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"The Wang Family. What is the second young master of the Wang Family doing here?"

"Shouldn't he be grieving with his family?"

"You guys don't know, but Wang Chen and Wang Jian didn't get along too well. So, it's not surprising that he's here today."

Meanwhile, third Young Master Yu, Yu Wei's, face was red, but just as he opened his mouth to retort, he heard in his mind:

[Young Master Yu, winners in life speak with action, not with mere words.]

[You're right.] Yu Wei nodded his head gratefully at his guard and shot Wang Jian a disdainful glance, confusing him.

Meanwhile, Meng Ruo watched their interactions quietly. Inwardly, she was dancing in joy. A percentage of all successful bids would be given to her. Not only that, with there being many rich young masters in the venue today, without their parents accompanying them, she was confident she could trick them into bidding higher. The higher they bid, the more she would get.
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Furthermore, at this rate, it seemed she would obtain the Jade Essence Bracelet for free.

While Meng Ruo was in a daze, Wang Jian's voice echoed, "Miss Meng Ruo, announce the starting bid. Don't worry, no one can outbid me. The Jade Essence Bracelet is as good as yours."

"I trust the mighty Young Master Wang Jian." Meng Ruo smiled sweetly at him, causing his heart to flutter and many others to curse Wang Jian in their hearts, especially Yu Wei.

"Esteemed Guests, the bidding for the Jade Essence Bracelet will start at 1,000 Gold Coins." Meng Ruo declared as she gracefully raised her hand. Her Spatial Ring glowed, and a wooden gavel appeared clasped in her hand, which she light struck the air before her.

*Clang*

A clear metallic ring resonated throughout the auction hall, signaling the start of the auction.

The words, '1,000 Gold Coins' appeared on the screen.

1,100 Gold Coins - Fanged Serpent

1,200 Gold Coins - Peng Ting

1,300 Gold Coins - Su Yew

1,400 Gold Coins - Han Wa

Almost instantly after the first bid was placed, in rapid succession more bids accompanied by names appeared on the screen.

However, the auction had just begun, so the true contenders remained silent and simply watched the numbers rise.

"1,500 Gold Coins." Yu Wei's voice rang out confidently, shocking many in the crowd and a few to disdainfully smirk.

"Can we call out bids? I thought we weren't allowed to." An innocent-looking young girl in the venue asked what many first-timer guests were thinking but were too afraid to voice out for fear of offending Yu Wei.

Meng Ruo smiled sweetly at the young girl, "Miss, calling out bids is not forbidden. If you wish to do so, you are more than happy to.

Meng Ruo then pointed at the screen, as she continued, "Look at the screen, Young Master Yu We's bid has been registered by a receptionist."

Though I advise using the Auction Tablets for anonymous bidding." Meng Ruo kindly advised the young girl and the rest.

The young girl nodded her head in understanding, while the other first-time guests silently took note.

"Wang Jian, weren't you going to slap this Young Master with money? Why are you quiet now? Could it be that the Wang Family spent all their Gold Coins on today's funeral?" Yu Wei mocked the red-robed Wang Jian.

In response, Wang Jian's lips curled into a disdainful smirk as he raised his hand lazily, "This Young Master was waiting for the right moment to bid, but since your parents haven't taught you to respect your seniors, I'll teach you in their place. Miss Meng Ruo, I'd like to bid 2,000 Gold Coins."

"What? 2,000 Gold Coins? Young Master Wang raised the previous bid by 500 Gold Coins!"

Instantly, gasps of shock and sighs of admiration echoed in the venue.

"Haah, I wish I had that kind of money."

"As expected of Young Master Wang. You truly have a discerning eye. A young man should be bold and domineering." Meng Ruo praised admiringly. "Are there any higher bids?" She asked, casting a brief glance at Yu Wei, knowing he would not stop after the earlier provocation.

Just as Meng Ruo expected, Yu Wei's response was immediate, "2,100 Gold Coins."

"It seems the Yu Family doesn't favor you much, Yu Wei." Wang Jian chuckled meaningfully. "2,500 Gold Coins. That's how a real Young Master bids."

"Whether this Young Master bids 1 Gold Coin or 500 Gold Coins more, it doesn't matter." Yu Wei shrugged and then glanced at the screen. "2,600 Gold Coins."

As soon as the words left his lips, the screen changed, displaying:

2,600 Gold Coins - Yu Wei

However, the highest bid was short-lived as Wang Jian quickly countered with a bid of his own.

"3,000 Gold Coins."

'Hehehe! It's time for Lily to finally make a bid!' Lily pressed enter and waited for the chaos to ensue.

Instantly, the previous highest bid was replaced with the following:

3,001 Gold Coins - James Orchard

Once the new highest bid appeared on the screen, the entire venue turned quiet that if a pin drip were to fall, at that very moment, it would be as loud as a Dragon's roar.

"Hehehehe~! Their faces! Big Brother Lucian, do you see those faces?" Lily pointed gleefully at the shocked faces below.

Her beautiful, melodic giggles spread in the VVVIP Room.

"Oops!" Lily's eyes widened when she realized her real voice had come out, hurriedly she shut her mouth, but the damage had already been done. Luckily for her, everyone in the room knew of her real appearance, except for James, who did not care what she looked like.

A wry smile appeared on Lucian's face as he looked between the screen displaying the current highest bidder, Lily, and James.

'So… this is the name she chose. Mischievous Pixie would have been more apt of a name.'

[She wants to see the world burn. The Host should be careful.] The System advised jokingly.

"Sir James, this… I-" But before Fenwick could apologize on behalf of Lily, James waved his hand and cut him off, "It's fine. I don't mind if the young lady uses my name."

"Haah. Thank you, Sir James." Garrett bowed in gratitude. Had it been anyone else, they would have wanted his sister's head.

"Does that mean I can use Sir James' name to bid?" Hervy asked with his face still plastered on the glass wall --- his eyes never leaving the beautiful sight.

"Haha, I would appreciate it, if you don't," James said. Lily was an exception because of her extremely close relationship with Lucian.

Then, a few moments later, those on the first floor finally recovered from their shock and simultaneously glanced up at the only occupied VVVIP Room.

"James Orchard? As in The James Orchard!?"

"Now it makes sense! Only Sir James is worthy of the honor of occupying the VVVIP Room."

"Doesn't that mean we're screwed?"

"Of course not! At Dragon Phoenix Auction House, status only gets you better treatment. As for who will win the Jade Essence Bracelet? That is still up in the air."

It was unknown who whispered those last sentences, but as soon as he finished speaking, the people in the venue were enlightened.

With that, a few people who were eyeing the Jade Essence Bracelet from the start, using their Mana began bidding.

3,050 Gold Coins - Anonymous

3,100 Gold Coins - Ethereal Fairy

3,110 Gold Coins - Lightning Demon

But compared to Yu Wei and Wang Jian, they were more frugal with their money.

'Humph! Lily will be the final winner. 3,111 Gold Coins.' Since she had not been refused by James, she continued to bid using his name.

This time, the guests were not as shocked as before and continued to bid.

"3,200 Gold Coins." Wang Jian said after a moment, but compared to his earlier domineering tone. he was more subdued. 'You might be an Orchard hailing from the grand Orchard Family, but you still aren't comparable to this Young Master in status.'

Yu Wei also thought the same as Wang Jian. "3,300 Gold Coins."

As Young Masters of the Yu and Wang Families, they knew a bit of how the Orchard Family worked. The Orchard Family was akin to a Guild but closer in terms of relationship; however, that was it. Even if James was offended by their bidding, he would not be able to use the Orchard Family to take revenge against them.

"Humph!" Lily snorted and typed in another bid.

3,301 Gold Coins - James Orchard.

Meanwhile, as the bidding continued, Meng Rou's eyes were sparkling.

'Anonymous bidding is truly a revolutionary method.'

If it was any other Auction House after James had first placed his bet, the guests would have given up betting in fear of offending him. However, with the Auction Tablet, such fears were unfounded. The guests could calmly bet without worrying about the obvious difference in status and Mage Rank.