Looking at the alluring fox-like woman before him, Lu Zhaoming thought to himself, "She's an expert."
This woman is practically the "atmosphere team leader" of the black market; her professional skills are top-notch.
He grinned, exuding a roguish charm: "Sister Fox, you're joking. I'm just waiting for someone, waiting for us to get rich together."
"Oh? Is that so? I feel like you're more like someone waiting for money to be handed to you?" Sister Fox chuckled, exhaling a smoke ring, her alluring eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Lu Zhaoming shrugged, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
He had no interest in playing any guessing games with Sister Fox; after all, the main event tonight was the auction.
"Alright, enough with the nonsense," Sister Fox stubbed out her cigarette, her tone shifting to serious. "The auction is about to begin, come with me."
With that, Sister Fox swayed her hips and walked toward the auction hall.
Lu Zhaoming shrugged and followed closely behind.
Inside the auction hall, the lights were dim and the noise was deafening.
Wastelanders of all skin colors and attire gathered together, the air thick with a mixture of sweat, cheap perfume, and a faint smell of blood, a scent that was somewhat intoxicating.
Lu Zhaoming squinted and looked around.
He found that the security measures inside the venue were very tight, with burly men in black uniforms and expressionless faces everywhere.
These guys look like well-trained thugs; they're not to be messed with.
"Tsk tsk, this Ghost Blade, they really went all out," Lu Zhaoming muttered to himself.
At this moment, Sister Fox walked to the center of the stage, picked up the microphone, and cleared her throat.
"Good evening, distinguished guests! Welcome to tonight's black market auction!" Fox Sister's voice resounded throughout the venue through the sound system.
Her voice is naturally magnetic and easily attracts everyone's attention.
"Tonight, we will be bringing you all sorts of rare and precious items. I'm sure you won't leave empty-handed!" Sister Fox paused, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, "Of course, getting these treasures won't be so easy."
A chorus of cheers erupted from the audience, instantly heating up the atmosphere.
Lu Zhaoming stood in the corner, observing coldly.
He noticed that Ghost Blade was sitting in the center of the VIP section, staring at the stage with a gloomy expression.
Beside him stood a petite woman with a cold expression.
That woman must be Xiao Qi.
"It seems that they are determined to get the Ghost Blade at tonight's auction," Lu Zhaoming thought to himself.
He secretly activated the "Doomsday Judgment System" and began scanning the entire area.
He quickly noticed something unusual.
Hidden beneath the auction stage was an energy shielding device.
"Damn, this Ghost Blade actually resorts to underhanded tactics!" Lu Zhaoming couldn't help but complain in his mind.
With this energy shielding device, anyone attempting to cheat through technological means will be instantly blocked.
In other words, it's simply impossible to analyze products using scanners or similar devices.
“Interesting.” Lu Zhaoming’s lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.
Soon, the auction officially began.
The first item was a uniquely shaped dagger.
This dagger is entirely black, with a faint blue glow on its blade; it's clearly no ordinary weapon.
"This dagger, named 'Netherworld,' is forged from meteorite fragments. It can cut through iron like mud and sever hair with a breath. It's absolutely an essential item for home, travel, murder, and robbery!" Sister Fox enthusiastically promoted it.
Immediately, people in the audience started bidding, and the price soared.
Lu Zhaoming, however, showed little interest in the dagger.
His goal was tonight's main event—the Spirit Crystal.
Finally, after several rounds of auctions, the spirit crystal was put on the auction stage.
It was a fist-sized crystal, its entire surface displaying a dreamlike purple hue and emitting a faint glow.
"So this is a spirit crystal? It truly lives up to its reputation." Lu Zhaoming narrowed his eyes, carefully examining the crystal.
He could feel the powerful energy emanating from that crystal.
If he can obtain this spirit crystal, his "Doomsday Judgment System" will definitely be able to be further upgraded.
"Distinguished guests, the starting bid for this spirit crystal is..." Fox Sister's voice once again resounded throughout the hall.
One million credits!
This price is an astronomical figure for the vast majority of wastelanders.
However, it's nothing to those wealthy and powerful tycoons.
The price skyrocketed as soon as the auction began.
"One million one hundred thousand!"
"One million two hundred thousand!"
"One million five hundred thousand!"
Ghost Blade sat in the VIP section, coldly observing everything.
He held up the sign in his hand and said calmly, "Two million."
hiss--
The entire audience gasped.
Two million credits!
This far exceeds the value of the spirit crystal itself.
Ghost Blade's move is clearly an attempt to crush its competitors with money.
"Anyone else want to raise the price?" Sister Fox asked with a smile, looking at the audience.
The room fell silent; no one dared to place another bid.
After all, nobody wants to go against a ruthless character like Ghost Blade.
Lu Zhaoming watched all this with a slight smile on his lips.
"Looks like it's my turn to step in," he thought.
Just as Sister Fox was about to announce the auction results, Lu Zhaoming suddenly raised his hand and slowly said, "Two million one hundred thousand."
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
All eyes in the room instantly turned to Lu Zhaoming.
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