Chapter 415: Bidding Soars to a Billion

"Ladies and gentlemen, please settle down for a moment." "I understand that a 300-year-old Tianshan Snow Lotus is indeed rare and valuable, and everyone is understandably excited. But aren't you all curious about who will end up with this precious item today?" "If you're curious, please quiet down; the auction's about to start." The auctioneer on stage picked up the microphone, trying to calm the crowd's excitement amidst the chaos below. The crowd quickly hushed. Most of those present were successful...