I Have a Mansion in the Post-apocalyptic World (Web Novel)
chapter-1171

1171 Auction Part 2

He had to admit, even with the weariness on her face, it didn’t hinder her beauty.

However, what made Jiang Chen even more surprised was her Muscle Strength and Reflex.

Good lord, it’s a superhuman with stats higher than him. Why are lone travelers so OP?

If it weren’t for the eyes fiercer than the murderous Death Claw as well as the murderous vibe, he almost wanted to purchase her to be his bodyguard.

With the exhibition of this “item”, the atmosphere of the entire auction was pushed to a peak.

In order to compete for this “item”, several rich people bid fiercely against each other. With many competing bids, the beautiful lone traveler was won by a buyer who almost couldn’t squeeze into his suit with a price of a kinetic skeleton and 7,000 crystals.

She was pushed back with the cart, and the unfortunate Miss Zhao Qiuran disappeared from everyone’s eyes. Items worth more than 1,000 crystals must be settled through special channels. It was meant to protect the privacy of buyers.

Jiang Chen noticed that in the corner of the hall, a chubby man with fat squeezing out from the buttons of his suit stood up in excitement as he rubbed his hands. He followed the hotel waiter and then went backstage.

He was eager to inspect his “item”.

Perhaps it was his illusion, but Jiang Chen read a hint of disdain on Miss Zhao Qiuran’s face when she was pushed back. She didn’t look nervous at all. Either she was prepared to die, or she prepared backup plans.

The chubby man probably wouldn’t be able to enjoy his item.

He shook his head, then Jiang Chen left the thought behind and continued to read through the catalog.

Even if he bought her, she was likely to be used as a sex toy. He was not a philanthropist, and he didn’t need something as disdainful as a sex toy. It just didn’t make sense to take on the risk while spending 7,000 crystals.

What’s more, he couldn’t help everyone.

In less than half an hour, the auction sold more than 20 slaves at an incredible speed.

Among them were mature women who were graceful and little lolis in cute skirts. The age range served people with all different tastes.

In addition, Jiang Chen also found a very interesting thing.

Often the female lone travelers with only above average beauty could be sold at a higher price than the pre-war celebrities with perfect figures and beauty. For example, a former actress who had produced a lot of albums and starred in two movies was only sold for 4,000 crystals, which was just half the price of Zhao Qiuran.

Is it because the capturing process is more difficult?

Or because of a deformed desire to conquer, or some other psychological needs…

The children of the former Pan-Asia Cooperation officials, especially the non-clone ones with complete ID information, were also highly sought after by the rich.

…

On the other side of the auction hall, Wan Peng was also in a VIP booth. He looked at the auction venue leisurely as he enjoyed the pair of hands perfect like jade massaging him.

Next to him stood a middle-aged man in a suit.

Judging from his respectful look, he should be Wan Peng’s butler.

“Is the investigation done?”

“Not yet,” said the middle-aged man. “The hotel is not willing to cooperate with our investigation. They said that if they disclosed the information of the buyer, the reputation of the Dorsett Hotel would be completely ruined.”

After listening to the middle-aged man, Wan Peng’s expression didn’t change. His eyes half-narrowed, enjoying the massage while he ordered.

“It’s okay. If this is the case, we’ll do Mr. Ma a favor and purchase it.”

As he spoke, the slave auction came to an end.

Now, half of the entire auction was over.

Jiang Chen crossed his legs, looked at the catalog, and used one ear to listen to the auctioneer praising each item. However, as everything was irrelevant to him, he didn’t show any interest.

As the beautiful host examined the VIP who just flipped through the same catalog, she was anxious, but she could not say anything.

Just then, in the center of the auction hall, a black trolley was pushed up.

From the tray on the trolley, the auctioneer picked up a card.

“It is said that there is a mysterious subway line buried deep under the more than 40 subway lines in Shangjing that serves as the passage to the Pan-Asia Cooperation’s strategic reserve. It is not within the urban transportation system and is not open to the public. This special ‘subway line’ is called Line 0!”

People began exchanging information and whispering.

In VIP booth 076, Jiang Chen put down the catalog in his hand, looked at the auctioneer on the platform, and waited quietly for him to continue. In VIP booth 001 directly opposite of him, Wan Peng also slightly opened his eyes.

“It is rumored that Subway Line 0 is not an ordinary subway line. It is buried with a large amount of war storage materials and industrial equipment. It is the treasure of Pan-Asia Cooperation. If anyone possesses the treasure, this person will undoubtedly become the richest individual in the entire Shangjing area and even the whole wasteland!”

“And this card in my hand is the ticket to Subway Line 0. It is rumored that even if the location is found, a special ID card is required to pass the security at Subway Line 0… ID card of Subway Line 0, starting price, 1,000 crystals!”

Whoever possessed the treasure of Pan-Asia Cooperation would become the richest person on the wasteland.

It was tempting, but the survivors were not stupid.

Disregarding the location of the treasure, the first issue would be its existence. Even with the key to the treasure chest, so what?

But that being said, this ID card must possess some value, at least it could be valued as a collection item.

What if the legendary Subway Line 0 was discovered one day? The buyer would be able to go directly or they could sell the card to someone and generate a great return.

Of course, considering the risks involved, even those interested in biding didn’t have a high price set in their mind.

“Eleven hundred!”

“Twelve hundred!”

“Five thousand!”

Five thousand crystals!

Everyone gasped the cool air and cast their sights on VIP booth 001 who raised the price to five thousand.

What kind of person was willing to spend five thousand crystals to buy a small card?

Even the auctioneer in the middle was shocked by the wealth displayed by the buyer of VIP booth 001.

As soon as the auctioneer regained clarity, he immediately shouted.

“Five thousand crystals once!”

“Five thousand crystals twice!”

“Five thousand crystals…”

Wan Peng smirked and leaned back against the chair. To be honest, Ding Liwei and he both had one of these ID cards. The reason why he spent this money was to prevent someone else from receiving the “ticket” to Subway Line 0.

There were enough people interested in Subway Line 0. The last thing he wanted would be to have another unstable factor.

Five thousand crystals, worth it…

“Ten thousand crystals!”

Wan Peng’s smile froze and his face gradually turned gloomy.

“Twenty thousand!”

There was a commotion in the auction hall.

The card was actually bid to a price of twenty thousand crystals. The host felt that the palm of his hand that held the wooden hammer begin to sweat.

“Ahem, twenty thousand crystals once…”

“Fifty thousand.”

VIP booth 076 again raised its placard.

Wan Peng’s expression turned even more gloomy.

The host looked at him hesitantly, asking him if he was going to bid more, but she saw that Wan Peng just waved his hand and then spoke a few words to the middle-aged man next to him.

The middle-aged man nodded and left the room.

Wan Peng looked outside and stared at the VIP booth numbered 076. He gnashed his teeth and thought in his mind, Don’t let me know who you are. Don’t ever think about Line 0, otherwise, you can go die!

The fifty thousand crystals bid pushed the atmosphere to a climax.

“Fifty thousand! VIP booth 076 is bidding Fifty thousand! Is there a higher price? If not, Fifty thousand, once, fifty thousand, twice, five thousand thrice…”

On the platform, the auctioneer shouted three times, and the wooden hammer smashed down.

“Deal!”

Just like this, with an astronomical price of fifty thousand crystals, this mysterious ID card was collected by Jiang Chen in VIP booth 076.

fifty thousand crystals to buy a card was certainly considered wasteful. The same price could purchase a customized power armor on Pingan Street!

The people in the hall turned their eyes to VIP booth 076. They all wished to know the mysterious buyer.

However, apart from a faint illusion, they could not see anything. They could only look at the unidirectional light-transparent glass and dream of the magnificent wealth.

In VIP booth 076, the beautiful host next to Jiang Chen was flushing with excitement.

For every item Jiang Chen purchased, she collected a small commission. Although this ratio was very small, she could receive fifty crystals on the fifty thousand crystals purchase. It was almost the equivalent to her basic salary of one month.

Conversely, if Jiang Chen didn’t buy anything without even bidding once, and the hotel would punish her. Precisely because of this, she was so anxious when Jiang Chen seem disinterested.

The beautiful host with her charming smile gazed at Jiang Chen. Her watery eyes were full of passion.

Since Jiang Chen already purchased what he needed, he didn’t want to stay further and stood up.

“There is still half an hour left of the auction. Do you not want to stay, sir?” The host asked.

“I already bought what I needed. Send the item to my room after.”

Jiang Chen shook his head and left the room.