Invincible Soul Emperor

Chapter 180: Chapter 180 The Auction Begins

Li Zongrui sulkily returned to his seat, the delicacies before him having lost all their appeal.

He sat there, scratching his head, completely baffled. How did Ye Qingchen, a poor kid from some backwater place, get a Token for a private box? Based on my connection to Qin Xuan, he only gave me a few tickets for the special seating! And who is Qin Xuan? He’s the son of the Master of the Capital’s Rising Sun Pavilion and also its Deputy Pavilion Master. If even he can’t get a Token for a private box, how did Ye Qingchen manage it?

In the end, he could only attribute it all to luck.

Maybe that kid just got some dumb luck! he thought resentfully, turning his attention to the auction. Although it hadn’t started yet, the list on the formation screen had already announced the order of the items.

Led by a guard, Ye Qingchen arrived at his private box. As he reached the entrance, two beautiful maids in alluring attire opened the door for him and respectfully ushered him inside.

The private box was not overly large, about fifty square meters. It was decorated with various exotic flowers and herbs. In the center stood a massive screen that offered an unobstructed view of everything on the auction stage. A soft couch was placed before the screen, with an assortment of rare and exotic fruits laid out on a table in front of it.

As Ye Qingchen sat down on the soft couch, a maid knelt beside him, picking the fruits and feeding them into his mouth.

It really is good to be rich. The lives of these wealthy people are truly beyond the imagination of an ordinary person, Ye Qingchen sighed to himself.

However, Ye Qingchen wasn’t here to indulge himself. According to Qin Yue’s estimate, his ten Soul-Enhancing Pills should sell for around two thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones. So, besides buying the Thousand-Year Peony Heart Grass, he also wanted to see if there were any other suitable heavenly treasures he could purchase.

Just as Ye Qingchen was about to speak, the other maid thoughtfully turned on the screen and began introducing the auction’s lots.

Ye Qingchen was pleased to see his Soul-Enhancing Pills listed as the very first item. He nodded to himself; Qin Yue had kept her word.

The maid continued scrolling through the screen, introducing the subsequent items.

The Thousand-Year Peony Heart Grass was listed fifth. Qin Yue is so thoughtful, Ye Qingchen marveled internally once more.

If the grass were placed too late in the auction, his anxiety over securing it would make him timid and hesitant to bid on other treasures. Placing it fifth was a perfect arrangement. This way, the auction for his Soul-Enhancing Pills would be over and the Spirit Stones would be in his account. After securing the grass, he could bid on any other treasures he fancied without hesitation, going all out if he had to.

It took the maid about an hour to introduce all the items for the auction.

Ye Qingchen was pleasantly surprised to discover that from within the private box, he could directly sense the auras of the auction items through the formation screen. This ensured that even from a distance, he wouldn’t misjudge the goods.

Just then, the auction officially began.

Qin Yue appeared, dressed in a fiery red, long gown with a cinched waist that exquisitely outlined her graceful figure. She seemed to shimmer like a mermaid, a truly stunning sight. As she walked with an enchanting sway toward the auction stage, she drew waves of cheers from the hall.

Although she wore only light makeup, it couldn’t conceal her devastating beauty. Even Ye Qingchen, who had met her several times, found himself captivated.

Seeing his mesmerized expression, the young maid attending to him giggled. ”It seems the Young Master is quite familiar with our Miss?”

Ye Qingchen snapped back to reality and gave an embarrassed laugh.

The young maid continued, ”This private box is exclusively for Miss Qin Yue. For you to be able to enter, Young Master, you must have a good relationship with our Miss, right?”

Ye Qingchen nodded, then shook his head. Realizing anything he said would be awkward, he remained silent, a slight blush coloring his cheeks.

The young maid’s smile widened, but she didn’t tease him further.

Ye Qingchen hadn’t expected Qin Yue herself to be hosting the auction. Moreover, she had her own exclusive private box here. It seemed her status was quite high, even within the Capital’s Rising Sun Pavilion.

As if sensing his gaze, Qin Yue glanced in the direction of his private box, a subtle smile touching her lips—whether intentionally or not.

That smile was breathtakingly beautiful, beyond compare, and it elicited a fresh round of wolf whistles from the men in the crowd below.

Qin Yue was clearly an experienced auctioneer. Even facing a crowd of thousands, she showed no sign of stage fright. With a light tap of her gavel, the venue gradually fell silent.

She smiled again, and her heavenly voice spread to every corner of the hall. ”Thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to attend our Rising Sun Pavilion’s auction. This young lady offers her greetings.”

After speaking, she performed a graceful curtsy to the audience. The hall erupted in thunderous applause that lingered for a long time.

Smiling, Qin Yue gestured for quiet with her hands and continued, ”My name is Qin Yue, and I will be your auctioneer for this event. My duty is to introduce each item, and I hope you will all succeed in acquiring the treasures you desire.”

Once she finished, a maid approached her, holding a tray.

Qin Yue slowly lifted the red cloth covering the tray to reveal an exquisite jade box. She picked it up but did not open it. Instead, she addressed the crowd. ”I am sure you are all aware of the Soul-Enhancing Pill. It helps Martial Artists increase their Vitality Force with remarkable results. Today, our first auction item is the Soul-Enhancing Pill.”

Upon hearing this, the crowd grew somewhat quiet. Although Soul-Enhancing Pills were precious, they seemed a bit lackluster as an opening item for an auction of this caliber.

But Qin Yue paid no mind. She slowly opened the jade box and continued, ”Here we have a total of ten Soul-Enhancing Pills, all appraised by our Rising Sun Pavilion as Special Grade Soul Strengthening Pills!”

Her words sent another stir through the audience. Soul-Enhancing Pills were already rare, and Special Grade ones were virtually priceless and almost never available for sale, let alone ten at once! To start the auction with these ten pills was more than sufficient.

Qin Yue did not announce a price. Instead, she continued in a tempting voice, ”Furthermore, these ten pills were all crafted by the same Alchemy Master. I believe I need not elaborate on the significance of Spirit Pills sharing the same origin, do I?”

With that, she held the jade box up, displaying it to the audience for about a minute.

As Qin Yue finished her detailed introduction and showcase, the eyes of many in the venue burned with desire, their excitement palpable.