Chapter 3807: Not Playing by the Rules

“Junior Sister Hua, there’s no need to be angry; it’s just that this fellow is too cunning.”

Wei Youzhang’s comforting words reached Hua Luoying’s ears, “But rest assured, I will definitely get even for you.”

Although it was a sound transmission technique, his tone was full of confidence.

“Senior Brother Wei must be careful; this fellow is even more treacherous than a fox.”

Hua Luoying, filled with vexation, could only place her hopes on him.

Wei Youzhang said with certainty, “Don’t worry, I already have a plan in mind. While I can’t trick him too badly, it’s enough to get even.”

Soon, the third auction began. This time, a tenth-Rank immortal spirit grass, the Three Yellow Orchid Chrysanthemum, was placed on the auction block.

This auction truly was of a high Rank; every item brought out was a rare treasure.

“Distinguished guests, I believe some of you have already recognized this immortal spirit grass. This is the Three Yellow Orchid Chrysanthemum, a tenth-Rank immortal spirit grass.

The starting bid is ten million middle-grade celestial crystals, and each increase in bid must not be less than one million…”

The previous two rounds had been unexpectedly successful, and the Auctioneer’s voice was filled with excitement as she announced the start of the third auction.

“Twelve million…”

“Fifteen million…”

“Eighteen million…”

Ye Bufan had a faint smile on his face. Although he hadn’t heard Wei Youzhang’s sound transmission, he could guess most of what was going on between the three of them.

As an Earthling, his experience in this area was far richer than theirs. How could he possibly be tricked by them in such an auction?

Seeing Wei Youzhang sitting next to him, eager to make a move, he couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly.

This time, he didn’t rush to bid, merely observing the situation.

“Thirty million!”

At this moment, a Middle-aged Man raised his bidding paddle. As soon as this price was announced, the scene immediately quieted down considerably.

After all, the value of the Three Yellow Orchid Chrysanthemum was more or less around this much. If they were to add more, they wouldn’t gain anything; instead, they might even suffer a loss.

Seeing that no one else around was raising their paddles, the Beauty Auctioneer grew a little anxious and looked towards Ye Bufan.

“This gentleman has bid thirty million middle-grade celestial crystals. Is there anyone else who wishes to bid higher?”

She wasn’t the only one anxious; Wei Youzhang was too.

The strategy he had thought of earlier was to learn from the first two rounds and directly raise the price significantly in one go.

As long as the other party bid again, he would immediately withdraw.

He believed this method would definitely trick the other party once. Although it wouldn’t be too much, at least he would win one round, and he would feel more comfortable.

But the auction had progressed this far, and the other party hadn’t made any move, which left him anxious and helpless.

Everyone else present also looked over, wanting to see if this Young man would still have an extraordinary performance.

Under everyone’s gaze, Ye Bufan finally picked up the bidding paddle on the table.

“I bid forty million!”

Everyone present showed a slight change in expression. This Young man was indeed unusual, raising the bid by ten million in one go.

Wei Youzhang’s face was filled with joy; the opportunity to get out had finally arrived.

“Fifty million!”

He also added ten million. Through his previous observations, this Young man would definitely not bid only once.

Moreover, the bidding increment would not be lower than the other party’s; otherwise, he would be weaker in Aura.

From this, it was clear that the other party’s next bid would definitely be sixty million, and he would withdraw directly, which would count as winning back a round.

But just then, Ye Bufan looked at him with a playful expression, then put down his bidding paddle.

“Fifty million, it’s yours!”

“Uh!”

Wei Youzhang was instantly dumbfounded. He never expected the other party to not play by the rules.

Shouldn’t he have bid at least twice? Why did he withdraw like this?

He had been full of confidence, wanting to trick the other party once, but as a result, he fell into the pit himself.

Seeing his expression, Ye Bufan couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Such petty tricks, on Earth, were just for entertainment. How could they possibly trick him?

The auction had gone on for three rounds, and Ye Bufan had tricked these three arrogant fellows one by one, bleeding them dry.

Jian Jueya, Hua Luoying, and Wei Youzhang looked at each other, the vexation in their hearts magnified countless times compared to before.

“This kid is truly too cunning!”

Wei Youzhang said indignantly. The three of them initiated a private chat mode using sound transmission.

Jian Jueya thought for a moment: “Actually, we made a mistake. Did everyone forget? Lingyun Sword Sect is just a small Sect from Dile Heaven. How many celestial crystals could he possibly have in his pocket?

This guy is just here to cause trouble; he doesn’t have any celestial crystals in his pocket at all.

The reason he ran so fast is because he’s guilty and because he’s poor.”

“That’s right, he’s a pauper.”

Hearing Jian Jueya say that, Hua Luoying immediately felt much better.

“It’s already good if a small Sect can have a few million middle-grade celestial crystals. What can he compare with us? He probably doesn’t even have enough money for the starting bid.”

Wei Youzhang nodded: “Exactly. It seems I overestimated him. With our status, we shouldn’t bother with such a poor and cowardly bumpkin…”

The three of them spoke one after another, feeling much more at ease in their hearts, unconsciously finding their own spiritual victory.

Ye Bufan, however, didn’t care about these things. His goal this time was the final jun huang grass.

As for these three arrogant Sect Disciples, they were nothing in his eyes; he had merely been playing around just now.

Time passed bit by bit, with no further disturbances.

Seeing that this Young man had not made another move, the beautiful female Auctioneer on stage was a little disappointed, even her eyes showing a hint of resentment.

Without this disruptor, each round of bidding was too uneventful, and naturally, prices wouldn’t sell for too high.

Everyone else also observed with interest. Could it be that this Young man had no celestial crystals in his pocket? Or was he directly intimidated by the three great Disciples? Why did he not make another move afterward?

Jian Jueya and the other two became even more convinced of their guess. This fellow in front of them simply had no celestial crystals in his pocket, couldn’t even afford a starting bid; otherwise, how could he buy nothing at all?

Finally, it was the last item for auction. The jun huang grass, as a top-tier immortal spirit grass, became the finale item of this auction.

“Everyone, I presume you all have some understanding of the jun huang grass. I won’t say any more unnecessary words; bidding starts now!

The starting bid is thirty million middle-grade celestial crystals, and each increase in bid must not be less than three million…”

She was an extremely intelligent Auctioneer. Some things needed to be promoted, while others simply didn’t need it.

At least half of the people present were here for the jun huang grass. In such a situation, there was no need to say more.

Indeed, as the bidding began, the scene immediately erupted, with everyone raising their bidding paddles.

Although the starting bid of thirty million was the highest-priced item at this auction, it did not deter everyone’s enthusiasm in the slightest.

“Thirty-five million…”

“Forty million…”

“Fifty million…”

Amidst the shouts of the crowd, the price soared, quickly breaking through the sky-high price of one hundred million.

At this point, Jian Juechen and the other two also joined in. They were here representing their respective Sects and Families to participate in the auction, and their target was also this jun huang grass!

“One hundred fifty million!”

After Wei Youzhang announced this price, the scene instantly quieted down. Although many people were unwilling, due to their limited funds, they could only hold back.