The Omnistore System

Chapter 480: Into millions



"The currency will be in units, with the starting bid set at one million unit and a minimum increase of 100,000 units for each subsequent bid," Kevin announced as he uncovered the furnace. He didn't bother to gauge their reactions, confident in the value of the item. The system had left the pricing up to him, and he wasn't about to start low.

As he revealed the furnace, a reddish-brown structure with crimson streaks resembling cracks, he continued, "Behold the Magma Vein Alchemy Furnace. It's crafted from a material known as Crimson Vein Alloy, found in the deepest parts of the ocean. This alloy contains high concentrations of both Earth and Water qi, along with magma energy, making it ideal for an alchemy furnace. The Water qi ensures it doesn't overheat, while the magma energy allows for precise heat control, making it easier to treat herbs with unparalleled accuracy."

As the murmurs of admiration and surprise filled the room, Kevin allowed them a moment to take in the sight of the Magma Vein Alchemy Furnace. Once the initial buzz began to settle, he addressed the group.

"Now, before we begin the bidding, does anyone have any questions?" Kevin asked, his tone inviting but professional.

A hand shot up from the back of the room. The young man who raised it had an air of confidence about him, though his expression was polite and respectful. He was well-known among the alchemists of Lucima City—a rising talent who had garnered a reputation as one of the most promising students under Trita Sera, the only female Senior Alchemist in the city. His name was Rami Rivla.

Kevin nodded in his direction. "Yes, Mr.Rami. What would you like to ask?"

Rami stood up, his sharp features and piercing gaze commanding attention as he spoke. "Thank you, Mr. Kevin. My question is who made this furnace and can we also buy the alloy it is made from?"

Even if Kevin had more Crimson Vein Alloy, he wouldn't have sold it to them. He was already regretting having sold what he did instead of using it to make more furnaces. As for the person who crafted the furnace, Kevin didn't know them personally. He addressed the crowd with a measured tone, "I apologize, but I can't disclose any information about the individual who made this furnace. As for the Crimson Vein Alloy, unfortunately, the entire amount I had was used to create this furnace. The source I acquired it from only had a limited supply. However, if I manage to get my hands on more in the future, I'll be sure to inform you all." The crowd remained skeptical. Even though Kevin was telling the truth, cultivators were known for hoarding valuable resources for themselves, and everyone assumed Kevin was no different. Despite this, no one pressed further, and the few who examined the furnace confirmed its authenticity as an Immortal-grade item.

With the preliminaries out of the way, Kevin announced the start of the bidding. "The bid begins at 1.1 million units. Going once..."

"1.2 million units," Simu Teyan quickly called out, raising his hand, signaling his bid.

Kevin smirked as he noticed his employees watching from the sidelines, their smiles mirroring his own. The bid had already surged by a million units in just a few seconds, and their excitement was palpable. They knew that if the auction went well, they would receive bonuses. Although Kevin usually rewarded them with bonuses here and there, this time might be different, as he wouldn't earn any units from the sale. Instead, all the units would be converted into Omni Tokens from the auction.

Despite this disadvantage, Kevin didn't mind. The conversion into Omni Tokens was actually beneficial for him. Even if the furnace sold for just ten million units, he would end up with around 100,000 Omni Tokens—an impressive amount to earn in a single day.

However, it seemed that the final sum might exceed even his expectations. Just a few minutes into the auction, the bid had already reached 8 million units and was continuing to climb. Qela, determined to win, interjected with a raised voice, "Youngsters, you'll have other opportunities to acquire better furnaces. Let me have this one. I increase the to bid 8.5 million units." She increased her bid by 500,000 units in a single move, intensifying the competition. The younger generation wasn't about to let Qela have the furnace easily. Rami Rivla, with a smile that was anything but apologetic, spoke up, "I can't afford to miss this opportunity, especially since I might not see tomorrow. No offense, Miss Qela, but I'm bidding 9 million units." His bid increased by 500,000 units, adding more tension to the auction.

Qela, frustrated by Rami's counter, raised her hand again with determination. "10 million units," she declared, surprising some and amusing others.

Kevin's smile widened with excitement as the bid reached a point he was satisfied with. Anything beyond this was just a bonus. He announced, "10 million going once, going twice..." "10.1 million," called out a young female alchemist, adding a new twist to the bidding war. Kevin's grin grew even brighter. "Miss Rufina has entered the bid at 10.1 million units. Going once..." he said, but the bidding continued to climb higher.

The bidding continued with increasing fervor. Qela, not willing to concede easily, kept pushing her offers higher. "15 million units," she declared, her voice firm and unwavering.

Rami, not to be outdone, immediately countered, "15.5 million units." His expression was resolute, his eyes locked on the furnace as though it were the key to his future.

Rufina, equally determined, raised her hand once more. "16 million units," she said, her voice calm but with an edge of competitive intensity.

The auction room buzzed with excitement as the bids soared. Kevin watched with a satisfied grin, noting the heated competition between Qela, Rami, and Rufina. His employees, standing by, shared his enthusiasm, knowing that the higher the bids went, the larger their bonus would be.

Qela, clearly frustrated by the persistent challengers, threw her hand up again. "16.5 million units," she said, her voice strained but determined.