Chapter 2743 Transmigrated to a Noble Academy as a Special Admission Student (27)

The atmosphere in the auction hall was completely ignited.

As the auctioneer had predicted, there were quite a few people interested in this bottle of legendary gene repair fluid.

The auctioneer felt the peak of his career was about to arrive, took a deep breath, and announced the starting price.

"X7 Gene Repair Serum, starting bid 100 million Star Coins! Each bid must be at least 20 million Star Coins!"

"One hundred and eighty million!"

"Twenty million!"

"Two hundred and forty million!"

As soon as he finished speaking, bidding erupted from below, and the price skyrocketed at an astonishing speed.

For those powerful and wealthy individuals whose net worth is measured in planets and mineral veins, this number seems to be just a warm-up game.

And this is only in the lobby downstairs; the private rooms on the second floor, which control vast resources, haven't even made a move yet.

Ling Yao was more serious than he had been in any previous auction.

He picked up a peeled grape from the fruit plate and popped it into his mouth, then picked up two more and held them to Jin Chen's lips. "Those guys down there still have a long way to go."

Jin Chen obediently lowered her head and put the grape in her mouth, inadvertently brushing against Ling Yao's fingertips, and mumbled an "Mmm".

He grabbed two tissues and wiped Ling Yao's fingers, then glanced at Eric, who was barely concealing his anxiety, and a fleeting smile appeared on his lips.

Eric felt a chill run down his spine, increasingly convinced that Jin Chen knew something.

Even though he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan, he dared not speak rashly again and could only stare intently at the bidding downstairs.

The rate at which the bidding downstairs increased slowed, reaching a plateau.

The price was set at 15 billion Star Coins.

The auctioneer knew perfectly well that the real contest was just beginning, and then looked toward the private box on the second floor.

"Three hundred billion."

"Box number 6 upstairs, 30 billion! For the first time!" The auctioneer's voice suddenly rose, full of inflammatory rhetoric.

The competition has intensified once again.

"Five hundred billion!" came the reply from another private room.

"Eighty billion!"

"One hundred billion!"

"150 billion!"

"Two hundred billion!"

The numbers grew like a snowball, and each price increase caused an uproar downstairs.

Ling Yao finally stopped observing.

"Upstairs, Box 1, 600 billion!" The auctioneer could only stand steady by holding onto the auction platform.

Just when everyone thought this would be the final outcome.

"Eight hundred billion."

The auctioneer was so shocked he almost bit his tongue.

Everyone knows who's sitting in Box 1, so who would dare to raise prices so blatantly?

Ling Yao's expression turned cold as he spoke into the communicator inside the private room:

"Mining rights to a complete mineral vein on the edge of Star Fifteen."

Upon hearing this, even the auctioneer was stunned, and then quickly made the announcement.

"A ten-minute break! Please wait a moment, distinguished guests!"

This is a special procedure that only occurs when there are fierce competition at an auction, requiring behind-the-scenes negotiations.

Ling Yao pressed the communicator and summoned the staff guarding the door, "Go and find out who is in VIP room number 3."

The staff quickly brought back the news.

Ling Yao's expression, which was initially just not very good, completely darkened when he heard the name Ling Ling.

Sis clicked his tongue and shook his head, saying, "Ah Yao, your cousin is always looking for an opportunity to annoy you."

Ling Yao's eyes were devoid of any warmth. "Who gave them the audacity to try and take my things? Tell them to get over here!"

Jin Chen reached out and gently squeezed his tense fingers, whispering, "Don't be angry."

“...I feel disgusted just looking at him,” Ling Yao said, pursing his lips, though his tense shoulders relaxed a little.

He leaned in and kissed Jin Chen on the lips. "Anyway, this thing is yours, and I'm taking it."

A few minutes later, the door to the private room was pushed open, and the uninvited guests arrived.

Ling Ling wore a smug smile, but surprisingly, there was another person behind her.

The man was dressed in a crisp federal military uniform, with a resolute face, sharp eyes, and an air of oppressive authority from someone who had long held a high position.

Shi Heng and Lin Baiyu exchanged a glance, their expressions becoming more serious.

The second son of the current Federal Prime Minister, Major General of the Second Army Corps, Kollrich.

Only Eric couldn't suppress the joy that flashed across his face when he saw Ling Ling.

He knew that he couldn't shake Ling Yao's power at all with his own abilities, so he went to great lengths to reveal to Ling Ling, who had always been at odds with Ling Yao, how Ling Yao favored a special student at school and might even have developed genuine feelings for her.

Surprisingly, it actually worked, and they even managed to get Major General Kollridge to come over.

Jin Chen: [Zero Dan, investigate this Major General Kollridge, especially his dirty laundry, the more detailed the better.]

【Yes, host! Let's get to work right away!】

Ling Ling feigned intimacy, but it was also hypocritical. "Brother, it's not that I'm trying to take this from you, it's that Major General Coleridge urgently needs this bottle of gene serum. You can't... refuse to give the Major General face, can you?"

Kollridge stepped forward, glanced at the people in the private room, and landed on Ling Yao with a seemingly cheerful smile.

"Ling Yao, long time no see. This bottle of repair fluid is just a trinket to you, but I urgently need it, so I'll take it. You gentlemen... no objections, right?"

His words seemed polite, but in reality, they carried a hint of intimidation.

“I have objections,” Ling Yao replied coldly.

He suddenly laughed again, quite arrogantly, the red wine swirling lightly between his fingers. "Whom the Ling family supports is up to me."

"What's the point of the major general colluding with this idiot? Or perhaps..."

Ling Yao leaned forward slightly, his expression arrogant and unrestrained. "You're planning to kill me."

Kollridge's face darkened. "What if I absolutely insist on it today?"

Ling Yao chuckled lightly, his tone nonchalant, "Then, the Ling family will not contribute a single penny to the Second Legion's extra subsidies, equipment upgrades, and logistical support this year."

"You can see what else Lingling can offer you besides her clever tricks."

After a moment's consideration, Shi Heng stood up first, his tone seemingly gentle but actually sharp, "Then, I regret to inform you, Major General Kollridge, that unless you no longer want the Shi family to have any support for you or the faction behind you in politics."

Lin Baiyu raised his eyes, his voice even colder, "I will inform my father when I get back that your promotion review this year can be carefully considered, there is no rush to make a decision."

Sith then drew out his words, "Oh, of course, if the Major General wants to advance further in the future and run for a higher position... reputation and the people's votes are also very important, right?"

Kollridge: "..."

Ling Ling: "..."