My Co-renting Lady Boss
Chapter 196: Five Poison Colored Soil

Chapter 196: Chapter 196: Five Poison Colored Soil

"Kidding aside, a ten-million-dollar auction deal, the commission alone is incredibly lucrative. It’s impossible that just a dead rabbit would mean a loss of commission," Zhen Xiaosa immediately declared loudly, disclaiming any connection.

Seeing him run off, the staff member couldn’t help but say, "Can you believe this shameless guy? Just because he says it’s not his, it isn’t? We have video evidence... What an idiot!"

Su Xiaoxi, seeing Dodo Rabbit’s pitiful appearance, couldn’t help but say with compassion, "Brothers, this rabbit is so pitiful, please take it and treat it."

"Give it to you?"

The staff member said:

"According to the rules, if that guy says the rabbit isn’t his, then if you take this sick rabbit, it means the rabbit is yours, and you have to pay the commission! I think it’s better if you don’t take it. We’ll take it back and tell the boss it’s unclaimed, so no one has to pay the commission."

"Oh? How much is the commission? I’ll pay it."

Su Xiaoxi couldn’t bear to see Dodo Rabbit die, so she immediately took out her card.

The staff, seeing that she really wanted to save the rabbit and that her intentions were good, then said, "Alright, we’ll charge you less for the commission, it’s just a sick rabbit after all. As long as we can report back, that’s enough."

After a swipe of the card, 500,000 was deducted. Su Xiaoxi took Dodo Rabbit out of the cage and held it in her palm, then said:

"Rabbit, rabbit, you’re so pitiful, please get well soon, spirit of heaven, spirit of earth...

"Tang Ming brother, show your power!"

Tang Ming responded with a laugh and then blew a breath on the rabbit. Suddenly, the rabbit was completely healed, as if it had never been sick.

"Ah!"

Su Xiaoxi had initially wanted to sarcastically comment on Tang Ming cutting in, but seeing what happened, her face immediately brightened with joy. She almost exclaimed out loud but quickly shut her mouth, afraid others might notice.

Tang Ming whispered, "How’s that? I told you I wouldn’t let you lose out, didn’t I?"

"Hehe, you really are amazing! Even I was fooled by you, thinking there was really something wrong with Dodo Rabbit!"

Su Xiaoxi nodded and then put Dodo Rabbit into her bag. The rabbit was very well-behaved and extraordinarily perceptive, staying still inside the bag.

The auction continued without being affected in the least by the small incident with Dodo Rabbit. Liu Gaoze still sat off to the side, his expression stern as he watched each item being brought out for auction.

Even when Tang Ming and Su Xiaoxi were discussing Dodo Rabbit earlier, he hadn’t paid much attention.

"The next item for auction is a very rare material, which I believe many of you are interested in. No need for suspense, please look at the plate on the stage," said Caidie with a smile, pointing to a large tray on stage with one hand.

The plate shimmered with a metallic luster, covered by a piece of red plastic cloth. Caidie’s fair hand quickly lifted one end of the cloth, revealing a large mound of multicolored soil.

"Ah, what is that?"

Some in the front row didn’t recognize the soil and could not help exclaiming in surprise.

As an auctioneer, Die Cai naturally had to address the guests’ queries, even if some already knew what the item was. It was a rule of the auction.

Pointing at the multicolored soil with one hand, Die Cai introduced it with a beaming smile. "Ladies and gentlemen, this is a batch of Five Poison Colored Soil, gathered from some mineral rocks deep in the mountains. Each batch of Five Poison Colored Soil is a convergence of the tainted substances of the earth and sky. Due to the harsh conditions required for its formation, it is exceedingly scarce in the world. In its collection, many have also lost their lives. Therefore, the starting bid will be two million, with increments of one million!"

Liu Gaoze was instantly excited beneath the stage. His purpose for coming here was precisely this Five Poison Colored Soil. It could be used to refine poison or for scientific research. While not exorbitantly priced, its scarcity made it practically unavailable on the market. Now that it appeared here, he naturally wanted to take it back to the research institute.

There were numerous contenders in the audience. Although very few intended to use the Five Poison Colored Soil for scientific research, due to its extreme toxicity, it was completely suitable for refining into poisons and other substances. Some even wanted to incorporate it into Protective Soft Armor, which would release poison to repel enemies if attacked.

Thus, before Liu Gaoze even had a chance to raise his hand to bid, the price of the Five Poison Colored Soil had already skyrocketed, reaching ten million before only a few were left contesting it. After all, with things priced over ten million, many preferred to spend their money bidding on other items, like Martial Arts and such. In many eyes, the Five Poison Colored Soil wasn’t an absolute must-have.

Seeing the situation, Liu Gaoze was secretly delighted and quickly raised his hand, driving the price up to twelve million.

At this, many began to forfeit the auction. However, a tall, skinny man with eyes like an eagle’s, giving off a sinister and venomous vibe, raised his hand and directly bid fourteen million.

Liu Gaoze quickly raised his hand too and called out, "Fifteen million."

Seeing his determined demeanor, the tall, skinny man chose to give up. After all, it was actual cash at stake, and not many were as bold as Zhen Xiaosa to recklessly drive the price up. Should the bid fail and it fell into his own hands, the consequence would be disastrous.

At that moment, sitting in the auction seats were two men with grim faces, namely Mei Dufeng and Long Duba. Although they shared a master-disciple relationship, Long Duba was much older than Mei Dufeng, and in front of his master, Mei often behaved like a disciple.

"Brother, since he seems so keen on it, why don’t we make it a bit more interesting for him?" Mei Dufeng suggested with a mischievous smile to Long Duba beside him.

"The man seems determined to get it. Contesting it with him would only serve to raise the price of the soil further. It’s not worth it."

Long Duba shook his head slightly.

"Brother, have you forgotten about the Detoxification Pill?"

Mei Dufeng reminded him, saying, "If we take this colored soil, I believe we can definitely extort him. Then, we would get both the money and the Detoxification Pill, hehe."

"Oh? Are you sure?"

Long Duba was still not very reassured, as his disciple sometimes acted quite unpredictably.

"Of course."

Mei Dufeng patted his chest confidently.

By now, Liu Gaoze had relaxed, seeing no competitors in the audience, evidently due to the lack of interest in the Five-colored Poison Soil. Die Cai on the stage also couldn’t see anyone else intending to bid and began to strike the gavel, announcing, "Fifteen million for the first time."

A few seconds later, she added, "Fifteen million for the second time."

Just as she was about to finalize the third call, suddenly a voice echoed through the hall

"Twenty million!"

Immediately, the entire hall was captivated, and Liu Gaoze, stunned, turned towards the source of the voice, just in time to see Mei Dufeng’s sneering face. (Here’s a recommendation for a new book by Huo Laosan, ’Huadu Security Guard,’ a friend of Xiaowuo. This book is a urban romance work worth checking out!)