Life Water has always had a market globally, but demand is not very large. Because the number of disabled warriors who can afford it is relatively small, the US government sells a fixed amount of Life Water every year, treating it as a steady long term income stream.
“110 billion!”
A voice rang out from a corner of the auction hall.
Swish.
A war god projection immediately appeared beside the central stage, the man wearing a faint smile on his face. Low murmurs spread through the hall.
“115 billion.”
Another voice sounded. The previous projection vanished, replaced by a black war god projection.
“120 billion!”
As soon as the voice fell, a new projection appeared above the stage, a young Chinese man.
It was Luo Feng.
Immediately, the deliberately suppressed discussions turned loud. Many people looked with curiosity at this newly risen war god, and especially at an “invincible war god”.
“120 billion, first time!” the Chinese host called out, the white host repeating it.
“120 billion, second time! One portion of Life Water is now at 120 billion. Any higher bids?” the Chinese host continued. In past auctions, Life Water usually sold for around 200 billion yuan.
Below…
Luo Feng looked slightly surprised and asked quietly, “Teacher Jiang, why is no one bidding anymore?”
Jiang Fang smiled faintly and said softly, “Luo Feng, there are only around ten to twenty invincible war gods on Earth. And this is your first time bidding at an auction. For your first bid, everyone will give you face. Unless they really need it, most people will not compete with you.”
The War God Palace is a place for war gods to build connections. Especially for invincible war gods and extremely powerful ones like Illusion Demon Katalan level experts, others will not easily offend them.
For example, if someone competes with Luo Feng on his first bid, it would be considered very discourteous.
“120 billion, third time. Congratulations, War God Luo Feng,” the Chinese host said with a smile.
…
In a corner of the hall, the Vulture and Poison Scorpion couple sat with cold expressions.
“Why did you stop me?” Vina looked at her husband in dissatisfaction. She had intended to bid just now.
“Hmph,” Li Yao snorted coldly and said in a low voice, “It is just a portion of Life Water. What is the point of raising the price? If it is too expensive, he will not buy it, and he can still directly purchase it from the US government later. At most, we would only make him spend a few extra tens of billions. There is no need to let him notice us for that.”
“Let him enjoy himself for now. Once I break through…” Li Yao’s voice was low.
Vina nodded slightly.
Indeed, the Vulture and Poison Scorpion couple currently could not afford to provoke Luo Feng. They did not even return to their home in Jiangnan Base City, staying instead in Europe, lying low and preparing for the future.
…
“I finally got the Life Water,” Luo Feng felt excitement in his heart.
Compared to the value of the Sky Piercing Shuttle, Life Water might be worth only a fraction or even a thousandth in comparison. But obtaining the Sky Piercing Shuttle had been driven by curiosity and anticipation. This was different.
120 billion meant nothing to him now.
But Life Water represented his younger brother being able to stand again and live like a normal person.
“I finally succeeded,” Luo Feng’s emotions surged.
“Later, I will see if I can get a second portion. Maybe I can get one for Brother Zhang as well,” he thought inwardly. The past conflict with Zhang Zehu had led to his team being ambushed, causing Zhang Ke to lose an arm. Luo Feng always felt a sense of guilt toward Zhang.
Now that he had the ability, obtaining another portion of Life Water would not be difficult.
And originally, he had planned to spend 300 billion on one portion. Now he only spent 120 billion. Even buying another would not exceed that amount by much.
…
Auction items continued one after another. Although the process was efficient, there were still 71 items in total, taking about three hours.
“Now item number 58, the silk web left behind by the King level spider monster Black Widow Spider King, known as the Golden Thread Net. Length 8.3 metres, width 6.1 metres, starting price 5 billion yuan.”
A large golden web appeared above the stage.
“60 billion!”
“70 billion!”
This time, bidding was quite active.
Originally not planning to bid, Luo Feng suddenly spoke up.
“80 billion!”
Because after his battle with Li Yao, he had planned to commission an SS grade material net, which would cost around 200 to 300 billion. Now that he saw this Golden Thread Net, he was very satisfied.
The Golden Thread Net came from the King level Black Widow Spider King. This monster was known for poison, not webs. Its silk was not as strong as the web of the Gracis Spider King, which specialised in trapping. That spider’s web could even restrain King level monsters.
Among spider type monsters, there are two King level beasts.
One is the Gracis Spider King, famous for its web. Once trapped, even King level monsters struggle to escape.
The other is the Black Widow Spider King, famous for its poison. Even beings beyond war gods could be killed by its toxin. That is why Life Grass is useful against it. Its web, the Golden Thread Net, is weaker than Gracis Spider King’s, but still far superior to standard SS grade materials.
“90 billion.”
“95 billion.”
This time, people no longer gave him special treatment. One time of face was enough.
“96 billion.”
“98 billion.”
Bids increased only slightly.
“100 billion,” Luo Feng said. His projection appeared above the stage.
Jiang Fang whispered, “Luo Feng, SS grade nets cost around 200 to 300 billion. This net should not exceed 120 billion. Anything more is not worth it.”
“100 billion, first time.”
“100 billion, second time… third time. Congratulations, War God Luo Feng.”
…
The auction lasted over three hours. Luo Feng obtained Life Water and the Golden Thread Net, spending a total of 220 billion yuan.
After the auction, he was invited by the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo war gods to gather and meet many of their prominent members.
“Mr Luo Feng, hello.”
As he was about to leave, a bearded white man approached him.
“Hello,” Luo Feng replied, slightly puzzled.
“My name is Aurora, US Region 11 manager. The Life Water you purchased was provided by me,” the man said with a smile. “Would you like to have a drink and chat?”
Luo Feng felt a thought arise.
So he was the supplier of Life Water.
“Oh? Sure,” Luo Feng said with a smile.
They sat down and talked pleasantly.
“Mr Aurora, I would like to buy another portion of Life Water. Is that possible?” Luo Feng asked.
“Life Water is controlled by the government, I need to apply,” Aurora hesitated.
“I will not make things difficult for you. I am willing to pay 200 billion,” Luo Feng said.
“Oh,” Aurora immediately laughed. “Since Mr Luo is a friend of Region 11, I will handle it for you. No need for 200 billion. I will provide another portion at the previous auction price of 120 billion yuan.”
He could not possibly let Luo Feng pay 200 billion. Building a relationship mattered more.
“Thank you very much,” Luo Feng smiled.
One sentence saved him 80 billion.
…
Morning, Yangzhou Mingyue Community.
On a cool summer morning, martial artists were training in the neighbourhood. Luo Feng walked slowly, enjoying the fresh air.
“Uncle Wang, good morning.”
He greeted people he knew along the way.
“Mr Luo Feng.”
Two young men ran up to him, one carrying a backpack. After reaching him, the curly haired one said, “Mr Luo Feng, these are the two items you purchased at the War God Palace. Your fingerprint verification is required to open the alloy box.”
He took out a black alloy box.
“Thank you,” Luo Feng said, eyes brightening. He took the box, brushed his finger over the lock, and it clicked open.
Inside were two fixed test tubes, each containing faint green liquid along with instruction manuals.
“It is them.”
Luo Feng took a deep breath and walked quickly toward his villa.
In the courtyard, his younger brother Luo Hua sat in a wheelchair, quietly looking at the plants. His legs were empty beneath his trousers, a heartbreaking sight.
“Xiao Feng, you are back so early?” his mother came out smiling.
“Yes,” Luo Feng nodded.
“Come in for breakfast,” she called.
His father also looked out in surprise. “You went out for a walk and came back with a box?”
“Luo Hua,” Luo Feng said.
His brother looked up. “Brother, what is it?”
“Come inside,” Luo Feng smiled slightly. “From today onwards, prepare to throw away the wheelchair.”
Luo Hua froze.
“Brother…”
Luo Feng lifted the alloy box and tapped it.
“It is… that…” Luo Hua’s eyes widened. His body began to tremble.
Luo Feng nodded.
Tears immediately streamed down Luo Hua’s face.
This day…
He had only ever dreamed of it.
And today, it had finally arrived.
And Luo Feng had been waiting for this day every single moment as well.
“Do not cry. Smile instead,” Luo Feng said, his own eyes becoming moist.