However, although this was the case, Wen Tailai had no choice, because two million lower grade crystal stones far exceeded Wen Tailai's bottom line. Although Wen Tailai was the Deputy Sect Leader's Young Master, he also needed crystal stones for his daily cultivation. Therefore, he didn't have much crystal stones left for him to squander. This time, coming to the auction house, he brought all his belongings and was also preparing to buy other treasures, so it was naturally impossible to squander too many crystal stones on the Star Grass.
"Wen Tailai, do you still have crystal stones? You're not going to chicken out just like that, are you?" Zhang Hao smiled mockingly at Wen Tailai.
"Damn it!"
Wen Tailai crushed the cup on the table. His expression was full of humiliation.
As the Young Master of the Hao Xian Sect's Deputy Sect Leader, he could have whatever he wanted in Haoxian City. When had he ever been mocked like this? This made him feel extremely stifled. However, he didn't dare to show it for a moment, as those who could sit in the VIP boxes were definitely not people he could afford to offend.
"Two million lower grade crystal stones, are there any higher bids? This is Star Grass, the Star Grass known as the versatile grass, it's a rare find, once you miss this chance, you won't find it again." The Auctioneer shouted loudly.
No one bid again, and the Auctioneer was slightly disappointed.
However, the Auctioneer was already very satisfied with two million lower grade crystal stones. Finally, with the fall of the hammer, this Star Grass belonged to Zhang Hao. Someone immediately sent this Star Grass to the box where Zhang Hao was.
Zhang Hao looked at the palm-sized, light red small grass. He murmured, "This is the Star Grass, I only heard about it in legends before."
Zhang Hao temporarily put away this Star Grass. He continued to watch the following auction. The auction had just begun, and he had already won a good item, so he was even more looking forward to what came next.
"Zhang Hao, you're really a tycoon! You actually spent two million lower grade crystal stones to buy a stalk of grass?" Liu Jie looked at Zhang Hao and clicked his tongue in wonder.
Zhang Hao smiled faintly and said, "This Star Grass is a good thing, perhaps to people who don't know its value, this Star Grass is worthless, but to me, let alone two million lower grade crystal stones, even three million lower grade crystal stones, I wouldn't feel heartache."
Liu Jie looked at Zhang Hao and said somewhat dejectedly, "Zhang Hao, why does your tone make me sound like the person you mentioned who doesn't know the value of goods?"
Mo Qing smiled slightly and said, "Hehe, Liu Jie, you can even hear it yourself! In Zhang Hao's eyes, aren't you just that person who doesn't know the value of goods?"
Chu Wei also looked at Liu Jie and smiled slightly, "I say, Brother Liu, don't feel bad for Zhang Hao's money, in this gamble, when has Zhang Hao not made a fortune? These two million lower grade crystal stones are just one-eighth of it."
With Chu Wei's reminder, Liu Jie also suddenly remembered that Zhang Hao was indeed a big spender now! These crystal stones were indeed nothing to him.
The Auctioneer continued to auction the next treasure.
"This is the lower grade Saint Artifact Fire Cloud Sword, for Fire-attributed Martial Warriors, it is definitely a treasure that can add several times the assistance. The starting price is one million lower grade crystal stones." The Auctioneer said.
This starting price was extremely expensive. But one should know, this was a lower grade Saint Artifact. Saint Artifacts were not common in the Northern Region. Even the Sect Leaders and Deputy Sect Leaders of the major Sects only used lower grade Saint Artifacts.
Zhang Hao was immediately somewhat shocked when he heard that this auction actually had a Saint Artifact for auction. Saint Artifacts were definitely rare and hard to come by for Martial Warriors. It was truly strange that this auction was willing to take it out for auction, which made Zhang Hao feel a bit odd. However, Zhang Hao had unlocked all secondary professions. He was also considered an Artifact Refiner, although his Artifact Refiner level was only first-tier, this also gave him insight that surpassed ordinary people.
The aura of this Fire Cloud Sword was a bit chaotic. It should have suffered extremely serious damage before. However, it should have been repaired by an Artifact Refiner of not high level. It was just that the repair was incomplete, and the power of this Fire Cloud Sword only had one-tenth of its original power left. Therefore, this Fire Cloud Sword was indeed a lower grade Saint Artifact. But it was a rip-off. Whoever bought it was an idiot.
Zhang Hao shook his head. A calm and indifferent smile appeared on his face. After knowing the details of this Fire Cloud Sword, he felt somewhat like he was the only one sober while everyone else was drunk.
"Zhang Hao, this is a Saint Artifact! Are you going to buy it?" Liu Jie looked at Zhang Hao excitedly.
Zhang Hao shook his head and said, "Forget it, this kind of rip-off item, let's leave it for others!"
Liu Jie looked at Zhang Hao with some surprise and asked, "Zhang Hao, what do you mean? Why is this Fire Cloud Sword a rip-off item?"
"Hehe, never mind, let's see who will buy this rip-off item." Zhang Hao smiled slightly.
Not everyone knew the details of this Fire Cloud Sword. The competition was very fierce. It immediately reached two million lower grade crystal stones. The price increase showed no sign of stopping at all.
"Two million five hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones!"
"Huh!"
Zhang Hao was slightly surprised. Because the one who made the bid was none other than Wen Tailai.
"Hehe, Young Master underestimated you, it seems you're quite rich." Zhang Hao smiled, having an idea.
Soon, the price climbed to three million lower grade crystal stones. The one who made this bid was precisely Wen Tailai. A sinister look appeared on his face. He looked like he was determined to get it. This was very normal. Wen Tailai was a cultivator of Fire-attributed Cultivation Techniques. If this Fire Cloud Sword got into his hands, it would definitely be like adding wings to a tiger.
Although there were many wealthy patrons here, after all, not many people could casually take out three million lower grade crystal stones. Soon, those competing with Wen Tailai decreased.
"Three million two hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones."
Just as Wen Tailai thought this Fire Cloud Sword was already his, a light voice suddenly came from above his head. This made Wen Tailai so angry he almost spat blood. The one who made this bid was precisely the mysterious person in Box Number Ten.
"Three million three hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones!" Wen Tailai gritted his teeth. He almost bit out this number as he shouted.
"Three million five hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones!" Zhang Hao said.
The guests present were all curious about who the person in Box Number Ten was, to be so rich.
"Three million eight hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones!" To show his determination, Wen Tailai immediately increased the price by three hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones.
Zhang Hao could see that Wen Tailai was determined to get this Fire Cloud Sword. Therefore, he continued to shout, "Four million lower grade crystal stones!"
"Damn it!" Wen Tailai found that this guy seemed determined to oppose him to the end.
He wanted to give up, but this Fire Cloud Sword was indeed extremely compatible with his Cultivation Technique, perhaps he could encounter other Saint Artifacts in the future, but no one could guarantee that he would definitely encounter a Fire-attributed one again. It might be Water-attributed, or Metal-attributed, it was possible.
"Four million five hundred thousand lower grade crystal stones." Wen Tailai was making a final gamble.