In the auction house, if you want to buy an item you like, the most effective method is definitely not to leisurely follow behind others and make bids.

Because usually, auction items start at a very low price, which is actually intended to get more people to participate.

If you think the price isn't expensive anyway and just bid for fun, thinking "It's alright if I get it and okay if I don't," you'd quickly fall into the mindset of, "I'm fine with spending ten, what's two more? I'm fine with twelve, what's two more again?"

If, during this process, you feel like someone is intentionally opposing you, in a moment of impulsiveness, you could easily end up spending a significantly higher price for something you didn't really want to buy.

So, at the auction house.

If you really want to buy something, it's simple, the most effective way is to offer a price that most people couldn't accept right from the start; this ironically makes it easier to purchase the item.

The elder sitting opposite Shen Qiang obviously knew this well.

A bid of six million not only deterred many ordinary antique enthusiasts and collectors but also made everyone realize that the elder was determined to get this Furnace Tripod.

"No one else for six million? Six million going once..."

Amid the auctioneer's coaxing, Boss Ma slightly frowned, "This bronze tripod looks decent, but even if it is genuine, even if it is in perfect condition, the normal market price should be around three million. Bidding six million directly, has this old guy gone mad?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang smiled.

Because Shen Qiang was very clear in his heart that this was a Furnace Tripod sealed with Immortal Technique.

This meant that at the very least, it was used by an Immortal.

Beyond this, Shen Qiang, who had inherited the Medical Saint teachings, had also received countless techniques for pill and medicine refining.

Even if he hadn't encountered this Furnace Tripod today, Shen Qiang was determined to get one for refining elixirs, so almost immediately as Boss Ma's words ended,

Shen Qiang immediately pressed his bidding device.

"Ten million," Shen Qiang said indifferently.

The quiet hall instantly erupted.

"Holy crap, there's a bid of ten million for this copper tripod!"

"Are they insane, spending ten million on it?"

While everyone was astonished,

A few people near Zhang Liwei chuckled.

"Daring to say someone is broke yet feeling all high and mighty over spending a few hundred thousand—see that? This person just made a casual ten-million bid without even a frown."

Another person also laughed, "The old saying is true; the less people have, the more they pretend to have something. Look at that person, sitting in the VIP seats with a pure and beautiful woman by his side."

"As for some people, sitting below and still not willing to quietly follow and save face, even trying to act rich. Now that someone has made their bid, let's see them compete!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Liwei became furious, "Who are you talking about?"

The bespectacled middle-aged woman with short hair sneered, "Of course we're talking about you. Weren't you the one who said others should stand behind you earlier? Now, he's sitting in the VIP section, and you can't even reach where he is to save your face."

Zhang Liwei clenched his teeth.

Meanwhile, the elder sitting in the VIP seats opposite Shen Qiang looked at him and frowned but still immediately raised his paddle: "Fifteen million!"

Seeing this, Boss Ma quickly said, "That was close, thankfully there's a fool to take over. Don't call out again, buying it at this price will result in a huge loss."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang hesitated not a moment longer and once again hit the bidding device: "Twenty million!"

Instantly, the entire hall fell silent.

It should be noted that when they first heard Shen Qiang bid ten million, the predominant emotion among the onlookers, in their mixture of curiosity and astonishment, had been a sense of watching an entertaining spectacle.

But when Shen Qiang announced a price of twenty million.

Aside from being further astonished by Shen Qiang's bold gesture, everyone present was now intensely curious about the Copper Tripod.

After all, twenty million could accomplish a great deal.

Even for these wealthy antique collectors, it was a staggering amount.

Just when everyone thought that such a price had reached its limit.

The elder took a deep breath and raised his paddle again: "Twenty-five million!"

For an instant, as Shen Qiang observed the elder's determination, his mind buzzed.

Because Shen Qiang was well aware of his own capabilities.

His beautiful manager Xu Nan had given him a credit limit of fifty million, true enough.

But the true sale price of the Blood Coral was likely only between four to six million, and because the conditions of Nalan Xingde's ring were too uncertain, Shen Qiang did not bring it out for auction.

Beyond that were the Spiritual Bone Relics.

Basing on the estimate provided by Master Tong previously and today's auction scene with these old monks present, fetching around fifteen million should be no problem.

However, even so, if both the Blood Coral and Spiritual Bone Relics were to be sold, it would only amount to roughly twenty million in total.

Yet now, the elder's bid had reached twenty-five million, which obviously was beginning to exceed Shen Qiang's financial capability.

Just as Shen Qiang was hesitating whether or not to give up this Furnace Tripod sealed by Immortal Technique, he suddenly heard Qingxuan's voice by his ear.

"Master, master!"

With a thought, Shen Qiang immediately appeared in the depths of the Sea of Consciousness, where he saw the strikingly beautiful and spirited Qingxuan, her eyes alight with excitement as she stared at the furnace tripod.

"Master, Qingxuan has seen such a furnace tripod in the treasure vault of Emperor Yong Zhen's Imperial Palace, apart from refining Elixir Pills, this Furnace Tripod has another use, that is to refine demons!"

"So, not only does it possess supreme might, it usually also has its own spirit. Master, having already obtained the Medical Saint Inheritance, acquiring this Furnace Tripod would be like adding wings to a tiger."

Upon hearing this, Shen Qiang furrowed his brow and said, "This Furnace Tripod is sealed with Immortal Technique, and even if we obtain it, we might not be able to use it."

This statement made Qingxuan pause in surprise, "The Medical Saint was the strongest spell-master in the Immortal Realm, how could there possibly be a seal he cannot undo on this earth?"

This statement acted like a key, suddenly unlocking countless pieces of information about Seals within the Medical Saint Inheritance.

In an instant, Shen Qiang understood.

The Furnace Tripod, sealed by Immortal Technique, was under the Nine Dragon Soul Refining spell, and as soon as Shen Qiang's Cultivation reached the Mahayana Realm, he could easily unlock it.

Not only that, even though this Furnace Tripod was sealed by Immortal Technique, it still did not affect the primary use for Alchemy and refining Pills, meaning that Shen Qiang could use it immediately after obtaining it.

Furthermore, from another part of the Medical Saint Inheritance knowledge, Shen Qiang clearly understood that the totem on the front of the Copper Tripod in fact represented the surname of its original owner... Shennong!

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.