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Chapter 93 Acquisition of the Key to the Dimension
Li Zhe's eyes sharpened.

The Key to Dimensions!

This is exactly what he needs most right now.

Song Yuan's divination is quite accurate; she actually got it right.

I never expected that one of the dimensional keys would appear in front of me in this way.

Li Zhe took a deep breath without showing any emotion, suppressing his excitement.

His gaze fell once again on that unremarkable fragment of the broken sword.

I am determined to get this!
He didn't make an offer immediately, but instead decided to observe the situation.

The host awkwardly called out the price several times, but no one responded.

Finally, a mech pilot from Universe 2 lazily raised his hand.

"I'll accept the 1 merit point and take it back to study it."

His tone was full of condescension.

The moment he finished speaking, Li Zhe made his move.

"2 Meritorious Service Medals"

Everyone turned their gaze to him, their eyes filled with surprise.

Why is this newcomer from Universe 7 interested in this kind of junk?

The mecha pilot from Universe 2 was also taken aback.

A playful smile then appeared on his face.

They have a deep interest in this ancient metal creation that contains special rules and power, and they have bio-engineered the universe.

I want to take it back and study it to see if I can combine it with their biotechnology to create something entirely new.

I thought I could easily snag a bargain, but then a newbie suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

“Interesting.” He licked his lips. “3 merits.”

“4 merits.” Li Zhe followed without hesitation.

"5 Meritorious Service Medals"

"6 Meritorious Service Medals"

The two sides traded back and forth, and the price slowly climbed.

Li Zhe remained calm and composed.

Each time the price is increased, it is only 1 more merit point than the other party's.

It creates the impression that "although I really want it, my financial resources seem limited and I'm struggling to make ends meet."

This slow, gradual bidding process made the mecha pilot from Universe 2 lower his guard.

In his view, this newcomer from Universe 7 was nothing more than a greenhorn who had just made a small fortune and wanted to try his luck at the auction.

With just a little more effort, I could easily persuade him to back down.

"10 merits!"

He suddenly raised the price.

They are trying to end this tug-of-war with a relatively high offer.

however……

"11 Meritorious Service Medals"

Li Zhe's voice remained as calm as ever.

"you……!"

The mecha pilot from Universe 2 was enraged by his nonchalant attitude.

Just as he was about to raise the price further, a companion next to him stopped him.

"Forget it, it's just a piece of scrap iron. There's no need to bother with it. There are better things to come."

He then forcibly suppressed his anger, snorted coldly, and stopped bidding.

"11 merits once!"

"11 merits twice!"

"11 merits... Sold!"

The host made the final decision.

Li Zhe successfully bid for this fragment of a broken sword with unlimited potential, paying 11 merit points.

[Ding! Transaction complete. 11 Merit Points have been deducted from your account.]

[Current Balance: 19 Merit Points] Li Zhe pondered as he stored the fragments in the maintenance hangar.

The core of this thing is locked by the power of words; its "true name" must be known to unlock it.

But how can we investigate this "real name"?
He glanced at Song Yuan beside him without making a sound, and tentatively asked, "Miss Song Yuan, do you know anything about this fragment?"

Song Yuan merely glanced at the fragments he had collected and shook her head.

"I did not submit this item for auction, and I do not know its origin."

Her gaze then turned coldly to the woman in pink opposite her.

The meaning in those eyes was self-evident.

Seeing this, Li Zhe understood.

It seems that this broken sword fragment was most likely obtained by that person.

If we want to find out more about this thing, we'll probably have to find an opportunity to make contact with her.

However, now is not the time.

The auction is still ongoing...

As the transaction of the broken sword fragments was completed, the atmosphere of the auction gradually reached its climax.

The next few lots to be auctioned were all exquisite.

There is a "nano-repair gel" that can repair microscopic damage to mechs and improve the toughness of the armor.

There is an "overclocking crystal" that can temporarily boost the mech's energy output power.

There is even a blueprint that can produce a rare-grade "energy shield" module.

Each item sparked a frenzy of bidding among the mecha pilots present.

Li Zhe was also somewhat tempted by these things.

However, considering his meager merits and the ultimate goal of the two unresolved "Dimensional Keys," he suppressed his urge to act.

"Alright everyone! Next, our hospitable friends from Universe 8 will be bringing you a weapon full of futuristic technology!"

The host's voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention to the auction stage.

The display case slowly rose.

A laser sword, entirely black with a blade made of pure energy and a red gem embedded in the core of its hilt, appeared before everyone's eyes.

[Lot 18: Light-Powered Saber (from Universe 8)]

[Quality: Rare]

[Type: Dimensional Key / Melee Weapon]

[Description: A standard weapon from a highly advanced technological civilization, it is not only a sharp energy sword, but also a key capable of cleaving through dimensional barriers! Do you crave the Force?]

Starting bid: 2 Merit Points

[Each price increase: no less than 1 merit point]

The description of this item is simple and direct.

It makes no attempt to conceal its category as a "dimensional key".

This instantly made the atmosphere in the room somewhat awkward.

"The Key to the Dimension... It's a good thing, but it's a bit of a useless item."

"Yes, we haven't even figured out the abyss of our own universe yet, so how can we have the time to wander around other strange realms?"

"Moreover, this thing consumes a lot of energy, so it's not cost-effective."

Everyone was talking about it.

Although they were tempted, it seemed that not many people were actually interested in making a bid.

Lu Ke, standing to the side, said to Li Zhe with some helplessness, "Brother... it's hard for me to sell this thing."

"My target price is 5 merit points. Actually, I'd be happy if it could just sell and not go unsold. Sigh..."

Li Zhe looked at his worried and distressed expression.

Then he glanced at the mech pilots on the field who seemed eager to try but were also hesitant.

Especially those guys from Universe 2...

"Commander, based on the changes in their facial expressions, I deduce that they most likely want to acquire this auction item." Xing presented a detailed report based on facial capture data.

A bold plan took shape in Li Zhe's mind.

"Brother Luke, you might be able to sell this for a good price."

Lu Ke was a little confused, but he still joked, "If this thing can be sold for a good price, I'll split the credit with you."

(End of this chapter)