Hearing Shen Qiang's words, the people in the hall immediately began murmuring softly.
"Exactly, one must be reasonable. Previously, Jing Haotian thought Shen Qiang couldn't bring out so much money, so he made his demands. Now that the verification of funds is over and Shen Qiang's bid has reached the limit of all of Jing Haotian's assets, continuing the auction seems rather disgusting," someone commented.
"Yes, Jing Haotian can only use 150 million, and Shen Qiang's bid has already reached that. Logically speaking, there's no point in continuing to bid."
In the middle of the murmurs, an infuriated Jing Haotian, with a flushed face, retorted, "Shen Qiang, what do you mean by that? Are you saying that I, Jing Haotian, can't bring out more money?"
"Yes," Shen Qiang nodded indifferently.
As he looked at Shen Qiang's indifferent gaze, Jing Haotian, enraged, exclaimed, "Shen, you're pushing it too far!"
As he spoke, he took off his Storage Ring, threw it on the table, and bellowed, "A three-cubic-meter top-grade Storage Ring, worth at least fifty million, and it still has my personal Magical Treasure inside, all half-price, worth at least a billion!"
Unmoved, Shen Qiang raised an eyebrow: "Why don't you take off your pants and bet your underwear too? Maybe that's worth more."
Upon hearing this, several infatuated female cultivators in the crowd excitedly said, "Yes! Yes!"
Such a scene made Xu Nan sitting next to Shen Qiang cover her face with one hand. Even though she tried to hold it in, she eventually let out a snicker.
Compared with her restraint, the people in the hall weren't so polite.
A neat middle-aged woman burst out laughing: "Exactly, Jing Haotian's words sound a bit like a child playing house. I only have one dollar, but I have a paper airplane worth billions."
"Uh... what Jing Haotian is doing is a bit embarrassing, staking all his assets over a matter of pride, that..."
"I think Shen Qiang is right, if you have money, then bid, if not, shut up. Wanting to use things you've already used to offset the debt is a bit improper, however you look at it."
"But everyone really wants to see Jing Haotian betting even his underwear..."
In the midst of these discussions.
Struggling to hold back laughter, Xu Nan stood up and said, "Alright, according to Mister Jing's previous requests, the auction ends here. Shen Qiang has won the 'Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra' for 150 million."
Upon hearing this.
Jing Haotian panicked, "Miss Xu, with my background and abilities, just give me a little time, and I can raise the funds to buy it, this is..."
Xu Nan, with a calm expression, watched Shen Qiang excitedly store the 'Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra' into his Storage Ring and said solemnly, "Mister Jing, you should understand. If it were a regular auction, you could settle the payment after the auction ends."
"But you chose asset verification, so everything must follow the rules. We can't let you do as you please because you might be able to secure funds, so this matter is settled."
"I lost?" Jing Haotian turned pale as he heard Xu Nan's indifferent words. "I didn't manage to buy the Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment, I missed out on the 'Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra,' and I embarrassed myself in front of Miss Xu..."
Meanwhile, many cultivators hearing Xu Nan's words breathed a sigh of relief.
"I knew it, WanxinHesheng is an established brand, how can they let Jing Haotian, just because he's from a noble family, do whatever he wants? If you can't afford it, then concede. Waiting for Manager Xu to speak up was just seeking humiliation."
"The most impressive is still Shen Qiang. He looks unremarkable, but who expected him to be so capable? Jing Haotian really kicked an iron plate this time, not only was he slapped in the face repeatedly, but he also ended up leaving empty-handed after spending ten times more for the useless Gathering Qi Powder."
"Yes, the Cultivation World indeed has hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It's not surprising at all that someone as ostentatious as Jing Haotian got taught a lesson."
"It makes sense, but this visit has really been an eye-opener. Just seeing that miraculous Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment is enough for me to boast about for decades," he said.
"Indeed, what's more important is that this Shen Qiang is really impressive. His poisoning skills are too strong, and he has a lot of money. When I return, I must remind the disciples in our sect not to provoke him without a good reason," another added.
"Exactly, I'll send a message to them right now. Even the eldest young master of the Jing Family is no match for him. Those reckless kids had better not mess with someone like Shen Qiang. We smaller sects definitely can't afford to offend him," another agreed.
As people began to disperse in disarray, a pale-faced Jing Haotian seemed to have something to say, attempting to explain to Xu Nan.
At that moment, a young man whose shirt didn't have a single crease approached Jing Haotian and said politely, "Mr. Jing, please come with me so we can settle the account for the Gathering Qi Powder."
Simultaneously, Xu Nan turned to Shen Qiang with a smile, "Mr. Shen, come with me. We have some accounts to settle."
Watching Shen Qiang follow Xu Nan cheerfully, Jing Haotian wore a grim expression.
"I still have a chance. I'm taller than Shen Qiang, more handsome, and come from a better family background. I cannot possibly lose to him."
A few minutes later.
In Xu Nan's office.
After pouring a cup of tea for Shen Qiang, Xu Nan sat back in her chair and looked at him with a smiling gaze, "I feel like I might have been slightly abetting a tyrant today. In terms of financial power, you don't seem to be as strong as Jing Haotian."
Shen Qiang laughed and waved his hand.
Nine jars of Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment were neatly aligned on the coffee table, then Shen Qiang said indifferently, "Previously I heard that Jing Haotian's overdraft limit at Wanxin Hesheng is only ten million while mine was fifty million before."
"I think you know the reason. As long as I can appraise the age of items, and as long as there are people interested in antiques and jewelry, making money is quite easy for me."
"So, even though my overdraft limit is a bit high, you don't need to worry about not being able to recover the principal," he assured.
"But Jing Haotian is different. He might seem glorious as a scion of a great Family, but there are many in the Family. Even if there are some assets, it's not possible for him to do as he pleases," he explained.
Seeing Xu Nan's smile, Shen Qiang chuckled and said, "So, when it comes to earning capabilities, in front of me, he's just a weakling with a combat power of minus five."
Xu Nan laughed, looking at Shen Qiang with interest, "You're very smart and seem very confident. Now that the 'Daluo Heavenly Tribulation Heart Sutra' is in your hands, the price is a hundred and fifty million."
"Nalan Xingde's ring is eleven and a half million, Snow Ganoderma twenty-one million, Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment thirty million, totaling sixty-two and a half million. After deducting a three percent handling fee of one million, eight hundred and seventy-five thousand, that leaves sixty million, seven hundred and twenty-five thousand. This means you still owe Wanxin Hesheng eighty-nine million, two hundred and eighty-five thousand dollars."
Shen Qiang frowned slightly, walked to the card machine on Xu Nan's desk, swiped his card, and then entered an amount of five million and five thousand, saying, "It's eighty-four million, two hundred and eighty thousand. Naturally, the less interest, the better."
Glancing at the nine jars of Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment on the coffee table, Xu Nan said with a smile, "Although it's a bit over the limit, considering you are a high-quality client I discovered, I've decided you don't need to place any collateral."
Shen Qiang laughed and said as he turned to leave, "I'm leaving the Blood Ganoderma Bone Healing Ointment here. Eighty-some million is not a small amount, and I don't want you to be troubled over my affairs. If you are unwilling to take them as collateral, then please help me sell them. Use the money to offset the debt, and if there's any excess, send it to me. If it's not enough, I'll find another way to make up the difference."
Watching Shen Qiang, who left a message before he departed indifferently.
Xu Nan sat in her chair, a smile curling at the corners of her mouth.
"Such an expensive Spiritual Medicine, to just leave it behind like that. Are you foolish, or do you really have the courage?" she wondered.
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