One cannot just sit and wait for death.
Li Dachuan, having gone through countless bloody battles, immediately raised his large saber to block his forehead, a hint of ferocity in his eyes.
He spat a thick glob of phlegm onto the ground and began to feign surrender: "Everything I did just now was out of line! I promise to abide by the rules in the auction house from now on and never cause trouble again!"
So, he was just a bully who preyed on the weak.
Lu Mingming maintained her calm demeanor, her attacks growing even more fierce.
She had no intention of letting such a person cause trouble at the auction house in the future.
Fortunately, it was Lu Mingming on duty today. If the Blue Star had failed to establish its authority, it might have led to greater disasters later on!
With a cautious attitude, Lu Mingming showed no mercy.
Sensing Lu Mingming's determination from her mental power attacks, Li Dachuan roared, "I don't care who you are, you devil or god! Just you wait, as long as I'm alive, I will slaughter this entire auction house!"
Li Dachuan uttered this threat.
Seeing that he couldn't withstand the attack, he took it head-on.
Thousands of frost shards sliced across his face, leaving long bloody scars, several of which narrowly missed his carotid artery, which could have been fatal.
Lu Mingming had never killed anyone before, and still harbored some compassion. She merely severed the tendons in Li Dachuan's hands and feet.
While he wouldn't become a complete cripple, his mental power was rendered useless.
Everything happened in a flash.
By the time everyone recovered their senses, the large saber that had slaughtered many lives was pierced through with a large hole, rendering it unusable.
Li Dachuan, half-dead, knelt on the ground, wailing in pain. Not a single part of him was intact, and blood flowed from his torn flesh, indicating the mercilessness of the attacker.
This show of force, like killing a chicken to scare the monkeys, was very effective.
In the deathly silence, whether it were the self-important nobles or the space pirates who had come with the intention of snagging a bargain, all their wicked thoughts subsided. They humbly resumed observing the actual situation of the auction house to make their judgments. The timid ones immediately decided to purchase auction items through legitimate means.
It seemed this auction house was not to be trifled with – this was the thought on everyone's mind.
Lu Mingming gently soothed the cub in her arms, infusing it with mental energy for healing, and said in a cold tone, "The rules for my auction house are as follows:
First, you may not harm anyone in the auction house. If you want to bid, bid; if not, get out.
Second, all items can be exchanged for equivalent value, and advance reservations are also accepted.
Third, the exchange time and quality of auction items are solely at the discretion of the auction house. If you don't understand, you can withdraw now.
Violators will be like this person."
Lu Mingming glanced at Li Dachuan, who had completely fainted, her dark eyes calm and indifferent, adding an aura of mystery without intent.
The onlookers, sensing the shift in the wind, repeatedly agreed, "Yes, yes, we will definitely comply. May we enter now?"
Lu Mingming nodded slightly, standing at the entrance to allow people to enter the auction house and to watch for anyone attempting any tricks.
With that lesson demonstrating the auction house's strength, everyone passing by greeted Lu Mingming. Some even handed her their business cards, attempting to poach her.
Lu Mingming refused them all, leaving everyone unable to guess her thoughts.
"Profound and unfathomable..."
Someone uttered this remark.
Everyone believed they had encountered a formidable and unfathomable figure.
In reality, Lu Mingming's hand, hidden in her sleeve and cradling the little cub, was constantly convulsing and trembling.
Just moments ago, her reason had teetered on the edge of rage several times, and she had almost killed someone!
"She's still too young. Letting this one enemy escape will lead to immeasurable future troubles."
Lu Yan stood at the entrance, having witnessed everything.
He gestured to his confidant, "Go and take care of that person."
The confidant acted swiftly and disappeared in an instant.
"Kindness is precisely Mingming's strength, isn't it?"
Morian expressed his disapproval of Lu Yan's earlier statement.
"I admire people like Mingming who uphold their principles."
As the two argued, Orlannalmer silently stared at Lu Mingming's retreating back. After three seconds, he uttered, "Don't let Mingming find out. She'll feel guilty if she knows."
Lu Mingming, halfway through attending to guests, was replaced by two members of the Starfall Formation for the remaining time.
Compared to the petite Lu Mingming, the imposing figures of the Starfall Formation's burly members provided a significant deterrent to those who arrived late and were unaware of the Li Dachuan incident.
No one, facing menacing burly security guards, would be tempted to test their might.
After all, fools like Li Dachuan, who were used as pawns, were ultimately a minority.
The auction house officially commenced.
In accordance with the solemnity of the auction house, each participant was required to reserve their seats at the front desk.
Since very few people knew about the purified energy, and with no clarity on future resources, the first round was almost a limited auction, generating a fervent atmosphere without the need for hype.
It was known that whether one used the evolved energy for their own spiritual evolution or sold it at a high price to those in need, it perfectly embodied a sure-fire profitable business.
Despite the high cost, the returns were also substantial, attracting everyone with some disposable income to participate.
"Now, I announce that the auction is officially beginning!"
The bald man, quick-witted, was unanimously designated as the "Auction Master" for this event.
He did not disappoint and explained everything without omission:
"This auction will consist of two parts.
The first part needs no further explanation; everyone is greatly anticipating it.
The second part is a social gathering, providing opportunities for all attendees to buy, sell, and engage in spontaneous exchanges.
This auction house can provide corresponding rooms, as well as cloaks and masks for concealment. We hope everyone will have a wonderful experience at this auction."
The bald man, even with a mask, could not conceal his robust rogue-like aura. His every move exuded the residual killing intent from years of wandering the galaxy, indicating he was no ordinary person.
Lu Mingming and her three friends stood in a secret room on the top floor, observing the reactions of various parties.
Under Morian's guidance, only the glass of the secret room was one-way, perfectly concealing the four individuals who held the primary authority in the auction house.
"I didn't expect him to do such a good job on his first try."
Lu Yan casually praised one of his subordinates.
"He is very malleable. If he weren't part of the Starfall Formation, I'd really want to recruit him, hahaha."
Lu Mingming's admiration for the bald man was undisguised, and she joked along with Lu Yan's words.
"Certainly, if you joined the Starfall Formation, the effect would be the same."
Lu Yan pondered for a moment and seriously offered his answer.
Orlannal immediately interrupted, "Excuse me, I refuse on her behalf."
Lu Mingming: Huh??
The strange atmosphere did not last long.
On the auction stage, the bald man was friendly in setting the mood, but it couldn't counteract the wolf-like gazes of the auction-goers, their eyes filled with anticipation, wishing they could rush up and start grabbing.
"Everyone is here for the evolved energy today, right?"
The bald man cut to the chase, "The amount of evolved energy this time is extremely limited, so we will be using the traditional auction method. One kilogram of evolved energy will start at one hundred million star coins, with each bid increase no less than ten million star coins. The auction begins immediately!"
"Isn't this price a bit excessive?"
Lu Mingming covered her mouth in surprise and murmured.
She had always been clueless about the value of interstellar treasures, often not understanding them at all.
"Not at all,"
Lu Yan explained.
"It's just a small appetizer. The frenzy for evolved energy in the past was a hundred times crazier than this. Back then, it started at billions."
Lu Mingming suddenly empathized with the impoverished and abandoned people in the sanatorium.
They had no way to afford the exorbitant treatment costs, let alone undergo long-term energy treatments; it was an impossible dream.
It could be said that evolved energy was only affordable for extremely wealthy families, such as the honored guests currently bidding in the auction house:
"One hundred and fifty million!"
"I bid two hundred and eighty million, staking all my assets!"
"What's that? I bid five hundred and fifty million."
The bids continued to climb, with the final bid skyrocketing dozens of times, reaching a staggering eight hundred and ninety million.
Even if one-third of this amount were converted to cash, it would be enough to incapacitate someone.
This would leave more than enough for Blue Star to build and promote tourist attractions!
Lu Mingming suppressed her inner joy.
She thought: The chiefs will be very happy when they find out!
Only Wang Tianhai, pressed tightly against the glass, continued to speak strange words that Lu Mingming couldn't understand: "Blue Star... why are they so rich? I really want to join..."