Chapter 210: The Hundred‑Billion Auction Scene!

Jiangnan Wang had just taken his seat and also saw Jiang Feng sitting beside him; his eyes instantly turned icy.

This Jiang Feng actually still dares to appear so brazenly! It looks like this matter really involves him!

Unfortunately, now he truly has no way to deal with this fellow!

Jiangnan Wang inhaled deeply, forced down the murderous intent in his heart, but the murderous glint in his eyes did not diminish at all.

And Jiang Feng apparently also sensed the murderous gaze from Jiangnan Wang.

He didn't even turn his head, just gave a faint smile toward Jiangnan Wang's direction.

But in Jiangnan Wang's view, that smile was undeniably a naked provocation!

At this moment, Duanmu Ya on the High Platform cleared her throat, picked up the microphone and spoke.

"Honored guests, today's auction is different from before; I won't waste words, now let's directly present our sole auction item of the day, the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman!"

The moment the words fell, the side door at the back of the hall slowly opened.

Four figures with steady auras stepped out first, exactly the four Grandmaster guards who had escorted the talisman earlier.

They took positions at the four corners, shielding Li Lao in the middle; Li Lao held a Zitan Wood Box with both hands and stepped toward the center of the High Platform.

The entire hall instantly fell into extreme silence; you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone's gaze stuck firmly on the Zitan Wood Box in Li Lao's hands.

Reaching the center of the High Platform, Li Lao carefully opened the Zitan Wood Box.

A bronze Tiger Talisman bearing an ancient inscription suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.

"Tiger Talisman! It really is a Tiger Talisman!"

Southern Marshal Xiao Po Zhan could no longer hold back, and sprang up from his seat.

He leaned forward slightly, his eyes fixed on the Tiger Talisman on the High Platform.

He has guarded the Southern Frontier for decades, and knows this talisman better than anyone.

Every pattern on it is etched into his very bones.

Although he had already made an arrangement with Jiang Feng, seeing the true form of the talisman now, his emotions could no longer stay calm.

A flash of unhidden fervor also flickered in Jiangnan Wang's eyes, his breath quickened for a few moments.

The Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman—this is something he has been plotting for years.

As long as he gets it in hand, he can mobilize tens of thousands of elite troops from the Southern Frontier!

At that point, no one could stop him!

Others at the auction scene also stared at the talisman with burning eyes.

After all, this is a national treasure capable of mobilizing hundreds of thousands of troops; who wouldn't be moved?

Duanmu Ya watched the reactions of the crowd, her face still maintaining an elegant smile.

After the atmosphere settled a bit, she finally lifted the microphone.

"Honored guests, the authenticity of this Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman has been fully verified by Yitian Pavilion, and Yitian Pavilion is willing to guarantee it—there is not a single iota of falseness!"

She paused, scanning the whole hall with her gaze.

"Now, the auction of the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman officially begins; this auction has no reserve price, you may bid freely, the highest bidder wins!"

"No reserve price?"

"My god, Yitian Pavilion really dares to play like this!"

"If there's no reserve price, won't everyone rush madly?"

As soon as Duanmu Ya finished speaking, a low murmur rose within the hall.

No one expected Yitian Pavilion to be so bold, actually setting no reserve price!

While the murmurs were still lingering, a middle‑aged man in a black suit in the back rows suddenly stood up, raising the placard in his hand.

"I'll bid 10 billion!"

"10 billion?"

The moment those words were spoken, the whole hall fell silent, then a wave of sharp inhalations rang out.

10 billion is no small sum; even top‑tier tycoons cannot just produce it casually.

Yet the bidding started with a straight 10‑billion shout, showing how powerful the talisman's allure is.

Duanmu Ya on the High Platform slightly nodded, indicating the bid was valid.

"10 billion once, any higher bids?"

The Southern Marshal remained calm, even slowly closed his eyes, completely ignoring the 10‑billion offer.

In his view, the current bidding was still just a small skirmish, not even a warm‑up; the real contest hadn't begun, so he saw no need to enter so early.

Jiangnan Wang made no move, merely lifted the tea on the table and sipped slowly, a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth.

10 billion to seize the Southern Frontier Tiger Talisman? That's sheer fantasy!

Sure enough, a few seconds later someone on the left side of the hall stood up and shouted.

"I'll bid 15 billion!"

Immediately, another voice followed.

"20 billion!"

"25 billion!"

"30 billion!"

The successive bids rose one after another, the price soaring like a rocket, in the blink of an eye jumping from 10 billion to 30 billion.

Jiangnan Wang, seeing the price reach 30 billion, gave a subtle signal to Si Jiannan beside him without changing his expression.

Si Jiannan understood instantly, lowered his head slightly, and quickly sent a message on his phone.

At the instant Si Jiannan finished sending the message, a short, stout middle‑aged man in the third row of the left‑rear stood up slowly.

This man wore a gold-colored silk Tang Suit, his belly round, his face bearing a trace of arrogance.

He cleared his throat.

"I bid 50 billion!"

"50 billion?"

This time, the gasps of cold air from the whole venue were louder than before.

Many people abruptly turned their heads toward Yun Hengqiu, their eyes full of shock.

From 30 billion to 50 billion, it jumped directly by 20 billion!

What a huge bid!

"Who is this? So rich?"

"Looks a bit familiar, seems to be a wealthy person from Kyoto!"

"50 billion, is this meant to drive everyone else away?"

The discussion inside the venue erupted instantly, and even Duanmu Ya on the High Platform was stunned for a moment before reacting.

"50 billion at once, is there any higher offer?"

Zhennan Wuhou heard this offer and finally opened his eyes slowly.

He glanced at the short, stout man in the third row, his brows slightly furrowed.

The close guard beside him immediately leaned to his ear, lowering his voice.

"Lord, after checking, this person is Yun Hengqiu of the Yun family conglomerate from Kyoto, a top‑tier billionaire with a net worth of 100 billion, and has extensive connections in Kyoto's business circles."

The guard hesitated, his tone a bit uneasy, and added another sentence.

"Moreover... he seems to be Prince Huai's brother‑in‑law, publicly always helping Prince Huai manage his enterprises."

"Prince Huai?"

Zhennan Wuhou heard those two words, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"Fine, very good! Didn't expect Prince Huai to dare get involved; did he really think the Marquis's Tiger Talisman was that easy to snatch?"

When his words fell, he abruptly rose from his seat.

An invisible pressure spread instantly; he looked at the High Platform, his voice deep as a great bell.

"Zhennan Wuhou Residence, bid 100 billion!"

"100 billion?"

The whole venue boiled over completely, and some even stood up in astonishment, their eyes full of disbelief.

Fifty billion doubled directly to 100 billion; Zhennan Wuhou Residence really laid out a fortune!

"My heavens, 100 billion! How much money is that?"

"The Zhennan Wuhou Residence is actually that rich? Nanjiang's hundred‑year accumulation truly lives up to its reputation!"

"At this price, who would still dare to match?"

Jiangnan Wang heard this bid, and the smile on his face instantly turned cold.

"Zhennan Wuhou Residence, such massive wealth; it seems they really went all‑in."

Just when everyone thought no one would dare to raise the price again, Yun Hengqiu leisurely stood up once more.

He bowed his hand toward Zhennan Wuhou.

"Lord, I'm truly sorry, I'm extremely fond of this Tiger Talisman, so I bid 120 billion!"

When those words were spoken, the venue fell silent as a pin could be heard.

Zhennan Wuhou's eyes instantly sank, the chill in his gaze nearly spilling over.