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Chapter 205: Fierce Competition
Chapter 205: Fierce Competition
Jiang Cheng was unaware that the Sunglasses Lady had already begun to have second thoughts.
He merely formulated a plan in his mind.
If the Sunglasses Lady placed a bid, he would let her have the auction item.
The price of a single bottle of Basic Spirit Nourishing Pills wasn't high, but a set of ten bottles was a different story.
Even he could only afford to buy a dozen or so sets, and he doubted that the woman could keep bidding indefinitely.
Soon, the second set of ten bottles of Basic Spirit Nourishing Pills went up for auction.
Only two or three people were bidding against Jiang Cheng.
The price quickly rose to over 90,000.
As Jiang Cheng raised his bid once more, the two previous bidders fell silent.
"Are there any more bids?"
The man on the stage turned his gaze towards the Sunglasses Lady.
By now, even he could tell that she had been targeting Bidder 72.
The Sunglasses Lady was tempted to raise her bid.
However, she also guessed that if she did, the other party would likely give up eight out of ten times.
She had already purchased quite a few Spirit Nourishing Pills, and the money she had left had other uses.
"Alright, let's congratulate Bidder 72 for winning this set of ten Basic Spirit Nourishing Pills with a bid of 95,000!"
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Jiang Cheng's face.
This price was slightly lower than what he would have paid inside the club.
For the next three sets, Jiang Cheng also secured them with bids around 95,000.
He was now only 110 bottles away from his goal of 150 bottles, or 55 bottles of Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pills.
This turn of events surprised many in the audience.
Especially the Bull Head Mask and the Sunglasses Lady.
"I never expected this newcomer to be so wealthy."
Under the mask, the man couldn't hide the smile on his lips.
Four sets of ten bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills amounted to nearly 400,000.
Over 70% of the people present couldn't afford such a sum.
Moreover, he also had a premonition that this was the limit for Basic Spirit Nourishing Pills, not the bidder's purchasing power. There would be an auction for Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pills later, and that bidder would definitely participate.
"It's a good thing I was smart and gave him a Secret Art."
The Bull Head Mask rejoiced silently.
He felt that it wouldn't be long before the bidder would take the initiative to purchase the Secret Art.
The Sunglasses Lady had mixed feelings.
She never imagined that a low-level Primordial Energy Warrior would have so much money! Recalling the previous auction where she had bid for one and three bottles of Spirit Nourishing Pills, she felt her face flush with embarrassment at her pride.
"Hmph, I'll let him off for now. If I encounter him later, I'll teach him a lesson. No, it would be better if I could meet him outside. Then, all those Basic Spirit Nourishing Pills would be mine!"
This thought crossed her mind, but after the auction ended and they were teleported away, she wouldn't be able to find him.
The Black Market would never leak that information; otherwise, their credibility would be ruined.
After just two or three more auction items, a major one appeared.
Grade A Battle Suit, Obsidian Set! Although it was one of the finale items, it didn't necessarily have to be the last item to be auctioned. This was to prevent boredom and to build up the atmosphere.
As expected, the moment the Obsidian Set appeared on stage, everyone straightened up, widened their eyes, and stared intently.
Jiang Cheng was among them.
The Obsidian Set looked like a suit of armor, but with a sense of technology. If he had to compare it to something, Jiang Cheng felt that it resembled the transformed Armor Hero.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the Obsidian Set, a standout among Grade A Battle Suits."
The man's voice was filled with passion.
"Now, some of you might be wondering, what makes the Obsidian Set so powerful?
"There are primarily five key aspects to this suit."
"First and foremost, it possesses formidable defensive capabilities, able to withstand attacks from Force Knights below the tenth rank and endure the barrage of a 50mm machine gun."
"Secondly, it utilizes intelligent materials and a drive system, which can continuously enhance the wearer's strength and speed by ten percent. This augmentation significantly boosts close-range combat abilities, as I'm sure all Force Knights here are well aware, a ten percent boost in a battle can mean the difference between life and death."
"Thirdly, it boasts excellent perception capabilities. Equipped with advanced sensors and positioning systems, the suit allows the wearer to detect enemies hidden behind walls, even with obstructions, and accurately determine their numbers. Through the Vitality Sensor, it can roughly analyze the opponent's strength and formulate subsequent strategies."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng was a little surprised.
"Vitality Sensor?" he wondered.
"It sounds like a battle power detector."
"Fourth, the Obsidian Set employs special materials that can autonomously absorb and convert environmental energy, providing a continuous energy supply to the battle suit and extending its operational duration. This feature is probably something most of you are unaware of. Typically, an A-Grade suit can only sustain combat for three hours, but the Obsidian Set can last for six hours. After the energy is depleted, it can automatically recharge to full capacity within a day."
The entire audience's breathing quickened at this revelation.
"Fifth, it offers excellent stealth and camouflage capabilities. The suit's surface can be controlled to achieve invisibility and adapt to environmental changes for disguise, enhancing the wearer's concealment."
As his words concluded, the Obsidian Suit on the stage gradually faded, eventually becoming almost completely transparent.
However, many in the audience reacted indifferently.
This stealth feature couldn't deceive mid to high-level Force Knights or ordinary people, but it was more than sufficient to fool the average person.
Fortunately, this fifth aspect was just an added bonus.
The first three advantages were already enough to make them bid without reservation.
"After my explanation, I'm sure you all have a good understanding of this battle suit. Now, let's begin the auction. The starting bid is one million, and each increment is ten thousand."
As soon as he finished speaking, nearly ten people raised their bidding cards, including the Bull Head Mask.
Jiang Cheng wasn't surprised by this either.
After all, the bidder was a middleman.
Even if it was the same Earth Martial Technique, selling it to ten people would still be profitable.
The price quickly escalated from the initial one million to ten million.
And from the atmosphere in the room, it seemed there was no end in sight.
After all, a top-tier A-Grade battle suit rarely went below a million, and its market price was around ten million.
With the blockade by the Horned Clan, A-Grade battle suits were becoming increasingly scarce in the market. Even at twenty million, it might not be possible to secure one.
In the end, the battle suit was auctioned off for twenty-three million to bidder number 66.
As soon as the gavel fell, bidder 66 stood up and left.
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes at this sight.
The group that left afterward clearly had ill intentions.
Otherwise, why would they choose to depart at that precise moment?
"Ladies and gentlemen, the bidding was indeed intense. For those who didn't win, don't be discouraged. There are still many treasures in our upcoming auctions. But first, let's relax with a Secret Art demonstration."
"This Secret Art is called Shadow Flitting Steps. It can open up 45 acupoints, and once mastered, the practitioner's agility becomes ghostly and elusive."
The woman with the sunglasses gasped, her breathing becoming rapid.
(End of Chapter)
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