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Chapter 609
Dante and Ese could only stare at Adam in disbelief.Neither of them had expected him to step into the bidding war so abruptly—much less challenge Lounge No. 1 head-on. The calm, composed man they knew suddenly looked like someone ready to burn entire fortunes without hesitation.Whispers erupted around them almost instantly.“That guy… he’s insanely rich.”“No wonder the Sanders family chose him as their son-in-law.”“Still, what a waste. The Divine Code is useless if you can’t decode it,” someone sneered bitterly. “Spending billions on a dead script? That’s the behavior of a reckless spendthrift.”Others nodded, though the jealousy in their eyes was impossible to hide. After all, it was easy to criticize when they couldn’t afford to participate.Before Leah could even announce Adam’s bid properly, a cold voice rang out from Lounge No. 1.“Seven billion dollars.”The counter came sharp and decisive, crushing any illusion that Adam’s challenge would go unanswered.Without the slightes
Chapter 608
The moment Leah announced the starting price, a wave of stunned silence washed over the auction hall.One billion dollars.It wasn’t just a number—it was a wall.A wall so high it instantly crushed the hopes of nearly ninety-five percent of the attendees. Faces stiffened. Some people laughed bitterly. Others sank back into their seats, knowing this battlefield was never meant for them.Only a handful remained upright in spirit.And they wasted no time.“One point one billion dollars!”“One point five billion!”“One point eight billion!”The bids came fast and merciless, each one slamming into the room like a hammer. Gasps rippled through the crowd. To most people present, these figures were incomprehensible—lifetimes stacked atop lifetimes, fortunes that could buy nations tossed out in seconds.Yet the bidders spoke as if they were discussing pocket change.Just as the momentum seemed ready to spiral further—“Five billion dollars.”The voice wasn’t loud. It didn’t need to be.It carr
Chapter 607
“What?!”“Is it really the Divine Code?!”“That’s impossible!”The moment those words rang out, the auction hall exploded into chaos. Shock rippled through the crowd like a violent tide, voices crashing over one another as disbelief turned rapidly into naked greed. Eyes widened. Breathing quickened. Even seasoned tycoons who had seen countless treasures felt their throats go dry.Almost everyone had heard rumors of the Divine Code. Those who hadn’t were immediately dragged into whispered explanations—urgent, excited, half-mad descriptions spilling from mouth to ear.They said the Divine Code contained power beyond comprehension. Some legends claimed it held the origin of cultivation itself. Others went even further, insisting that whoever truly mastered it could rewrite the laws of the world and stand above all living beings.True or not, one thing was universally agreed upon—The Divine Code was the most valuable treasure in existence.Greed burned openly now.“Ms. Sanders, are you s
Chapter 606
Dracula and Romeo both gave short nods, the kind that told everyone the bidding had reached its ceiling.“Twenty billion dollars, going once.”The room fell quiet. No whispering. No shifting chairs. Just a crowd full of people pretending they weren’t stunned.“Twenty billion dollars, going twice.”You could feel the air tighten. Leah held the moment like a blade at the throat.“Twenty billion dollars, sold. Congratulations to the gentleman for securing the first treasure of our auction.”A wave of soft applause rose, the kind that tried to hide envy but failed anyway.Adam let out a breath he had been holding far too long. It had cost him twenty billion, but the old dragon root and the century white herb were worth every cent. He could already picture the furnace, the glow, the moment the ingredients fused into the Ultimate Nourishing Pills. Those pills would push him forward fast. He was already a middle-stage grandmaster. Now he had the key to break past his current shell and reach
Chapter 605
Leah wasn’t bluffing and everyone could tell. The Sanders family controlled the dragon root. If they wanted to hand it to Adam privately, nobody would dare complain. Compared to the resources Cosmic Island moved every year, a single century-old dragon root was nothing.The audience relaxed. The suspicion evaporated.Leah picked the auction back up with a steady voice.“No objections. Good. Bidder 6697 at ten billion. Any other bids?”She barely finished the sentence before a shout cut through the hall.“Eleven billion!”A few heads turned, annoyed. Leah’s quick cadence had been intentional. Anyone with half a brain could see she was trying to close the deal fast to shield Adam from unnecessary hassle. Too bad someone still wanted to play hero.The bidding reignited, ugly and stubborn.Twelve billion.Thirteen.Fourteen.Fifteen.By the time it hit fifteen billion, the atmosphere was tense enough to snap. Everyone here knew the truth. The price was inflated far beyond precedent. The la
Chapter 604
Adam felt his pulse spike. He came here hoping the auction would have a century-old dragon root. He expected it to show up near the end or buried deep in the lineup. Seeing it as the very first item hit him like a relief he didn’t want to show on his face. One goal confirmed. One pressure lifted.But he knew better than to relax completely. A root like this wasn’t some small treasure. A century-old dragon root could extend lives, pull the dying back from the edge, and push cultivators through bottlenecks that held them for years. People would fight over it. People would kill over it. And in a room like this, he had competition.Leah stood straight and confident on stage. She held the crowd with ease.“I trust everyone already knows what you’re looking at. A century-old dragon root from Ivory Mountain. No unnecessary talk. Starting bid is one billion dollars, minimum raises of one hundred million.”The reaction was immediate.“1.1 billion.”“1.3 billion.”“1.5 billion.”“Two billion!”
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