Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 1316 Star Sea (121)

This is life!

The sky is a clear blue, with a gentle breeze blowing. Wang Chen takes a sip of the iced drink in his hand, and can’t help but let out a contented sigh.

In front of Wang Chen is a long infinity pool, where two mermaids are frolicking around, occasionally splashing water onto his legs, bringing a refreshing chill.

Further away is green grass, a lake as emerald-like as a jewel, dense forests, and vast mountains!

After completing the rescue mission on Tampas Star and returning to Holy Light Star, Wang Chen moved from the villa lent to him by the Institute of Holy Light to the estate gifted to him by the Xu Family.

This estate, besides having a large luxurious villa, also boasts expansive plantations, pastures, and hunting forests, as well as a private lake spanning dozens of square kilometers.

Its value cannot be measured in Star Currency and belongs to the foundational wealth of a Noble Clan.

Xu Shaocheng truly spared no expense to save his own son.

Wang Chen has been living at this estate for a week now, completely relaxed.

Splash!

A mermaid bursts out of the water and lands right in Wang Chen’s arms.

This mermaid is Tang Mo, who embraces Wang Chen’s neck and kisses him sweetly.

She then rests her face against Wang Chen’s chest and sighs, "The vacation goes by so fast!"

Wang Chen smiles, holding her waist, "Just ask for a few more days off."

During this period, Tang Mo and Ming Mei have been accompanying him on Holy Light Star, living days envied by couples but not envied by immortals.

Tang Mo pouts, "I’ve already taken time off, asking for more would get noticed by my family, and that’d be troublesome."

If her family knew she took leave to vacation with her lover on Holy Light Star, the consequences would be unimaginable!

At this moment, Ming Mei also comes out of the pool, cuddling next to Wang Chen.

She, too, doesn’t want to part.

Wang Chen holds his two girlfriends and comforts them, "It’s okay, I’ll go back to Taiwu Star to accompany you both in a while."

He has other plans and can’t go back with Tang Mo and Ming Mei.

Moreover, the two girls worked hard to get into the Imperial First Military Academy, which carries their family’s hopes for them. Wang Chen couldn’t selfishly ask them to give up their studies to be with him.

Even though Wang Chen has the ability to care for them all his life!

"Okay."

Ming Mei nods obediently and also initiates a sweet kiss.

Wang Chen’s heart flutters, now ready to indulge, but his personal terminal on his wrist vibrates.

A contact request comes in.

He glances at it and, a bit discouraged, pats his girlfriends: "Get dressed, we have guests coming."

Half an hour later, a luxurious hovercar lands at the estate’s dock.

Two men and a woman step out from the car.

Wang Chen receives the three guests in the villa’s reception room.

One of them, a smartly dressed middle-aged man, bows respectfully and says, "Mr. Wang Chen, I am Chu Xing’an, the business manager of Jiashi Auction House. It’s an honor to serve you."

These three visitors are all from Jiashi Auction House, which ranks among the Empire’s top five, renowned for its strength in the industry.

Wang Chen contacted the people from Jiashi Auction House through Xu Shaocheng’s connections.

Otherwise, even if he is an Empire Major and a third-class noble, he wouldn’t merit a manager, an appraiser, and a legal consultant coming for in-home service from Jiashi Auction House.

"Alright."

Wang Chen nods and then places a box on the table, opening the lid.

As Jiashi Auction House’s business manager, Chu Xing’an is indeed knowledgeable. However, as he sees what’s inside the box, his pupils shrink suddenly, revealing a trace of shock.

The unassuming wooden box is filled with pieces of light purple crystals.

Chu Xing’an instantly recognizes that all these are Nether Crystals!

Nether Crystals are energy stones formed after the death of the Nether Tribe, possessing incredible physical properties. The Empire, after extensive research, has developed various high-end applications targeting Nether Crystals.

Currently, the Empire’s highest-end Combat Mech manufacturing cannot do without this special crystal!

Thus, Nether Crystals are classified as strategic resources by the Empire, banned from circulating on the market.

Private transactions, however, are not an issue.

A Nether Crystal, depending on its size, is priced from hundreds of thousands to millions in Star Currency.

Wang Chen’s box contains over a hundred Nether Crystals, valued at over a hundred million Star Currency!

The value is secondary; the main point is that these items are truly rare, and having such a quantity makes them even rarer.

Hence, Chu Xing’an couldn’t help but be moved, a gleam of excitement flashing in his eyes.

He carefully asks, "Mr. Wang Chen, do you plan to auction these Nether Crystals privately, or..."

Nether Crystals are not allowed public auctions, but private ones are a different matter.

"No need for private auctions."

Wang Chen waves his hand, "Just give me an appraisal, and I’ll sell them all to Jiashi."

"Alright."

Chu Xing’an suddenly feels like he’s been hit by a pie falling from the sky.

With proper handling, Jiashi Auction House could earn over 30% profit, and as the one managing the transaction, Chu Xing’an could receive a hefty commission!

The Nether Crystals are taken out one by one and placed on the table, appraised and priced by Jiashi Auction House’s appraiser.

After some busyness, Chu Xing’an calculates the total price and presents it respectfully to Wang Chen.

Wang Chen glances at it and nods, saying, "Alright then."

He had checked the current market price for Nether Crystals, and the appraisal offered was fair without overcharging.

Such large auction houses place great importance on reputation.

The legal consultant drafts a transaction contract on-site, with both parties signing it, completing the transaction worth over a hundred million Star Currency being credited to Wang Chen’s account.

Chu Xing’an prepares to leave, "Mr. Wang Chen, in that case, we will..."

"No hurry."

Wang Chen smiles and says, "I have more; aren’t you interested?"

"More?"

Chu Xing’an’s eyes widen suddenly, "How much more?"

Wang Chen claps his hands, "Mimi."

Tang Mo and Ming Mei both come forward carrying a large box, placing it in front of Chu Xing’an.

As the lid is opened, it turns out that it is also filled entirely with Nether Crystals, at least ten times the previous amount!

So many!

Chu Xing’an almost faints, his perspective on Wang Chen completely changed.

He previously thought he had gauged Wang Chen’s capabilities well, but now realizes he severely underestimated them.

This business manager from Jiashi Auction House can’t resist wiping the sweat from his forehead— the pressure is immense.

Wang Chen smiles silently.

He collected a large amount of Nether Crystals from the underground of Tampas Star, with the ones being sold to Jiashi Auction House only accounting for one-tenth in total, which is nothing significant.

Such items are of no use to Wang Chen, so converting them to cash is optimal.

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