Urban's Fury: The War Dragon God-Chapter 1300: Extravagant Wealth

"Twenty billion."

Xiao Rang remained expressionless, as if he had just thrown away two hundred bucks. Lin Dong didn't fall behind in the slightest.

"Thirty billion."

Hiss.

The battle between the two great families left the smaller families and loose cultivators dumbfounded, swallowing quietly as countless obscenities raced through their minds.

They all started to doubt whether they were at the same auction venue.

They used to think, with several billions, even more than ten billion, they were at least billionaires, able to walk domineeringly in the secular world. But here in this small town under Kunlun Mountain, they finally realized what it meant to be poor with a few billion.

Previously, those throwing out several billion, ten billion, they could still bear it, feeling at least they were in the same dimension.

But now, it was truly a battle between immortals, and even just listening to it made their poverty evident.

No wonder people regard them as part of the Ten Great Families; just look at the degree of their extravagant spending.

"How rich are these two families, bidding in hundreds of billions? And these are just two Dan Formulas."

A loose cultivator remarked, dumbfounded.

The family head of a small family nearby sneered coldly, "Fool, this isn't just about the Dan Formulas anymore, but a battle for supremacy between the Lin Family and the Xiao Family."

"The Lin Family is newly risen, surging fiercely in the past few decades, wielding a powerful Sword Control Technique in Ancient Martial Arts. In the last three Kunlun Sword Competitions, the Lin Family's performance has been unparalleled."

"Moreover, the family head of the Lin Family, Lin Dong, is skilled in business, directly expelling family members unsuitable for cultivation to establish a foothold in the secular world, attracting many powerful secular families to serve them. Just providing a few entry spots annually brings immense resources."

"Through this model, the Lin Family not only has power but also financial strength. Otherwise, how could they securely sit as the top of the Ten Great Families?"

"Hmm, if that's the case, why would the Xiao Family disrespect them so much?"

"You just don't get it, do you? The Xiao Family is an old established family with deep roots. Although they haven't risen as quickly as the Lin Family in recent years, after repeatedly being overshadowed by the Lin Family, Xiao Family began making changes."

"The family head of the Xiao Family is not soft either. Back in the day, he directly eliminated a few brothers to take the position, later clearing out some old hardliners so that only his voice would be heard within the family. Although this took time, the Xiao Family's subsequent rapid development is in no way inferior to the Lin Family."

"And the Xiao Family is cunning. They targeted the Xinglin Medical Sect, secretly sending people to study medicine there, learning many of the Medical Sect's secrets, all of which benefited the Xiao Family greatly."

"It seems something happened back then—the genius sent by the Xiao Family betrayed them, leaving a letter for the Medical Sect, revealing that all these years they had been serving others instead."

"Oh, and then?"

"Then nothing. The genius didn't return to the Xiao Family and vanished without a trace. The matter ended with that."

"After all, the people of the Medical Sect are benevolent, dedicated to serving society and saving lives. Naturally, they did not make a big fuss for justice and had to reluctantly accept the situation."

"The biggest beneficiary from all this was the Xiao Family."

"The way you put it, the Xiao Family is quite something."

"Yes, they certainly aren't nice, so let them fight it out. No matter who wins, it doesn't have anything to do with us. Let's just enjoy the show."

Undoubtedly, the battle between the two families had pushed the price of the two Dan Formulas to astronomical levels, quickly approaching the five hundred billion mark.

Converted to Federation Coin, this number alone would suffice to make it into the world's wealth rankings.

It was clear just how wealthy and powerful both families were.

"Family Head Lin, continuing like this is a lose-lose situation for both our families. Why bother?" Xiao Rang said while raising the bid, though now the increments were in billions rather than hundreds of billions.

Lin Dong snorted coldly.

"What I, Lin Dong, set my sights on, I've never failed to obtain."

"Hah, when I was young, I had a similar temperament. The positions I desired and the things I wanted, if I couldn't get them, I would destroy them."

"It seems, Family Head Lin, you and I are similar." Xiao Rang said with a smirk, turning to look at a manager from the Golden Jade Pavilion. "Is the Xiao Family's name not worth a hundred billion?"

"Of course, Family Head Xiao's reputation is worth it. However, matters of the Golden Jade Pavilion are not for me to decide, so necessary collateral is still required."

"As long as Family Head Xiao signs here, the loan contract will take effect immediately. Additionally, it's not just one hundred billion. If repaid within the stipulated time, not a penny of interest will be incurred."

"Heh, the Golden Jade Pavilion really dares to earn any kind of money." Xiao Rang mocked coldly, but the manager's expression remained unchanged. The battle between the Lin and Xiao families directly benefited the Golden Jade Pavilion.

As for being scolded, it didn't matter at all.

Although Xiao Rang's words might have been harsh, he still signed the confirmed loan agreement.

The manager glanced at the promissory note, "Please press your fingerprint as well."

Xiao Rang snorted; having already signed, adding a fingerprint didn't matter. After pressing it down, the manager smiled, "Mr. Xiao, you now have access to a credit of two hundred billion immediately."

After speaking, the manager turned and left.

Xiao Mei stood nearby, looking at her grandfather. "Grandfather, is it really worth the fuss over two Dan Formulas? The bidding has already exceeded five hundred billion. Even for miracle pills, this is a bit much."

Five hundred billion is no small amount; even Xiao Mei, who lacked much concept of money, understood it was putting a strain on Xiao Family's resources.

Looking at his most beloved granddaughter, Xiao Rang said, "Once the arrow is on the string, it has to be released. This isn't merely a fight over two Dan Formulas anymore."

"There has long been a rivalry between the Lin and Xiao families; consider this auction a preliminary skirmish."

"Grandfather, I suppose the Lin Family will also borrow a large sum like us, right?" Xiao Mei asked.

"I have a sense of how much the Lin Family possesses. Hmph, if I, Xiao Rang, can't have it, even if someone else does, I will make them suffer financially."

Xiao Rang sneered.

He held a certain advantage in this situation because the Lin Family was currently the head of the Ten Great Families, so they had no retreat. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

If he acquired the Dan Formulas and the Lin Family failed, it would signal a decline for them, and no longer would the Lin Family dominate among the Ten Great Families, forcing choices upon others.

If he couldn't acquire them, the several hundred billion debt would cause significant disruption in the Lin Family's operations.

After all, the Xiao Family acquiring the Dan Formulas would be converted into profits, but the Lin Family obtaining them would merely stash them away, rendering these funds unproductive.

Filling a hole of hundreds of billions wouldn't be easy.

Once internal issues arise in the Lin Family, it's the Xiao Family's opportunity.

Old ginger is indeed spicier, Xiao Rang was seasoned and astute, not the least bit foolish.

But just as both completed their loans with the Golden Jade Pavilion, preparing for a showdown, a familiar voice pierced the air.

"No more bids? Then I'll make one."

"Ten billion."

"In Federation Coin."