Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high! Chapter 602: How much can Kuang Xin sell for?

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Weslin was just giving a reminder.

He had no interest in the initial items on stage, and his purpose in reminding Bai E was to let him know that the main event was about to begin.

As expected, as a briefcase was brought to the center platform of the central auction stage, the seats farther from the auction in the regular seating area nearly settled down.

Even those who weren't interested would often stop to see what exactly was being auctioned on stage.

The few players mingling among the crowd had no choice but to stay in place, pretending to be attracted by the item up for auction.

"This is a Gene Optimization Solution that has accidentally leaked from the channels of the Scientific Research Institute. As a basic type of Optimization fluid suitable for zero to five degrees, its value need not be elaborated upon further by or anyone else. Also, as a bonus, we will provide absolutely safe and reliable injection services, free of charge, ensuring the highest possible success rate. The starting bid is ten thousand Heishui coins, and each bid must increase by no less than five thousand Heishui coins. Now, let the bidding begin!"

The starting bid wasn't important; any scarce item has its value in the hearts of people, and a vial of Gene Optimization Solution could potentially create an absolutely powerful warrior.

It was the only possibility for ordinary people or those from general powers to transform and ascend their social class.

Not to ntion, this was a basic entry-level Optimization fluid suitable for zero to five degrees, the most broadly applicable type of fluid. Even most individuals with genetically optimized talents who were going for their second injection of the Optimization fluid would use the sa grade of fluid.

Moreover, it was a product that had leaked from the Scientific Research Institute, ensuring absolute quality, much more trustworthy than those concocted by other organizations. The use of it would significantly improve the developnt and safety of the physical body after injection.

By using such a highly sought-after item to kick off the auction, they ensured that the proceedings would not start on a dull note.

As the auctioneer's words fell silent, a cacophony of frantic bids imdiately echoed through the seats at the venue.

"I bid twenty thousand!"

"Thirty thousand!"

"Thirty-five thousand!"

"Fifty thousand!"

The Scientific Research Institute's supply of various materials to the city's official organizations was limited, and facing constant internal and external threats, the city did not have the luxury of indulging in nepotism. Only the most outstanding mbers of many families could join the core institutions of the city, qualifying to compete for the allocated quota from the Scientific Research Institute to each organization.

However, bloodline-maintained families always needed resources to sustain these tight familial relationships. Those in the family who had been capable had received support from the family in the past, and now that they were capable, they naturally needed to find ways to repay the younger mbers of their family through various channels.

Generation after generation, this tradition continued.

Moreover, the city was too large, and consolidating power was difficult, with various families, both large and small, and the countless erging combat groups like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, being defiant of each other.

Without the ability to expand their territories, they could only ensure their own survival by preying on others' resources.

As a result, any item of value would inevitably lead to fierce competition.

The auctioneer looked at the bids coming from the individual seats with a smile, not in the least bit anxious.

He knew that only the big players in the private booths upstairs had the absolute say in the fate of such hotly contested resources.

Of course, occasionally, when none of them desired the item, only then would a precious resource slip through their fingers for the other strays to fight over.

This ti, however, appeared to be one of those occasions.

From beginning to end, it seed no one in the upper-tier private booths took any interest.

In the end, the item was acquired for a bid of 105,000 by a buyer in the individual seats, seemingly a bargain.

Judging by the buyer's jubilant departure, this opportunity might have been a once-in-a-lifeti chance for him.

Perhaps he could craft a powerful warrior who might soday shine on the grand stage of the city and leap to prominence.

Bai E watched quietly, forming a general impression of the city from these little details that erged.

"Next item!" the auctioneer took out a paper docunt from the tray held by an attendant behind him.

"A contract for the sale of four hundred pounds of Origin Crystal ore. The city recently reintroduced internet technology, and creating your own private network center requires the use of Origin Crystals, a special crystalline material. Those interested in developing in this area must not miss this rare contract! The starting bid is five thousand Heishui coins, and each bid must increase by no less than two thousand Heishui coins. Now, let the bidding begin!"

The reintroduction of internet technology in the city had not been long, and spreading it to the general public would take even more ti.

Fearing a lack of demand due to obscurity and risking the auction flopping due to a lack of interest, this was the first ti that this kind of technologically demanded ore was being auctioned, thus the estimate was relatively conservative.

As expected, this level of resource naturally had a certain barrier to entry, and hardly anyone on the individual platforms bid, until, after so waiting, the first offer ca from a private booth on the second floor—

"Five thousand!"

The first bid seed to light a fuse.

"Seven thousand!"

"Ten thousand!"

"Fourteen thousand!"

"Thirty thousand!"

So were determined to win, observing the others and realizing that actually, not many were in dire need of this commodity.

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