Chapter 992: Chapter 765: No Need to Rush, I’ve Got Gains
“Sir, I sincerely want to participate in your auction.”
Hearing Mu Fan’s voice, the stern middle-aged man smiled and fiddled with a smooth aqua crystal stone in his hand.
“Which level 3 or higher faction are you an heir to?”
Mu Fan’s mind froze for a moment.
According to the information he had on faction divisions, the Galaxy Federation and the Gardot Empire were considered level 6 factions, the highest echelon in this universe.
The Dark Dominator Solomon was classified as a level 5 faction according to the universal standard.
The Hinchlo Business Alliance was also a level 5 faction.
Known as the Tech Star Capital, the Barnard Star System was a level 4 faction.
And a level 3 faction, at the very least, occupied over five highly developed planets as a small duchy.
In the Galaxy Federation’s perspective, this would be a significant noble with five-planet territories, comparable to the real aristocracy of the two Councils and the administrative planet.
And Mu Fan, is he one of them?
Definitely not.
“I’m not,” Mu Fan admitted, “Isn’t the auction system based on the highest bid? I’m willing to pay a high price for items, which should count as a performance for you and your auction house, right?”
“Haha~” The stern middle-aged man finally laughed, but it wasn’t a friendly one, “You must be a foreigner, aren’t you…”
Without waiting for Mu Fan to speak, he continued speaking, “Auctioning for money is a very basic principle. But at the New Moon Auction, that doesn’t apply.”
“Because…we don’t lack money.”
“There’s a café upfront, reasonably priced, with Yunmei Star’s specialty aromatic flower coffee. You can leave after enjoying a cup.”
After saying this, the stern middle-aged man didn’t even leave his name and simply walked back into the passage with his hands behind his back.
The way he looked down on Mu Fan with his words and actions was obvious and didn’t need hiding.
The arrogant tone was crystal clear when he spoke.
These are words only someone with strong confidence would utter.
We don’t lack money.
In the Hinchlo Business Alliance, a place often known as the Universe’s Capital of Wealth, uttering such haughty words suggests an astonishing level of financial prowess.
“Sir!”
Mu Fan suddenly took a step forward, reaching out his right hand, seemingly to persuade.
However, the speed of his outstretched hand might have been too fast, causing the mechanical guardian to react even quicker.
Bang!
Mu Fan’s palm firmly grabbed the opponent’s arm, and a loud sound echoed from the collision between flesh and steel.
The mechanical guardian wanted to forcibly fling Mu Fan away.
However, Mu Fan’s single hand held the nearly fully metallic arm tightly, and although his legs were pushed slightly backwards on the ground, with a slight twist of his foot, he remained unmoved.
The terrifying force came from the mechanical guardian’s arm, channeled through solid bones into the earth, seamlessly dissipating the energy.
The stern middle-aged man, who turned upon hearing the commotion, replaced his dangling monocle and squinted at the standoff between Mu Fan and the mechanical guardian.
“Quite some strength, but…”
“This is private property of the New Moon Auction, and if you trespass, I have the right to kill you.”
The cold tone was uttered from the middle-aged man’s mouth.
At the same time, the force coming from the mechanical guardian’s arm seemed ever-increasing, as if limitless.
Mu Fan listened as Black quickly updated him on the decryption progress, while the smartwatch on his left hand was radiating warmth, indicating that Black was frantically mobilizing computing resources.
85%, 90%…100%!
Seemingly ignoring it, Mu Fan, after a standoff of five seconds, lightly laughed while looking at the indifferent, stern middle-aged man, took a step back, and released the mechanical guardian’s arm.
But just as his hand was withdrawing, the mechanical guardian’s left arm suddenly accelerated outward.
Within Mu Fan’s sleeve, his arm swiftly transformed, achieving a steel-like state, and blocked in front of him with lightning speed.
Bang!
A loud crash sounded as if two pieces of steel collided, faintly echoing with metallic resonance.
The stern middle-aged man’s eyebrows twitched, and finally, an unusual look appeared on his face.
“No offense intended, just…wanted to know this gentleman’s name.”
Mu Fan casually positioned his right arm in front of him and smiled with composure. At this moment, he was poised, neither humble nor arrogant, with his forearm supporting the heavy mechanical guardian’s arm without any discomfort.
“Interesting, it’s been over half a year since anyone could withstand Iron Guard’s casual punch. I am Xiu Ming of the New Moon Auction Guild, you can call me Mr. Xiu Ming.”
Mr. Xiu Ming seemed to be formally assessing Mu Fan, his eyes shifted slightly, and he casually remarked, “Young man, are you interested in working for our guild? With a full-area pass of the Hinchlo Business Alliance and a permanent residency on Yunmei Star, just three years of work for the guild, and they’re yours.”
Mu Fan smiled, slightly shook his arm.
With a bang, a faint mist ring burst from his sleeve, bouncing back the mechanical guardian’s arm. Both Mu Fan and Mr. Xiu Ming saw the ripple of air caused by Mu Fan’s action.
“Thank you for the offer, but I just came to make a purchase.”
Mu Fan’s voice carried a similar arrogance.
Xiu Ming blinked, the intention to recruit dissipating quickly, blandly said, “Please leave now.”
What a monetary kingdom, the aloofness of personal warmth is almost excessive…
The corner of Mu Fan’s mouth lifted in a curve as he nodded.
Then he turned and left directly.
[Infiltration successful, acquired the first Light Computer benchmark of New Moon City.]
[Iron Guard: Exclusive guardian of New Moon Auction, production source unknown, component content unknown, only simplified overly central control device, combat power equivalent to Martial Arts Grandmaster, weight 1.2 tons. Endurance exceeds level 28!]
In Mu Fan’s steady steps, his well-proportioned back appeared in Mr. Xiu Ming’s eyes, and the stern middle-aged man merely sneered.
Opportunities, he’d only give once, to someone utterly unaware of what power the New Moon Auction truly represents.
Brute force…
Here, it’s the least valuable thing.
When Mu Fan returned to where they’d split up, White Hair and the chubby guy were already waiting.
The three exchanged glances and shook their heads slightly.
This gesture was self-explanatory.
It seemed this trip wasn’t going smoothly.
The chubby guy spoke first, “The gatekeeper was like a block of wood, I found three people, and without being a member, they wouldn’t even entertain questioning.”
White Hair glanced at Mu Fan, “And you, boss?”
Mu Fan replied, “Same, invitation-only system, non-members aren’t answered at all. I just met an employee named Xiu Ming who showcased the auction’s strength to me.”
“A single mechanical guardian with the prowess of a Martial Arts Grandmaster, heh.”
Mu Fan smiled faintly, seemingly unaffected.
This time it was White Hair’s turn to speak, he chuckled, “No rush, young master has a discovery.”
“%*#…Excuse me.”
Suddenly, an odd accent came from behind, not understood at the front, only the last two words meant to ‘let by’, naturally prompting the three to step aside.