Novel Full Chapter 179 - 178: The Struggle for Possession
Chapter 179: Chapter 178: The Struggle for Possession
The news of the battle in the Neutral Zone that crushed the Primordial Evil Realm quickly spread back to the Main City, causing a sensation among the Low-tier Lords.
Walking the streets, one could even hear many people discussing this matter, each looking excited and spirited.
After all, all this time.
The confrontation between the Primordial Realm and the Primordial Evil Realm mostly ended in more losses than wins, or neither side benefited.
It’s rare to see the Primordial Evil Realm completely defeated like this.
Although it was just a small skirmish between Tier Six and Seven Lords, it was inspiring, giving them a taste of victory’s joy.
And the name of Lin You gradually spread throughout the city with their encouragement, even alarming the Third Prince, Qin Li, who was handling affairs in the Prince’s Mansion.
“Are you saying he single-handedly reversed the whole battle’s course? Is this news accurate?” Qin Li asked his subordinate who came to report, surprised.
“It’s absolutely true. I’ve confirmed from various sources, and checked with the Lords who just returned, and it’s basically no different from the rumors.”
“Good, go outside and keep an eye out for any other news and report back to me immediately.”
“Understood!”
Responding at once, the subordinate quickly withdrew.
Qin Li put down the letter in his hand, his expression solemn.
Through this battle, Lin You’s position in his mind soared, even higher than those Tier Seven Lords, further solidifying his idea of drawing Lin You to his side.
Even if he could not win Lin You over, he must ensure Lin You does not stand against him, allowing his brother and sister to gain the advantage.
Thinking this, he looked up outside.
“Commander Zhou, come in for a moment.”
…
Elsewhere.
On the main street leading to the mission hall.
Lin You strolled along, listening to the discussions about the battle, not expecting the news to spread so fast.
However, he didn’t pay much attention.
Considering how chaotic the scene was at the time, hardly anyone could see his appearance clearly, much less recognize him.
After wandering around the streets and not finding any good treasures, Lin You joined the flow of people into the nearby trading post.
The trading post in the Main City was similar to the ones in his territory, just differing in size and transaction fees.
He quickly got to work, opening the items interface to check them out.
A list popped up, displaying an array of items for sale, ranging from Tier One Items to Tier Eight and Nine Items that Lin You had never seen, all available.
However, on such a popular trading platform, most items for sale are basic items.
Even scarce resources were outrageously priced, obviously intended to bait the foolishly wealthy.
Feeling bored, Lin You kept scrolling through the interface, watching items pass by one after another.
“Hmm?”
Suddenly, he uttered softly, his eyes caught by a newly refreshed item.
[Item for sale: Tier Seven Territory Essence]
[Auction price: 100,000 Magic Energy]
[Buyout price: 2 million Magic Energy]
[Duration: 1 hour and 58 minutes]
[Seller: Anonymous]
In the trading post, someone was selling a Tier Seven Territory Essence!
Lin You was momentarily stunned.
It’s known that Territory Essence is among the most precious resources for all Lords, and the higher the tier, the rarer it is.
Hardly anyone would willingly sell it.
Even if one truly intends to sell, they usually exchange it for equivalent valuable items rather than simply toss it onto the trading post.
It seems this Lord is critically short of Magic Energy now, even setting only two hours for the auction.
Such a perfect opportunity, Lin You wouldn’t miss it.
His fingers swiftly entered a bid of 150,000.
Instantly, his bid replaced the previous bid.
“Damn! Who’s that jerk that suddenly raised the price to 150,000?”
At this moment, a nearby Tier Six Lord cursed aloud, glaring at the interface where his bid was overturned.
Even more Lords nearby began stirring with agitation.
Looks like others were also eyeing that Territory Essence.
Lin You’s face grew tense.
[Dear Lord, someone has bid higher than your bid for the “Tier Seven Territory Essence”, your bid amount has been refunded…]
Indeed.
Within half a minute, someone increased their bid over his again.
Lin You looked at that Tier Seven Territory Essence again, noticing the bid price was constantly changing.
From the initial 150,000, it skyrocketed past 200,000, and when nearing 250,000, it gradually slowed down.
Looks like winning the Tier Seven Territory Essence with just this much Magic Energy is nearly impossible.
But the 2 million buyout price is simply too costly; only a fool would spend that much.
With nothing else to do, Lin You decided to stay in the trading post, browsing for bargains while monitoring the auction activity, no longer placing bids.
Other Lords seemed to share his sentiment, not raising bids, choosing to observe instead.
Thus, as time ticked by, the auction prices slowly climbed in the prolonged wait.
Until the last five minutes, Lords began to bid fiercely, in increments of thousands of Magic Energy.
A vigilant Lin You watched the price changes on the trading interface, breathing in suspense.
Instantly, the prices surged, showing new changes with each refresh.
Four minutes… 300,000…
Three minutes… 350,000…
Two minutes… 380,000…
One minute… 400,000…
Finally, in the last 30 seconds, the price settled at 420,000.
This appeared to be the limit price for those Tier Six and Seven Lords.
Almost all bidding Lords, including Lin You, focused intently, not daring to relax.
Until the final two-second countdown.
Lin You’s finger fell, decisively confirming the long-set price.
[Ding—]
A crisp notification sounded.
[Congratulations, you won the auction for a Tier Seven Territory Essence.]
Success!
Lin You was ecstatic, looking at his personal space, finding an extra Tier Seven Territory Essence indeed.
Adding up the previous three he obtained, he now had four in total!
“Damn! Failed the bid at 450,000; who won that Tier Seven Territory Essence just now?”
Suddenly, other Lords near him cursed in rage.
“450,000? I failed at 470,000!”
“Wow! Failed at 470,000? What was the final bid price?”
“So many rushing to bid, it’d be at least 500,000, right?”
“Sour, sour, everyone’s loaded with money, and I can’t even come up with 50,000 Magic Energy…”
The Lords who failed to bid discussed vigorously, speculating who won the Territory Essence and the final transaction price.
Only Lin You secretly rejoiced within.
Unexpectedly, someone actually bid over 500,000, and thankfully, he was resolute enough to input 510,000, barely edging out the other Lords’ estimate by 10,000.
Perhaps it was precisely this extra amount that allowed him to ultimately win and own the auctioned item.
Checking his Magic Energy, only 700,000 remained.
But it’s entirely worth it.
Once he gathers enough materials to upgrade to Tier Eight Species, when the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Realms opens, he’d earn it back effortlessly, wouldn’t he?
Moreover, now that conflicts between the Primordial Realm and the Primordial Evil Realm are thoroughly intensified, the Neutral Zone shouldn’t remain peaceful.
When the time comes, he’d go scavenging there.
Thinking this, Lin You closed the interface, turned around, and left the trading post.