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Chapter 22 Three Magical Artifacts!
"Distinguished guests, the next item to be auctioned is this one."
I'm sure it will excite everyone!
The host's voice carried throughout the venue through the microphone.
He carried a deliberately suppressed excitement.
He took a dark brown sandalwood box from the hostess.
The box lid slowly opened...
Under the spotlight of the auction stage, three pieces of warm and translucent jade stones were on display.
Lying quietly on the silk lining, its luster shimmered, seemingly radiating a soft glow.
"Please look, everyone. These three are not ordinary jade."
It is a protective magic artifact crafted by a master!
The host raised his voice, making each word clear and forceful:
"Each one can protect the wearer from three fatal injuries in a critical moment."
Even sniper bullets or grenades exploding nearby.
It is also possible to remain safe and sound.
This is practically a real-life "get-out-of-jail-free card"!
The room fell silent for a moment, as if all sound had been instantly sucked away.
Immediately following were exclamations and skepticism.
The murmurs erupted like a tidal wave!
"Impossible! There's no such thing in the world!"
"Words alone are insufficient proof; how can you demonstrate it?"
"It looks like just a piece of jade of slightly better quality."
"You're making it sound so complicated, do you think we're laymen?"
"Exactly! We need to produce some real evidence to prove it!"
Amidst the skepticism, curiosity was palpable, and the atmosphere seemed to suddenly heat up.
The host, clearly expecting this, smiled.
He raised his hand to signal everyone to calm down.
"I understand your feelings very well."
Seeing is believing.
Next, we will conduct a field test.
As he spoke, he took out another piece of jade, which was slightly less lustrous but clearly of the same origin.
"This one, along with the three on stage, was made by the same person."
However, its effectiveness is slightly less, and it can withstand three shots from a regular handgun.
We'll use it to demonstrate.
As soon as he finished speaking, a hostess led a bewildered husky onto the stage.
The dog, completely unaware of what was about to happen, was still curiously looking around.
The host personally tied the test jade with a red string and hung it on the husky's collar.
Then, a smart-looking man dressed in black went on stage.
He was holding a standard-issue pistol.
He deftly inspected the firearm and disengaged the safety.
His movements were professional and calm.
The lights in the entire venue dimmed, with only a few spotlights focusing on the center of the stage.
The large screen behind them simultaneously switched between several.
A high-definition close-up shot shows the husky from head to toe.
Every angle was captured clearly.
The host stepped back two paces and nodded slightly to the man.
The man raised his gun and stood about two meters away from the husky.
The gun barrel was steadily pointed at its head.
Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The deafening gunshots rang out three times in succession!
The husky shuddered in fright at the loud noise.
He urinated on the spot and collapsed to the ground, his limbs weak.
However, a miraculous scene unfolded:
The three bullets that left the barrel suddenly froze in mid-air, about half a meter away from the dog's head!
It was as if it had hit an invisible yet resilient wall; the bullet deformed slightly.
Just like that, it was suspended in the air, unable to move forward even an inch!
A deathly silence enveloped the entire auction hall.
One second, two seconds, ten seconds...
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the bullet suspended in mid-air.
It was as if they had even forgotten to breathe.
"Whoosh!"
A dozen seconds later, a huge sound suddenly broke the silence.
Exclamations, exclamations, and incredulous screams nearly lifted the roof off!
"Amazing! It really stopped! The bullets really stopped!"
"That wasn't a special effect! This jade..."
This ritual implement is genuine!
"If even the test sample can stop a pistol, then those three even better ones on the stage..."
Wouldn't that really protect against sniper rifles and grenades?
"A life-saving artifact! It's like having three extra lives!"
Everyone's eyes changed; the initial doubt and disdain had vanished.
It has long been replaced by a burning desire.
Especially among the many wealthy and powerful people present, who doesn't have rivals, both overt and covert?
Who isn't worried about sudden danger?
This small jade stone signifies that in dire circumstances, there are three chances to reverse life and death.
Its value cannot be measured in ordinary money!
"Stop waiting! Start the auction!"
"Yes! Let's get started! I'm willing to pay any price!"
"Host, stop dawdling!"
The place was bustling with noise, and everyone was eager to get started.
The host knew the time was right, so he picked up the gavel.
The loud sound slammed down on the auction platform, drowning out the noise:
"Ladies and gentlemen! Please be quiet! The auction is now officially beginning!"
The three protective magical artifacts will be auctioned separately.
The first one has a starting price of 50 million, and each subsequent bid must be at least 1 million.
Please place your bid!
"Sixty million!"
Immediately, someone in the audience shouted.
"One hundred million!"
An arrogant voice came from box number one, echoing throughout the entire venue through the loudspeaker.
"This one, my Yang family will take!"
"The Yang family? Which Yang family?"
A murmur rippled through the room.
"They've made their move; it seems like it'll be difficult for others to compete."
"Alas, power is oppressive; even money can't compare..."
Many people looked regretful, shaking their heads and sighing.
"One hundred and twenty million."
Another steady voice rang out from box number three.
"Good things come in threes, why hoard them all? It's always good to leave some room for others."
"Hmph! You dare to compete with my Yang family?" Inside VIP room number one.
Yang Wenbin's voice was arrogant and domineering.
"One hundred and fifty million!"
Just then, a calm voice rang out from VIP box number five.
It was clearly transmitted to everyone's ears:
"Two hundred million."
The first VIP room fell silent for a few seconds.
Yang Wenbin was clearly enraged by this sudden provocation.
The sound was almost squeezed out from between his teeth:
"Good! Very good! Three hundred million! Let's see if you're still going to bet!"
All eyes turned to VIP room number five.
Luo Tian chuckled softly, his tone nonchalant:
"The Yang family is indeed wealthy and powerful, but so what? Four hundred million!"
"Hmph! Five hundred million! Come on, keep going! You want to compete with the Yang family in terms of wealth?"
"I could build a train out of gold, would you believe me?"
A cold, muffled groan came from VIP box number one.
Yang Wenbin suppressed his anger and made sarcastic remarks.
"The Yang family truly lives up to their reputation as a powerful and prestigious family; I am utterly inferior! I give up!"
Luo Tian smiled, looking like he was asking for a beating.
"Dad, that person is so silly and pitiful."
They bought our stuff and were so smug about it, hehe…”
Xiao Niannian suddenly blurted out a sentence that made everyone laugh so hard they almost fell over.
Ultimately, the first magical jade artifact fell into the hands of the Yang family for a staggering price of 500 million.
The atmosphere at the subsequent auctions became increasingly heated.
Luo Tian always calls out the price twice at just the right moment.
The second jade stone sparked another fierce battle.
Seemingly in an attempt to save face, Yang Wenbin once again won the bid with an overwhelmingly high price.
The third one was purchased by the buyer in box number four, who had remained silent throughout.
The three jade pieces were sold for a total of two billion!
Li Zhendong, who had been sitting next to Luo Tian, was already dumbfounded.
They all knew that the jade was made by Luo Tian, but they never expected that...
These seemingly casual "little gadgets"
It's incredible that such a huge storm could be stirred up at an auction.
Li Zhendong let out a long sigh, suppressing the shock in his heart, and murmured:
"Master Luo is truly a divine being..."
With a flick of the wrist, he could turn stone into gold.
Li Zhijun shook his head repeatedly, a wry smile tinged with admiration:
"Two billion? The master just casually did it."
That is a height that we can never reach.
Luo Tian listened to the whispers around him and looked towards the direction of VIP room number one.
A faint smile played at the corners of his lips.
Inside the private room, Yang Wenbin's face was gloomy.
He gripped the sandalwood box that had just been delivered, his fingertips turning white from the force.
He stared intently in the direction where Luo Tian was, his eyes flashing with cold light.
"Luo Tian..."
He muttered to himself, his voice filled with resentment.
"I'll let you be smug for a little while longer. Your life is coming to an end!"
"Those foreign assassins must already be on their way to China, right?"
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