If Hua Die's initial politeness towards Chuan Liu was out of consideration for Zhui Ming, then now his understanding of Chuan Liu can be summed up in just two words:

—Shocking.

He stood by, watching helplessly as this angelic-looking woman smiled as she made Pinky and Goldy kill each other, ultimately ending their lives.

Her smile was sweet and innocent, like a spring breeze, but behind that smile lay endless ruthlessness and decisiveness.

Like a demon in the guise of an angel, it sends chills down your spine.

He retrieved the two men's identity tags and called his men to carry the bodies away.

For a moment, the room fell silent.

At this moment, the auction downstairs had reached its climax.

Susan's voice echoed in the auction hall, loud and passionate, as if it could ignite the enthusiasm of everyone.

Her face flushed, and her eyes sparkled with excitement as she announced to the entire audience:

"Next up is the last item in this auction. It is not just an item, but a rare treasure that has not been seen on Paradise Island for ten years."

At this moment, the atmosphere in the auction hall had reached its peak, as if even the air itself was on fire.

The sounds of everyone's breathing and heartbeats mingled together, creating a stirring symphony.

Susan's voice became even more exciting, each word like a carefully polished gem, shining with an alluring light.

"Distinguished guests, the value of this item needs no further explanation. Its rarity is enough to drive the entire Paradise Island into a frenzy. Its appearance is a contest of strength and a battle for power. Tonight, to whom will it belong? Let us wait and see!"

As Susan introduced the event, the atmosphere in the auction hall reached its peak.

Everyone's curiosity was completely ignited, and they all craned their necks, eager to find out what was going on.

The assistant carefully carried an earthenware pot up and placed it on the auction table.

An ordinary-looking earthenware jar seems to exude endless magic, attracting everyone's attention.

Inside VIP room number 1, Qiao Jie straightened up slightly, her eyes fixed on the pottery jar on the auction stage.

She rested one hand on the table, next to Zhou Zheng's hand, her bright red lips opening and closing.

"Plum Blossom City is determined to get this item."

Qiao Jie's voice carried a hint of determination, "If I get carried away with bidding later, Mr. Zhou, please don't be offended."

Zhou Zheng returned the smile, his eyes also gleaming.

"Sister Qiao is too kind. Our Cube City also wants to share in the joy. If we are impolite in the future, please don't take offense."

The gazes of the two superiors met in the void, as if sparks of fierce competition were igniting.

Having perfectly built suspense, Susan slightly raised her hand, making a gesture in the air to signal the restless crowd to quiet down.

She took a deep breath, her tone becoming more mysterious and excited, and slowly said:

"This item for auction is—1kg of gunpowder with enough power to destroy a two-story building!"

The moment the word "gunpowder" was uttered, it was like a bomb exploding in the crowd, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the entire audience.

Exclamations and whispers filled the air, and the entire auction hall seemed to be boiling over.

"My God, the last item up for auction is gunpowder!"

Someone exclaimed incredulously.

"If I could get my hands on gunpowder, wouldn't I be able to dominate the region?"

Some people's eyes gleamed with greed, dreaming of dominating the world.

"Hmph, what are you thinking? Gunpowder is such a rare resource, its price must be outrageously high. Is it possible that you simply don't have the money to buy it?"

The person next to him poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

"Exactly. Look at those big shots in the VIP rooms. They spend tens or hundreds of thousands at a time. How can we possibly compete with them? Let's just watch the show."

Some people shook their heads helplessly.

However, some people still held onto a glimmer of hope, thinking, "What if I get lucky? Maybe I can snag a bargain."

"Then I'll give it a try. Maybe I'll actually have a chance."

Encouraged, more people began to eagerly try it out.

Immediately, discussions filled the auction hall; the appearance of gunpowder excited everyone.

Seeing this, Susan's lips curled into a smug smile. She knew the value and allure of gunpowder, and was well aware that this auction would make her a fortune.

She gently tapped the auction gavel and announced:

"Starting price: 0 yuan. Bidding begins now!"

As soon as she finished speaking, the auction hall erupted in excitement once again.

The shouts of the crowd rose and fell, and as the price of gunpowder continued to climb, the shouts in the auction hall became increasingly intense.

When the price finally reached 100,000 gold coins, the tidal wave of shouts seemed to hit a reef and began to slowly recede.

People's breathing became tense, their eyes fixed on the auction stage, as if they wanted to possess the gunpowder with just a glance.

Just then, a hoarse male voice suddenly rang out: "150,000."

The sound came from VIP room number 2, which had never participated in the bidding.

All eyes turned to that spot, trying to uncover the true identity of the mysterious buyer.

"VIP Room No. 2 has also made a move. I estimate that the price of gunpowder will rise further."

Some people whispered among themselves.

Who is number 2?

Inside room number 1, Sister Qiao asked her subordinates.

The subordinate shook his head, indicating that he did not know.

Qiao Jie then stopped being polite and immediately raised her sign, "180,000."

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