Chapter 2, Auction

As the blood gradually increased, changes began to occur

His target finally appeared. However, most others displayed a lack of interest. On one hand, this was due to the fact that this item was an unverified work of art, leaving its authenticity open to debate; on the other hand, the Anoval Ring itself had a very unappealing design, looking quite new, and its style and patterns were also quite unattractive

Su Chen can only prepare as much as possible

Then, this reborn individual was killed by Su Chen.

Su Chen returned to his presidential suite. With more money than he knew what to do with, he ordered a genuine presidential package, spending over 20,000 in one go. This time, he was completely out of money.

Didn’t anyone see that no one is holding up signs? That thing is simply not worth much at all

Is the third item already over one million?

Su Chen waited for about a few seconds before raising the sign

Amidst the somewhat peculiar gazes of others, Su Chen immediately stood up, approached the staff to find the supervisor, and expressed his desire to make an immediate payment to take the Anoval Ring with him.

The funds were limited. Su Chen did not dare to be too extravagant, only purchasing approximately half a month's worth of medicine, food, and drinking water, which he piled up in the presidential suite. When night fell, he followed the information on the black invitation card and headed to the banquet hall on the seventeenth floor of the Far East Building

Su Chen secretly cursed, but in reality, he was extremely anxious. He did have the intention to call the police for assistance from the federal authorities, but he could not prove any major disaster. If he reported it, he would either be dismissed as talking nonsense or be detained for investigation. This kind of thing could take several days of inquiry, and if a disaster were to occur during that time, he might end up trapped in a detention center.

Nevertheless, Su Chen also felt a surge of anxiety, his heart racing.

With one million securing the Anoval Ring, and still having several thousand left over, Su Chen felt a sense of relief in his heart as he took a taxi back to his residence at the Tianjing International Hotel

The specifications of this auction are not high, primarily consisting of works by modern renowned painters and special crafts. The initial items had low starting bids; among the first three items, the most expensive painting sold for only 1,200,000, purchased by a smiling young owner.

This phone is also newly replaced

At this moment, he thought of a primitive method—blood oath of allegiance

In the stillness of the deep night, Su Chen sat in the presidential suite, feeling that perhaps he was the most bewildered time traveler in history

Su Chen's gains online are minimal. This world experienced a historical deviation during the Middle Ages, gradually becoming unified, with independent regions delineating the boundaries of governance. Above this is the federal government. In other aspects, such as culture and technology, there is almost no deviation from the world where Su Chen once lived

At this moment, the smiling young boss raised the sign again. The price of the Anoval Ring suddenly soared to 800,000.

Without hesitation, Su Chen carefully pricked his finger and let a drop of blood fall onto it

In fact, there were people who previously suspected that Su Chen was the kind of true wealthy individual who wore cheap street market goods, but from the three items mentioned earlier, it is not difficult to see that this bidder is genuinely financially constrained, most likely unaware of where they obtained the invitation to come and witness the excitement.

The bracelet is very clean, but its color is mottled, and it is engraved with what appears to be a disorganized script, resembling the work of an apprentice.

Su Chen silently gazed for a moment, then reached out and grasped it

This gentleman, seven hundred thousand

In the taxi, Su Chen held the bracelet he had bought for one million in his hand, his heart still beating slightly. Suddenly, he thought: What if the great disaster does not come

Su Chen put the bracelet on his wrist to see if it was biologically responsive, but there was still no change

The auction will take place at 8:00 sharp

However, these news articles mostly exist independently and have almost no follow-up reports. The narrative style and page layout are quite similar to advertisements for male enhancement products, thus having a limited impact

It feels cold to the touch, with no sensation and no change whatsoever

Of course, what she does not know is that this is not just a small amount; this is the money Su Chen borrowed from a loan shark to participate in the auction

Although the reincarnator has done quite a few despicable things, his desire to survive is genuine. Su Chen believes that the reincarnator's choice of the presidential suite on the twenty-third floor of the Tianjing International Hotel must hold deeper significance beyond mere enjoyment

Under the federal system, the Huaxia region still imposes strict controls and restrictions on firearms and similar weapons, making it quite difficult to obtain even a truly powerful crossbow

Is this what is meant by grandeur

Eight hundred thousand is by no means a small amount for an ordinary person

Could it really be a trap

The young woman who had just advised Su Chen noticed this, her expression becoming somewhat stiff. With a sigh, she silently withdrew her gaze, clearly feeling that Su Chen was hopelessly foolish and also unwilling to listen to advice

This thought flashed through his mind but he quickly dismissed it

Su Chen's presence seemed somewhat peculiar. However, there was no scene where someone actively sought trouble; rather, most of the others were familiar with each other, sitting in small groups, while only Su Chen sat alone in the corner, making him even more conspicuous

The only thing that made Su Chen somewhat concerned was that while he was searching for strange news, he noticed that recently many people around the world have claimed to possess their own superpowers

Many people shook their heads slightly, and a few whispered among themselves.

Although Su Chen understood that this was a strategy to raise the price, he couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated

A sixty-seven-year-old man blocked an oncoming SUV with his bare hands

That bronze bracelet lay quietly within the sponge padding

However, from the looks of it, that boss seems to be unaware of the connection between this item and the great catastrophe; he simply likes this object and casually spends some money to purchase it

Our fourth exhibit is a bracelet. Its name is the Anoval Ring, said to originate from a private collection of a certain medieval noble family. It is made of bronze, but since we could not accurately confirm its provenance, the starting bid is 300,000 Federal Coins. Accompanied by the sweet voice of the host, Su Chen's eyes gradually brightened.

She is clearly worried that this seemingly less affluent young man is inexplicably losing money

Apart from the clothes on his body, this reborn individual has almost replaced everything around him that something happened to

The young boss over there was finally a bit surprised at this moment. He turned his head to glance at Su Chen, and his female companion sitting beside him whispered something to him. It seemed she also felt that adding more money would make the purchase of such an item, costing over 1 million, not worth it. The young boss was purely interested in such chaotic things and was not at the point of having money to burn. After a slight hesitation, he slowly shook his head and ceased to bid.

Having already begun preparations and secured the items, there is no need to look back or hesitate

After enjoying a hearty meal, Su Chen finally opened the storage box in his hand

Perhaps an ordinary person naively believes that they can capture something extraordinary

There is no other way; the money he has in hand is only this much. Instead of making small bids, it is better to raise the price directly by 200,000 and see if it can deter others

Many people even shook their heads, showing no intention to bid, feeling that this item is not worth its price, and that whoever buys it will be at a loss

But before he could make a move, someone beside him took the initiative first

At 8:00 sharp, the auction commenced

Su Chen settled the bill here, completed the simple procedures, and then hurriedly left the venue

Su Chen walked towards the banquet hall

He cannot afford the things behind, nor is he interested in them

Fortunately, no fool is willing to spend over one million to buy such an item. The only young boss with a distorted sense of aesthetics who thought this item was good also gave up. The Anoval Ring ultimately sold for one million, successfully falling into Su Chen's hands

Code.

This gentleman, one million

However, there was still no change; he stubbornly pinched his fingers to squeeze out the second and third drops of blood

Online loans, high-interest loans, and illegal loans have all been utilized, even the reincarnated individual has stepped into the trap of deceptive loans, which is how so much money has been obtained in such a short period of time

Such requests are not uncommon, and the supervisor quickly agreed. Soon, the wristband was brought over in a high-end storage box.

There is almost no information related to the great catastrophe recorded by that reborn individual, as if there were no signs at all before its outbreak

Su Chen understood the good intentions and politely nodded at her, yet he showed no sign of backing down. Moreover, this time he directly quoted a price of 1,000,000, raising it by 200,000 immediately

Many people harbor doubts: this item is clearly not impressive, how could this bidder, who does not appear to be very wealthy, choose to make a bid on it?

Su Chen felt a slight heaviness in his heart

Boss Chen has always had a fondness for these peculiar items, but that young man... he doesn't seem to come from a wealthy background. Joining in on the fun like this, I'm afraid he might end up losing everything himself...

Many people frowned slightly at this, thinking that the young man had become a victim of a scam, purchasing a piece of junk. However, no one would say anything out loud, only secretly ridiculing him in their hearts, treating it as a joke

Su Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart, but then he nervously glanced around, fearing that some wealthy individual might suddenly offer 1,100,000, which would leave him utterly dumbfounded

The hostess greeted him with a smile as she registered him, her gaze briefly scanning Su Chen, seemingly surprised by the appearance of a man whose attire did not exceed two hundred yuan for any single piece. However, she said nothing, merely maintaining her perfectly polite smile, guiding Su Chen to his designated seat.

The specifications of this auction are not particularly high, and the number of attendees is also limited. In the banquet hall of several hundred square meters, even by eight o'clock, only a few dozen people have arrived, far from filling the space. However, from their attire and demeanor, it is evident that most of these individuals are successful professionals, urban elites, or business owners

Seeing this situation, from two rows away from Su Chen, a young and beautiful girl quietly remarked: "That thing is not worth much..."

At this moment, the fourth item for sale was displayed

Su Chen's lips twitched

Due to the reasons mentioned earlier, Su Chen's seating position was forced to be quite isolated, and as someone who was out of place at the scene and was holding up a sign for the first time, he inevitably attracted a lot of attention

What young man from the African region transformed into a fire-breathing figure overnight, and the robust man from the Russian region, with a mane as thick as a bear... The closest incident occurred in the distant city of Yuanliao, where Su Chen is located

But ... ...

This operation is indeed dazzling

600,000

Su Chen arrived at 7:30

That is the only thing he can currently access that is directly related to the great catastrophe

Su Chen was quite surprised upon seeing this and decided to take action

Although from the various frenzies and pleasures of the reborn, one million seems more than sufficient, Su Chen still felt a bit nervous with a card containing one million in his pocket. Especially when he arrived on the seventeenth floor and saw that even the shoes worn by the service staff were more expensive than his entire outfit, Su Chen truly felt a bit flustered: What if this amount is not enough to purchase the Anoval Ring

Su Chen was also unable to confirm anything, so he began searching through his phone, hoping to find something useful in his notes, contacts, or WeChat.

Su Chen turned his head and saw the young boss with a cheerful smile; he seemed to have a particular fondness for the Anoval Ring

The next day, Su Chen left early to purchase supplies and tools. He did want to buy more powerful items, but he had no access to the necessary channels

They started the bidding at three hundred thousand, and you immediately doubled it. Why don't you negotiate a bit!

Su Chen painfully recalled that the reborn individual had been rambling in the company group chat today and even called the leader to discuss the low salary. After a series of frenzied actions, he went to mortgage his house and car, borrowing over 1 million. After completing the loan procedures and being scolded by his girlfriend, he turned around and bought a new phone, throwing his old, worn-out phone, which he had used for three to four years, along with the SIM card, into the sea.