Chapter 460: Chapter 460: The Auction Begins

In the auction seats.

Long Ming leaned back in his chair, watching the guests continuously outbidding one another, and was secretly amazed.

’These people are rich on a whole other level.’

The bidding for mining planet CW-03 quickly concluded, selling for 130 million Star Coins.

Of course, the price was actually quite low. The main reason was the extremely high risk of mining there. If the Guangxiao Star Sea were just a bit more stable, the price would likely have been much higher.

"Next up for auction is the third-generation custom Mechanical God, the Shadowstalker! The starting bid is 10,000,000 Star Coins!"

Auri announced to the crowd.

"11,000,000!"

Ainiluo immediately raised her bidding paddle in excitement.

"12,000,000!"

"13,000,000!"

...

"16,000,000!"

Guests in the hall continuously raised their paddles.

"20,000,000!"

Ainiluo went all in, raising her paddle and shouting her bid.

Hearing Ainiluo’s bid, Buxheli felt his heart bleed.

The hall immediately fell silent.

Long Ming was also a little surprised.

’This girl is really taking the guy next to her to the cleaners!’

’If it weren’t for the Genetic Potion, I might have jumped in with a few bids just to make them bleed a little more.’

"Excellent! The young lady bids 20,000,000. Is there a higher bid?"

Auri asked with a smile.

Unfortunately, no one else placed a bid.

In the end, Ainiluo successfully won the bid for the third-generation custom Mechanical God, the Shadowstalker.

Auri continued with the auction of other Mechanical Gods.

「About an hour later.」

Auri addressed the crowd with a smile.

"Next up is one of the main highlights of tonight’s auction: the Storm Envoy! I’m sure this Mechanical God needs no introduction. The starting bid is 100 million Star Coins!"

Seeing the auction for the fourth-generation Mechanical God begin, Long Ming perked up. He figured it wouldn’t be long now until the Genetic Potion was on the block.

「Inside VIP Room 2.」

A handsome young man with a high-bridged nose and arrogant eyes sat on a soft red sofa, one leg crossed over the other. He was dressed in a luxurious, custom-tailored suit.

Major Fumira was seated to the young man’s right.

When Major Fumira saw the auction for the fourth-generation Mechanical God, the Storm Envoy, begin, he immediately raised his paddle and called out a bid.

"100 million!"

「Inside VIP Room 7.」

Helorin glanced at Agor and spoke softly.

"Father, the bidding has started."

"Handle it as you see fit."

Agor replied nonchalantly.

Helorin nodded slightly, then picked up her paddle and called out.

"150 million!"

The entire auction hall instantly erupted in an uproar.

"VIP Room 7 bid 150 million? Who is that bidder?"

"I think it’s Miss Helorin of the Afani Clan!"

"That’s an incredibly bold opening bid."

...

Long Ming turned to look at Helorin. ’I didn’t expect her to be so bold,’ he thought. ’Raising the price that high in one go will definitely scare off a lot of competitors.’

Back in VIP Room 2.

Major Fumira saw the high price and wanted to raise his paddle, but he ultimately gave up, though not without reluctance.

"What’s wrong? Don’t have enough money? I could lend you some."

Alek said to Fumira with a smile.

"Never mind."

Although Fumira was very tempted, he still decided against it.

"Fine by me."

Alek replied with a smile.

"150 million, going once!"

"150 million, going twice! Any higher bids?"

"Sold! Congratulations to the young lady in VIP Room 7 for winning the Storm Envoy."

The auctioneer, Auri, offered his congratulations with a smile.

The hall immediately erupted in a round of applause.

CLAP, CLAP, CLAP...

Helorin rose gracefully and gave a slight curtsy to the applauding guests.

Just then, Auri smiled and announced to the guests.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item up for auction is one of the three grand finale items of tonight’s event: the Type III Genetic Potion, the SXI Omni-Gene Injection (Perfect)!"

K-CHUNK!

The auction stage split open once more.

A cylindrical metal pillar rose from the opening, a sealed cryogenic case resting on top of it.

The crowd instantly went into a frenzy.

"It’s a perfect Type III Genetic Potion!"

"It’s been a long time since we’ve seen something like this up for auction."

"No kidding! This is basically the pinnacle of Genetic Potions. After all, even among the Alliance’s Generals, only a handful have ever been injected with a perfect Type IV. You’d never see one of those at an auction."

"That’s true. I heard at least a third of the guests here tonight came specifically for this Genetic Potion."

"Can that many people even afford it?"

"Even if they can’t afford it, they can still watch the show. It’s a rare sight, after all!"

"Good point."

...

The guests chattered amongst themselves endlessly.

Long Ming took a deep breath, his eyes turning sharp. He was determined to get this Genetic Potion.

’If I miss this chance, who knows when the next one will come around.’

「Inside VIP Room 1.」

Young Master Gentan stared at the Genetic Potion displayed on the stage. He immediately sat up straight, his expression turning serious.

"It’s about to start."

"Don’t you worry. The funds are all prepared."

Affates said to Gentan with a smile.

"Thank you for your trouble, Grandfather."

"We’re family. There’s no need to be so formal."

"Mm!"

Gentan gave a slight nod.

At that moment, Auri raised his hand, signaling for the crowd to quiet down.

The noisy hall gradually fell silent.

Auri began his professional introduction.

"This Type III Genetic Potion was recovered from the fallen, level-four civilization of Aegirus. It was created from a serum extracted from a special member of the Insect Race and has been verified as an extremely rare, perfect-grade, omni-gene potion. Even if an ordinary person were to inject it, they would experience a qualitative leap in every aspect of their being!"

"Wow, what a treasure!"

"I’d kill to get injected with a perfect Genetic Potion."

"Keep dreaming. Anything with the word ’perfect’ attached isn’t something an ordinary person can ever hope to own."

...

The crowd murmured with excitement.

Auri smiled at the crowd and said.

"I’m sure you’re all getting impatient, so let’s officially begin the auction! The starting bid is 100 million Star Coins!"

"100 million!"

"110 million!"

...

One after another, the tycoons in the hall raised their paddles and shouted their bids.

「Inside VIP Room 2.」

Alek watched the numerous bidders, making no move of his own.

Major Fumira then asked.

"Young Master Alek, didn’t you come to this auction specifically for this Genetic Potion? Why aren’t you bidding?"

"No need to rush. The guy in the next room hasn’t made a move yet."

Alek said with a sneer.

"I heard that this Gentan fellow is dead set on getting the Genetic Potion. It might not be easy to secure it."

Fumira reminded Alek, his expression grave.

"Hmph. You think I don’t know how much capital Gentan has? He’s just relying on his mother’s family, that’s all."

Alek’s face was filled with contempt.

"You’re right."

Fumira nodded.

By now, the price had already been driven up to 200 million, and it was still climbing rapidly.

「Inside VIP Room 1.」

A glint flickered in Gentan’s eyes. He immediately raised his paddle and shouted.

"300 million Star Coins!"

The hall was instantly in an uproar.

"300 million!"

"Young Master Gentan has made his move."

"Wow, what a high price!"

"Sigh, we’re out of the running!"

"Looks like the Genetic Potion is going to end up in Young Master Gentan’s hands."

...

For a moment, no one else placed a bid.

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