Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 225

“…Their medical advancements are over 500 years ahead of Earth’s, and numerous diseases that are considered incurable on Earth can be perfectly treated there… Due to the astronomical costs of interstellar travel, the initial round-trip ticket price is set at 1 billion Huaxia credits per person. Interested individuals may begin reserving their spots starting today.”

Watching the news broadcast on TV, Posui Chenxin’s eyes suddenly lit up with brilliance, but just as quickly, she lowered her head, clenched her hands tightly, and bit down hard on her lip…

Don’t give up on any hope…

And today, a real glimmer of hope had appeared before her.

Lair Star—a place whose medical technology was over 500 years ahead of Earth’s, a place where incurable diseases could be perfectly treated.

What is an incurable disease? It is an illness that brings despair, one that slowly devours life each day, a sickness that can never be cured… Just like the one her younger sister, Chenxue, had suffered from since birth.

When she was born, doctors had told them she wouldn’t live past ten years old.

But through unimaginable perseverance, she had fought on until today… Now, she was already thirteen years old.

Even though she had never surrendered to her illness, her body had become as fragile as winter’s withered grass, unable to withstand even the slightest strain. Walking, even just a few steps, had become an unattainable dream.

She had always known why Chenxue continued to hold on…The illness trapped her in daily suffering and endless despair, and perhaps, if she simply fell asleep forever, it would be her release. But she kept fighting, for her, for her older sister, to ensure she wouldn’t be left alone, to make sure she wouldn’t have to face the world without her only family.

And so, she endured… so that every day, her sister could still see her smile, that warm and radiant smile, like the sunlight of early spring.

Interstellar flights… Lair Star… This sudden ray of hope nearly brought Posui Chenxin to tears.

But…

Ten billion.

To make this hope a reality, she first needed ten billion Huaxia credits.

How?

What could she rely on to obtain such an astronomical sum?

Even if one day she truly managed to gather ten billion, how much longer would Chenxue’s frail body be able to hold on?

Should she return to that place she swore never to go back to, to beg from those people she vowed never to see again? No… Chenxue would rather die than accept even a single cent from them.

Ten billion…

Ten billion…

Chenxue… hold on… just one more year.

No matter what it takes, in one year, I will find a way to gather ten billion for you… No matter what.

Even if an unfathomable abyss lay before her, even if the chasm of despair seemed impossible to cross—for her sister, even if she had to fall into the deepest depths, even if she had to shatter into pieces, she would give it everything she had.

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Today, Tianchen City was destined to be livelier than ever, as the first two commerce guilds to be established at astonishing speed—Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce and Sky Obstruction No. 1 Trade Guild—were both holding their grand openings on the same day.

And their opening strategy was identical—an auction!

Even their timing was exactly the same, set for 9 AM sharp. It was obvious to everyone that Sky Obstruction No. 1 had deliberately chosen to open at the same time and in the same way as Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce, clearly aiming to steal its thunder. After all, Seven Moons was run by only a small team of a few dozen people, whereas Sky Obstruction No. 1 had the backing of a massive guild with over a million members, providing them with a steady supply of valuable goods. On top of that, Sky Obstruction had a highly reputable name, making it the first choice for many players who wanted to consign rare equipment and items.

However, Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce had not gained its fame through size or influence—in fact, in past games, it had always been a relatively small and unremarkable guild. Its reputation came entirely from its owner—Liu Qi Yue.

But in Destiny World, Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce was making waves unlike ever before. From the moment of its establishment, it had already shocked countless people, whether through its jaw-dropping scale or its astonishingly prime location.

In Tianchen North Street, a massive chain of commercial buildings—stretching nearly 200 meters and occupying almost 10,000 square meters—was entirely owned by Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce. No one could figure out how Liu Qi Yue had managed to secure such a massive commercial district for herself. Currently, only a small portion of the chain was in operation, offering consignment services and dining, while the remaining space had yet to be revealed for what purpose it would serve.

Because of this staggering investment, it was clear to everyone that Liu Qi Yue was playing for real this time. Seeing this, Tian Zhi Zi, the leader of Sky Obstruction, made a swift decision—he would personally challenge Liu Qi Yue, using this opportunity to establish Sky Obstruction’s commercial empire and make its mark on history.

Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce

Liu Qi Yue draped herself in a semi-sleeved, light yellow gauze robe, its mist-like fabric barely concealing her tender, supple skin, which looked so smooth and firm that it seemed to radiate a proud elasticity. This attire made her appear even more dreamily alluring, with the gauze revealing a pair of snow-white, lotus-like shoulders. Her slender arms, without the slightest hint of sharpness, added to her mesmerizing charm. This outfit resembled a private boudoir robe meant for leisure before bed, utterly unfit for the outdoors. But in Destiny World, such attire could only be cosmetic equipment covering real armor, a piece that Liu Qi Yue had painstakingly acquired from an NPC.

This place belonged exclusively to her—no one else was ever allowed to set foot inside. More precisely, no man was ever permitted to enter.

“…Master, we have located Zhao Tianhua.”

A young woman dressed in black, form-fitting assassin’s attire pushed open the door and stated bluntly. Her tight outfit emphasized her graceful curves, sculpted to perfection with irresistible beauty. Her voice was crisp like a golden oriole. Upon closer inspection, the girl had delicate, snow-white features and a slender, elegant figure.

Beneath Liu Qi Yue’s sheer gauze, she wore only a light yellow bandeau, adorned with vivid peacock-blue embroidery along its edges. The fabric barely contained her bountiful, rounded peaks, swelling to an exaggerated degree, their soft, full flesh threatening to spill over at any moment. The assassin girl found her gaze drawn to this astonishing sight for a long time before hastily lowering her eyes, too flustered to keep looking.

“Oh? Tell me more.” Liu Qi Yue’s sultry eyes shimmered as she spoke softly.

“Zhao Tianhua is currently in Novice Village No. 78031, and his mental state appears highly abnormal. He remains online 24 hours a day, completely focused on leveling up, clearly aiming to leave the Novice Village as soon as possible. In just a few days, he has already reached Level 7—an extremely fast pace. Additionally, his in-game name is 『Restart From Zero.』”

“Restart From Zero?”

Liu Qi Yue slowly rose from her seat, murmuring the name under her breath.

As she stood, the twin peaks on her chest, full and impossibly soft, pushed against the yellow bandeau, stretching and warping its shape, with their excessive fullness spilling over. When she took a step, her astonishingly heavy, perfectly rounded breasts trembled and swayed with a mesmerizing rhythm, their movement so hypnotic that one couldn’t bear to look away even for a second.

The assassin girl’s breathing grew erratic. As a fellow woman, one who constantly stayed by Liu Qi Yue’s side, even she could hardly withstand this overwhelming allure. She couldn’t begin to imagine what man on Earth could possibly resist her charm.

“Restart From Zero, huh…” Liu Qi Yue’s seductive lips curved into a mysterious, enchanting smile as she murmured, “As expected of Zhao Tianhua. Even after such a crushing blow, you refuse to collapse… Since you wish to start over, then let me decide how you will start over. If you defy me, you will never have another chance to begin again… Nightingale, keep a close watch on his movements. The moment he enters Tianchen City, report to me immediately.”

“Yes… I understand your intent, Master.”

“Now then…” Liu Qi Yue gracefully sat down, twirling a strand of silky black hair around her slender fingers. “Tell me, how are ticket sales for today’s auction?”

“About that…” Nightingale’s head lowered even further, avoiding Liu Qi Yue’s gaze. Her voice faltered, carrying obvious hesitation.

“I want the truth, little one.” Liu Qi Yue smiled faintly, stroking her exquisitely pale jade-like fingers, seemingly unbothered by Nightingale’s hesitation.

“…Yes.” Nightingale carefully chose her words before finally speaking the truth. “Ever since Master announced that you would not be attending today’s auction, ticket sales have plummeted. More than ninety percent of ticket holders have refunded their purchases… As of now, out of the twenty thousand tickets prepared, only… only nine hundred have been sold.”

“And… nearly half of those were purchased by members of the Divine Domain Alliance.”

“Oh?”

Liu Qi Yue’s brows lifted slightly as her starry eyes studied the visibly anxious Nightingale.

With the vast scale of Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction hall, accommodating tens of thousands of players was effortless. Selling only nine hundred tickets was a devastatingly low figure, an embarrassment considering the size and influence of Seven Moons.

The primary reason for this dismal turnout was Liu Qi Yue’s deliberate announcement that she would not be attending. The vast majority of those who had rushed to buy tickets were not there for the auction itself, but rather for a chance to witness Liu Qi Yue’s beauty in person.

Once word spread that she wouldn’t be attending, over ninety percent of ticket holders canceled their reservations. After all, if they were truly looking for rare equipment, they would have naturally chosen to attend Sky Obstruction No. 1’s auction instead.

Another major reason for the poor ticket sales was the entry price—200 gold coins per ticket, which was a staggering five times the price of entry at Sky Obstruction No. 1’s auction. If all tickets had been sold, the revenue from ticket sales alone would have reached a whopping 4 million gold coins.

Given these factors, very few players were willing to choose Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction over its rival. Among the 900 tickets sold, more than half were purchased as a favor by Divine Domain Alliance—a move that surprised no one, since it was well known that God Burial, the leader of Divine Domain Alliance, had been infatuated with Liu Qi Yue for years, despite failing to win her over.

“Nine hundred tickets… Are people still requesting refunds?” Liu Qi Yue murmured, her tone laced with amusement.

“Master…” Nightingale finally couldn’t hold back anymore and hesitantly spoke, “I… I think the ticket price was set too high. It’s scaring a lot of people away.”

“Too high?” Liu Qi Yue lifted her gaze, arching a delicate brow as a brilliantly enchanting smile played on her soft pink lips. For a moment, Nightingale found herself completely mesmerized.

“…Quite the opposite. The price is far too low.”

Her tone was light, almost teasing, but her words carried an undeniable authority.

“Nightingale, issue an announcement immediately!” Liu Qi Yue’s voice took on a commanding yet playful lilt.

“Until 8:30 AM today, the ticket price will remain the same—200 gold coins. However, after 8:30… the price will increase fivefold!”

“After the auction begins at 9:00 AM, those wishing to enter will have to pay 25 times the original price!”

“After 9:30 AM… the ticket price will increase by… 200 times!”

As one staggering number after another flowed from Liu Qi Yue’s lips, Nightingale was completely stunned speechless.