Collecting Powerful Girlfriends: My Invincible Harem

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"Ladies and gentlemen..."

"This auction will be hosted by me. If there are any shortcomings during the process, I hope you can forgive me."

As the elegant voice of an elegant lady echoed through the venue, Zi Luo walked gracefully to the center of the platform.

"Hiss, it's really Miss Zi Luo! I never thought I'd live to see her in person!"

"Hahaha, I've long heard that Miss Zi Luo is as beautiful as a Heavenly Immortal. Seeing her today, she truly lives up to her reputation!"

"Although Miss Zi Luo's looks and figure are impeccable, I still prefer those white-haired women on the fourth platform."

"Damn it, are you looking for trouble? Those women are from the Myriad Flowers Sect. Be careful, or they'll castrate you if they hear you!"

"..."

As Zi Luo appeared, the crowd below became noisy.

Countless powerful individuals stared at Zi Luo with burning eyes, and some young masters even wished they could devour her.

After all, she was the precious jewel of the Ziyun Commerce Guild. If they could win her favor, they could live a life of leisure.

"Purple... truly adds more charm."

Zi Luo's outfit today was quite striking.

Seeing Zi Luo in a low-cut leather jacket, paired with her stunning face and purple hair, Xiao Chen couldn't help but murmur in admiration. This made Cai Yan and Murong Qingxue, who were beside him, narrow their eyes and look thoughtful.

"Does the young master like purple outfits?"

After a moment of silence, Cai Yan suddenly asked.

This made Xiao Chen slightly stunned.

He turned to see Cai Yan and Murong Qingxue staring at him intently, as if they would immediately change into purple outfits if he said he liked it.

"Ahem, everyone has their own unique charm, and not everyone suits purple."

"For example, Cai Yan, your red outfit truly brings out a queenly aura."

"And Qingxue, your white dress also exudes beauty."

"Sometimes, trying to imitate others can have the opposite effect."

Seeing the eager eyes of the two women, Xiao Chen coughed lightly and explained.

Cai Yan and Murong Qingxue, though not understanding the phrase "Dong Shi imitates Xi Shi," got the gist of what Xiao Chen meant.

After nodding, they didn't dwell on the matter and continued to focus on the auction.

At this moment, after Zi Luo's opening remarks, the auction finally began.

"The first auction item: five top-grade Spirit Essence Pills, starting price twenty thousand Spirit Crystals."

"Each bid must increase by no less than one thousand Spirit Crystals. The bidding starts now!"

As Zi Luo presented a pill box, the entire auction hall erupted.

"Hiss, the first item is top-grade pills, and five at once. The Ziyun Commerce Guild is indeed generous."

"In the past, a single top-grade Spirit Essence Pill could fetch five thousand Spirit Crystals."

"Now, five top-grade Spirit Essence Pills are being auctioned together. It won't be won for less than tens of thousands of Spirit Crystals."

"..."

"I bid twenty-five thousand Spirit Crystals!!"

As the hall buzzed, someone finally couldn't resist bidding.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly ignited.

"Twenty-six thousand!"

"Twenty-eight thousand!"

"..."

After intense bidding, the five top-grade Spirit Essence Pills were finally sold for fifty-three thousand Spirit Crystals to a man in black.

Each top-grade Spirit Essence Pill fetched nearly double the market price.

Such is the power of auction bidding.

"Next is the second auction item, also five top-grade pills, but these are even higher-grade Cultivation Pills."

"They can enhance the cultivation of Core Formation Realm practitioners without any side effects."

"The starting price for these five top-grade Cultivation Pills is one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals, with each bid increasing by no less than five thousand Spirit Crystals."

"Ladies and gentlemen... start bidding!"

As Zi Luo signaled the maid to present the second auction item, her voice rang out passionately from the platform.

With her final words, the auction hall erupted once more.

"Another set of top-grade pills?!"

"This auction is indeed higher caliber than previous ones."

"The first two items are both top-grade pills. The Ziyun Commerce Guild has really gone all out this time."

"..."

As the hall became lively, many people began to bid.

These five top-grade Cultivation Pills quickly reached one hundred eighty thousand Spirit Crystals, and the price continued to climb.

"Two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals!"

"These five top-grade Cultivation Pills are mine!"

As the bidding grew intense, Duan Haoming suddenly stood up from the platform, his cold voice echoing through the auction hall.

With his words, the auction hall fell silent.

Everyone frowned and looked towards the fifth VIP platform, clearly not expecting someone to be so brazen.

"That's... Duan Haoming, the young master of Blazing Flame Valley?!"

Recognizing Duan Haoming, most people's expressions changed, and they stopped bidding.

After all, he was the notorious young master of Blazing Flame Valley, known for his arrogance and tyranny.

Offending him for a few top-grade Cultivation Pills would be detrimental to their factions.

"Hmph, you think you can get these top-grade Cultivation Pills for two hundred thousand Spirit Crystals?"

"If you can't afford them, don't embarrass yourself."

As the hall fell silent and Zi Luo frowned, a cold voice suddenly rang out from the fourth platform, drawing everyone's attention.

Nangong Jing looked at Duan Haoming with disdain and coldly continued to bid.

"I bid two hundred ten thousand!"

These top-grade Cultivation Pills were beneficial to both her and Li Wanqing. How could she let this guy use his influence to win them?

"That little bitch again!"

Hearing Nangong Jing's unreserved words, Duan Haoming's face turned livid.

Yesterday, she had thwarted his attempt to abduct Murong Qingxue, and now she was competing with him for pills. This little bitch was really pushing it!

"Two hundred fifty thousand!!"

Suppressing his inner rage, Duan Haoming growled.

His cultivation was only at the fifth realm of Core Formation. If he could get these top-grade Cultivation Pills, his cultivation could advance by at least three minor realms.

The gap between him and people like Yang Xiao and Zi Luo would be significantly reduced in a short time.

He had to get these pills!

"Two hundred sixty thousand!"

Almost as soon as Duan Haoming bid, Nangong Jing coldly followed with a higher bid.

"Hmph, three hundred thousand Spirit Crystals!"

"This young master has plenty of Spirit Crystals. If you want to play, I can play along!"

Seeing Nangong Jing seemingly provoked, Duan Haoming sneered.

Three hundred thousand Spirit Crystals for five top-grade Cultivation Pills was already a loss.

But, having been overshadowed by this woman yesterday, he couldn't lose to her in terms of momentum now.

"You think I'm afraid of you?!"

"Three hundred ten thousand Spirit Crystals!"

Hearing Duan Haoming's words, Nangong Jing's expression grew colder.

With a cold snort, she raised the bid again.

The auction hall was now dead silent, with only Duan Haoming and Nangong Jing competing.

Three hundred ten thousand Spirit Crystals for five top-grade Cultivation Pills—these major factions certainly had the guts.

Watching their rivalry, Xiao Chen couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

When Duan Haoming tried to use his influence to suppress others, Xiao Chen had intended to bid, as these were his auction items.

But Nangong Jing had beaten him to it, and he was happy to watch this scene unfold.

The higher the price, the greater his profit afterward.

"Heh, raising the bid by just one thousand is boring. The Myriad Flowers Sect is really stingy."

"Three hundred sixty thousand!"

With a disdainful glance at Nangong Jing, Duan Haoming arrogantly shouted his bid.

But his eyes flashed with a cold light.

Three hundred sixty thousand Spirit Crystals for five top-grade Cultivation Pills was already reckless.

Even as the young master of Blazing Flame Valley, he couldn't squander resources wantonly.

After all, he needed to save Spirit Crystals for the Xuanqing Snow Lotus Pill auction. He couldn't spend too much on the earlier items.

If Nangong Jing got provoked and raised the bid again, he would immediately stop and let her buy them, settling yesterday's score!

"What did you say?!"

Hearing Duan Haoming openly mock the Myriad Flowers Sect, Nangong Jing's face darkened, and her cold voice echoed through the hall.

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