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Chapter 573: Auction Ends! Returning to Linzhou!
Chapter 573: Auction Ends! Returning to Linzhou!
Silence.
Both inside and outside the private room, the atmosphere was hushed.
Everyone outside wanted to know what was happening inside Room 17.
After all, the governor of the Eastern Island Block, a Saint Spirit Rank existence from the Thousand Islands Archipelago, had entered, and the two outsiders who had dared to provoke with their bids earlier—had they been trampled upon?
They didn't know, but such entertainment had indeed been rare in the Thousand Islands Archipelago for a long time.
However, the situation inside the room was completely contrary to what they imagined.
Hato looked at the woman before him.
Her ordinary appearance was no different from any other female sea dweller in the Thousand Islands Archipelago, and her sun-darkened skin even had a rough texture.
This ordinary-looking woman had just said something incredible.
She had asked him to kneel and spare his life?
The stark contrast left Hato momentarily at a loss.
Then, his expression changed.
Before entering the room, he had been full of threats.
But now, he remained silent.
Fortunately, the two inside the room weren't in a hurry either. The Jia Ji even smiled at Su Ping again:
"Kid, should we bet again? Will he kneel or not?"
Su Ping glanced at her, and this time, he decisively waved his hand, "No more bets."
Of course not. When that legendary-level aura appeared, if this old man didn't pee his pants in fear, it would be a testament to his courage.
Why gamble on a bet you're almost certain to lose?
Seeing the couple acting as if no one else existed, Hato clenched his teeth and addressed them:
"Who are you? I am Hato, the governor of the Eastern Island Block in the Thousand Islands Archipelago, and the president of the Thousand Islands Archipelago..."
Before he could finish, Jia Ji interrupted him:
"Enough. I don't even put that big turtle in my eyes, let alone a Beastmaster family relying on that turtle. I'll give you one last chance..."
She seemed to be enjoying the moment.
Su Ping remained silent.
Undoubtedly, this was a clear case of the strong bullying the weak.
But Jia Ji never released her aura, leaving Hato unsure if the couple was truly powerful or just bluffing.
In this situation, should he sacrifice his dignity for a chance at survival, even if it was less than half?
Su Ping was certain that among the Saint Spirit Ranks in the Dragon Kingdom, after a moment of hesitation, they would have boldly revealed their true strength.
However, in the Thousand Islands Archipelago, the environment seemed different, leading to a different survival strategy for the strong.
So, in Su Ping's unexpected gaze, the old man before him actually knelt and pleaded:
"I don't know your origins, but if you dare to threaten us, I won't hesitate to tell you that in the Thousand Islands Archipelago..."
Unfortunately, before he could finish, a crisp 'snap' sounded.
A stream of water, seemingly transformed into a whip, lashed out and struck Hato, leaving a purplish bruise on his face.
Hato's words were abruptly cut off.
"Kneeling on the ground and spouting threats—this is the first time I've seen such a sight. So, does this whip help you understand reality?"
Jia Ji smiled as she spoke.
Hato, who had been stern-faced a moment ago, now wore a completely different expression. The purple bruise on his old face couldn't hide the obsequiousness in his eyes, nor the terror in his dilated pupils.
Even his massive toad companion beast showed no signs of resistance.
At this moment, as Jia Ji's whip lashed out, Hato knelt and bowed, "Thank you, Your Highness, for the whip! Thank you, Your Highness!"
Jia Ji chuckled, "It's indeed a gift for you!"
Su Ping stood silently beside them, understanding their intentions.
This whip had made the old man realize Jia Ji's true strength and the harsh reality he faced.
And the fact that the whip didn't kill him was because he had knelt and submitted.
Su Ping realized that Jia Ji had intentionally demonstrated her prowess before him.
"What are your instructions, Your Excellency? Rest assured, I can help you purchase the Yin Water. It would be the utmost honor for Hato and the entire Thousand Islands Archipelago to serve you, and it is also my utmost honor and that of the Thousand Islands Archipelago."
Jia Ji extended her hand with a mischievous smile, her rough and darkened fingers altered by the mirror-like water illusion.
She tugged at the white goat beard of Hato, who was still kneeling on the ground, and the latter quickly leaned forward, behaving as if he were a pet wolf enjoying its master's scratch under the chin.
"Alright, considering you know your place, scram."
"Wait!"
At that moment, Su Ping spoke up.
Hato turned to the man who had remained silent throughout the conversation.
Judging from the previous dialogue, although the woman before him had taken the lead and displayed a senior demeanor, she still treated this man as an equal.
He dared not take it lightly and quickly turned to Su Ping, "What are your instructions, Your Excellency?"
Su Ping thought for a moment and then said, "After the auction ends, come with us, I have some questions for you."
Hato's face turned extremely ugly, even more so than when he had learned of Jia Ji's strength.
After the auction ended, without the constraints of a public setting, he feared that life and death would truly be in the hands of others.
But upon further thought, considering the other party's strength, even if he returned to Flame Island or went to the Central Divine Island of the Thousand Islands Archipelago, killing him wouldn't be much of a challenge. Hato immediately replied, "Yes!"
Finally.
The door to Box 17 was opened.
Everyone's attention turned to the door of the box, wanting to see if the two who had spoken earlier were being dragged out like dead dogs by Hato.
However, they did not witness such a scene. Instead, they only saw Hato slowly walking out.
Moreover, after stepping out, this Eastern Governor who had been so boastful earlier, thoughtfully closed the door and then, without saying a word, hurried back to the nearby Box 22.
This scene left everyone completely bewildered.
What was going on?
Was it over just like that?
What exactly was happening?
Not only were those who came for entertainment confused, but even Merk and the other occupants of the luxurious boxes were left dumbfounded.
When had Hato become so agreeable? A voice sounded, and it was none other than Naya, "Hato? What happened? Did you hit a brick wall this time?"
It was clear that there was only one explanation for Hato's behavior.
Hato, who had come out, didn't dare utter a single harsh word and left with his tail between his legs.
Even when faced with Naya's ridicule, Hato remained silent, as if he were a completely different person from before.
His obedience was almost unbelievable.
Was he giving up so thoroughly? However, this outcome undoubtedly brought great relief to Merk, the host.
Although he was extremely curious about the identities of the two in Box 17, it was important to focus on his duties at this moment.
He cleared his throat and continued, "Alright, let's continue the auction..."
The two auctioneers below resumed their work.
However, at this moment, no one would dare to interfere with the 120 billion Yin Water, nor would they question the financial capability of Box 17.
The auction continued.
But aside from the other Dual Harmony Qi, Su Ping and Jia Ji had little interest in the remaining items.
After Hato left, Jia Ji smiled and said, "Su Ping, do you still think that a financial system built on money can influence the entire Beastmaster Civilization of Blue Star?"
Su Ping knew that the previous act was deliberately staged by Jia Ji.
And the purpose was to confirm Su Ping's earlier question.
When faced with absolute and superior strength, could money influence or even control the entire Beastmaster society?
Jia Ji's answer was simple and straightforward.
When one possessed such extraordinary power, money, in essence, held no sway.
In this society and world, what truly mattered was absolute power.
(End of Chapter)Su Ping nodded, but his thoughts remained deep in contemplation.
He believed that the people of the Golden Heart would surely understand this principle.
So, what exactly was the purpose of the Golden Heart?
A slight frown creased his brow as he recalled some rumors Qin Chuan had shared with him previously.
During a conversation with Miss Qin, his troublesome study-abroad father, Su Ping remembered hearing about the Golden Heart and their method of accumulating wealth to enhance one's cultivation realm.
This was the very reason why Qin Chuan was so determined to join the Golden Heart through this method and channel.
However, Su Ping was unsure if this was true, and even if it was, he didn't know the specifics of how one's cultivation could be improved.
This was the crucial mystery that Dong Muchun was investigating.
"Additionally, I want you to know that the protection in the Dragon Kingdom is too comprehensive, making you unaware of some behaviors outside. In places like the Thousand Islands Archipelago, it's a world of survival of the fittest, where the strong prey on the weak. Since I'm stronger, this large sum of money is his way of buying his life. Money is a reflection of strength; with strength, you can have as much money as you desire."
"That's how it is, so don't think about these trivial matters. Remember, you lost this bet to me. Once we return, that Inclusive Sea..."
Su Ping nodded without speaking further.
The auction continued, and after two more items were sold, it was time for the final Saint Spirit Rank resource, the Dual Harmony Qi. In Su Ping's gaze, Jia Ji bid once more.
Fifty million.
This price was undoubtedly a bargain for a Saint Spirit Rank resource.
However, firstly, the Dual Harmony Qi wasn't as widely used as the Yin Water, and its applications were extremely limited.
Naturally, its value couldn't surpass that of the Yin Water.
Secondly, everyone had witnessed the previous scene, and even Hato had quietly left without a word, and afterward, he didn't speak a single word.
Clearly, number 17 was a genuine and formidable character.
Therefore, obtaining the Dual Harmony Qi was far smoother than the previous items.
After this, the two didn't participate in the auction further.
The final three items held no interest for Su Ping.
The Meditation Technique, the Eagle Kingdom's technology beast egg, and the beast egg were the last items.
The beast egg was quite good, but unfortunately, competing for a Saint Spirit Rank beast cub required a significant amount of money.
This was evident from the number of people vying for the final item, the Oceanic Crystal Turtle.
Those in the private rooms were primarily interested in this item.
A Saint Spirit Rank beast cub with the potential to reach the Imperial Rank was a certainty, and the probability of breaking through to the Saint Spirit Rank was significantly higher compared to other beasts.
This was arguably the beast with the highest basic racial potential on the entire Blue Star.
After all, reaching the Legendary Rank wasn't solely dependent on racial potential.
At this moment, even the envoys from various nations joined the bidding, and the scene became quite intense.
Under these circumstances, Su Ping naturally, Su Ping wouldn't let Jia Ji get involved.
The auction came to an end.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the two, who had been the focus of attention, paid the bill and left without further ado.
From start to finish, Su Ping never revealed his true identity.
He didn't even meet with Dong Muchun.
It was as if they were complete strangers.
However, before leaving, Su Ping asked Hato a question.
He wanted to know if the Golden Heart truly allowed one to enhance their cultivation realm with money.
Hato confirmed that the Golden Heart did indeed have such a system.
In fact, the President of the Thousand Islands Archipelago had negotiated this arrangement with the Golden Heart.
Over the years, the President had significantly improved his cultivation through this method.
As a result, his subordinates engaged in trade to earn money, and their efforts were rewarded.
This was the reason why trade in the Thousand Islands Archipelago was so prosperous.
After learning all this, Su Ping finally returned to Linzhou with Jia Ji.
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