**Chapter 141: My Mom, Who Spends Lavishly**
Not long after Bai Feng and Fu La Da Li entered the Private Room, the Auction officially began.
As a series of bell sounds rang out, spotlights suddenly lit up on the auction stage. Soon after, a beautiful young woman wearing a red qipao slowly walked onto the stage and into the center of the lights.
Holding a silk fan, she lightly covered her face and spoke softly, "Welcome everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this Auction. I am Host Red Dress, the Host for this Auction."
Although this Host Red Dress's face was covered, her charm was not diminished in the slightest. Many Old Perverts among the Viewer below the stage couldn't help but swallow hard just hearing her voice.
This Host Red Dress is not simple. She has been active in major auction houses for a long time, knows countless important figures, and has handled countless Auctions. In every Auction, a large Quantity of auction Items are sold, and it's rare for Items to go unsold.
The organizers of this Auction must have invested heavily to invite her.
"Alright, without further ado." Host Red Dress chuckled softly, finally removing the silk fan covering her face, revealing a peerless beauty.
Many people below the stage, upon seeing this face, felt their hearts couldn't help but skip a beat.
Beautiful!
Her face was indeed beautiful, but in Bai Feng's opinion, it was just average. The most beautiful person Bai Feng had ever seen was Sister Zhi Huo, and Kalos's face was also more pleasant to look at than this person's.
"I announce that this Auction officially begins!" As Host Red Dress gently tapped the wooden gavel in her hand, the Auction officially kicked off.
"Now, please welcome our first auction Item."
As an Item covered with a red cloth was carried onto the auction stage, the spotlights that were originally focused on Host Red Dress immediately focused entirely on the auction Item.
"Please take a look, everyone." Host Red Dress said as she stepped forward and carefully unveiled the red cloth. What was displayed before everyone was a huge Oil Painting.
The painting depicted a beautiful maiden wearing a magnificent Long Dress and a Gem-studded crown. Beside the maiden stood a knight holding an Aegislash.
The knight had a resolute expression, his glance towards the maiden subtly revealing a hidden deep affection.
"This is a portrait of a royal princess from the Kalos Region from over a thousand years ago. After verification by our appraisers, it is one hundred percent genuine and has great collection Value. Furthermore, it is said that behind it lies a tragic and beautiful Love story."
Host Red Dress recounted the Origin and background of the Oil Painting to the bidders word by word, telling the tragic and beautiful Love story between a princess and a knight hidden behind this painting, causing many emotional bidders present to shed tears.
It must be said that this Host Red Dress knows how to create a buzz. Whether this Legend is true or not remains to be verified.
"The starting Price for this painting is 300,000. Those interested can start bidding."
As Host Red Dress's words fell, bidding sounds immediately rang out from below.
"310,000!"
"320,000!"
...
"500,000!"
...
Ultimately, this painting was bought by a wealthy lady for a final Price of 620,000. Tears were still glistening in the corners of this wealthy lady's Eyes, showing that she was still deeply immersed in the story Host Red Dress had just told, unable to extricate herself.
Following the Oil Painting, Gems, porcelain, Necklaces, antiques, and a series of other valuable auction Items appeared one after another on the stage, each selling for a higher Price than the last.
"Next, we will be auctioning a rare Pokémon Egg. If there are any Trainers present, you definitely shouldn't miss out!" Host Red Dress said playfully.
Of course there were Trainers present, and quite a large number of them. Therefore, as soon as Host Red Dress's words fell, many people sat up straight.
Bai Feng couldn't help but crane his neck as well. He didn't intend to bid for this Egg; he was just a little curious about the species.
"Are you interested in this Pokémon Egg?" Fu La Da Li asked when he saw Bai Feng craning his neck to look out.
The VIP Room here was similar to the VIP Room they had stayed in at the Pokémon Arena before. There was a glass wall in the front, allowing a full view of the auction hall.
On the walls to the left and right were large electronic Screens, showing close-up shots of the auction Items on the stage.
"No, no, no." Bai Feng waved his hands repeatedly. "I don't even know what will hatch from that Egg, so how could I be interested? Besides, I'm not lacking Pokémon. I'm just a little curious."
Fu La Da Li nodded and didn't ask further, shifting his attention back to the auction Item.
The Pokemon Egg was placed in a very ornate Incubator and carefully carried onto the auction stage by a staff member.
Bai Feng really wanted to mutter a complaint: They're just doing flashy stuff! Isn't this just over-packaging? No matter how ornately decorated the Incubator is, it's still just an Incubator!
Through the transparent Incubator, Bai Feng also saw the true appearance of the Egg. It was a fiery red Pokémon Egg all over, sparsely dotted with black markings and wrapped in flame patterns on the Eggshell.
Bai Feng thought: My knowledge is limited, I don't recognize it.
Identifying unknown Pokémon Eggs usually requires very professional individuals to be confident, as Pokémon Eggs come in bizarre and varied Colors and patterns, with countless ones that resemble each other.
At this moment, Host Red Dress introduced, "This is a Charcadet Egg, from the distant Paldea Region. It is a very rare Pokémon, not common even in Paldea."
Next, Host Red Dress began to introduce the Charcadet's Information in detail, such as its Type, the Abilities it might have after hatching, what powerful Skills it can learn, what kind of Pokémon it will evolve into, what conditions are needed for Evolution, and so on. Every point was introduced in great detail.
"The starting Price for this Charcadet Egg is 800,000, and each bid increase must not be less than 100,000!"
As expected, as soon as Host Red Dress's words fell, the Trainers began to compete to bid.
"900,000!"
"1,000,000!"
...
"1,700,000!"
"1,800,000!"
...
The competition for this Egg was very fierce. In the end, it was directly bought by Gym Leader Blaine of the Vermilion Gym in the Kanto Region for the high Price of 3,000,000.
Fu La Da Li saw Bai Feng's Eyes wide open and thought he was also interested in Charcadet, so he said, "You could have participated in the bidding just now. Why didn't you make a move?"
Bai Feng quickly shook his head, "I'd be crazy to spend three million to buy an Egg." It's just an Egg, after all. Eating it boiled wouldn't make him ascend to heaven.
Next, it was probably the Trainers' special session. Those that came onto the stage one after another were all Trainer Items, such as Held Items, high-purity Evolution Stones, rare Pokémon, and so on.
Fu La Da Li also bid and bought one or two Held Items that his Pokémon could use. The Prices were high and low, but Fu La Da Li didn't care about these.
The Auction continued.
"Next up for auction is a set of Items that can be used for Pokémon Special Training."
As Host Red Dress clapped her hands, a staff member came onto the stage carrying a tray covered with a red cloth.
"Everyone, please look!"
Host Red Dress pulled off the red cloth, and the spotlights all shone on the tray. Neatly arranged on it were six Items: a bracer, a belt, a pair of glasses, a band, an anklet, and a weight equipment.
"These six Items are called the Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, Power Band, Power Anklet, and Power Weight, respectively.
As long as a Pokémon holds these Items, they will achieve twice the results with half the effort during Training.
For example, the Power Bracer. With it, a Pokémon's Attack ability can be better trained during Special Training.
Another example is the Power Belt. With it, a Pokémon's Defense will be better trained during Special Training.
And the Power Lens. With it, a Pokémon's Special Attack ability will be better trained during Special Training.
..."
Host Red Dress explained the functions of the six Items one by one, listing their various Advantages.
The Power Band can help Pokémon better train their Special Defense ability during Training, the Power Anklet can help Pokémon better train their Speed during Special Training, and the Power Weight can help Pokémon better train their Stamina during Special Training.
In short, each one has extraordinary uses.
"These six Items are the masterpieces of Master PaPaPa! It is said that they took a full two years to finally complete. This Auction is their first time appearing, so everyone, you definitely shouldn't miss out!"
Host Red Dress said excitedly.
Master PaPaPa, whom she mentioned, is an Item crafting master famous throughout the Pokémon World. Every Item he creates is a masterpiece among masterpieces. Some can't be bought even with Money, and for others, you can't even get in line to buy them.
"PaPaPa" is just the pseudonym he uses publicly; very few people know his real name.
Hearing the name Master PaPaPa, many Trainers started getting restless, including Bai Feng. He had also taken a liking to this set of Special Training Items.
At this moment, Host Red Dress announced, "The starting Price for this set of Items is 1,000,000, and each bid increase must not be less than 100,000! Bidding starts now!"
As soon as Host Red Dress's words fell, people immediately began to bid competitively.
"1,100,000!"
"1,200,000!"
"1,300,000!"
"1,400,000!"
...
"3,000,000!"
...
"5,000,000!"
...
The Price was soaring upwards! Bai Feng's Heart was pounding. Master PaPaPa's reputation is too great! This is practically no different from stealing Money.
"7,000,000!"
...
"8,000,000!"
...
"9,000,000!"
The bidding continued, seeing it about to break ten million, Bai Feng sighed inwardly.
Ah~ Let's just forget it. Although this stuff is good, it's not meant for me!
However, just then, Bai Ye snatched the Bidding Device from Bai Feng's hand and quickly entered "Ten million!" onto it.
Immediately after, the large Screen behind Host Red Dress clearly displayed the Information that Private Room 112 had bid 10,000,000. Private Room 112 was exactly the Private Room Bai Feng and the others were in.
"Ten million! Private Room 112 bids ten million! Any higher?" Host Red Dress excitedly announced the result.
Bai Feng was dumbfounded by his Mom's operation.
"Mom, are you crazy! Where did we get so much Money?"
The total Funds he could use were only over thirty million. Suddenly taking out ten million to buy Items, would he still participate in the competition for the S-Rank Fruit Tree? The Orchard will need Money for management in the future, will we still be able to manage?
Facing Bai Feng's questioning, Bai Ye just lightly waved her hand, with a look that said 'don't you worry about it', and continued bidding with the Bidding Device.
The Price continued to soar.
Bai Ye: 11,000,000
Bai Ye: 12,000,000
Bai Ye: 13,000,000
...
As soon as a round number bid like this appeared, Bai Ye would bid without hesitation. That lavish spending posture even made Bai Feng think his Mom was possessed by something.
Bai Feng pounced over, hugged Bai Ye's thigh, and pleaded with a face full of entreaty, "Oh, my Mom, please stop! I don't want it anymore! I don't want that stuff!"
At this moment, while entering the number 15,000,000 into the Bidding Device, Bai Ye looked at Bai Feng and said, "But I need it. I want that Power Lens."
Bai Feng: ...
"15,000,000 going once, 15,000,000 going twice, is anyone else bidding? If you miss such precious and practical Items, they're really gone. Is no one bidding anymore?
Alright, 15,000,000 going three times, Sold! This set of Items belongs to the distinguished guest in Private Room 112!"
As Host Red Dress's words fell, everything was decided. A set of Training equipment directly wiped out half of Bai Feng's Family Property.
Bai Feng slumped onto the Ground with a face full of despair, hugging Bai Ye's thigh.
Money... Money... My little Money!
"Hahahaha..."
At this moment, Fu La Da Li finally couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Seeing this, Bai Feng glared fiercely at him. Can't you see how miserable I am? And you're still laughing! Do you have any Human Nature? Are you even a Friend?
"Hahahaha..."
Bai Feng's expression completely amused Fu La Da Li and Bai Ye, and they burst into laughter.
While laughing, Bai Ye opened her Phone, brought up the interface for the Storage Account, and showed it to Bai Feng.
Bai Feng looked.
There were thirty million on the Account.
"What's wrong? Isn't it just thirty million? Soon there won't be a single cent left!"
Bai Ye moved the Phone closer to Bai Feng again.
"Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~ Gardevoir~" Look again, look again.
Bai Feng said grumpily, "Can looking at it make the Money increase?"
Bai Ye said with a hand covering her mouth, laughing, "You look first. Maybe it can."
Bai Feng glanced out of the corner of his Eye at the Account balance. Isn't it just thirty million... Wait? Am I seeing things? Why does it seem like there's an extra zero?
Three hundred million?
Count again... Why is it still three hundred million?
Count again... Still three hundred million.
At this point, Bai Feng finally realized something was wrong. He suddenly looked up at Bai Ye.
"Three hundred million?"
"Gardevoir~" Yes?
"Is it really three hundred million?"
"Gardevoir~" Of course it's real.
"What's going on?" Bai Feng asked foolishly, "How did thirty million become three hundred million?"
So Bai Ye told Bai Feng about how she used all of Bai Feng's Fortune to place a bet.
After hearing this, Bai Feng suddenly jumped up from the Ground, excitedly hugged Bai Ye, and gave her a big kiss on the cheek.
Mwah!
"Mom, Hooray! I really love you!"
Oh my, that's quite embarrassing! Bai Ye wiped the saliva from her face and thought.
(End of this chapter)