Chapter 2240: What Kind of Demon Showdown Is This?
"1001 trillion!"
"Tsk~ 1500!"
"2000!"
"2001 trillion!"
At this moment, the bidding inside the Jinxiu Convention Hall went completely insane, quickly skyrocketing to an unimaginable astronomical figure!
Anyone unaware would think it was a bid for a rich mining area!
The Silicon-Based and Bose Body dared to bid because they had capital returning to them, while the Insect Race, though a bit unable to afford it, had to bid!
Jiangnan and Boss Pang had someone else to foot the bill, so they were fearless!
The five sides were locked in a fierce battle in the hall, none willing to back down!
Only Xuance beside them had a completely green face, his fingers nearly digging through the Nulu Nulu big sofa!
(ꐦ꒦ິ益꒦ີꐦ)
Stop yelling already! My personal little treasury is about to be emptied!
If reincarnation pills existed in this world, I'd eat ten or twenty pounds of them!
Even the other bidders in the hall gasped as the price soared, some even pulling out their intelligent brains to record this historic moment!
Chong Feiyu tugged at Jiangnan's sleeve and shook her head.
Jiangnan was also sweating profusely. At this rate, the Silicon-Based and Bose Body showed no sign of relenting—they could afford to play this game!
The price could rise to any ridiculous level, but his side had limits!
Once it exceeded Xuance's psychological tolerance, the guy would just quit!
If he'd rather abandon his clone than pay, then we'd be stuck with the bill!
Continuing like this, the possibility of securing Mining Zone 666 was very slim!
So Jiangnan immediately sent a telepathic message to Pang Badi:
(ﾉ)ಡ₃ಡ)"Whisper whisper whisper... Then do this later, got it?"
Pang Badi's eyes shot wide open. He shuddered, his face turning white, and his mouth twitched as he quickly replied:
=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇)"Holy shit? This... is this reliable? If something goes wrong, we won't get the goods, and we'll lose our lives too!"
Jiangnan chuckled: (๑՞̫՞)"Relax! When have I ever screwed you over?"
Pang Badi's face darkened: (̿▀̿̿Ĺ̯̿̿▀̿̿)̄"Most of the time..."
Jiangnan: (•́ω•̀٥)
I can't even argue with that!
But there was no other choice now. Pang Badi had to do as Jiangnan said.
He roared:
($Ŏ益Ŏ)ﾉ"Damn! I bid 3000 trillion!"
Those words caused an uproar throughout the hall!
But Yingshi remained unfazed:
(*͡■‸■͡*) "3001!"
This number was still within his acceptable range.
Venus was about to bid, but Pang Badi lost his temper and jumped onto the table!
($･ˇ益ˇ･)"Enough! All of you shut up! This is going nowhere! The price could rise to ten thousand trillion! Since we all want Mining Zone 666!"
"Why not switch to a fairer method of competition? Whoever lasts the longest gets the right to obtain Zone 666! The losers accept defeat and must not bid further!"
All eyes were now on Pang Badi!
Venus sneered:
(¯ิ⇀¯ิ☫)"Even ten thousand trillion—so what? I can still afford it! If you can't, then drop out early and stop making a fool of yourself here!"
Pang Badi grinned:
($՞ټ՞)"Oh? Can you afford it? Of course I know! The Bose Race, as the First Sequence, can certainly play this game!"
"But if I recall correctly, dividends from the Star Mine Bureau come at year's end, right? The yield value of leaving ten thousand trillion in your hands for that period, versus giving it to the Star Mine Bureau for a year, is completely different!"
"After all, money makes money! If you insist on spending extra and being the sucker, I don't mind!"
Venus's smile gradually faded. Pang Badi was right—it was more worthwhile to keep the money in her own hands.
At this moment, Jiangnan provocatively looked at Venus:
(ꐦ°᷄д°᷅)"What's wrong? The old rich woman doesn't dare to compete? Afraid of being crushed? The glorious First Sequence has such low spirit?"
"Boss Pang? Whatever method you have, just say it. I'm quite interested, little brother."
Thus, Jiangnan stepped forward just to spite Venus, making his motive unsuspicious.
Chong Ruhua and Chong Siyu also breathed a sigh of relief. If it was just price competition, the Insect Race couldn't afford it. Using another method was fine.
"Let's hear it?"
Pang Badi twisted his neck: "On our Blue Star, there's a tribe called the Karbu Tribe. Their way of greeting is a big slap! Whoever slaps harder, whoever can take it, is the toughest!"
"Since everyone is so determined, why don't we each send someone, stand in a circle, and slap each other clockwise?"
"Whoever can't take it drops out! No using abilities to dodge! How about that decides the winner?"
When this rule was announced, even Gulak was stunned!
Damn it, slapping each other's faces? Boss Pang wants to secure Zone 666 so badly he's thrown his face away?
Atiya's mouth twitched too. What demonic customs does Blue Star have? Who would play such a game?
Omega and Alpha looked at Pang Badi in horror. Has the boss lost his mind? What a terrible idea! Doesn't he want to live?
Pang Badi was also uncertain inside. Don't I know it's a terrible idea? Jiangnan came up with it!
Jiangnan laughed loudly: (⌒ꇴ⌒;)"Direct enough! I like it! I'm in! What about you, Venus? Dare to participate? If you have the guts, stand behind me—I'll beat you to death!"
Venus gritted her teeth in anger:
(งᵒ̌皿ᵒ̌)ง"What kind of showdown is this? Whoever wins or loses still gets slapped in the face?"
How could a noble Bose Body allow someone to slap their face?
Pang Badi sneered: "This is fair! If you don't even have that determination, why bother participating in the bidding conference?"
Just then, the sisters Chong Ruhua and Chong Siyu stood up abruptly, a vicious grin spreading across their faces. The muscles on their arms swelled to become thicker than their waists!
Veins bulged, and they raised their fists, producing three sonic booms!
ᕦ凸(๑מּൠמּ)凸ᕤ"I, Chong Ruhua!"
ᕦ凸(๑ຈൠຈ)凸ᕤ"Chong Siyu, will join!"
This type of duel is perfect for the Insect Race! We'll slap your head off!
Pang Badi stumbled back in shock, trembling inside. Damn, I'm starting to regret this!
Everyone's gaze turned to Venus.
Her face darkened, and the Glazed Horn on her head flickered as she contacted Danding.
After a moment, a smirk appeared on Venus's face:
(¯ิ̫¯ิ☫)"Ha~ I'll withdraw. I can't bear to use my flawless face for slapping!"
"Mining Zone 666—if you want it, I'll let you have it!"
Clearly, she had received instructions from Danding. Danding had decided to force Chong Bishi to hand over the Paradise Realm; it was only a matter of time.
Spending so much money for a mere safety measure, and getting slapped and humiliated—it wasn't worth it.
So Venus chose to withdraw. The face of the Bose Race is worth more than anything.
Yingshi turned to look at Venus.
In his calculations, acquiring Zone 666 was also a safety measure.
But Venus's actions already indirectly indicated her determination to force Chong Bishi to surrender the Paradise Realm.
Thus, the significance of obtaining Zone 666 was greatly reduced.
After weighing the pros and cons, Yingshi still opted to participate.
It was just a mechanical prosthetic body—if he won, he gained a safety measure; if he lost, he lost. It was worth a try.
As for face, it wasn't a consideration for the Silicon-Based.
(*͡■_■͡*) "I'll join."
With Venus out, the remaining four sides all chose to participate—the outcome was self-evident.
But at that moment, Jiangnan turned his head, spat on the ground, and looked contemptuously at Venus:
(◕ˇ～ˇ◕)"Tch~ Boring. Didn't even dare to join. Didn't you say you wouldn't let me take a single contract away from here? Why aren't you sniping me?"
Venus laughed instead: "Go ahead and fight for it. I'll have someone collect your corpse."
Jiangnan shrugged: ╮(•́ω•̀)╭"Do you think I'm stupid? You've quit, so why would I bother? I only bid to annoy you. Teehee~"
Venus glared: (ꐦ°᷄益°᷅)"You..."
[From Venus's resentment value +1009!]
[From...]
Jiangnan's smile twisted gradually:
(ಡ̫ಡ〃)"Go ahead, brothers, fight it out. I'll just watch from the side. I'll let you have the opportunity to show your faces."
Jiangnan also withdrew.
Xuance looked as if he was about to cry, even glancing at Bulaike's back with a touch of gratitude.
Withdrew? Good!
Now I don't have to be the sucker and spend those 3000 trillion!
However, Pang Badi stood frozen on the table!
=͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪‧̣̥̇) Withdrew?
Jiangnan withdrew? How can you withdraw?
If you withdraw, what am I supposed to do?
Yingshi, Chong Ruhua, and Chong Siyu had already walked to the stage and were waving at Pang Badi.
Chong Ruhua: ᥬ(๑מּൠמּ)凸ᕤ"What are you standing there for? Come on! Wasn't this your idea of a fair duel?"
Chong Siyu opened a fist as big as a rice cooker and grinned fiercely:
ᥬ(๑ຈൠຈ)凸ᕗ"It's an honor to personally crush your little brain!"
Pang Badi: !!!
(இ益இ$)No, no, no! This is a death match!
Jiangnan looked puzzled: (๑◔～◔ิ๑)"What's wrong, Boss Pang? Go on! This is a rare opportunity!"
[From Pang Badi's resentment value +666!]
Jiangnan is indeed a huge scammer!
Omega and Alpha were cheering for Boss Pang:
(งᵒ̌◠ᵒ̌)ง"Go for it, Boss! I know you can do it! The future of humanity depends on you!"
(｡･ˇʖ̫ˇ･)"Go ahead without worry! If something happens to you, I'll take good care of Haitong Mining. Teehee~"
Pang Badi's face darkened totally. You pair of disloyal dogs! Damn it!
($･ˇ口ˇ･)☛"What do you mean 'go for it'? How could the boss himself do such a thing? Of course you two subordinates will go in my place!"
"The Insect Race sent two big shots! We can't lose face! You two—go! Fight on behalf of humanity!"
Chong Ruhua's forehead vein bulged:
ᥬ(ꐦຈൠຈ)凸ᕤ"It's big sister!"
Chong Siyu laughed grimly:
ᥬ(ꐦמּൠמּ)凸ᕤ"Now there's not only official enmity but also personal grudge!"
Omega and Alpha began to tremble!
(☍益⁰。)"Boss! If you want to kill us, just say it outright! No need to be so roundabout! I'm scared!"
Pang Badi glared: "Stop dawdling! Go! Humanity will remember your contributions!"
Jiangnan secretly snickered and started sending telepathic messages on the sly!