One of the individuals in box number 96 was seated inside.
Zhou Yu frowned and looked up for a closer glance.
The private box was directly behind their seats.
However, it was completely covered from the outside, making it impossible to discern anything even with keen eyesight.
Zhou Yu couldn't help but lower his voice and ask Qian Fuhua.
"Who is inside box number 96?"
Qian Fuhua shook his head, also bewildered.
"Little... Divine Doctor Zhou, our auction rules are to check invitations, not people."
"So I don't know who this person is!"
"However, it's rumored that they are not from Yunhai City and came specifically for the Hong Meng Stone."
Qian Fuhua shared all the information he had with Zhou Yu.
Immediately, Zhou Yu fell into contemplation.
Since this person was here for the Hong Meng Stone, it seemed he would have to spend a lot to take it back this time!
But then again...
Zhou Yu glanced at Qian Fuhua.
With him around, this expense should first come from Qian Fuhua.
Thus, Zhou Yu raised his paddle again.
"The Su family, bid an additional four hundred million!"
The Su family again!
The crowd erupted in an uproar, their gazes fixed on Zhou Yu.
Whispers began to spread among them.
"Is this still the Su family from Yunhai City? How can they be so rich!"
"It should be, I saw Miss Su sitting at that table too."
"Who is the young man holding the paddle? I haven't heard of him."
"Don't know, maybe someone from another city using the Su family's name to get in."
They were all from Yunhai City, seeing each other around.
They knew the Su family's capabilities well!
It was true that the Su family was stronger than most families present.
But it was also true that the Su family did not have this much money!
Four hundred million, it sounded like nothing.
But in reality, the Su family could not afford to bring out so much cash.
Moreover, as far as they knew.
The Su family did not support any martial artists.
Even if they bought the Hong Meng Stone, what then?
"The Hong Meng Stone is useless to martial artists below the Dark Force realm. If the Su family had supported someone at the Dark Force level, they would have announced it long ago. Why keep it a secret?"
"Exactly, the Su family has always wanted to become a first-class family. If such a good opportunity arose, how could they possibly let it go!"
As they spoke, some even suspected.
Did Zhou Yu have a problem with his brain, playing with bids?
Just as everyone was discussing.
The person in box number 96 moved again.
Still trailing Zhou Yu, adding twenty million.
The crowd's attention shifted back to the private box.
"Tsk tsk, as expected of someone in a private box. The back-and-forth bidding makes me feel like money is worthless!"
"Isn't that the truth? Today, I've truly witnessed a grand spectacle."
Zhou Yu listened to the crowd's words, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Meanwhile, the host on stage had begun the countdown.
But Zhou Yu remained motionless.
The guests present all assumed that Zhou Yu had probably given up.
Thus, they expressed their regrets.
"It seems the Su family's capabilities only extend this far."
"It's already quite impressive. Daring to bid to this extent, the Su family is probably more capable than we thought."
"Ridiculous. That young man from the Zeng family dared to boast that the Su family was declining. I really wish he were here to see this."
"Indeed, the Su family has stood tall in Yunhai City for so many years, they must have some substance."
"However, it's still the person in the private box who is superior!"
Listening to the discussions.
The Su family's table also seemed a bit perplexed.
Su Yuyan repeatedly cast glances at the contemplative Zhou Yu, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"Divine Doctor Zhou, you don't want this Hong Meng Stone anymore?" Lin Weidong asked, surprised.
Others might not know, but he was very aware.
Zhou Yu had more than just a few hundred million in his hands!
Although the use of the Hong Meng Stone was unclear, Lin Weidong was certain it would be useful to Zhou Yu.
Furthermore.
Giving up halfway through the bidding was not Zhou Yu's style.
Zhou Yu heard him and simply smiled: "Of course I want it."
With that, Zhou Yu raised his paddle again.
"The Su family bids ten billion!"
Hiss—
This time, the entire venue seemed to explode.
Countless people cast astonished glances at Zhou Yu.
Ten billion was no small sum!
It was enough to support a new second-rate family!
When Zhou Yu announced this price, many people even doubted.
Could the Su family truly afford it?
However, those attending the auction had to undergo asset verification.
This was a check of their assets.
To confirm the bidder's purchasing power.
Zhou Yu had also undergone asset verification when he arrived.
Therefore, the host did not stop Zhou Yu's bid but looked towards the private box.
With encouraging eyes!
Heaven knows the host's heart was pounding like thunder.
His palms were sweating with nervousness.
For every transaction, he received a one percent commission.
Ten billion!
That was at least ten million in commission!
For an ordinary person, it meant immediate financial freedom!
If the two continued to bid...
This time, it was the person in the private box who remained still.
Just as everyone thought the person in the box was about to lose to the Su family.
They heard a woman's voice from inside: "Host, we suspect the Su family is maliciously inflating the price and demand immediate asset verification!"
Previously, box number 96 had only bid, never spoken.
So everyone was surprised to learn that the distinguished guest inside was a woman?
This immediately drew everyone's attention!
Her suspicion had merit.
After all, everyone knew she was here for the Hong Meng Stone.
Yet the Su family repeatedly raised the bid.
Directly driving the price of the Hong Meng Stone to ten billion!
Therefore, box number 96 had reason to suspect that the Su family might have been hired by the actual buyer to inflate the price.
Commonly known as a "shill."
Zhou Yu's mouth twitched upon hearing these words.
He found it rather amusing!
It was unprecedented for someone to mistake him for a shill?
The host on stage was also stunned for a moment, then looked down at Zhou Yu's information.
Only then did he smile and say, "We conducted background checks before the auction began."
"The Su family's asset verification was completely satisfactory!"
"This is a normal auction!"
The woman in box 96 appeared somewhat angry.
After hearing the host's words.
The woman directly stated, "I see your auction house is a den of thieves, trying to swindle money!"
The host's expression changed upon being slandered like this!
They could slander him, but they absolutely could not slander this auction house.
In this line of work, credibility was paramount.
If this accusation were proven today.
Who would come to patronize them in the future?
With this thought, the host retorted, "Miss, what you said is incorrect. If you believe the Su family is here to inflate the price, you can concede now and let the Su family win the Hong Meng Stone!"
"This way, it will be clear whether the Su family can afford the price!"
The person in box number 96 was immediately silenced.
She let out a cold snort and said nothing.
The host, feeling insulted, also lost any goodwill towards box number 96.
He began the countdown on his own accord.