Diane's eyes showed disdain as she tossed the manufacturing documents to the golden figure and headed downstairs.

"Baiyi, let's discuss our business at your shop!"

The loud words brought Baiyi back to his senses. He glanced at Sabo—this guy's products seemed... somewhat useful, after all.

The only side effect was becoming bald in exchange for an indestructible kidney. Quite tempting...

Many wealthy merchants sat back down due to Sabo's introduction, but the members of the Legislator Clans left one after another, showing no interest in such small businesses.

"What are you thinking about?" Diane walked up to Baiyi and asked, then suddenly thought of something, turned, and looked at Sabo with a peculiar expression.

Baiyi paused, somewhat speechless: "Wait for me here for a moment."

Saying this, he entered the City Lord's lounge.

Eric looked at Baiyi with a kind expression: "Not bad, but sometimes, you need to be careful as well as bold. The Will Clan is a Swordsman Race; they may not have much money, but their power is strong. Sometimes giving face is better than a bit of gold coins."

"I've learned a lot." Baiyi bowed slightly and handed over a Dawn Badge: "Thank you for coming today, City Lord...."

"No need, just take care of yourself." Eric stood up and walked out unhurriedly: "Mosen, continue to maintain order. Badu, Eddy, there's no need to see me off, just go back."

Behind him, the three legion commanders bowed their heads in respect, while the Elf and Beastman silently walked out.

Baiyi looked at the Dawn Badge in his hand and then at the departing figure of the Old City Lord, feeling a bit emotional.

This world is broken, with the True Gods gone and the Evil Gods watching eagerly; everything seems hopeless yet gives rise to a purer world.

Aside from a few, most people still harbor hope in their hearts, which all hinges on the talent of young people.

When the Gods were around, geniuses would be stifled, appearing peaceful but full of strife, but now, any talented intelligent being will shine brightly in this era.

Except for evil organizations, the only ones who can kill geniuses are geniuses of the same age, because the Federation only needs the most talented ones.

Putting the Dawn Badge into his ring, Baiyi walked out; this auction had yielded nearly ninety million gold coins. These coins are enough for his luxurious growth; gold coins will no longer be a concern for him in the short term.

Considering the share from Sunu's side, the pursuit now would only be those extremely rare materials, like the Soul Crystal Core.

Anything available on the market, before reaching the Golden Upper Tier, he can purchase at will.

Once at the Golden Upper Tier, money won't be as important as imagined.

"The next auction item, Absolute Filth, has only one use: it can pollute any Elemental Power, and with enough quantity, it can even break the seals of the Gods. Think about those ruins; its only flaw is that it cannot leave this box, isn't it exciting? Then...."

Sabo's auction gradually became more passionate, leaving Baiyi somewhat stunned.

"Aileen, let's go."

Baiyi called out loudly and walked out.

"Coming, boss, wait for me!"

Aileen, who was watching excitedly from the corner, hurriedly ran over, the click-clack of her high heels creating a rhythmic sound.

Diane, too, sobered up from her enthusiasm, glanced at Aileen, and caught up with Baiyi, asking, "That Dwarf is interesting, but why do all his products have side effects?"

"No idea, it's a matter of inheritance." Baiyi responded casually and walked out of the auction house in high spirits.

Taking a look at the Legend Level, it had already reached 76. Once the aftermath of this auction spread, could it reach eighty? I wonder if there will be any rewards.

"I see... Can I check the effect of the Soul Lantern first? And this item, you can only sell it to me. I've earned you so much money."

"Sure, I don't even need a cut; you just need to give me a Divine-level Soul Lantern, and I'll give you the manufacturing method for free." Baiyi thought for a moment and said seriously.

Diane was stunned, then looked suspicious: "Are you really that generous? Back in school, I had to even buy lunch for you."

Aileen's eyes lit up, although she didn't interrupt, her pointed ears perked up; this was gossip about the boss!

Baiyi was a bit speechless: "Isn't this a return for your past investment?"

Diane was still suspicious: "Really? You're not fooling me?"

"Of course it's true, when have I ever lied to you? When I say it's for you, it's for you." Baiyi arrived at the entrance.

At this time, a massive aircraft took off; it was the Koman Family's ship. They needed to construct a network to cover the entire Federation as soon as possible.

The faster, the better. Gradually, some wealthy merchants, who had spent a lot of gold coins during the previous auction, also came out and left in their respective transport.

Especially that chubby guy who bid on the train; the tail wing of the aircraft drew a long trail in the sky; his was the most time-sensitive situation.

The technological barrier of steam, in this era, truly is nothing.

Diane thought it over carefully, hesitated greatly, and asked, "Are the materials for this item... very precious? High failure rate? Or do you like me? Want to marry into our family?"

Baiyi: ....

A bit helpless: "Can't it just be a return on your previous investment?"

Diane shook her head confidently: "Impossible! I'd rather believe the sudden return of the Gods than believe you've changed your stingy ways!"

Beside her, Aileen nodded in agreement, murmuring softly, "Right, he's wealthy but still likes to dock my gold coins, greedy capitalist!"

Baiyi: ....

He swiftly took out a thick stack of paper: "This is the Soul Lantern's manufacturing method, take it!"

This time, it was Diane's turn to be shocked. Staring blankly, she took the stack of paper, then looked down at it, then at Baiyi, and finally looked up skyward.

"Oh my God, is it a new person? Not possible...."

Diane murmured, quickly flipping to the material section, the first listed was [Source of Legends].

The only things that could replace the Source of Legends were two options: [Divine Soul Power], [Soul Crystal Core (large)] x4.

Diane: ....

Her expression shifted from shock to understanding, as she looked speechlessly at Baiyi, then thought it over and nodded: "I see, knew you wouldn't change, thought someone replaced your core...."

Diane muttered, turned, and headed towards her family's luxurious ship. She needed to discuss with her family because [Source of Legends] is the original power of legends, which is not an option to consider.

But the replacements are worth thinking about; Divine Soul Power, while not from a True God, a Divine Level source might be possible.

Baiyi stretched lazily, glanced at the bustling street: "Let's go, time to head back."

The snow is melting, spring is coming, and a new era is approaching too.

This auction is destined to change the world.

"Boss, since you're so rich now, about the salary..." Aileen eagerly caught up, her eyes sparkling as she started to say something, only to bump into Baiyi's back.

She composed herself and looked up, puzzled by her always-calm boss standing still in shock; such loss of composure was not common for him.

She quickly asked: "Boss, what happened?"

Baiyi snapped back to reality, calmed his mind, and asked: "What did you just say?"

Aileen hesitated, having just mentioned a raise, and seeing the boss's shock then, worried if she'd get fired if she continued.

Working at Dawn Potion Shop had elevated her status considerably, and she liked Baiyi's even-tempered nature, so she didn't want to change jobs.

Baiyi, however, quickened his pace, contemplating the things on his panel.

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