"1...2...3. Thirty billion, sold to the master in VIP room number 22."

Chi Miya was astonished looking at the final price "Whoever sold the swords, just became a billionaire."

"You mean, I just became a billionaire?" Zhao Tian asked with a smile playing on his lips.

Huh?

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