The Strong Female Lead Versus The Most Miserable Male Lead
Chapter 367 - 365: The Jaw Dropped

Chapter 367: Chapter 365: The Jaw Dropped

Divine artifact?

These two words weren’t just for anything; what exactly could it be?

Below, the Yu Family knew what it was, yet their hearts still raced with excitement and anticipation, even thinking about bidding to take it home.

But they managed to restrain themselves, not wanting everyone to mistakenly think they were just driving up the price—that would look bad.

At this moment, at the auction, all eyes were focused on the stage above.

A very large object, covered with a piece of red cloth, was brought up by eight people surrounded it from backstage.

Truly eight people, and not just any people, but eight masters.

Normally one cart and one person would suffice, but now these eight, standing on either side, were positioned protectively.

Was this perhaps too much of a fuss?

What could it be?

Everyone’s curiosity had definitely peaked; if it weren’t for the inappropriate setting, some might even want to get down on the ground and peek through the gaps underneath.

The auctioneer stood to one side, taking a deep breath.

"This divine artifact is consigned by the Yu Family. We thank the Yu Family for their generous support."

"No need for more words; let everyone witness it for themselves."

The auctioneer tugged at a corner of the red cloth, not daring to pull hard. The smooth red cloth cascaded down, revealing the object like unveiling an unequaled beauty, first exposing a fragrant shoulder and drawing all eyes.

As the red cloth fell, its true face was revealed.

A white steed, its hind hooves raised, its front hooves stepping midair as if to touch the moon, with its mane flying and head held high.

What stood before them seemed not merely a sculpture, but a living steed.

Whinnies echoed in their ears, forlorn and lingering.

Exhilarant, rising up, ready for battle.

Each person’s eyes, each person’s senses, experienced it differently.

Some, with just a glance, felt as if they were riding the horse toward the moon, soaring through the skies.

Others, with one deep look, imagined mounting the horse for battle, galloping across the battlefield.

Yet others, in white robes, stepped upon the horse and ran wild and free.

...

The entire auction was immersed in their own fantasies.

This was the impressiveness of the sculpture; it was imbued with spiritual power by Nian Shutong, given its own divine presence.

It had no consciousness, but it could make those who saw it feel as if they were truly there.

When everyone snapped back from the illusions, it had only been a few seconds, but it was absolutely enough.

As for the outward craftsmanship, the sculpting techniques, they didn’t even have the standing to criticize it.

Exquisitely perfect, strikingly lifelike, words of praise would be insufficient.

At this time, there was only one thought in everyone’s mind: they had to acquire it.

Such a sculpture was surely one of a kind.

Even the initially discontent Chi Family, upon seeing the sculpture, had all their grievances crushed to smithereens. The first thing that came to their mind was, it was also a horse!

The Chi Family, pressed down in every aspect, had no chance to resist.

If they dared say this sculpture was inferior to the Chi Family’s wood carving, everyone would call the Chi Family blind.

However, the man from the Chi Family glanced covertly in the Yu Family’s direction. Was this deliberate?

Ever since the Yu Family supported Little River Live, the Chi Family had developed some opinions about the Yu Family.

What were once two uninvolved first-class families were now somewhat at odds with each other.

But what the Chi Family man was contemplating was whether the Yu Family’s heritage was really so profound.

Such a sculpture, they were actually willing to auction off? Could it be that they had even better ones at home?

After all, treasures were things everyone wanted to hide and hoard, the Chi Family included.

The sculpture today, the Chi Family also had one; they had bought five in total but chose their least favorite one to send for auction.

As for the story behind it, it was fabricated by the Chi Family themselves, just to elevate the image of the Chi Family Patriarch.

Just as he had calculated in every possible way, he hadn’t anticipated the move from the Yu Family.

It seemed that their secrecy was well-maintained.

If the three men from the Yu Family knew about the man’s complaints, they would certainly tell him that the secrecy was indeed excellent—who would have thought that a small box contained a Space Button, along with a note?

The note read, "The item is inside the Space Button, it’s a bit big."

When Mr. Yu took the item out, the appraisers were stunned.

In the end, more than a dozen Appraisers, as well as the auction house owner, had confirmed with Mr. Yu three times, making sure he really wanted to auction it off, before concluding.

At this moment, the auctioneer regained his composure, stepped forward, and started the auction to those below.

"This white horse, carved by a person named Ma Dao Gongcheng."

"The starting bid is five hundred million, with a minimum increase of ten million each time. The auction begins."

"One billion!"

The first raise increased by five hundred million, but everyone felt it was quite reasonable and even thought it was set too low.

"One billion two hundred million."

"One billion five hundred million."

"One billion six hundred million."

...

The bids continued until they reached two billion, when Nian Shutong relaxed her anxiety, having achieved her goal.

She was just thinking of exchanging for some seedling money; this time it was a free gift to her online friends, and if she were selling it for a profit, she wouldn’t need to go to such lengths.

However, it was just as well; she only spent a day and night carving, which wasn’t difficult for her.

Not to mention, it was because she was giving a gift that she obtained the precious Crystal Stone Mine.

Every action has its reason, and sometimes the interplay of cause and effect is unpredictable.

Perhaps this is the joy of life—you never know what will happen next, and within certain principles, acting as your heart desires and letting nature take its course can also be a state of mind.

"Xiao He, remember to collect the money! I need to make a breakthrough! Wait for me when I return!"

Watching Nian Shutong hurriedly leave a few words at the auction, she disappeared in the blink of an eye.

A breakthrough? Coming back soon?

Fu Yunhe didn’t know what he should be worried about; he had already stood up, looking into the pitch-black night, unable to see any trace of Nian Shutong.

The immensely complex feelings of Fu Yunhe had him sitting back down somewhat despondently.

Would a breakthrough be dangerous? And if there was danger, what could he do about it?

It seemed he couldn’t help at all.

For the first time, Fu Yunhe felt a little dislike for his own weakness; he felt he was growing more and more distant from Nian Shutong.

Just the thought made him feel very uncomfortable.

"Uncle Xiao He, what’s wrong with Auntie?"

"She’s about to make a breakthrough in her cultivation."

Fu Yunhe had his thoughts interrupted by Dou Dou, and he said to everyone, "What we can do is to take care of our own affairs well at home."

"Nian Shutong is getting stronger. Even if we can’t help, we absolutely must not hold her back."

His final words were tinged with a touch of despondency again.

"Rubble has always worked diligently and won’t fall behind."

"Ha Ha too, work hard, cultivate, Ha Ha does them all!"

"I have been teaching well!"

"I am studying hard to become the most formidable Mechanical Master!"

For the first time, Ji Sisi shared her ambitions with everyone, even though her Mr. Nian was not there, she wanted to become formidable to help Mr. Nian.

"Dou Dou has been trying hard to eat and grow!"

Fu Yunhe looked at everyone who spoke, thinking, yes, they were also striving.

Some people are destined to lead the way, and that person is Nian Shutong.

They just need to follow firmly behind.

So, he needed to push himself as well.