The young man was stunned and glared fiercely at the sales clerk, but the clerk, unafraid, met his gaze.

"Hmph, Dragon's Dive Pavilion. Everyone knows it. Fine, sell it if you want, but I also know the rules. As long as it hasn't been paid for, anyone can compete!"

"I am willing to pay 700 million for this fragment. You shouldn't have any objections now, right?" a proud young man spoke up.

The sales clerk ignored him and looked at Chen Zheng. "Sir, the rule of Dragon's Dive Pavilion is..."

"Enough. No more nonsense," Wang Lin's voice cut in as he shot a provocative look at Chen Zheng. "Who dares to compete with me for something I've set my eyes on?"

Su Ming frowned. This man is really overestimating himself.

"Sir, what do you think...?" the sales clerk couldn't help but ask.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully triggering a choice mission.]

[Option One: Directly seize the Spirit Jade Elixir fragment. Reward: The complete Spirit Jade Elixir.]

[Option Two: Submit to Wang Lin. Reward: The Spirit Jade Elixir fragment.]

Hearing this, Chen Zheng unhesitatingly chose option one.

Option two? It would grant me this mysterious fragment without any cost. Yet the fragment is already capable of doubling one's cultivation speed in the Qi Condensation Realm. What about the complete version? Perhaps five times, or even ten? The gap is as vast as the heavens.

Chen Zheng made his decision without hesitation. He stared at Wang Lin and said firmly, "I bid one billion!"

Wang Lin was about to speak but was cut off by Chen Zheng's words.

The sales clerk recognized Wang Lin, knowing he loved to be called Young Master Wang and was aware of his generosity in bars. In the Imperial Capital Ancient Martial World, Wang Lin's name was renowned.

His expression instantly darkened, and his sharp gaze stabbed at Chen Zheng like a sword.

"Boy, have you ever heard of me, Wang Lin?" he asked in a deep voice.

"Master, he is the eldest young master of the Wang Family. His father is the Wang Family Head, a peak powerhouse at the late-stage Grandmaster Realm!" Guo Fu whispered to Chen Zheng.

"Oh, a pretty young lady who knows of me?" Wang Lin said, a sly glimmer in his eyes. "Would you like to join me for a drink? Rest assured, I'll cover tonight's expenses."

Guo Fu disdainfully turned her head away, not bothering to respond to his provocation.

Just then, the sales clerk broke the deadlock. "Sir, will you be paying by transfer or card?"

Wang Lin was momentarily stunned, berating himself for forgetting the matter at hand. He turned and snapped angrily, "Did I say you could speak?"

"A mere one billion? I bid 1.1 billion!" After speaking, Wang Lin looked smugly at Chen Zheng.

"Two billion," Chen Zheng said flatly.

Wang Lin's expression froze as if it had been encased in ice. "Young man, do you truly dare to contend with me?"

Bidding, does he even understand what that means? Who bids like that, jumping the price by 900 million? No matter how rich you are, you don't squander money so recklessly, Wang Lin fumed internally.

However, no matter what, he was determined to make the Spirit Jade Elixir fragment his own. The Wang Family had previously obtained other fragments of the Spirit Jade Elixir. Adding this piece would complete fifty percent of it. Thirty percent could already double one's cultivation speed; fifty percent would be even more terrifying. This was undoubtedly an indispensable treasure for a great family.

"Wrap it up," Chen Zheng instructed the salesperson directly, acting as if Wang Lin didn't exist.

"What the hell!" Wang Lin's face was dark as a thundercloud. The actions of Chen Zheng and the salesperson completely shattered his perception of reality, and his fury erupted like a volcano.

"Hold on! I'll offer 2.1 billion!" Wang Lin's voice was as cold and firm as a winter wind.

"Four billion," Chen Zheng's voice, however, was as calm and steady as the warm spring sun.

Wang Lin's smile instantly froze on his face like an ice sculpture. How is this possible? He just raised it by 900 million, and now he adds another 1.9 billion? Just how rich is this guy?

Chen Zheng wasn't concerned. My current cash balance exceeds 60 billion. What's there to fear? Besides, I have the support of major enterprises like Yan Shuiyu, the Liu Family, the Li Family, Dahong, and the Qi Family. With a single command, I can mobilize a hundred billion in funds. That's the source of my confidence!

"Young Master Wang, do you plan to raise the price? If not, I will sell this item to this gentleman," the salesperson's words pulled Wang Lin from his stupor.

Wang Lin looked at Chen Zheng in a daze, as if waking from a dream. His lips parted slightly, ready to state a price.

However, Chen Zheng's voice rang out like spring thunder before he could speak: "Sixty billion!"

Wang Lin's eyes widened dramatically, looking as if they would pop from their sockets. Before he could even react, Chen Zheng had raised the price by another 20 billion. He was shocked and bewildered, feeling Chen Zheng's actions were beyond outrageous.

The salesperson was also stunned by the move, thinking, Where on earth does this big shot get his money from?

Guo Fu was shaken by Chen Zheng's sheer dominance, her eyes filled with admiration as she watched him.

"Care to add some more?" Chen Zheng's voice was as calm as the surface of a deep lake.

That voice was like a sharp sword piercing straight into Wang Lin's heart, making it nearly impossible for him to contain his fury. Sixty billion! That's sixty billion! The Wang Family may be vast and wealthy, with assets in the hundreds of billions, but those are just cold numbers. Cultivating ancient martial arts requires a constant stream of investment. How much liquid cash could they really have? A cash flow in the hundreds of billions would be impressive, wouldn't it? But who could withstand this kind of spending?

"I... I'm not raising a damn thing!" Wang Lin spat, his face contorted with rage. "You're ruthless! I won't compete with you anymore!"

"Then let's settle the bill. Card," Chen Zheng said, indifferent to the provocation as he produced a bank card that shimmered with a mysterious light.

"As you wish, sir!" The salesperson departed respectfully.

He returned a moment later with a golden receipt and a luxurious, gem-inlaid box. He carefully placed the rolled-up fragment inside. Holding the box as if it were a priceless treasure, the salesperson gently presented it.

Chen Zheng took it and casually put it away, not even sparing Wang Lin a glance before turning to leave.

The system's alert sounded like a heavenly melody.

[Ding! Congratulations, Host, for successfully completing the mission. Reward for your choice: The complete Spirit Jade Elixir.]

However, Chen Zheng seemed not to hear it as he kept walking.

Guo Fu followed closely behind, her eyes gleaming with endless admiration. This man... his calligraphy is poetic, his cultivation is profound and inscrutable, and his presence is overwhelmingly dominant. To become his disciple is the fortune of three lifetimes.

Chen Zheng didn't notice Guo Fu's thoughts as they walked through the bustling hall and onto the path leading into a corridor.

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