Earth-attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasures aren't easily found. In contrast, the student's offer seemed too meager and somewhat unequal. It was one thing whether anyone in the audience even possessed an Earth-attribute Heavenly and Earthly Treasure, but even if they did, they likely wouldn't be willing to trade with a student who seemed to lack sincerity.
After waiting ten minutes with no response, the second student could only walk off the platform, dejected. He had wasted an extremely valuable bartering opportunity.
After all, a trade is about mutual benefit. If one party's offer isn't attractive enough, reaching a consensus is naturally difficult.
A third student immediately took his place on the platform. This was the customary rule of the treasure appraisal assembly. In each round, students would go on stage one by one in a set order. Furthermore, every resource exchange had to be of the same type, which was considered fairer.
