"One hundred million spirit stones!" Estelia didn't even give the man a chance to explain or hype up the treasure before making the first bid.
Her voice was usually calm and collected, but when she was bidding, it became quite sharp. This wasn't just another rare artifact. It was a gateway to the upper realm that her father wanted.
The auctioneer barely blinked. He'd expected the bidding to start high, but this... this was just the beginning.
A hundred million spirit stones was an astronomical sum, enough to bankrupt most noble demon families. It was a clear indication that Estelia wasn't playing around.
"One hundred and ten million," a gruff voice countered from a box shrouded in shadows. The voice belonged to a horned demon, his eyes burning with heavy greed.
