Kael smiled faintly, knowing what was about to happen.
As Master Feng's words finished, voices erupted immediately. People began shouting over each other, sounding desperate and eager.
"I'll bid one million and five hundred thousand!"
"One million and six hundred thousand!"
"One million and eight hundred thousand!"
The numbers climbed rapidly. The crowd was going crazy, competing fiercely.
This bottle of Ice Essence Spiritual Fluid easily passed two million. Then two million and three hundred thousand. The price steadily rose higher.
Kael watched carefully as he noted which boxes were bidding and which factions cared enough to compete.
Several elders of families with less talented descendants wanted this desperately to change the destiny of their children and to give them opportunities they wouldn't otherwise have. And most importantly, to avoid the shame of raising another generation of disappointments.
