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Chapter 94: Auction Ends, Results Taken In

The auction begins.

As expected, a mecha pilot from Universe 2 was the first to raise his hand.

"2 Meritorious Service Medals"

His tone was somewhat cautious, as if he were testing the market's reaction.

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

"3 Meritorious Service Medals"

The sound wasn't loud, but the momentum was strong.

This immediately drew angry glares from the individuals in Universe 2.

Another newcomer from Universe 7?! Why is he trying to steal us again?!
"5 merits!" The leader of Universe 2 snorted and raised the price.

“Six merits.” Li Zhe followed unhurriedly.

"10 merits!"

"11 Meritorious Service Medals"

"..."

A familiar tug-of-war has begun once again.

This time, however, Li Zhe no longer acted as if he had "limited financial resources."

Instead, it's an arrogant demeanor of someone who is rich, powerful, and determined to succeed.

"Commander, the pattern of the opponent's facial expressions and emotional changes is quite easy to figure out." Xing's perfect support mode is online. "Based on the analysis of historical records, its behavior pattern is quite similar to... that one who was corrupted by the power of the abyss... Hanekawa Reina."

Upon hearing this intelligence, Li Zhe's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

However, they maintained their original stance in dealing with this bidding war.

It's a bit strange how the second space mecha pilot's thought process works, why would there be such a coincidence.

But since it follows the pattern of familiar people, it's easier to deal with.

No matter how much Universe 2 offered, Li Zhe followed suit without hesitation.

And you will always have only one more merit point than your opponent.

This provocative bidding method thoroughly enraged the group in Universe 2.

"This guy... he's humiliating us!"

"Too arrogant! We have to teach him a lesson!"

"Let's fight him! I refuse to believe that a newcomer from Universe 7 can have any merits!"

Encouraged by his companions, the leader of Universe 2 completely lost his mind.

His data projector slapped his thigh and stood up abruptly.

Pointing at Li Zhe's projection, he roared:
"20 merits!"

There was an uproar.

Can you buy a "Dimensional Key" with 20 merit points?
And it's a laser sword that's not very cost-effective in actual combat?

Given the current situation, this is quite outrageous!
Everyone thought the bidding would end there.

However, Li Zhe's next move surprised everyone.

He did not back down.

Instead, they initiated a voice call directly to the leader of Universe 2 via a public channel.

"Hey bro, stop adding it little by little, it's pointless, let's just get straight to the point."

"Alright, I'll offer 29 merit points! If you're not willing to accept, then shut up and stop making a fool of yourself here!"

These words were like a resounding slap in the face to everyone in Universe 2.

Arrogant!

Too embarrassing!

"you……!"

The leader of Universe 2 was trembling with rage, completely losing his temper.

He barely even thought about it.

He blurted it out, roaring:
"30 merit points! I'll take it! You can add more if you dare!"

The entire audience held their breath, waiting for Li Zhe's next bid.

Everyone assumed that he would continue to bid as before, and take this "battle of pride" to the end.

however……

Li Zhe simply spread his hands and said calmly to the auctioneer:
"Since this brother wants it so much, I'll do him a favor and let him have it."

"Thank you for your concession."

"..."

The whole place was in deathly silence.

The leader of Universe 2 was dumbfounded.

He stood there blankly, his mind completely empty.

Several seconds passed before I realized... I'd been tricked!

Moreover, he was completely fooled in front of everyone!
"puff--"

He felt a sweet taste in his throat and almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

In the end, he could only complete this "sucker" deal worth 30 merit points amidst the sympathetic and gloating gazes of the crowd.

Meanwhile, Lu Ke, standing to the side, was already completely in awe of Li Zhe.

"Holy crap! Dude, you're awesome!"

Lu Ke kept his word.

Immediately through the trading system, half of the 30 merit points obtained from this auction were given to Li Zhe.

"It's yours now, just like we agreed!"

[Ding! Your account has been credited with 15 Merit Points]

Li Zhe looked at his account balance, which had surged again, and felt extremely happy.

This auction cost 11 merit points and earned 40 merit points (25 from the Classic of Mountains and Seas + 15 from the commission), resulting in a net profit of 29 merit points.

Total merit points reached: 34!
In addition, there is a fragment of a broken sword with great potential, which can be used as material for future breakthroughs.

The efficiency of gaining merit points here is much higher than fighting monsters on Earth.

……

With the auction of the lightsaber coming to a close, the entire auction was also drawing to a close.

The following items were also rare and precious treasures.

But after that series of "battles of the gods" and "sky-high prices" just now, the crowd's enthusiasm seemed to have waned considerably.

Some subsequent auction items failed to attract any bids and were even sold out altogether.

As the auction officially ended, the crowd gradually left the venue.

Li Zhe noticed that the people from Universe 2 glared at him fiercely before leaving.

"Brother, don't worry about those guys, we'll talk again next time!" Lu Ke waved enthusiastically, and the projection disappeared from his seat.

Song Yuan nodded slightly to Li Zhe, and then logged off.

Just as Li Zhe was about to log off...

A figure appeared before him in an instant, like a ghost.

It's that woman in the pink dress from Universe 1.

"Mr. Li Zhe, please wait a moment. My name is Liu Yi..."

"I have some things I'd like to discuss with you."

A warm and charming smile graced her face.

He was completely different from his previous indifferent demeanor.

"What is it?" Li Zhe asked calmly.

“It’s important.” Liu Yi’s tone carried an undeniable certainty. “I need a collection of myths, preferably the exact same one you just sold to Song Yuan.”

She got straight to the point and stated her purpose directly.

Li Zhe looked at her.

Thinking about how the internal strife of this Universe 1 was so viscous, I instinctively felt a sense of disgust.

"I'm sorry, that book was a unique copy, and I've already sold it," Li Zhe said frankly.

“I know.” Liu Yi seemed to have expected him to say that, and her smile remained unchanged. “But I believe that with Mr. Li Zhe’s abilities, he can definitely help me find a better one.”

She paused, her tone becoming somewhat meaningful.

"In exchange, I can provide you with any information you want, or... help you solve some troubles."

Li Zhe knew very well.

The woman was implying that she could provide information about the fragment.

Although they try to avoid getting involved in the mess of Universe 1.

But in order to unravel the mystery of that fragment, Li Zhe decided to be patient and listen to what she had to say.

"how do I say this?"

“Mr. Li Zhe is a straightforward person, so I won’t beat around the bush either.”

Liu Yi's eyes sharpened.

She formed a hand seal with her hands and slowly spoke:

"Let me remind you... Song Yuan is no good person. Her ambitions are far greater than you can imagine."

"Cooperating with her is like asking a tiger for its skin; in the end, you will be devoured by her until there is nothing left but bones."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhe simply smiled noncommittally.

"Who wouldn't have grand ambitions to come to this place? I see that your power of scrolls is not to be underestimated, otherwise you wouldn't be fighting to the death with your own universe's compatriots."

Li Zhe waved his hand and said seriously, "I have no interest in interfering in the internal affairs of your Universe 1."

"I just want to know how much you know about this fragment in my hand."

(End of this chapter)