Online Game: Evil Dragon Against The Heaven - 228
Swarms of players crazily converged towards the auction site of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce, quickly surrounding the entrance so tightly that no one could pass through. The receptionist, with a smile plastered across her face, said in a professional tone, “Welcome everyone, as the time is now past 9 o’clock, the entrance tickets for the auction have risen to 5000 gold coins. Please purchase your tickets to enter.”
The tickets, initially priced at 200 gold coins, were now being purchased without hesitation by groups of players, even anxiously paying 5000 gold coins to get in… because every second delayed increased the likelihood that the exquisite equipment would be sold.
The previously sparse auction venue began to flicker with white light frequently as large groups of players materialized inside, staring excitedly at the unsold Gold-Threaded Robes on the big screen. Ye Tian Xie shook his head with a sigh… When tickets were 200 gold coins, they were disdainful, but now at 5000 gold coins, they were scrambling to get in, what can one say about them.
“What! The Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce is auctioning gold equipment!?”
Sitting in the front row at the Sky Obstruction No. 1 Chamber auction, a gang leader received a call and, disregarding the setting, shouted out loud, then cursed into the communicator, “Why the hell didn’t you say so earlier!”
After speaking, his location flashed with white light, and he disappeared from the auction scene.
More and more conversations arose at the Sky Obstruction Wing auction venue, discussing the obvious, and the noise almost drowned out the host’s voice, making the host embarrassed and forcing them to continue despite the difficulty.
The news that the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce was auctioning gold equipment, and that the upcoming items would also be gold equipment, spread at an exaggerated speed within the Sky Obstruction Wing auction, as if a mysterious force was silently pushing it from behind. Soon, an awkward situation arose at the Sky Obstruction Wing’s auction venue; the densely packed hall began to see a continuous stream of people leaving. And the rate of departure was astonishingly fast; within mere seconds, over half had left, including those who, out of respect for the Sky Obstruction Wing’s influence and face, were restless and looking around anxiously…
They had come to obtain a piece of equipment that would enhance their strength and raise their value and capital. The Sky Obstruction Wing had already publicized their showcase items—two level 15 silver equipment pieces—most people came for these items… But at another auction, gold equipment was being offered, and here they were, scrambling for silver equipment that paled in comparison; how could they possibly stay seated.
The scenes at the two auction houses once again showed a stark contrast like at the beginning, only this time, the direction of the flow had completely changed—the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce began to see a continuous influx of players, filling up the originally empty seats madly, while at the Sky Obstruction No. 1 Chamber auction hall… under the host’s alternating red and pale face, the number of people dwindled, then halved, then quartered, then reduced to one-eighth…
Tian Zhi Zi’s face turned ashen, his hands clenched tightly as he paced back and forth anxiously backstage. Then, he slammed his fist onto the table, “How could the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce possibly have gold equipment! How is this possible! Low-level monsters have an extremely low drop rate for gold equipment, our entire Wings That Obstruct the Heavens haven’t exploded a single piece, where did the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce get theirs from!”
He should have realized earlier, without sufficiently stunning assets, how could Liu Qi Yue make such a grand gesture, with such shocking decisions. Now, the answer was revealed in a form he couldn’t accept. Before the auction, he was winning; after it began, he was instantly defeated.
He could only blame himself for being too confident in what he owned, and for not fully understanding the true strength and cards held by the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce. 『Know thyself, know thy enemy』, they say, and while he knew himself, he did not know the enemy.
The impact of Liu Qi Yue’s startling decisions was terrifying…the ticket price suddenly shot up to 5000 gold coins, yet the influx of people buying tickets to enter filled the chamber to the brim, threatening to break down the doors of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce. Since the chamber had already deliberately announced the price throughout the region, there was no basis for complaints. One could only blame their own lack of foresight for not acting earlier—leaving aside the outcome of the auction, the revenue from ticket sales alone would be astronomical.
“Young master, what should we do now? If we don’t turn this situation around… our chamber will never be able to raise its head in front of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce again.” The masked archer behind him asked, the current situation being something no one could have anticipated.
“Let’s go, immediately to the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction venue” Tian Zhi Zi turned and said.
The masked man immediately objected, “Young master, it’s better not to go. Our auction is still ongoing. If you appear at our rival, the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s venue, how will others view it?”
Tian Zhi Zi’s face darkened with indecision; he was deeply regretting the decision he made in a moment of confusion, thinking it wise. Recalling his sister’s warnings, he suddenly felt that he was truly like an immature child in front of Liu Qi Yue. His decisions had not brought the desired effects; instead, Liu Qi Yue had used them to enhance the prestige and shocking impact of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce.
“Immediately send someone into the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction venue, and if there’s any warrior’s gold equipment, buy it back at any cost!”
The masked man was silent…
Tian Zhi Zi’s intention to enter the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction wasn’t to scout but because… even he couldn’t resist the temptation of gold equipment.
At the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce auction venue…
“900,000!”
A man clad in a bronze magic robe, broad-backed and formidable, stood up and shouted a price that made the players outside gasp in astonishment. After announcing the price, his fierce eyes swept around, almost as if he was daring anyone to challenge him to a battle that would last three hundred rounds.
The Gold-Threaded Robes, a level 15 gold equipment piece, were not far from level 20. With effort, perhaps it could be reached in about ten days. Yet, such a transitional piece of gold equipment was being sold for such a price.
Ordinary people couldn’t understand why someone would be willing to pay such an astronomical price for a piece of virtual equipment that wouldn’t be used for very long in a virtual world.
In the world of the wealthy, the less affluent can’t comprehend until they themselves become wealthy. When money becomes merely a number, their greatest pursuits become standing at the pinnacle of glory, the joy of trampling over others, and external decorations that best reflect their worth. For these, they would unhesitatingly spend fortunes. The powerful attributes of gold equipment excite them internally, and its rarity drives them to madness, losing all reason.
“Three million!” A calm voice rose faintly from a corner at the back of the auction hall.
Whoosh!!
Everyone in the auction hall turned their gaze towards the source of the voice. Some players who had just excitedly entered the venue were dumbfounded by the price. Outside the venue, there was a thunderous uproar.
Three… three million!?
Had they misheard, or had the person shouted the bid in a moment of excitement?
The bidder slowly set down his sign, his expression as calm as ever amidst the gazes of countless onlookers, his eyes lowered, not sparing anyone a glance.
His identity was hidden, and that indifferent, icy face was etched into memory. Ye Tian Xie, with the Eyes of the Evil Dragon, took in his information while observing the strange gloom in his lowered gaze.
This person’s name—Cang Chen!
The one who had surprised Ye Tian Xie before, the summoner who had entered the top ten in the level rankings. He was also the eldest son of the Cang family from the Three Forbidden Lands spoken of by Zuo Po Jun, his real name being Cang Chen.
Zuo Po Jun leaned over and said, “Second brother, that person…”
“I know who he is” Ye Tian Xie replied, committing his face to memory. This was not a simple character. Moreover… the depths hidden in Cang Chen’s eyes and the dangerous aura he emitted told him… this was not a good man.
“Our friend here has bid three million, honestly, this price is beyond my expectations. So, does anyone else wish to offer a higher price? Three million for the first time…”
The excitement in the voice of the host, Jiu Yue, was evident. Watching the crowd that continued to pour in, filling a venue capable of accommodating over twenty thousand people, she was certain that after today, the name of the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce would truly echo throughout Huaxia—and this time, not because of Liu Qi Yue.
From 900,000 to three million, only someone who truly does not regard money as an object would shout such a bid, and his manner of bidding clearly showed his resolve to win at any cost. For a moment, no one else made a further bid. According to the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce, there seemed to be more than one piece of gold equipment available; since this one had been targeted, why not conserve strength to bid on the exact piece they needed?
“Three million for the second time…”
“Three million for the third time…”
The gavel fell, sealing the deal, and Jiu Yue smiled, saying, “Congratulations, sir, this 『Gold-Threaded Robes』 now belongs to you!”
As her voice faded, the Gold-Threaded Robes on the auction platform slowly disappeared, being transferred directly into Cang Chen’s inventory. Simultaneously, the three million gold coins were automatically deducted from Cang Chen’s account, credited to the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce.
In the world of Destiny, the moment the auction is sealed is the moment the transaction completes. Additionally, when players bid at an auction, they cannot shout a price lower than the total gold coins they possess. That is, if one has ten million gold coins, any amount under ten million can be freely shouted; if only one has 100 gold coins, then they cannot even shout 101 gold coins.
The transaction completed, and Cang Chen did not even furrow his brow.
And now, only one item had been auctioned off, yet in such a short time, the Seven Moons Chamber of Commerce’s auction had turned from sparsely attended to a full house… not a single empty seat left.