Su Yang was clearly mocking, but this time Tang Xin didn't retort.
At this moment, the last seller walked onto the high platform.
He held a sheepskin scroll in his hand, which, when unfurled, revealed a tattered treasure map.
This was precisely the fourth fragment of the Longevity Map.
While Su Yang was excited, he cursed Leng Xue Mei Gui for deceiving him.
"Everyone, I believe you've all guessed, this is a fragmented treasure map. Those interested can start bidding."
Someone asked, "Since it's incomplete, where can we find the other pieces to assemble it?"
"That I don't know. But this fragmented map clearly indicates the treasure cave is in Jinling. You can see for yourselves if you don't believe me!"
The seller was quite bold, directly displaying the treasure map for everyone to see.
He likely didn't expect that someone had already gathered the other three pieces.
Su Yang, Duan Linglong, and Meng Jing exchanged smiles. The three quickly memorized the text and location on the map held by the seller.
Duan Linglong said softly, "This time we don't need to bid. Free is money-saving and hassle-free!"
"You go bid later, and we'll trick Tang Xin and Huang Jun again."
"Okay, you truly are my boyfriend, full of tricks!"
Duan Linglong couldn't help but laugh. With Su Yang here today, Tang Xin would be severely taught a lesson.
The map seller continued to persuade, afraid that no one would buy his map.
Duan Linglong put away her smile, pretending to be distressed. She started to get up several times, only to be pulled back down by Su Yang.
Huang Ming whispered, "Dad, that Duan Linglong seems very anxious about the treasure map. Should we still compete?"
Huang Jun looked back and saw Su Yang and Duan Linglong arguing.
Su Yang's face was furious, "Linglong, I'm willing to buy anything you want, but what use is this broken map?"
"My dear, I can pay for it myself this time, don't be angry!"
Duan Linglong kissed Su Yang on the forehead, which immediately disgusted Tang Xin again.
"You two lovebirds, showing off your affection will lead to a quick demise!"
Duan Linglong pouted, "None of your business, big-headed baby!"
Tang Xin was furious. It was Duan Linglong who had given her this nickname back then, and she had been laughed at for a long time. "What did you say?"
"Big-headed baby, you're useless except for your big head!"
Duan Linglong continued to taunt, and everyone's attention turned to the two women.
Seeing Tang Xin about to lose her temper, Huang Ming quickly said, "President Tang, be careful, you might fall into her trap!"
Tang Xin's face darkened. She saw Duan Linglong acting cute and coquettish while holding Su Yang's arm, not like she was acting.
"I'll do it myself this time!"
The seller, seeing the tense atmosphere, was not worried but pleased.
"Then, let's begin the bidding!"
Duan Linglong immediately raised her hand, "One million, I want the treasure map!"
"Hmph! A mere one million, and you dare? I bid five million!"
"Ten million!"
"Thirty million!"
The two women fought, and in just a few minutes, the price reached one hundred million.
The surrounding people sighed and could only give up.
When gods fight, mortals cannot participate.
At this moment, Duan Linglong's brows furrowed, her fingers tightly interlocked, showing extreme tension.
"I'll risk it, I bid five hundred million!"
Tang Xin saw her suddenly raise the bid to five hundred million and wondered if this was another trap.
Just as she was doubting herself, Duan Linglong pulled Su Yang again.
"My dear, lend me some money. I'll split half of what I find in the treasure cave with you, okay?"
"You don't have any other fragments, so it's useless to buy it!"
Duan Linglong shook Su Yang's arm, and the sheepskin scroll fell from her.
People nearby saw that Duan Linglong's fragment looked almost identical to the seller's.
"Damn it, so Miss Duan already had the treasure map, no wonder she was so anxious!"
Duan Linglong reacted and hastily picked up the treasure map.
"This isn't, this is a martial arts manual."
"Miss Duan, stop pretending. I'm sure that's a treasure map fragment."
Duan Linglong's face turned angry, and she glared at the person.
Tang Xin already had an idea, so she bid again.
"One billion!"
The surrounding people whispered amongst themselves. Some discussed pooling their resources to share the treasure map.
Thus, the large auction hall was divided into several small teams.
"I bid eleven billion!"
"Twelve billion!"
Duan Linglong became anxious, "What do you mean? You weren't saying anything before, why are you interfering now?"
"Miss Duan, that's not quite right. We also want to go treasure hunting."
"Yes, if we get the treasure map, we hope Miss Duan can cooperate. Perhaps by piecing it together, we can find the treasure cave."
Seeing more and more people joining, Tang Xin couldn't care about anything else.
"Fifteen billion!"
"Twenty billion!"
"Twenty-one billion!"
The surrounding people joined the bidding one after another, and Duan Linglong's face turned bitter.
"Forget it, you guys fight amongst yourselves!"
At this moment, Tang Xin seized the opportunity to taunt, "Oh my, weren't you just acting cute and coquettish? Go find your boyfriend for help!"
Duan Linglong gritted her teeth and looked at Meng Jing, "Jingjing, aren't we good sisters?"
Meng Jing looked bewildered, not knowing what she was up to, but still nodded.
"Since that's the case, lend me some money. I must get that treasure map today!"
"Okay, I only have two billion!"
Meng Jing handed over her bank card to Duan Linglong.
With the money, Duan Linglong bid again, "Twenty-five billion!"
"Thirty billion!"
Tang Xin coldly smiled. She had already bought four hundred billion worth of medicinal herbs, so she didn't lack this little bit.
As long as the treasure map was in her hands, Duan Linglong would never be able to complete it in her lifetime.
"Thirty-one billion!"
"Thirty-five billion!"
After Tang Xin finished bidding, all the small teams fell silent.
For an unknown treasure and dangerous treasure map, spending tens of billions was not worth it.
Duan Linglong, holding two bank cards, gritted her teeth and said, "Fifty billion!"
"Fifty-one billion!"
Tang Xin only increased the bid slightly this time. After being tricked by Su Yang, she didn't dare to increase it too much at once.
Duan Linglong, helpless, walked towards Li Daoqing's seat.
"Patriarch Li, please help me get the treasure map. I will reward you handsomely afterward!"
"No problem. This bank card has ten billion, which should be enough."
Li Daoqing didn't understand why she was bidding so desperately, but he couldn't refuse Su Yang's favor.
After receiving the money, Duan Linglong's smile returned, "One hundred billion!"
In reality, her heart was pounding.
If she misjudged the bidding, the consequences would be disastrous.
Tang Xin was also a little nervous. This time it was another hundred billion. They couldn't print money that fast.
Duan Linglong coldly smiled, "Since no one is bidding, the treasure map is mine."
With that, she walked onto the high platform to complete the transaction.
At this moment, Tang Xin couldn't stand it anymore.
"One hundred and ten billion!"
Duan Linglong was furious, "What do you mean? I was about to swipe my card, and you still want to bid?"
"The highest bidder wins, and you haven't completed the transaction yet!"
"You..."
Duan Linglong was so angry she was about to explode. Reluctantly, she put down the treasure map.
"Fine, I bid one hundred and fifty billion!"
Duan Linglong put down three bank cards. Tang Xin did a rough calculation.
One was Li Daoqing's ten billion, one was Meng Jing's two billion, and Duan Linglong herself likely only had four to five billion.
Tang Xin thought to herself, she would bid one more time and then stop.
"One hundred and sixty billion!"
Tang Xin crossed her arms and watched the show quietly.
Duan Linglong, helpless, looked at Su Yang.
"Linglong, don't fight for it anymore. That useless thing is no good even if you buy it."
Duan Linglong's expression instantly changed from anger to a smile, "Okay, I'll listen to you!"
"What?"
Everyone was stunned. It was a familiar trick, a sudden stop halfway.
However, this time, someone else was performing it.
Tang Xin's face turned green. She had been thinking that if Duan Linglong bid again, she would give up.
Unexpectedly, Duan Linglong gave up first.
"You tricked me?"
"What? Is that not allowed?"
Duan Linglong smiled and returned Li Daoqing's and Meng Jing's bank cards.
She proved with her actions that she had deliberately tricked Tang Xin.