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Chapter 48 Jia Liebi's Daily Life of Being Scammed

Xiao Zheng said, "40."

As soon as he placed his bid, all eyes in the auction house instantly focused on him.

Xiao Zhan was slightly taken aback when he saw Xiao Zheng's bid, but then he understood.

It seems that Xiao Zheng's purpose in returning to Wutan City this time is to find high-level combat techniques.

Although high-level Xuan-rank combat skills are rare, Xiao Zhan wasn't very interested in them, simply because his Yan'er no longer needed such things. So, his sudden bid just now was indeed an attempt to maliciously inflate the price.

Since Xiao Zheng wanted it, he wouldn't lift it.

Xiao Zhan then gave Xiao Zheng a look that said, "I won't raise the price, you can bid with confidence."

Xiao Zheng noticed Xiao Zhan's gaze and felt a warmth in his heart.

High-level Xuan-rank combat skills are still very rare. Xiao Zhan gave up his chance to get the skill so that Xiao Zhan could get it. This consideration is truly touching.

Xiao Zheng's feelings for Xiao Zhan improved even further.

After waiting for a long time without hearing Xiao Zhan raise the price again, Jia Liebi breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought Xiao Zhan was going to fight him to the death again, but unexpectedly he stopped.

He was determined to get his hands on the "Star-Shaking Whip"!

Galebi immediately raised the price: "42 gold coins!"

A high-level Xuan-rank combat skill fetching over 40 is already a very high price, so he figured no one would offer a higher price!

Without hesitation, Xiao Zheng replied, "44."

If this money had been available last year, it would have been an enormous sum that he would never have dared to dream of.

But things are different now; Xiao Zheng doesn't really care about hundreds of thousands of gold coins anymore.

Putting aside the value of the items he was selling, Xiao Zheng currently had nearly 90 gold coins in his storage ring.

Jia Liebi's face darkened. He followed the sound and found Xiao Zheng. When he saw that the person who made the offer was only a sixteen or seventeen-year-old boy, who looked to be just a Dou Zhe, a hint of contempt flashed in his eyes.

There were quite a few young people at the auction, but Galebi did not connect Xiao Zheng with the person who destroyed the Obama family.

He glared fiercely at Xiao Zheng, giving him a look that said, "Kid, if you dare to raise the price again, I'll kill you!"

Xiao Zheng completely ignored the threatening look in Jialiebi's eyes.

His attitude infuriated Galebi, who, gritting his teeth, continued to quote: "48 gold!"

A high-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique was auctioned for nearly 50, which far exceeds its original value.

Jia Liebi thought that as long as Xiao Zheng wasn't stupid, he probably wouldn't continue to make offers.

To his utter dismay, Xiao Zheng calmly replied without even blinking, "49."

When Jia Liebi saw that Xiao Zheng dared to raise the price, his anger erupted like a volcano, his chest heaving violently, and he almost lost control on the spot.

Seeing this, one of his trusted confidants quickly leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Master, please calm down!"

"This kid looks unfamiliar; he must be from out of town."

"There's no need for us to fight him to the death here. Let's just let him have it for now, and then find a chance to snatch the dueling weapon after the auction!"

"Not only will we get the 'Star-Shaking Whip,' but we'll also teach this kid a lesson!"

Jia Liebi took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.

The confidant is right; this kid does look unfamiliar, he must be from out of town attending the auction.

Alright, let this kid take the fighting technique first, and then he can take it back later.

Galebi decisively gave up: "I'm not adding any more!"

Just then, he felt a gaze fall on him. He turned his head and saw that it was Xiao Zhan looking at him.

Xiao Zhan looked at him with a strange expression, as if he were looking at a fool!

What?!

Jia Liebi was immediately filled with question marks and looked completely bewildered.

He couldn't understand what Xiao Zhan's gaze meant. Was there something wrong with his plan to give up bidding?

Forget it, I'm too lazy to think about it anymore.

Jialiebi shook his head, no longer dwelling on Xiao Zhan's gaze.

The thought of being able to effortlessly obtain a high-level Xuan-rank combat skill made Jialiebi feel extremely happy.

On the auction stage.

Seeing that no one else was bidding higher, Ya Fei smiled and announced, "49 gold coins once! 49 gold coins twice! Sold!"

Her gaze swept across the entire room, and seeing no one respond, she turned to Xiao Zheng and announced loudly, "Congratulations to this gentleman for successfully bidding on the Xuan-rank high-level combat skill, 'Star-Shaking Whip'!"

"Please proceed backstage to complete the handover procedures after the auction!"

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The seats where Xiao Zheng and Little Fairy Doctor were located.

Little Fairy Doctor glanced at Jialiebi and asked in confusion, "That guy seemed so determined to win just now, why did he suddenly stop?"

Based on Jia Liebi's numerous reactions, Xiao Zheng had already guessed the latter's intentions.

He smiled faintly: "What else could it be? They see we're unfamiliar and young, so they're planning to kill and rob us later."

"Murder and robbery?!"

The Fairy Doctor's pretty face instantly turned icy cold: "He wouldn't dare!"

Xiao Zheng said calmly, "That person is called Jia Liebi. He is the head of the Jia Lie family, one of the top three families in Wutan City, and a three-star Grand Dou Master."

"puff!"

Little Fairy Doctor burst out laughing: "A mere three-star Grand Dou Master dares to learn murder and robbery?!"

Xiao Zheng's lips twitched, and he glanced at Little Fairy Doctor: "You little brat, you've really gotten arrogant since you became stronger. A three-star Great Dou Master is no small figure anymore."

Little Fairy Doctor smiled slightly: "That's... Anyway, if he comes, I'll make him regret it."

Just then, Ya Fei on the auction stage spoke again: "Ladies and gentlemen, the next item to be auctioned is another grand finale item, a mid-level Xuan-rank Dou Qi cultivation technique."

"A mid-level Xuan-rank cultivation technique!"

"Another Xuan-rank item. This auction is really high-end."

"From a certain perspective, although this technique is only at the mid-level of the Profound rank and its price is not as high as that of advanced combat skills, the rarity of the technique is far greater than that of combat skills."

As the clients discussed the technique, Ya Fei revealed its name: "This technique is a lightning-attribute technique, named—Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique."

What?!

The moment the name was uttered, the surroundings fell silent for a moment before returning to normal after a long while.

"What? Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique? Isn't that the Obama family's signature technique?"

"How did the Obama family heirloom end up here?"

"I just heard the Obama family was raided a couple of days ago, and now their family's martial arts techniques are being auctioned off. The Obama family is really having a tough time!"

Discussions rose and fell.

The Obama family was a well-known family in Utan City, but who could have imagined that in just a few days, such a large family would fall to such a state, with even their family's most treasured cultivation technique becoming an auction item...

Ya Fei raised her hand to quiet the room and announced loudly, "The starting bid for the Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique is 10 gold coins. The auction officially begins now. Please place your bids!"

Galebi stared at the Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique on the table, a greedy glint in his eyes. He decided to tearfully bid for his brother's family's technique.

Galebi clenched his fist and thought to himself, "Brother Obama, you can go without worry."

"I will definitely photograph your family's martial arts technique and make sure it doesn't fall into the wrong hands!"

However, he did not rush to make an offer.

Although intermediate-level Xuan-rank cultivation techniques are rare, and lightning-attribute cultivation techniques are even rarer, their market price is generally between 15 and 18. He first lets others give him an estimate, and then he makes a fixed price.

"12 million!"

"13 million!"

"14 million!"

The price skyrocketed, reaching 15 gold coins in just a few breaths.

At this price point, many people began to hesitate. 15 gold coins is the savings of many small and medium-sized families over several years. If they want to raise the price further, they have to think it over carefully.

Seeing this, Galebi knew that the best time to make a bid had come; he would offer a price that no one else dared to raise.

"18!" Jia Liebi exclaimed loudly.

In his opinion, this price was already the limit for this mid-level Xuan-rank lightning attribute cultivation technique. Even Xiao Zhan, that price-gouging dog, wouldn't dare to raise the price!

Just as Galebi had predicted, when he quoted a price of 18, the surroundings immediately fell silent, and no one else made an offer.

Ya Fei started calling out the auction count, and when she called out 18 for the second time, still no one raised the price.

Jia Liebi's lips immediately curled into a smile.

nailed it!

But it was at this moment that...

Xiao Zhan, who hadn't made a bid earlier or later, suddenly spoke up when he thought victory was assured: "18."

A surge of anger welled up in Jia Liebi's heart!

He glared angrily at Xiao Zhan.

Xiao Zhan, you old scoundrel!

Jia Liebi glared at Xiao Zhan with a sinister look, gritting his teeth as he said, "Xiao Zhan, what do you mean?"

Xiao Zhan said calmly, "In the auction, the highest bidder wins. Doesn't the head of the Jia Lie family know this rule?"

"you!"

Jia Liebi could tell that Xiao Zhan was definitely trying to raise the price maliciously, but what Xiao Zhan said made no mistake, so he really didn't have much of a temper.

Galebi's expression became unpredictable.

He didn't really need the Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique.

As an old friend of Obapa, Galebi knew what the special effects of cultivating the Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique to the level of a Douhuang Empress were, which was why he planned to acquire it.

After much internal struggle, Galiebi finally decided to continue bidding, gritting his teeth and shouting, "20!"

Xiao Zhan gave Jia Liebi a mocking look, then looked at Xiao Zheng, giving him a look that said, "This is all I can do to help," and said indifferently, "No more."

Xiao Zheng never expected that Xiao Zhan's price increase was actually to help him earn more money. What a kind person!

"Xiao Zhan, I'll remember this!"

Jialiebi secretly made a grudge in his heart, his eyes filled with resentment.

But soon, his expression softened, and a smug smile even appeared on his lips.

Although he spent an extra 2 gold coins to buy the "Thunderclap Meridian Tempering Technique", the thought of getting a high-level combat skill for free made his displeasure vanish instantly!