Stalling

"Hello folks. Welcome" Alex said with a smile.

"Where is the treasure-palace?" One of them directly asked, ignoring Alex's greeting.

"Oh that. It's with me. But wait, before you do anything, I want you all to know that I am too weak to keep that kind of treasure with me. So, since I can't keep that kind of treasure with me, I want to auction it out to the wealthiest cultivator here. Now, the starting price is twelve billion yellow sapphirstones. Anyone that has the highest bid gets the treasure-palace. Bids start now" Alex said.

Immediately Alex said that, the cultivators in the air looked at each other.

Then when they placed their focus back on Alex, one said "Isn't twelve billion yellow sapphirstones too much for the treasure-palace. I don't think I have that kind of money on me. And I believe same goes for everyone. Therefore, you should reduce your auction price for the treasure-palace"

"Okay. To how much if I may ask? Do advise me" Alex said.