Chapter 574 - 356: Trade and Enhancement (5)
Chapter 574: Chapter 356: Trade and Enhancement (5)
’That would attract too much attention.’
"The asset verification is no problem, but how much money is required to enter?"
The staff member smiled. "You need at least 100 Gold Coins in cash."
’That’s not much.’
’No, wait. That’s a lot.’
That was 100 Gold Coins, after all.
Zhao Chi was making money so easily now that he often lost sight of its value.
Gold Coins was a huge sum.
Not many people could casually carry around 100 Gold Coins.
Zhao Chi nodded. "How do I get verified?"
The staff member smiled. "We can just initiate a Trade so I can see your Gold Coins. Or you can go to the window over there to get verified."
"I’ll go to the window. I have to get a temporary card over there anyway, right?"
The staff member nodded. "Yes, that’s correct. Please follow me. It’s just diagonally across from here. It’ll be done in no time."
The process was indeed very simple.
But Zhao Chi had a nagging feeling that the other person had scanned him an extra time.
It didn’t really matter, though. No matter how much they checked, they would only find Tang Ruan’s data.
Besides, Tang Ruan didn’t have a territory, so there was nothing to find.
In less than three minutes, the asset verification and card application were complete.
After paying a total of 1 Gold Coin and 30 Silver Coins, Zhao Chi and his group gained entry.
He received a black VIP Card.
Gu Qing and the others could enter with him on a temporary basis.
Of course, he was still using the name Zhao Yu.
[Temporary VIP Card]
[Name] Zhao Yu
[ID] L0024
[Date] October 18th
The staff member smiled warmly. "Miss Zhao, everything is now complete. However, I need to inform you that our auction is divided into two halves. As you are a temporary VIP, you will need to be re-verified for the second half. We appreciate your understanding."
’What a hassle...’
’Maybe they’re afraid people will spend all their money in the first half and have nothing left for the second?’
’What a stupid rule...’
’Whatever.’
Zhao Chi nodded. "Understood."
The staff member enthusiastically led the way.
Soon, the group entered the VIP auction hall.
The hall was massive, capable of holding over a thousand people.
In the very center were the auction seats, where the bidders sat.
To the sides were many gallery seats for their entourages.
The hall wasn’t too crowded yet.
The auction seats were only about half full.
The lavishly dressed people they had seen entering early through the VIP passage were mostly all here.
Many of them seemed to know each other and were speaking in low voices.
The gallery seats were noticeably fuller, already more than halfway filled.
Those seated there were almost all entourage members—bodyguards and hired muscle, basically.
When Zhao Chi’s group entered, they looked completely out of place in the venue.
The eyes of all the attendants turned to stare at them.
However, while Zhao Chi’s group was unusual, they weren’t unique.
There were a few other groups just like them—masked or disguised, sitting quietly off to the side.
It was now 11 o’clock.
The auctioneer for this event strode confidently onto the stage.
He was dressed in a standard black uniform.
He was impeccably groomed, not a hair out of place.
Zhao Chi was suddenly reminded of Mo Ming.
Over twenty staff members entered the hall at the same time.
They were also wearing black uniforms, creating a sense of unity and order.
The auctioneer smiled. "Distinguished guests, the auction is about to begin. Please take your seats as soon as possible."
Staff members entered to guide the guests.
Zhao Chi had Tang Ruan take a seat in the auction section, toward the back and on the right. Gu Qing and the other two found gallery seats nearby, also in the back-right area.
Soon, everyone was seated.
The auctioneer smiled. "I’m sure you’ve all seen the items for today’s auction. If you’re not yet clear on the details, please connect to this auction through the system, and you will receive a detailed list."
’Oh, there’s a list.’
Zhao Chi had never been to an auction before; this was his first time.
There was a lot he didn’t know.
He immediately opened the system connection.
Sure enough, there it was.
[Good Auction House]
[Date] October 18th
[Location] 5th Floor VIP Hall
[First-Half Auction Lot List]:
[Lot One]
「Name」 Angel
「Quantity」 1 Pair
「Starting Bid」 100 Gold Coins
[Lot Two]
「Name」 Expert Level Dwarf Blacksmith
「Quantity」 5
「Starting Bid」 110 Gold Coins
[Lot Three]
「Name」 Celestial Fragrance Life-extending Dew
「Quantity」 5 Bottles
「Starting Bid」 400 Gold Coins
[Lot Four]
「Name」 Wujin Shield
「Quantity」 100 Sides
「Starting Bid」 450 Gold Coins
[Lot Five]
「Name」 Taishan Pressing Skill Book
「Quantity」 1 Volume
「Starting Bid」 500 Gold Coins
[Lot Six]
「Name」 Racial Gene Expansion Stone
「Quantity」 2
「Starting Bid」 4,000 Gold Coins
[Lot Seven]
「Name」 Mountain Giant Bloodline
「Quantity」 1
「Starting Bid」 20,000 Gold Coins
There were seven lots in total.
The information also stated that this was only the first half.
But Zhao Chi couldn’t find any information about the lots for the second half.
It was probably because he had a temporary VIP Card; he’d likely only be able to see it after re-registering for the second half.
But that didn’t matter.
He had already spotted his target.
The Racial Gene Expansion Stone he had wanted to buy was actually available at this auction.
However, it had to be bought as a set of two.
That was fine, though. It just meant he wouldn’t need to buy any more later.
The two Expansion Stones started at a total of 4,000 Gold Coins.
That was equivalent to 2,000 Gold Coins each, which was very cheap.
But this was an auction, so the price was bound to go up.
Zhao Chi’s limit was 5,148 Gold Coins.
If he could win them for a price within that limit, it would be a good deal.
Zhao Chi could accept that.
That would be a little over 2,500 Gold Coins per stone.
’Hopefully, nobody here is interested in it...’
The auctioneer spent some time on stage making pleasantries.
Then he said, "Alright, without further ado, let’s begin with our first lot—a male and female pair of Angels!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a side door at the front opened.
Four staff members wheeled in two tall wooden cages covered with cloth, each cage bound by a restrictive spell.
The cages were quickly pushed to the front.
A staff member unveiled the cages.
Two Angels with golden hair and golden eyes appeared before the crowd.
They were both huddled in their cages.
Neither of them wore any clothes.
Their bodies were pure white, and on their backs were two large, white wings.
They were currently using their wings to wrap around their bodies.
The wings were covered in white feathers, some of which had already fallen off and were scattered inside the cages.