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

Chapter 775 First item up for auction: Leaves of the Tree of Life!
Seeing this, Cao Xing couldn't help but find it amusing and asked, "What's wrong?"

Liu Muxue said softly, "Ah Xing... are you really going to auction off such a powerful golem?"

“Of course.” Cao Xing casually picked up a snack from the table and said, “Our territory has only been developing for a short time, and we are currently in dire need of a large number of divine power fragments.”

"Those veteran legends have quite a few fragments of divine power in their hands, so we can take this opportunity to expand our forces."

“But…” Bai Zhi’s cold voice rang out: “Could it be that they really have cracked the golem manufacturing technology through reverse engineering?”

Upon hearing this question, Cao Xing smiled and said, "It doesn't matter if we crack it. The Asura civilization left these golems so that future generations could inherit their technology."

"But after all these years, no one has been able to truly master it."

"If they can really figure it out, it could reduce a lot of casualties in future wars..."

He paused, then continued with a meaningful smile, "Moreover... I have blueprints that are even more advanced than these golems."

The two women nodded in understanding after hearing this.

A smile reappeared on Liu Muxue's face.

Bai Zhi seemed to be deep in thought.

They then continued to wait in their private box for the auction to officially begin.

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Meanwhile, a rumor quickly reached the ears of the major powers in the North through clandestine channels.

Between the four kingdoms and the Northern Wind Alliance, there are also some independent kingdoms in the North that possess considerable strength.

In the distant Frost Valley region, there stands a magnificent city.

This is the main city of the Kingdom of Bologna.

Inside the palace, a middle-aged man wearing a snow wolf fur cloak suddenly stood up from the throne.

"What!?"

"In that underground black market, there are complete, hero-level golems being auctioned, and they're even manipulated?"

Below him, a scout knelt on one knee: "It is absolutely true, Your Majesty!"

"This message was personally released by the leader of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

Upon hearing this, the King of Bologna lowered his head and pondered for a moment.

"A Hero-level golem... Just recently, our country's research and development department cracked the core energy technology of a Master-level golem..."

"If we could obtain this Hero-class golem as a sample, perhaps we could achieve our final breakthrough..."

"Then, we can start mass production..."

"At that time, I will possess a large number of master-level and hero-level golems. Even without joining the two major alliances, no one in the North will be able to underestimate my Kingdom of Bologna!"

Excitement flashed in his eyes as he began to envision the rise of the kingdom!
"It seems... I need to go there myself."

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On the other side, in a mechanical city-state hidden beneath the masses.

A powerful being whose body was half-mechanical opened his electronic eyes, the crimson light standing out conspicuously in the darkness.

"A complete hero-level golem?"

"My mechanical body replacement is just one step away from completion."

"If we could crack the golem technology..."

His mechanical arm made a 'click-click' sound, and a longing look appeared in his eyes: "Maybe I can achieve true immortality!"

The other four kingdoms, the North Wind Alliance, and others also received this news.

Many legendary figures were alarmed!

For them, a hero-level golem might pose no threat in terms of combat power.

But more importantly, it has strategic significance.

Whoever can crack the technology first will gain control of the golem army!

The next moment, those powerful figures began to take action.

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Time flies.

In the blink of an eye, the morning had passed quickly.

There is still half an hour before the auction officially begins.

Since the auction is held once a year, and the Giant Axe Mercenary Group also collects all sorts of rare and precious items, there are a large number of items up for auction.

From the first warm-up item to the final treasure, it takes at least a dozen hours.

However, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue were in a private room, so they could rest when they got tired, and it wouldn't be a problem for them to stay a little longer.

In addition, Cao Xing also discovered many interesting phenomena during that morning.

After Leonard spread the news of the golem, many powerful auras entered the black market one after another.

Some of them deliberately concealed their presence, keeping a low profile, seemingly not wanting others to discover their identities.

Some, however, made no attempt to conceal their legendary aura, revealing it without a doubt.

Some of them were even acquaintances of Cao Xing.

Sensing those presences, he raised an eyebrow: "Oh? This guy's here too?"

However, Cao Xing did not go over to greet them, but instead continued to close his eyes and rest, waiting for the auction to begin.

And so, another half hour passed.

at the same time.

A deep, muffled bell rang out from the center of this underground city.

"clang--!!!"

The sound of the bell transformed into tangible sound waves, spreading outwards.

This also signifies that the auction has officially begun.

The entire underground black market, both the guests inside and outside the venue, fell silent.

Cao Xing, too, looked through the window at the venue below.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, a burly figure emerged from behind.

He wore a confident smile, radiating an aura of overwhelming power.

It was Leonard, the leader of the Giant Axe Mercenary Group.

At this moment, compared to his respectful demeanor in front of Cao Xing, he appeared extremely domineering.

He wore a dark red battle robe and had his signature giant axe at his waist. Every step he took was steady and powerful.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the annual black market auction!"

Leonard's deep voice resounded throughout the arena, drawing almost all eyes to him.

He looked around, his gaze lingering for a moment on several private rooms.

Then he continued, "As you all know, we have prepared some extremely precious treasures for this auction!"

"Some of them are even capable of tempting legendary-level experts!"

The atmosphere in the audience immediately became lively, with many people whispering among themselves and others urging him to start quickly.

Leonard, satisfied with the result, continued, "But before that, as is customary, let's start with some appetizers..."

He clapped his hands.

"Crack! Crack!"

As the voice faded, four stunningly beautiful women in matching dresses, with pointed ears, pushed an exquisite display cart onto the stage.

These women walked with graceful steps, each step as if gliding on ice, and their fluffy tails, held high behind them, attracted the attention of countless people.

Some of the sons of the powerful and wealthy looked at them with intense lust.

Inside the private room, Bai Zhi's cold voice rang out: "Snow Fox Clan..."

"This rare demi-human race possesses an extremely strong talent for charm, making them as valuable as elves..."

"I was actually assigned to be a maid here by the Giant Axe Mercenary Group."

Cao Xing nodded slightly; he had also seen the attribute panels of these fox-girl attendants.

In particular, their "fox-like" talent makes them naturally charming and able to attract the attention of both the same and opposite sexes.

However, it didn't matter to Cao Xing.

After all, his territory contained an entire ancient elven tribe.

There are over a hundred elven girls with this kind of beauty.

He shook his head, his gaze remaining fixed on the items on the display vehicle below.

at the same time.

Leonard's voice continued to ring out from below.

"The first item up for auction is a sacred tree from the Southern Continent, the Ancient Tree of Life, with a full one hundred leaves!"

As soon as she finished speaking, one of the snow fox maids lifted the red carpet off the display vehicle, revealing a glass box underneath.

Neatly stacked among them were a hundred lush, vibrant green leaves. These leaves shimmered under the light.

Even from this distance, everyone could feel a vibrant life force emanating from them.

Upon seeing the leaves on the display vehicle, the audience below was immediately abuzz with excitement.

"It really is a leaf from the Book of Life! To be able to get their hands on something like this is unbelievable! This Giant Axe Mercenary Group certainly has some connections..."

"Yes... It is said that this leaf contains extremely strong vitality. Even if consumed directly, it can prolong life. If it is refined into a legendary secret medicine, it can even be said to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life!"

"I must take pictures of these leaves. My father is getting old and needs these things right now!"

"Contact the family immediately, raise funds, and we must acquire this batch of leaves no matter what!"

"..."

In an instant, the atmosphere in the venue heated up, and many nobles and merchants couldn't wait to raise their bidding paddles, their eyes gleaming with a determined light.

After all, no matter what world you're in, life is always the most precious treasure.

Therefore, such magical items that can increase lifespan are even more likely to cause countless people to frantically fight for them.

This "Leaf of Life" is especially important for the elderly and powerful, as well as for those with hidden illnesses.

Inside the private room, Cao Xing and Liu Muxue exchanged a glance.

He said with great interest, "This guy... actually has such a good thing hidden away. No wonder he wouldn't reveal the auction item information in advance."

Liu Muxue asked softly, "Ah Xing, shall we bid?"

Cao Xing didn't reply, but looked at the crowd below that was starting to stir and said, "No rush, let's see how things go first."

"If it's within your budget, you can try bidding."

You should know that there is a legendary alchemist in Cao Xing's territory.

If we could photograph the leaves of this "Tree of Life" and give them to Francesca, she might be able to concoct a higher-level recovery potion!
It could even be legendary.

The beautiful woman nodded slightly, and everyone's attention once again focused on the venue below.

at the same time.

Leonard announced loudly, "Starting bid: 100 million crowns! Each bid must be at least 5 million crowns higher!"

"Now, the bidding begins!"

As soon as he finished speaking, many people in the hall below raised up signs, and numbers also lit up on the windows of several private rooms on the second and third floors.

The price was raised to 200 million kronor in just a few seconds and continues to climb.

After another round of fierce bidding, the price of these one hundred leaves of the Tree of Life has reached three hundred million crowns.

At this price, the upward trend finally subsided.

After all, even Cao Xing's legendary secret medicine, the "Power Magic Guide Medicine," only costs about 20 million crowns per bottle on the market.

The current price of 300 million is equivalent to 3 million kronor for a single leaf of the tree of life.

While the effects of this leaf are remarkable, it is ultimately just a raw material.

When the price reached 3.2 million, the bidders fell silent.

Below, Leonard had stepped down, replaced by a dignified female host in a silver dress.

Her appearance was mature yet elegant, and she surveyed the room with a gentle smile.

Then, she spoke slowly, her voice clear and melodious like a silver bell: "The VIP in VIP room number 4 on the third floor has already placed a bet of 3.2 million crowns. Is there anyone else who wants to follow?"

After waiting for a while, no one raised the price.

The magic hourglass next to it also started its countdown.

The female host gracefully raised the auction gavel, ready to bring it down at any moment.

Just then, a new number lit up in a private room on the second floor.

Three hundred and thirty million!
The price immediately sparked a murmur of discussion among the audience.

They all speculated about the identities of the guests in the private room.

The bidder in the original third-floor private room remained silent for a moment.

He wasn't sure if it was because he heard "Second Floor, Room Number One" or because he felt that this batch of "Leaves of Life" had exceeded his expectations.

Ultimately, they did not choose to raise the price further.

When the magic hourglass runs out.

The female host gently brought down the auction gavel.

With a bright smile, she said, "Then, congratulations to our distinguished guest in Box 1 on the second floor for successfully bidding on this batch of precious Leaf of Life."

"These items will be delivered to your private box by a specialist shortly."

When the first item was sold, everyone in the room turned their attention away.

Those guests who didn't manage to grab a ticket looked regretful and disappointed, and finally shook their heads helplessly.

These kinds of auctions require not only financial resources but also composure.

Don't get carried away by one item and invest all your money in it.

So they quickly composed themselves and waited for the next item that caught their eye.

Below, the beautiful female host clapped her hands gently, and four Snow Fox Clan maids pushed the new display cart onto the stage again.

"Now, let's begin the bidding for the second item..."

"The second item is a vial of ancient poison called [Dragon-Slaying Toxin]. When applied to weapons, it will inflict significant additional damage on dragons and also inflict a potent neurotoxin..."

"The starting price is 2000 million, and each bid must be at least one million higher. The auction is now open."

As the female host finished speaking, many mercenaries and powerful individuals below raised their bidding paddles.

As seasoned veterans who have traveled far and wide, they clearly understand the importance of this potion.

If they can kill a dragon, they will become legendary dragon slayers!
Not only can you obtain the dragon's treasure, but you can also become famous throughout the continent, achieving true fame and fortune.

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Inside the private room, Cao Xing leaned back in a wooden chair with a faint smile on his face.

"Not bad, they bought these 100 leaves for 330 million, which is cheaper than I expected."

Liu Muxue nodded gently, a smile playing on her lips.

She also knew that the purchase of those one hundred leaves was excellent value for money.

After all, with Francesca's legendary alchemy blessing, these leaves might be worth 1 in other people's hands, but in Cao Xing's hands, these leaves are worth 10!

Once the secret elixir is refined, its value will increase tenfold or more.

At this moment, Bai Zhi, who was standing nearby, asked, "Do you still want to participate in the auction for that bottle of poison?"

Cao Xing tapped his deputy's hand lightly with his fingers, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes.

Clearly, this medicine was also of great help to him.

Based on previous experience using [Holy Water], we know that this poison applied to weapons can also be enhanced by [Eternal Power].

In other words, the effects of the medicine will continue as long as the weapon is not changed.

Moreover, this is a poison specifically designed for dragons.

Although Cao Xing currently has a good relationship with these dragons, it's hard to say when he might need them later.

He said in a low voice, "This auction is really interesting. I've actually found two items that have caught my eye."

"Let's see the price first. If it's over 50 million, there's no point in arguing."

Bai Zhi nodded slightly, her expression returning to its icy indifference as she gazed indifferently at the fierce bidding below.

Someone shouted that there were signs of dragons in the nearby Diyesha Mountains, causing the price of this potion to skyrocket again.

Mercenaries and adventurers who spend their lives on the edge of a knife are already scrambling for them.

In a short period of time, the value of this bottle of poison has skyrocketed to seventy million!

Clearly, this has far exceeded its actual value.

This is why the Giant Axe Mercenary Group holds auctions.

With just a little guidance, greed and desire can cause prices to multiply several times over.

Upon hearing the name "Diyesha Mountains," Cao Xing's face displayed a strange expression.

It's true that there are dragons there, but... those dragons are no ordinary beings.

As a former demigod-level dragon, even though it has now fallen to the legendary level, it still possesses extremely terrifying strength.

Even a powerful figure like War King Kunard would not have been a match for this mother dragon.

Shaking his head, Cao Xing laughed and said, "Forget it, let them fight it out."

"This potion is no longer worth pursuing."

Below, after fierce bidding, the potion finally reached an astonishing price of 90 million crowns!

At this price, the frenzied bidding subsided.

The person who offered this price was a middle-aged woman in the lobby on the first floor.

She was clad in dark red light armor, with only one arm remaining, and exuded a chilling aura!
At this moment, she stood up, revealing her immense power, which had reached the level of a hero.

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(End of this chapter)