Auction, after all.
It's about who has more money to get the auction items.
Any problems with that?
No problems!
The native inhabitants of the cave were awestruck by his five-colored sword, and the local magnates extended their goodwill to him. Chen Yu also introduced himself to them.
What is this?
This is goodwill!
Everyone came here for the auction items, and Chen Yu was determined to obtain the legendary upgrade blueprint. Although the natives were all amiable towards him and held him in high regard, he still participated in the bidding.
In fact, this was only reasonable.
If the natives harbored resentment, then what would this be?
This would be an accident!
When encountering an accident, what should be our first step?
Preserve the scene and take photos for evidence.
Call the insurance company to process the claim.
There are no insurance companies in the cave, so what should be done?
Establish an insurance...
"Eh?"
Chen Yu, by the window, blinked.
A new business venture.
Look at his clever little brain; ideas sprung forth one after another. This is the advantage of standing on the shoulders of giants.
Of course—
Establishing an insurance company now is not entirely feasible. So, what should be done when an accident occurs?
Beat them up!
Chen Yu came to the cave to do business. This was just the outer periphery of a small cave, and he faced some minor local magnates from the city-states. What did he have to fear?
If they dared to make a move, he would deal with them.
One should indeed be low-key, but sometimes it's necessary to be high-profile.
Chen Yu participated in the auction.
Silence fell upon the auction hall.
Even those who had been bidding previously stopped, as if everyone wanted to give Chen Yu face and cede the legendary upgrade blueprint to him.
After half a minute of no further bids, Dai Bi brought down the hammer.
The blueprint was his.
Although he acquired the blueprint, originally valued at 50,000, for 90,000, Chen Yu was actually making a profit. Normally, it would have been auctioned for around 150,000.
However—
Chen Yu was not happy.
Auctions are meant to be decided by strength. Why should they yield? He had disliked yielding since he was a child; even when getting food in the cafeteria, he felt the satisfaction of snatching it.
Unhappy.
Chen Yu was extremely unhappy.
What should be done at this moment?
Snatch!
He had to snatch meat from the mouths of the natives, make them feel uncomfortable, and increase the severity of the accident.
Otherwise, how could he extort them?
Clang.
Two more crates were brought onto the auction stage.
"Camp Upgrade Guide, a necessary resource for rare-tier camp upgrades. Still 500 bundles, with 10 guides per bundle. Starting bid is 100,000 gold coins."
Hiss!
Wholesale again.
Honestly, seeing Elton Auction House so readily bringing out blueprints and guides, and in such astonishing quantities, made Chen Yu's heart itch to take down the entire family.
"Oh my!"
"That's truly a good idea."
Chen Yu clicked his tongue.
The cave natives must have developed for countless years, surely possessing deep foundations. If Chen Yu were to directly take down their entire family, he would undoubtedly make a fortune.
There was no constitution here.
Even if there were a constitution, it wasn't particularly perfect.
No ID cards, no Sky Eye system. To capture a criminal, one still needed to use portraits for wanted posters. Wasn't this a paradise for criminals?
Of course—
Chen Yu was a law-abiding citizen. Although he had come to this chaotic cave system, he understood self-restraint.
He would absolutely not engage in banditry.
If he did, wouldn't he become a bandit?
A brigand?
This was clearly unacceptable.
But...
If the cave natives actively provoked him, wouldn't his resistance then become self-defense, making everything reasonable and justifiable?
Therefore, what should be done at this moment?
Escalate the conflict.
Expand the accident.
"200,000!"
As soon as Dai Bi finished speaking, before anyone else could bid, Chen Yu directly placed his bid.
Going all in!
Instantly elevating the price of the item from the participant circle to the finals, thereby indicating his strong interest in this item as well.
Go on, yield again if you dare.
Even if Chen Yu bought another set of goods, he would be happy to save money.
Whoosh.
The auction hall erupted in an uproar.
"Too greedy! He's already gnawed on the legendary upgrade blueprint, and now he wants to snatch the upgrade guide. His appetite is truly immense."
"Pfft, go ahead and snatch, it has nothing to do with us anyway."
"But for those magnates in the private rooms, they showed courtesy, but others might not. This time, there will be good entertainment."
The scattered seating areas buzzed with discussion.
The magnates in the private rooms also frowned, looking displeased at private room 006.
Where did he come from?
Doesn't he understand the rules?
Seeing Chen Yu take out the five-colored sword earlier, they thought he might be from a major clan and decided to give him face, refraining from bidding on the upgrade blueprint.
Now, he wanted to snatch the guide as well.
Did he not want them to live?
Despite their displeasure, some magnates were still wary of Chen Yu's background and thought it best to grant him another favor, considering it enough to not share in this portion.
Many of these magnates also didn't have enough money on hand.
The auction's sudden change in direction had caught them off guard. Bidding might not even be successful, so it was better to grant a favor.
However, those with bulging wallets were not satisfied!
They were counting on this auction to make a hefty profit. Some had also received advance notice from the Elton family that the auction would change course, and they had prepared ample funds accordingly.
Now they were being asked to give up?
Absolutely impossible!
"It seems young master Chen is indeed wealthy. He has already purchased the legendary blueprint and can still put up 200,000 for the upgrade guide." A calm and pleasant smile echoed from a private room. "I would very much like to yield to young master Chen, but I also urgently need this guide. I hope young master Chen will forgive me. 220,000!"
Hypocritical!
Chen Yu sneered.
He didn't object to others competing with him. If they wanted to bid, they should just bid directly; there was no need for the preceding meaningless words.
Wanting to have it both ways.
How could there be such a good thing in the world?
013.
The one snatching the goods was an alligator head.
Chen Yu silently recorded this number in his little notebook.
"My camps also require upgrade guides, young master Chen, I apologize." Another voice, full of apology but with ruthless bidding, came forth. "250,000."
002.
Dog head.
Chen Yu scribbled diligently.
"Young master Chen, apologies, I also need the guide. 280,000!"
Tsk.
This one talks less. Chen Yu liked that.
009.
A monkey head with hair on its face.
Recorded!
After recording for a while in his little notebook, he was truly puzzled. None of the people competing with him were human. He had scanned the private rooms earlier and didn't seem to have encountered any humans.
Humans?
Are they doing so poorly in the cave?
Can't even win against these beastmen in a battle of wits?
"Alas!"
"It seems I, Chen Yu, must bring honor to my human compatriots."
Chen Yu sighed softly.
Immediately, he slowly raised his gaze, hands behind his back, and walked to the window. He smiled and nodded at the two beastmen competing with him, and slightly raised his arm.
"400,000."
"Come on, I want to see who else dares!"