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Chapter 481: Immortal Crystal Acquired, Seclusion! Bull Demon! (Part 1)
Chapter 481: Immortal Crystal Acquired, Seclusion! Bull Demon! (Part 1)
November 16, 2024
Let's do this!
We were even planning to take a gamble, and you actually brought someone over?!
They weren't fools.
Some were cautious and didn't dare to take the risk, while others were bold enough to gamble, believing that Lin Fan was bluffing and trying to scare them.
But Ke Ni Ma was different this time.
He actually brought someone over!
Is this still an empty threat?
It seems like he's playing for real!
I'm losing my cool here!
Who does this kind of thing?!
"Auctioneer!!!"
"Is this kind of manipulation allowed in your venue?"
"So, can I do the same next time, huh?!"
"Do you even want to continue with the auction?!"
The crowd was furious.
Damn it, isn't this bullying the honest ones?
They had lived for so many years and attended countless auctions, facing all sorts of challenges and pitfalls, from secretly raising prices to deceive others or being deceived themselves.
But...
In Lin Fan's case, where everything is laid out in the open, telling you outright that he intends to deceive you, is truly unprecedented!
Conspiracy?
No, this is a bold strategy!
How can it be called a conspiracy when everything is revealed?
But...
It's precisely because it's a bold strategy that it's fucking unbeatable!
If they don't follow along, they'll feel dissatisfied.
If they do...
Even if they pay a high price, they'll still feel resentful.
What are we supposed to do?
The auctioneer was also at a loss.
He had never encountered such a situation before!
In the past, those who deliberately raised prices to deceive others would always hide their intentions, sometimes even pretending to be desperate to win, just to provoke the other party into bidding higher, and then deceive them mercilessly.
Sometimes, the auction house itself would arrange for someone...
Cough, cough, cough!
Of course, these words couldn't be spoken aloud.
But for someone like Lin Fan, a reckless and arrogant fellow, the auctioneer was truly at a loss, not knowing how to handle the situation for a moment.
"I propose to expel this person!"
"Yes, he's here to cause trouble!"
"Expel him."
Soon, the crowd's anger was directed at Lin Fan, with only one demand—to expel him!
The auctioneer also turned to Lin Fan, considering whether to comply with their request.
However, Lin Fan was not pleased.
He immediately frowned and spoke arrogantly, "What? What do you think I'm doing? You open the doors of your business, and now you want to expel customers?"
"Moreover, how have I disrupted the order?"
"Am I not bidding, or am I preventing others from bidding?"
"Why do you accuse me of disrupting the order?"
"What?"
"Do you think I'm easy to bully?!"
Bang!
Lin Fan slammed his fist on the table, causing the entire VIP room to tremble.
"Or is it that you have a rule prohibiting customers from bidding?"
Auctioneer: "..."
Crowd: "..."
"Well..." The auctioneer sighed, "There is no such rule, at least not before this incident. So, please, everyone, stop causing a scene."
"Is there anyone else who wishes to continue bidding?"
"If not..."
The crowd was stunned.
Damn it, you're not going to punish him?
You're also bullying the honest ones. We honest ones deserve to be bullied, don't we?
Lin Fan, on the other hand, was amused.
He laughed even more arrogantly, "Come on, bid, bid, and compete with me~"
"Damn!"
Countless people cursed Lin Fan in their minds, but no one dared to place another bid.
Even though they weren't sure if Lin Fan was serious...
If they bid too low, it wouldn't serve the purpose of deceiving him.
If they deliberately bid high, they might risk being deceived by Lin Fan...
Using high risk for low reward?
Even a fool knows not to play this game.
So...
Damn it!
They held their tongues.
However, they also felt like they had learned something.
This move...
Good!
This is definitely a clever tactic.
Damn it, I'll play this game too in the future.
I'll go bully those honest ones!
...
"Well, at least we successfully acquired it."
"Hiss~"
"It's worth it to put on such a show."
Lin Fan's expression remained stoic, but his mind was secretly relieved, and he even said aloud, "Damn, these guys have no guts at all? Are they trying to ruin my deal?"
The maid behind him: "..."
They're acting smart after getting a good deal.
You're truly 'strong'!
But she didn't know that Lin Fan was also walking a tightrope.
While the Immortal Device business was booming, the scale of the Celestial Pavilion was still slightly small, and its production capacity was limited. So, although it was making money, it wasn't yet to the point of becoming wealthy enough to rival a country with ease.
The total amount he brought this time was just under 5.4 billion Spirit Stones.
5.2 billion was already close to the limit.
As for the so-called asking people to send money...
Bullshit!
It was just a pre-arranged avatar, a self-directed and self-acted scheme.
This was a deliberate ploy he played.
Although it invited hatred and was somewhat unsavory, it was very effective.
Unless someone was determined to get it at all costs, otherwise, it could generally be obtained at the lowest possible price.
But if someone was determined to get it no matter what, like the Divine Origin previously, and those old guys were willing to bet their entire fortunes, then this trick would be completely useless.
If they were already planning to gamble everything, who could you scare?
Fortunately, the Immortal Crystal wasn't the Divine Origin.
Lin Fan successfully bluffed everyone, and 5.2 billion was a standard market price, a perfect deal!
It can be foreseen that if he didn't play this trick, even if it wasn't 5.2 billion, even if he bet his entire fortune, there's still a high chance of failure.
After all, the Immortal Crystal is a real hard currency!
Buying it at this price, as long as you give it time, as long as you can hold on, you will definitely make a profit.
After all, one Immortal Crystal can cultivate an entire Spirit Vein!
But...
This time is truly very long, almost to the extent of planting trees for future generations to enjoy.
"With this Immortal Crystal, the Moon Embrace Sect won't need to change locations anymore."
"Just stay in the West Bull Prosperous Continent, and as the modifications progress, the longer you stay, the better the environment, and the greater the improvement for disciples and followers."
"Comfortable."
Lin Fan relaxed and squinted comfortably.
But...
There's still a problem before him.
The auction was successful, but to bring it back smoothly wasn't that easy.
After all, this move offended quite a few people!
"..."
...
"Hmph!"
Just as Lin Fan's thoughts were running wild, a cold hmpf came from the hall below.
"Send me some Spirit Stones!"
"This item, I've set my eyes on it, I must get it!"
"Nonsense, do you think I'm stupid? I'll buy it at the market price, and if it's higher than the market price, I'll deliberately raise the price and then scam the other competitors, hahaha!"
"..."
Lin Fan: "..."
"You've learned so fast."
Everyone: "..."
What the fuck!
Here we go again?!
The auctioneer cursed, "Damn you!"
You guys are learning and applying it right away, isn't that too quick?
He was startled, and immediately contacted the higher-ups of the auction house through divine perception while instructing his own proxy to 'make a move'.
"One after another, it never ends!"
He cursed, "I don't believe it! Still trying to get a bargain? Dream on!"
"I insist on bidding!"
"Three billion!"
"This is already the market price, show your skills if you can!"
"Four billion!" The previous person squinted.
"You're determined? Hmph! Five billion!" The proxy didn't budge.
However...
The person just waved it off: "Fine, I'll let you have it."
"Hahaha!"
After it was over, he even laughed, "This kid must be an idiot, right? The market price is three billion, and this is even the auction price, a private deal would be less than three billion, but he spent five billion, buying it at double the price?"
Proxy: "...Your mom!"
The others' faces turned pale, their expressions were especially 'rich'."
The auctioneer was stunned.
Damn!
This is why proxies can change branches and continue the auction, but if it was a real buyer, they might vomit blood on the spot!
"You dog!"
He secretly glared at Lin Fan's VIP room: "It's all his fault!"
This has completely ruined the atmosphere of the entire auction!
In my entire life, I've never hosted such a chaotic auction!
"No one else is bidding, sold for five billion."
He suppressed his anger and tried to remain calm: "Next item..."
However!
As soon as the item was displayed, four or five people stood up simultaneously, "I must have this! Send me some Spirit Stones!"
"I want..."
"Do you think I'm stupid?!"
"..."
These four or five people were speaking in perfect unison!
Their synchronization was 100%!
Everyone was dumbfounded, especially those who wanted to bid on the subsequent items, their mouths twisted in disbelief.
"You motherfers, are you even human?!"
"You fers, I'll fing f your immortal ancestors!"
"..."
In an instant, the entire venue was filled with curses.
Even those who weren't prepared to bid on this item were stunned.
Especially those who were prepared to bid on the subsequent items, they truly hated Lin Fan.
Starting this trend directly led to everyone learning and applying it...
So quickly, so many people followed suit, what about the later items?
Are we even going to continue the auction?
It's killing us!
But they didn't know that even Lin Fan felt it was getting out of hand at this moment.
"Is this too absurd?"
"After all, we're immortals, do we have no shame at all?"
"This this this..."
"Moreover, you guys should calm down a bit, again and again, and you're even escalating, aren't you afraid they'll fix this loophole, this bug?"
"Occasionally using it once is fine, but you guys are using it every time..."
"There's no hope."
Lin Fan didn’t know how the auction house would handle the situation.
But as a seasoned gamer, he had encountered many bugs before. He had even taken advantage of some when he was younger. However, using them occasionally and secretly was fine. Once it spread, everyone would quickly jump on the bandwagon, even mocking the officials... then, the bug would be patched soon enough.
The people in this auction house weren’t fools. How could they sit idly by?
So...
Lin Fan sighed. The auction houses in the Immortal World would likely have a new rule soon.
Just as he thought this, Lin Fan didn’t have time to ponder further. The auctioneer, with a darkened face, said, “Ladies and gentlemen, please remain calm.”
“This item has not yet been put up for auction.”
“Furthermore, I have received new instructions from the upper management of our auction house.”
“From this moment on, all branches of our auction house will add a new rule.”
“You are not allowed to explicitly or implicitly indicate that you are ‘determined to win’ the bid, and you are also not allowed to indicate or hint that you will intentionally inflate the price to trick others.”
“Otherwise, if discovered, you will be severely punished!”
“...”
The four or five people who had just mimicked the behavior were taken aback. One of them frowned and asked, “How severe?”
At that moment, they were quite unhappy.
Why the hell not?! They had just learned a good way to save money, or at least make others feel uncomfortable, which made them feel good. But now, just as they had learned it and hadn’t even had a chance to use it, they were being told it wasn’t allowed?!
So...
They wanted to know what the punishment would be, even if it was forbidden.
If it was acceptable...
There was no reason they couldn’t...
The auctioneer clearly understood their thoughts. His face darkened, losing the calm demeanor he had before. “First-time offenders will be expelled from the auction house and barred from participating in this auction.”
“If they offend again, they will be killed!”
The crowd: “...”
The four or five people were immediately displeased.
But they had nothing to say at that moment.
The auction house had powerful backers, and they couldn’t afford to offend them.
They could only...
Accept it.
But...
They weren’t worried.
Even if it was forbidden...
At least I said it!
You forbid it, but others won’t know, right? At least I can still manipulate this item.
But...
Damn, there are several competitors! This round will require both intelligence and courage!
The auction continued.
Most regular customers breathed a sigh of relief.
But there was a faint sense of regret.
Their feelings were the same as those of online gamers who had just learned about a bug to earn money, only to be told that the bug was fixed and that using any new or old bugs to earn money in the future would result in a ban.
They were relieved...
Everyone would be on a level Playing Field.
But they were disappointed...
They didn’t get to exploit it!
It was frustrating...
But...
Lin Fan suddenly said, “This rule is interesting. It’s not allowed to say...”
“It’s just not allowed to say, not that it’s not allowed to do...”
“So, this means...”
The crowd: “Σ(⊙▽⊙“?!”
“This...”
“Right!”
Their eyes suddenly lit up.
Damn, you’re right!
Not allowed to say?
I just need to do it, right?
Brilliant!
The auctioneer’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Can’t you just shut up?!
It’s utterly unreasonable!
I’ve never seen anyone as deceitful as you!
“Someone.”
“Complete the transaction with this honored guest first!!!”
Their intention was clear.
Complete the transaction quickly, take your Immortal Crystals, and get lost!
Lin Fan, however, was smiling.
Making future auctions have a Werewolf elements, hmm... it’s quite fun.
The premise is that I won’t participate.
But even if I do...
I have a strategy to deal with it.
However...
That strategy is even more underhanded. It’s better not to use it if possible.
Otherwise, it will cause trouble eventually.
“Cough~”
...
The transaction was completed. Lin Fan didn’t waste a word and left immediately.
Kick me out?
I’m more than happy to be kicked out.
Leaving now, at least there will be fewer troubles on the way.
But...
No one noticed that Lin fan flickered once after leaving.
Just for that one moment, only once.
And because divine perception was not allowed in the city, and it happened at a corner, no one noticed the change.
Those who followed him caught up immediately.
After catching up, they didn’t notice anything unusual.
“Indeed.”
Lin Fan sneered inwardly, “Such underhanded dealings are common everywhere.”
“Even these guys don’t bother to act; they just follow hard.”
“However...”
“This is better.”
“At least it’s out in the open.”
...
Leaving the Blood River Capital, Lin Fan headed west.
After traveling millions of miles, he was stopped by some people.
“This tree is planted by me, this road is opened by me, if you want to...”
A few ‘bandits’ jumped out, reciting their practiced slogan. Lin Fan, however, waved a hand, “Hold it!”
“Let’s get straight to the point. No need for formalities; it’s awkward.”
“You followed me all the way, it’s been hard for you.”
Lin Fan sighed, “If I ask who sent you, you won’t say.”
“So, no need for nonsense, let’s start.”
Lin Fan didn’t expect to be left alone. To befair, he didn’tknow how many people he had upset. Cough, logically speaking, it’sunknown how many people he had offended. The auction house might even be displeased with him and deliberately leak information to get people to take him down.
But...
Fortunately, he was prepared.
“...”
“I don’t understand what you’re saying.”
The bandits naturally didn’t want to admit it.
Lin Fan, however, nodded, “Yes, yes, you’re right. In short, no need for formalities.
"What are you trying to rob us of? Just say it."
"As long as you don't touch my body."
"Who the hell wants to touch your body? Do you think we're a bunch of perverts? This is outrageous!"
The bandits scowled, "Then what's the most valuable thing on you?"
Lin Fan: "That would be the Immortal Crystal."
"???"
The bandits were stunned.
This kid...
Why isn't he playing by the rules?
Even if you guessed that we're just pretending to be mountain bandits, you shouldn't be so calm, and even directly say it out loud?
When something is out of the ordinary, there's bound to be a demon...
Could there be a conspiracy?
"He's probably just stalling for time." Someone whispered a reminder.
But the others immediately shot him a look as if he were an idiot.
"Stalling for time?"
"Although his words are a bit strange, if he really wants to buy time, wouldn't it be better to follow the process?"
"Huh?"
"Er..."
"You have an Immortal Crystal?!"
As they continued their act, their faces turned greedy.
(End of Chapter)
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