mtlumby2d Chapter 415 The auction has begun!
Chapter 415 The auction has begun!
"A stage play? What's that?"
"Whatever it is? But that young female host is just too beautiful."
"Wow! The food prepared by Longcheng is so lavish, we've hit the jackpot this time!"
Upon hearing Chu Ling Shuang's words, the crowd below the stage looked on with curiosity and whispered among themselves.
Besides, many people are also talking about her beauty.
After all, she was very tall, much taller than most men.
Coupled with his fit and well-proportioned physique and tanned skin, he immediately gained many fans.
Others picked up the food on the table and ate it without any regard for appearances.
However, before they had eaten much, everyone was drawn to the theatrical performance on stage.
Almost everyone present had read the novel "The Butterfly Lovers".
Now that people have seen the live-action version, they immediately began comparing it to the original story.
Act One: The Reasons and Process of Yingtai Leaving Home.
Although Xue Qingcheng's acting skills were still immature, she possessed stunning beauty and a personality very similar to that of the young Yingtai, thus portraying Yingtai's lively, energetic, and carefree nature.
And her incompatibility with her parents, who valued social status, sowed the seeds for later events.
Upon seeing this, the audience applauded and cheered, thoroughly enjoying the performance.
Xue Qingcheng was initially a little nervous, but hearing the applause from the audience gave her more confidence, and she became more relaxed.
She recalled the script in her mind and presented Yingtai's psychological process one by one.
Upon arriving at the academy, Yingtai, despite coming from a wealthy family, displayed none of the airs of an official. She and Shanbo, from a poor background, became fast friends and formed a close bond. Later, Shanbo discovered that Yingtai was a woman, and the two secretly pledged their lives to each other...
However, this wish was met with fierce opposition from the Zhu family, who arranged another marriage for Zhu Yingtai.
Yingtai refused to comply, and in the end, the two could only die together, transforming into butterflies and flying away together.
And...the moment Shanbo died...
From a corner of the stage, a distant and extremely sorrowful melody resounded.
Two figures emerged; one was dressed in grey and white clothes and held a flute.
A man dressed in gray and black, holding an erhu and wearing sunglasses.
As the two slowly walked out, the melodious and poetic music grew louder and louder.
Apart from the necessary ventilation holes and doors and windows, the theater designed by Xiao Yu is almost completely enclosed.
The stage, also modeled after the ancient theaters of the previous life, is a grid-shaped structure with amplification effects.
Moreover, this is a world of extraordinary beings, where even the weakest performers are at least at the first or second level, and their voices are loud and clear.
As for the erhu, flute, and other percussion instruments, these were all crafted by Xiao Yu using materials from ferocious beasts, and they all had the same amplification effect.
Xue Qingcheng and Zhong Jun, among others, are not professional actors, so their acting skills are somewhat raw.
However, thanks to Xue Qingcheng's stunning beauty and the accompanying music, these viewers with no prior experience were instantly captivated and unable to tear themselves away.
They felt as if they were following the actors' performance, experiencing the story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai firsthand.
Seeing Yingtai and Shanbo fall in love and understand each other will move you to tears.
Seeing this loving couple ultimately torn apart by Yingtai's parents, Ma Wencai, and everyone in that era, and ultimately... Shanbo vomiting blood and dying with his eyes wide open... Yingtai's heart-wrenching screams...
Moreover, as the music progresses, the mood becomes increasingly sorrowful, desperate, and helpless.
Everyone was deeply moved, and many people cried their eyes out, tears streaming down their faces.
"Excellent! This story is truly a timeless masterpiece!"
Suddenly, someone shouted.
Then, it was as if everyone had flipped a switch.
While everyone was shedding tears, they applauded enthusiastically.
"Next up is the square dance 'The Most Dazzling Ethnic Style' performed by our Longcheng Song and Dance Troupe!" Seeing that many people in the audience were still crying uncontrollably, Chu Ling Shuang went back on stage and said loudly, "Please welcome them with applause."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a burst of intense drumming erupted.
The sound of the drums seemed to possess some kind of magic.
This is a divine war drum personally crafted by Xiao Yu; the sound it produces is inspiring.
Earlier, many people in the audience were crying their eyes out.
But upon hearing the drumbeats, everyone's spirits lifted, and they all looked up at the stage.
A group of women in their thirties and forties walked onto the stage with great enthusiasm.
Then, they started dancing to the upbeat music.
These dances were so simple that a group of extraordinary individuals memorized them almost instantly.
Soon, the sound of stomping feet could be heard from the audience, and some people couldn't help but start imitating.
Finally, everyone in the audience stood up and jumped up.
As the song ended, everyone was filled with renewed enthusiasm and even greater anticipation for the upcoming projects in Longcheng.
A thud.
At the center of the stage, a wooden table had appeared out of nowhere. Chu Ling Shuang picked up a wooden mallet, pried it open with force, and then announced loudly, "Alright! I now declare the auction officially open!"
"First item for auction: 1000 drops of Night-Shining Dew, starting bid 10!"
"Each bid must be at least 1000 yuan!"
Upon hearing Chu Ling Shuang's words, everyone in the audience was amazed by Long Cheng's skill.
"Holy crap! The first item starts at 100,000?"
"Yes! To buy 1000 drops of Night-Shining Dew, you'd need to buy at least a million worth of goods first!"
The price of a single drop of Night-Shining Dew is not expensive, almost the same as a single ear of corn.
The problem is that the conditions in Longcheng are too restrictive, making it impossible for most people to buy them.
Therefore, this price immediately attracted many people.
"10!" The first person to raise a sign was an old man with a gray beard.
The old man was holding up a white number plate with the number 888, which meant that he had only exchanged more than 10.
This person was none other than Luo Xia, who led Xiao Yu to the ancient inheritance.
He and his granddaughter were both from the underground city. Because they grew up in a place where there was no sunlight, his granddaughter, Lori, was very weak. He, on the other hand, was able to barely resist diseases thanks to his powerful seventh-tier physique.
But his granddaughter was completely unable to do it.
Frequent coughing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, sudden fainting, etc...
Luo Xia had heard about the amazing effects of Night-Shining Dew on improving physical condition as soon as he arrived in Longcheng.
So he wanted to buy some glow-in-the-dark lotion.
As a result, like some independent cultivators, he didn't have enough money to raise a million.
"This is my chance, I have to get the shot!" Luo Xia thought to himself.
For his granddaughter's sake, he had to win the bid even if it meant taking out all his energy stones.
"10!" Another powerful rogue cultivator called out.
"10 yuan!"
"10 yuan!"
……
These people, like Rorschach, were holding up white number plates, all reading 888.
After all, not all of them come from powerful forces, have backgrounds, or have connections.
There were also many independent cultivators from the surrounding areas of the city of ruins, or those who passed by during their travels, like Luo Xia.
These people can't buy luminous dew normally.
But now, none of them want to let it go, and they all start bidding.
However, they were all asking for one or two thousand.
After all, independent cultivators have no background and are all very poor.
“11!” Luo Xia spoke again.
"11!"
"11!"
"12 million!"
At first, a group of independent cultivators followed closely and were very determined.
However, the number of people decreased as the price exceeded 11.
When the number reached 12, only three people remained; the rest had given up.
After all, 12 yuan buys 1000 drops, which is equivalent to 120 yuan per drop.
This price is 20% higher than the normal purchase price!
"12!"
"13 million!"
Of the remaining two, one had just offered 12 when Luo Xia immediately shouted out 13.
The two rogue cultivators shrank back in fear, thinking to themselves, "This person is truly ruthless!"
The group of independent cultivators shook their heads with wry smiles and stopped following.
While they were bidding, they were keeping an eye on the other people.
He discovered many other independent cultivators like himself at the scene.
They all decided to discuss it with these people after the auction.
If everyone pools together one million to shop, we can buy the glow-in-the-dark dew.
It's really not worth getting into a fight with this old man. The price is too high!