"Two hundred million?"
"How did it jump so high all of a sudden?"
"How could this thing possibly be worth two hundred million?"
Hearing this bid, everyone's first reaction was that it was absurd.
This price far exceeded the normal value of a Deity Bamboo Slip fragment.
But soon, some people caught on.
They noticed something was off.
"Wait, that voice — it's the mysterious person who just resonated with the Benefactor of Future Generations Formation."
"This person's observational ability is extraordinary. Even the Martial Commerce Guild couldn't figure out the Benefactor of Future Generations Formation, yet he deciphered the method of restoration in a short time."
"Could it be that he can see that within this Deity Bamboo Slip fragment, there exists a genuine Deity Bamboo Slip?"
"That means he's almost certain that inside is a real Deity Bamboo Slip."
"That's why he placed such a high bid."
This bid of two hundred million was indeed placed by Chu Feng.
Although Chu Feng had disguised his voice, it had been the same voice throughout the auction, so everyone knew it was him.
And the others, who had now realized what was happening, shifted from being mere spectators to feeling an irresistible urge to bid.
But this price was too high — they were essentially powerless now.
"Lord Sacred Elder."
Inside the VIP lounge of the Seven Realms Sacred Palace, the various elders looked toward the Sacred Elder, Jie Fengye.
What others could speculate, Jie Fengye had naturally speculated as well.
But he shook his head. "If it exceeds one hundred million, we don't buy."
Seeing his attitude so firm, the elders didn't dare press further.
After all, they were merely subordinates — this matter was ultimately the Sacred Elder's to decide.
"Two hundred and fifty million!!"
And just then, that young man placed another bid.
"Two hundred and fifty million? That's insane wealth!"
"Are they also certain that inside the fragment is a genuine Deity Bamboo Slip?"
Seeing that the young man's side still maintained the stance of absolutely winning this, the crowd figured that the young man must be certain as well.
Otherwise, no matter how rich you were, you wouldn't spend like this.
"Three hundred million." Chu Feng spoke again.
At this moment, the young man didn't immediately bid.
"Are there any other bids? If not, this Deity Bamboo Slip fragment will be sold for three hundred million Guild Gold Coins."
"Three..."
"Two..."
When the beautiful elder on the auction stage began the countdown, the young man spoke once more: "Three hundred and one million."
Hearing this bid, a smile appeared at the corner of Chu Feng's mouth, and he had no intention of bidding further.
"Brother Chu Feng, why not keep bidding?"
"If you keep going and run out of money, I'll cover it for you. The Deity Bamboo Slip will be yours."
Seeing that Chu Feng had stopped bidding, Xianhai Shaoyu — who assumed Chu Feng had run out of money — hastily spoke up.
"Brother Shaoyu, are you out of your mind? Paying over three hundred million for an ordinary bamboo slip?" Chu Feng looked up and said.
"Ordinary bamboo slip?"
"You're saying that inside the fragment isn't a Deity Bamboo Slip, but an ordinary bamboo slip?" Xianhai Shaoyu's eyes widened with surprise.
Even Xiao Yu'er's beautiful eyes grew wide. "Big brother, you can tell?"
"I think the second theory about the Deity Bamboo Slip fragments is the reliable one."
"The so-called Deity Bamboo Slip fragments are forgeries made to deceive people."
"And the person who forged this Deity Bamboo Slip was likely the Spirit World Great Emperor," Chu Feng said.
"The Spirit World Great Emperor? The most powerful Spirit World Master of the ancient era?" Evidently, Xianhai Shaoyu and Xiao Yu'er had both heard of the Spirit World Great Emperor, Qin Jiu.
"That's the one."
"By fortunate circumstance, I once obtained that lord's inheritance, so I have some understanding of his methods."
"This Deity Bamboo Slip fragment truly matches his handiwork."
"And because I also possess a Deity Bamboo Slip myself, I can confirm that what's inside is an ordinary bamboo slip," Chu Feng said.
"So... you bid on purpose."
"You were trying to trick that group," Xianhai Shaoyu caught on.