At this time, Li Feng already knew that Kong Ming was going to bid to the end regardless of the cost, so his heart gradually calmed down. He didn't say any harsh words at the moment, and directly quoted: "Twelve million gold coins!"
Kong Ming quoted unceremoniously: "Twelve million gold coins!"
This time Li Feng didn't even look at Kong Ming and directly raised the price to 13 million gold coins!
Li Feng had already made up his mind not to worry about the issue of whether he could afford the payment or not. Since Kong Ming wanted to bid, he would keep arguing with him. By then, it would become a mess, and he was afraid that the Lu family would not come forward to clean it up. Endgame? Only when people from the Lu family show up can they decide who will own the auction item in front of them!
After a while, the bidding price was directly raised to a high price of 15 million gold coins. At this time, not to mention Kong Ming and Li Feng who were bidding directly, even the people watching were a little numb to such a number. They just wanted to wait for the final result and see what the outcome of such an auction in front of them would be. How to end.
Just when Kong Ming was about to raise the price again, a hearty voice suddenly sounded at the auction venue: "What an honor! I never thought that a mere auction in Renji City could make such a big fuss. Even my Lu family was surprised. Brother Li, Brother Kong, you two are all old acquaintances of me. Can you give me a favor and sit down together to discuss how to solve this current dilemma? ?”
Following the words, an old man with a long beard who was about fifty years old and of medium build suddenly appeared on the auction seat, standing side by side with the white-haired old man who was presiding over the auction.
This old man with a long beard is indeed an old acquaintance of Kong Ming, because it was in the fleet he led that Kong Ming came to Sanxin Island! This person is naturally the elder of the Lu family in charge of external business, Elder Lu Yongcai.
With Lu Yongcai's wide reputation, it was not surprising that he recognized the three brothers of the Li family, and with his reputation as the elder of the Lu family, he naturally attracted the attention of the whole audience when he appeared. Many people were talking a lot, feeling that it was impossible for the three brothers of the Li family and Kong Ming not to give face to Lu Yongcai when he appeared, and they were afraid that they would not be able to stand the excitement in front of them anymore.
In fact, the bidding of 15 million gold coins is obviously too exaggerated. Many rational people understand that the final outcome of this auction depends on how the Lu family handles it. It is impossible to really get a high price of more than 10 million gold coins.
Sure enough, as soon as Lu Yongcai stepped onto the auction seat, the white-haired old man bowed respectfully to him, handed the brocade plate in his hand to Lu Yongcai, and then retreated on his own. Lu Yongcai smiled heartily again and said: "Brother Li, Brother Kong, both of you can be regarded as honored guests of our Lu family. There is no need to hurt your friendship for some external things. Just follow the old man to the inner hall and have a drink." How about the good tea I brought back from the mainland this time to cool down your temper?"
Kong Ming smiled after hearing this and said: "Since it was Senior Lu who invited me, how dare I refuse? Besides, if it weren't for Senior's fleet sending me off, I wouldn't have been able to reach Sanxin Island. I should have visited Senior to express my gratitude. Thanks, I might as well take this opportunity."
As for the three brothers of the Li family, no matter how domineering they are at sea, they cannot fail to give face to Lu Yongcai, the Lu family. Li Feng cupped his hands and said, "Since it was Elder Lu who spoke, how dare we three brothers not give him face? I have long heard that Elder Lu is a master of tea ceremony. It can be said that we three brothers are lucky to have the opportunity to taste the good tea praised by Elder Lu."
Lu Yongcai laughed and said: "You can show my kindness to you all. Please, please!"
As Lu Yongcai spoke, he made an invitation gesture to the three brothers of the Li family and Kong Ming respectively. Li Feng glared at Kong Ming, then stood up with Li Lei and Li Dian and followed Lu Yongcai.
As for Kong Ming, he still had a calm smile on his face, put up his hands and stood up, and followed Lu Yongcai slowly. A moment later, Lu Yongcai led the three Li brothers and Kong Ming out of the auction venue. As for those who still wanted to watch the excitement, they could only return disappointed at this moment.
In the auction venue, there is a side hall specially used to greet distinguished guests. The layout is elegant and majestic. It is definitely a good place to receive guests. After Lu Yongcai led the three brothers of the Li family and Kong Ming to take seats in the side hall, several people immediately looked like them. A very pretty maid served fragrant tea.
Lu Yongcai did not talk about business directly, but laughed and said: "Everyone, this time I went to sea and finally found this kind of frost tea in Youzhou. It has a unique cold taste that penetrates the heart. Please taste it. Ichiban.”
Kong Ming picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He felt that the steaming hot tea had a cold taste rushing down his throat. It was indeed a very special kind of good tea. He immediately praised it repeatedly: "It is indeed a good tea! Try it!" Tea is about the state of mind. When you take this tea into your mouth, the cold taste is like an enlightenment. No matter how much anger you have in your chest, it will dissipate in an instant."
As Kong Ming spoke, he glanced at the three brothers of the Li family with a half-smile.
Li Feng suppressed the anger in his heart, but his city was not as deep as Kong Ming's. He drank all the tea in the cup in one breath, then wiped his mouth and said: "Good tea, it is really good tea! My three brothers have lived in Fire Turtle for a long time. Island, living in such a hot and scorching place, if you can drink this kind of frost tea from time to time, it will definitely be of great benefit. I would like to thank Elder Lu for your hospitality. However, the three of us brothers are all impatient, and now we have tasted the tea. After that, please ask Elder Lu to come up with a regulation on how to resolve the dispute between my three brothers and this young boy!"
Lu Yongcai held the tea cup in his hand, stroking the long beard under his chin and pondered for a moment, and then sighed: "Everyone, when you come to Sanxin Island, you are considered a guest of my Lu family, no matter what my relationship with you was in the past. , You can’t be frank with your guests. This auction in Renji City was originally just a small scene, how could I make you so angry?"
Having said this, Lu Yongcai looked at the thing on the brocade plate in front of him and said: "The origin of this thing is really unknown to me in the Lu family, and both of you have taken a fancy to this thing at the same time. You must have your own reasons." . However, if an item of unknown origin is sold for a sky-high price of over 10 million, I am afraid that if the news spreads, all the major forces at sea and inland will think that our Lu family is trying to trick people! Brother Li , Brother Kong, the bidding at the auction just now was probably more of a battle of spirits, and it was not accurate. How about asking you two to take back those outrageous bids? "
Li Feng said in a deep voice: "Since it is Elder Lu who has spoken, how dare we three brothers not give face? However, after withdrawing the quotation, how will the ownership of the things in front of us be resolved?"
Having said this, Li Feng did not forget to glare at Kong Ming fiercely. If Kong Ming hadn't insisted on interfering, why would the auction of this thing be so troublesome
Kong Ming smiled slightly and expressed his position at the side: "The bidding is too high, which is indeed inappropriate. Since it is Senior Lu who mediates, I naturally have to give him face. However, the ownership of this auction item does need to be discussed and a solution I wonder if Senior Lu has any good suggestions?"
Lu Yongcai sighed and said: "From the attitudes of both of you when bidding, I know that this thing is a must-have for both of you, and it is not appropriate for either of you to let it go. In addition, this Since the property has been put up for auction, our Lu family has no reason to take it back. We can only use the fairest method to determine the ownership of this property between you two."
Having said this, Lu Yong paused for a moment, and then said: "Whether it is at sea or inland, we all believe in the same principle, that is, 'the strong are respected.' I believe that both of you also know the five heroes on Renxin Island. There are gladiatorial arenas built in the city. If there are unresolved disputes, the victory can be decided by force in the gladiatorial arena, and the problem will naturally be solved. What do you both think?"
A sinister smile appeared at the corner of Li Feng's mouth, he stretched out his red tongue and licked his lips and said: "Elder Lu's suggestion is quite reasonable. I have no problem with the three brothers. I just don't know if this young boy has the courage? "
Kong Ming's expression was still indifferent, and he said in a very calm tone: "It is indeed fair to decide the ownership of this thing based on strength, and I have no objection."
Lu Yongcai nodded and said: "Since both of you have agreed to resolve the dispute through wrestling, I will act as the notary for your wrestling this time. Brother Li, you three brothers have always advanced and retreated together. Yes, as for Brother Kong, I also know that you have two powerful companions, so the outcome of this gladiatorial battle will be determined by three battles and two wins. I wonder if you two have any objections?"
Kong Ming nodded in agreement, and Li Feng laughed wildly and said: "Being able to fight three times is exactly what I and my brothers want! Otherwise, just drinking a few sips of ice cream tea will not be able to resolve the three hearts of my brothers. That ball of fire!"
Since Lu Yongcai wanted to be the notary of this wrestling match, he naturally had to show an impartial attitude, so he explained to both parties seriously: "Since you both agree to solve the problem through wrestling, then in three days After that, in the Renji City Arena, three battles will determine the outcome. The winner only needs to pay 500,000 gold coins to become the owner of this object of unknown origin. The loser must not have any objections. I don’t know what you two agree with. ?”
Kong Ming and Li Feng looked at each other and nodded at the same time...
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