Call me trash? I can instantly kill an S-level talent with just one yuan!

Ye Chen stared intently at it.

As the unveiling was revealed, everyone's attention in the auction hall was immediately drawn to it.

A metal cage was placed in the center of the cart, inside which was a small beast with silver-white fur.

It looks somewhat like a wolf and somewhat like a tiger, with a pair of small antlers on its head, thick limbs, and sharp claws.

Although it is only twenty centimeters long, it has already begun to show its potential.

The moment the red cloth was lifted, the little guy was startled and hid in the corner of the cage, trembling, looking exceptionally cute.

When Bai Ningbing and the other two women saw it, their eyes instantly lit up with excitement.

"It's a living thing."

"So small and cute."

"What kind of strange beast is this?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feiyu smiled and said, "This isn't a strange beast, it's a sacred beast!"

Ye Chen looked surprised. "A sacred beast?"

This was the first time he had ever heard of this thing; just the name itself sounded extraordinary!

Lin Xiao took over the conversation:

"So-called sacred beasts are exotic creatures bred through dozens of generations of artificial breeding. Because they consume rare and precious natural resources and energy-rich foods for a long time, these little guys possess superhuman strength from birth and can unleash energy attacks at will. Some with outstanding talent even awaken talents similar to those of humans!"

"Compared to humans of the same level, they are born with stronger bodies, greater endurance, and longer lifespans. If properly trained, they can become the guardian beasts of their clans!"

"However, these sacred beasts are usually kept in secret realms and are the exclusive treasures of the strong; ordinary people cannot see them."

Ye Chen asked in confusion, "Then how did this sacred beast end up being auctioned off?"

Lin Xiao smiled and said, "I don't know about that."

Before Ye Chen could ask any more questions, Liu'er in the audience had already given her answer.

"Everyone, as you can all see, this is a sacred beast named the Taotie Beast, whose strength after reaching adulthood is comparable to that of a Martial King!"

"Its origin is a shattered secret realm, which our employer was fortunate enough to acquire. We have already examined it, and this gluttonous beast has pure blood, without any pollution, and its health is absolutely guaranteed!"

"If properly nurtured, he will surely become a Martial King in the future!"

"Gentlemen, such opportunities are rare. Seize them; this might be the key to your rise!"

"Alright, without further ado, the starting price is one hundred million, and each bid must be at least ten million. Bidding begins now!"

As Liu'er finished speaking.

Spotlights began to illuminate the field.

Two hundred million...

Three hundred million...

Six hundred million...

The price soared and soon exceeded three billion.

However, after that price was exceeded, the bidding gradually decreased.

It took half a day for someone to raise their paddle, and the bid wasn't much, only a few tens of millions.

It is foreseeable that the final transaction price of this sacred beast will not exceed four billion.

Ye Chen was somewhat curious, "Why are there so few sacred beasts that can reach the Martial King realm after adulthood?"

Lin Xiao curled his lip in disdain. "Kid Ye, do you think sacred beasts are so easy to raise? Just the food they eat is more than most people can afford. The resources required to raise one sacred beast are enough to raise three Martial Kings!"

"Huh??? There are still people buying them?"

Lin Xiao sighed helplessly again, "Although it consumes a lot of resources, it is undeniable that this thing can steadily grow to the level of Martial King."

"Is that so..."

Ye Chen seemed to be deep in thought.

Is the food expensive?

It didn't seem that expensive to him.

There's a lot of food?

There's no limit to the amount of items in the store!

If he could raise a Martial King-level sacred beast, he would have a lot more leverage!

Thinking of this, he spoke again: "Grandpa, how long is the nurturing period for a sacred beast? How long does it take for it to grow into adulthood?"

Lin Xiao pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "Um... that's not necessarily true. It depends on the type of sacred beast. Some take decades to reach adulthood, while others take only one or two years."

"Where is that gluttonous beast?"

"Hmm... take the middle value, roughly ten years or so?"

"Would feeding it something to speed up its development speed up this process?"

"It should... be okay."

"What are the side effects of eating too much?"

Lin Xiao's face darkened.

"You keep asking me, how would I know! I've never raised one before!"

Ye Chen's lips twitched, and he shut his mouth.

Lin Feiyu and the three women couldn't help but cover their mouths and giggle.

……

While the two were talking, the bidding price for the Taotie beast below the stage had reached 38.7 billion.

The bidding became less frequent, with only one person raising their paddle every few minutes, and the bids were not high, around one or two thousand.

Liu'er hesitated to strike the hammer.

As the final item in this auction, she was somewhat unwilling to only get this price.

There were more than a dozen pieces taller than it, which is completely inconsistent with the grandeur of the final lot.

Even if she didn't want to, she had to face reality.

"38.7 billion per transaction, are there any friends willing to offer a better price?"

No one spoke; the hall was completely silent.

"38.7 billion twice! Everyone, this is your last chance!"

After he finished speaking, the room remained completely silent.

A hint of disappointment flashed in Liu'er's eyes as she slowly raised the wooden hammer in her hand.

Just as she was about to strike...

A spotlight suddenly shone into the Lin family auction room on the second floor.

"40 million!"

A light immediately lit up in Liu'er's eyes.

It's surpassed four billion!

Everyone else in the room looked toward the Lin family's auction room.

Ye Chen held up the sign in his hand, his gaze calmly fixed on the Taotie Beast below.

"It's a young man, not that Lin Xiao guy!"

"Who is this? What are they doing in the Lin family's room?"

"To have such wealth at such a young age, go and find out which family's young master this is."

"This young man looks familiar?"

……

Some people who didn't understand the situation started to discuss it.

Those who knew him, however, all harbored their own ulterior motives and remained silent, watching his performance quietly.

Below the stage, Liu'er looked excited.

"Four billion at a time!"

"Are there any friends who are even higher?"

"Forty billion twice!"

"Four billion, three times! Sold!"

"Bang!"

The gavel fell, and the transaction was complete.

This time, she screamed with particular gusto.

"Alright, this Nine Star Auction has officially come to a close. Liu'er thanks everyone for your cooperation and support. Later, Patriarch Liu will host a friendship banquet in the main hall. Everyone is welcome to attend!"

After speaking, Liu'er bowed and slowly retreated behind the curtain.

The next second, the lights in the venue came back on, illuminating everything around them.

Some people left the auction hall one after another and headed towards the main hall.

Such gatherings of bigwigs from all sides are rare occurrences. Taking a stroll around might just bring in some cooperation for your family or faction. It won't waste much time anyway, so why not?

Second floor, inside the Lin family's auction room.

Ye Chen and the others did not leave, but were handing over the proceeds from the Dragon Kingdom currency and the auction items brought by the staff.

Ye Chen immediately transferred 43 billion to Lin Xiao, as had been agreed upon beforehand, with the profits split 40/60.

Lin Xiao didn't refuse and accepted it without hesitation. He had done enough for Ye Chen, so he felt no guilt about taking the money now.

After deducting expenses and profit sharing, Ye Chen's total benefit this time is 25 billion.

With the remaining 25 billion, he now has exactly 50 billion in his bank account.

In addition, there is a young sacred beast.

Ye Chen turned his head and looked at Bai Ningbing and the other woman holding the little guy with obvious affection, and nodded to himself.

Trading four billion for a sacred beast is definitely a good deal!