Proud Goddess Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 929 - 929 889 Fake Products

929: Chapter 889: Fake Products 929: Chapter 889: Fake Products When the host brought out that branch on stage, every single person in the audience showed a confused expression.

Lu Chuan’s brows immediately furrowed, and his eyes fixed on the branch.

Could this branch be too similar to the one he had acquired?

It couldn’t be that they were both Divine Tree branches, could it?

Lu Chuan shook his head, how could a Divine Tree branch possibly appear in such a place?

But then again, what if what they had accidentally found was indeed real?

Dongfang Cheng tugged at Lu Chuan’s arm and asked, “This thing looks quite similar to yours, doesn’t it?”

“It does look similar, but whether it is the same thing, we can’t be sure yet.”

Dongfang Cheng then suggested, “Why don’t we bid for it and take it back for research?

Then we’ll know for sure.”

Lu Chuan nodded slightly, since they had plenty of money now and didn’t need to consider financial matters, they might as well bid for it and see.

“This branch is truly peculiar, containing tremendous Spiritual Energy, but we have yet to find a way to absorb that Spiritual Energy, so, in our hands, this branch is practically useless.”

“Therefore, we are going to sell it at a relatively low price.”

“Our clan’s knowledgeable scholars have said that there are more than one of these branches.

If we can gather several and combine them, they might produce even more astonishing effects.”

“It’s a pity though, we only have this short section, and we simply can’t see its full potential.”

As the host spoke, the crowd below had already started a heated discussion.

“This branch looks so ordinary, there’s nothing special about it at all.”

“Heh, I think he’s exaggerating, that branch is probably just snapped off some Spirit Tree, nothing special.”

“For 5000 taels of gold, I might consider taking a gamble, otherwise, there really is no need to make a bid.”

The crowd below was not very interested in this item; an ordinary branch that merely contained strong Spiritual Energy could sell for a sky-high price?

Obviously, these people were not willing to take the bait.

“The starting bid is 10 thousand taels of gold.

This price is as low as it can get.

Everyone, please raise your paddles and bid for this treasure!”

However, the crowd was very indifferent, and nobody was willing to raise their paddles, showing no face to the host.

The host stood on stage, his expression one of disappointment.

“Ladies and gentlemen, this truly is an extremely rare treasure.

10 thousand taels of gold is very low.

Does really nobody want it?”

“If you don’t want it, forget it.

We’ll keep it to do our own research.

You can’t see the value of such a treasure, so we’ll have to do the research ourselves.”

His tone betrayed his disappointment, as if he was sad that no one recognized the item’s value.

At that moment, Lu Chuan raised his paddle.

“I’ll offer 11 thousand taels of gold.”

This offer caused the host to suddenly look up.

After seeing Lu Chuan, a smile appeared on his face.

“Congratulations to this young master, you have won the bid for this branch!”

He then looked disdainfully at the others, “You people…

really can’t recognize Tai Shan, letting someone with real knowledge get the deal.

No need to count to three to finalize the deal, I declare that this Young Master Lu has taken the branch!”

“Excellent!

Let’s proceed to the next treasure!”

Lu Chuan sat below, his mind racing.

“If this branch truly is as described, then without a doubt, it is a Divine Tree branch.”

Lu Chuan spoke with a determined tone, sticking to his own judgment.

“It’s possible,” he said, “based on his description it seems very close, but we can only come to a conclusion after seeing it with our own eyes.

Let’s wait and see.”

Dongfang Cheng waited patiently, leaning back in his chair and resting with his eyes closed.

Soon, night fell, and the auction gradually came to an end.

The last auction item was brought up, and under the host’s skillful build-up of the atmosphere, it sold for a handsome price.

“Ladies and gentlemen, today’s auction ends here.

We will continue with another session tomorrow.”

“We hope you will continue to support us.

If you haven’t found the treasure you’re looking for, please come back tomorrow.”

Then, led by the staff, Lu Chuan went to the backstage room.

In the room, various items were piled up.

When Lu Chuan entered, he could see a dozen or so members of the host’s clan standing there.

All of them were wrapped in animal skins, wearing fluffy hats, their skin rough, and their eyes vacant.

As Lu Chuan walked in, the host who had just been on stage came over.

“My name is Fan Qing, I am the leader of our Fan family’s caravan.

It was a long and arduous journey to get to Beihe City,” he said.

“It was truly no small feat to bring these treasures over here.”

“You’re Young Master Lu, right?

Please come with me.

This branch is very special, I will personally hand it over to you.”

He led Lu Chuan to another room next door.

After opening the room, Fan Qing took out the black box that he had just been carefully holding.

He cautiously opened the box and revealed the branch inside.

Upon opening the box, a strong surge of spiritual energy gushed out, a sensation exactly like when Lu Chuan first encountered the Divine Tree branch in his possession.

“Hand it over, I’m taking it with me,” Lu Chuan said.

“No problem, but I have a question.

Do you value this ordinary branch so much because you’ve spotted something special?” he asked.

“None of those in the auction hall had the discerning eye to recognize its value, but you did.

Your keen insight is remarkable.”

“However, I am curious, are you very knowledgeable about this branch?

I’m just asking out of curiosity.”

Taking the box from his hands, Lu Chuan replied, “I don’t know much about the branch; I was simply curious, so I decided to spend the money to buy it.”

“My friend Dongfang Cheng has already gone to make the payment.

You can check later.”

“No problem.

It’s a pity though.

An elder in our tribe knows the origins of this branch, but no matter how much I ask, he refuses to tell me.”

Lu Chuan looked at him with curiosity and asked, “What’s so special about this branch?

He knows?”

“He says he knows, but when I ask him, he becomes terribly afraid and doesn’t dare to speak.

He even mentioned…

if word gets out about this thing, it could lead to a manhunt.”

“Who is there to hunt us down?

I’ve traveled all this way and haven’t encountered a soul.

Of course…

no one knew that I secretly took this thing away.”

“That elder in our tribe originally said we should return this branch to its rightful owner, but in my view, why should it return to its original owner?

Since I found it, it belongs to me.”

“But now, it’s definitely yours, since you’ve paid for it,” Fan Qing said with a chuckling tone.

Lu Chuan nodded slightly.

“It seems that the elder in your tribe knows quite a bit.

He even has the means to return the branch to its rightful owner.

If he isn’t lying, then he must be quite an extraordinary person indeed.”