Fang Xingjian's countenance did not look too good. He asked Manny, "What do you mean by it has been reserved?"
Manny shrugged. "Although it's quite effective to rent out a Conferred Knight's parietal bone for six hours, it still depends on the user's aptitude. It's hard to say how much it can really help one in attaining Heaven's Perception. Under normal circumstances, it's already very good if it can be sold for 18000 to 20000 gold."
Fang Xingjian nodded in agreement. This was about the same as Ferdinand's judgment. If it exceeded 20000, then this parietal bone would not be worth it. After all, it could only help increase one's chances of attaining Heaven's Perception, but it was just an increase. It was just a feeling.
Manny sighed and said, "Initially, I also wanted to fight for it, but this time around, there's a super rich guy. He offered a price of 30000 gold and told everyone not to fight with him."
"30000 gold?" Fang Xingjian frowned and asked, "Why? This is far above the market price. Why would he do this? "
"First, of course it's because he's rich, too rich. To him, although an additional 10000 gold is a little painful, it's just a little." Manny sighed and said, "Secondly, it's because of a recent rumor. It's said that Governor Devitt wants to choose someone to be his last disciple in this Regional Selection. Of course, everyone wants to fight for it. "If one can become Governor Devitt's disciple, then power, wealth, and various cultivation resources will be within reach, allowing one to become one of the upper echelons of the entire Empire. "Of course, if one can attain Heaven's Perception before the Regional Selection, it'll greatly increase the chances of one gaining Lord Devitt's favor. "After all, to be able to attain Heaven's Perception without the aid of the Regional Academy's resources, such aptitude is no small matter."
Saying this, Manny smiled, "Although it's hard to say how much of a help the parietal bone would be, who asked him to be rich?"
Fang Xingjian did not say a word, but his frown deepened. To the others, although this Regional Selection was of great importance, they would not despair even if they did not get it.
However, to Fang Xingjian, if he were to miss out on this year's Regional Selection, he would have to wait another two years. How could he allow that? He only had less than four years of lifespan left. In another two years, he wouldn't even be able to participate in the next National Selection.
And if he wanted to take revenge on the Onassis Clan and Caroline, it was necessary for him to be at the Divine level. Even if he wanted to truly stand before them and the Fang Clan's Old Granny, Li Shuanghua, he would still need to be at the pinnacle of second transition level 29.
Therefore, to Fang Xingjian, the Regional Selection this time around was a must-win, and he would not miss it.
And if he wanted to pass the Regional Selection, he would first have to attain Heaven's Perception. To him, the value of this parietal bone for six hours was too important.
Manny threw a surprised glance at Fang Xingjian. Even he could tell that Fang Xingjian's emotions were not quite right. He asked, "What's the matter with you?"
Fang Xingjian shook his head, "It's nothing. Let's continue."
"Oh, right. What's the name of the guy who spread the news?"
…
After Fang Xingjian finished his conversation with Manny, he walked out late at night and went to Ferdinand's place.
Ferdinand opened the door and looked at Fang Xingjian in surprise, asking, "Why are you here?"
"There's trouble." Fang Xingjian hurriedly sensed the surroundings and after ascertaining that everyone was present, he walked in. The moment he sat down, he went straight to the point and asked, "How much did those bone remains sell for?"
Ferdinand said, "There's a total of fourteen of them. I've put in a lot of effort and managed to sell them for a total of 19054 gold. "In addition to the 285 gold you earned from your tuition class and the 400 gold you earned from the elite class, we have a total of 19587 gold now."
Fang Xingjian said calmly, "And that house in the suburbs was sold for five hundred gold. Together with my own savings, we have a total of 20587 gold."
Ferdinand yawned and smiled, "Alright, that should be enough. At most, I'll lend you some. It'll be enough for you to buy the parietal bone for six hours two days later. "
Fang Xingjian shook his head and asked, "Have you heard of a person called Bruno?"
"Bruno? He can be considered a profligate, but he's a very rich man. " Ferdinand said, "His grandfather is a Conferred Knight who works in the Imperial Capital's Ministry of Finance. There's probably no one in Kirst who is richer than him."
Fang Xingjian frowned and said, "Bruno is going to participate in this auction as well. Moreover, he has already spread the news that he's going to get this parietal bone even if he has to pay 30000 gold."
"30000 gold?" Ferdinand gasped. "This guy is really a prodigal."
"Are you sure that what he said is true?" Fang Xingjian asked.
"Hehe." Ferdinand smiled bitterly and said, "This guy doesn't treat money as money at all. The various businesses under his family's name are enough for him to spend for ten lifetimes."
"But why does he want the parietal bone? Based on what I know, his aptitude is only average. He should know that even if he were to use it, he wouldn't be able to attain Heaven's Perception."
Fang Xingjian threw a glance at him and said, "Because he heard the news that Governor Devitt is going to choose a disciple in the Regional Selection."
"Huh?" Ferdinand had been the one to spread the news that Devitt was going to choose a disciple in the Regional Selection. He had not expected that this news would not only help him sell off Garcia's Great Warrior's remains for a huge sum of money, but it would also attract the tycoon Bruno as his competitor.
However, he reacted in the next moment, 'Although his aptitude isn't good, as long as he buys it for six hours, even if he doesn't succeed, he can still prevent others from succeeding and increase the chances of being chosen. 'This damned tycoon.'
He felt as if he had shot himself in the foot.
Half an hour later, Robert, Anthony, Ferdinand, and Fang Xingjian gathered in the room, not saying a word.
Anthony was the first to break the silence, asking, "Xingjian, are you sure that you must need this parietal bone? Even if it's two years later … "
"No." Fang Xingjian's tone was filled with determination. "I must, must get my hands on it." He said in a cold tone, "If it really doesn't work out, I can only snatch it."
"Don't!" Ferdinand said, "The people who came with the parietal bone aren't that simple. I've received news that there's at least one Conferred Knight among them. That's an Empire's Conferred Knight, not someone as weak as Garcia's Destined Warrior. "
"Bruno came because he received news that the Governor is going to take in a disciple in the Regional Selection." Robert touched his neck and said, "Then can we ask him out and talk things out with him?"
Ferdinand sighed and said, "It's useless. Why should he believe us? There's no way to prove such a thing."
Yes, it was true that the Governor was going to take in a disciple in the Regional Selection. However, there was no way to verify whether they believed it or not. It was purely up to the people themselves.
After all, it was impossible for them to ask the number one character in the Great Western Region if he was going to take in a disciple in the Regional Selection.
Ferdinand had been very pleased with his plan, but he had not expected that even he would not be able to dispel this piece of news.
Anthony continued, "Why don't we … think of a way to hold Bruno back and prevent him from participating in the auction?"
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