I Inherited 5,000 Years of Family Property-Chapter 1223 - 1217: Am I Not Worthy?
According to the information Zhang Menglong obtained, the scale of this auction is unprecedentedly large. The Haotian Chamber of Commerce started preparing for this auction three years ago.
The auction venue is chosen to be in a region called the Land of Chaos, which is almost as large as a major human city. While not extraordinarily vast, those who thrive here are certainly not simple characters.
The place is a mix of all kinds, not only with people from various human powers but also with Demon Beasts and Sub-humans. Even members of the Holy Church of Shadow can frequently be found here, and conflicts and deaths are common occurrences.
Among the most powerful forces on the Haotian Continent, several have their main bases here. After all, the more dangerous a place is, the greater the opportunity it presents. Being able to dominate here almost guarantees freedom anywhere else.
"Menglong, although we already know the location of the auction, entering the venue is not a simple matter."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Because to control the scale and ensure the quality of participants, the Haotian Auction House uses an invitation system. Only those with an invitation letter are eligible to attend. But they’ve already determined the participants and sent out invitation letters three years prior to each auction."
If it were in Feng Cong’s previous days, he would have just barged into the Haotian Auction House with his blade, and the other side probably wouldn’t dare to even let out a fart. Even with the Haotian Auction House’s background on the Stigma Continent, they had no qualification to act arrogant in front of Feng Cong back then. They would even have to address him as Venerable Feng upon seeing him.
But now a tiger fallen to a flatland is mocked by dogs; he is only in the Heaven-breaking Realm. Even recklessly burning his Life Pattern might barely push him to the peak of the God-breaking Realm, but if the remaining Life Patterns are completely exhausted, even if he retrieves the lost fragments of Life Patterns, he would never return to his peak state.
"What? There’s an invitation letter? Our Anti-Pornography Task Force doesn’t qualify?" Zhang Menglong questioned, "Do we have one?"
The Martial Artist responsible for intelligence shook his head, "Our Anti-Pornography Task Force has always been very low-key, without any fixed address. Even if they wanted to invite us, they wouldn’t be able to deliver an invitation letter."
"Is that the issue? This is clearly an attitude problem," Zhang Menglong said discontentedly, "If they really wanted to, they could find a way to invite us. Clearly, they don’t regard us from the Anti-Pornography Task Force at all!"
"Are we weaker than other sect forces? I should go and ask them why other forces received invitations, and we from the Anti-Pornography Task Force did not. Do they look down on us? If I don’t get a reasonable explanation, I’ll shut them down on the spot!"
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The Land of Chaos is situated in the middle ground between Humans and the Demon Beast Dynasty, located on a very wide plain, and is also at the crossroads of several top dynasties and Demon Beast tribes.
Despite the animosity between Humans and Demon Beasts, their trading interactions are very frequent. Over 75% of trade exchanges between Humans and Demon Beasts happen through the Land of Chaos, resulting in an extremely prosperous commercial environment here.
The population of the Land of Chaos is also very large. This vast population naturally creates a substantial demand for trade and commerce. Whether it’s Martial Arts Techniques, Miracle Elixirs, Demon Beast corpses, Divine weapons, or rare treasures, as long as you have money, this place will find a way to acquire it for you.
One particular business is almost entirely monopolized by the Haotian Chamber of Commerce. On one hand, they sell the various goods purchased here, and on the other hand, they buy items from other Martial Artists and Demon Beasts at low prices, then sell them at higher prices to those in need.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with this business approach as it’s determined by supply and demand, and relatively speaking, the purchase and sale prices from the Haotian Commerce Guild are reasonable. Coupled with their background, in this domain, few dare to compete with them, and no one even has the financial capacity to do so.
"Their power is indeed very strong!" Zhang Menglong and Feng Cong walked into the Land of Chaos, where even the officers in charge of collecting entry fees are part of the Haotian Commerce Guild.
With more than a month to go before the auction begins, Zhang Menglong has plenty of time to slowly deal with them. Of course, if they are wise enough to deliver the invitation letter directly, Zhang Menglong can overlook things.
"Menglong, this place has been incredibly lively lately. When I came last time, the flow of people was about half of what it is now."
"Considering it’s a grand event that happens once in a century, many people come with the idea of gaining insight, so naturally, there are more people," Feng Cong laughed, "Come on, the Haotian Chamber of Commerce is in the center of the Land of Chaos. That’s a tower thousands of meters high, practically a department store."
Indeed, at the heart of the Land of Chaos, a towering sky-scraping tower immediately captured Zhang Menglong’s attention. The tower has hundreds of levels, each offering different goods. If you can’t find what you’re looking for at the Haotian Chamber of Commerce, the chances are slim you’ll find it elsewhere.
"Wow, it’s lively!" The gates of the Haotian Chamber of Commerce were bustling with vehicles and pedestrians, showcasing the thriving business.
"I heard that the Haotian Chamber of Commerce has a daily revenue of tens of millions of Martial Crystals, which is more than what a typical Eighth Grade sect could get even by selling everything." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢
"What about their profits?"
"Approximately 10% to 15%, and that’s just from this Land of Chaos trade market. Adding up the entire Haotian Continent, they are practically a super money-making machine!"
Even though Feng Cong comes from a more advanced world with more knowledge, when it comes to making money, they still pale in comparison.
"How much money did you bring?" Zhang Menglong asked Feng Cong.
"Do I look like someone with money to you?" Feng Cong shamelessly replied, "We should enjoy life while we can..."
"Alright, stop with the sayings. Are you trying to rely on me?"
"Hehehe... Save a person and see it to the end, deliver the Buddha all the way to the west. Menglong, you’re the head of the Anti-Pornography Task Force, this bit of money should be nothing to you, right?"
"..."
Zhang Menglong led Feng Cong directly into the magnificent hall of the Chamber of Commerce. While Zhang Menglong seemed okay, Feng Cong’s shabby beggar-like outfit clearly made him stand out from the surroundings.
"Excuse me, is there anything you need?" a Chamber of Commerce employee approached and asked.
"Please get me your manager, I have something to ask him!" Zhang Menglong spoke with an authoritative tone.
"Please wait a moment!" The confidence and arrogance in Zhang Menglong’s speech left the employee uncertain, for her superiors repeatedly emphasized never to underestimate anyone and to never neglect any guest, as even a beggar in ragged clothes might be a super expert.
Soon, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious clothes arrived.
"Gentlemen, I am the manager of this Chamber of Commerce. Is there anything I can help you with?" the middle-aged man observed Zhang Menglong and Feng Cong, puzzled as to why such a young man and an elderly beggar required his attention.
"I heard that your esteemed Chamber is organizing an auction soon. My friend and I would like to attend and are requesting two invitations."
"I’m sorry, gentlemen. Invitations were distributed over three years ago, and those qualified should have already received them."
"What do you mean?" Zhang Menglong frowned, "Are you saying we’re not qualified to receive an invitation? Are we unworthy?"
