Capítulo 2040: Chapter 2059: Olive Branch and Threat
At the auction site, it didn’t happen that nobody dared to bid against the interdiary because of her status as the Prince. In other words, everyone at the auction today had status, identity, and cultivation level, including so rebels in disguise with their guards and followers, as well as heads of major powers, domain lords, and the like.
Thus, the interdiary’s status as the Prince could not suppress people, at least not in the face of such supre temptation; no one would care about her status as the Prince.
“23 billion…”
“25 billion…”
“25.5 billion…”
The bidding officially began, and many people joined in the fun, which made the price soar, reaching 30 billion in just a mont.
Thirty billion spiritual power divine stones, this was undoubtedly an enormous expenditure.
The interdiary coldly watched others continue to bid after her first offer, not participating any further. However, when it reached the 30 billion mark, and everyone thought the number was high, she spoke for the second ti.
“50 billion.”
That’s right, her second bid directly added 20 billion; it’s worth noting that when others were increasing the bids, they only added a total of 10 billion, while she added 10 billion for the first bid and 20 billion for the second.
This isn’t a bidder, she’s purely here to sabotage.
“Prince, are you doing this on purpose?”
“Yeah, are you colluding with the Salvation Association?”
“Haha, you can’t play like this.”
Many people started complaining. How could anyone afford to play with her when she raised the bid to an impossible level all of a sudden?
However, the interdiary snorted at this mont, “Hmph, if you can’t afford to play, then keep quiet.”
“Pff…” Many nearly choked in disbelief at her words, thinking, ‘This woman, she’s vulgar despite her graceful appearance, dares to say anything.’
“Maddox, no one is raising the bid now, what are you thinking about? Hurry up and make the call! Are you deliberately picking a fight with this Prince?” the interdiary coldly looked at that brocade-robed host, Maddox Dudley.
But Maddox shook his head with a smile, then raised a finger: “50 billion, going once.”
No one spoke.
“50 billion, going twice.”
Still, no one spoke because this 50 billion had shocked everyone; the increase was too fast and too high, leaving many unable to respond in ti.
“50 billion, three…”
“60 billion!” Suddenly, a man in black sitting in a corner interrupted Maddox’s words. This man was also eating cherries, raising a finger.
Seeing everyone looking at him, he faintly smiled and glanced playfully at the interdiary.
“70 billion.” Another added to the bid. This new bidder hadn’t participated before, and both he and the cherry-eater emitted an overwhelming terrifying aura, their surrounding areas unusually cold.
“80 billion, haha, it’s nothing.”
“Indeed, it’s nothing. re 80 billion is no challenge for . Let’s round it up to 100 billion.”
“Whoa~” The crowd instantly buzzed; this was too explosive, jumping from an increase to a 100 billion, tenfold.
Moreover, everyone could see it now, those making the last round of bids were the true big shots; they were unfamiliar faces, all with terrifying cultivation auras, each likely a Supre Longevity Realm.
100 billion was another threshold; many were silent because it was truly too much, a colossal number.
Maybe many present had several trillion divine stones, because divine stones were cheaper, and everyone had many, but to infuse 100 billion divine stones with spiritual power was difficult, requiring significant consumption, probably leaving more than half of the people exhausted.
“100 billion, going once…”
“100 billion, twice…”
“400 billion!” The interdiary casually reported a new, leaping number.
This number startled Maddox.
Because there generally wasn’t such a way to increase the bid; this kind of increase was utter nonsense.
At this mont, the interdiary coldly laughed: “Competing with over wealth? I have five billion soldiers in the Empire!” She just stopped there without continuing.
However, after she finished speaking, many turned pale, not because they feared the five billion soldiers, but because they wondered how much spiritual power those five billion could infuse into divine stones?
How much spiritual power could five billion people infuse into divine stones?
This was confidence, a bargaining chip.
Present here, no matter how strong you are, you’re only one person. No single person can infuse trillion divine stones with spiritual power, but the interdiary, without lifting a finger, can mobilize five billion soldiers, having each release a bit of spiritual power, enough to fill trillion divine stones.
So in terms of wealth, no one here could compete.
Everyone fell silent, even those major figures felt stifled.
Maddox took a deep breath, then chuckled and continued raising a finger: “400 billion, going once.”
“400 billion, twice.”
“400 billion, thrice, sold.”
“The talking divine stone has been won by bidder 70, the Empire’s Prince Miguel Crane. Please Prince, proceed to the back hall to pay the remaining amount and complete the transaction.”
The interdiary stood up, gracefully walked towards the back hall, and the auction temporarily halted because this auction wouldn’t end quickly; after auctioning an item, a transaction was made, and only then the next item was auctioned.
The interdiary was led by staff into a sealed stone chamber, where Maddox Dudley waited. Seeing the interdiary enter, Maddox stood up and saluted with fists together, “Maddox Dudley greets the Prince.”
“Cut the crap; I’m taking the stone.” The interdiary waved a hand, and the red-cloth-covered stone flew into her grasp, Maddox surprisingly didn’t stop her.
“Can I owe the 400 billion stones first, and how about I send soone later to deliver when I’ve gathered enough?” The interdiary clearly had no intention of paying; the claim of five billion soldiers was just an excuse.
She was purely here to cause trouble.
“Prince, you’ve understated things; this stone is gifted to you. I hope you refrain from wreaking havoc in the subsequent auctions,” Maddox, being extrely astute, had already realized the artful troublemaker’s intent to disrupt the scene and thus forfeited the fee, if they can have peace thereafter.
While the interdiary was montarily stunned, Maddox continued: “This item is essentially returning to its rightful owner. Please convey to Prince Yang that the attack last night, unknowingly inflicted by Prince Yang, was unintended, and I apologize for any harm caused. The Salvation Association intends no hostility towards the Empire, and we ask that the Empire cease probing. The scouts you sent were released right after the transaction was completed.”
“Our Salvation Association, during this tidal era of great flux, wishes only to pass through the epochal tides peacefully, not engaging in any disputes.”
“Of course, should anyone insist on opposing our Salvation Association, we are not a benevolent group. To speak disrespectfully, we have the capability to occupy the Transient City overnight, seize the royal palace, and slaughter all ministers of the Empire, even your king, should we choose.” As he said this, Maddox already released a powerful killing intent, unleashing an overwhelmingly terrifying aura of extinction.
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