Besides those, Jiang Yuan also acquired several other auction items, each with excellent effects, which won't be described one by one.
At this moment.
Many people at the auction site occasionally looked at Jiang Yuan, secretly investigating his background.
After all, Jiang Yuan's bids were always extremely generous and decisive, making it impossible for others to compete. Even if someone tried to overbid, they couldn't come close.
However, they were destined not to find much information, at most only knowing that Jiang Yuan came from China.
As the auctioneer's hammer fell again and again, rare items found new owners.
Unbeknownst to them, the auction reached the target item for most people present.
"The next auction item is a very high-quality nian stone. Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you are all aware of the use and value of this treasure, so I will not elaborate further. The starting price is five hundred million, with each bid not less than ten million. You may begin bidding now." The emcee carefully held a basketball-sized nian stone with both hands and introduced it loudly.
This nian stone was entirely a brilliant silver, with a crystal-clear texture, and its surface was covered with mysterious patterns resembling spiraling nebulae. Just one glance would make one realize its extraordinary nature.
The bidding quickly began, with someone immediately shouting a high price of one billion.
One must know that a small nian stone of ordinary quality could sell for between one billion and one and a half billion. This nian stone, being of such high quality, was bound to fetch an even more astonishing price.
Sure enough, in just one minute, the bid had already soared to two point eight billion.
In the luxurious private room, after carefully estimating the price of the nian stone, Eileen decisively said, "Catopa, bid three point five billion."
Catopa did not hesitate, immediately raising the bid to three point five billion, an increase of seven hundred million, which shocked the entire hall.
"Grand Duke Eileen bid three point five billion, should we continue bidding?"
"The reasonable price for this nian stone is probably between three point five billion and four billion."
After a brief discussion, everyone rejoined the fierce bidding.
Eileen was determined to get this nian stone. She was not only a powerful Water System mage but also a Psychic Mage. This nian stone had a great auxiliary effect on her cultivation and was exactly what she urgently needed.
She continued to bid, pushing the price up to four billion. At this price, any further bidding would clearly be an overbid.
Everyone fell into hesitation; at this point, only a few people could still afford to bid.
"Five billion!" Liu Xian's excited voice suddenly rang out in the auction hall, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
To bid five billion at once?
Is this Asian person from the Zhao family of China?
But a cash flow of five billion, even for the wealthy Zhao family, would not be so easily produced for a nian stone, would it?
Such a casual bid, and an overbid of a full one billion at once!
"Catopa, who is that Asian person?" Eileen asked, pouting slightly, a little unhappy.
"I don't know, no relevant information has been found yet," Catopa shook his head helplessly, then added, "But judging from his bank level, his funds are estimated to be no less than twenty billion."
Upon hearing this, Eileen sighed, "Oh, I really want this nian stone, but his bid is simply too high. Never mind, there will be other nian stones for auction later. No one should compete with me for an ordinary one, right?"
Catopa's gaze sharpened, his expression serious, and he said in a deep voice, "Next time, no one will contend with Your Excellency for a nian stone, I swear on the honor of a family knight!"
"Fair bidding, Catopa." Eileen reminded him with a slightly serious expression.
"I understand." Catopa replied calmly.
Eileen nodded gently and turned her head to look outside the private room.
She did not continue to bid, and no one else wanted to add to the high price of five billion.
The emcee scanned the surroundings and, seeing no one bid for a long time, brought the hammer down heavily for the third time.
"Five billion, sold! Congratulations to this Asian gentleman for acquiring this supreme nian stone!"
Jiang Yuan's lips curved slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.
The entire bidding process was quite smooth, and he even gained some unexpected surprises.
This trip to London made him very satisfied.
"Let's go, we'll take our things back to the hotel!" Jiang Yuan stood up impatiently.
Following the attendant, he successfully collected all the purchased items and returned directly to the hotel.
As soon as he returned to the hotel room, Jiang Yuan sat on the soft sofa, preparing to absorb the Tyrant Barren Thunder.
All Elemental Seeds have sentience; the higher the level of the Elemental Seed, the more difficult it is to tame. Of course, this excludes Elemental Seeds with a gentle nature, such as Mo Fan's Crimson Flame.
And Tyrant Barren Thunder is a typical example of a volatile Elemental Seed.
The Tyrant Barren Thunder's temper was equally volatile.
The moment Jiang Yuan took it out of the specially made vessel, dozens of electric snakes burst forth.
The entire room was instantly ravaged by lightning, furniture and walls suffering, and charred marks quickly appeared.
Jiang Yuan frowned slightly, his right hand shot out like lightning, tightly grasping the Tyrant Barren Thunder, and squeezed hard.
In an instant.
The violent lightning rapidly contracted.
A trembling sensation emanated from the Tyrant Barren Thunder's sentience.
When Jiang Yuan released his hand again, the Tyrant Barren Thunder in his hand was no longer as volatile as before.
At this moment, it was like a small ball emitting a soft light, quietly suspended in the air.
This made the absorption much simpler.
Jiang Yuan brought it into his body, officially beginning the absorption.
Liu Xian watched quietly from the side, Jiang Yuan's focused figure reflected in her eyes.
She recalled everything that had happened recently and felt as if she were dreaming.
She was inexplicably targeted by a Vampire, and then, in a muddled state, she was transformed into a Vampire.
But after becoming a Vampire, she didn't feel anything bad about it.
Now she had a long life and no longer had to rush around working to earn money.
The wealth given by the King was enough for her and her sister to spend a lifetime. Compared to her previous exhausting work, her current life was simply too good.
If possible, Liu Xian planned to tell her sister Liu Ru about her identity as a Vampire after returning to China.
The two sisters must always depend on each other.
...
Not long after, the Tyrant Barren Thunder was completely absorbed by Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan slowly opened his eyes, feeling the new, explosive power within him. A strong urge surged within him, wishing he could immediately cast lightning magic in the room.
However, after he activated his Overclocked state, this urge gradually dissipated.
"Should we book tickets to go back home?" Liu Xian asked softly from the side.
Jiang Yuan gently shook his head, leaned back on the sofa, and leisurely said, "I'll go back in a while, I'll stay here for a bit first."
He was not in a hurry to return home; he also planned to find more treasures at the auctions here to take back with him.