Yin Xinyue deliberately linked the auction to the five thousand years of Chinese history when promoting it.
It was claimed that the Xinyue Hotel could witness China's mysteries.
This attracted many important figures, and the Xinyue Hotel was also the only large and influential hotel in China.
Their words carried authority, thus the suspicion was minimal.
"Hmph, if it weren't to witness how mysterious China truly is, I wouldn't bother coming to a place like this."
"This woman's mouth is a bit sharp, but her figure is really good. I wonder how she'll auction."
"Hurry up and start, don't keep this lord waiting."
"I heard there's a super healing pill this time. I wonder if it's real."
"It's not as magical as they say, capable of regenerating necrotic cells. That's simply defying heaven."
"I am the dean of a hospital in San Francisco. Everything they say is baseless and untrustworthy!"
The scene was filled with noisy discussions.
It was like a busy marketplace.
Yin Xinyue frowned slightly.
This was also one of the reasons she couldn't find foreign eggs.
These people were generally ambitious but lacked ability, and had no bottom line.
Although these guests had a lot of money, their character was also lacking.
Glancing at the time, Yin Xinyue coughed lightly.
"Next, the auction begins."
"I will introduce the first item for this auction."
As Yin Xinyue spoke, a professional smile still adorned her face.
Even though some people below were whispering, Yin Xinyue paid them no mind.
"It's finally starting."
"Great, I've been waiting so long."
"I hope it brings me some surprises."
Below, another group was discussing.
"The first item is a golden toad from the door."
"In Chinese feng shui, the golden toad symbolizes attracting wealth and treasure. If this golden toad is placed at the entrance of your workplace, or three inches into the east side of the door, it can attract wealth."
"The starting bid is fifty thousand Chinese dollars."
Yin Xinyue's clear voice echoed.
Immediately after, two women in qipaos, holding trays and smiling, walked slowly to the center of the stage.
On the tray was a golden toad, larger than a fist.
The golden toad held a coin in its mouth, giving it a unique charm.
"A broken stone statue costs fifty thousand?"
"This auction is crazy, they're just robbing people."
"Fifty thousand Chinese dollars is equal to eight thousand US dollars. Eight thousand, that's too expensive."
"This thing isn't worth this price at all. What is this auction doing?"
Below, some foreigners who didn't understand the market were discussing.
Zhang Tian's gaze was sharp as he looked down.
Those people were quite annoying, making his head buzz.
"I bid sixty thousand."
Just as everyone was discussing, a voice suddenly rang out.
Wu Tianzhen was seen raising his paddle.
He had a smile on his face.
He could tell that this golden toad could indeed attract wealth.
Moreover, its wealth-attracting ability was not small. It would be excellent to buy it and place it in his office.
"No way, someone actually wants to buy this thing?"
"This is a plant, right?"
"China really has nothing good, it's all fake."
"That young man looks familiar. I remember him. Isn't this the Wu Zong who has been frequently appearing in high society recently?"
"Yes, it's that Wu Zong of the Nine Gates who controls half of the power in Japan?"
"Why is he here? Does this thing really work?"
When someone recognized Wu Tianzhen.
Countless people turned their gazes to Wu Tianzhen.
Wu Tianzhen was now quite famous abroad.
He had ventured into many industries.
This led to many industry professionals recognizing him.
"I bid seventy thousand."
After Wu Tianzhen spoke, it seemed to loosen up some people's resolve.
A middle-aged man called out.
"Eighty thousand."
Wu Tianzhen did not hesitate.
"Ninety thousand."
The middle-aged man glanced at Wu Tianzhen and then spoke again.
Zhang Tian sat in the private room.
"Item: Wealth-Attracting Golden Toad."
"Item Level: Low-Grade Spiritual Item."
"Item Description: Placed in the corresponding position, it can attract 2% more wealth!"
A description of the golden toad echoed in his mind.
Even without the description, Zhang Tian had already figured it out.
"One hundred thousand."
Zhang Tian spoke slowly.
Golden toads like this were rarely seen in tombs.
Either they were passed down from ancestors, or they might be found in some smaller graves.
The probability was not high.
The main reason Zhang Tian wanted it was for future use.
Two percent might not seem like much, but what if the capital accumulated to a certain level?
If you have ten million, how much is two percent? What about a hundred billion?
Therefore, buying it was definitely not a loss.
"Boss, weren't you not buying it?"
Fatty looked at Zhang Tian curiously.
It was rare for the boss to go back on his word.
"What? Someone from the private rooms upstairs has spoken so quickly?"
"How is that possible? Someone from the private room has bid on the first item?"
"Could it be that this thing is really useful?"
At the scene, discerning individuals were shocked.
One had to know that people in the private rooms upstairs usually waited until the end to bid.
This was to ensure their capital was sufficient.
And then compete for the final items.
However, today was completely different from before. On the first item, someone from upstairs had already started bidding.
"Hey, what's going on? Does someone speaking from upstairs mean anything?"
A foreigner asked.
"People upstairs are usually the most influential. When they speak, it proves the value of the item."
That young Chinese gentleman exhaled calmly.
"Influential people..."
The foreigner looked disdainful.
"I heard the Commander of the U.S. Navy is also upstairs."
At this moment, a middle-aged man spoke.
The young man's expression instantly changed.
His disdain turned into respect.
"That's terrifying. I didn't expect such a big shot to be here. It seems I can't underestimate this auction."
The youth murmured, involuntarily swallowing.
Wu Tianzhen looked upwards.
"Why the hurry?"
Wu Tianzhen frowned slightly.
But he didn't think too much about it.
"One hundred and ten thousand."
Wu Tianzhen called out.
He wouldn't bid beyond this price.
Yin Xinyue had a smile on her face.
This price was already several times the value of the golden toad.
"One hundred and ten thousand once, twice, three times!"
"Congratulations to this gentleman for acquiring the Wealth-Attracting Golden Toad."
Yin Xinyue announced, her smile evident.
Such a profitable opening bid was not common.
"That was just an appetizer. The next item is the main event. The item is called a healing pill. As the name suggests, it can heal damaged joints."
"It can treat internal diseases, regenerate necrotic cells, and foster the growth of new internal tissues."
Yin Xinyue spoke rapidly.
Instantly, the atmosphere became tense.
Wu Tianzhen, and others who had attended auctions in Beili, opened their mouths wide.
Some could fit an egg in their mouths in shock.
"What? Is this Xinyue Hotel crazy? This kind of item shouldn't appear until the last few rounds?"
"Why, why is it appearing in the second round?"
"Crazy, crazy. Any intelligent person would fight for this healing pill, right? Then how incredible must the items later be?"
The crowd was shocked. With an item of this caliber appearing as the second item, how would they auction the rest?