After his fit of rage subsided, a flash of fighting spirit actually surfaced in Jin Shibo's eyes.
Then he shouted at the top of his lungs: "Two hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones!"
After making his bid, he even shot Chu Feng a provocative glance, his gaze practically screaming that victory was already his.
It seemed he had truly taken Chu Feng for a rival in love, believing Chu Feng intended to snatch those flowers and gift them to Xia Yun'er and the other two.
However, he had no idea that Chu Feng had no intention of buying the flowers whatsoever. He wasn't trying to compete for them at all. Chu Feng's goal was simple — he just wanted to rip Jin Shibo off.
So, right after Jin Shibo placed his bid, Chu Feng didn't hesitate for even a moment before blurting out: "Three hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones."
"Four hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones." Jin Shibo refused to back down and immediately shouted another bid.
"Five hundred thousand."
"Six hundred thousand."
"Seven hundred thousand."
"Eight hundred thousand."
"Nine hundred thousand."
By the time Chu Feng drove the price up to nine hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones, nobody in the entire audience could sit still.
What was going on here? Did they think Immortal Martial Stones were just play money?
Nine hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones — that was enough to buy ninety ordinary Immortal-grade weapons. To trade ninety Immortal-grade weapons for three flowers that had absolutely no use whatsoever other than looking pretty — had someone kicked them in the head?
Chu Feng's move was, of course, not foolishness. He was simply driving up the price.
But at this point, Jin Shibo had already lost the fighting spirit and composure he'd had before.
Nine hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones. If he kept bidding, Chu Feng would likely keep following. And judging by the relaxed, determined look on Chu Feng's face, he was starting to panic.
He had no idea how high the price would climb if he kept clashing with Chu Feng like this. Even if he ultimately won the three flowers, the losses would be devastating.
"Chu Feng, what are you doing? Normally it's women who like flowers and plants and stuff like that. You're a grown man — why would you throw away so much money on something like this?" Even Chu Lingxi couldn't watch anymore and couldn't help but question him.
"Who doesn't enjoy appreciating beautiful things? Of course, I'm not buying them to keep for myself. I simply want to give them to Miss Lingxi, Miss Ruoshi, and Miss Xia," Chu Feng said with a smile.
"Well, aren't you generous."
Chu Lingxi flashed a bright smile. Although her words carried a hint of sarcasm, her smile was genuinely sweet. It was clear that Chu Feng's words had won her over.
Upon seeing this, Jin Shibo's face turned green with fury. Without caring about the consequences, he bellowed: "Two million Immortal Martial Stones!!!"
"Two million Immortal Martial Stones?!"
The moment those words left Jin Shibo's mouth, everyone present was stunned. Even the Ghostly Sorrow Elder wore a look of astonishment as he asked:
"Young sir, you truly wish to buy them at the price of two million Immortal Martial Stones?"
"No need for more talk. This prince said two million, and two million it is." Jin Shibo thumped his chest confidently.
"In that case… is there anyone willing to bid higher?" the Ghostly Sorrow Elder asked.
When he said this, Jin Shibo instinctively looked toward Chu Feng.
In truth, he was a little afraid — afraid that Chu Feng would continue to raise the bid. Two million was already an enormous burden for him. Any price higher than that, and he probably wouldn't go through with it.
After all, spending that much just to win a beauty's smile was simply too steep a price.
But Chu Feng did not continue to bid.
Earlier, when Chu Feng had driven the price to nine hundred thousand Immortal Martial Stones, Jin Shibo had already begun to waver. Had it not been for Chu Lingxi's dazzling smile, it was questionable whether Jin Shibo would have kept bidding at all.
Under the circumstances, Chu Feng naturally had no reason to push further. Two million Immortal Martial Stones had already far exceeded his expectations — after all, these were just three completely useless flowers.
"Very well. Since no one has placed a higher bid, these three extraordinary flowers shall go to that young sir," the Ghostly Sorrow Elder announced.
Although he did not name Jin Shibo, it was obvious to everyone who had won the auction.
Having successfully secured the three extraordinary flowers, Jin Shibo's face lit up with smug satisfaction. He first shot Chu Feng a triumphant look, his gaze practically saying, "Fighting against me? You're still too green."