Honestly, Yang Feilong was a bit troubled, because besides the high-grade spirit stone, the five raw stones he bid on could yield over eight hundred million in jade!
His expenditure was four hundred million, equivalent to a net profit of over four hundred million!
All those jades were high-quality, and the last piece of jade could be resold for five to six hundred million, serving as a shop's ultimate treasure. Selling it off would be a shame, but if he didn't, what should he do?
Because his storage ring was already full!
"If only I had tried to borrow my master's storage ring!" Yang Feilong regretted inwardly.
His master's storage ring was much larger than the one he obtained.
Yang Feilong closed his eyes and pondered for a while. He decided to replace some of the larger, similarly-valued jades in his storage ring that were less valuable than these pieces. Selling those could fetch three to four hundred million, which wouldn't be conspicuous and wouldn't attract hatred!
After all, his final bid was four hundred million; others would see that and think he even lost a little.
With that thought, a flash of joy crossed Yang Feilong's mind: "That's how it'll be!"
Thus, Yang Feilong paid for the five raw stones, borrowed a room, moved the stones in, and began to cut them himself.
Many who wished to see Yang Feilong cut the stones were quite frustrated by this.
Not long after, Yang Feilong emerged and discussed with the auction house to have them sell on his behalf, paying a 2.5% handling fee!
Hearing that Yang Feilong intended to auction items, many were surprised. So many good things to be auctioned directly? While the profit wasn't huge, compared to gambling on raw stones, many preferred the straightforward, clearly priced sales. Even if the profit was smaller, it was safe!
Raw stones were highly unpredictable; one cut could lead to a massive profit, or a drastic loss. No one knew the ultimate outcome!
With the money in hand, Yang Feilong felt relieved. It was just a simple bag containing a few low-grade spirit stones, a mobile phone, and other items.
All the important things were in the storage ring.
"Not counting the treasures in the storage ring, the cash has increased from five hundred million to seven hundred and fifty million!" Yang Feilong mused to himself.
Many people assumed Yang Feilong had lost over twenty million in his final bid, but in reality, Yang Feilong had swapped out some jades, and overall, he had profited. Furthermore, his storage now contained a priceless high-grade spirit stone!
In a society where low-grade spirit stones were in high demand, a high-grade spirit stone worth over ten thousand low-grade spirit stones was completely astronomical!
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"How could there be only so much? It doesn't add up!" Koizumi Mai's eyes flickered.
He felt it was unrealistic!
The items he had bid on yielded treasures worth two hundred million, but the items Yang Feilong put up for auction, though valuable, didn't exceed two hundred million. This was clearly unreasonable.
"Divinate Yang Feilong's wealth for me!" Koizumi Mai asked his subordinate, a diviner, in a low voice.
"I did a quick divination earlier; the ring he's wearing is a storage ring!" the diviner said, his eyes flickering.
"A storage ring?" Upon hearing this, Koizumi Mai's eyes lit up.
The next moment, he thought of something.
"Storage rings are extremely rare in our Yamato country! Our Yenin Group only has a few high-ranking members with them. He actually possesses one too! Good, very good! This fellow actually stored the truly valuable treasures in his storage ring. No wonder, no wonder he wanted to explain himself. He didn't want to expose this secret. Unfortunately, he didn't count on me having a diviner!" Koizumi Mai's eyes gleamed.
At the same time.
Among the crowd from the Black River Group, Janis frowned and said to James Bond, "I don't know why, but I always feel like there should be more than just jade worth over four hundred million! And, the color of one of the jades auctioned was different from what Tian Chuang saw before!"
"Of course, it's different. He's wearing a storage ring, just like this one I have!" James Bond said, touching the storage ring on his hand.
This storage ring actually belonged to his superior; because they needed to purchase a massive amount of jade this time, the boss lent it to him.
"A storage ring?" Janis's eyes were filled with disbelief.
"So, whether it's for the storage ring, the treasures within it, or to avenge our fallen subordinates, this Yang Feilong must die!" James Bond's eyes glinted with an eerie, bloodthirsty light.
He didn't even have a storage ring!
Now that he had an opportunity to acquire one, how could he let it slip away?
Storage rings are precious!
Each storage ring is an invaluable item because they are so difficult to craft. Whether in Long Country, Mei Country, or Yamato Country, there have been individuals capable of crafting storage rings, but even with such individuals, forging these items is as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
Firstly, the materials. Secondly, the mastery of spatial energy is required.
Spatial ability users, spatial ninjas, spatial ancient martial practitioners.
Such beings are extremely rare talents; one might not appear for many years. Once they do, they are individuals with unparalleled talent, so why would they waste too much time crafting storage rings? Because making them is time-consuming and energy-draining!
Due to these multiple factors, storage rings, though they exist, are very few and rare. Moreover, these items are truly too convenient, making each one invaluable. One hundred million? Ten billion?
It's hard to say.
For those who need them, a hundred million or ten billion wouldn't be easily sold unless under special circumstances!
And for those who don't particularly need them and don't particularly desire them, they wouldn't spend eight or nine hundred million to buy one!
"Brother Yang, don't rush off! Our company's top leader wants to speak with you!" As Yang Feilong was preparing to leave with the two women, a figure approached him.
It was Xu Kang.
"Your leader?" Yang Feilong was taken aback.
"I'm from Xingyang Group, and my uncle is too!" Xu Kang said in a low voice.
"Uh." Yang Feilong was quite surprised.
Yang Feilong had seen Xu Kang before but hadn't spoken to him. He didn't expect Xu Kang to approach him proactively and reveal that both he and his uncle belonged to Xingyang Group.
"I'm just an intern! So I can't say too much!" Xu Kang said helplessly.
"Intern." Yang Feilong chuckled, "Your status isn't important, but people from Xingyang Group are extraordinary!"
"Hehe." Xu Kang rubbed his head, looking a bit embarrassed.
At this moment, Yang Feilong looked at Xu Kang, then turned to Luo Feixue and said, "Feixue, why don't you go with Xu Kang!"
His words were not explicit, but the meaning was clear: Xu Kang belonged to Xingyang Group, and if Luo Feixue went with Xu Kang, she would receive protection from Xingyang Group and wouldn't have to risk adventuring with him.
"Brother Yang, don't you want me anymore?" Luo Feixue asked pitifully.
"......" Yang Feilong was helpless. Miss, please don't be like this!
I'm doing this for your own good!
I feel like I'm surrounded by enemies now. The Yenin Group, the Black River Group, they all seem to want to get me. Following me is playing with your life!
"I'll be good! Don't send me away, okay? Please!" Luo Feixue clasped her hands together, wearing a pleading expression.
"Alright!" Hearing this, Yang Feilong felt quite helpless and nodded in agreement.
"Thank you, Brother Yang!" The little girl immediately became excited again.
Yang Feilong secretly shook his head. This girl truly doesn't realize the danger she might encounter following me.
If his cultivation hadn't broken through, even if Luo Feixue had begged, Yang Feilong would have sent her away. But now, he had sold all his treasures. Although he had money, money was the hardest thing to steal. He might not encounter so many enemies now, right?
Besides, he planned to take the two women and slip away under the cover of darkness!
Perhaps, by the time those people looked for him, they wouldn't be able to find him anymore!
Of course, these thoughts flashed through Yang Feilong's mind. First, he would meet the top leader of Xingyang Group and see what they wanted to discuss. If they were willing, could he and Li Yufei join them? It wouldn't be a problem even if they had to pay some money.
Under the night sky, outside the auction house, Yang Feilong met the top leader of Xingyang Group, Xing Yangkong, in a coffee shop.
He was a middle-aged man who looked very refined.
Yes, his surname was Xing, a very rare surname!
From his surname, it could be inferred that Xingyang Group likely belonged to the Xing family!
"May I ask what business Senior has with me!" Yang Feilong asked politely with a smile, but without subservience.
"Now, multiple forces are targeting you!" Xing Yangkong looked at Yang Feilong and said with a smile.
"Senior is joking. I have nothing on me now except a card. Even if they target me, they won't get anything," Yang Feilong said with a shrug and a helpless tone.
His words were superficial; he meant that besides some money, he had nothing else. Everything had been sold. It was true he had made some money, but getting the money from his card wouldn't be easy, and even if they did, it would only be a little over seven hundred million. To the people of those major powers, it shouldn't be considered much.
"I won't speak too directly! Consider this a warning: the ring! I know it, but others might not," Xing Yangkong smiled, took a sip of coffee, and slowly said, "You can consider paying four to five hundred million for my protection!"
Upon hearing this, Yang Feilong's eyes narrowed slightly, and his body trembled slightly.
The other party hadn't spoken too directly, but he had given a hint. The ring, meaning the other party knew his ring was a storage ring!
"Four to five hundred million?" Yang Feilong fell silent.
Four to five hundred million, was it a lot?
Not much, and not little either!