127: Nine Countries Auction

As a high-ranking Elder of the Thousand Wings Guild, Lin Fei naturally found it effortless to obtain a few entrance tickets for the Lan Country special auction.

The guild's external liaison department soon respectfully delivered four exquisite invitations, embossed with dark golden patterns, into his hands.

"Whew! This really is convenient!"

Lin Fei had only just finished speaking with the people in the guild, and less than half an hour later, the four tickets were delivered.

"After all, you are the President behind the scenes of Luo Country. It's naturally easy for you to get a few tickets," Lin Mengzi said with a smile.

"Who wants to go with me?" Lin Fei asked.

By now, Xu Zhengyang and the others were all capable hands.

It was finally decided that Xu Zhengyang and Li Shun, who was proficient in reconnaissance and intelligence, would accompany him.

Xu Sanduo said, "Brother Yang, if there's something suitable for me, please bid for one for me."

"What do you want?"

"A big Sniper rifle! A powerful big Sniper rifle, preferably above Rank 20 and Super Rare grade! I'll transfer my killing coins to you now."

"OK, if there is one, I'll bid for one for you."

"Kai, what about you guys?" Li Shun asked.

Everyone had gathered together because of Lin Fei, and they were all good brothers who had executed life-and-death missions together.

Zhou Kai scratched his head. "I'll pass. Hehe, I spent all my killing coins on strengthening my equipment. Now my pockets are cleaner than my face."

"Do you think it will be more expensive at the auction?" Zhao Gang asked worriedly.

"Maybe." Li Shun thought about it. Indeed, if several people at the auction wanted the same item, they might have to pay a higher price to buy it.

"I'll leave 500,000 killing coins with you. If there's a skill rune stone that suits me, please bid for one for me."

"Got it."

The next evening, Lin Fei, Lin Mengzi, Xu Zhengyang, and Li Shun boarded a flight to Lan Country together.

Ever since following Lin Fei, the status of Xu Zhengyang and Li Shun had risen steadily.

They handled many affairs inside and outside Luo Country on a daily basis and already possessed the demeanor of capable lieutenants. At this moment, being able to attend such a high-level auction with Lin Fei, their faces were filled with excitement.

The auction venue was located in an ancient, sprawling manor on the outskirts of the Lan Country capital.

The manor was luxurious, with floors paved in ivory and artificial rockeries and strange stones everywhere.

At the entrance stood a group of guards in uniform black outfits, exuding a fierce aura.

In hidden corners, Advanced scanning equipment was operating to ensure the safety of the venue.

After all, the people coming this time were all big shots from the Nine Countries. If someone with malicious intent came over as a suicide bomber and blew everyone up, the Nine Countries would suffer heavy losses.

Lin Fei's group presented their invitations, and the attendants respectfully led them inside.

"Four distinguished guests, please this way."

The invitation Lin Fei presented was clearly more prestigious. They had their own private room.

The auction hall was resplendent with gold and jade. A massive crystal chandelier hung from the dome, emitting a soft light.

The hall was already crowded with people, filled with the scent of perfume and rustling clothes.

Everyone coming and going was a top figure in the Nine Countries Alliance: wealthy merchants who spent money like water, guild executives, and some top-tier professionals with outstanding strength, even those with Epic-grade classes.

Among them were many professionals with Ranks as high as over 20, their eyes sharp and their movements brisk.

The four of them were arranged in VIP seats with an excellent view.

"Tsk tsk, this setup is really not small." Xu Zhengyang looked around and couldn't help but sigh in a low voice.

Li Shun nodded in agreement. "To be able to gather so many big shots from the Nine Countries, the items at this auction must be extraordinary."

Lin Mengzi curiously examined the noble ladies and socialites wearing gorgeous evening gowns, gaining a more intuitive understanding of the upper society of this world.

Lin Fei, however, looked calm, quietly waiting for the auction items to appear.

The killing coins he had on hand were actually not much compared to those financial groups.

Those top financial groups were all in business, or had teams under them specifically dedicated to producing killing coins.

And the tens of millions in his hands were all accumulated bit by bit by doing missions.

Relying on doing missions to earn killing coins was certainly not as profitable as merchant teams.

However, he still had over 1,000 Zerg crystal cores in his hands, which were also worth quite a bit of money.

Soon, the melodious music faded, and an old man in a tuxedo with an elegant temperament walked onto the auction stage.

He was the chief auctioneer for this auction.

"Distinguished guests, good evening!" The auctioneer's voice was loud and magnetic.

"Welcome to the Lan Country special auction. Tonight, we will present a series of rare treasures for everyone, and we hope you will not leave empty-handed."

After a simple opening speech, the auction officially began.

Unlike auctions for antiques and famous paintings in the past, today's auctions mainly emphasized practicality.

The first few items were rare Materials or props with special functions, which attracted many wealthy merchants and guild executives to bid, and the atmosphere gradually heated up.

Finally, when the fifth item was presented by a maid on a tray, Xu Zhengyang's eyes lit up instantly.

On the auction stage, a red cloth was lifted, revealing a huge Sniper rifle with a ferocious design, a slender body, and flickering metallic cold light.

At the muzzle, a strange ring-shaped device was emitting a faint energy fluctuation.

【Soul Extinguisher Barrett M82 Modified (Super Rare Grade)】

【Special Effects: Armor Piercing, Energy Gathering Shot, Silencing】

"The fifth item, Super Rare grade · Soul Extinguisher Barrett!"

The auctioneer introduced loudly, "This gun is based on the classic Barrett M82, meticulously modified by a Great Master craftsman, and the barrel is made of a special alloy. It has significantly improved range and penetrating power."

"Most importantly, a rare energy gathering ring device has been added to the muzzle, which can gather energy at the moment of firing, further increasing the bullet's power!"

"This is a painstaking masterpiece from a European mechanic team. Whether sniping high-defense targets or dealing with energy shields, it has miraculous effects!"

"The starting price is one million killing coins, and each bid increment must not be less than one hundred thousand!"

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, a slight commotion broke out in the hall.

Powerful mages like Lin Fei were still in the minority. Most players still relied on firearms to fight; the more powerful the firearms, the stronger their combat power.

Super Rare grade firearms were no longer rare by now. But what mattered were the special affixes and modules!

Like this Barrett with the energy gathering ring, for any Sniper, it was a dream Sharp Weapon.

"1.1 million!" "1.3 million!" "I bid 1.5 million!"

Bidding voices rose and fell, and the price climbed all the way up.

Xu Zhengyang took a deep breath and steadily raised the number plate in his hand: "1.8 million!"

His voice was not loud, but it conveyed a determination to win.

This gun was for him to bid for Xu Sanduo. As the top Sniper in the team, having a good gun was equivalent to a tiger adding wings.

"1.9 million!" In another VIP seat, a man wearing a camouflage combat uniform with a fierce aura shouted in a deep voice, looking like the leader of some mercenary group.

"2 million!" Xu Zhengyang followed up without hesitation.

After the price broke the 2 million mark, some bidders with slightly less financial power gradually withdrew from the competition.

Only Xu Zhengyang and that mercenary leader were left on the field, going back and forth.

"2.2 million!" The mercenary leader gritted his teeth, seemingly determined to win the gun as well.

Xu Zhengyang frowned slightly. This price had already slightly exceeded his expectations. San Duo had only left 2 million with him in total.

But they were all brothers; even if he had to add his own money, he would secure this big Sniper rifle for San Duo.

"2.4 million!"

The mercenary leader's face changed, and in the end, he shook his head helplessly and put down his number plate.

"2.4 million once! 2.4 million twice! 2.4 million three times! Sold!" The auctioneer struck the gavel. "Congratulations to this gentleman for obtaining this infinitely powerful Energy Gathering Ring Barrett!"

Xu Zhengyang let out a long sigh of relief, an excited smile appearing on his face. This gun was worth it!

Although the next few auction items were considered precious, Lin Fei and the others did not make any bids.

Until the eighth item appeared. It was a diamond-shaped chip with a strange design, shimmering with a faint blue light.

【T880 Intelligent Auxiliary Chip (Super Rare Grade)】

【Special Effects: Computing Power Boost, Multi-threading Processing, Neural Connection Optimization】

"The eighth item, Super Energy Chip T880!" The auctioneer's tone carried a hint of excitement. "This chip comes from the tenth floor, a lost high-tech trial dungeon."

"This thing is very powerful; it was obtained by a player after killing a boss. However, the other party was a Martial Artist class and couldn't use such a treasure."

"This chip's computing and processing power is terrifying. Implanting it into a personal terminal can not only significantly improve the terminal's running speed and various functions..."

"...but also assist in battlefield data analysis, target locking, and even predict the enemy's movement trajectory to a certain extent."

"For professionals using high-tech equipment, I don't need to say much about the value of this chip! Those who know, know."

"The starting price is 1.5 million killing coins!"

As soon as this chip appeared, Li Shun's breathing became a bit rapid. "I need this thing!"