Everyone gave Gu Yunting a warm round of applause. Throwing out 18 billion in one go was indeed a huge sum and was rarely seen anywhere.
Even if the elixir for the elixir formula was refined, it was still a big problem when he would be able to earn back 18 billion.
Gu Yunting also thought that he had won against Lin Zhen, and he had a smug look on his face.
The King Kai beside him said to him, "Mr. Gu, I'm guessing that Lin Zhen might not only have this one target. He should have more than 10 billion in his hands. We can snipe him once, but it will be too difficult to snipe him a second time."
"Don't worry. Before Lin Zhen came, I had already calculated his wealth. I have close to 40 billion in my hands. It won't be a problem to snipe him a second time."
"But how can we be sure of Lin Zhen's target?"
"Haha! It's very simple. He's both a martial artist and an alchemist. His target is either an elixir formula or a cultivation technique. I've already seen the cultivation techniques being auctioned here. There are two types of cultivation techniques, and Lin Zhen will definitely choose one of them. "
"Oh, which two types?"
"One is the Five Styles of Falling Stars, and the other is the Taiyuan Sword Technique. Which one do you think he will choose?"
The King Kai pondered for a moment. "We've also checked Lin Zhen's information. This person has always used a spear. Although the Taiyuan Sword Technique is an ancient secret manual, it doesn't suit him. I'm guessing that he will choose the Five Styles of Falling Stars."
Gu Yunting chuckled. "Brother, you still don't understand this cunning kid. He's the best at acting. You all saw that he knows how to use a spear. Yes, he does know how to use a spear, but compared to using a sword, it's a far cry. I dare to guarantee with my life that he will definitely choose a sword technique because the foundation of his sword technique is terrifying even to me …"
"How can that be? The information clearly shows that …? "
"Do you still remember those dead Domain Monarchs?" Gu Yunting suddenly asked.
Without waiting for the Realm King's reply, he continued, "Those Domain Kings were all killed by Lin Zhen with a single finger. At that time, he was facing the collective attacks of several people, and it was already too late for him to use his spear in close combat. Thus, that was when his trump card was forced out. This fellow actually managed to cultivate Finger Flick Sword Aura!"
"No way! Finger Flick Sword Qi … I seem to have heard of it … "
"You didn't remember wrongly. Only a master like Huahua Taisui could do that. Lin Zhen actually comprehended it. How deep do you think his understanding of the way of the sword is? This person hasn't bought any techniques since he came to the Primordial Realm. It would be strange if he wasn't tempted after seeing the Taiyuan Sword Technique. "
The Realm King beside him was suddenly enlightened. He was incomparably impressed by Gu Yunting's divine foresight.
If it were him, he might have been tricked to death by Lin Zhen today without knowing it. On the other hand, Gu Yunting was able to see through Lin Zhen's schemes and was able to kill Lin Zhen the first time or even the second time.
Meeting Gu Yunting was truly Lin Zhen's greatest tragedy.
*****
There were many items being auctioned this time. Treasures appeared one after another, attracting many people to fight over them.
There were even two Immortal Realm martial artists present. However, they were fighting over a treasure called the Mountain Jade. The two of them also fought for a price of tens of billions. In the end, one of them won.
Now that the treasure had been won, the Immortal Realm martial artists stood up and left. The higher the realm of a martial artist, the more they felt that time was precious. Basically, they wouldn't waste time on meaningless things.
Although the Immortal Realm martial artists had left, everyone felt more relaxed. After all, it still required a lot of courage to fight for treasures with the Immortal Realm martial artists.
The appearance of a technique attracted everyone's attention.
It was an ancient manual, the Taiyuan Sword Technique!
The host introduced it enthusiastically. This sword technique came from an Immortal Realm martial artist. Its power was extraordinary. He made it sound extravagant, causing the people who were already extremely interested in the sword technique to pay more attention to it.
"Everyone, this Taiyuan Sword Technique has been introduced to everyone. Now, it's time for the auction. The starting price is two billion. The minimum increment each time must not be less than 100 million. Let's begin!"
Before the host finished speaking, someone directly offered a price of three billion.
Originally, he wanted to use this method to beat back some competitors. However, he didn't expect that someone immediately followed up with a price of 3.5 billion.
Before the 3.5 billion voice finished speaking, four billion appeared.
Most of the competitors were defeated. However, the price of the sword technique continued to rise. Soon, it climbed to seven billion.
At this moment, Lin Zhen made his move again.
"Eight billion!"
Just as Lin Zhen finished speaking, Gu Yunting took a sip of tea and said lightly, "Alchemists are also martial artists. I also use the sword. I've taken a fancy to this sword technique. Ten billion!"
Lin Zhen stared at him. "Do you think it's yours just because you said you've taken a fancy to it? Eleven billion! "
Seeing that the two of them were going at it again, the people present at the scene almost stopped bidding.
One of them was an old tycoon in the pill market, while the other was a new tycoon whose business was booming. Both of them were rich and overbearing. It was best not to compete with them.
The two of them went back and forth. When Lin Zhen called out another bid of 15 billion, Gu Yunting threw out a sky-high bid of 18 billion.
"Lin Zhen, if you can offer a higher price, this manual will belong to you. However, I have to warn you that if you bid here, you have to ensure that you have enough money in your bank account. Otherwise, even if you bid a higher price in the end, this deal will be voided and you'll have to pay for it."
Gu Yunting didn't have much money left. He had just spent 180 billion. This time, it would be difficult for him if Lin Zhen increased the price again.
However, he wasn't afraid at all because he knew how much money Lin Zhen had. This was called knowing yourself and knowing your enemy, you will never be defeated.
Sure enough, the price of 180 billion was Lin Zhen's Achilles' heel. Hearing this price, Lin Zhen couldn't increase the price anymore.
After the auctioneer called out three times, the hammer fell and the deal was closed. Gu Yunting won again!
The surrounding people who were watching excitedly applauded Gu Yunting. Sure enough, the older the ginger, the spicier it was. Lin Zhen's financial resources were still far from being comparable to Gu Yunting's.
Gu Yunting smiled and cupped his fist to the surrounding people. This time, he really made a profit. Not only did he ruthlessly humiliate Lin Zhen, but these two things were also what he needed.
In other words, his money wasn't wasted. It was all spent on the blade's edge.
*****
After paying a 5% processing fee of 900 billion to the auction house, the remaining 17.1 billion was transferred to Lin Zhen's card.
Looking at the 31 billion in his card, Lin Zhen knew that he would definitely be able to get his hands on the martial arts manual today.
The fifth style of Falling Stars was actually Lin Zhen's final goal.
Gu Yunting's reaction was also within Lin Zhen's expectations. After all, he didn't really understand Lin Zhen. Under Lin Zhen's misdirection, it was easy for him to take the wrong path.
This was called being too clever for his own good. The Taiyuan Sword Technique had led Gu Yunting's train of thought astray.
Although the ancient elixir recipe and the Taiyuan Sword Technique were in Gu Yunting's hands, Lin Zhen wasn't worried at all.
What was his talent? It was devouring! It was memory deprivation! It was soul-searching!
As ancient books, the ancient elixir recipe and the Taiyuan Sword Technique could only be provided to one person to learn. If Gu Yunting learned it, the ancient book would automatically lose its power and become a waste. It could only remain in the memory of the person who learned it forever.
However, Lin Zhen wasn't afraid. Gu Yunting was an enemy. As long as he got rid of him, these things that he had lost would be returned.
*****
Soon, it was time for the auction house's finale, the fifth style of Falling Stars, to be auctioned.
This was a martial technique secret manual that could be used for general use. It attracted the interest of almost everyone present. The starting price of 3 billion was still being fought over. Voices rose and fell in an endless stream.
Gu Yunting leaned back in his chair and watched all this with a smile. He had already returned from a rewarding journey today, so he might as well stay here and watch the fun.
Lin Zhen also participated in the bidding. The bidding price was in the hundreds and hundreds of millions. Soon, the price reached 12 billion.
Now, the main opponent competing with Lin Zhen was the World King by Gu Yunting's side.
This World King also had his eyes on the fifth style of Falling Stars. However, his financial resources were inferior to Gu Yunting's. He only had 13 billion. When Lin Zhen called out 12 billion, he hesitated.
Gu Yunting glanced at him. "Brother, what are you waiting for? Continue to bid. I don't have enough money on hand right now. Lin Zhen's two main targets have been snatched by me. This is his last hope. You can't give him a chance. "
"Mister Gu, I also want to, but I only have 13 billion. This is all I have accumulated over the years. I'm afraid I'm not Lin Zhen's opponent."
"It doesn't matter. You bid first and see his reaction."
This World King braced himself and shouted out 13 billion. Lin Zhen immediately increased the price to 15 billion!
"Mister Gu, what do we do now?"
Gu Yunting blinked. Almost everyone knew about the grudge between him and Lin Zhen. If he didn't completely trample Lin Zhen to death, there would definitely be people who would laugh at him.
He knew how much money Lin Zhen had. If he increased the price by 18 billion, Lin Zhen would be finished.
His friend had 13 billion, and he still had 5 billion. If he supported Lin Zhen, then Lin Zhen would have nothing this time.
Although he had spent all his money, he still had some medicinal pills in stock. If he sold them, he would still have a lot of money. He had to go all out!
"I'll transfer 5 billion to you. You get this secret manual for me!" Gu Yunting transferred 5 billion to his friend without hesitation.
"Mister Gu, let's make a deal. You owed me 4 billion and haven't given it to me for many years. I'm too embarrassed to ask for it. Whether this auction succeeds or not, I won't return the 5 billion."
"You don't need to return it. As long as you defeat Lin Zhen, it's fine!" Gu Yunting was also going all out. He had forgotten that he owed someone money. It was useless to regret it now. It was worth it to defeat Lin Zhen.
"18 billion!" The World King beside him bid.
Gu Yunting looked at Lin Zhen with a smile, "Lin Zhen, I bought this book for my friend. It's still 18 billion. If you can increase the price, this book is yours. But … do you still have money? Hahaha! "
Gu Yunting's big spending shocked everyone. He had bid for 18 billion twice in a row, and he was still able to bid. How much money did this guy have?
At this time, Lin Feng said in Lin Zhen's ear, "Boss, I feel that Gu Yunting has reached his limit. Believe me, my feeling is very accurate. He has no money."
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