What was happening before them had overturned the perceptions of those people, and the shock in their hearts lingered long after.
Everyone stared with wide eyes, dumbfounded by the scene.
The venue was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Ye Wantong was very pleased with their reactions. When she had first learned the news, she too had been stunned into silence. It had indeed overturned her understanding of the world.
"If everyone feels I'm not using enough force, then I'll now demonstrate the power of the weapon in my hand."
Without hesitation, she picked up the weapon, aimed it at herself, and pulled the trigger.
"Bang!"
A deafening sound erupted.
The people present were startled back to their senses, all of them flinching.
But when they saw Ye Wantong unharmed, they were even more astonished. They didn't believe the weapon was fake.
After all, the bullet was still suspended in mid-air, spinning as it hit the invisible energy barrier, seemingly depleting its kinetic energy.
The scene unfolding before them should only exist in legends and movies, yet it was happening for real. Everyone was stunned, their mouths agape, unable to recover for a moment.
The bullet finally fell to the ground, powerless. Ye Wantong picked it up with her slender fingers.
She then gently placed it on the glass counter.
"You can all examine the bullet to verify its authenticity. This is absolutely not a prop. I believe you all have a clear judgment of what has happened today."
"And what I am auctioning today is this treasure."
"As long as you possess this treasure, you won't need to hire bodyguards when you go out. You won't have to worry about bodyguards taking a bullet for you in any emergency. Besides, entrusting your life to others is far less important than holding it in your own hands."
"This treasure is priceless. The only reason I'm willing to auction it is that I have a way to produce it. However, the manufacturing process is extremely complex, and we can only produce at most one piece per month."
"The fame of this treasure has not yet fully spread. By tomorrow, it might be too late for you. You must know there are countless powerful individuals in this world, and they will certainly not let such a treasure slip through their fingers. Do you want to compete now, or wait to compete with those influential figures later?"
Upon hearing this, the people present finally reacted. Their eyes gleamed with fervent excitement.
"Ye Wantong, I never imagined you'd be willing to part with such a treasure. I'm very grateful to you. We also have a cooperative relationship. If you sell these treasures to me now, I will unhesitatingly provide you with any goods you need in the future."
"Or I can directly trade goods for it. Just name your price."
"Can you have any shame? You already said it's an auction, and you're trying to trade goods for it. I despise you, you scoundrel! I bid ten billion!"
"Ten billion is nothing! I bid fifteen billion!"
They were already going mad for this item.
Ye Wantong had thoroughly demonstrated the value of these treasures to them.
Moreover, she dared to fire such a weapon at herself, making them realize the protective power of this item was definitely more than what was apparent.
Having this treasure was akin to gaining an extra life.
The wealthier people are, the more they fear death. They haven't enjoyed this beautiful world enough and no one wants to leave it.
A smile flickered across Ye Wantong's face. "Since it's an auction, the highest bidder wins."
"There is no reserve price. Everyone is free to bid. No matter how much you offer, I will give the treasure to the highest bidder."
"And if it proves to be ineffective, your friends and family can come to me directly. We will sign a contract, and if these treasures are not as advertised, we will compensate you tenfold."
The people present were almost beside themselves with excitement.
The offer of a contract and tenfold compensation was like a windfall from heaven.
Losing money was not a big deal; it could be earned back. But if these treasures fell into the hands of others, they would truly worry. The trend in the future might not be about flaunting precious jewelry, but about showing off such treasures.
The auction proceeded in full swing.
The competition continued until the very last moment, with intense bidding back and forth. The highest bid had already reached over three billion.
Ye Wantong maintained her calm smile, but her heart was pounding with excitement.
If not for the crowd, she would have jumped into Lin Xiaotian's arms.
Lin Xiaotian's lips curved into a slight smile. He knew this item would ignite everyone's passion, especially since the attendees today were the wealthiest people in the region.
The final bid was won by a middle-aged man, his eyes filled with excitement.
Upon receiving the treasure, he transferred the money to Ye Wantong's account and signed a contract.
After all these matters were settled, Ye Wantong stepped out. Not a single person in the crowd looked away; they all gazed at her with fervent desire.
"Ms. Ye, if you can produce one such treasure a month, when will we be able to acquire another one?"
"Yes, you said it appears once a month. Will it really be a month from now? Do you have any other stock?"
"Why not bring them all out today? Since we're all here, let's make all the money at once."
Ye Wantong smiled and shook her head. "Oh, I'm sorry. Today's auction was purely for advertising purposes, which is why it was conducted without conditions."
"The next time you wish to participate in an auction, you will need to have spent at least ten billion at our store."
"Our store is a jewelry store. Even if you buy these items and keep them at home, they will appreciate in value over time."
"You will definitely not be cheated or make a bad deal."
Upon hearing this, the crowd showed a look of astonishment, secretly cursing Ye Wantong as a shrewd businesswoman, but on the surface, they chuckled and laughed.
"Ten billion is not too much for such an item. I'll transfer ten billion to your account right now and have you bring out the most expensive jewelry in your store."
Someone spoke up first, and the rest followed without hesitation.
They didn't have much resistance to this decision. They were all businessmen, and among the elite of the current generation. Even if they didn't resell it, they could probably double their profit with a quick turnaround.
News of this spread like wildfire.