26: Chapter 26 The Terrifying Black Card

Ten million!

This number, like a heavy bomb, exploded throughout the exhibition hall!

Gaze after gaze of incredulous shock focused simultaneously on Ning Yuan.

Ten million federation credits?

Just to buy an unknown egg whose species couldn't even be determined?

This was no longer just being wealthy; this was simply madness!

One must know that even pet eggs labeled with King-tier potential only had a normal market price in the millions.

This youth had increased it tenfold the moment he opened his mouth!

There was a high probability he would lose everything.

Even if you're rich, that's not how you play!

For a moment, wails of despair filled the exhibition hall.

I hate rich people!

Jiang Mingyue's lips pursed slightly. As she looked at the back of the youth before her, a trace of distraction flashed in her eyes.

For some reason, she suddenly felt that this guy... seemed quite handsome.

Opposite them.

The expressions of the people from the Stone Python Clan changed instantly.

Shi Ling, the leader, was so angry her pretty face turned icy. She sneered, meeting him head-on.

“Twenty million!”

Steward Hu Wan's breathing became incredibly rapid at this moment.

Twenty million!

Could it be... that he was going to strike it lucky today and close a deal with earth-shattering performance?

If this transaction went through, he might be able to use this merit to move up further within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion!

He was extremely excited, his eyes fixed intently on Ning Yuan as if screaming silently.

“Bid! Hurry up and bid!”

On Ning Yuan's face, however, there was still that playful expression.

He extended two fingers and waved them at Shi Ling.

“Two hundred million.”

Tenfold again!

He didn't even bother to increase the price bit by bit with the other party, directly using a crushing posture to raise the price to an inconceivable height.

In the end, he returned Shi Ling's previous words to her exactly as they were.

“If you can't afford it, get lost.”

“Whoa—!”

The entire venue was in a complete uproar!

Some of the young girls present were already looking at Ning Yuan with eyes full of infatuation.

So handsome!

This aura of spending money like water and being matchlessly overbearing was simply irresistible!

Steward Hu Wan's eyes turned red instantly, his whole body trembling with excitement.

Meanwhile, the people of the Stone Python Clan were completely infuriated.

They had originally just wanted to trip Ning Yuan up, collect some interest first, and disgust him.

But now, they were the ones being pinned down by the other party, unable to back down gracefully!

Shi Ling's beautiful face was now rising with anger. She stared at Ning Yuan and said word by word:

“Very well.”

Then, gritting her teeth, she announced a number that made everyone choke.

“Two billion!”

Similarly, it was also tenfold!

Everyone's breathing stopped at this moment.

Jiang Mingyue also took a deep look at the Stone Python Clan girl opposite who was already getting worked up, then gently tugged at Ning Yuan's sleeve and whispered a piece of advice:

“Boss, forget it.”

This 'Boss' was the first time she had called him that with genuine sincerity.

“For an egg, it's not worth it.”

This price had already far exceeded the Moon Shadow Celestial Fox's apparent value.

Of course, it still couldn't compare to its true value.

It was just that there was no need to be so ostentatious.

Yet, she hadn't given up in her heart.

“Hmph! Daring to snatch something this Saint has set her eyes on, you're simply courting death!”

In her past life, several Saints of the Stone Python Clan had died at her hands. How dare a few mere little snakes act so insolently before her?

At worst, once they left the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, she would just find an opportunity to snatch it back!

Ning Yuan, however, gave her a reassuring smile.

“It's fine. As your Boss, I said I'd give it to you, and I definitely will.”

That tone was leaking with overbearing dominance.

Then, he turned his gaze back to the opposite side.

“Twenty billion.”

It was still just as nonchalant, as if he weren't talking about twenty billion federation credits, but twenty dollars.

This time, everyone felt as if they had been struck hard on the forehead by a bolt of heavenly lightning.

Steward was completely dazed, feeling his body become light as if his soul had left his body.

The youths of the Stone Python Clan opposite him widened their eyes in even more disbelief.

This guy really dares to play this big?

Twenty billion federation credits!

That was the entire net worth of a long-famed Martial King expert!

Just to... buy an egg?

Shi Ling, who had been acting relatively calm, finally lost her poise at this moment, her voice becoming somewhat shrill.

“Have you gone mad?”

Ning Yuan's response was simple and direct.

“If you're poor, don't bid.”

Shi Ling went crazy with anger on the spot, her full chest heaving violently.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

“Fine!”

“I'd like to see how you're going to produce that twenty billion!”

She said with a sneer.

In her view, the other party was 100% slapping his own face to make it look fat—bluffing!

The Stone Python Clan youths behind her also let out mocking laughs.

Everyone's eyes focused on Ning Yuan once again.

Steward Hu Wan's heart was also trembling violently.

He was in a bit of a difficult position, like riding a tiger and unable to dismount.

Too much money isn't necessarily a good thing sometimes.

This youth before him definitely had a significant background.

If handled poorly, it might lead to big trouble.

But the greed brought by that earth-shattering performance ultimately gained the upper hand.

He spoke tentatively: “This little brother, you see...”

Ning Yuan gave him a deep look and chuckled.

“Stop looking. There isn't enough money in the Light Brain, so I'll swipe my card.”

Twenty billion was indeed just pocket change to him.

But he didn't want to be a sucker.

The money is right here.

Do you dare to swipe it?

Steward Hu Wan's heart was still thumping like a drum.

This youth before him was truly too calm.

But when the words 'swipe card' were spoken, his heart still gave a sudden jolt.

One must know that in this current interstellar era, Light Brain transactions had long since become universal, and physical cards had basically become a thing of the past.

But there are always exceptions to everything.

Some special cards, because of their rarity, had instead become symbols of even more distinguished status.

However, he still harbored a trace of wishful thinking.

Until—

Until that black-gold card, crafted entirely from an unknown material and printed with only a simple star logo, appeared between Ning Yuan's fingers.

Boom!

Steward's brain instantly went blank.

His legs went weak, and he slumped uncontrollably to the ground, his whole body trembling like a sieve, his lips turning deathly pale.

“This... this... this card is...”

He stammered, unable to even utter a complete sentence, his face filled with endless terror.

Seeing this, everyone was bewildered.

Ning Yuan still had that calm expression. He looked down at Steward on the ground and spoke in an indifferent tone.

“Steward Hu, swipe the card.”

Originally, a simple transaction should have ended long ago.

You just had to break the rules and pull some 'highest bidder wins' auction.

Since that's the case, don't force me to use my influence to suppress others.

The value of the Starry Sky Bank Supreme Black-Gold Card needs no explanation; those who understand, naturally understand.

This twenty billion, although small change, was still earned by my own mother through hard work.

It can't just be wasted like this.

“This gentleman! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! It's my fault for not recognizing greatness! I was possessed by greed!”

Steward knelt directly on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing to Ning Yuan.

He was completely panicked.

He knew that he had caused a catastrophic disaster today!

The consequences would be incredibly severe!

Ning Yuan just looked at him calmly without saying a word.

Just then, an old voice filled with anger came from the attic.

“You dog who can't distinguish right from wrong!”

“The reputation of my Myriad Treasures Pavilion for thousands of years has been ruined by an idiot like you!”

A robust old man in gray robes walked quickly down from upstairs and, without a word, kicked the still-kowtowing Steward away.

As it turned out, a clever attendant sensed that something was wrong and went upstairs in advance to notify the Pavilion Master.

The old man came before Ning Yuan and bowed respectfully.

“I am Ni Dahua, the Pavilion Master of the Flame Dragon City Myriad Treasures Branch. My lack of discipline today has made me a laughingstock before you. Please forgive me!”

He had only caught a brief glimpse of that black-gold card from upstairs just now, and it had scared him into a cold sweat.

The terrifying nature of this card was far more horrifying than anyone present could imagine!