CHAPTER 819: CHAPTER 556: LIU ZHENG: WHAT IF EVERYONE WANTS IT

"I offer an Aken Gemstone!"

A dwarf clad in a "robe," with thick hair and a beard braided in bunches, shouted loudly.

His words caused an uproar throughout the venue.

"Are you crazy?"

Even the penguin couldn’t help but ask.

What is an Aken Gemstone? It is the treasure of the dwarf clan, the uncrowned king of all gemstones.

The treasure collected by an Ancient Red Dragon in its lifetime might not even match a tenth of an Aken Gemstone.

Although the first tears of the mermaid princess are considered treasures for some Immortal Species, they still fall far short compared to the Aken Gemstone.

"I’m not crazy at all."

The dwarf pulled a box out of a pouch at his waist, then opened it, and the dazzling light immediately drew everyone’s attention.

The pure and brilliant white light was magnificent yet not harsh, flowing in the air like milk.

And the colorful light surrounding the white light adorned the Aken Gemstone with a vibrant scarf, making it look like a gorgeously dressed, stunningly beautiful girl.

Although, this girl’s figure was excessively petite.

"Hoo~"

Upon seeing the gemstone in the box, only the size of a small fingernail, the crowd let out a collective sigh.

Although a small fingernail’s worth of Aken Gemstone is still worth a fortune, the gap from the initial anticipation was too great.

"What’s with the sighs? Who said the Aken Gemstone has to be as big as a human head?"

The dwarf said righteously.

"Moreover, if I really brought that Aken Gemstone, could anyone here afford to trade for it?"

"Hoo~"

What the dwarf said made sense, but it didn’t stop the crowd from sighing at him again.

"Mr. Liu, do you need appraisal services?"

The hologram asked.

"What appraisal services?"

"It’s like this, if the seller is unsure of the value of an item up for auction, we can provide an appraisal service, but there is a certain appraisal fee."

The hologram explained.

"How much?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Ten thousand per appraisal."

The hologram replied.

"That’s quite a scam."

He said sincerely.

If this auction doesn’t end, he’ll go bankrupt.

"That’s because you’re useless, you silly human."

The French Plane Tree seized the opportunity to taunt.

Of course, it wasn’t entirely a personal attack.

To participate in this auction, one has to be either a well-versed collector or be brought in by someone.

Even if there are unfamiliar items, at most there would only be a dozen or so.

A nightly expense of tens of thousands is just a drizzle for these collectors.

And although Liu Zheng has a bug-level system, it was unreliable, making it difficult for him to recognize these extraordinary items.

"Honorable Mr. Delago~"

Liu Zheng rolled his eyes and drawled.

"Twenty thousand per appraisal."

The French Plane Tree said without even looking up.

"Tch. Do you have an all-inclusive service?"

He asked the hologram.

"Yes, get a membership card and enjoy free appraisal services."

The hologram replied.

"How much?"

"One million."

"Tsk, of course, there’s no merchant without craftiness."

Liu Zheng gritted his teeth and said.

He thought he had made a fortune twice and wouldn’t run out of money before the instance ended, but it turned out that it still wasn’t enough.

"If Mr. Liu doesn’t have enough money, I can contribute a bit."

The hologram offered proactively.

"No need, no need, I have plenty of wealth."

Having just completed a commission and then asking for help to get a membership card, he wasn’t thick-skinned enough for that.

Liu Zheng reluctantly handed over one million to the hologram, which then placed the million into a box.

The banknotes vanished, and a pure gold card appeared in the box.

"Hmm, shows a bit of conscience."

He weighed the membership card in his hand, satisfied, and said.

The membership card had no other markings, just a design of four penguins striking poses and a serial number.

Three penguins stood in the front based on height from tall to short, based on body type from thin to thick, posing as if about to take flight, smiling radiantly.

The host penguin stood in the back, arms crossed, with a wicked and arrogant grin.

"How about a little introduction?"

Liu Zheng showed some interest.

"Sure. On stage is our big boss, the leader of the Penguin Team, called Captain. The tall and thin one is the second boss, the intellect and tech specialist of the Penguin Team, called Kawas. The medium-built one is the third boss, the power and demolition specialist of the Penguin Team, called Ding... sorry, called Rick. The remaining one is the fourth boss, the cute specialist of the Penguin Team, called Rookie."

The hologram introduced each in turn.

"Ah, a demolition specialist, I think I could get along with your third boss."

He raised his eyebrow and said.

"Uh, I suggest you don’t, Mr. Liu."

The hologram replied.

"Why not?"

"Boss Rick’s mental state is very unstable; it’s been sent to mental hospitals several times. I worry you might get eaten by it the moment you meet."

The hologram explained.

"Recurring illness, sometimes stable, sometimes not?"

"No, it’s always been unstable. The other three penguin bosses have had to rescue it each time."

The hologram said.

"Impressive."

"Please wait, the appraisal result is out."

The hologram paused and then began to speak.

"The Miniature Akon Gemstone can serve as an eternal light source when held and can enhance Light Magic to some extent. It can also draw upon the gem’s internal power to replenish magic power when needed."

"Furthermore, it can serve as material to craft other extraordinary items. If crafted by a Dwarf artisan, additional effects can be obtained."