Chapter 188: Shanghai Fantasy
Soon, as more and more people arrived at the auction, it officially began after about half an hour. Although the initial items for auction were rare and valuable collectibles not commonly seen at regular auctions, Wu Hao wasn’t interested and simply sat quietly at his auction seat.
The seat prepared for him by the smart brain was just a standard seat in the auction hall, not in the VIP area above. Of course, this auction was not a public one, so even the standard seats were not accessible to just any wealthy person.
The people in the private boxes, on the other hand, were all tycoons from around the world, including representatives from some special government agencies. In short, those who could enter the VIP boxes were all very prominent figures. This was why the smart brain couldn’t fabricate a VIP identity for Wu Hao and could only place him in a standard seat in the main hall.
However, the standard seats in this hall were quite spacious, and it did not feel crowded at all.
Time passed quickly, and as the items that would normally be saved for the grand finale at other auctions were claimed by their respective buyers, the final few grand items of this auction began to appear.
“Next, we will auction the grand finale item of this auction. Please welcome our first grand finale item.” With the host’s announcement, several stunningly beautiful foreign female attendants wheeled the first item onto the stage.
The item was a jade compass shaped like a piece of jade, about palm-sized, with a somewhat ancient appearance. It was carved with many patterns of mythical beasts, giving it a mysterious aura. However, there was a round groove in the center of the compass, making it appear somewhat incomplete.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the item coming up is provided by a seller from the East. The specific function and origin are unclear, but according to our organizers’ appraisal, the jade used in this ancient jade compass is of the highest quality. Additionally, this ancient jade compass has the unusual ability to absorb gemstones. The following video is a record of our verification of the compass,” the host introduced, and a video played on the display above the auction stage.