genius divination

Chapter 113 Auction

On Sunday afternoon, the brightly lit auction hall was already full of celebrities and rich people.

The auctioneer who presided over the auction smiled and said: "Please pay attention, everyone, although I may not be able to make everyone return with a full load, at least you will feel that this trip is worthwhile. Because next, you will see our auction I think you already have the auction brochure, but the real thing is far more attractive than the photos and documents. Well, please look at our first lot, the gilt Buddha statue of the Tang Dynasty. This is a…”

Sitting among the crowd, Kikube Zongzo watched the auction indifferently.These so-called art treasures did not arouse his interest at all, he only came for specific objects.He looked at the auction brochure in his hand again, and raised the sign in his hand without interest.It wasn't until he photographed an ancient Ming Dynasty engraved book that he raised his head and his eyes lit up.

This is exactly one of Qiu Nuo's collections.Slightly damaged pages, a faint scent of magic power flowing.Kikube Sozo immediately raised the sign in his hand.

"Hehe... Mr. No. [-], wearing glasses, looks like an intellectual. He has a special liking for ancient books, calligraphy and painting, but you are obviously a little too excited, because I haven't announced the starting price yet." The auctioneer joked in good faith, There was a burst of easy laughter.A successful auctioneer must completely control the atmosphere of the entire auction.The auctioneer was obviously very witty, and his teasing seemed to ease the tension of the bidding a lot.

And Kikube Zongzang just looked at him coldly, and did not put down the sign in his hand.

"The engraved ancient book "Five Elements and Six Jia Xun" of the Ming Dynasty confirms the ancient Chinese Shushu culture. Since there are very few ancient books in this version, the one I am showing you is now an isolated copy. The paper is exquisite and the font is clear. It is a rare treasured ancient book. Its starting price is 20 Renminbi." The auctioneer introduced with a smile.

"It seems that this is one of Kikube Zongzang's goals." Feng Yuan whispered.

"Don't move, be careful that Jube Zongzang finds us. Although this book is ordinary, it only discusses the principles of the five elements and six armors. But there are obviously traces of magical power on the book." Fan Jiannan whispered, "Look slowly , what other plans does he have?"

"30."

"35." Kikube Zongzang raised his sign again.

"I'll offer 40!" Someone bid again.

"Okay, the current price of the printed and isolated ancient book "Five Elements and Six Jia Xun" in the Ming Dynasty is already 40. Who else has a higher bid? Everyone knows that an isolated ancient book represents the only surviving book, and it also represents a huge appreciation potential .Is there any other bidder?" The auctioneer said with a smile. "I announce 40 once..."

"50!" Kikube Sozo calmly raised his sign.This time no one bid against him again.

"The price has already reached 50. 50 once... 30 for the second time, [-] for the third time! Deal!!! This ancient book belongs to you, Mr. No. [-]." The auction hammer was knocked down, and Kikube Zongzo smiled slightly.

"Is this ancient book worth so much money?" Feng Yuan whispered.

"It's hard to determine the value of such things. In the eyes of those who need it, a thousand dollars is not easy, and in the eyes of those who don't need it, it is worthless. And it changes with time and the environment." Fan Jiannan smiled lightly, "If it wasn't for Jube Zongzang, he needed to understand ancient times. Yin Yang Liu Xiang, do you think he will buy these things at a high price? In other words, would you rather have a roll of clean and soft toilet paper when you go to the bathroom, or would you rather have such an ancient book with obvious signs of mold?"

"Pfft..." Feng Yuan covered his mouth, glared at him and said, "Disgusting! Your analogy is really vulgar."

"Keep watching, there will be a good show today." Fan Jiannan laughed softly, a sly smile appeared on his face.

The auction went smoothly, and the enthusiasm for participating in the auction was triggered by the bewitching voice of the auctioneer several times.Including the ancient book, Kikube Zongzang had already photographed the three items he needed.Just as he was about to leave early, the auctioneer suddenly said, "In addition to the works of art in our auction brochure, we temporarily added a very peculiar modern art treasure. Now please look at this impressionist painting, its name is ,witch."

Kikube Zongzang was not moved at all, he didn't believe that there was anything else that could tempt him.But the name of this painting moved his heart, and when he turned his head to look at it, he was completely stunned.Intense and bright colors, blurred silhouettes, praying arms, the strong visual impact caused by it can take away people's mind almost instantly.

But what moved Kikube Zongzang the most was that there was a faintly visible pentagram in this painting, exuding strong fluctuations in magic power.And there seems to be an implied sixth character in the middle of the pentagram, which is the sixth character other than earth, water, wind, fire and space.Kikube Zongzang tried his best to read the word clearly, but felt a tingling sensation in his eyes, and suddenly tears were shed.

"The six-element ancient hexagram...and it's an ancient number hexagram." Jubu Zongzang sat back again, but kept his eyes fixed on the painting.He saw a certain familiar feeling from that painting, which seemed to be the ancient technique of Liugua that he was looking for so hard.The author of this painting is not only a magician, but also a master who is proficient in Yin-Yang Liuxiang Hexagrams.The day when the Wushu people get together is getting closer and closer, and they urgently need to improve the content of the real Wulun book.

Onmyoji are now a group of drowning people, and the only straw they hold on to is some ancient books and remnants of mana information.Although this painting is old, it is definitely not an antiquity.This means that there is a person who may hold the secrets from the ancient Yin-Yang Liuxiang hexagram.Kikube Zongzang's heart was beating very hard. He knew that his discovery would be the prelude to the discovery of a huge secret.

Fan Jiannan and Feng Yuan looked at each other and smiled, "The fish is about to take the bait."

"It is impossible to verify who made this painting, but its artistic expression is not inferior to that of any well-known painter. Perhaps this is the work of a famous painter who was buried and unknown to the world. And this It is a painting with magical power. I don’t know if you have felt it, but it is really difficult for us to take our eyes off the painting. Well, the starting price of an oil painting by an unknown artist is 100 million.” The auctioneer said excitedly.

As soon as his voice fell, everyone seemed a little surprised.This weird oil painting was not made by a well-known painter, so how could the starting price be so high.But looking at this painting, it seems that it really seems to be the case.Could it be that this thing is really so valuable?

"150 million." As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, someone already made a loud bid.Feng Yuan frowned and almost cried out in surprise.Because the person who made the quotation was leisurely and calm, it was the lawyer Zhao Gongming.

Everyone was extremely surprised that someone raised the price of a little-known oil painting by 50 in one go.It's just unbelievable.Even the experienced auctioneer was stunned for a moment. Before he could react, the young man on the 160th, Sozo Kikube, had already raised the sign in his hand. He calmly said, "I will offer [-] million."

Zhao Gongming raised his hand without changing his expression, "170 million."

Kikube Sozo was also surprised, but he still quoted his new price, "180 million."

Everyone at the scene stared blankly at the two men bidding against each other.The price of this oil painting surged from 100 million to 400 million, and then continued to rise, and it was about to break through 500 million.The auctioneer found it unbelievable, but the soaring price still made his blood boil. After all, their commission is based on the proportion of the transaction price.

"True art is priceless, and this is the case for this painting. In any case, we have witnessed two people's love for this work of art today. The current quotation is already 490 million, will it break through 500 million What about it? Let's wait and see." The auctioneer said loudly.

"500 million!" Zhao Gongming raised his hand again, and looked back at Jube Zongzang.

Kikube Zongzang also breathed a sigh of relief, it seems that this price is the bottom line of that middle-aged man.The bid was eventually won by itself.Zongzang Kikube raised the sign in his hand, "520 million." Zhao Gongming seemed very disappointed this time, and he didn't raise the sign again.Sure enough, 500 million is already his limit.

The auctioneer couldn't hide his excitement, and said in a long voice, "This oil painting named Wu, 520 million once, 520 million twice, is there a higher price? If not, it will be sold. 520 million three Times. Deal!!!”

With a "slap" hammer, the price was completely fixed at 520 million.Sozo Kikube won the auction.There was an uproar in the audience. 520 million, a price that no one could have imagined.

Feng Yuan stared blankly for a long time, then turned his head and couldn't help but said, "Did you discuss it with Lawyer Zhao...intentionally raising the price? It seems too obvious for you to do so?"

Fan Jiannan smiled and made a silent gesture, "I just want to make it obvious, because it is necessary to create an illusion for Kikube Zongzo, so as to pave the way for the next step."

"Illusion?" Feng Yuan frowned.

"Buying paintings is not the purpose of Jubu Zongzang, what he wants is the author of this painting. And lawyer Zhao has successfully attracted his attention. He will think that lawyer Zhao knows the details of this painting, so he is willing No hesitating to bid heavily." Fan Jiannan said with a smile.

"Indeed, if there is no special reason, such a crazy bidding is almost impossible. But what happened after he noticed Lawyer Zhao?" Feng Yuan nodded.

Fan Jiannan smiled. "Jubu Zongzang will find Lawyer Zhao, and then Lawyer Zhao will lead out a person. This person is a reclusive expert, a master of algebra in the fortune-telling street. His surname is Wu, his first name is Banxian, and he is called Wu Banxian. This person also In the study of Yin-Yang Liuxiang Gua, he is very likely to have mastered some of the missing core parts of the True Five Wheels. And his identity is not a magician."

"Old Wu is not a magician, so onmyojis won't suspect him. And since he has mastered some of the core parts of the six hexagrams of yin and yang, the onmyojis may force him to spit out his secrets. Isn't old Wu very dangerous in this way? ?” Feng Yuan asked.

"Unless it is absolutely necessary, they dare not use force. Wu Banxian can ask the Onmyoji to charge a high price. But he said that his knowledge is extremely limited, so he asked the Onmyoji to take out the real five-wheel book, and slowly verified the deduction by himself, gradually repairing their defects. According to the current situation, the Onmyojis have no other choice, and they are likely to take the bait." Fan Jiannan said in a low voice.

"Are you really planning to do this and cheat them of the real five-wheel book?" Feng Yuan asked in surprise.

"Not only that, but I also want Wu Banxian to come up with something plausible for them, so that they will completely lose the power to decipher the Sancai holy object." Fan Jiannan smiled. "That's all I planned and that's what I drew this painting for."

At this point, the auction is over.Fan Jiannan immediately told Feng Yuan to hide to one side, so as not to meet Jubu Zongzang and cause unnecessary suspicion.

(End of this chapter)