Survival Game: Call Me an Honest Businessman

She clearly didn't want to say much, so she quickened her pace and entered the auction area first.

The auction area was as lively as ever.

Their arrival went unnoticed.

They arrived at the assessment area.

An assessor wearing a gold cloak greeted them.

"What would you two like to auction?"

The dwarf looked at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi opened his hand, and a dagger appeared in his palm.

The dwarf was taken aback, but said nothing.

The assessor took the dagger and examined it.

"This is a dagger forged by the Forging Clan. It seems to be a design from many years ago. It can be put on the auction stage. I suggest a starting bid of 100 Black Iron Coins."

"I think it can go even higher."

The appraiser smiled and placed the dagger on the appraisal table: "All the items deserve a higher price. The suggested price is just that—a suggested price. The auction house will not infringe on the merchant's right to set prices."

She took out the appraisal report for the dagger from under the appraisal table and stamped it with a gold seal.

"Assessment fee: 5 Black Iron Coins."

Li Zhi paid the money and then took out the Apocalypse Crystal.

After examining it carefully and confirming that it was a fragment of Apocalypse Crystal, the appraiser's tone softened considerably: "The current market price for a fragment of Apocalypse Crystal is 0.1 unit starting bid at 1000 Black Iron Coins."

1000 Black Iron Coins!

100 copper coins can only be exchanged for 1 black iron coin.

As far as she knew, she was familiar with the world's currency conversion: 1 gold = 100 silver = 10000 copper.

1000 Black Iron Coins are equal to 10 Gold!

She hasn't even touched a silver coin yet, and she's already getting gold coins?!

Li Zhi suppressed his excitement: "What's the typical transaction price?"

The appraiser said, "The most recent transaction price for an equivalent unit of Apocalypse Fragment was 7510 Black Iron Coins."

Under the cloak, Li Zhi gasped.

What does it mean to become rich overnight?

This is what it means to get rich overnight!

The appraiser said gently, "Would you like a certificate of authenticity? If you auction this fragment of the Apocalypse Crystal today, I can mark it in red for you."

"Highlighted in red?"

The appraiser nodded slightly and explained in a gentle voice: "The rarest and most sought-after items in the auction area will be marked in red by the auction house. Once marked in red, the item's projection will appear in the sky above both the indoor and outdoor areas of the auction area. Moreover, the auction house does not charge an appraisal fee for the marked items, nor does it take a cut."

Li Zhi understood.

Highlighting items in red is a form of promotion for auction houses. It can maximize the visibility of the items and enhance the auction house's standing among merchants and customers, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement.

After understanding the situation, Li Zhi nodded directly: "Produce it."

He walked out of the assessment room with the evaluation report in his hand.

The dwarf's tone held a hint of suspicion: "The money from the Apocalypse Crystal shards is enough for you to buy materials for your flying boat. Why waste time bidding on another dagger?"

Li Zhi said confidently, "With this dagger, I can attract more customers, and my Apocalypse Crystal Fragments will fetch a higher price."

The dwarf clearly didn't believe him: "Let's find an empty auction stage first."

Li Zhi has already set his sights on one.

He ran over in two strides, slammed the certificate on it, and a beam of golden light shone down from above.

This proves that there are already items up for auction at this auction table.

The merchant who failed to snag the auction platform didn't leave; instead, he walked over and curiously looked at the 360-degree projection of the dagger displayed in the sky.

"Is this a dagger?"

Li Zhi replied with a reserved tone: "One of the early works of Odin, the master of the Forging Clan."

At noon, she saw the crossbow that the Forging Clan had discarded, and immediately thought of the dagger that the Forging Clan had discarded before.

I took it out and looked at it; it was indeed from the same source.

[The discarded dagger of the Forging Clan: Master Odin of the Forging Clan's first creation from his childhood. Master Odin once felt inferior because of this dagger, one of his most regrettable dark histories. (Master Odin buried it in the ground, and who knows which scoundrel dug it up and returned it to you.)]

Since he is a master, he must have a brand effect.

This is the perfect opportunity to share and spark discussion.

The last time Tianqi Fragmented Crystal could fetch 7510, who knew it wouldn't fetch 8000 this time?

500 Black Iron Coins is more than ten times the amount in her wallet before she arrived!

"Master Odin?"

The dwarf, who had been showing signs of impatience, suddenly raised his voice.

The old man straightened up and almost jumped onto the auction stage.

"You're saying this is a work by Master Odin?"

Li didn't know why the dwarves were so excited, but seeing more and more people looking over, he still smiled and replied, "Fake items are not allowed in the auction area."

These are the rules for the auction area.

You can exaggerate to the extreme, and boast to the heavens, but you cannot falsify basic information.

Once counterfeiting is committed, the individual will be immediately blacklisted by the auction house.

—The auction house doesn't just refer to the auction house in Black Iron Harbor, but to the auction houses in all trading districts of this world.

Being blacklisted is basically equivalent to ending one's career path.

Nobody dares to do that.

As more and more people gathered, they gradually filled the auction stage.

Li Zhi immediately cleared his throat. "Ladies and gentlemen, what we are auctioning now is an early work by Master Odin. As you all know, the quality of Master Odin's works is exceptional, so I won't go into detail here. What I want you to see is this—"

The place Li Zhi was pointing to was the magma-colored "AOTIN" lettering on the tip of the dagger.

"This is Odin's mark, the first mark Odin inscribed on his own work, because—this is not only an early work of Odin, but also Odin's very first work!"

The dwarf exclaimed in disbelief, "The first piece? How did it end up in your hands?"

Li Zhi immediately replied, "Absolutely no lie! If this is a lie, then immediately blacklist me from the auction house. As for why I'm in their hands, I have no comment."

Li Zhi turned his head, his gaze meeting the faces of each of the cloaks, as if locking onto them.

"Please recall your first successful order in your career, the first item you sold. How cautious were you in the beginning, how anxious you were during the process, and how great was your sense of accomplishment after the success?"

"The first piece of work, the first transaction, is not just a memory, but also the beginning of aspirations! It evokes a surge of emotion that no subsequent moment can match! It is the cornerstone of the path ahead!"

"Now, Odin's original intention lies here. Holding this dagger, one can feel his surging passion at that time. And if one is fortunate enough to collect it, one will surely be able to absorb the powerful fortune of Odin's path to success, and the future will be limitless!"

"The starting bid is 500 Black Iron Coins, with each bid increasing by 100 Black Iron Coins. Let the auction begin!"

"1000! I'll offer 1000!"

"1100!"

"1200!"

"1500!"

"2000! Odin's first creation and destiny are mine! No one can take them from me!"

"2100!"

"..."

Li Zhi held up the auction gavel, about to bring it down, but immediately raised it again.

They seemed to be solemnly awaiting the moment to make the final decision.

In reality, beneath the cloak, he was already grinning from ear to ear.

In this world where there is no metaphysics but only technology, she was still a little unsure whether the concept of luck would be appealing.

I never imagined that burning the first incense stick would be effective no matter where you put it.

Indeed, no businessperson can resist the allure of metaphysics!

Even passing customers are not allowed!

2100 Black Iron Coins is 21 times more than the suggested starting bid!

Just as Li Zhi was about to strike with the hammer, a voice rang out: "I am Odin's apprentice. Please let me see this dagger!"