Chapter 44
◎ The Meeting ◎
The price had already soared to 100,000.
Yu Chi sent a message to someone with a dark face—Zuo He had exchanged their contact information the other day, but they hadn’t chatted.
【DazedFish】: Big brother, that’s my dad’s private room.
The other side replied almost instantly.
【Longevity Species】: How nice ^O^
【Longevity Species】: It’s over.
Yu Chi snorted at these two messages, thinking, I’m such a good person, to have reminded him so early.
If she had reminded them when the two of them were really red in the face, that would have been truly interesting.
But she was heartbroken over the money.
If you have money, you can give it all to me. What’s the point of letting the system earn it!
The originally heated and exciting atmosphere, due to the competition between the two Heaven-level private rooms, came to an abrupt end. For some reason, the private room of Heaven 9 suddenly stopped bidding.
The blind box was directly bought by the person in the private room of Heaven 1, which made the onlookers very regretful.
“Ah, I thought the price would soar to 1 million.”
“They’re top players. Can top players be stupid?”
Spending 1 million to buy a blind box, unless it contained a legendary item, was not worth it at all. However, the next blind box auction started soon. With a good start from the previous one, there were quite a few bidders for this blind box.
No one knew that after the blind box was sent to the private room of Heaven 1, it arrived in the private room of Earth 7 the next second.
Yu Chi was not at all surprised by this result. She calmly took out the blind box and said to Li Feng next to her, “Stop thinking. This is my dad’s private room.”
Li Feng had a sudden realization and gave her a thumbs up.
Yu Chi slowly opened this blind box that had been competed for by many top players. A white light flashed, and a book lay quietly inside.
“Wow!” Her eyes widened slightly, and she patted Li Feng’s arm. “It’s a skill book.”
Skill books were very rare. Even at the same level, their value was higher than space items. For players, improving their strength was always the first priority.
She had only spent 100,000 Purification Crystals to buy a skill book. Even if this skill was of the most common grade, it was not a big loss.
Yu Chi directly opened the skill book.
【Skill: Danger Perception
Grade: Excellent
Description: Grants the user a strong sixth sense.】
“It suits you very well,” Li Feng concluded.
This type of skill was not very useful to someone like him who fought often. The sense of crisis honed in countless battles was no worse than this skill.
But Yu Chi was different. Although she had practiced saber techniques for a long time, she had not fought many times, let alone very dangerous life-and-death crises.
Therefore, her combat awareness was not strong—combat awareness refers to the perception of danger, the prediction of the opponent’s movements, and various temporary reactions, etc., which are honed from various life-and-death battles.
And now with the skill [Danger Perception], it was no different from breaking her current stalemate. It might even allow her to make rapid progress in combat.
Yu Chi was so happy that she couldn’t close her mouth. She directly used the skill in front of Li Feng.
“Try punching me,” she said excitedly.
Li Feng raised an eyebrow, formed a fist, and waved it in front of her eyes. “Here I come.”
He had no thoughts of being gentle. A huge fist rushed towards Yu Chi’s face. The alarm bells in Yu Chi’s head rang wildly, and her sixth sense frantically warned her.
She wanted to dodge to the side, but it was useless because her body’s speed couldn’t keep up.
Yu Chi closed her eyes nervously. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind, and finally stopped at—damn it, she would definitely deduct at least a week’s worth of food from Li Feng!
Don’t hit the face when you hit someone. This person is really something—
The huge fist finally stopped at a distance of only 1cm from her face. The wind it brought blew up the hair on Yu Chi’s forehead. A few seconds later, she opened her eyes, and her pounding heart slowly calmed down.
“Haha.” The fist moved away, and Li Feng’s face was revealed. His lips curled into a big smile, looking extremely punchable.
“How was it? Did you figure it out?”
Yu Chi’s face was dark: “Such an obvious punch. Even without danger perception, my sixth sense would have strongly warned me!”
Li Feng said “oh.” “Let’s try it in the arena later.”
The two of them once again focused their attention on the auction. It was now the 4th blind box.
Yu Chi suddenly thought of the guy who had targeted her before and lazily pressed the button. “50,000.”
Except for the first one, the other two of the first three blind boxes were an excellent-grade item and a rare-grade item.
Putting aside their functions for now, it was definitely not a loss to buy a rare-grade item for tens of thousands.
No wonder the top players are competing. Many players thought, maybe they have a special way to check the blind boxes!
So the price of the 4th blind box rose in a straight line. Before Yu Chi’s bid, it had already reached 42,000.
“60,000.”
As expected, the person in the private room of Earth 12 spoke again. Yu Chi blinked.
“70,000.”
Earth 12 private room: “80,000.”
Yu Chi: “100,000.”
Many people realized that private room 12 and private room 7 were competing. The audience didn’t care about the reason and just wanted to watch the show.
100,000 crystals was already the highest price at the moment. Would private room 12 still bid?
Earth 12 private room: “150,000.”
Yu Chi: “200,000.”
Earth 12: “250,000!”
Yu Chi raised an eyebrow, estimated in her heart, and bid again, directly raising it to 300,000.
“450,000!”
Dong He drank the tea in his hand in one gulp and sneered, “As long as that fool bids one more time…”
From the beginning, he had no intention of buying this blind box, but wanted to raise the price of the blind box to a higher level for the other party to take.
It was easy to get carried away at an auction, especially with so many people watching. Once you backed down, it was an admission of defeat. He even began to fantasize about the other party’s expression after spending four or five hundred thousand crystals on a piece of junk.
The discussion in the hall grew louder.
“Holy crap, as expected of the rich!”
“Even if it’s a rare-grade item, I don’t think it’s necessary.”
Everyone was waiting for the person in the private room of Earth 7 to bid again. Top players should care about their face, right?
However, half the time had already passed, and the person in the private room of Earth 7 still had no movement.
Dong He realized something, his face very dark.
Time passed second by second.
…4, 3, 2, 1.
Time stopped, and the 4th blind box was sold.
Dong He’s face was ugly as he stared at the blind box that had appeared in his private room. He couldn’t believe that he had been played like this.
And this was the second time he had been defeated by his opponent. His breathing became heavy, and the veins on his forehead bulged. He directly kicked a subordinate in front of him more than ten meters away.
The subordinate hit the wall and spat out several mouthfuls of blood. No one next to him dared to help him up. They all lowered their heads. This subordinate had clearly suffered an undeserved disaster.
“You—” Dong He pointed at a person with a blank expression. “Go and open the blind box for me.”
If this is a legendary item…
After the blind box was opened, a white light flashed. The subordinate who had opened the blind box was stunned on the spot, not daring to say a word, his whole body trembling.
Dong He clenched his fists, took a step forward, and pushed him away. After seeing the contents of the blind box, his eyes were about to pop out.
Everyone in the private room saw the item in the blind box clearly. It was actually a common-grade item!
It was also the worst blind box so far.
In other words, Dong He had spent 450,000 to buy an item worth only a few hundred crystals—
The man stared at the item and suddenly laughed. Only his gloomy voice was in the private room.
“450,000, just treat it as the price for those two pieces of trash’s lives.”
He had originally just wanted to send someone to kill the other party, but now he was going to do it himself. He was going to torture the two of them until they begged for death!
…
The grudge had been formed. Yu Chi calmly drank a sip of watermelon juice. She didn’t know what was in the blind box, but since she didn’t have the desire to have it, it definitely wasn’t anything good.
She was very confident in her luck.
According to the information in the channel, most players’ luck was at three or four points. It was rare for it to be above 5, and her luck was 8.
However, the luck of the players who could climb up the rankings was not low. Li Feng looked unlucky, but his luck was also 6.
—The players who survived to the end would not have too low luck, but players with high luck might not be able to survive to the end.
Yu Chi bid once more for the 5th blind box. Regrettably, private room 12 did not follow this time. She was not interested in this blind box and stopped after bidding twice casually.
Then, for the 6th and 7th, she bid twice each, but private room 12 was as quiet as if it were dead. Those who didn’t know would have thought the other party had changed his personality.
So, when the 9th blind box came on stage, Yu Chi successfully got it for 30,000 crystals.
Among the 10 blind boxes, only the 9th one was the most tempting to her. Yu Chi believed in her sixth sense in this aspect. She put the blind box in her backpack and planned to open it when she returned to the boat.
The blind box auction was over, and there were more good things. Even Yu Chi couldn’t help but buy a few.
For example, a precious healing potion, and all kinds of strange spirit plants—Yu Chi submitted five types, 100 units of each.
There were also armor, weapons, items, and so on, and even a skill book auction, which was dazzling and exciting.
As time went on, the excellent territorial sea order and the declaration of war orders she had submitted also appeared. In total, she had earned 20 million this time.
Her account, which had been depleted from buying land, was full again.
Soon, the auction was coming to an end.
Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the finale item. It was actually a legendary grade territorial sea order!
“I have to buy it,” Yu Chi immediately said to Li Feng.
Li Feng nodded. He had long guessed that a territorial sea order would appear at the auction. Except for his long spear and necessary items, he had sold everything else.
It was just that he had originally thought it would be at most a rare-grade territorial sea order. Now that it had crossed a level, he was not sure if he could get it.
“20 million!”
“25 million!”
…
“40 million!”
“50 million!”
Li Feng: “80 million!”
Li Feng raised the price by 30 million in one go, and the air instantly fell silent.
A small increase, and you might not be aware of the change when you’re immersed in it. But when there’s a gap in the price, it can make people quickly calm down and think about whether it’s worth it.
The players who had survived until now were not stupid. A territorial sea order was rare because it was only the second day. After a week, this price would drop.
In that case, was it really necessary to spend so much to buy it?
10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5…
Yu Chi and Li Feng both breathed a sigh of relief. It would be best if they could buy it for 80 million.
However, just as the time was about to end, the private room of Earth 7, after a long silence, spoke.
“80.01 million!”
“…”
Li Feng’s eyelids lifted, a trace of frustration flashing in his heart. It was only raised by 10,000. It was very likely that they were just trying to disgust them.
“Sorry. I’m also quite interested in this territorial sea order,” the person in the private room of Earth 12 said. “My little brother doesn’t have a territorial sea yet.”
Yu Chi frowned: “I still have twenty to thirty million on my side.”
“90 million,” Li Feng nodded, his gaze on private room 12 already carrying a killing intent.
“90.01 million.”
It was completely pressing their price. It was clear that they saw that they were determined to get this territorial sea order.
“100 million.”
Li Feng spoke again.
This time, the other party was silent, but 5 seconds later, he raised the price to 100.01 million again.
“Fuck, this is really disgusting.”
“…I’m just envious that they have money.”
Earth 12 private room.
Dong He’s lips curled up. “They’re determined to get this territorial sea order. They won’t give up.”
The subordinate was afraid of being beaten and quickly agreed: “That’s right. We have to make them buy this territorial sea order at the highest price!”
Some people were also worried. After all, they had other purposes at the auction this time, but Dong He’s strength was stronger, so in the end, she had the final say.
Yu Chi’s private room.
“Forget it,” Li Feng lay down on the sofa. “Since she wants it, let her have it.”
Yu Chi was just about to say that she would keep an eye out for a territorial sea order for him in the future when a chat box popped up in front of her.
【Longevity Species】: Does Little Fish want a territorial sea order?
He’s actually taking the initiative to send me a message. Yu Chi raised an eyebrow.
【DazedFish】: My friend.
【Longevity Species】: Oh.
【Longevity Species】: A very good friend?
【DazedFish】: …If you have anything extra, just sell it to me.
【Longevity Species】: -.-
In the private room of Heaven 9, a man sat cross-legged on the sofa, his head lowered, his fine hair half-covering his eyebrows, his expression unreadable, but the feeling he gave was gentle and clear.
He lowered his eyelashes, staring at the words the other side had sent, and seemed to sigh.
【Longevity Species】: A gift for Little Fish~
It was prepared for her in the first place, the man thought helplessly.
Soon, 80 million crystals were transferred from the other side.
【DazedFish】: Next time, send something useful. I already have this.
The man looked at this sentence. After a long while, his brows relaxed, and he sent a smiley face.
【Longevity Species】: 〒▽〒
Little Fish is very good. She will treat everything he sends seriously and will not give it to others.
…
Yu Chi threw the territorial sea order in her hand to Li Feng, still muttering, “The middleman makes a profit. I have to scam you guys a little.”
“Sure,” Li Feng raised an eyebrow, not asking about the source. This was everyone’s privacy.
Although he thought so… he squeezed the territorial sea order in his hand, his fingers subconsciously rubbing it. He glanced at the girl next to him, then calmly looked away.
Tsk.
Everyone thought that the private room of Earth 7 was determined to get this territorial sea order. After all, they had been bidding as soon as the territorial sea order came out.
A territorial sea order was something that could not be easily found. Even if private room 12 was disgusting, this was clearly not something that could be easily given up.
However, it was not until there were only 3 seconds left that someone realized something was wrong.
No way…
Some players in the hall looked at each other, but behind their surprise, their eyes were full of the excitement of watching a show.
Hot damn, if the person in the private room of Earth 7 didn’t bid, then this thing would be in the hands of the person in the private room of Earth 12.
A territorial sea order was indeed rare, but that was for those who needed it. Otherwise, if you bought it, you would either resell it or give it away. Spending a hundred million… it was not worth the loss!
In the private room of Earth 12.
Dong He’s face was not just ugly. He gripped the corner of the table tightly, the veins on his forehead bulging.
…3, 2, 1.
【Ding! Item 99 has been sold!】
The air was so quiet that even the sound of a silver needle falling could be heard. Even the sound of breathing was almost non-existent. No one dared to touch Dong He’s brow at this time.
Dong He had a mission at the auction. He had been given 200 million crystals and had been told that he had to get either the land or the finale item.
But now it was clearly impossible, because he had spent half his money on a piece of junk!
“Bang—”
Dong He smashed the table in front of him.
No one cared about the mood in private room 12. Now, everyone’s eyes were glued to the finale item.
It was an extremely beautiful long sword. Its body was cold and sharp, as if a single glance could pierce you. And its grade was—God-grade!
Yu Chi’s breathing was chaotic for a moment. She had heard of items above legendary, but it was the first time she had seen one. Although it was placed far away in the center of the auction stage, the sense of oppression was everywhere.
The starting price was 10 million.
Yu Chi: “…”
Damn it, it’s not something she can covet now.
Would it kill you to have one more rich person?
All the players in the Heaven-level private rooms were mobilized. Someone had mentioned a God-grade item in the channel yesterday. They were all here for this item.
The price rose to a hundred million in a very short time, and then it slowed down.
When it reached two hundred million, there were only three private rooms left in the competition.
The private room of Heaven 2, the private room of Heaven 7, and… the private room of Heaven 9.
Yu Chi lowered her eyes. She didn’t think Mu Gui would like to use a sword.
Although the man was gentle on the surface, compared to a relatively gentle weapon like a sword, he might prefer to use an axe to chop, because it was particularly satisfying.
She could almost imagine the other party’s smiling face covered in blood.
Pervert, Yu Chi cursed under her breath.
The price rose to three hundred million. Now, only private room 2 and private room 9 were left.
Yesterday, the transaction price of a God-grade item was 320 million, but today it was likely to be higher.
“Hmm, 330 million.”
She heard the man’s gentle voice and knew that the other party was scamming people again.
“350 million.”
As expected, the man in private room 2’s voice was a little unstable. He seemed to be quite angry.
The highest price he had estimated in his heart was 380 million. If it was higher than this price, he could only give up.
“370 million.”
What a god-level scene. The audience covered their mouths and didn’t dare to make a sound, but their fingers were typing on the screen like crazy, and a string of “ah”s were sent out without thinking.
Who understands the feeling of having only a few thousand in savings, but witnessing a transaction of hundreds of millions?
“380 million.”
The voice from private room 2 was at its limit. He thought, good, let the other side buy it, and then I’ll kill him and take his goods, and I can even get it for free.
However, the other party did not continue to bid as he had expected. Time passed second by second, and it was about to be sold.
“Fuck!” Although he had obtained a God-grade weapon, he did not feel the expected ecstasy, but was full of frustration.
The man’s lips curled up stiffly, his eyes full of resentment.
…
However, all of this had nothing to do with Yu Chi. The auction was over, and everyone walked out. It seemed that someone was checking something in the hall, checking every woman who passed by.
Yu Chi frowned, stood in the hall waiting for someone, and let Li Feng go over to see the situation first.
“Little Fish.”
A familiar voice pierced through the noise and appeared in her ear. Yu Chi’s movements paused. She looked up, and her gaze met the other person’s in the air. They looked at each other calmly for several seconds.
There was no joy of a long-awaited reunion, nor was there any resentment or dissatisfaction. Yu Chi suddenly felt that love seemed to be a long time ago.
In fact, it was indeed a long time ago.
So they would only get along in their original identities, and only this identity.
“You’ve become a pirate too,” Yu Chi said casually, pointing at the other party’s left eye.
The man was still the same as before. The first time he saw her, a smile unconsciously appeared on his face. It was just that he was wearing a black eye patch on his left eye, which made his aura a little sharper.
“Ah,” Mu Gui smiled. He said slowly, “Because I’m not human anymore, so this eye has mutated.”
Yu Chi: “…”
She can transform into four species, and she hasn’t said that she’s not human.
The man took a step forward and closed the distance between the two of them. He looked at Yu Chi seriously. “Did anyone bully Little Fish?”
“No,” Yu Chi was also very serious. “Have a little confidence in me.”
They were speaking in a very familiar tone, but it was not the most intimate tone of the past.
“That’s good,” Mu Gui’s eyes curved. “Your friend is here. I won’t disturb Little Fish anymore.”
Yu Chi turned to the side and saw Li Feng, so she nodded and said with a smile, “Then we’ll see you next time!”
When they were not together, they were childhood sweethearts. Mu Gui had always acted as an older brother. He had now returned to this position.
“Okay,” Mu Gui replied. Before he left, for some reason, he raised his hand and gently rubbed Yu Chi’s head. “Little Fish, remember to find me if you need anything.”
“I know,” Yu Chi did not dodge.
“Is that your dad?” Li Feng walked to Yu Chi’s side and began to talk nonsense with his eyes open.
Nuts. Yu Chi rolled her eyes at him and pointed to the other side. “That’s my dad, thank you.”
The man in the wheelchair had been there for a while. He had not disturbed her meeting with Mu Gui, nor had he disturbed her conversation with Li Feng. It was not until the two of them looked over that he pushed his wheelchair and slowly came over.
“Let’s go!” Yu Chi was a little excited and dragged Li Feng forward.
Finally, she stood in front of the man. Before the two of them had looked at each other for a second, she had gone forward and given the other party a hug.
In her memory, there were rarely such intimate moments. Feeling the man’s body stiffen, she curled her lips in satisfaction.
“Long time no see, old dad.”
She doesn’t want to maintain a stubborn and stiff relationship anymore, Yu Chi thought. She’s going to abduct her old dad back to her own territorial sea!
***
【Author’s Note】
Sailing Log 12:
Today is a great day!
The fish saw her two family members. She is actually very happy. She wants to hug the turtle [Hug], just like hugging her fish dad.
But their family relationship is not pure. The fish sometimes feels it’s a pity.
Turtle’s Log:
Take it slow.