As the potted spider plant was auctioned off to a good start, several other rare items from different planets followed.
Whether it was an old-fashioned machine or purely natural vegetation, everything was easily auctioned for a high price.
By the end, each auction item's price did not fall below eight million star coins, making Lu Mingming feel that her membership card with a ten million star coin limit was completely inadequate. Coupled with her entire fortune of one million, it was merely a drop in the bucket.
Should someone of her poor status even participate in an auction?
Lu Mingming was devoid of thought.
A staff member nearby, seeing Lu Mingming hadn't bid on anything for a while, asked curiously, "Are you not satisfied with the items in this auction?"
Because those with SVIP status never lacked money, the staff member naturally didn't consider this possibility.
Lu Mingming forced a smile. "I haven't seen anything I particularly want yet."
The staff member kindly offered, "Is there something you desire? I can help you inquire. SVIPs have this special privilege."
Lu Mingming pondered for a moment. "Are there any related to treating ancestral gene disease? I was thinking of helping my cub with his genetic condition."
The staff member immediately looked at the little white tiger with pity.
Poor little thing.
"Please don't worry, I'll go and inquire now and do my best to help you succeed in this matter."
After thanking them, Lu Mingming's gaze returned to the auction hall.
During the break, a staff member approached the auctioneer and whispered something in their ear.
When the auction resumed, the auctioneer held up a delicate, diamond-encrusted treasure box and announced:
"This auction item is extremely rare. It is the only drug capsule developed by the research institute to date for treating ancestral gene disease, with uncertain side effects. Therefore, guests will bid their own prices, starting at 2 million star coins, with increments of no less than 50,000 star coins.
Now, let the bidding begin—!"
As the words fell, bids erupted, quickly reaching the 5 million star coin mark.
Despite the lack of official confirmation that ancestral gene disease could be completely cured, no one present was willing to miss this opportunity.
The biggest flaw for beastmen during their evolution was the inability to guarantee a normal lifespan without genetic diseases.
Even knowing that much of it was likely false, there were still a significant number of beastmen who flocked to it.
Lu Mingming's heart warmed, then quickly cooled as she calculated the gains and losses.
First, the side effects of the medication were unknown.
Second, the final price of the drug capsule needed to be considered.
Third, the issue of distribution of the capsules needed to be addressed, as she had two young cubs at home suffering from gene disease.
Hesitating, Lu Mingming raised her paddle and tentatively placed a bid.
"6 million."
As soon as the SVIP box placed a bid, the other auction attendees quieted for a few seconds. Just as Lu Mingming thought she could acquire the drug capsule, a bid came from the adjacent box.
"7 million."
An increase of 1 million directly.
Lu Mingming gritted her teeth. "7.5 million."
The adjacent box responded without hesitation: "8 million."
Sensing Lu Mingming's urgency and indecision, the little white tiger signaled that he needed to go to the restroom and then quietly slipped away.
Upon leaving, he directly transformed into human form and put on a custom-made suit before heading to the consultation desk.
The staff member, seeing an unfamiliar guest, cautiously approached, ready to inquire. Orlanarnal decisively presented his SVIP identity card, and the discreet staff member led him to the fifth private box.
Should she bid again?
Lu Mingming clenched the bidding paddle in her hand, momentarily hesitant.
A sharp male voice from the adjacent box declared his identity, "I advise you not to compete with me. I must have this item. Also, I am Gudfen's nephew. If I'm unhappy, I can buy you outright and send you to my bed tonight."
As soon as the words were spoken, sounds of men and women laughing and playing came from the adjacent box.
A look of disgust involuntarily appeared on Lu Mingming's face. She quickly wrote down a bid of 10 million on her paddle.
As soon as the paddle was raised, the male voice followed: "11 million."
Lu Mingming sneered and changed it to 15 million.
If she couldn't get this capsule today, she would make this man pay for his words.
"I'm telling you not to go too far, 16 million!"
The male voice was clearly becoming flustered.
This capsule had reached market price, and far exceeded the value of one million star coins.
Just as Lu Mingming was preparing to withdraw, she heard another bid from the SVIP box.
"18 million."
The voice was casual, carrying a familiar deep, magnetic tone that Lu Mingming recognized.
Lu Mingming subconsciously turned her head to look, but was blocked by the thick wall.
...Was it the person she was thinking of?
"Crash—"
The crisp sound of a shattering wine glass echoed through the entire auction hall.
"Who the hell are you?! 19 million!"
"20 million."
Orlanarnal leisurely sipped the red wine in his goblet, a hint of coldness flashing in his ice-blue eyes.
Can't handle this guy?
The man claiming to be Gudfen's nephew finally lost his temper and issued a stern warning.
"Room A-5, right? Very good!"
After 20 million star coins, no one else bid. Not only were they afraid of offending an SVIP, but the capsule was also not worth this price. Why not do them a favor?
The atmosphere remained tense for three seconds before the auctioneer joyfully announced the deal was closed.
Orlanarnal, having secured the capsule, immediately transformed back into the little white tiger and happily returned to Lu Mingming's private box.
As soon as he entered, a staff member tactfully told Lu Mingming, "The capsule was purchased by room A-5. If you have anything else you'd like to auction, feel free to ask me, such as food, clothing, precious materials..."
Lu Mingming took out the matcha cookies she had made.
From the transparent packaging, a fragrance of milk mixed with a subtle green aroma wafted out.
She desperately needed money and couldn't miss out on the items she wanted later. "I brought this, can you estimate its price?"
The staff member took a bag of cookies and left, returning less than ten minutes later with a tall, thin appraiser.
"Hello, I am the appraiser for this auction house. We can offer a base price of 4 million star coins for the cookies. The transaction commission is 8:2. If you have no objections, we can sign the agreement immediately."
4 million!!
That was close to the base price of the spider plant that was auctioned at the beginning!!
If she were to bring her homemade food for auction in the future, how much would she earn?
To prevent it from being a scam, Lu Mingming cautiously read through every word before signing, confirming it was legitimate.
Reaching a mutually satisfactory outcome, the appraiser handed her a business card.
"You can come to us for any other food items in the future. I am Liu Xiang, and I look forward to our next collaboration."
Liu Xiang arrived quickly and left just as fast, his actions being decisive. In the next segment, Lu Mingming's matcha cookies were presented.
Lu Mingming nervously touched her earlobe, her heart pounding.
"Today's little interlude~"
The auctioneer picked up a bag of soft, fragrant matcha cookies, his slender, pale fingers caressing the cookie bag.
"According to the appraiser, this bag of matcha cookies is provided by a private collector.
It has not been publicly sold on the market yet, but a food recommender streamer from the main planet has publicly given it a high score of 4.9. The taste is slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste, giving a fresh sensation of being close to nature. If everyone likes it, you can bid and try this deliciousness~"
Hearing the name of the food recommender, whispers erupted in the auction seats.
"Really? Has anyone tried it? Is it delicious?"
"I watched that live stream. The food recommender said he got it as a lucky draw from a small planet streamer. I heard they called it Xing Fu Xing? Probably a small star in the wilderness, the kind that even aircraft can't find their way to."
"Hiss—4.9 is indeed very high. As far as I remember, he hasn't given a score higher than 4.5."
"Don't buy them, let me! I'm willing to suffer this hardship."
Seeing the enthusiastic discussions in the auction seats, the auctioneer licked his fiery red lips and joked, "If I weren't an auctioneer, I might be sitting in the auction seats, competing with all of you for this bag of matcha cookies~
The starting bid is 4 million star coins, with increments of no less than 50,000. Let the bidding commence!"
As soon as the words fell, the bidding calls never ceased.
Compared to bidding over 10 million, which was a mere speck of dust relative to their vast fortunes, if not for the presence of three SVIPs bidding for the gene disease capsule, the price would likely have doubled.
The main planet, being a hub for the wealthy and a paradise for aristocrats, was not lacking in rich people.
"5 million."
"I'm buying this for my child, please let me have it, 6 million."
"I'm poor and jobless, you can give it to me! 6.3 million."
"A bunch of poor ghosts, 7.6 million!"
The prices escalated rapidly, and the enthusiasm never waned.
Truly, am I the only poor person.
Lu Mingming wore a look of sorrow, but in her heart, she wished they would add a few more million.