Chapter 1194: Chapter 852: The Intelligence Gap from Different Perspectives_3
Many people were dressed in black robes and masks, the kind that could prevent spirit perception and spying, but even more showed their true faces directly.
This group of over a hundred was at the very least World Breakers, and many could also represent their families and powers.
Among the Catastrophe Levels, eleven or twelve in number, all except one wearing a golden mask appeared with their real faces.
When Tao Yu and his companion entered, many nodded or made small talk with them.
âDirector Newman, long time no see.â
âI know this one, the promising son-in-law of the Sun family of Starshine.â
âA disciple of the SaintâŠâ
Although Tao Yuâs appearance hadnât been widely circulated, being a Catastrophe Level meant they would surely know his identity and situation.
Everyone cast amiable glances towards them.
Even though there would likely be competition for some auction items, their faces still bore only smiles!
However, since it was an auction, most interactions were merely superficial greetings, without deeper exchanges.
In fact, the information about these Catastrophe Levels had mostly been collected and identified by Tao Yu, so greeting them wouldnât be hard.
Most were elders of major family clans, even a Family Head himself with only one Catastrophe Level in his family was present.
Compared to the lively conversation among the Catastrophe Level big shots, the World Breakers seemed more tense and on guard, including those concealing their identitiesâ all standing silently on the side, waiting for the auction to begin.
âWelcome everyone to todayâs auction organized by our Wanhuo Chamber of Commerce, we thank you for believing in our reputation, and wonât engage in too much courtesy, so letâs proceed directly to the main eventâŠâ
Jin Steward hosted this event; there wasnât much unnecessary formalities at this small auction, and it quickly got underway.
âThe first auction item is two slots to travel to the Nephite Realm. You all have heard many rumors about the Nephite Realm, you can technically reach it by crossing the Endless Sea, but the risks along the way are palpable, with even a Catastrophe Level being at risk of death; itâs not worth the risk for us.
âAnd these two slots are organized by our three parties in a joint cross-border trade caravan; whatever specialties sold would reap easy profitsâŠâ
Jin Steward spoke endlessly, and indeed many were tempted.
However, bidding for these slots isnât for Yuan Force but involves a commission cut, and Wanhuo Chamber of Commerce having priority in selecting goods.
The bidding is based on how much goods one is willing to contribute, what percentage of commission they agree to, and roughly what they hope to buy back.
This made the scene lively with competition as many, including some Catastrophe Level big shots, joined in the bidding.
âFor some top-tier powers, these slots might seem ordinary, but for families with only one or two Catastrophe Levels, itâs quite tantalizingâŠâ
The Star Killer commented from the side. One slot went to the Clan Leader who was the only Catastrophe Level present, who paid a hefty two-percent commission and offered considerable family goods to secure it.
This Wanhuo Chamber of Commerce could do nothing and still reap generous gains by tightly controlling these slots.
This method is even faster than farming and harvestingâŠ
Many varied items came next, including different levels of Yuan Force items, mining rights, some real estate in the State Capital, and a few skills.
Tao Yu watched these skills with a keen eye throughout.
After deciphering the Life Equation, he could forcibly integrate some skills that hadnât suited him well before, though with a reduced effect.
Even if the enhancement from some ordinary skills was diminishing, Tao Yu didnât mind, especially since the skills offered here were quite prized.
He casually acquired three.
None were purchased with Yuan Force. Though most of the carefully curated disaster-level selections were sold in bulk, he reserved a few choice items and completed the exchanges easily.
For Tao Yu, it was practically a costless trade where both sides felt they profited.
Initially, it was just about seeing if he could lure anyone out, and now he reaped some benefits too, which wasnât bad at all.
However, Tao Yuâs three purchases left the Star Killer lamenting beside him.
âFoolishness, youâre so wasteful, itâs not worth it at all.â
âYou fool, Iâm trying to make my name known and draw attention,â Tao Yu casually transmitted back.
âThatâs not how you draw attention; let me trade them for you, give it to me,â the Star Killer implored, somewhat exasperated.
Yet he didnât doubt where Tao Yu got such good items; reaching Catastrophe Level likely meant having had some fortuitous encounters.
âItâs exactly because Iâm doing this in an unusual way, isnât it more striking? After all, that Tao Yu, Saintâs disciple, surely has many good things.â
âAhâŠâ
The Star Killer wanted to say more but found he couldnât refute.
âLetâs hope we can lure them out this time; otherwise, itâll be a loss, then weâll have to ask Xuan Gui for compensationâŠâ
ââ
The auction ended smoothly, and the Gold Pounds had been printed.
Twenty-five tons of Gold Pounds were laid out neatly before them; Tao Yu directly used a small gourd-like space equipment heâd acquired from who knows where to store them.
âItâs just two billion Gold Pounds.â
Tao Yu mused, regretting that if two billion Gold Pounds were injected into the market, it would surely be noticeable, but not a major issue.
âIâm just worried whether within a year, theyâll find a way to detect counterfeit money; itâs doubtful, though, while supernatural abilities might help, ordinary people are still the majorityâŠâ
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