Chapter 679: Auction of the Divine Valor Pill
Chapter 679: Auction of the Divine Valor Pill
September 25, 2017
Among the Enchanter Lords in the private boxes, there were indeed some with a keen eye for long-term opportunities.
They saw a business prospect in Lu HaiKong's artifact auction, or more precisely, they saw it in the Lone Wanderers.
No one was foolish; they understood the terrifying profits this model could generate once it was up and running.
However, it wasn't just about profits. Through the auction, Lu HaiKong could attract more Lone Wanderers to Beifeng City, stimulating the city's economy. From the previous equipment auction to the current auction of the Endless Maze Token, these people witnessed the astonishing wealth of the Lone Wanderers.
Many of them secretly smiled, thinking that Lu HaiKong had missed a huge business opportunity by focusing on arms trade, which they considered utterly foolish.
Before they could even mock him, Lu HaiKong's actions spoke louder than words, leaving them speechless.
As the Enchanter Lords in the private boxes watched Lu HaiKong seize this golden opportunity, the bidding for the artifacts continued.
Influenced by the enthusiastic and fervent bidding atmosphere created by the Lone Wanderers, several Enchanter Lords in the private boxes joined the bidding, driving the price of the Endless Maze Token up to 960,000 gold, where it was finally acquired by one of them.
In reality, this price was actually on the lower side. A piece of Exquisite-grade armor could fetch over 3 million gold, and this artifact could potentially lead to obtaining legendary equipment. It should have fetched a much higher price, at least 1 million gold.
However, this was the first time such an artifact auction was held, and both Lu HaiKong and the Enchanters lacked experience in evaluating and preparing for the auction. As a result, the Endless Maze Token was sold at a significantly lower price than its actual value.
Although it was somewhat regrettable, Lu HaiKong felt relieved when he considered that he had only spent 10,000 gold to acquire it, and its effect wasn't crucial for him. He accepted that he had gained something out of nothing, and even if he made a smaller profit, it was still a gain.
Of course, if anyone knew that someone was dissatisfied with a nearly 1 million gold profit from a single transaction, they might be tempted to eliminate such a greedy individual.
As the auction of the Endless Maze Token heated up, the subsequent items further ignited the atmosphere in the auction hall.
The dozen or so artifacts Lu HaiKong put up for auction were all carefully selected, each with significant value, but he was willing to let them go.
Aside from the Endless Maze Token and the Divine Valor Pill, which was the grand finale, Lu HaiKong also auctioned off the Mysterious Merchant Summoning Charm and the System Building Upgrade Token.
The Mysterious Merchant Summoning Charm fetched a high price of 1.1 million gold, while the System Building Upgrade Token prompted several Enchanter Lords in the private boxes to bid, eventually selling for 1.56 million gold.
In addition to these, the other artifacts Lu HaiKong offered also fetched substantial amounts. Although the unique atmosphere led to some items being sold at inflated prices, Lu HaiKong's inexperience also allowed some items to be sold at a bargain. Overall, the auction was a success.
As the auction progressed in a lively atmosphere, it reached its climax when all the artifacts were sold, and the final item, a bottle of pills, was presented.
Everyone in the auction hall was stunned into silence, unable to utter a word.
In this world, whether it was the Lone Wanderers who treated this world as an adventure game or the Enchanter Lords who aspired to establish themselves in this chaotic era, all were well aware of the importance of strength.
In this world, the power of warriors was infinitely enhanced. A top-tier warrior with a strength rating above 90 could single-handedly slaughter thousands of enemies.
For the Lone Wanderers, a strength rating above 90 meant freedom, invincibility, and the ability to roam without fear.
Their formidable power allowed them to venture into higher-level dungeon grinding spots, take on challenges that were once impossible, and explore more mysterious places. It also meant their income would increase to levels they had never dared to imagine.
For the Enchanter Lords, a subordinate with a strength rating of 90 was like an indestructible spear and an impenetrable shield.
In this world, while the power of wealth was significant, it was also necessary to possess strength. Warriors were the core embodiment of strength and military might.
It was common knowledge that throughout this world, there were hardly any individuals with a strength rating above 90, and those who did were primarily historical warriors. Aside from himself and the former Ye'er, Lu HaiKong had never heard of any non-historical warriors with such strength.
So, one can imagine the preciousness of a pill that can enhance strength to 90 without side effects, the Divine Valor Pill, an item that everyone in the auction house desires. Whether they are lone wanderers adventuring across the land or lords of their own territories, all yearn for such a treasure.
As the attributes of this pill were revealed, the once silent auction house erupted with excitement, and the most intense bidding began!
The starting bid for the Divine Valor Pill was only 10,000 gold, but as soon as the gavel fell, the price skyrocketed to 1 million gold and continued to climb without pause.
The frenzy of the bidding left most of the lone wanderers in awe.
Amidst the frenzy, Lu HaiKong calmly sat in Private Box One, accompanied by Ye Junru, an old acquaintance from the Yellow Turban Faction in Youzhou.
"This pill can cultivate a general with a strength of 90. Currently, no one in the entire realm has such a powerful general under their command. You're really going big with this auction," Ye Junru remarked, her gaze fixed on the pill on the auction stage.
Ye Junru's expression was complex, seemingly reluctant to part with the pill for her friend.
"I have no choice. If I want to survive, I have to let go of this child," HaiKong explained with a smile, pouring a cup of wine for Ye Junru and ignoring the chaos outside.
HaiKong, when discussing matters with men, would usually serve tea, but when faced with a beautiful woman like Ye Junru, he switched to wine. It seemed that HaiKong had picked up some bad habits.
Sensing HaiKong's ulterior motives, Ye Junru barely touched the wine, her eyes fixed on him.
"You're right. By letting go of this child, you've secured two major deals—the arms trade and the auction house. In the future, you won't need to focus on construction. Just manage these two businesses well, and your territory in Beifeng will develop on its own. In just two years, you've transformed from a bandit to the Governor of Bing Province and even an imperial consort. It's a perfect and brilliant transformation!"
In the version of the book where the author wrote '6' instead of '9'...
HaiKong felt that Ye Junru's words carried a hint of sourness, but he didn't pay it much mind.
HaiKong spread his hands, "Having a large business isn't always a good thing. Both the arms trade and the auction house are complex and tedious. I haven't found anyone to manage them, and I'm exhausted every day. I don't even have time to deal with the unruly folks in Bing Province."
Pausing, he fixed his gaze on Ye Junru, "Why don't you come and help me? Stop working with Zhang Yan and join me instead. I'll put you in charge of the arms trade."
At HaiKong's words, Ye Junru's heart trembled, and a fleeting look of panic crossed her face, quickly replaced by calmness.
"Lord HaiKong, I came here to discuss business with you. It's not appropriate to poach my employees so openly. Even if I were willing, would you dare to employ me?"
"I'm not afraid. I trust you," HaiKong replied without hesitation.
Ye Junru's body trembled, and she glared at HaiKong, "Enough of these jokes, they're not funny!"
"Moreover, do you really not have any assistants? Isn't the auctioneer downstairs a capable helper? As far as I know, she seems to be in charge of the auction house."
HaiKong was taken aback by her words, then smiled awkwardly.
Ye Junru was right; the auction house was indeed managed by the auctioneer, Ye Wu.
Ye Wu, also known as Yewu, was introduced to HaiKong by Night Dance.
HaiKong knew that sometimes, it was better to have an Enchanter manage certain affairs and businesses rather than leaving them to NPCs.
For example, the arms trade and the auction house required frequent interactions with Enchanters, and employing an NPC for these tasks could be inconvenient. So, HaiKong wondered if he could find Enchanters from the Enchanter Guild who were skilled in management but not in adventure and strength, to help him with these businesses.
Under these circumstances, Ye Wu appeared.
Ye Wu almost perfectly met all of HaiKong's requirements—she wasn't skilled in combat, but she had a talent for management, lacked unique skills for easier control, and could easily handle any issues.
Given this, HaiKong employed her.
This was HaiKong's experiment...
(End of Chapter)
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