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Chapter 680: The Mysterious Item
Chapter 680: The Mysterious Item
September 25, 2017
In fact, Lu HaiKong took Ye Junru's words quite seriously.
Lu HaiKong had a high regard for this woman. She was meticulous and principled in her work, and if he could recruit her, it would be the best outcome.
However, Lu HaiKong also knew that a person like Ye Junru wasn't easy to poach. His current approach was more of a test.
Soon, their conversation shifted from small talk to business, and they began discussing it seriously.
As soon as they got down to business, Lu HaiKong became serious, setting aside his previous frivolity, and engaged in a detailed and earnest discussion with Ye Junru.
In fact, this wasn't the first time Lu HaiKong and Ye Junru had talked about this.
Ye Junru's visit this time was also related to Lu HaiKong's arms business. Interestingly, Ye Junru didn't plan to purchase equipment herself; instead, she intended to procure a batch of weapons and armor from Lu HaiKong for resale.
What made it even more intriguing was that Ye Junru's order for weapons was targeted. She wanted Lu HaiKong to custom-make them, all of which were commonly used by the Uhuolun clan. It was evident that Ye Junru planned to resell these weapons to the Uhuolun clan in Youzhou.
The Uhuolun clan was a nomadic tribe, and their craftsmanship in this regard was almost non-existent. Although they could create some weapons, they were no match for those manufactured in the Han Dynasty.
Therefore, smuggling weapons to the Uhuolun clan would be an incredibly profitable venture.
Lu HaiKong was well aware of this. In fact, he had also considered doing this kind of business in the past few months, using the Xiongnu and Li Xiong's channels to smuggle a certain amount of weapons to the Uhuolun and Xianbei clans near Bing Province in exchange for astonishing profits.
However, Lu HaiKong ultimately didn't carry out this plan, not because he was worried about the weapons falling into the hands of the Uhuolun clan and being used against him.
After all, Lu HaiKong wouldn't have dared to enter the arms business without a countermeasure. Moreover, he wouldn't be foolish enough to smuggle the best equipment to them; at most, he would provide them with some discarded weapons from his army, which would still be quite good. Even for the weapons business within the Han Dynasty, Lu HaiKong wouldn't sell his top-tier equipment.
The reason Lu HaiKong eventually abandoned this idea was simple: a lack of manpower. He didn't have enough people to manage these affairs, so he had to painfully give up this lucrative opportunity.
However, Ye Junru and her companions didn't have such a simple motive; they probably wanted to present Gongsun Zan with a grand gift.
Ever since Gongsun Zan established the livestock market in Youzhou, following Lu HaiKong's example, his influence had been growing day by day. Ye Junru and her companions were based in Youzhou, so how could they just watch Gongsun Zan's rise without doing anything?
Although Ye Junru and her companions were in a dormant phase, with their scale, they couldn't remain hidden for long. Moreover, their position and some of their business dealings conflicted with Gongsun Zan, so since they would eventually have to face off, it was better to prepare in advance.
In this regard, Lu HaiKong was more than happy to help and do this favor. He was also keen on making this deal.
However, despite his willingness to help, Lu HaiKong wouldn't compromise on the profits he could earn. Besides, with Ye Junru and her companions' capabilities, they could also make a significant profit from this deal.
Lu HaiKong and Ye Junru's conversation lasted for over half an hour, and during this time, the auction for the Divine Valor Pill hadn't even finished yet. The competition was more intense than Lu HaiKong had imagined.
What surprised Lu HaiKong even more, was that the bidding had reached 49 million, and it was still ongoing.
Seeing this, even Lu HaiKong was a bit stunned. If this Divine Valor Pill were sold, the auction's total transactions for the day would easily exceed one billion.
Such a terrifying amount of wealth generated in just one day, almost rivaling the Tomb Raiders, was almost unbelievable.
Even Lu HaiKong himself was amazed by this incredible income.
What he found even more incredible was the price of the Divine Valor Pill. He had thought that a bid of two or three million would be a lot, but now it was almost at fifty million, and there was still room for it to go higher. Lu HaiKong was genuinely puzzled. Wasn't it just a Divine Valor Pill? Just a Strength 90 general? Was it worth going crazy over?
Of course, someone like Lu HaiKong, who possessed several Strength 90 generals and had many subordinates with Strength nearing 90, wouldn't understand the struggles of those with fewer generals above Strength 80.
Not only were the Enchanter Lords drooling over the Divine Valor Pill, but many Lone Wanderers in the hall were also determined to get it.
In this world, the concept of talent existed, whether for Enchanters or NPCs. Many people could initially advance in cultivation, but when they reached the peak of their talent, they faced a long and arduous journey with little hope.
In the world, countless individuals are trapped at thresholds like 69, 79, and 89, making no progress for years. Under such circumstances, the value of the Divine Valor Pill becomes evident.
For the hope of a breakthrough, they are willing to gamble everything they have.
As the auction of the Divine Valor Pill began, numerous lone wanderers rose, guided by staff to the outer hall of the auction house. They came to sell or consign their items, aiming to gather enough funds to bid for the pill.
Due to time constraints, few chose to consign, so within half an hour, the auction house acquired dozens of various items. Many also opted for loans.
Despite the wanderers' efforts, the auction house received no high-quality items within that time. These wanderers had estimated their bidding prices based on their own assessments, but they all miscalculated the intensity of the competition.
Consequently, many wanderers, after eagerly selling their items and gathering funds, were shocked by the skyrocketing prices when they returned to the auction hall.
As the auction progressed, when the price soared above thirty million, it became clear that the lone wanderers could no longer compete. The bidding turned into a contest among the various factions in the private boxes.
The atmosphere in the hall grew oppressive, akin to a deathly silence.
It was then that the wanderers realized the vast gap between them and the Enchanter Lords.
Just as everyone in the hall believed that the Divine Valor Pill was out of reach for the wanderers, a lone wanderer stood up. Accompanied by a staff member, he silently left the hall and headed towards the trading hall.
This wanderer appeared to be in his early twenties, with a well-proportioned figure and a cold expression. He carried a sword sheath on his back, but the weapon had been confiscated upon entering the hall.
Upon reaching the hall, he scanned the area and asked, "Where is the person in charge?"
"I'm the front desk supervisor. How may I assist you, sir?"
The wanderer had a modern air about him as he spoke, which caused the young man to furrow his brows. Accustomed to the classical world, he found this modern speech somewhat jarring.
"I'm Ye Xun. I wish to see Lu HaiKong," he stated.
...
In private box number one, Lu HaiKong had just finished a transaction with Ye Junru and was observing the ongoing auction below when a knock sounded at the door.
Lu HaiKong frowned and called out, "Come in!"
The graceful front desk supervisor entered.
"Sir, there's a lone wanderer outside who wishes to meet you. He claims to have an extremely valuable item for your inspection."
Upon hearing this, Lu HaiKong's eyebrows raised slightly, and he was about to dismiss the visitor.
The graceful woman quickly explained, "Sir, that person is Ye Xun, one of the top lone wanderers. If he says it's valuable, it's likely not a lie."
If not for this reason, the graceful young lady wouldn't have disturbed Lu HaiKong at this time.
Lu HaiKong paused, then shook his head. "Forget it. I'm free anyway. I'll go and see what he's up to! Junru, wait for me. I'll be back soon!"
"I'm off to work too!" Ye Junru smiled and stood up, leaving private box number one. She entered private box number two, and at that moment, the competition for the Divine Valor Pill gained another contender!
Lu HaiKong didn't say much and followed the graceful supervisor to a small reception room in the trading hall. There, he met the young man.
As Lu HaiKong's gaze landed on the youth, a gleam flashed in his eyes. This guy truly lived up to his reputation as one of the top lone wanderers, possessing exceptional strength. He had likely reached the 89 threshold and might have been stuck there for an extended period.
As Lu HaiKong observed the youth, the youth was also watching him. Seeing Lu HaiKong approach, the youth got straight to the point, pulling out an item from his pocket.
"I have an item here that I wish to sell to you. The price is the same as the current bid for the Divine Valor Pill, though it might be slightly less. I'll find a way to compensate for the difference!"
The youth knew that selling this item at this time would likely result in a significant loss. However, he had no choice, as the auction had been ongoing for over half an hour. Although each subsequent bid was a lengthy and minor tug-of-war, there was no telling when it would end.
He genuinely needed the Divine Valor Pill, so he had no other option.
Lu HaiKong didn't say much either. Instead, he focused on the item the youth presented. Initially, he was nonchalant, but as he saw the item, his eyes lit up...
(End of Chapter)
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