The auction was quickly approaching its final stage, but the entire hall was becoming heated. Everyone knew that the main event was coming!

Sure enough, after selling another treasure, the expression of the elder responsible for the auction became serious. He waved his hand, and a beautiful woman brought out an exquisite sandalwood box from backstage.

The elder placed the sandalwood box on the table, his gaze sweeping across the room. After a moment, he spoke lightly, "I assume you’ve all been waiting for this today, haven’t you?"

The box opened, revealing an ancient book to everyone present. The elder slowly introduced it, "This book is called the Calm Qi Technique. Created by an elder from a prominent family, it is a unique volume of ancient martial arts. Those practicing Qi Gong may know its value. As an outsider, I won’t say much more."

"Calm Qi Technique?" Initially, Xiao Tian hadn’t paid much attention to these so-called unique volumes because the Iron Chain Cross River he practiced was already a marvelous cultivation technique. Its various levels could comprehend countless moves.

However, the moment the Calm Qi Technique was revealed, Xiao Tian felt a tremor through his body. The Qi Sea within him roared tumultuously, as if resonating with the Calm Qi Technique.

Not even during the previous gene recombination had his Qi Sea been so disturbed. This sudden change greatly startled Xiao Tian.

"What’s going on?" Xiao Tian was shocked as he sensed the upheaval within him, his eyes fixed intently on the Calm Qi Technique.

His body seemed to be telling him that he had to obtain that Calm Qi Technique!

The elder waved his large hand and directly declared, "Treasures from around the world, each with unique purposes. Starting at one billion, proceed within your means. If it’s just a pile of scrap paper, once sold, it no longer concerns our auction..."

"One billion and five!" As soon as the elder finished speaking, a mysterious man in a black robe in the hall bid.

"One billion and six." Another man followed closely, biting the price tightly. Clearly, many were here for the Calm Qi Technique.

"One billion and seven!"

.....

The price of the unique volume skyrocketed as if it had taken a rocket ride. In less than half an hour, it had soared to a staggering two billion. Everyone was in awe.

Reaching over a billion, such a price was rare even across the entire Huaxia.

As the bidding fiercely continued in the hall, Xiao Tian and Zhongliang chose not to bid. Instead, they silently observed, and soon the rapid escalation of the price began to slow, eventually halting at 2.7 billion.

The elder glanced around and, seeing no one else bidding, calmly said, "Two billion and seven hundred million, no more bids?"

Just as the elder picked up the gavel, about to conclude the auction, Zhongliang, who had been silent for a long time, finally raised his placard, "Three billion!"

Zhongliang’s tone was decisive, exuding an air of wealth and power. His purpose for coming to Shanghai this time was precisely for this unique volume, so he offered his bid without hesitation.

The three billion bid left the entire room silent. Although the Calm Qi Technique was intriguing, three billion was all that many present could afford. Even if they wanted to continue bidding, their pockets couldn’t support it.

"Three billion and one..." A long pause later, someone in the room finally increased the bid by ten million. But as soon as he spoke, Zhongliang immediately raised his placard, overwhelming him, "Three billion and five hundred million."

"Uh..." The man hesitated for a moment but eventually gave up. Clearly, while the Calm Qi Technique was valuable, it had surpassed his acceptable limit.

At that moment, no one else in the room continued to bid.

Just as Zhongliang was feeling smug, thinking he had completed the task assigned by his father and contemplating how to get back at Xiao Tian, Xiao Tian, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.

"Four billion!"

His calm voice echoed throughout the venue, immediately drawing everyone’s attention. Especially Zhou Xue, who had just mocked Xiao Tian, turned her head to gaze at him with wide eyes, full of shock.

"Four billion? Is this guy kidding?" Zhou Xue thought in astonishment.

Upon hearing Xiao Tian’s bid, Zhongliang’s face darkened instantly, an aura of coldness spreading from him. Suppressing his anger, he raised his placard again, "Four billion and one!"

"What?" Xiao Tian smiled at Zhongliang, mocking, "What’s wrong, Young Master Zhong? Hurt from that necklace, starting to raise by a mere ten million?" Xiao Tian then sneered coldly, raised his placard, "Five billion."

Upon hearing Xiao Tian’s bid, Zhongliang’s face flushed red, his body trembled with aggression. His gaze at Xiao Tian was filled with fury.

Although the current price had far exceeded his expectations, this unique volume was something his father was determined to obtain. After much hesitation, Zhongliang finally gritted his teeth and bid.

"Six billion." Zhongliang’s voice wavered slightly, indicating his extreme reluctance.

Spending six billion just to buy back the unique volume, his father would be furious with him!

However, Xiao Tian’s next words completely crushed Zhongliang. Without any hesitation, after Zhongliang bid for so long, Xiao Tian simply added another billion, delivering the final blow to Zhongliang.

"Seven billion."

Xiao Tian remained indifferent, unfathomable. His tone was as calm and relaxed as ever.

Seven billion! Without hesitation, seven billion was spoken as if it were just seven dollars.

Xiao Tian’s bid once again stirred the entire crowd. Although the Calm Qi Technique was valuable, it was at most worth two billion at best! Now Xiao Tian had bid seven billion, leading everyone to speculate about Xiao Tian’s identity.

"Heh heh... heh heh heh..." Zhongliang sat in his chair, his eyes twitching violently, for the previous six billion bid was all the funds prepared for this occasion.

After a long time, Zhongliang finally stood up, his voice hoarse as he questioned, "Kid, do you really have seven billion?"

With that, Zhongliang looked directly at the elder in front, stubbornly asking, "Esteemed elder, what would happen if he doesn’t have the money?"

Currently, Zhongliang still harbored some hope, thinking that Xiao Tian couldn’t possibly have that much money.

Upon hearing this, the elder in front gave Xiao Tian a cursory glance, seemingly having never seen him before. None of the famous wealthy young men in Shanghai City matched this description. The elder’s tone immediately turned stern, "Anyone without the qualification to purchase disturbing the order of my auction would naturally face severe consequences!"

In the midst of everyone’s gaze, Xiao Tian stood up with a faint smile, revealing a black bank card from his pocket. The card shimmered faintly under the dim light, especially the rose on it, drawing attention.

Raising the card, Xiao Tian said calmly, "Now, do you think I’m qualified?"

The elder, who had maintained a tranquil expression a moment ago, underwent a dramatic transformation upon seeing the card in Xiao Tian’s hand, his face full of disbelief.

"Is this... a Rose Card???"

"I apologize for not recognizing you, sir! Please, follow me to the esteemed hall upstairs, sir!" The elder’s tone was immediately filled with respect.