Chapter 283: About to Breakthrough (Third Update)

For those whose lifespans are not long, as long as they obtain a Low-grade Chema Mushroom, their lives will become much longer, and there is even the possibility of going further.

As for others, as long as the price is not too high, they are also willing to bid for the Low-grade Chema Mushroom; whether for gifting or personal use, it will definitely be useful in the future.

This is what caused the bidding for the Low-grade Chema Mushroom to climb step by step.

Steward Li Tong has already left; he still needs to go down to make arrangements. With the Authority of Li Zhangsheng and Steward Li Tong, they can completely handle all the transaction links easily without other staff members knowing.

In this way, Li Zhangsheng can minimize the risk, and in the end, only the three of them will know the trickery behind this bidding.

As for whether Steward Li Tong can grasp this opportunity, that is not something Li Zhangsheng can know, but in order to stabilize him, Li Zhangsheng is also very willing to help, achieving the goal of winning people's hearts.

Li Zhangsheng came to the window sill, and as he watched the bidding on the Obsidian Screen rise like a snowball, the smile on his face became increasingly Rich.

If there are no accidents, the Starry Sky Auction House will surely become an overnight success. For an auction house, the most important thing is fame; as long as the fame is great, more and more people will come for its reputation.

"I am Luo Tianheng, an Elder of the Miro Sect. I hope my friends present will show some face and let the Low-grade Chema Mushroom go to me!"

When the price reached 25,000, a Vigorous voice began to resound through the noisy auction site; the voice came from VIP Room Number 4.

The Miro Sect is a large Sect with a Sixth-tier Beastmaster sitting in the sect. As an Elder of the Miro Sect, Luo Tianheng's strength is naturally very strong; he is a veteran Fifth Rank Stronger.

"Others may fear you, Luo Tianheng, but this old man does not!"

"How much is your face worth!"

"This old man has one foot in the grave already, why would I fear you!"

Unfortunately, there were several people present whose strength and status were not below his, and some were even above him. It just so happened that they were also Strongers whose lifespans were nearing their end, so why would they show him any face?

The moment the voice rang out, Luo Tianheng, located in VIP Room Number 4, had a livid face, but he did not humiliate himself further; instead, he gritted his teeth and continued to raise the bid.

He is nearly a hundred years old, and with his lifespan running out, even if it means losing his entire fortune, he must obtain this Low-grade Chema Mushroom to extend his life.

Under the competition of four Strongers who were about to step into their coffins, it didn't take long for the price of the Low-grade Chema Mushroom to reach 30,000.

Whoosh~

Seeing such a price, ordinary buyers could only sigh. Some Strongers who cherish their lives would even go bankrupt to extend their lives, not to mention that as long as their lifespan increases, with their strength, they can slowly recover their vitality.

It was also at this time that two people had to give up following; such a price was something they might not be able to afford even if they went bankrupt.

In this way, only Luo Tianheng and the big shot in VIP Room Number 3 remained to bid.

The bidding for the Low-grade Chema Mushroom was still rising, but the growth rate was far less rapid than before; both were desperately holding on in secret.

"Why hasn't Vice Principal Xu made a move yet?" Li Zhangsheng watched for a long time and never saw the bid from VIP Room Number 1.

"40,000!" Vice Principal Xu finally made a move and directly raised the price to 40,000.

Whoosh~

Seeing the latest bid on the Obsidian Screen, the people in the auction hall could not help but be in an uproar again. This was 40,000 Soul Crystals; the vast majority of people present would never be able to take that out in their entire lives.

"Damn it, who is in VIP Room Number 1?" Luo Tianheng's pupils contracted sharply, and his tone was quite desperate.

Only then did he realize that his opponent was not just VIP Room Number 3.

"41,000!"

Just as the auctioneer was about to speak to induce more bids, Luo Tianheng gritted his teeth and pressed the bidder with his trembling right hand; this was the highest price he could bear.

"50,000!"

In less than a second, the price on the Obsidian Screen rose significantly again. After seeing it, Luo Tianheng couldn't help but support his chest with his hand, feeling only that his chest was very stuffy, with an urge to vomit blood.

Luo Tianheng knew very well that he had failed because he did not have that much wealth, but it was clear that he did not want to give up yet and wanted to see who eventually bought the Low-grade Chema Mushroom.

"51,000!"

After a long silence, VIP Room Number 3 still chose to follow, but it was clear that he had reached his limit.

"60,000!" Without any hesitation, Vice Principal Xu easily and happily entered this number into the bidder; this feeling was truly fascinating.

After a minute, seeing no new bids, the auctioneer began to count.

"60,000 once, 60,000 twice... 60,000 three times! Congratulations to the friend in VIP Room Number 1 for successfully bidding on the Low-grade Chema Mushroom. A staff member will come to conduct the transaction with you in a moment!"

The moment the auctioneer announced the deal, most people felt as if they were in a dream. The transaction price of 60,000 was likely the highest auction price in the Langya Kingdom in recent years.

But no one would have thought that this was just a scam aimed at them!

Unfortunately, according to Li Zhangsheng's arrangement, they would likely be kept in the dark for the rest of their lives.

In VIP Room Number 4, Luo Tianheng stood up abruptly, opened the VIP room, and began to observe the movements of VIP Room Number 1.

It was not just Luo Tianheng; several others were also secretly observing VIP Room Number 1. Since the VIP rooms were cast from materials that insulate Mental Power, these people did not know the reality inside VIP Room Number 1, and only a few had seen Vice Principal Xu at the time.

Swish~

The moment Vice Principal Xu walked out of VIP Room Number 1, several malicious gazes fell upon him. When they saw it was Vice Principal Xu, they hurriedly withdrew their gazes, their hearts feeling even colder.

Vice Principal Xu is a Pseudo-King; no one present is his opponent, and even if they joined forces, they might not necessarily get any advantage.

Most importantly, this is the Academy District. As long as Vice Principal Xu shouts here, he can call over a bunch of Strongers no worse than them.

Besides the Strongers of Yuanling Academy, the Strongers of other Academies would surely be very willing to 'serve' Vice Principal Xu.

Regardless of status, strength, or influence, they were at an absolute disadvantage and could only dispel their dark thoughts.

It was late at night when Li Zhangsheng returned to the Number One Courtyard. The auction held by the Starry Sky Auction House could be described as an unprecedented success.

This auction's final turnover barely broke 100,000 Soul Crystals, of which the Low-grade Chema Mushroom alone accounted for 60,000, breaking the auction record of recent years.

Of course, the actual turnover was only 40,000.

This was enough for Li Zhangsheng to make a good profit. Even after spending quite a few Soul Crystals to bid for the Heavenly Spirit Fruit and Nightmare Grass, there were still more than 5,000 Soul Crystals left, which included the auction house's commission.

It looks like a lot, but just the various auxiliary materials for the Advanced Dissolving Agent would probably cost two or three thousand Soul Crystals, not to mention the materials for the Ancient Speed Enhancement Potion, and there are many other places that need money.

"Tonight is also the time for my advancement!"

Li Zhangsheng entered the bedroom and, with excitement, began his daily routine of cultivation.

Due to the limited free time, tomorrow's update will be at two in the afternoon, five chapters. I hope everyone will forgive me; a struggling author doesn't get much in royalties!

Old rules: Three, Pig, Proof!

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