The King of Xiuxianjuan returns to modern times and becomes a landlord

With a crisp "clang" sound, the auction officially kicked off.

"Dear guests, warmly welcome! At this moment, we officially kick off the auction," an auctioneer in a sharp suit elegantly stepped to the stage, gently tapped a gong, and announced, "Now, let us witness the dazzling debut of the first lot."

The etiquette lady, wearing a cheongsam, walked slowly into the auction table with a tray in a dignified and elegant manner.

The host suddenly lifted the red cloth covering the bead, and what came into view was a round bead with a bright yellow-green color. At first glance, it seemed to be just an ordinary bead.

The host seemed to keenly capture the changing expressions of the audience, and then calmly gave the order: "Turn off the lights."

As the host finished speaking, the lights in the venue suddenly went out.

In stark contrast to the dim venue, the beads on the tray emitted a soft fluorescent glow, gradually illuminating the auction table clearly and brightly.

“Could this be the legendary night-shining pearl?” one participant couldn’t help but exclaimed.

The host noticed that someone in the audience had recognized the treasure and immediately restored the lighting. Given the inestimable value of the item, this auction was unprecedented in that there was no reserve price, and the bids were entirely based on the intentions and judgment of the bidders in the audience.

The dazzling appearance of the Night Pearl instantly captured the audience's attention. At that moment, two clear and melodious sounds suddenly rang out. Elder Qin, standing beside Ying Ni, reacted quickly, immediately stepping onto the stage and firmly occupying a vantage point with an excellent view.

Ying Xuan wasn't interested in it. Her storage space contained numerous mermaid pearls, which were even rarer than the Night Pearl. While the Night Pearl could illuminate, the mermaid pearls could prolong life for ordinary people; for cultivators, they were even more precious treasures that could help them achieve breakthroughs in their cultivation.

Chen Yiran also lacks strong interest in this. In today's society, electric lighting has become widely popular, and this kind of night pearl carries more value for collection and appreciation.

"Sister, does Grandpa Qin have a strong interest in this kind of items?" Chen Yiran couldn't help but ask this question when she saw the elderly Qin, who despite his old age, jumped to the first place with agility.

"No, he's actually curious about everything, just looking for something new. When the time comes to bid, he won't make a move lightly." Ying Li had long understood Mr. Qin's habits; he could be spotted at nearly every auction. Everyone came to bid, but he came to absorb the essence of experience for free.

After stepping down from the stage, Master Qin remained standing still. The young disciple beside him had beads of sweat on his forehead, fearing that the master and disciple would be expelled by the ghost market staff.

You said you weren't going to buy anything, so why were you so eager? You ran up so quickly to look at something, but then you didn't buy anything. Isn't that just disruptive?

In the end, the night pearl was sold at a high price of 4.2 million, which was completely in line with the auction convention, that is, only the final transaction price was announced, and the identity of the winner was kept secret from everyone except the organizer and the winner.

The first item was sold at such a high price that everyone was extremely excited and looked forward to the next auction items.

Then, the second item on display was a bronze animal statue. The natural rust on its surface revealed the traces of time. Based on its shape and exquisite craftsmanship, it can undoubtedly be attributed to the masterpiece of Han Dynasty bronze ware.

Bronze ware, as an outstanding representative of first-class cultural relics, is world-renowned for its long historical heritage and is deeply favored by many collectors. Its price is therefore extremely high.

Unexpectedly, the second exhibit, following closely behind, was a large door-opening device. The unique and majestic form of the animal statue alone confirmed its extraordinary status, a sacred object used exclusively for royal worship. Its exquisite craftsmanship was breathtaking, and its age and profound historical significance were unmatched by ordinary antiques.

Ying Ni suppressed her initial indifference when she saw the Night Pearl, and focused her eyes on this rare treasure. She made a preliminary estimate in her mind that its reserve price might not be measured in millions.

As she was thinking about this, Ying Li's eyes involuntarily fell on the price tag on the table. Sure enough, the price tag was clearly marked with bright red fonts, no more, no less, a full million.

Since the auction is secret, there's no room for bargaining. While the items have a reserve price, the final price must be higher than the number on the price tag. The extent of the premium depends entirely on the bidders' discernment and valuation skills.

Perhaps due to a misaligned view or the fear of losing the item to a competitor, the price marked is likely to far exceed the item’s true value, which requires the buyer to have accurate judgment and keen insight.

Two more crisp sounds echoed, and this time, Ying Ni pulled Chen Yiran into the first position. Ying Ni immediately took the bronze statue and examined it carefully. When someone else reached out to touch it, she handed it to Chen Yiran.

Most people present had a vague idea of ​​Ying Ni's identity, and Chen Yiran's had been quietly revealed the moment she stepped into the auction. Therefore, the general attitude towards these two was to accommodate them as much as possible, as long as they did not overstep the boundaries.

Therefore, no one questioned Ying Li's action.

Chen Yiran quickly and meticulously examined the bronze statue, marveling at the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient metallurgy. After carefully examining the statue, she quickly handed it to Elder Qin behind her. Chen Yiran was a discerning observer, naturally admiring the many glances from everyone around her as Ying Ni handed her the statue.

The two returned to their seats, not intending to bid. However, their inaction unexpectedly piqued everyone's interest, and even Mr. Qin couldn't resist and joined the bidding. As for who would ultimately own the piece, it remained unknown.

The third exhibit is a Tang Dynasty tri-colored glazed horse, standing 70 centimeters tall and 82 centimeters long. Its head tilts slightly downward to the left, adorned with an exquisite bridle. Its ears stand erect, its eyes wide open, as if neighing. Its mane is neatly trimmed and embellished with delicate diamond patterns. A wisp of mane dangles down each side of the neck, adding to its dynamic beauty. The horse is also equipped with a breastplate and green reins. The saddle is painted vermilion, and the stirrups are gilded, adding to its elegance. Its four legs stand firmly on a square board, creating a vivid and lifelike sculpture. The horse's main body is glazed white, while its mane is stained brown. The bridle and reins are interspersed with green and brown, creating a harmonious and breathtaking color combination.

Ying Ling's eyes were deeply attracted by the tri-colored horse in front of her, and she couldn't look away. However, what really caught her attention was the thick evil aura surrounding the tri-colored horse.