Global Coming: Farming with my sister-in-law in the end times

Chapter 773 The auction begins; funds are collected.

As a large area of ​​the ruins was explored, numerous treasures, jars, and some Hearts of Power were unearthed.

The first batch of survivor lords who entered all gained something, more or less.

Some lords unearthed a black jar, sold it to Cao Xing, and directly received 1 kilogram of [Legendary Giant Rhinoceros Meat].

Some lords unearthed a large energy cannon, which was then purchased by a mercenary leader for a high price of 3000 million crowns.

Some lords were even incredibly lucky, unearthing ancient weapons worth hundreds of millions, making them rich overnight!

Every day, lords share their finds in the ruins in the chat channel.

Not only the lords of the four major regions, but even the lords of other regions are almost driven mad with jealousy!

This is one of the reasons why the surviving lords outside are so eager to enter the ruins.

"Om..."

As the light from the teleportation array faded, the second group of lords gradually materialized, along with the elite citizens they brought in, totaling hundreds of thousands of figures.

They were dressed in various kinds of equipment, and some lords rode on all sorts of strangely shaped mounts.

Excitement gleamed in everyone's eyes; they couldn't wait to make their mark on these ruins.

Cao Xing didn't keep them waiting too long.

As a matter of routine, the Lord of Oran City explained the rules of the ruins and outlined his acquisition terms.

The survivors listened patiently.

After everything was finished.

He waved his hand and said directly, "Alright, everyone, go explore the ruins."

"Remember, this site is full of both opportunities and dangers."

"You are all elites from the four major regions. Before you search for treasure, preserving your own lives is the most important thing."

The lords exchanged glances, then responded loudly, "Understood, Boss Cao Xing!"

Cao Xing nodded slightly. "Very good. Best of luck to everyone."

Hundreds of thousands of figures sprang into action.

Some formed small teams to advance cautiously, some formed knightly orders, and some directly summoned mechanical armies, creating a spectacular scene.

After transmitting the group of lords, Cao Xing pressed the communication device next to his ear.

"Mu Xue, come to the lab. We're going to the black market auction later."

A moment later, Liu Muxue's gentle voice rang in his ears: "Okay, Xing, I'll be right there."

She hung up the call, her voice tinged with excitement.

Cao Xing stood still and waited silently.

Half a minute later, a holy white light shone from the distant mist and rapidly approached him.

As the light drew near, an angel with six wings on its back, shrouded in holy white light, descended from the sky.

It was Liu Muxue who had entered the form of a six-winged war angel.

She remained as pure and beautiful as ever, only now her eyes held a touch of maternal light.

What puzzled Cao Xing was that a familiar woman was with her.

Her beauty was no less than Liu Muxue's; her white hair was as pure as snow, and she exuded a cold aura, leaving behind specks of ice crystals wherever she went.

This aloof and beautiful woman was Bai Zhi.

Since breaking through to the Hero Realm, the chill released by Bai Zhi's [Ice Soul Body] has become increasingly intense.

Her relationship with Liu Muxue also grew closer.

Especially after Liu Muxue learned that she was pregnant, she carried Bai Zhi with her almost every day.

This woman also learned about Liu Muxue's pregnancy, so she took good care of her every day.

As survivors of the same planet Earth, the two seem to share a special understanding.

When the two beauties landed gracefully and stood in front of Cao Xing, they created a stunningly beautiful scene.

On one side is the holy and warm radiance of angels, and on the other is the cold and aloof aura of frost.

Liu Muxue folded her wings and said softly, "A-Xing, I'm here."

She took Bai Zhi's arm and continued, "I'd like to bring Bai Zhi with me to this black market auction, is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Cao Xing's eyes.

It seemed she hadn't expected that she would bring Bai Zhi along even for something like this.

The relationship between these two can be described as extremely close.

However… he still nodded, “Okay.”

A joyful smile appeared on Liu Muxue's face, and she turned to wink at Bai Zhi.

Although Bai Zhi still had a cold expression, a hint of pleasure clearly flashed in her icy blue eyes.

"Let's set off now." Cao Xing's wings unfurled, and he flew off into the distance.

Liu Muxue held Bai Zhi's hand, her six pure white wings fluttering gently as she followed behind.

Then, the three of them flew together towards the exit of the ruins...

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Half an hour later.

Three powerful figures flew at an altitude of 10,000 meters, moving forward at a terrifying speed of nearly 10 kilometers per second.

The howling cold wind and violent air currents were blocked by a layer of light blue magical shield, posing no obstacle to them.

In the blink of an eye, the three of them arrived above the familiar forest.

Beneath this forest lies a vast underground city.

Cao Xing randomly chose an entrance and entered.

This time, he encountered no further obstacles.

We sped along, passing through the deep spiral tunnel, and suddenly our view opened up.

Before him, a vast and ancient underground city once again appeared.

The brightly lit streets were bustling with people, and the cries of merchants from all sorts of strangely dressed ethnic groups rose and fell.

Cao Xing and Bai Zhi had been here once before, so they were used to it.

Liu Muxue, who was visiting this place for the first time, was very curious about the scene before her.

She couldn't help but exclaim, "There are so many people here...it's so lively!"

Bai Zhi nodded slightly: "There are indeed a lot of people, even more than last time..."

Cao Xing also noticed something was wrong.

The last time they entered the black market, it was just as bustling, but far less crowded than it is now.

Moreover, when he used his magic to sweep through the town, he immediately sensed the auras of many masters and heroes!
There are even legendary-level fluctuations hidden within.

He said thoughtfully, "It seems that this auction held by Giant Axe is indeed not simple."

"It's amazing that it can attract so many legendary experts."

At that moment, the bustling crowd in the entire city instantly stopped what they were doing and involuntarily looked in the same direction!
That's the heart of this black market!

An extremely powerful aura rose up.

And it rapidly approached the direction where Cao Xing and the others were.

Liu Muxue silently raised her weapon, her six wings slightly spread, and she entered a state of alert.

However, after sensing this aura, Cao Xing smiled.

"Don't be nervous, Mu Xue, this is an acquaintance of ours."

Upon hearing this, Liu Muxue's eyes showed a look of doubt, and she gradually relaxed her guard.

At the same time, a powerful figure flashed across the sky above the city like lightning and arrived in front of Cao Xing in an instant.

As the terrifying energy fluctuations dissipated, they gradually transformed into a burly, rugged-looking man.

The one who controls this black market is Leonard, the leader of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group.

Leonard, with a broad smile, was about to speak.

When his gaze fell upon Liu Muxue and Bai Zhi, who radiated a holy white light beside him, he was instantly stunned by the two women's breathtakingly beautiful appearances...

But as a legendary powerhouse, he possessed astonishing composure and quickly concealed the amazement in his eyes.

Leonard bowed slightly and respectfully greeted him, saying, "Lord Cao Xing, welcome."

"I have prepared the best box for you. The auction is about to begin."

Cao Xing glanced at him and nodded. "Alright, lead the way."

"Yes."

After saying this, the legendary expert quickly turned around and led them across the sky above the city.

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A few minutes later.

Cao Xing, Liu Muxue, and Bai Zhi arrived at a magnificent, tall building in the city center.

This place looks like a large venue, divided into three floors.

The second and third floors each have a circular corridor with two rows of private boxes side by side.

On the first floor, there is a spacious stage covered with a red carpet.

Below the stage were many luxurious chairs. Several well-dressed bidders were already seated on them.

After all, this auction isn't open to just anyone.

To participate, you must first verify your funds. Only after proving that you have sufficient funds will you be given a spot.

Then it must be personally reviewed by the Giant Axe Commander before it can be approved.

Therefore, anyone who can sit here, even in the main hall on the first floor, is either extremely wealthy or of high status.

Leonard, the leader of the Giant Axe Guild, walked at the front and arrived at the private room with the best view on the second floor.

Two beautiful, graceful maids with animal ears stood at the entrance.

Seeing Leonard, who was usually as imposing as a mountain, approach, a hint of fear flashed in the eyes of the two women.

They quickly bowed their heads and respectfully greeted the president.

However, Leonard simply waved his hand and said, "Go prepare the best tea and refreshments; I have a distinguished guest to entertain."

"You know the consequences if you neglect your guests."

His tone was calm, but it conveyed an undeniable air of authority.

Upon hearing this, the two maids quickly replied, "Yes."

Then they quickly left.

However, as she passed by Cao Xing, she secretly glanced at the young man out of the corner of her eye.

I was very curious about who this person was who could be personally received by the chairman.

Upon seeing Cao Xing's face, the two maids were immediately surprised, and even momentarily dazed.

They quickly came to their senses, lowered their heads, and hurried away.

Meanwhile, Leonard had already opened the door to their private box.

The seriousness on his face had vanished, replaced by a friendly smile: "Lord Cao Xing, please come in."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, then stepped directly into the private room.

The private room is luxuriously decorated yet elegant.

Directly in front is a one-way transparent crystal window, offering a clear view of the entire venue below.

However, people outside cannot see into the private room through the window.

Beside it, there was an exquisite coffee table and several large wooden chairs.

Leonard said respectfully, "Lord Cao Xing, and the two ladies, please have a seat."

He personally pulled out chairs for the three of them, his attitude as humble as that of a waiter.

Cao Xing casually found a seat and sat down, with Liu Muxue and Bai Zhi sitting on either side of him.

Then, Leonard continued, "Lord Cao Xing, this is a top-tier VIP box, where your absolute privacy will be guaranteed."

"Once the auction begins, if you see an item you like and want to place a bid, simply enter the number through the magic crystal on the table, and it will automatically appear in the window next to it."

"Besides that, if you need anything else, just tap the brass bell on the table, and the maid outside will come in to fulfill all your requests."

He emphasized the words "all requirements" with a meaningful smile on his face.

"Of course, you can also call me directly, and I will come over as quickly as possible."

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "I understand, Leonard, thank you for your thoughtfulness."

The burly, legendary powerhouse quickly waved his hand, saying, "Not at all, it's what I should do."

His attitude was extremely humble, showing no airs of a legendary powerhouse whatsoever.

However, Leonard didn't feel ashamed at all.

After all, he already knew how terrifying this young lord was when he was there.

Recently, this person has done a series of amazing things!
He first entered the ancient arena in the ruins and broke the record that had been unbroken for decades, and even started the final trial!
Later, he fought a decisive battle with the King of the North Wind, killing the demigod-level powerhouse and his son on the spot.

Then, they joined forces with the four great kingdoms and defeated the legendary Northwind Alliance, forcing them to flee in disarray.

These deeds had already spread throughout the major powers in the northern part of the Western Continent.

Now, those forces have all listed Cao Xing as one of the people they absolutely cannot provoke!

Not only should you not provoke them, you should also try your best to please them.

Therefore, such a powerful figure deserves Leonard's humility and the highest level of hospitality.

Cao Xing leaned back in his chair and asked, "Leonard, do you know anything special about this auction?"

Upon hearing this question, the burly leader rubbed his hands together and said, "Lord Cao Xing, as the organizer, I am naturally aware of the items to be auctioned."

"However... in order to maintain some mystery, I still cannot reveal too much."

Seemingly afraid that Cao Xing would be unhappy, he quickly added, "But I can guarantee that the final item in this auction will absolutely surprise you!"

"That's a treasure that even legendary powerhouses would covet!"

Hearing this, Cao Xing's interest was piqued.

He chuckled and said, "Is that so? Then I'll wait and see."

"Hopefully... this auction won't disappoint me."

Leonard patted his chest and guaranteed, "I swear on the honor of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group, we will never let Lord Cao Xing down!"

"If there's nothing that appeals to you, I'll simply hand myself over to Lord Cao Xing!"

Upon hearing the last sentence, Liu Muxue covered her mouth and chuckled.

Bai Zhi gave him a cold glance.

Cao Xing said speechlessly, "I'm not interested in you. You should take care of your Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

Leonard scratched his head and laughed sheepishly.

Then, Cao Xing continued, "Leonard, if there's anything I like at this auction, I might participate in the bidding."

"However, I don't have much money on hand right now."

"I need to supply a batch of gems and other materials. Can you buy those here?"

Leonard quickly said, "Lord Cao Xing, if you are short of money, I can lend you 5 million first..."

"You can return it to me whenever it's convenient for you later."

Cao Xing waved his hand and shook his head, saying, "No need, I don't like owing people favors."

Seeing this, Leonard didn't press the matter: "Alright then..."

His expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "In that case, let me take a look at Lord Cao Xing's goods."

"If the goods are of good quality, I will definitely buy them at a fair price."

Cao Xing nodded and waved his hand dismissively.

He pulled out a large number of gems from his backpack, and their dazzling light instantly illuminated the entire private room.

There are blue-quality lapis lazuli fragments, spinel fragments, topaz fragments...

There are also opal beads of purple and gold quality, jade beads, black diamonds, and so on.

Among them were the Crystal People from his territory, who produced Dark Crystals and Glitter Crystals during this period.

As for the seven-colored crystal, he definitely won't sell it.

He himself didn't have enough of this material that could enhance legendary weapons.

Even so, the value of these gems is still quite astonishing.

There were over a thousand pieces in total, all piled together to form a small mountain of gems.

Even the well-traveled Leonard was momentarily stunned, his eyes widening in disbelief: "This...so much?"

He swallowed hard, as if realizing something. "Lord Cao Xing, if I may ask, are all these spoils from that ruin?"

Cao Xing nodded slightly, "More or less, some of them are ones I saved before."

"Help me determine the value of this batch of jewels."

Leonard's expression turned serious, and he quickly said, "No problem, Lord Cao Xing, please wait a moment!"

Then he began to unleash his divine power, quickly sweeping it over the jewels.

Within seconds, he confirmed the quality and quantity of the goods.

Leonard said, "Lord Cao Xing, you have a total of 1178 gems, orbs, and some fragments here."

"There are 723 fragments in total. Based on a market price of 3000 to 5000 crowns, I'll price you a flat 4000 crowns per fragment."

"The other gems and jewels are priced between 60 and 300 million on the market. In that case..."

He looked up and gave a sincere smile: "Together, I'll give you 4.8 million crowns, how about that?"

Upon hearing this number, Cao Xing raised an eyebrow.

According to his estimate, the gems in the ruins are worth about 200 million.

Even including my recent gains and the crystals in my territory, it's only around 4 million.

As it turns out, Leonard has now offered a high price of 4.8 million, which has exceeded his expectations.

Of course, Cao Xing also knew that this was the other party's way of showing goodwill towards him.

He didn't pay attention to these details, so he nodded and said, "Okay, let's trade directly at this price."

Leonard exclaimed in admiration, "Lord Cao Xing, you're truly impressive!"

With that, he waved his hand and collected all the gems on the table.

Then he gave Cao Xing a money bag, which was filled to the brim with a large amount of crowns!
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(End of this chapter)