Free Web NovelChapter 794: Chapter 597: Auction
Yu Qiao went out for a stroll, chatted boastfully with a couple of acquaintances, and in less than half an hour, news about the auction had spread throughout the camp.
"I heard Lin Feng and the others are auctioning off three helper spots? Is that for real?"
"It must be true, why else would they sell them? That’s what Yu Qiao, the squinty-eyed guy from the Avengers Alliance, said."
"The students about to be eliminated are going to go crazy over this."
"It’s not just them, even I’m really interested. You know, the Avengers Alliance has seven students apprenticed to Extraordinary Tutors. Just having the status of being such a student is worth billions..."
"Even if you’re interested, it doesn’t matter. I heard you have to pay with Origin Power, that’s a pretty audacious demand."
"It’s not really that audacious. If it weren’t worth it, no one would join anyway."
Conversations about the auction were happening in every corner of the camp.
Interest in this auction wasn’t just from the 641 students about to be eliminated; some helpers of students who had already taken tutors were interested too.
However, despite the interest, those truly capable of participating in this auction were few and far between.
By this time, the tutors had also heard the news.
With three days of rest, the tutors had no other tasks and would gather daily to chat, share cultivation experiences, or spar with one another.
In one of the halls, the tutors were talking.
"Haha."
Upon hearing about the auction, Gustav couldn’t help but laugh.
Students selling their helper spots wasn’t uncommon, but it was usually done privately. Nobody had ever organized an auction so publicly.
"It’s pretty clever; giving the spots to anyone would offend others, but an auction solves that issue." Leng Feng’s voice rang out.
Just as Lin Feng had anticipated, the tutors weren’t bothered about such matters. Helper spots were the students’ own choice, and tutors didn’t have the authority to interfere.
"Clever, yes, but also quite brazen, completely disregarding their own tutors," Alfonso commented.
In an inconspicuous corner, Alice’s expression shifted slightly. She understood that Alfonso was venting his anger at Lin Feng because of her. This was likely also a warning to her.
"Heh."
Zuo Ziyu chuckled lightly, turning to Alfonso, saying, "Isn’t this quite normal? I haven’t found it brazen, yet you seem to have a problem with it?"
Yun Kai had apprenticed to Zuo Ziyu, and he was very satisfied with this student, which was why he countered Alfonso’s remarks.
He had no personal grudge with Alfonso, he was simply standing up for his students.
Moreover, being from Hua Country himself, he had a favorable view of the Avengers Alliance and was optimistic about their future, naturally inclined to speak up for his own kind.
The other tutors wore expressions of spectators enjoying the show, even though none of them verbally supported a side, they internally agreed with Zuo Ziyu’s perspective.
The ten members of the Avengers Alliance all found mentors, none with Alfonso, yet none of the other tutors said anything, so why should Alfonso have a complaint?
What concern was it of his?
As for being brazen, it wasn’t quite that.
Even if they were truly audacious, considering the achievements and strength of the Avengers Alliance, they indeed had the qualification to be so.
During the Egg Hunt battle, Lin Feng’s combat body series amazed many tutors.
Furthermore, with the Avengers Alliance’s ten members all finding mentors, everyone advancing, it might not be long before more than a dozen Kings emerge.
An alliance composed of such Kings was no ordinary force, even they as Emperors needed to take it seriously.
"I don’t have any objections, just speaking casually. But do you have a problem with me?"
Seeing no support, Alfonso coldly asked, though his calm demeanor hid internal curses.
"Think what you want," Zuo Ziyu replied calmly.
He was a Martial Emperor, not having refined any Demon Spirit, whereas Alfonso was Extraordinary, yet with his strength, he wasn’t afraid of Alfonso, merely uninterested in engaging in such petty disputes.
Alice observed with secret joy.
Her plan was already showing preliminary effects.
For an ordinary student, Alfonso could comment freely, and other tutors wouldn’t contradict him.
But Lin Feng and his group weren’t mere students; they were a collective, the Avengers Alliance with impressive achievements.
Behind this alliance stood different tutors, not targets for Alfonso’s casual bullying.
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Before 6 PM, the restaurant was already packed, and students who had finished dinner hadn’t left, planning to join the commotion.
There’s no reason not to watch the excitement, given nothing else to do.
This included Xie Yixiao.
He had already accepted the reality of his elimination, his gaze towards Ye Xing showing some complexity.
Originally, he might have joined them, becoming one of them.
"If Lin Feng and the others get more Origin Power, their chances of becoming Kings are very high."
"It shouldn’t be that easy. After all, at such a young age, can you imagine a 22-year-old King?"
"Why not? That girl named He Jun has a sacrificial-type Demon Spirit, allowing her to quickly enhance her strength through killing."
"I don’t believe it, this world is too crazy."
"They’re now already at Ninth Grade, even at the peak of Ninth Grade. A 21-year-old at Ninth Grade, could you have imagined that before?"
While waiting for the auction, the students were all talking.
All discussions were focused on Lin Feng and his group.
Even among students, Lin Feng and his companions were exceptionally unique.
Not because of talent, but because of their age.
Among the students, there were many prodigies, and demon fiends were not uncommon.
Even Yun Kai’s talent was not enough to be shocking.
As they discussed, a 21-year-old at the Ninth Grade had never appeared before, but this time over ten people did.
Youth signifies potential.
Compared to other students, Lin Feng and others have a greater chance of becoming an Emperor in the future.
Even knowing that this rapid way of enhancing power is difficult to replicate, it still makes people envious.
When Lin Feng and his group arrived at the restaurant, thousands had already gathered.
"So many people."
Dong Yunan looked around, surprised.
Not only those about to be eliminated but also many students who successfully found mentors were present.
Lin Feng didn’t care about such a grand scene.
Since it was an auction, the more people, the better.
Under the watchful eyes, Lin Feng lightly touched the ground and leaped forward to the front of the restaurant, and as he landed, his Spiritual Power Wings unfolded, gently flapping to float in mid-air.
Lin Feng took out a round crystal bottle from his chest, with a light sphere inside.
"There are three slots being auctioned, the base price is the light sphere in my hand, equivalent to one month’s Origin Power. There’s no requirement for bidding increments; those wishing to bid raise their hands and shout their price, highest bidder wins. Naturally, there’s no restriction to using Origin Power, more valuable items are even better, but specifying which tutor is not possible."
Without having auctioneer experience, Lin Feng went straight to the point, explaining the rules without any wasted words.
"The first slot."
After Lin Feng said this, he fell silent.
The students looked at the crystal bottle in Lin Feng’s hand, their eyes showing envy and desire.
"Origin Power of an Emperor! Why hasn’t Lin Feng absorbed it yet?"
"What an appetite, starting price at one month’s Origin Power, who would bid for it?"
"Exactly, and you can’t specify the tutor, it’s a huge loss if you end up apprenticed to Alice."
"There definitely are bidders, some students’ families have Emperor level figures, and a month’s Origin Power isn’t unaffordable for an Emperor."
Amidst the chatter, no one made an offer for a long time.
Lin Feng wasn’t anxious, silently waiting.
Two minutes later, someone broke the silence: "One month’s Origin Power."
Students’ gazes instantly shifted to the person who raised his hand, a young man with an Asian face, his expression somewhat unnatural under the scrutiny.
"1.1 months."
"1.2 months."
"1.3 months."
"1.4 months."
Once the first bid was made, the second and third followed, all with increments of 0.1, the auction price kept soaring until someone called out "Three months of Origin Power," quieting the bids.
The one who shouted "Three months of Origin Power" was the same Asian youth who made the first bid.
Xu Chen kept his gaze tightly on Lin Feng, his body stiffened from tension, afraid someone might bid higher.
Three months of Origin Power was the limit given by his family.
If there was another bid, he would have to reluctantly give up.
Going higher wouldn’t be worth it.
"Three months of Origin Power, sold."
Ten seconds later, with no further bids, Lin Feng announced the auction success without deliberately dragging time.
Xu Chen felt relieved, unable to hide his excitement and joy.
Although still uncertain of his future mentor, as long as he’s not eliminated, there’s a chance of becoming a King.
Given his qualification, chances of becoming a King are slim even with three months of Origin Power, which is why he went all out.
Moreover, apprenticeship doesn’t just mean becoming a King, it also includes precious contacts, and the mentor’s Secret Skills and experience.
The teachings of 37 tutors aren’t something you can buy with Origin Power alone; another important aspect is the chance to befriend the Avengers Alliance.
This opportunity is also invaluable.
The first slot was sold for three months of Origin Power, an unexpectedly high price for all students, providing a benchmark for following slots.
Some students took out their phones to call home, clearly the auction price exceeded their expectations.
Compared to the first slot, the competition for the second was fiercer, ultimately sold for 3.2 months.
Xu Chen was very satisfied with this outcome, having saved 0.2 months of Origin Power.
At this point, even more people were calling home.
The third slot, also the final one, saw the most intense competition, selling for the highest price of 3.5 months of Origin Power.
This made Xu Chen even more satisfied.
Saving 0.5 months of Origin Power.
In total, the three slots were auctioned for 9.7 months of Origin Power.
Lin Feng was very pleased with this result.
With this Origin Power, everyone’s chances of becoming a King would significantly increase.
Everything was for becoming a King.
Once they become Kings, their Soul Skills would no longer need deliberate concealment. The Avengers Alliance would also gain the confidence to face major forces.
