CHAPTER 459 A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG WOMAN

"Seven million gold coins!"

An audible gasp went around the hall as soon as Ricky declared such an exorbitant amount. The room

fell silent after. The audience scoured for the source of such a bold declaration.

Their eyes fell on Ricky, Soar, and Tina. The people stood wide-eyed and silent, trying to decipher what

was going to happen next. Seven million gold coins were too good to be true; they must have misheard

the absurd amount—but they didn't. All of them wondered where these people came from. How could

they be so affluent?

They were confident that they did hear seven million gold coins, not five nor six.

Vito was left speechless. He had been worried that the item's price might fall around four million gold

coins. Five million gold coins was his target. But seven million gold coins? He was beyond elated to

Ricky's unexpected move. He couldn't stop his face from grinning ear to ear.

Everybody was familiar with his affinity for money. Rubbing elbows with rich people was one of his

favorite things to do.

Inside the private room, on the other hand, both Soar and Tina were just as surprised as everyone by

Ricky's quoted price. As soon as they saw the serious look and the confidence Ricky was donning,

they did not dare ask any further.

Soar was now more curious than ever about the mysterious thing Ricky had. What could it be that

could make Ricky bid such a high price?

Tina was brimming with tenderness. There was this longing and yearning for Ricky that was finally

being returned. Her heart was beating faster as she softly thought to herself, 'Maybe his heart is not

fully set on Grace just yet. Maybe I still have a chance to win him over. He wouldn't have quoted seven

million gold coins if he weren't enamored with me.'

Tina had such a deep affection for Ricky that she would not mind if he chose both her and Grace. She

would be satisfied as long as he loved her.

This was the martial world. Geniuses, strong warriors, and especially those with unique skills and

charm could make more than one woman fall for them.

Tina was born in a substantial family with strong men.

She knew well about that.

"Seven million gold coins! Seven million! Young master, I'm afraid we messed up powerful people!" the

old man from the Golden Leopard Valley announced to his young master, his voice quaking.

"So what if they can shell out seven million gold coins? That doesn't daunt me in the least. Are they

really from a powerful organization? Maybe he was just fortunate enough to find some expensive

valuable things by chance!" the young master shot back through gritted teeth. It wasn't fear that

overcame him—it was anger. He balled his fist in exasperation as his desire to kill rose.

"Where is Elder Robert?

Once the auction ends, let's do it and kill them!"

No one even dared to call out a higher price after such a brazen display. The silence was all that was

left on the premise as they all waited.

A strong force would only cooperate with another one force. If they were going to collaborate with more

than one force, they could have less part of the skeleton and less ruling power accordingly. That way, it

would not be worth it for them because what they would gain would be less valuable.

If paying three million meant they could take home half of the skeleton, they were willing to risk it. But if

they could only gain one-third, they would consider it a waste to pay two million for it.

Of course, no one was going to give in so easily.

Now that they couldn't win the skeleton during the bidding, they would come after the winner after the

auction was over.

They were determined to have it even if it meant getting their hands dirty.

Surprised by the turn of events, Vito took a long time to gather himself. He was over the moon. "It

seems that this is the final price since no one is calling out a higher rate. Okay then, the skeleton of a

spiritual emperor is yours now, my friends. Congratulations!" Vito declared, unable to contain his

euphoria and excitement.

"To my friends who won the items, please stay. Other people can leave now! I'll see you next time!"

As soon as he concluded, the warriors on the first, second, and third floor began to leave the hall.

However, they were still taking glances at the private room where Ricky was in.

After everyone left, a maid walked into Ricky's room and said reverently, "Please, my guests, wait for a

few more moments. The person in charge will come to visit you after dealing with the Golden Leopard

Valley."

"Ha-ha! Thank you for reminding us." Ricky laughed heartily in response.

After an hour or so, Vito came in.

The moment he entered into the room, he was already in a frenzy of delight. He began to greet Ricky,

Soar, and Tina with some claptrap. "Oh, how handsome you are!" he said to Ricky and Soar. Then he

turned to Tina and continued, "My God, what a beautiful lady!"

"I appreciate your compliments, but I'd prefer we get down to business as soon as possible. We just

want to get the items we won and leave here as early as possible. The longer I stay here, the more

warriors will be waiting for me outside. They are greedy," Ricky responded and laughed softly.

In all honesty, Ricky was quite surprised that such a fat man could be a strong upper spiritual king.

Actually Ricky immediately heightened his vigilance as soon as Vito stepped inside. He sent a

message to Soar and Tina, telling them to enter the Chaotic Fire Zone if they felt something dangerous.

Fortunately, so far, so good.

"Ha-ha! Yes, you are right. That was very careless of me," Vito replied. "Please, come with me."

They followed Vito and entered the inner hall. They were greeted with luxurious decorations. They

walked further until they reached a larger room, a young woman waiting inside.

She was wearing a veil and playing an ancient musical instrument. She was encapsulated by a

protective screen, preventing her from being seen by others.

The distance separating her from them was roughly around ten steps. Ricky would feel the

extraordinary aura emitted from her. She was very mysterious as she hid in the screen and the veil. Her

elegance and purity seemed to warn people to stay away from her.

'This woman is probably the person behind the Luxurious Chamber of Commerce, ' Ricky thought.

"My friends, this is the daughter of our chief, Pearl. She wants to personally meet you all since you

spent a large amount of money to bag the two valuable items," Vito introduced respectfully.

The woman named Pearl stopped playing the musical instrument. She stood up from the chair and

walked forward. She pulled the screen away and stopped in front of Ricky, Soar, and Tina.

Pearl stopped for a while as she observed Tina.

As a woman, she could feel that Tina was also powerful. She even thought that Tina might be even

stronger than her.

"It is my pleasure meeting you. My name is Pearl. Thank you for giving me the chance to see you,"

Pearl greeted them in a relatively arrogant tone.

Ricky frowned when he detected the hint of arrogance in her voice. He had this gut feeling that Pearl

probably was not a kind woman.

"My name is Ricky Nan!"

"My name is Soar Long!"

"My name is Tina Lian!" They introduced themselves one by one. Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Hearing their names, Pearl lowered her head and thought for a while, trying to remember whether she

had heard any of their last names.

"Tina Lian, a beautiful name," Pearl said softly with a smile.

Tina smiled back and nodded.

"Pearl, may I have a look at the items we just won?" Ricky had no intentions of having any of his time

wasted. He wanted to take his trophies and leave this place as soon as possible.

"Sure. They are on the way now," Pear said with a smile. She then clapped her hands slightly.

A maid came in clutching an average-sized box in her hands.

"This is the egg you won. Please show us your money. If my memory serves me right, you are going to

pay two point two million gold coins," Pearl said, the smile still resting on her face.

"Yes!" Ricky nodded and then took out two storage bags.

"In this storage bag there are one point eight million gold coins. And in another storage bag, there are

weapons and Treasures from Heaven and Earth worth four hundred thousand gold coins!"

Pearl sent a signal to Vito.

Vito approached Ricky and took the storage bags from him to inspect its contents. He released his

mind into the bags to calculate the total gold coins.

About fifteen minutes later, Vito nodded to Pearl.

Pearl then beckoned the maid. The maid then opened the box. Immediately, the aura containing

Golden Enlightening pervaded the surroundings.