Chapter 311 A Hundred Million Deposit
“Now I know why Zyaire was in such a hurry to leave. He must have gone to the auction. The thousand-year-old snow lotus is extremely rare. Plenty of people will fight for it!” Zeke said.
“Let’s go to the auction too.” Jared was filled with excitement.
If he could get his hands on the thousand-year-old snow lotus, his skills would be significantly elevated.
Zeke nodded and took Jared to the auction.
The auction was held on the outskirts of Yeringham, inside a classically designed building with a circular arch.
The outside of the building was filled with luxury cars that were usually not there. Evidently, many people had rushed over just for the thousand-year-old snow lotus.
When they arrived at the entrance, the staff immediately recognized Zeke. He handed Zeke a bidding paddle and informed respectfully, “Mr. Griffin, the deposit this time is a hundred million.”
“What?” Zeke was stunned. “Isn’t it usually ten million? Why did it increase to a hundred million?”
“Mr. Griffin, today is special. I’m sure you’re aware that a thousand-year-old snow lotus has been put on the block. Hence, the deposit has been increased to stop anyone who’s not serious,” the staff explained.
Zeke’s expression drastically changed, as he didn’t have a hundred million on him.
“Let me put it up,” Jared volunteered when he realized that Zeke might not have so much money on him.
After paying the deposit, Jared received a paddle, and they proceeded to the auction hall.
The usually quiet hall was now bustling with crowds. Everyone important in Yeringham was there. Even Zyaire was seated in front, chatting softly with someone.
At the sight of Zeke and the others, Zyaire was briefly stunned. Nevertheless, he nodded at them with a smile in an effort to greet them.
After they settled into their seats, Jared and company quietly waited for the thousand-year-old snow lotus to be brought out.
The auction started with some ordinary herbs that no one was interested in. Hence, many of them didn’t receive a bid at all. Evidently, everyone had come for the snow lotus.
“Jared, the bid is expected to be extremely competitive. If you intend to secure the snow lotus, do you already have a price in mind?” Zeke asked softly.
Jared shook his head. “I must have it regardless of the price.”
Having heard Jared’s answer, Zeke didn’t say anything further.
“Josephine, what does your boyfriend actually do? Why is he so rich? You didn’t give him all that money, did you?”
Frida was intrigued by Jared’s identity after seeing him splurge tens of millions as if it wasn’t his money.
“He doesn’t want my money. Do you actually think he’s a kept man?”
Smiling slightly, Josephine gave Jared a look of admiration.
She realized that she had become increasingly attracted to Jared. In fact, she felt deeply mesmerized by the unique charm he exuded.
Meanwhile, after a few more items were auctioned, the host finally brought out a large glass container. Soaked inside it was a snow lotus.
“Ladies and gentlemen, this is the highlight of the day, the thousand-year-old snow lotus. As all of you are aware, there hasn’t been any snow lotus discovered in Yeringham for a long time now. Due to the difficulty in gathering it, the number of herbalists has declined. In fact, this snow lotus was discovered in the hands of a farmer who used it to brew medicinal wine.”
While the host was still explaining the origins of the snow lotus, the crowd was already in an uproar.
“Damn it, what sort of joke is this? Isn’t this just a lie? Did you actually invite us here for a snow lotus that is used to make wine?”
“Is the snow lotus even a thousand years old? From the looks of it, it probably isn’t even a century old. You guys are nothing but cons!”
“You even demanded a hundred million for the deposit! This is outrageous!”
When they saw the snow lotus, everyone raised a ruckus to express their disappointment.
