Hearing Fang Zaitian's words, Ye Tianfan's eyes narrowed slightly, and seeing the serious expressions of those around, he immediately realized that this auction was the main event!

At this moment, the corner of Fang Zaitian's mouth on the stage curled into an almost undetectable sinister smile as he slowly stepped down. Meanwhile, two beautiful women brought the auction item onto the podium, and when they uncovered the red cloth from the auction item, a complete blue and white porcelain vase was revealed to the public.

"Qing Dynasty, blue and white porcelain vase, starting bid: five million."

While the two beautiful women were still introducing the historical anecdotes of the blue and white porcelain vase, someone in the ballroom had already begun to bid.

"Five point five million!"

A young wealthy gentleman slightly raised his hand, adding half a million to the bid.

At this moment, people's gazes also turned towards the young gentleman, sitting beside whom were seven or eight beautiful women, some serving tea and others with eyes full of emotion, embodying the image of a playboy.

"Six million!" Someone else made a bid.

At this time, Ye Tianfan's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at the blue and white porcelain vase on the podium. This vase had nothing particularly special about it; it could, at best, be considered a treasure. Given Fang Zaitian's status, he would never bring a fake item to such an occasion, hence the bids. However, those participating in the bidding were mostly from second and third-tier companies, while the true giants remained calm.

Ye Tianfan couldn't help but turn his head, looking towards the corner of the ballroom hall, where Ren Ningyue, the most powerful guest of this gathering, was seated. With Fang Zaitian's influence, there was no way he could invite the Ren Family, yet Ren Ningyue was here! Ye Tianfan absolutely did not believe she was here for charity! Just earlier, when Fang Zaitian announced the start of the auction phase, Ren Ningyue's expression noticeably changed. It was evident she was here for this charity auction!

Thinking of this, a sharp glint flashed in Ye Tianfan's eyes. If these business moguls were drawn here solely by Fang Zaitian's auction, there must be something exceptionally important up for grabs, and the blue and white porcelain vase was just an appetizer.

At this moment, Fang Zaitian brought out one piece of his collection after another, including more blue and white porcelain and ancient bronzes, all priceless antiques. As these collection items were sold, the total auction amount consistently climbed, now surpassing a billion. According to Fang Zaitian, all these funds would be donated to charity, making it clear he had made a hefty investment this time!

Right then, Qin Ruomeng couldn't help but frown and mutter, "What on earth is Fang Zaitian up to? Has he truly had a change of heart and sincerely wants to do charity?"

At these words, Ye Tianfan's lips curled into a cold smile as he shook his head and said, "Fang Zaitian is an old fox; he isn't kind-hearted enough to do charity! But a fox will always reveal its tail!"

Before Ye Tianfan could finish speaking, that mysterious aura suddenly struck again!

This made Ye Tianfan's heart tremble; ever since he entered the ballroom, he had already felt this mysterious aura but had never been able to pinpoint its source. Now, this aura suddenly surged, and even Fang Zaitian, who had been sitting leisuredly all this time, suddenly moved!

He quickly stepped onto the podium, gestured for the two women in charge of the auction to leave, and then signaled to the staff, who soon brought up a black-clothed item on a rack.

"It's that!" Ye Tianfan couldn't help but say in a low voice.

At this moment, the eerie mysterious aura intensified, filling the entire ballroom, and its source was finally locked by Ye Tianfan! It came from under the black cloth of the rack!

This made Ye Tianfan's heart tremble; he had always targeted a particular person, thinking this mysterious cold aura emanated from them, but to his surprise, it was emitted from an item!

This aura was powerful, sinister, and icy, suffused with the aura of death! If it emanated from an item, then this thing must be extraordinarily powerful!

Just then, Fang Zaitian's enigmatic eyes swept across the room, while a curious smile formed at his lips as he said, "The next is the last auction item. I suppose you've all been waiting eagerly!"

As soon as he spoke, Fang Zaitian lifted the black cloth from the rack, and instantly, that mysterious aura burst forth, drawing everyone's attention to the rack!

It was a sword! A short sword about two feet long! Due to its age, the outer layer of this short sword was already corroded, revealing only its rough outline. Yet, upon its reveal, many gasped in shock, and even Ye Tianfan couldn't help but take a deep breath!

It was Bai Qi's sword!

In 1968, archaeologists discovered four astounding ancient artifacts in Liu Sheng's tomb, the King of Zhongshan. These were the Han Xin Military Talisman, Bai Qi's Sword, King of Han's Golden Armor, and Bian Que's Mystical Soul Needle.

This news shocked the entire Huaxia Land at the time. Why these four items from different eras appeared together in Liu Sheng's tomb remains an enormous mystery. Even more shocking, after these unparalleled treasures were unearthed, various parties across Huaxia began to stir, and a shocking hijacking took place while the artifacts were being transported to the museum.

It was the Celestial Punishment Team from the military that was tasked with escorting these four treasures then. They were intercepted by a mysterious force, ensuing a fierce battle. Celestial Punishment Team suffered heavy casualties, while the mysterious force was almost entirely annihilated. But ultimately, Celestial Punishment Team failed to protect all four treasures! Three items were lost in the fierce battle, leaving only the King of Han's Golden Armor, now displayed in a museum.

This battle was reportedly the only failure in the history of the Celestial Punishment Team since its inception, a lingering shame in the hearts of its members.

Thinking of this, Ye Tianfan couldn't help but glance back at the man behind Ren Ningyue. He too was from the Celestial Punishment Team, and although he seemed to be suppressing his inner anger, a trace of fury was evident on his face as he stared unblinkingly at the sword on the podium!

This made Ye Tianfan completely understand that the reason why so many powerful entities had flocked to Fang Zaitian's charity ball was not because of his influence, but for Bai Qi's sword!

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