63: Chapter 63 Showcasing Wealth, Leaving No One Unpunished

At dusk, the auction was held as scheduled.

The Tianque Auction House was brightly lit and bustling with noise.

The main hall was packed with people, and even the aisles were full!

The Heaven-tier private rooms on the third floor were also fully lit; the curtains had special shielding Formations, making it impossible to see the identities of those inside.

But those who could sit in the Heaven-tier private rooms were either from Imperial Clans or Longevity Families, or at the very least, descendants of reclusive experts!

In the Heaven-tier No. 3 private room, Ru Shuang sat beside Gu Chen, her gaze passing through the crystal window to look at the auction stage downstairs!

Li Shuangxu was still feeling pained over those five million Spirit Stones, muttering, "Five million High-Grade Spirit Stones just to rent a room; this auction house's business is too easy to run!"

"Small change." Gu Chen picked up his teacup, his tone very casual.

After all, this money really was just small change!

Besides, money spent to woo a girl is worth it!

The Old Ancestor definitely wouldn't say anything to him if he knew.

Li Shuangxu's mouth twitched!

Five million High-Grade Spirit Stones is small change?

He didn't know how deep the Gu Family's foundation was, but looking at Gu Chen's understated expression, he feared this was truly just a drop in the ocean!

A day of envying the rich!

Beside Gu Chen, a feeling she had never experienced before surged in Ru Shuang's heart!

This person was different from every other clan descendant she had ever met!

He spent money without blinking, but it wasn't for show; it was an innate confidence!

It was as if these Spirit Stones were truly just numbers in his eyes!

To Gu Chen, they really were just numbers!

He had never earned Spirit Stones, but spending them was certainly satisfying!

In her mind, her grandfather's voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of a smile, "Girl, this kid is not bad! Rich, capable, and has a background! He is a good choice!"

Ru Shuang's face flushed red instantly, "Grandfather! What are you saying!"

Grandfather chuckled and said nothing more, quietly waiting for the auction to begin.

Downstairs, a white-haired elder with an extraordinary demeanor walked onto the auction stage!

As soon as he spoke, his voice spread throughout the venue, "Welcome everyone to the Tianque Auction House! The old rules apply: the highest bidder wins! Every item tonight is a masterpiece, and the grand finale items are treasures rarely seen in ten thousand years!

"Everyone, prepare your Spirit Stones!"

On the auction stage, as soon as the white-haired elder finished speaking, the atmosphere of the entire venue was ignited!

Everyone's gaze focused on the stage, looking forward to the appearance of the first auction item!

"The first auction item, the Flowing Cloud Sword, Saint King level, tailored specifically for women! The blade is lightweight, and the spiritual power flows like moving clouds and flowing water. The starting price is eight hundred thousand High-Grade Spirit Stones!"

An attendant walked onto the stage carrying a silver-white longsword. A faint light flowed across the blade; one could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary item!

In the Heaven-tier No. 3 private room, Ru Shuang's gaze was drawn to the sword. She leaned forward slightly, a flash of surprise in her eyes!

She hadn't expected the first item to be a Saint King weapon so suitable for a woman, and a sword at that!

Her fingers moved slightly, as if she were thinking about something!

Gu Chen noticed her small movement and immediately raised his placard, "One million."

Li Shuangxu was stunned for a moment, "Young Master Gu, why are you buying a sword? Don't you already have a sword?"

"To give to someone." Gu Chen said casually.

Ru Shuang turned her head and looked at him with some surprise: "Young Master Gu, I..."

"Small change!"

Gu Chen interrupted her, his tone casual.

Someone in the hall placed a bid.

"One million one hundred thousand."

"One million five hundred thousand."

Gu Chen raised his placard again!

The other party fell silent!

Although Saint King weapons were rare, one million five hundred thousand was already a significant markup; it wasn't worth clashing with someone in a Heaven-tier private room!

The auctioneer brought down the hammer; the Flowing Cloud Sword belonged to Gu Chen!

Ru Shuang opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, she didn't speak.

In truth, she was just surprised by the quality of the sword and hadn't actually wanted it.

But Gu Chen had already bought it and even said it was to give to someone.

Give it to whom?

The answer was self-evident!

Ru Shuang's face flushed slightly, and she didn't speak!

For the next few auction items, Gu Chen had originally not intended to bid.

But every time Ru Shuang reacted slightly—leaning forward, her fingers moving, or a flash of light appearing in her eyes—he would immediately raise his placard!

For the third item, a ten-thousand-year-old Snow Lotus, Ru Shuang gave a soft "Oh," and Gu Chen bid two million to win it!

For the fifth item, a scroll of ice-attribute Cultivation Technique, Ru Shuang looked at it twice, and Gu Chen bid three million to win it!

For the seventh item, a piece of Ice Silk soft armor, Ru Shuang subconsciously touched the hem of her clothes, and Gu Chen bid five million to win it!

In total, Gu Chen had already spent over twenty million High-Grade Spirit Stones!

Li Shuangxu and Gu Qingshan sat in the back, going from initial shock to later numbness, and now to confusion!

The two looked at each other and sighed simultaneously!

"Why is the Young Lord buying all these things?" Gu Qingshan asked in a low voice.

Li Shuangxu thought for a moment: "Who knows! Probably to give to someone?"

He glanced at Ru Shuang, then at Gu Chen.

"But that girl doesn't seem to have said she wanted them!"

"Did Gu Chen misunderstand something?"

"Don't know, but as long as Young Master Gu is happy! Besides, the Old Ancestor is rich!"

In Ru Shuang's mind, her grandfather's voice rang out again, this time filled with deep surprise, "Girl, why is this kid bidding on everything? Did you move just now?"

Ru Shuang said helplessly in her heart, "Grandfather, I just thought that soft armor looked nice and looked at it a bit longer! I didn't want it!"

Grandfather was silent for a moment, "Well, he's already bought it! And spent five million!"

Ru Shuang opened her mouth, wanting to tell Gu Chen not to bid anymore, but every time the words reached her lips, Gu Chen had already raised his placard!

She couldn't find the time to speak!

What was she supposed to do?

The auction continued!

For the eighth, ninth, and tenth items, Gu Chen seemed to have entered 'clearing out the shelves' mode; no matter what the item was, he would raise his placard!

He bid on Medicinal Pills, Materials, Magic Treasures, and even a common ten-thousand-year-old Lingzhi!

The placard for the Heaven-tier No. 3 private room was almost never put down!

The people in the hall no longer wanted to compete!

People in other private rooms on the third floor also started to become dissatisfied!

In the Heaven-tier No. 5 private room, someone's expression became increasingly ugly!

He had come to the auction this time with the goal of getting a piece of Artifact Refining Material, but it had been snatched by Gu Chen!

In the Heaven-tier No. 2 private room, a white-haired young man snorted coldly, "Who is this person? Why is he snatching everything?"

In the Heaven-tier No. 6 private room, an aged voice said calmly, "Investigate the origins of the Heaven-tier No. 3 private room! There aren't many families in the entire Central Province who dare to spend money like this!"

But these voices were isolated within their respective private rooms, and Gu Chen could not hear them!

He only knew that every time Ru Shuang moved, he would buy an item!

Ru Shuang finally couldn't help it and said softly, "Young Master Gu, you don't have to bid on every single item."

"It's all small change."

Gu Chen turned his head to look at her and smiled.

Ru Shuang was speechless!

She looked at Gu Chen's profile, and an indescribable feeling surged in her heart.

The way this person spent money was truly very attractive!

Men who spend money are the most handsome!

By the second half of the auction, Gu Chen had already spent nearly one hundred million High-Grade Spirit Stones!

Li Shuangxu silently calculated the bill in his heart, then decided to stop calculating!

Anyway, the Gu Family's money had nothing to do with him!

Ru Shuang's grandfather fell completely silent!

He had lived for nearly ten thousand years and had seen many spendthrifts, but he had never seen one who spent like this!

What was even more terrifying was that after this kid spent the money, he didn't even blink, as if what he was spending wasn't Spirit Stones, but rocks!

Is this right?