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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 box at this moment.
Everyone outside wanted to know what was happening inside Box 17. After all, the Governor of the Eastern Island Block, a Holy Rank existence from the Thousand Islands Country, had entered. Had the two outsiders who dared to provoke with their bids been humiliated?
They didn't know, but this kind of excitement had indeed been absent from the Thousand Islands Country for a long time.
However, the situation inside the box was completely contrary to their expectations.
Harto looked at the woman before him.
Her ordinary appearance was no different from any other female sea citizen of the Thousand Islands Country, and even her skin, tanned dark by the sun, seemed rough.
Just like that, what had this woman said earlier?
She had asked him to kneel, and he would be spared. For a moment, Harto was at a loss, feeling somewhat bewildered by her words.
Then, his expression changed.
Before entering the box, he had been very talkative.
But once inside, he didn't say a word.
"Kid, do you want to bet again? Let's bet on whether he'll kneel or not."
Su Ping gave her a sidelong glance. This time, he decisively waved his hand and said, "No bet."
Of course not. When that Legendary Rank aura appeared, if this old man didn't wet his pants, it would be a testament to his courage.
What's the point of betting on a sure loss?
Harto gritted his teeth as he looked at the seemingly oblivious couple. He turned to them and said, "Who are the two of you? I am Harto, the Governor of the Eastern Island Block in the Thousand Islands Country, and the Emperor of the Thousand Islands Country..."
"Enough. That big turtle isn't even in my eyes, let alone the Beastmaster family that relies on it. I'll give you one last chance..."
She seemed to be enjoying this feeling.
Su Ping remained silent.
Undoubtedly, this was a blatant display of bullying the weak.
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 the Holy Rank beings in the Dragon Country would have hesitated for a moment before striking with full force.
But in the Thousand Islands Country, the environment seemed different, leading to a different survival strategy for the strong.
So, in Su Ping's unthinkable gaze, the old man, a dominant figure in the Eastern Island Block of the Thousand Islands Country, actually knelt down with a thud on the floor in front of the two:
"I don't know who you two are, but if I find out that you're toying with me, I won't hesitate to tell you that in the Thousand Islands Country..."
Unfortunately, before he could finish, a crisp 'snap' resounded.
A stream of water, seemingly transformed into a whip, lashed Harto's face.
A purple bruise instantly appeared on his face.
Harto's words were abruptly cut off.
"Kneeling on the ground and talking big, I've never seen this before. So, this whip will teach you a lesson about reality, won't it?"
But the previously cold and gloomy-faced Harto's expression suddenly changed. The purple bruise on his old face was now accompanied by an extremely fawning look.
And beneath his eyes, there was unmistakable shock and fear.
The large toad pet beast was even directly recalled into the Beastmaster's space, obviously no longer showing any signs of resistance.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for the whip! Thank you, Your Highness, for the whip!"
Su Ping remained silent beside them, but he understood their intention.
And the fact that the whip didn't directly kill him was obviously because he had promised to kneel.
"Your Excellency, what are your instructions? Rest assured, I can help you acquire the Yin Water. It would be the utmost honor for Harto and the entire Ten Thousand Islands Country to serve you, and it would be my honor as well."
The Mermaid Princess, with a mischievous smile, extended her hand, her rough and dark fingers transformed by the mirror-like water.
She tugged at Harto's jaw, who was still kneeling on the ground, his well-groomed white goat beard contrasting his rough fingers. Harto quickly stretched his head forward, acting like a well-behaved pet enjoying his master's attention.
"Alright, considering your good sense, scram back to where you came from."
"Wait!"
At that moment, Su Ping suddenly spoke up.
Harto turned to look at the man who had remained silent throughout.
Looking back at their previous conversation, although the woman before them had taken the lead and acted as a senior, she still treated this man as an equal.
Harto dared not be careless and quickly turned to Su Ping, "Your Excellency, what are your instructions?"
Su Ping thought for a moment and then said, "After the auction ends, come with us. I have some questions for you."
Harto's expression turned extremely unpleasant, and compared to when he learned of the Mermaid Princess's strength, he didn't feel much better.
After the auction ended and they met again without the constraints of a public setting, their lives would truly be in someone else's hands.
But upon further thought, considering the other party's strength, even if he returned to Crimson Flame Island or went to the central Divine Island of the Ten Thousand Islands Country, killing him wouldn't be much of a challenge. Harto spoke up without hesitation:
"Yes!"
Finally.
The door to Private Box 17 was opened.
All the whispers and discussions within the various private boxes ceased as everyone turned their attention to the door of that box, wanting to see if the two who had spoken earlier were being dragged out like dead dogs by Harto.
However, they didn't witness such a scene. All they saw was Harto slowly walking out.
Furthermore, after leaving, the Eastern Governor who had been boasting earlier even thoughtfully closed the door and then, without a word, hurried back to the nearby Private Box 22.
This scene left everyone completely baffled.
What was going on?
Was it over just like that?
What exactly happened?
Not only were those seeking entertainment left in confusion, but even Merk and the others in the luxurious private boxes were dumbfounded.
When did Harto become so compliant? A voice sounded, and it was none other than Naya:
"Harto? What's going on? Did you hit a wall this time?"
It was clear that there could only be one explanation.
Harto, who had been allowed to leave, didn't dare utter a harsh word and simply slinked away.
Even when faced with Naya's mockery, Harto remained silent, as if he were a completely different person from before.
Obedient to a fault.
Was this surrender too thorough? However, this outcome undoubtedly relieved Merk, who was acting as the host, allowing him to breathe a sigh of relief.
Although he was extremely curious about the identities of the two in Private Box 17, he had to focus on his duties at this moment.
He cleared his throat and continued addressing the outside, "Alright, let's continue with the auction..."
The two auctioneers below resumed their work.
However, at this time, no one dared to interfere with the Yin Water worth 12 billion, not wanting to make a fool of themselves.
Nor would anyone question the financial capability of Private Box 17 to afford it.
The auction continued.
After Harto left, the Mermaid Princess smiled and said, "Su Ping, do you still believe that a financial system based on money can influence the Beast Tamer civilization on Blue Star?"
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Su Ping understood that the previous scene was intentionally orchestrated by the Mermaid Princess.
The purpose was to validate Su Ping's earlier question.
When faced with absolute power, can money truly influence or control the entire Beast Tamer society?
The Mermaid Princess provided a straightforward and brutal answer.
When one possesses power that is a cut above the rest, money, in essence, holds no sway.
In this society and world, what truly matters is absolute strength.
Su Ping nodded, but he remained deep in thought.
He believed that the people of Golden Heart would not be unaware of this principle.
So, what was the true purpose of Golden Heart?
His eyebrows furrowed slightly as he recalled some rumors Qin Chuan had once shared with him.
During a conversation with Qin Xiaojie, the worrisome father, Su Ping remembered hearing that Golden Heart seemed to have a method and means to improve one's cultivation through accumulating wealth.
This was why Qin Chuan was so determined to join Golden Heart using this method and channel.
However, was this true or false, and what was the way to improve? Su Ping had no idea.
This was also the crucial mystery Dong Muchun was investigating.
"Besides, I want you to know that the protection of the Dragon Nation is too comprehensive, making you unaware of some behaviors outside. In a place like the Ten Thousand Islands Country, it's a world of survival of the fittest, where the strong prey on the weak. I'm stronger than him, so naturally, this large sum of money is for buying his life! Money is a result of strength. As long as you have strength, you can have as much money as you want."
"That's how it is, so don't think about these unnecessary things, and don't forget that you lost this bet to me. After returning, that Ocean-Inclusive Cultivation..."
Su Ping nodded without speaking further.
The auction continued seamlessly.
Five billion.
This price was undoubtedly a bargain for a Saint Spirit Resource.
Its value would naturally not surpass that of Dark Yin Water.
Secondly, everyone had witnessed the previous scene, and even Harto left quietly without saying a word afterward.
It was clear that the person in Private Box 17 was a genuine tough character.
After this, the two of them did not participate in the remaining auctions.
The last three grand finale items held no interest for Su Ping.
The Meditation Technique, the Eagle Nation's technology and research on pet beasts,
The pet beast egg was quite good.
Unfortunately, competing for a Saint Spirit-level pet beast cub required too much money.
This was evident from the number of bidders for the last grand finale item, the Sea Turtle of the Ocean.
Most of those who came in private boxes were there for this item.
A Saint Spirit-level pet beast cub with racial potential!
With growth, it would likely reach the Imperial Rank and even had a high probability of breaking through to the Saint Spirit Rank compared to other pet beasts.
This was almost the pet beast with the highest basic racial potential on the entire Blue Star.
After all, promotion to the Legendary Rank could not be achieved through racial potential alone.
Even the envoys from various nations started bidding at this point.
The atmosphere became intensely competitive.
Under these circumstances, Su Ping naturally would not let Jiaojie interfere.
The auction came to an end.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the two individuals, who had been the center of attention, paid the bill and left immediately.
From start to finish, Su Ping did not reveal his identity.
He didn't even meet with Dong Muchun.
It was as if they didn't know each other at all.
However, before leaving, he met with Harto.
He asked about one thing.
It was about the relationship between the Ten Thousand Islands Country and Golden Heart.
As expected.
Under the constant threat from Jiaojie, Harto didn't even think twice before revealing what he knew.
Golden Heart indeed had connections with the Ten Thousand Islands Country.
In fact, Golden Heart's leader had personally visited the Ten Thousand Islands Country and made arrangements with the Emperor.
Harto also provided additional information.
At Golden Heart's headquarters, one could indeed improve their cultivation through money.
The Emperor of the Ten Thousand Islands Country had improved significantly over the years through this method.
Therefore, those who engaged in trade to earn money would be rewarded from the source.
This was the reason why trade in the Ten Thousand Islands Country was so prosperous.
After learning all this, Su Ping understood everything and finally returned to Linzhou with Jiaojie.
(End of Chapter)
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