In the end, Crimson Tears was sold for nine thousand gold Galleons. Obviously, the pirates were still very rational, and the merchants got a big deal.
Such a diamond can double the profit if it changes hands.
Even if it is cut and made into exquisite jewelry, the profit will be several times or even dozens of times!
Only such benefits will attract businessmen to ignore the dangers along the way and come one after another.
Bill and Wilson stared with wide eyes as they watched the rare items being auctioned one after another, with almost every item priced at no less than five thousand gold galleons.
Of course, there are also some weird and weird things, because they really have no practical use, and they were unfortunately unlucky in the end.
"Next, we have our auction item No. 13, a fragment of a treasure map..."
The emcee's voice was inciting: "As we all know, pirate groups like to hide their wealth somewhere on a desert island for later discovery... Although the treasure map being auctioned this time is only a fragment, according to what the seller revealed The news comes from the Solo Pirates! Our auction house can guarantee this!"
"The Solo Pirates? Is that the pirate group that once dominated the Solomon Strait?"
Formosa, a big businessman from Sissel, stood up with an excited expression.
"Oh my God... the leader of the Solo Pirates is said to be the man closest to the Evil God. His power frightened all the maritime powers at that time, and he even almost became the Pirate King!"
There were also exclamations from the Trident Pirates.
"Ahem... However, although our auction house guarantees that this treasure map does come from the Solo Pirates, we are not sure of its profit... However, judging from the extraordinary power entrenched on it, it should not point to something small. It’s just a treasure…”
Seeing that the atmosphere had been stirred up, the emcee was very satisfied, and immediately emphasized the danger: "... I only have a fragment in my hand, which is about one-quarter to one-fifth of the original picture, but... according to our The appraiser said that there is a blessing of fate on the treasure map, so that one day it will be reunited with its brothers!"
After all, he is an auctioneer at an auction house, and he is trying his best to exaggerate profits and reduce risks, both in words and in words.
"Okay, a fragment of the mysterious treasure map. The starting price is one thousand gold galleons. Each increase in price must not be less than one hundred gold galleons!"
The master of ceremonies waved his hand.
"Two thousand gold galleons!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Formosa waved his hand.
"Two thousand one hundred!"
The Trident Pirates immediately increased their prices.
"Two thousand two hundred!"
…
Fang Yuan watched this scene coldly, stretched out his hand into his arms, and grasped a fragment of the treasure map.
The smell on this fragment he picked up from the book cover was very similar to the one being auctioned, which made him certain that the two came from the same whole.
"The Solo Pirates, the pirates who occupy the Solomon Strait... are also very famous in history. Their leader is a god-like man and owns a legendary ship... "
After confirming that the treasure map in his arms was related to the Solo Pirate Group, Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.
In terms of financial resources, he who had just looted a port would not be inferior to anyone present.
The bidding was fierce, but it gradually subsided when the price reached around five thousand gold galleons.
Obviously, neither pirates nor businessmen are fools, knowing that this has reached the limit of this treasure map.
Even if it is the treasure map of the Solo Pirates, first of all, it is just a fragment, and its value is greatly reduced. Soon, the target it points to is also very uncertain. These two factors combined determine the treasure. It is basically impossible for pictures to fetch high prices.
"Five thousand three hundred gold galleons a time! Are there any more?"
The emcee tugged on his collar excitedly, obviously the price was far beyond his expectation.
"Five thousand three hundred gold galleons, for the second time, it seems that this treasure map will soon belong to our big businessman from Sissel, Formosa..."
Just when he was about to hit the hammer, a voice interrupted: "Wait a minute, I'll give you five thousand four hundred!"
"Um?"
Formosa's originally calm smile changed. He looked at Sisfrei who made the bid and gritted his teeth: "Six thousand gold galleons!"
"Seven thousand!"
Without blinking an eye, Sisfrei directly quoted a high price.
This scene frightened Formosa.
After all, although he was rich, spending so much money to buy a fragment of the treasure map was undoubtedly a loss.
"Seven thousand one hundred gold galleons!"
Thinking of this, Formosa increased the price again: "This is my final bottom line. I am just interested in everything about Solomon. If Sisfrey's bid is still higher than mine, I will give it to you." !”
"Since you said so, Formosa!"
Sisfrey touched his moustache: "Seven thousand two hundred gold galleons!!!"
Upon hearing this, Formosa immediately sat down expressionlessly.
"Okay, then this treasure map belongs to..."
The emcee coughed and was about to announce the final result when Fang Yuan's lazy voice rang out again: "Ten thousand gold galleons!"
"What?"
The emcee almost choked on his own saliva: "Sir over there, are you sure your bid is 10,000 gold galleons?"
"That's right... I'm not as stingy as some people!"
Fang Yuan glanced at Sisfrei and spoke with contempt, making the slave trader so angry that the fat on his body was trembling.
"good very good!"
Sisfrey cursed fiercely and continued to bid: "Eleven thousand gold galleons!"
"Twelve thousand!"
Fang Yuan followed him unceremoniously.
It was only then that Formosa and the first bidder were shocked to discover that there were still many people who were really interested in this fragment, and complex expressions flashed in their eyes.
…
"Fifteen thousand gold galleons!"
Sisfrey spat out a number and looked at Fang Yuan with bloodshot eyes.
"Since you look at me so sincerely, okay..." Fang Yuan spread his hands, shrugged his shoulders, and sat back on the chair: "Then I'll leave it to you! Come, let us pay tribute to the generous slave Shanxi Cheers Frey!”
The pirates were all afraid of the world being in chaos, so they immediately started whistling playfully.
In their view, this trickster, who had a conflict with Sisfrey, used his words to play a trick on the slave merchant.
It was indeed a wonderful scene to force him to pay a higher price to buy this seemingly useless treasure map fragment.
"good very good!"
If the big slave merchant's eyes were only bloodshot when he looked at Fang Yuan before, now they were really like knives, and he wished he could just cut off some pieces of flesh from Fang Yuan's body.
"Ahem..."
The master of ceremonies quickly smoothed things over: "Everyone... Next, it's time for our auction house's reserved program - the slave auction. First, there are a group of a hundred plantation slaves. Each of them is a good farmer and has a docile personality. , will not resist, and is definitely the first choice of all plantation owners. There are ten groups in total, and each group will be auctioned separately, with a minimum price of one thousand gold galleons!"
The slave trade is a restricted area of the Insman Kingdom, which prides itself on being a civilized gentleman.
As early as more than ten years ago, the king signed a law to pardon all local slaves and give them free status.
Of course, some employees who work in sweatshops are not even treated as well as slaves on plantations, so there is no need to care too much about this.
However, although slaves were banned in Insman's homeland, the demand for slaves has always been large in various tropical plantations and even foreign factories.
In this regard, Blackbeard holds the largest share and is the notorious slave merchant leader.
In his territory, slaves can be sold openly.
For example, at this time, these slaves were indeed docile and possessed special skills. The prices were also very favorable, and they were immediately divided among various ship owners.
After batches of ordinary slaves were sold, it was the turn of the real high-level slaves, and Helga was among them. Of course, there were also a few particularly beautiful female slaves.
"Senior slave, Helga, masters navigation skills and is an excellent navigator. The starting price is one thousand gold galleons!"
The master of ceremonies waved his hand and asked two strong men to lift a slave up.
Fang Yuan took a closer look and saw that this Helga was probably less than thirty years old. He had wheat-colored skin, a strong chest, two small beards, clear facial features, and a cynical smile at the corner of his mouth. He did have some charm.
"Helga!"
Wilson next to him was shouting and almost rushed to the display stand.
"Damn it! Butcher!"
Fang Yuan covered his face and made a gesture.
Wilson suddenly felt a mountain-like black shadow pressing down on him, and he was immediately unable to move.
"Eleven hundred!"
…
The auction continued, and within a short period of time, the asking price had reached fifteen hundred gold galleons.
"I'll pay...three thousand gold galleons!"
Fang Yuan suddenly spoke up, doubled the price, and looked at Sisfrei provocatively.
The big slave dealer, who was still breathing heavily and was about to raise the price, suddenly became excited and thought of what happened before.
After all, this slave was just a friend of the other party's third mate, not the captain, so it might not be that important, otherwise he would have paid the ransom in the first place.
What if this is the other party's plan again
When the time comes, what does it matter if you buy your own slave at a higher price? Is the auction house taking commission twice for free
He hesitated for a moment.
As for the other ship owners, the three thousand gold Galleons were far more than the real value of the slaves, so they would not be taken advantage of. Moreover, everyone thought this was Fang Yuan's trap, and no one was stupid. Step on.
"Boss, thank you!"
When the decision was made, Wilson looked at Fang Yuan with eyes filled with gratitude.
"You are Welcome… "
Fang Yuan waved his hand and stared at the auction table. At this time, the slave auction also reached the final stage, and his consignment was also on the stage.
"Next, is the finale of our slave auction, the daughter of a nobleman, Miss Elizabeth from Insman!"
the master of ceremonies shouted at the top of his lungs.