"This is not only a work of art, but also a witness to history."
“Its unique glaze color and exquisite craftsmanship make it a coveted treasure among collectors.”
"The starting bid for this treasure is three million."
There was silence in the venue, and then the bidding started.
"three million!"
A gentleman sitting in the front row spoke first, his voice calm but firm.
"Three and a half million!"
Immediately afterwards, a woman in a high-end evening dress raised the auction sign.
"four million!"
Another middle-aged man quickly increased the price, his eyes revealing his desire for this piece of porcelain.
Xiao Ye was attracted by this bidding atmosphere, and he felt his heartbeat speed up.
He looked at Zhao Yasi and found that she was also observing the auction process intently.
"Four and a half million!"
The voice spoke again, this time from a young collector with a challenge in his eyes.
As the bidding continued to rise, the atmosphere in the venue became more tense and exciting.
Each price increase seems to set off a wave of emotion, causing people's emotions to rise and fall.
Zhao Jianye turned to Xiao Ye and said.
“See, that’s the beauty of auctions.”
Xiao Ye nodded and turned his eyes to the porcelain on the table again.
With the successful auction of Xuande porcelain from the Ming Dynasty, the atmosphere of the entire venue was pushed to a new climax.
The host caught on to the enthusiasm and immediately announced the launch of the second lot.
His voice is still full of charm and magnetism, attracting every audience present.
"The next lot is a precious cultural relic from the Tang Dynasty."
It's a helmet.
The host's words echoed in the venue.
“This helmet is not only well-preserved, but it also has extraordinary historical significance.”
“It once belonged to a famous general, and its exquisite and unique decoration shows the high level of Tang Dynasty craftsmanship.
"The starting bid for this treasure is one million."
Bidding sounds rang out again at the venue.
"One million!" The first bidder was a young entrepreneur, his voice full of determination.
"One and a half million!" A middle-aged collector quickly raised the price, his eyes shining with determination.
Xiao Ye and Zhao Yasi looked at each other, their eyes showing excitement and curiosity about the auction.
Zhao Yasi said softly to Xiao Ye.
"The helmet is very famous in the antiques community and a lot of people want to get their hands on it."
"Two million!"
An old man in traditional clothing bid calmly, his voice revealing deep emotion for the artifact.
Bidding sounds were heard one after another in the venue, and each bid was like a wave of unrest, arousing tension in the venue.
Xiao Ye noticed that neither Zhao Jianye nor Zhao Gangyan participated in the bidding. They seemed to be waiting for something quietly.
Curiosity drove him to ask Zhao Jianye softly.
"Uncle Third, you don't seem to be interested in these auctions. Are you waiting for something?"
Zhao Jianye turned to Xiao Ye with a mysterious smile on his face.
"Young man, you are very observant."
"Actually, we are all waiting for tonight's finale, the legendary national treasure."
"It is said that this national treasure is an extremely precious antique with extraordinary historical and artistic value."
Xiao Ye's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"A national treasure? That must be very special."
Zhao Gangyan also joined the conversation.
"Yes, this national treasure is the highlight of this auction."
“It is not only a precious antique, but also carries profound historical and cultural significance.
After hearing this, Xiao Ye felt excited and looking forward to it.
He imagined what the mysterious national treasure looked like, and at the same time felt the influence and status of the Zhao family in the antique world.
Xiao Ye's eyes were fixed on the stage. When the host introduced the next lot with a mysterious atmosphere, the entire venue's attention was attracted.
This time it’s a seemingly ordinary black stone.
The host's voice was full of mystery.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next lot looks like just an ordinary piece of ink carbon, but it actually has a history of more than three thousand years."
"The starting price for this rare piece of ancient ink carbon is 500,000 yuan."
The atmosphere in the venue was ignited again, and many collectors began to whisper, showing no interest at all in this inconspicuous piece of ink carbon.
A strong intuition arose in Xiao Ye's heart.
He activated his divine eye ability and stared at the piece of ink.
Under his special gaze, the surface of the black carbon began to become transparent, revealing the secrets hidden inside.
He was surprised to find that there was an ancient key hidden inside Mo Tan.
[The key from five thousand years ago, the key used to open a certain tomb]
An ancient key from five thousand years ago may be the key to a certain tomb.
A discovery like this is an incredibly valuable opportunity for any antique collector.
However, Xiao Ye soon felt powerless because he realized that he did not have enough funds to bid for this treasure.
His mood turned from excitement to depression, and his heart was full of struggle and helplessness.
For him who has just entered this industry, it is undoubtedly a huge blow to be unable to do anything when faced with the opportunity of such a rare treasure.
He sighed quietly, feeling extremely disappointed.
Although he can see the secrets hidden beneath the surface, this ability will not help him obtain this treasure.
Zhao Jianye noticed the change in Xiao Ye's expression and asked sideways.
"What's wrong, Xiao Ye?"
"It seems that you are very interested in this piece of black carbon."
Xiao Ye turned to Zhao Jianye, with a hint of hesitation and embarrassment on his face.
"Uncle Third, I am indeed very interested in this piece of black carbon, but I don't have that much money on hand right now."
When Zhao Yasi heard this, a firm light flashed in her eyes, and she said without hesitation.
"Xiao Ye, since you think this piece of black carbon is valuable, let me buy it for you."
Xiao Ye showed a surprised expression and shook his head quickly.
"YELTS, this won't work. I can't let you spend so much money on me."
"No reward for no merit!"
Zhao Yasi insisted.
"Xiao Ye, this is not a matter of no reward for no merit."
"I trust your vision. If this piece of black carbon is really valuable, then buying it is also an investment for me."
The dispute between the two attracted the attention of those around them.
Zhao Jianye looked at them, a smile flashed in his eyes, and he interrupted.
"Xiao Ye, IELTS's proposal is not undesirable."
"You have a special insight into this piece of ink carbon, which is a value in itself."
"Moreover, if this piece of black carbon is really valuable in the future, you two can share it together."
Xiao Ye was still hesitant, his heart wavering between reason and emotion.
