Chapter 584 Now It’s You Begging Me!_1

The auction was still underway.

The remaining items slated for auction were indeed the finale pieces, with each receiving fervent bids and closing at no less than twenty billion.

Yin Tian had wanted to see if there were items he needed, but despite their rarity, none of them were useful to him, so he decided against participating in the bidding.

After a while, it was finally time for the last item.

The host’s expression grew solemn as he gestured discreetly to the backstage.

A hostess with a small trolley made her appearance.

Underneath the glass cover was an ancient book.

The book looked like it had been in existence for countless years, its cover partially worn and incomplete.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now coming to our final item for bid."

The host began slowly, his voice low, "An unnamed ancient book, with no reserve price. Start bidding as you wish; the highest bidder will take it home."

"Thirty billion."

A voice rang out directly from VIP room number one.

"Thirty-five billion!"

Not to be outdone, VIP room number three immediately followed with a bid.

Everyone in the venue turned their heads to look at the private rooms behind them.

They were well aware that the book was out of their reach.

This was a battle belonging to the first-rate families!

After just a few rounds, the price of the book had already soared to one hundred sixty billion!

Yin Tian, listening to the intense bidding outside, slightly furrowed his brow and turned to look at the close-up of the book on the screen.

He could not discern anything special about it, especially since the writing on the book was blurred and indecipherable, leaving him unable to recognize what it was.

But the fact that these top-tier families were all desperately vying for it clearly indicated its immense value!

Elsewhere

As the bidding price climbed higher, Chu Renjie’s face grew increasingly uglier.

He turned his head and looked at the old man not too far away, "Sir Liu, how much money do we have left now?"

Old Master Liu glanced at Chu Renjie and said indifferently, "We came here with three hundred billion, which is all the cash the family could provide. You’ve spent thirty-nine billion, leaving us with two hundred sixty-one billion."

"Two hundred sixty-one billion..."

Chu Renjie’s expression was solemn. "That’s still not enough... What should we do..."

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Chu Renjie’s mind, a plan that filled him with immense humiliation, yet he had no choice but to go through with it!

Taking a deep breath, Chu Renjie turned to Old Master Liu, "Sir Liu, keep an eye on things, don’t let anyone else win the book. I’ll figure out the money situation."

With that, Chu Renjie abruptly picked up the Handheld Jade and Golden Snow Lotus that had been carelessly placed on the table and rushed out of the VIP room.

Before long, he arrived in front of VIP room number thirteen.

He knew that the person he least wanted to see in his life was inside.

But he had no choice but to enter.

The guards at the door recognized Chu Renjie’s status and did not dare utter a word.

Chu Renjie stepped forward, reached out, and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

Yin Tian’s voice came from within the room.

"Yin Tian, it’s me, Chu Renjie."

Chu Renjie tried to keep his voice calm, "I have something I’d like to discuss with you."

"You? Come in."

Yin Tian said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Chu Renjie immediately stepped forward and pushed the door open.

Yin Tian was sitting on the sofa, leisurely playing cards with Su Qinwei and a few other girls.

Yin Tian turned his head and glanced at Chu Renjie; seeing the items in Chu Renjie’s hands, he already guessed his intention.

Without changing his expression, he spoke quietly, "Is that not Master Chu? What brings you here?"

Chu Renjie, with his head bowed, spoke, "Yin Tian, I apologize for earlier. These two items, I snatched them from you before, so now I want to sell them to you at a low price."

At this, Yin Tian couldn’t help but let out a chuckle, "Sell to me? They’re of no use to me."

Chu Renjie gritted his teeth, not daring to look up, frightened that Yin Tian would see the resentment in his eyes, "Yin Tian, my apologies are sincere; I hope you can forgive and forget."

Hearing Chu Renjie’s ’sincere’ words, Yin Tian feigned ignorance of the malice surrounding Chu Renjie, "Well... since you’re so earnest, I’ll agree then."

Before the look of joy could fully appear on Chu Renjie’s face, Yin Tian continued, "Here’s the deal, the Handheld Jade for twenty-five billion, the Golden Snow Lotus for one hundred seventy-five billion, totaling two hundred billion. If you’re okay with that, I’ll give you the money."

"What?"

Chu Renjie’s head snapped up instinctively, disbelievingly staring at Yin Tian, "You’re offering me half the price for items I bought for thirty-nine billion?"

Setting down his cards, Yin Tian folded his arms and looked at Chu Renjie with a smile, "Master Chu, you need to understand something."

"Right now, it’s you who’s asking for my help!"