To know that Ye Ningze had obtained hundreds of billions of yuan in the secret realm this time, making him a veritable tycoon.
After a moment of thought, Su Xue gave a definitive answer:
"I only have over four hundred billion in bidding limits at this auction. I can give it all to you, plus your cash, and I estimate you'll have a bidding limit of nearly eight hundred billion."
Actually, Su Xue didn't know that Ye Ningze still had some items in his possession. If all of them were brought out, it was believed that it would be enough to shock the entire auction house.
It was known that not many people in this base possessed such financial strength, and even fewer dared to offend the Zhao family. Unless the other party possessed immense power, how could they dare to openly confront the Zhao family?
The price continued to soar, and it seemed neither side would give up on the auction item. Zhao Chunfeng then said to someone behind him:
"Go to Han Jia's private room and tell the person inside that if they are willing to give my Zhao family face, I am willing to offer them a certain reward as compensation."
Everyone believed that this so-called compensation would be quite generous, so Zhao Chunfeng was confident that many people would not be able to refuse his offer.
The person behind him responded meekly:
"Brother, I'll go now. Don't worry, I'll definitely make him give up the item in his hand."
This person was named Zhao Chunhua, Zhao Chunfeng's younger brother. Although he was an illegitimate son, he was a true member of the Zhao family.
However, Zhao Chunfeng held a strong disdain for him, and the reason was simple: he was an illegitimate son with little status.
Therefore, there was no need to treat him well. To put it bluntly, he was just a watchdog of the family, or even lower in status than a watchdog.
After Zhao Chunhua left the private room, his previously meek expression immediately changed. He stood in the darkness like a sinister wolf.
Although he was an illegitimate son, in all aspects, his abilities far surpassed Zhao Chunfeng's.
Zhao Chunfeng was simply born into a better family. How could such a spoiled rich kid dare to lord over him?
Therefore, it was perfectly normal for Zhao Chunhua to reclaim what rightfully belonged to him.
Zhao Chunhua arrived at Ye Ningze's room. He gently knocked on the door, and a faint voice came from inside:
"Come in."
Zhao Chunhua pushed the door open and saw Ye Ningze and Su Xue. Zhao Chunhua clearly did not expect to encounter Su Xue here.
The expressions on both their faces indicated that these two often communicated.
Su Xue spoke first, saying to Zhao Chunhua:
"Zhao Chunfeng sent you here, wanting to use money to make us give up this auction?"
Su Xue was so direct, but Zhao Chunhua made no attempt to conceal anything. He nodded slightly and said:
"Yes, he sent me here with the intention of making you give up this auction. This auction seems to have a slight issue, and my father is paying close attention to it. This item doesn't actually have much value."
Zhao Chunhua was not foolish; he could naturally tell whether this bronze cauldron had value or if it was worth paying such a huge price to take it back.
Especially someone like his father. His father was known to be extremely shrewd. Even with their wealthy family, they would never squander money carelessly.
Therefore, this bronze artifact became quite strange, even making people feel it was unfathomable.
Zhao Chunhua then cast his gaze upon Ye Ningze, as if asking if there was anything special about this bronze artifact.
Otherwise, why would Ye Ningze spend such a huge price to get his hands on it?
Ye Ningze also shook his head slightly and, without any concealment, said to Zhao Chunhua:
"I don't know what this thing is useful for, but I can clearly sense that it is definitely not ordinary, which is why I spent such a huge price to get my hands on it. Moreover, I believe that no matter the cost, this thing is worth it."
Zhao Chunhua turned his questioning gaze to Su Xue, as if asking if Ye Ningze in front of him was trustworthy.
Su Xue nodded slightly and then said to Zhao Chunhua:
"Don't worry, this person is completely trustworthy. Whatever decision he makes, I believe it will be absolutely fine for us."
Seeing Su Xue's trust in Ye Ningze, Zhao Chunhua sighed and said to Ye Ningze:
"In that case, I must tell you Zhao Chunfeng's bottom line for this auction. Zhao Chunfeng brought a total of fifty billion, plus some he used in previous auctions, and with the family's credit of six to seven hundred billion here, the total usable funds are around one hundred billion."
Knowing the opponent's bottom line, the subsequent auction could proceed smoothly.
After all, it was like being on a gambling table and knowing the opponent's cards; you were almost in an invincible position. However, they now faced another problem.
That was how to allow Zhao Chunhua to account for himself to Zhao Chunfeng. Zhao Chunfeng was known for his eccentric temper and extreme volatility.
If Zhao Chunhua returned so casually, he would inevitably face all sorts of abuse from Zhao Chunfeng.
"If we continue bidding after you leave, will it cause you trouble?"
Zhao Chunhua nodded without any pretense and replied:
"Don't worry about my situation. I'm used to it. It's not the first time. I have my ways to deal with it."
After speaking, Zhao Chunhua punched himself hard in the face, causing his nose to bleed profusely.
However, Zhao Chunhua's face showed no change. Finally, Zhao Chunhua covered his nose and left Ye Ningze's private room.
Ye Ningze watched Zhao Chunhua's retreating back and then said to Su Xue, who was facing him:
"I didn't expect you to be so good at judging people. This guy is a talent worth recruiting and cooperating with. I believe he will give us a big surprise in the future."
Su Xue also nodded slightly. She recalled the first time she met Zhao Chunhua.