Chapter 99: Breakthrough—Three Billion!
“What?!” Ma Tianxin frowned, uncertain about the intentions on the other side.
“Sir says that if the Ma family only has this much strength, then they should not embarrass themselves in such a public setting, merely daring to outbid me by ten million Star Dragon Coins. Is the Ma family, one of the Five Great Clans, out of money? If that’s truly the case, I wouldn’t mind lending the Ma family some funds.”
The atmosphere in the auction hall instantly grew tense. This was a direct provocation of the Ma family!
Among the Five Great Clans, the Ma family was at the height of its power; no one dared challenge their authority. To offend such a superpower would be to invite unimaginable consequences.
Yet today, someone had done just that!
“Who on earth is that person?”
“To dare provoke the Ma family like this, trying twice to snatch treasures from their hands—if you tell me he has no powerful backer, I simply won’t believe it.”
“Amazing, to have such courage! I really wonder which faction he belongs to.”
“Look at the Ma siblings—their faces are completely stiff now.”
“Keep your voice down. Aren’t you afraid they’ll hear you…?”
Every word from the first floor fell into the ears of Ma Tianxin and her younger brother. Since when had the Ma family ever been spoken of in such a way?
“Sister, I can’t stand it anymore. Raise the bid. If we don’t crush this man’s arrogance now, the Ma family’s prestige will be utterly lost. With such an example, who will respect us in the future?”
Ma Tianxing could barely contain himself.
“You’re right,” Ma Tianxin said quietly. “I will never allow anyone to humiliate the Ma family before my eyes. Since he wishes to compete with us, let him witness the Ma family’s wealth!”
“Three billion Star Dragon Coins!”
In the VIP suite, Lin Han’s entire being brimmed with excitement as he heard the new price.
He’d done it!
From the very start, Lin Han had pegged these scions of the great families as easy marks—just a few disparaging words about their family, and they’d leap to defend their honor.
As expected, he’d successfully driven the price up to three billion!
Three billion!
That was three billion!
He had never imagined, even in his wildest dreams, that his two pieces of equipment would fetch a combined fifty-eight billion at auction!
From this day forward, he could consider himself a man of wealth. Though he still couldn’t compare to the great clans and guilds, buying whatever he wished in the future would no longer be an issue.
“Sir, should we bid again?” Xiaotao asked quietly.
Lin Han smiled. “No, we’re out of money to compete with them. Truly worthy of the Ma family—uttering three billion as if it were nothing.”
Ma Tianxin sneered, “Why aren’t you bidding? Out of money? Shall the Ma family lend you some to tide you over?”
Seeing no further bids, Ma Tianxin grew haughty. The tables had turned.
“Three billion Star Dragon Coins, once!”
“Three billion Star Dragon Coins, twice!”
“Three billion Star Dragon Coins, thrice!”
“Three billion and one hundred million Star Dragon Coins!” Chen Feng suddenly called out.
Ma Tianxin’s heart gave a jolt. In her determination to suppress that man’s arrogance, she’d forgotten about the others. Now, the Chen family had entered the fray, clearly intending to swoop in at the last moment.
“Three billion, one hundred and ten million Star Dragon Coins!” Ma Tianxin’s pace of bidding slowed. If she went straight to three billion, two hundred million, and the Chen family countered with three billion, three hundred million, it would be a killing blow.
The Ma family was nearing their limit—and the Chen family likely wasn’t far off.
It was time to probe carefully.
“It seems Miss Ma Tianxin’s intentions outstrip her means,” Chen Feng remarked with a smile. “Three billion, two hundred million Star Dragon Coins.”
“My intentions outstrip my means?” Ma Tianxin retorted coldly. “I fear you cannot keep up with my bids! Three billion, three hundred million Star Dragon Coins!”
This was the Ma family’s final funds.
She was gambling that the Chen family, having purchased other items earlier, might not be able to produce three billion, three hundred million now.
The Ma family, by contrast, had bought nothing, saving their strength for this moment.
But at this price, the value was already questionable.
“The Ma family is truly wealthy,” Chen Feng sighed. “But the Chen family can match three billion, three hundred million as well. Three billion, four hundred million Star Dragon Coins!”
With this bid, the Ma siblings’ hearts sank. Three billion, four hundred million! That far exceeded their resources.
“Damn the Chen family!” Ma Tianxin slammed the table, her gaze murderous.
At that moment, Gongsun Qian’er spoke up. “Brother Chen Feng, why not let the Gongsun family have the Earthen Armor? We’ll bid three billion, five hundred million Star Dragon Coins!”
“Brother Chen, let it go. The price is already three billion, five hundred million—any higher and it’s not worth it,” she urged.
Chen Feng smiled. “Qian’er, you make it hard not to feel for you, but our Chen family is determined to win this Earthen Armor. Three billion, five hundred and fifty million!”
Hearing this, Gongsun Qian’er could only return to her seat in resignation. Three billion, five hundred million was all she had—she could not keep up with the new bid.
The remaining competitors withdrew as well, daunted by the astronomical price. Chen Feng’s demeanor showed he wasn’t afraid to keep bidding.
“Brother Chen, you are truly magnanimous. The Li family yields.”
“The Wang family won’t compete either.”
Chen Feng cupped his hands in thanks. “Thank you both for your graciousness. I hope you will honor me with your company in the future.”
“Three billion, five hundred and fifty million Star Dragon Coins, once!”
“Three billion, five hundred and fifty million Star Dragon Coins, twice!”
“Three billion, five hundred and fifty million Star Dragon Coins, three times!”
“Sold! Congratulations to the Chen family for winning the legendary Earthen Armor!”
Lin Han let out a long breath in the VIP suite—three billion, five hundred and fifty million! It far exceeded his expectations.
With both pieces together, he had earned six billion, three hundred and fifty million Star Dragon Coins—a fiftyfold increase over his original estimate!
“Mr. Lin, the auction has concluded. Manager Liu is ready and waiting for you,” Xiaotao said gently.
“Lead the way,” Lin Han replied without hesitation. It was time to collect his money and leave this place of trouble. By now, the Ma family probably hated him enough to do something drastic.
Better to leave as soon as possible! There might be Ma family masters lurking in the shadows, and he might not be able to handle them.