Zhang Tian remained composed.
In his view, the jade pendant was far from its ultimate value.
Zhang Tian believed the jade pendant's price would eventually settle around fifty million, not for any other reason but due to the society and the era.
Regarding the importance placed on offspring by future generations.
If Zhang Tian could guarantee that it could produce a boy.
This price could double!
It's not that girls are bad, but in this impoverished era, people's mindsets were different.
Someone without offspring, suddenly told they could have a boy, would likely spare no expense, even if it meant emptying their coffers.
"Brother, please let me have this jade pendant, forty million."
From a private room, an old man's voice came, tinged with urgency.
Clearly, he was unwilling to miss out on this item. Xin Yue Hotel's reputation guaranteed its authenticity, making it highly probable that this item was genuine.
"Sorry, I have a use for it too."
After the other person spoke, he directly placed a bid.
"Forty-five million."
When he finished, a hush fell over the entire venue.
A jade pendant, nearing fifty million, was simply outrageous.
"Fifty million."
The old man gritted his teeth, the sound almost squeezed from between his molars.
Meanwhile, the middle-aged man was unhurried. Money, to him, was merely a string of numbers; he wasn't interested in it. Let alone fifty million, he could easily produce a hundred million.
"It seems he's out of steam. I thought the private rooms were filled with magnates, but it turns out some can't even come up with fifty million?"
Below the stage, some people were discussing.
"Master, don't be impulsive. This is just a jade pendant. We need to focus on the final item."
A woman, like a household servant, spoke with some agitation.
The old man grunted.
"Never mind then, this jade pendant must be obtained."
His voice trembled. If he could use this jade pendant to pass on his lineage, what did it matter if he didn't get the final item?
"Fifty-five million!"
Without hesitation, the old man spoke directly.
"Holy cow, boss, are you crazy?"
Fatty was more excited than Zhang Tian at this moment, as if the money belonged to him.
"Believe it or not, it could break seventy million."
Zhang Tian said calmly. He could tell that these two individuals had no intention of letting go of the jade pendant.
Clearly, they were both confirmed bachelors.
"Boss, although this jade pendant is amazing, it's only one chance. Seventy million, isn't that too much?"
Fatty's small brain had never seen so much money.
It had surpassed his wildest imagination. To dream of so much money, he'd have to sleep sideways.
"It's not too much, it could probably go a bit higher."
Zhang Tian's voice was low. He had previously thought fifty million was enough, but now, it seemed absolutely impossible.
"Boss, if this breaks seventy million, Fatty will run naked! It's too awesome. Maybe this is the dream I'm having today."
Fatty said excitedly.
"It's not easy to have that dream. If you ask the Princess to help, maybe you can dream of Qin Shi Huang conquering the empire."
Hu Bayi teased, Fatty's face darkened.
"Old Hu, do you know what this is?"
Fatty clenched his large fists, speaking indignantly.
"Sixty million!"
Just as Fatty finished speaking, a voice came from the private room.
"Uh, boss, the blowback is too fast. Can Fatty change his bid?"
Fatty was instantly speechless. Was this person insane!
"Seventy million."
As soon as he said it, the price had already reached seventy million.
Fatty was rendered speechless. A ten million increase in one go. Did they really think it was game currency?
"As expected of the top magnates. Seventy million must not be too much for them."
Zhang Tian thought to himself, but it seemed there was no longer any desire to bid higher.
"We can't bid anymore, Master. Have you forgotten Madam's condition?"
That woman quickly interjected. The old man hesitated for a moment before finally not pressing the button.
After waiting for about ten seconds.
The host, reluctantly, began to speak.
"Since no guests are bidding higher, this jade pendant, capable of praying for a child, will go to this distinguished guest."
With that said, confirming no one else spoke, the jade pendant smoothly landed in the hands of the middle-aged man.
Upon receiving the jade pendant, the man immediately began his prayer for a child.
He was somewhat impatient.
"Seventy million, plus my fifty million, Heavenly Master, what do you have to compete with me?"
Zhang Tian's gaze fell upon the Heavenly Master. This wooden sword, Zhang Tian was determined to have.
As mentioned earlier, Wang Canghai's tomb housed many "pets" not found in Wu Tianzhen's original work.
Zhang Tian planned to find some pets, and a peach wood sword would be quite useful for taming them.
If there were zombies, the peach wood sword would play a crucial role, so Zhang Tian had no intention of letting the peach wood sword go.
Moreover, even if he didn't encounter them now, he definitely would in the future.
Thinking about the giant zombies Zhang Tian had encountered before, which were incredibly difficult to deal with, having a peach wood sword would make it simple.
After the jade pendant, the auction returned to the peach wood sword.
"This guest has bid thirty-one million for the peach wood sword. Are there any higher bids?"
Back in the spotlight for the peach wood sword, the crowd was still a bit disoriented.
"The jade pendant just sold for seventy million?"
"Holy cow, that's more than the previous few combined."
"Is it really necessary for something that helps have a child?"
"You don't understand, this is human obsession."
The people below the stage were in a state of commotion.
"Thirty-seven million."
Zhang Tian pressed the button, speaking directly. After he finished, the Heavenly Master's face turned grim.
He had been short on funds before, relying on that foreigner. Now, such a high price.
Where would he find the money?
The foreigner at this moment also seemed hesitant to bid.
After all, spending another twenty million for assistance was no longer worth it.
"This guest has bid thirty-seven million. If there are no higher bids, this peach wood sword will belong to this guest."
The host said with a smile. The Heavenly Master stared at Zhang Tian, gritting his teeth, and remained silent.
His eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Ultimately, the peach wood sword was successfully acquired by Zhang Tian.
This time, Zhang Tian bid for two items that were useful to him, spending approximately fifty million.
However, since the jade pendant sold for seventy million, rounding it off, he had actually made quite a profit.
"Boss, you are truly a genius! This is like getting it for free."
"Fatty likes getting things for free. Free for a while, always free, always awesome."
Fatty grinned, looking at the peach wood sword. He was happier than Zhang Tian.
"Hey, remember your promise."
Zhang Tian didn't say much, and Fatty was stunned.
"What promise? Fatty doesn't know, boss. Second brother, do you remember?"
Fatty blinked.
"Run naked!"
Unexpectedly, Zhang Qilin, who was usually silent, suddenly uttered two words.
Fatty's face instantly turned a little pale.
"Boss, look at Second Brother. He's bullying me. I truly admit defeat."
"He's usually a quiet one, why isn't he quiet now? Hmph, men!"
Fatty appeared aggrieved, making Hu Bayi and Zhang Tian chuckle inwardly.
Letting him run naked outside? Wouldn't that be a pure eyesore?
Following this, the auction continued.
However, Zhang Tian no longer paid attention to the auction.
Instead, he focused on the peach wood sword.
He carefully examined the wooden sword. Its surface was golden, adorned with inscribed patterns and red runes.
Even just looking at it made Zhang Tian's heart burn with excitement.
Suddenly, Zhang Tian's hand touched a slightly protruding area.
Beneath the grip of the peach wood sword, there seemed to be a protrusion that could be pressed down.
Zhang Tian's heart jolted.
"There's a mechanism! Something must be hidden inside!"
Zhang Tian rejoiced. No wonder that Taoist priest spared no effort to help the foreigner to get this peach wood sword. It seemed he knew something.
However, Zhang Tian wouldn't open it here. Even if he found the mechanism, he would wait until he returned.
By this time, an hour had passed.
Finally, it was time for the grand finale item.
During this period, Zhang Tian hadn't found anything else particularly useful, the best being a Kunlun Hammer, a hammer used by Wen Chou.
It was eventually bought by a strong man for fifty million.
"Next, please welcome our auction's grand finale!"
"Gui Yuan Dan! Accompanied by, rumored, the map to the tomb of the Medicine King Hua Tuo!"
After the host finished speaking, even the little brother's eyes showed a hint of emotion, a different kind of light in his large eyes.