Bind to the collection system, I became a national treasure

"Please welcome our lot number 1!"

This late Shang Dynasty bronze jue with animal-faced patterns and a sacrificial head handle has a semicircular handle and a sacrificial head on top. The entire vessel is lacquered in antique black, a rare find among bronze jue cups. The rich, shiny surface of the husk indicates its age. It was originally collected by Dai Fubao, a renowned antique dealer during the Republic of China.

The starting price is HK$1,000,000, and each bid increment must not be less than HK$50,000!

Auctioneer Chen Ling briefly introduced Lot No. 1, then raised his hands slightly to signal the start of the auction, and the scene suddenly became lively.

When Bai Xi saw that the starting price of the first item was over 100 million Hong Kong dollars, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.

It is worthy of being the highlight of today. According to this trend, the total transaction volume of the entire auction may be close to the 10 billion mark. It seems that Sotheby's, China Guardian and Poly Auction are sincerely relying on this bronze ware special session to create an auction myth after the financial crisis.

"Miss, there are about forty bronze items in the auction. With the bidding being fierce, I estimate that this auction will last more than two hours. Would you like to eat something first?

I have also arranged dinner after the auction."

Xiao Rui looked at his watch, estimated the time, and turned sideways to Bai Xi and said.

Bai Xi nodded. The two bronze artifacts she liked were still behind. Besides, she was indeed a little hungry. After all, she had only had a simple Hong Kong-style dim sum at noon.

She reached out and picked up the French dessert that the staff had just brought to the table, paired it with the still warm coffee, and while watching the heated auction atmosphere, she slowly savored the exquisite pastries and drinks.

......

For more than an hour, Bai Xi seemed to have become a pure spectator. From the beginning of the auction to now, she had not raised her number plate once. Some bidders who had also participated in the jewelry auction were originally worried that she would make a bid, but now they have gradually forgotten about her, the big devil in the previous auction.

In the blink of an eye, the bronze ware special auction is about to come to an end.

"Dear guests, the collection that will be presented next is one of the heavyweight items in our auction."

Bai Xi, who had been looking relaxed and leaning back on the sofa, seemed a little lazy. However, after hearing the voice coming from the stage, he finally came to life and sat up immediately.

"This auction's most important lot, lot 41, is the Warring States bronze inlaid gold and silver "Yue Wang Zhi Jian" (The Sword of the King of Yue), also known as the "Yue Wang Bu Guang Sword"!"

"I'm sure you've all heard of the Sword of Goujian, King of Yue. The owner of this treasure is none other than Bu Guang, who was also the King of Yue like Goujian!

The Sword of Goujian, King of Yue, "split the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period." This "Buguang" sword, created in the middle of the Warring States Period, continues the Spring and Autumn period's design. Its short form stands in turbulent times, its smile giving it wings and its fury unleashing its sharp edge. Like a king's sword, the Buguang Sword shares both the resolve to bring the world under its heel and a lament for the chaotic world.

The hilt and pommel of the sword are decorated with bird and insect script using a mixture of gold and silver, and the inscription contains 30 characters, making it the most numerous among all the existing Yue King swords. It has extremely high cultural and collection value!

"The starting price for this lot is HK$60,000,000, and each bid increment must not be less than HK$1 million!"

As the auctioneer finished speaking, a real photo of the Yue King's sword suddenly appeared on the large screen at the back, and there was a corresponding text introduction next to the photo.

The sword has a long and narrow body, with its front tip curved twice inward to form a sharp edge. The sword body is in the shape of a willow leaf, and both sides remain balanced. After three-quarters of the sword body, it gradually converges, with regular lines and the blade is still extremely sharp.

The sword guard is relatively thin, inlaid with gold and silver bird and insect scripts, with 4 characters on the front and back, and two characters repeated, with the characters reversed. On one side there is the word "King of Yue, King of Yue" and on the other side there is "Bu Guang Bu Guang"; there are 12 characters arranged around the sword head, inlaid with gold and silver threads, which is extremely gorgeous.

This sword of the King of Yue originally traveled across the ocean and was hidden in Sakura for nearly a hundred years. It was only today that it was able to return to its homeland. It can be said that it has witnessed the vicissitudes of life.

As everyone watched the live photos and text descriptions scrolling on the large LED screen, the atmosphere in the venue suddenly became like a bowl of boiling water poured into a scalding frying pan, instantly exploding...

"6100 million!"

"6300 million!"

"6700 million!"

"7000 million!"

......

In the blink of an eye, the price of the Yue King's sword exceeded 30 million Hong Kong dollars, and the momentum showed no sign of weakening. The scene was filled with a fanatical atmosphere.

Even other VIPs who were sitting in the core area like Bai Xi came out and joined the auction.

Bai Xi, who had been silent for more than an hour, took action for the first time.

"8000."

Bai Xi raised the bidding number in his hand and gestured to the auctioneer in a cold voice, but with a determination to win.

"VIP No. 666, bid 8000 million Hong Kong dollars!"

Upon hearing this, the auctioneer's smile widened and he quickly repeated Bai Xi's offer aloud.

The original offer of HK$7200 million was directly raised to HK$8000 million at one time, a one-time increase of HK$800 million. Coupled with Bai Xi's already very beautiful face, it immediately attracted the surprised gazes of many people around.

"Number 666? Such a familiar number!"

"? What's your memory? Have you forgotten who bought the jewelry your wife wanted? She hadn't made a bid before. I originally thought she had spent all her money, but I didn't expect her to be waiting here!"

"He directly quoted 8000 million. His financial resources are astonishing. Fortunately, he didn't waste time following through."

"Does anyone know her? She shouldn't be from our Gangcheng. I know most of the young men in our Gangcheng."

"A new face, probably the daughter of a top wealthy family in the mainland. This is going to be difficult!"

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Many buyers at the mall auction site started whispering when they saw Bai Xi make a move, and many core VIPs who came later also cast glances in Bai Xi's direction, either with curiosity, scrutiny, or scrutiny.

HK$8000 million is a huge hurdle, which makes many buyers who are interested in competing feel powerless. Although it is a pity, they have no choice but to give up.

"8100 million!"

"8200 million!"

"8300 million!"

......

Soon, the price of HK$8000 million was broken again. Now the buyers who still have the strength to continue bidding are basically the core buyers in the central VIP seats, and the overall bidding speed has slowed down accordingly.

Seeing that the auction was about to reach a stalemate, Bai Xi did not intend to take it slow with the others. He called the staff next to him and whispered a few words to him.

The staff member was shocked and looked at her in surprise. Bai Xi nodded to confirm that she was right. Then the staff member turned around and made a gesture to the auctioneer on the stage with the number plate.

Auctioneer Chen Ling's pupils suddenly contracted when he saw this gesture, and he asked uncertainly.

"VIP 666, are you sure?"

At this time, the other bidders who were paying attention to Bai Xi also saw the staff's gesture. The whole audience was silent for a moment, and then suddenly boiled over!

That gesture was...

Light the sky lantern!