. It was rare at the Central Plains, not to mention the Northern Desert.

Zhan Yang dared not to take it in his hands. Lord Du took over the jade box in person, and as soon as he opened the jade box, a delicate fragrance a.s.saulted their noses.

Lord Du took a peep at the jade box and closed it at once. He handed it back to Lu Li and said, "Young Master Lu really is generous. I will make the call and give you a loan of 50 million Xuan Crystals on pledge of this. Plus you have the Interspatial Ring. You can make any offer as you like below the price of 60 million."

"Okay!"

Lu Li walked out in strides. Lord Du put on a smile and followed him out. Zhan Yang left quickly as well with his face covered in excitement.

Lu Li returned to his seat. The whole venue was as silent as grave. Lord Du walked to the podium in person. He turned to private room No. 1, cupped his fists in front of his chest and said, "Lady Shuang, I have personally verified the matter. The guest have the ability to make such an offer. I swear on the reputation of the Heaven Punis.h.i.+ng Auction House. As such… the offer is valid."

"Wow~"

The whole venue was boiling with excitement. Patriarch Lu had just stood up and now he fell to the ground again. He was trembling out of nervousness.

Yun Ji was blus.h.i.+ng. Her eyes glowed which gave her such an incomparably glamorous and pretty look. She didn’t say anything, trying to let people calm down first.

Many noises were made in the private rooms upstairs. The psychic powers were used more frequently to check Lu Li. It was a pity that Lu Li was wearing a mysterious mask so n.o.body could see the true looks of him.

Private room No. 1 kept silent. After a while, the noises died down. Yun Ji made a hush gesture by pressing down her hand. She said with a smile, "Okay, please be quiet. It is going to be a sleepless night. It will be recorded in the history of the Heaven Punis.h.i.+ng Auction House forever. Twenty million, are there any higher offers?"

Countless stared turned to private room No. 1 which was noiseless. After a while, an old voice came out, "The Bai Family will forfeit this bidding."

People nodded in understanding. A patriarch of the Bai Family had resolved the matter. He stopped Bai Xiashuang from being mischievous. The Origin Blood Essence was not worth of this money. What if the compet.i.tion went on and Lu Li suddenly quit bidding?

"Plop, plop, plop!"

A m.u.f.fled noise of footsteps came out from the private room. Someone was walking downstairs. Then a beautiful figure emerged at the end of the corridor. Bai Xiashuang glared at Lu Li before she turned back and exited.

"Crazy bi*th. I have to pay an extra 10 million because of you. Don’t ever fall to my hands or I will show you the consequences."

Lu Li glared back at Bai Xiashuang. He knew that he had completely displeased Bai Xiashuang tonight. However, he felt it worthwhile to get the drip of Origin Blood Essence.

"Twenty million, third. Okay, the drip of Origin Blood Essence is that guest’s."

The deal was finally sealed. Lu Li exhaled of relief. Smiles climbed up on many man’s faces. They felt this trip tonight was rewarding.

The last item to be auctioned was presented. It was a Xuan Artifact of the Sixth Rank of the Heaven Grade. It was a cherished treasure and the true grand finale.

Yet, after the compet.i.tion between Lu Li and Bai Xiashuang, the top-level Xuan Artifact looked lamer. The final price was only eight million. It was bought by a young master from some family in a private room.

The auction tonight had come to an end. A while ago, Lu Li had been invited to a side chamber by Zhan Yang. Lord Du soon came in. He had the vase with the Origin Blood Essence in his hands.

Lord Du smilingly said, "Young Master Lu, you have got the Origin Blood Essence. How do you wish to settle your bill?"

How could Lu Li pay for it?

How could he possibly have so many Xuan Crystals? He had to hand over the Heaven Serpent Fruit and answered, "Lord Du, how about this? I will leave this to you as a collateral. If in half a year’s time I cannot get enough Xuan Crystals, you can sell the Heaven Serpent Fruit and deduct 20 million Xuan Crystals?"

"Absolutely fine!" Lord Du readily agreed. He also gave Lu Li the Xuan Crystals he got from the auction of the Fire Fairy Lucid Ganoderma and Netherworld Roots.

After writing a pledge, Lu Li refused the invitation to dinner by Lord Du. Lu Li asked Zhan Yang to take him to a room to change into a new robe. He took off the Ghost Mask and quietly left the Heaven Punis.h.i.+ng Auction House.

Lu Li produced a forced smile as soon as he walked out.

Outside of the auction house there parked a chariot. Chief Steward Bai was standing next to it. He said with a smile, "Brother Lu, Madam Yan has come back. She wants to invite you for a drink."