Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1260: Chapter 1240: Bai Ze’s Request

”Look, even General Hua is here?” Qhianqhian tugged at Yan’s robe, pointing in Hua Sicheng’s direction.

Yan followed Qhianqhian’s finger and looked over, raising an eyebrow, ”Just here as a guest, I suppose. There are other officials around him, probably accompanying someone.”

But one must admit this woman was a talent; every time she secured a high-priced item, her charming laughter would make those initially heartbroken instantly delighted.

Others were envious and eager to replace her, increasing their interest in the upcoming auction items.

The atmosphere in the auction room, led by the woman, remained persistently high.

”The next item up for bid, I believe many here are quite curious about it. Even Madam Moon here only has one line of introduction. What it’s for, I can’t figure out,” after auctioning off an authentic painting from the previous dynasty, the woman picked up a black box from a nearby cart, displaying it carefully to the crowd.

”My introduction is only one sentence: Obtained from the Divine Forbidden Land.”

The slender jade hand stood out on the black box, yet that one line caused the entire auction room to quiet down. Then the noise grew louder again as everyone started discussing the item, sharing their opinions.

”Madam Moon, can you open the box for us?”

”Yes, Madam Moon, if you don’t let us see what’s inside, how are we supposed to bid?”

Madam Moon heard this and bitterly smiled, ”It’s not that I don’t want to open it, but there’s no key for the box. The auction house is afraid forcing it open might damage the contents, so even I am powerless.”

Her red lips slightly parted, her nose wrinkled delicately; this instantly made the audience feel a pang of pity.

Instantly, they began scolding the person who asked the question earlier, and the two who asked remained sheepishly silent, avoiding further argument.

”However, our auction house has verified that, like other items obtained from the Divine Forbidden Land, this is filled with a bloodthirsty aura. The origin is undoubtedly true, but what exactly is inside is indeed a mystery to me,” Madam Moon said with a smile.

Leaning back in her chair, she looked at the item on stage with curiosity, a little doubtful herself. She had been to the God’s Tears Forbidden Area; what was this Divine Forbidden Land?

Her eyes discreetly glanced at Yan, who showed no reaction. However, she felt her Sea of Knowledge shake significantly. She furrowed her brow slightly, but before she could react further, Bai Ze seemed to leap out like a dog spotting a bone. Unfortunately, Qhianqhian’s seat was quite far from the stage, like a tight leash restraining him, preventing him from rushing forward.

”Old man, what’s wrong?” Slightly startled, Luo Qianqian hurriedly asked in her mind.

Bai Ze floated back beside Qhianqhian, jumping up and down like Haan Yun waiting for news, ”That’s the master’s, I beg you, you must help me get it.”

Master? Qhianqhian was stunned, remembering she had promised to help Bai Ze seek revenge - his master?

She nodded to reassure Bai Ze.

”Though we don’t know what it is, since it’s from the Divine Forbidden Land, the starting bid is set at ten thousand gold coins.” The host’s eyes roamed the venue; he really didn’t think this item could fetch such a high price.

But since it’s for cultivators, there should be quite a few interested, right?

Could it really sell at such a high starting price?

Madam Moon was also a bit uneasy; they had discussed this price, but the item’s owner insisted it would rather be destroyed than sold below that price.

The auction room was silent for a long time before someone finally called out a price, ”Ten thousand and one.”

The moment this price was uttered, the room burst into laughter, but no one raised the bid.

This made the person who shouted the price regretful. If he had known, he wouldn’t have spoken out; what if it’s something bad? He’s heard rumors of cultivators whose souls don’t die and can possess others.

If Qhianqhian knew his thoughts, she would only laugh. Even if a possession happened, it wouldn’t choose an ordinary person. An ordinary person’s Sea of Knowledge couldn’t withstand the impact of possession; even if successful, they’d likely die shortly after.

”Yan, I want this,” Qhianqhian said to Yan without blushing.

Yan looked at Qhianqhian in surprise, but her face was obscured by a cloak, hiding her expression.

He nodded, about to place a bid.

At the same time, the man beside Hua Sicheng calmly said, ”Fifteen thousand.”

At the sound of this bid, the room fell silent, and some people looked at the bidder, confused as to why he would offer such a high price.

The man who first bid sighed in relief, glad he wouldn’t have to take it home and explain.

”Fifteen thousand and one,” Qhianqhian had already spoken to Yan, so she felt at ease. Even if Yan didn’t have enough money, she could borrow from Haan Yun. If needed, she could pay him back later. She didn’t have gold coins, but there were still many rare items in this world.

Yan called out this price expressionlessly, leaving Qhianqhian blinking in confusion.

”Twenty thousand!” The voice was clearly a bit displeased, yet utterly unconcerned about the price.

”Twenty thousand and one,” Yan remained incredibly calm. Under her cloak, Qhianqhian was laughing uncontrollably—did he really need to be that stingy, adding just one gold coin each time?

”...” The person was silent for a long time, clearly hesitant, and eventually decided not to bid further.

”Then, the mysterious box goes to the gentleman from VIP seat Number One,” with no further bids, the host struck the gavel.

Behind the screen, Bai Ze was jumping up and down excitedly before Qhianqhian’s eyes.

Yan appeared calm, accepting the glass of wine Qhianqhian kindly offered. This girl was quite considerate.

”Next up is the highlight of this auction. Originally, the third-to-last item was a skirt from Rainbow Garment Pavilion, which many ladies came for. However, due to certain reasons, it has been replaced with an item everyone will love!”

”That item is, the elixir!”

”The elixir is called the Lifespan Extension Pill. Depending on the body’s absorption of its effects, it can extend life by at least fifteen years.”

”Moreover, we have three pills this time. You all know that one can only take one Lifespan Extension Pill in a lifetime. Until now, an elixir with such effects has only appeared once at our auction! An opportunity not to be missed!”

”Each Lifespan Extension Pill starts at ten thousand gold coins, with a limit of one per person.”

With the appearance of the Lifespan Extension Pill, the previously indifferent ladies were wide-eyed. The room fell silent; no sound could be heard.

For ordinary people who aren’t cultivators, living one more year is a luxury. Now being able to extend life by more than ten years, how could they not go crazy?

After the shock, the chaotic noise erupted, as if it would lift the ceiling off.

”Fifteen thousand!”

”Twenty thousand!”

”Fifty thousand!”