Novel Bin Chapter 645: The Bi Family
Chapter 645: The Bi Family
Translator: Panda_Penn Editor: Chrissy
“600 million!”
“700 million!”
“800 million!”
The price rocketed. After Ji Mengtian made an offer of 800 million, nobody made a sound. Ye Yu never made a second offer and so did Lu Suan. The high price of 800 million stunned the more than 10,000 small families seated at the south.
Evil Punisher put on a light smile. The offer of 800 million had exceeded their target price. He adopted a Zen gesture, bowed to the lotus seat where Ji Mengtian was at and said, “Females are as excellent as their male peers. I think it is destined that you are going to have the Fairy Mushrooms, Alms Giver Ji.
Evil Punisher the monk’s words seemed sincere but he was challenging others secretly. After a moment, the future chief of Life League shouted again, “I up by another 100 million.”
This time, Ji Mengtian didn’t say anything. The price had gone over Samsara Palace’s budget. They would stand to lose money if they made another offer. But the Samsara Palace attached great importance over the Fairy Mushroom as well since some Noble Lord Realm warriors of theirs were about to cultivate to the Human Sovereign Realm.
After much thoughts, she made up her mind and said, “One billion!”
This time, absolutely nobody else was bidding. Amid looks of admiration, Ji Mengtian acquired the 16 Fairy Mushrooms. No wonder the Samsara Palace was the largest force of the Central Plains. They were vastly rich.
“Good!”
Lu Li felt happy. After making such a high offer, there was no way Ji Mengtian could afford to buy the Bodhi Fruit. There was one less competitor.
Yang Xuan had spent several millions to buy some other fruits. He didn’t have much, either. Lu Suan never successfully bought anything so he was a competitor. Die Feiyu wouldn’t get involved. The chances of Lu Li acquiring Bodhi Fruit was greatly elevated.
“Congratulations, Alms Giver Ji!”
Evil Punisher bowed toward Ji Mengtian’s lotus seats. Then, pointing to a jade box held by a monk, he said, “Now, the last but one, the Bodhi Fruit. It is very difficult for Bodhi Fruit to grow. Only one can mature in hundreds of years. Bodhi Tree is also known as the Enlightenment Tree. There are universe rhythms contained in the Bodhi Fruit. It can facilitate the study of Profound Meanings and have potent abilities to detoxify. As for the specific usage and effects, we will inform after the auction. Let’s begin now. The staring price is 100 million Purple Xuan Crystals.”
“Bodhi Fruit can help study Profound Meanings?”
Lu Li only wanted the Bodhi Fruit to cure Bai Qiuxue and he didn’t know that the fruit had such miraculous effects. On second thought, Lu Li could tell that this fruit was nothing average to be put as the last but one. The starting price of 100 million was proof of its value.
Lu Li was excited but he hid it well. He didn’t make any offers. He just keep observing the situation.
It seemed that…the Bodhi Fruit was not so welcomed?
Because after Evil Punisher said his piece, only the Palace of Heaven’s Roars made an offer of 100 million. Other than that, nobody made an offer. Lu Li was agitated. Were they all waiting for the Dragon Breath Fruit to be auctioned at last? Were they hoping not to waste Xuan Crystals on the Bodhi Fruit?
“200 million!”
A middle-aged man yelled. Many people turned to look. The lotus seat had a character of “Bi” written on it. Many people didn’t know which family was bidding but they were sure that this was not a Royal Family.
Lu Li looked at Gu Min who moved closer and explained, “This is Bi Family at the southeast side. A aristocratic family that has a history of more than 10,000 years, seventh rank. Once, they were well-known at the Central Plains. They seemed to have run into some problems in recent years…”
The Palace of Heaven’s Roars made another offer, “250 million.”
The price mark-up was not steep and no other families were competing. Lu Li was relieved but he didn’t bid.
Neither did Ye Luo. He seemed to have shared with Lu Li’s mind. Either they wouldn’t bid or they would have it in one go.
“300 million!”
Bi Family made the second offer. They sounded determined to get it at all costs.
Bi Family’s determination made the Palace of Heaven’s Roars silent. They didn’t make a second offer. It was likely that they were going to give up on the Bodhi Fruit.
Time slowed moved by. Lu Li hadn’t made an offer. He was waiting for Ye Luo to do it for him. After all, it would draw too much attention when seated in the private rooms belonged to an insignificant Gu Family.
“300 million, first time. 300 million second time!”
After Evil Punisher said second time, seeing that Lu Li still didn’t do it, Ye Yu finally said, “400 million!”
As soon as Ye Yu opened her mouth, the auction became heated again. A Royal Family had made an offer and it was not possible for her to make only one offer. Everyone had thought that the Bi Family was going to get the Bodhi Fruit but the tables were turned.
“Ha, ha~”
In a lotus seat, there were Ji Mengtian and Die Feiyu. It was a quite spacious seat, enough for three or four people.
Looking through the shield to Lu Li’s private room, Ji Mengtian said mockingly, “Finally, given away.”
“That is really Lu Li?” Die Feiyu was still having doubts. After all, Gu Fengliu looked nothing like Lu Li. She had tried to inspect for several times but failed to find any trace of disguise. So, she was not convinced.
“About right.”
Ji Mengtian grinned. If neither Ye Luo nor Gu Fengliu made an offer, then she would have been wrong. But there was no doubt now that Ye Yu had made an offer.
After some consideration, Die Feiyu said, “Then you want to bid on the Bodhi Fruit to get back at Lu Li?”
“No…”
Smiling mysteriously, Ji Mengtian said, “I will do nothing. What’s more, I don’t have many Xuan Crystals left. I cannot make a high offer. Just wait and see.”
“Okay!”
Die Feiyu said, “If enmity is not settled amicably there is no end to it. Lu Li is a nutcase. Don’t offend him.”
“Ha, ha!” Another mysterious grin but Ji Mengtian said no more.
After Ye Yu shouted 400 million, the Bi Family stopped for a moment, wondering if they should compete with the Ye Family. Lu Li was getting excited. It would be the best if he could get the Bodhi Fruit at 400 million Purple Xuan Crystals.
Time moved on. Lu Li became more and more nervous, wishing that Evil Punisher could announce the end of auction right away. After a moment, though, the Bi Family made another offer. Even though they only added 10 million, Lu Li already felt the urge to smash the table.
“You want the Bodhi Fruit?” Seeing how stressful Lu Li was, Prajna asked curiously.
Lu Li nodded. Prajna answered with shame, “There is only one Bodhi Fruit. Otherwise, I could ask master go give you one.”
Lu Li was in no mood to chitchat with Prajna. He only forced a smile as a reply. But Prajna said again, “Why don’t you make an offer? You don’t have enough Xuan Crystals? I have some and you can borrow mine.”
Lu Li was touched but didn’t continue his conversation with Prajna. He only shook his head. Prajna didn’t know the inside story. If he made an offer, the situation would be worse. As for Prajna’s offer for help, Lu Li ignored that. How many Xuan Crystals could a five or six year old girl have?
“500 million!”
Ye Yu made a resolute and decisive. It seemed that the Ye Family was angered by the Bi Family and determined to get it.
Silence fell. No other family, royal or not, wanted to make an offer. Lu Li was still keeping himself composed. How many Xuan Crystals could a seventh rank family possibly have? How could they possibly compete with the Ye Family? Ye Luo might not have too many Xuan Crystals but Lu Li had 600 million. Combined together, they could have more than one billion Purple Xuan Crystals? Would the Bi Family have that much?