Chapter 211 The Decline of the Empire
The host, dressed in fine clothes, clapped his hands.
From the other side of the reception desk, there was a staff member striding over, dragging an exquisite tray.
On the tray lies a rolled scroll.
The beautiful host opened her mouth and introduced: "Now, please allow me to introduce the first auction item in this top-notch auction.
This is a city located on the edge of the Tiandou Empire. The city owner's appointment certificate of Desert City
Due to the city's proximity to the desert area and the poor management of the previous city owner, the city's financial situation was on the verge of bankruptcy.
With desperation, the previous city owner appointed our auction house. Choose a suitable replacement for it.
The starting price of this auction is 10,000 gold soul coins, and each increase must not be less than 1,000 gold soul coins."
The beautiful host just spoke. As soon as it fell, several bidders in the black area increased their bids one after another.
In an instant, the bidding price soared from 10,000 gold soul coins to 20,000 gold soul coins.
When bidding, people can use the bid increase button next to the seat to conduct bidding activities simply and conveniently.
However, these buttons are directly linked to personal savings accounts. If the amount you withdraw exceeds the savings in your account, you will not be able to continue.
Quan Yi and Huo Wu's accounts were only able to achieve million-level positions because Zheng Xiao temporarily granted them permission. In fact, there was not a penny in their accounts.
Excellent bidding, well-deserved.
Starting from the first item, the starting price was no less than 10,000 gold soul coins, and what surprised Quan Yi even more was that the auction house actually openly auctioned off the management rights of the city.
Selling titles and seducing officials, these corruption phenomena that usually only occur at the end of a dynasty, are actually vividly displayed in front of Quan Yi's eyes.
The darkness of the auction house is deeper than Quan Yi imagined.
Huo Wu on the side also had a surprised look in his eyes.
She whispered to Quan: "This auction house is too bold. Don't they know that buying and selling official titles is illegal?"
Quan Dun didn't know what to say for a moment, and could only say: "The law cannot punish these people."
Huo Wu was still young, and the blood in her heart had not yet been extinguished. She was not angry when she saw such a scene.
Quan Yi touched Huo Wu's head and comforted Huo Wu.
However, at this time, Quan Yi had a deeper understanding of the overall situation on the mainland.
The Tiandou Empire has been in a rare period of peace in recent years.
The Tiandou Empire, which has been free from foreign invasion for the time being, is now facing another crisis.
That is internal worry.
With the corruption of the nobles, the empire, the kingdom, and the principalities are becoming more and more distant from each other.
The huge empire has shown signs of decline long ago.
However, selling one's official position and getting a title is just a symptom of decline.
Most of the bidders in the black areas are wealthy but powerless people.
They have great wealth, but do not have much power in their hands. For this reason, even if it is just the position of city lord of a small border town, they will do their best to win it.
"Fifty thousand. Okay, a black VIP has bid 50,000. Is there anyone who wants to increase the price?"
Seeing that no one was raising the price anymore, the beautiful host decided to take the photo. The auction hammer said: "Fifty thousand gold soul coins for the second time, fifty thousand gold soul coins for the third time.
Deal.
This document will belong to the distinguished guests in the black area."< br>
The beautiful host smiled sweetly, and a man with a big belly in the black area stood up and walked towards the passage to the side.
Obviously, this person is the bidder who took the city.
Judging from this impatience, this person is obviously here specifically for this. However, the man's actions did not affect the auction process.
The staff pushed a small cart non-stop and started the next round of bidding.
The next round of bidding is a soul guide with a storage effect.
Although its storage space is not as good as the original size of the Heart of the Sun, its starting price has been directly raised to 20,000 gold soul coins.
For this bidding item, the VIPs in the red area who remained silent in the first round also began to increase their bids.
In the end, the storage soul guide was snapped up by a VIP in the red area for 30,000 gold soul coins.
The increase in transaction price in the second auction was obviously not as good as the first.
This is because the first bidding item accurately captured the desires of the bidders in the black area and attracted everyone to compete.
In the end, the transaction was completed with an amount exceeding the own price.
After the second auction, the host moved from the center of the podium to the edge area.
She said with a smile on her face: "Dear distinguished guests, please note that the auction item below is somewhat special. In order to fully demonstrate its beauty, we decided to display it to you in a unique way."
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She raised the loudspeaker and said: "Lights."
In an instant, the lights in the room gradually went out, and the bright room became dim.
At this moment, a clear ringtone came from the passage next to the host.
“Dingle bell!”
The attention of all the distinguished guests was instantly attracted.
The next moment, a stream of golden fluorescent light rushed out of the passage and quickly circled around the annular podium.
Just when everyone was wondering what this was, the VIPs in the red area sitting at the front all exclaimed: "What is this?"
Another person said: "I I saw the figure of a person."
Looking closely, everyone clearly saw a person sitting on a strange device, moving his body forward with only the power of his legs.
Huo Wu saw this situation and said excitedly: "Xiao Yi, this is our bid this time."
Quan Yi also didn't expect that the auction house would make such an arrangement for the bicycle.
The staff rode the bicycle very skillfully and circled it twice. Then, the lights in the room gradually turned on.
Only then can everyone clearly see the complete picture of the bicycle and the cyclist.
"What? This is not a soul guide?"
At this time, a sharp-eyed VIP was the first to shout out his surprise.
The distinguished guest next to him then said: "Then how does he maintain balance?"
The mysterious appearance of the bicycle instantly attracted the attention of everyone present.
Under the bright light, the fluorescence is dim, revealing the white body, smooth and simple structure, allowing everyone to see its operating structure at a glance.
At this time, the host standing on the podium introduced to everyone: "Distinguished guests, please allow me to solemnly introduce this bidding item.
This object is called A bicycle is a transportation tool that converts human power into driving force by pedaling with both feet.
It is a magical tool created by mysterious craftsmen with wisdom.
At the same time, I assure all distinguished guests that this is the first appearance of a bicycle in Douluo Continent, and all the distinguished guests present will be the first people in the entire continent to witness this thing. ”
The host’s enthusiastic introduction instantly aroused the interest of all the bidders.
Bicycle, the first appearance, these two words, for these wealthy people, It has an inexplicable attraction.
(End of this chapter)