The auction continued.
After three lots passed, Lin Hao still hadn't made a bid, which made Ye Weicai and Tang Hongye a little anxious.
However, despite their anxiety, they could only wait.
Ye Weicai shook his head as he thought about these matters, then looked at the fifth lot.
The fifth lot was a jade reclining sheep.
It was made of mutton-fat jade and dated to the Tang Dynasty.
As soon as the jade reclining sheep appeared, the audience below exchanged a few brief comments and then lost interest.
However.
Lin Hao, who had been sitting in the front row drinking tea for a while, his eyes lit up the moment the jade reclining sheep appeared.
This jade reclining sheep was actually a spirit jade.
Spirit jade, as the name suggested, was jade containing spiritual energy.
Lin Hao looked at the pure white, flawless jade reclining sheep on the auction stage, feeling quite incredulous.
After all, spirit jade was extremely rare.
Let alone such a large piece.
With this piece of spirit jade, wouldn't his internal injuries heal within a few days?
Moreover, Lin Hao also noticed.
This spirit jade was not a single-use item.
Because Lin Hao saw spiritual energy entering and also emanating from the spirit jade.
This indicated that once the spiritual energy within the spirit jade was depleted, it would automatically absorb spiritual energy from heaven and earth.
Upon realizing this, Lin Hao was overjoyed.
If this were true, he would no longer have to worry about injuries in the future.
Just as Lin Hao was observing the jade reclining sheep and contemplating these thoughts.
The auction officially began.
The starting bid was one hundred thousand, with each subsequent bid not to be less than one hundred thousand.
After the woman in the qipao finished speaking, Ye Weicai immediately said, "One million one hundred thousand."
Ye Weicai's bid did not elicit much of a reaction from the hall.
Everyone was waiting for the jade reclining sheep to be sold quickly so that the next item could be auctioned.
However.
Lin Hao, who heard Ye Weicai's bid, was stunned.
Lin Hao glanced at Ye Weicai, a sense of confusion rising in his heart.
Why was he bidding when no one else in the hall was?
Did Ye Weicai realize that he wanted this jade reclining sheep?
Lin Hao shook his head as he pondered these questions.
Since Ye Weicai was bidding, it was likely that Ye Weicai also wanted this jade reclining sheep.
With this thought, Lin Hao waited patiently.
If no one else bid in the hall, then he would make his move.
However, if he bid, Ye Weicai would likely raise the price against him again.
"One million one hundred thousand for the first time."
"One million one hundred thousand for the second time."
"One million one hundred thousand for the thir—"
"One million two hundred thousand."
Seeing that no one else was bidding, Lin Hao raised his paddle.
However, Lin Hao's calm bid immediately made Ye Weicai's expression turn ugly.
He hadn't paid much attention to this jade reclining sheep in the first place, as it was something his daughter wanted, and the item's value wasn't particularly high.
Therefore, since his daughter wanted it, he would casually bid for it.
But he hadn't expected.
That Lin Hao would suddenly make a move at the last moment.
Ye Weicai looked at Lin Hao, his eyes filled with rage.
He felt that Lin Hao was seeking revenge against him.
Otherwise, why would Lin Hao bid on such a worthless jade reclining sheep?
Was he simply bored with too much money?
With these thoughts in mind, Ye Weicai immediately said angrily.
"One million five hundred thousand!"
As Ye Weicai shouted, he had already made up his mind.
He planned to do as he did before, and abandon the bid when Lin Hao called out a high price.
And to lure Lin Hao into the trap, he also prepared to put on an act of not giving up until he secured the jade reclining sheep.
However.
Despite his aggressive demeanor.
Lin Hao calmly said, "Three million."
"Three million!"
Hearing Lin Hao's bid, the previously quiet hall erupted in a stir.
Who was that person?
I don't think I've seen him before.
He's bidding so generously.
No matter if you've seen him before or not, anyone sitting in the front row is definitely not an ordinary person.
That's true.
Hey, have you noticed?
At the beginning of the auction, when the bronze ancient sword was being auctioned, he was also bidding against Mr. Ye.
You mentioning it, I almost forgot.
It seems this person has a grudge against Mr. Ye.
Otherwise, why would mutton-fat jade be bid up to three million?
It's very likely. I wonder if Mr. Ye will bid again.
As the hall buzzed with discussion, Ye Weicai's face turned even more grim.
He had never expected Lin Hao to double the price in one go.
This was clearly an intentional attempt to trick him.
Perhaps if he bid again, Lin Hao would abandon the bid, just like last time.
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Ye Weicai hesitated.
However, at this moment, Ye Weicai's daughter looked at him and pouted, "Dad, didn't you promise to buy this for me as a birthday gift?"
"Hurry up and bid."
Ye Weicai looked at his daughter's pleading eyes and finally gritted his teeth, "Three million one hundred thousand!"
He planned to abandon the bid after Lin Hao made another offer.
"Six million," Lin Hao said calmly.
"Six million!"
Hearing Lin Hao's shout, the hall was immediately in an uproar.
Ye Weicai's face was flushed with anger, and he was already preparing to stop bidding.
In a normal auction, who would bid like this?
Lin Hao was clearly deliberately driving up the price, trying to trick him.
Moreover, if he stopped now, Lin Hao would definitely lose a lot of money.
Although it was still a far cry from the eleven million he had paid for the bronze ancient sword in the first round.
He believed that after a few more rounds, he would definitely be able to recoup his losses.
Not only would he recoup his losses, but he would also be able to ruin Lin Hao.
With these thoughts in mind, Ye Weicai was about to stop bidding.
But at that moment, his daughter Ye Susu grabbed his arm and said angrily, "Dad, hurry up and bid."
"If you don't bid soon, someone else will take it."
"Susu."
Ye Weicai looked at Ye Susu and smiled to comfort her, "Susu, we don't need this jade. Later, I'll buy you a better piece of jade."
"That's right, Susu. The current price of six million has already far exceeded the jade's intrinsic value," Tang Hongye added.
Ye Susu listened to Ye Weicai and Tang Hongye's words, and hesitated.
But then, she looked at her father Ye Weicai and pouted, "Dad, why don't you make another bid? What if that person doesn't bid after you do?"
"Lin Hao won't bid? If Lin Hao doesn't bid, wouldn't he lose out big time?" Ye Weicai looked at his daughter and almost wanted to give her a light rap on the head.
However, Ye Weicai's mind suddenly stirred.
Given Lin Hao's current momentum, if he bid again, Lin Hao might just follow suit.
Moreover, Lin Hao, in order to drive up the price, might double his bid again.
At that point, if he stopped,
Wouldn't he be able to completely ruin Lin Hao?
With these thoughts swirling in his mind, Ye Weicai became agitated.
Then, he took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and shouted.
"Seven million!"