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"I think everyone is curious as to why, under normal circumstances, a fire at sea is rare and, even if it occurs, is usually manageable. So why did an irretrievable fire break out on this particular ship? After further investigation, it was discovered that the location of the fire was near the fuel tank..."

The crowd gasped collectively, and when they looked at the Phoenix Crown again, it seemed that the Phoenix Heart was no longer a blazing flame, but rather blood-red magma!

A fire near the fuel tank—doesn't that mean an explosion was imminent?

With the fuel capacity of a salvage vessel, it would be difficult for anyone on board to survive.

Housekeeper Zhang continued, "When the salvage ship arrived to provide aid, many people had already been burned to death, leaving only a few survivors who had severe burns on their bodies. According to their accounts, a fiery bird ascended to the sky, which triggered the fire. Their description closely matches that of our Flame Country's Fire Phoenix. Subsequently, this Phoenix Heart was brought back in a lead box, where it underwent processing... Of course, this Phoenix Heart is in its original state, unpolished and impossible to polish. As of now, we do not know what kind of gemstone it is, but its hardness surpasses diamonds several times over, making it uncuttable with current technology. Our craftsmen say that the original Phoenix Heart is the most beautiful, as you've already seen its effect. The surrounding diamonds were obtained at any cost from Lijia Continent. Given the value of diamonds of such size, I trust everyone is well aware of their worth. Combining that with the value of the Phoenix Heart, the starting price is five billion!"

When Housekeeper Zhang announced the price, everyone was taken aback.

Although they had been prepared for such an amount in their hearts, they were still shocked by the price.

However, upon reflection, they understood.

The Phoenix Heart was as large as the 'Star of Lijia Continent.'

The Star of Kuli from Brick Country is the largest diamond in the world, and it's evident to everyone that the rarity of this Phoenix Heart surpasses that of the Star of Lijia Continent.

The diamonds embedded around it are only slightly smaller than the Phoenix Heart, definitely qualifying them among the top ten largest diamonds, with immeasurable value.

As Housekeeper Zhang mentioned, they crafted this Phoenix Crown without considering costs.

Such a crown is perhaps even more precious than the United Kingdom's Queen's crown!

Yang Chen was secretly astounded; as the Left Envoy, Ye Xin's ambitions were no small thing!

Yang Chen was sure that this Phoenix Crown was definitely ordered by the Left Envoy Yang, otherwise, no one would spend such a fortune to make a crown.

Ye Xin was once an agent queen, the legendary Fire Phoenix.

She must have a very special perception of this Phoenix Heart; even Yang Chen could feel the intense energy emanating from it, similar to the aura Ye Xin emitted when she couldn't control herself back then.

So Yang Chen was certain this Phoenix Crown was commissioned by the Left Envoy Yang!

It seems the current Yang Left is not satisfied with her position as 'Left Envoy.'

Yang Chen squinted slightly, gazing at Housekeeper Zhang, his eyes flickering with cold light.

He understood a bit; although she was the Left Envoy, she surely could not break away from the Yun family's control in Penglai; she had to adhere to their orders; otherwise, the Seventh Young Master of the Yun family wouldn't behave so arrogantly upon arriving in Ancheng, and Housekeeper Zhang wouldn't serve the Seventh Young Master so diligently, moving away from the side of the Left Envoy Yang!

Moreover, as a Left Envoy of the Nine Venerables, she must follow the orders of that mysterious Venerable Master.

As such, while Yang Left seems high and mighty, she is restricted in every way.

Back then, Ye Xin, as the agent queen and the legendary Fire Phoenix, took orders from no one, was bound by no one.

All she had to do was accept tasks and complete them!

As for the rest, others would take care of it! No one tried to bind or command her—it simply wasn't possible.

So Yang Chen understood Yang Left's current mindset.

At this moment, Housekeeper Zhang added, "I can also reveal a little secret; our young lady is very fond of this Phoenix Crown!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted, and someone immediately made a bid.

"Five billion!"

Money, to these families, was just numbers. After centuries of accumulation, they were already as rich as nations.

For them, gaining favor with the Left Envoy Yang, and possibly acquiring her favor, was worth vastly more than five billion!

Yang Chen glared angrily at Housekeeper Zhang, wishing to tear his mouth apart!

This was something he and the Left Envoy Yang had tacitly agreed upon quietly, but Housekeeper Zhang disrupted it with just a word.

However, Yang Chen wasn't afraid of someone snatching it away. Since Housekeeper Zhang had said it, he would strive to win it; only then would the acquisition be meaningful!

"Five billion and ten million!"

"Five billion and twenty million!"

"What's the point? Isn't any one of those diamonds worth millions? Raising the price by ten million each time, and you have the nerve to bid! I bid six billion!"

This person was extravagant, proclaiming loudly, hoping to catch the attention of the Left Envoy Yang.

However, he was not in luck, as someone immediately raised the bid.

"Six billion five hundred million!"

"Seven billion! This belongs to me!" Zhang Yiran casually bid.

The crowd frowned upon seeing this.

"That's Young Master Zhang from the Zhang family!"

"I've heard he's the candidate for the next patriarch, can't afford to offend him!"

"The Zhang family from Dongpo, they must be the wealthiest!"

"Tsk, tsk, Young Master Zhang is indeed bold for being so young!"

Yang Chen couldn't help but look at Zhang Yiran.

Zhang Yiran winked at Yang Chen, clearly preparing to secure it for Yang Chen.

Yang Chen shook his head slightly; he needed to secure it himself to show his sincerity.

"Eight billion!" Yang Chen bid.

The crowd all turned to look at Yang Chen upon hearing this.

"It's him again!" The crowd already recognized him due to his wager with the Ban family.

"Doesn't he know better? Offended the Ban family and now offending Young Master Zhang; this boy is finished!"

"Is he not from Ancheng? Perhaps he's some rich kid from another city, charging about without knowing Ancheng's rules!"

"I think that's entirely possible!"

The crowd speculated.

The Elder of the Ban family, seeing Yang Chen's bid, immediately instructed Ban Dejie, "Bid ten billion!"

"Yes!" Ban Dejie immediately raised the placard and shouted, "Ten billion!"

Seeing this, the crowd became excited.

"Tsk, tsk! It's the Ban family! They've really gone up against Yang Chen, and now we have a good show to watch!"

"The Ban family's industries have been doing well in recent years; Yang Chen likely can't secure the Phoenix Crown."

...

Yang Chen glanced at Ban Dejie and smirked coldly, exchanging a look with Zhang Yiran.

To deal with people like this, he didn't even need to lift a finger!