Chapter 1096

There's even such a saying.

No wonder so few people go up to the 5th floor.

But verification isn't scary either—Zhao Chi still has over 5,000 gold coins, so he can pass easily.

But he couldn't possibly flash that much money.

That would draw too much attention.

"Verification is no problem. How much capital is needed to enter?"

The staff member smiled and said, "You need at least 100 gold coins in cash."

That's not much either.

No, that's a lot.

That's 100 gold coins.

Zhao Chi earns money easily now, so he easily overlooks the value of money.

100 gold coins—that's a lot.

Not many people can casually carry 100 gold coins on them.

Zhao Chi nodded: "How do I verify?"

The staff member smiled and said, "Let's do a transaction—let me see your gold coins. Or you can go to the window over there to verify."

"Let's go to the window. I need to go there anyway to get a temporary card, right?"

The staff member nodded: "Yes, please come with me. It's right across the way, diagonally opposite. It'll be done very quickly."

The process really was very simple.

But Zhao Chi always felt the other party had scanned him an extra time.

But it didn't matter—no matter how much they checked, they could only find Tang Ruan's data.

And Tang Ruan doesn't even have a territory, so there's nothing to find.

In less than 3 minutes, both the verification and the card were done.

A total of 1 gold coin and 30 silver coins was paid, and Zhao Chi and his group gained entry qualification.

He received a black VIP card.

Gu Qing and the others could enter temporarily with him.

Of course, still using the name Zhao Yu.

【Temporary VIP Card】

【Name】 Zhao Yu

【Number】 L0024

【Date】 October 18th

The staff member smiled warmly: "Hello, Ms. Zhao, everything is done now. But I still need to let you know—our auction is divided into two halves, an upper and a lower session. Since you're a temporary VIP, you'll need to come back and re-verify for the second half. Please understand."

So troublesome…

Maybe they're afraid people will buy everything in the first half and then have no money left for the second?

What a stupid rule…

Forget it.

Zhao Chi nodded: "Understood."

The staff member enthusiastically led the way.

Soon, the group entered the VIP auction venue.

The venue was very large, able to hold over a thousand people.

In the very center was the auction seating, where participants sat.

Beside it were many side seats, for accompanying personnel.

There weren't many people in the venue yet.

The auction seating was only half full.

Those people in splendid clothes who had entered early through the VIP passage were basically all here.

Among them, quite a few knew each other and were speaking quietly about something.

The side seats were clearly more crowded, already more than half full.

Those there were basically all accompanying personnel—bodyguards and hired thugs.

When Zhao Chi's group entered, they stuck out from the rest of the venue.

The gazes of all those attendants locked onto them.

But although Zhao Chi's group was unusual, they weren't the only ones.

There were a few other groups like that too—masked or disguised, sitting quietly to one side.

By now, it was already 11 o'clock.

The host of this auction strode up to the front stage.

Wearing a standard black uniform.

Neatly arranged, immaculate.

Zhao Chi suddenly thought of Mo Ming.

Over twenty staff members entered at the same time.

They were also all in black uniforms, looking uniform and orderly.

The host smiled: "Honored VIPs, this auction is about to begin. Please take your seats as soon as possible."

Staff members nearby came in to guide them.

Zhao Chi controlled Tang Ruan, sitting in the auction seat at the right rear, while Gu Qing and her two companions also found side seats at the right rear and sat down.

Soon, everyone was seated.

The host smiled and said: "I believe everyone has already seen our auction items for this session. If anyone is still unclear, please connect to this auction through the system, and you will receive a detailed list."

There's even a list.

Zhao Chi had never attended an auction before — this was his first time.

There were many things he wasn't clear about.

He immediately opened the system connection.

Sure enough, there was.

【Gude Auction House】

【Date】October 18

【Location】5th Floor VIP Hall

【First Half Auction List】:

【Item One】

「Name」Angel

「Quantity」1 pair

「Starting Bid」100 gold coins

【Item Two】

「Name」Expert-level Dwarf Blacksmith

「Quantity」5

「Starting Bid」110 gold coins

【Item Three】

「Name」Celestial Fragrance Life-Continuing Dew

「Quantity」5 bottles

「Starting Bid」400 gold coins

【Item Four】

「Name」Black Gold Shield

「Quantity」100

「Starting Bid」450 gold coins

【Item Five】

「Name」Mountain Pressing Skill Book