Chapter 166: This man is too terrifying

Xiao Yunzhe immediately understood, first giving that Jewish person a provocative look, then he directly shouted out a sky‑high price: "Eight million."

Afterwards, he looked at that Jewish person with an unwilling gaze, and that Jewish person indeed immediately followed the price.

Soon, the price rose to twelve million.

Seeing that Jewish person's determination to win, Xiao Yunzhe stopped shouting when the price reached twenty million.

In the end, that piece of calligraphy and painting was knocked down to that Jewish person for twenty‑one million.

When that Jewish person looked at Xiao Yunzhe with a smug gaze, he saw the entire Xiao family remaining completely calm, showing no sign of having lost, while the other people in the auction hall either sympathized or sneered at that Jewish person.

Only then did that Jewish person realize he had been played.

"Dad, this trick of yours is too awesome!" Xiao Yunzhe said, laughing as he saw that Jewish person fuming.

"It's not that I'm great; it's just that the other side is too stupid." Xiao Ming replied.

"When someone's angry, they're prone to do irrational things—that Jewish person probably just hates our dad too much, hahaha!" Xiao Yuchun said playfully.

"What's worse is that he tried to use this auction to strike at our dad, but ended up losing so badly; I reckon he had to spend at least another twenty million, and anyone with a bit of sense wouldn't do something this stupid."

Xiao Yunzhe said this, casting an admiring glance at his own father.

He's impressive—his father had never directly confronted the other side before, yet in this first head‑on clash he managed to completely grasp the opponent's psychology.

Besides mocking that Jewish person's foolishness, the sense of crisis provoked by Xiao Ming grew a bit stronger among those present.

This man is just too terrifying.

Especially the several bigwigs from the United States all showed a hint of fear toward Xiao Ming; this person not only has vast wealth but also a frighteningly deep scheming mind, always remaining calm so that no one can guess his thoughts.

Likewise feeling threatened was the second young lady of Azure Melody.

When she arrived, her father had instructed her that she must definitely bring back the treasure they wanted, but looking at the current situation, her chances of winning are truly slim.

Azure Melody's strength, she considered herself strong enough, and with that strength as backing her confidence was full, but upon seeing Xiao Ming she suddenly lost her nerve.

She had a feeling that today, Xiao Ming would be her biggest obstacle.

But she had her father's instructions weighing on her, so for now she could only wait and see.

The auction proceeded quickly; in less than an hour the preliminary jewelry and such minor items were finished.

Next came the focus of this auction, the several treasures of Wuxingguo.

"Up next for bidding is the Dragon Phoenix Crown!" the announcer proclaimed loudly.

As soon as the announcer's words finished, the venue suddenly burst with exclamations.

Afterwards, the announcer said nothing more, simply having someone bring the crown to be auctioned onto the stage, presenting it before everyone.

Sure enough, it's a treasure—just as it was lifted up, everyone was stunned.

The phoenix crown symbolizes the highest honor for women.

This treasure was seized during that unforgettable war period by those destructive elements through vicious means.

And now it appeared before Xiao Ming and these Wuxingguo people; to them it was not merely an object, but more like their kin, their compatriots.

What they want today is to let this compatriot return to the embrace of the motherland.

This is also what every Wuxingguo citizen longs for.

"Everyone, I announce that the bidding starts now, the opening bid is two hundred million, and each raise must be no less than one million."

Two hundred million—just that figure alone makes many people hesitate to step forward.

The first to make a move was the big commercial family from Mi Guo, Esmo Blair of the Esmo Group.

As soon as this treasure appeared, he was conquered by its exquisite beauty.

First, the treasure is sufficiently exquisite; second, the focus of this auction is Wuxingguo's treasures, which is no longer a contest between individuals but represents some meaning between nations.

If one could bring Wuxingguo's treasure back home, it would prove to other nations that they are stronger than Wuxingguo.

"Two hundred ten million." Blair bid.

"Two hundred forty million." Next bidding was the CEO of the largest Euro‑American commercial group, Jiaersi.

Hearing the price climb so swiftly, some people hadn't even had a chance to act before they chose to give up.

This bunch of bigwigs treats money like paper.

"Three hundred million." At this point, the Wu Family of Wuxingguo's four major conglomerates made a move, jumping straight to three hundred million.

"Three hundred thirty million." This raise came from a Mi Guo commercial magnate, Aisa Ya.

Wu Xingwang of the Wu Family's face twitched slightly, then he directly called out: "Four hundred million."

"Four hundred fifty million." At this moment, a magnate from a commercial street in Mi Guo spoke up again.

"Five hundred million." Ali's Manager Ma finally couldn't hold back and began bidding.

He opened with a jump to five hundred million, then afterward he gave those foreign business magnates a cold, piercing look.

Those business magnates sneered, laughing, "This Wuxingguo person thinks that paltry sum will bring the treasure back home? Dream on!"

Then, the conglomerate boss from Star Stripe Country, which ranks among the world's top ten luxury groups, Majieli, arrogantly shouted his bid: "Six hundred million."

As soon as that bid was shouted, everyone on site was stunned—this is US dollars, after all.

Although many people really like this Wuxingguo treasure, the bidding is truly too discouraging.

Has it already reached five hundred million?

Manager Ma gave a wry, helpless smile; he had come mentally prepared, but reality far exceeded his expectations—just as the auction began, this treasure fetched such a high price, so what about the two items still to come?

He differs from those foreigners; they bid out of love for the treasure, whereas he acts out of duty, carrying the hopes of his countrymen, hoping to bring Wuxingguo's treasure back home.

"This price has long far surpassed my budget; even if I hold firm, I don't see those foreigners letting go." Manager Ma said helplessly.

Actually, setting aside patriotic sentiment, this price has already far exceeded the treasure's worth; it looks as if those foreigners intend to grind him down to the bitter end.

"Eight hundred million." At that moment, Xiao Ming suddenly spoke up.

As soon as he shouted that price, everyone present was stunned.

No one expected that this Wuxingguo bigwig would stay silent—silent—then, when he finally spoke, he would shout out such a high price.