Chapter 27: One billion
In modern martial arts, the realms can generally be divided into three categories: External Force, Internal Force, and Transformation Realm!
The ability to project Internal Force outward is a hallmark of a master in the Transformation Realm.
Looking across the country, masters who reach the Transformation Realm are extremely rare, each one a true powerhouse. Even if Chasel Mills didn't have the status of the Northern Territory, his strength as a master in the Transformation Realm was something the Fields family couldn't afford to offend.With silent precision, he could take a life without a trace, showing no fear of guns or threats.
At that moment, Chasel Mills's status in Leonard Fields's eyes rose to an unimaginable height.
"So Mr. Mills is actually a master!" Leonard said, his voice filled with genuine fear and respect.
Beside him, Suzaku wore a playful expression.
A master in the Transformation Realm? If Aurelian Mills only possessed the strength of a master, how could he lead the most mysterious and powerful "Aurelian Army" in the country? How could he serve as the commander of the Northern Territory, suppressing the entire region and forcing everyone to bow down?
However, a hint of sadness flickered across Suzaku's face.
The living legend before them, still recovering from his injuries, was indeed only at the level of a master now.
Tyra was completely stunned, staring blankly at Chasel Mills.
Tyra, who had a keen interest in martial arts, naturally understood what it meant to harness inner strength and reach the level of a master.
"You can have pride and integrity, but never arrogance!" Chasel Mills said to Tyra with a calm demeanor.
Tyra clenched her teeth, a hint of shame flashing across her face.
"Leonard, Suzaku's strength is on par with mine; you can rest assured with Suzaku guiding Tyra," Chasel Mills turned to Leonard Fields again. "Of course, this is only if Tyra is willing."
"Of course, I'm more than willing!" Leonard fields replied, feeling both anxious and delighted by Chasel Mills's generosity.
At the same time, his mind was in turmoil.
Suzaku was also a master?
Since Chasel Mills said so, it must be true.
Two such young masters!
Leonard couldn't help but swallow hard.
Both Chasel Mills and Suzaku hailed from the North. Just how strong was the North?
And what kind of power did "Aurelian," the commander of the North, possess?
"I am willing to follow Master Suzaku to learn!" Tyra declared.At that moment, Tyra gritted her teeth and bowed to Suzaku.
Suzaku accepted the gesture calmly. Regardless of her strength, her status in the Northern military, or her noble family background, Tyra and the Fields family were simply beneath her notice. However, since Chasel Mills had arranged things this way, she would follow orders without question.
After the bow, Tyra turned to Chasel Mills, her demeanor shifting from haughty to respectful, though her eyes still held a hint of defiance. "Mr. Mills, I respect you, but I swear, one day I will surpass you!"
Chasel Mills nodded with a smile. "If you can surpass me, I would gladly become yourstudent!"
Tyra was not a bad kid at heart. Otherwise, Chasel Mills wouldn't have allowed Suzaku to mentor her.
...
After lunch, Chasel Mills took an hour-long nap. When he stepped out of his room, Suzaku was already waiting in the living room.
"Aurelian, we can set off now!" Suzaku announced.
Chasel Mills nodded and walked outside.
At the Qing Shui Mountain City scenic area, the bidding site was buzzing with activity!When Suzaku arrived, many distinguished guests were already present. Luxury cars rolled into the parking lot one after another, and successful individuals in tailored suits chatted and laughed, clearly gathered for the bidding event.
Among these elites, one figure stood out like a crane among chickens. Dressed in an expensive suit, his shiny bald head was particularly eye-catching. Even though he wore a friendly smile, it couldn't hide the fierce look on his face, making him appear somewhat comical.
As Suzaku's Hummer pulled into the parking lot, the bald man immediately recognized him and hurried over.
"Mr. Mills, you're here!"The bald man was none other than Huxley. He had received a notification from Chasel Mills, instructing him to participate in the bidding for Qing Shui Mountain City.
Huxley was confused. The government had set a base price of five hundred million! He couldn't even come up with fifty million, let alone five hundred million. Besides, he had inherited Billy's business, which wasn't in this line of work at all, and he had never considered such a venture.
However, since Chasel Mills had called him, he didn't dare to refuse. Moreover, Huxley had a bold idea brewing in his mind that excited him, so he eagerly brought his team and arrived early.Chasel Mills nodded. He then turned to Suzaku and asked, "Has everyone arrived?"
Suzaku Remi shook his head. "The flight was delayed, and they're on their way now."
"Then let'head in!" Chasel Mills replied, leading the way toward the bidding venue.
Huxley, feeling a bit confused, asked, "Mr. Mills, are we waiting for someone else?"
"You'll find out soon enough," Chasel Mills said casually.
Huxley decided not to press further. At this point, he was fully committed to sticking with Chasel Mills. Just the fact that Suzaku was driving that rugged Hummer, worth several hundred thousand dollars, made him realize he was in a league far beyond his own. With these connections, it was better to hold on tight and ride along with Chasel Mills.
As Chasel Mills entered the bidding hall with Suzaku and Huxley, a well-groomed man wearing gold-rimmed glasses arrived, surrounded by a crowd of admirers.
"Clayton Cain has arrived!" someone shouted,immediately recognizing the newcomer.
"I heard that this time, those few companies are just going through the motions. The others probably can't compete with the alliance of the Sun and Tang families," someone whispered.
"Not necessarily. I heard that Huaxing Real Estate plans to give it a shot; it all depends on who has the stronger backing!" Those in the know exchanged hushed words.
Of course, not everyone was privy to this information, and many were eager to jump in.
Just then, as Chasel Mills looked on with a hint of amusement, he spotted Clayton Cain approaching.
Clayton's expression shifted as he noticedChasel.
"What brings you here?" he thought, surprised.
"Long time no see!" Chasel said casually.
Five years ago, he and Clayton had crossed paths. That incident where he was set up had Clayton's shadow lurking in the background!
"It has been a while. I wonder how you've been these past five years?" Clayton said, his eyes narrowing slightly, a smirk playing on his lips.
"Thanks to you all, I've been doing quite well!" Chasel replied calmly.
"Since you've been doing well, I might just show some kindness and send you back to enjoy your life," Clayton said, his tone drippingwith sarcasm.
Clayton Cain adjusted his glasses and spoke slowly. Those who were confused looked curiously at Chasel Mills.
"Who is this person?"
"It seems like he knows Mr. Cain pretty well!"
One by one, the crowd cast curious glances at Chasel Mills.
"I'm looking forward to it!" Chasel Mills replied casually. "But before that, maybe you should check on how your brother is enjoying himself!"
At these words, a shadow flickered across Clayton Cain's eyes."Mr. Cain, the bidding is about to start!"
Just then, an assistant beside Clayton spoke up to remind him.
Three o'clock in the afternoon! The auction was set to begin on time!
Clayton nodded, glancing at Chasel Mills and then at Huxley. "Mr. Campbell, make sure the people below are managed well. We don't want them to end up like Billy Bruno!"
With that, Clayton headed straight into the auction hall.
Huxley looked at Chasel Mills, a hint of awkwardness on his face. It was clear that Clayton believed Chasel was brought here by Huxley.Only Huxley, having taken over Billy Bruno's position and territory, had the assets and qualifications to participate in this bidding conference!
"Mr. Mills..." Huxley said softly.
Chasel Mills wore a playful smile on his face. "Go on in!"
Once inside the bidding venue, Chasel Mills and his two companions casually found a place to sit.
Soon, the bidding for the Qing Shui Mountain City project officially began!
"Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am Naya, the host of this bidding conference..." After announcing the rules of the venue, thehost began to introduce Qing Shui Mountain City, a key amusement park project that Verdant City was preparing to develop.
Once the introduction was complete, she declared, "I announce that the bidding for this project has now begun!"
As soon as the host's words fell, someone immediately called out, "Five hundred and fifty million!"
Then, another voice chimed in, "Five hundred and eighty million!"
A representative from Huaxing Real Estate raised their bid, "Six hundred million!"
At that moment, Clayton Cain raised his paddle and directly quoted, "Eight hundred million!"In an instant, he raised the bid by two hundred million. Although the government had set a minimum price of five hundred million, the estimated transaction price was expected to be around eight hundred million.
If the price goes any higher, the profit margin will start to shrink!
Sure enough, after Clayton Cain made his bid, the room fell into a deep silence.
The representatives from Huaxing Real Estate hesitated for a moment before making another offer, "Eight hundred and ten million!"
"Eight hundred and fifty million!" Clayton Cain countered confidently.
This time, no one else dared to follow suit.The local wealthy families from Verdant City, led by the Fields family, had not participated in the bidding at all. It was clear they had no intention of making an offer now.
Seeing the silence in the room, the host announced, "The Cain family group has bid eight hundred and fifty million. Is there anyone else who wishes to place a bid?"
Some people below were eager to bid but simply lacked the financial capability. Meanwhile, those who could afford it had already reached private agreements with the Tang and Sun families and had no plans to participate.
After a moment, the host, noticing that no one else was bidding, declared, "Eight hundred and fifty million, going once!"
At that moment, Clayton Cain suddenly turned his head to look in the direction of Chasel Mills, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.
So what if you're here?
Charlotte Walker was right; in today's society, if you have no money, no power, and no influence, coming out of prison just means you're left to mingle with people like Huxley, who lurk in the shadows.
You can only pull a few petty tricks. In the face of absolute power at such a grand event, what can you really do? Do you think you're still the same person who once controlled the Beiqing Group? How laughable!
Moreover, it's already five years later. Even if you are still the leader of the Beiqing Group from five years ago, facing the Walker family or the Cain family now would only make you an easy target! Once the issues in Qingshui Mountain City are settled and I have the time, that will be when I settle the score with you.
A mere grasshopper like you can be crushed underfoot without a second thought.With that, Clayton Cain shifted his gaze away, no longer paying attention to Chasel Mills.
"850 million, going once, going twice. Is there anyone else willing to bid?" the host announced after a moment.
A confident smile appeared on Clayton's face.
Meanwhile, Chasel Mills turned to Huxley and declared, "I bid one billion!"
"Huh? What?" Huxley was taken aback.
He still couldn't figure out what Chasel Mills was doing at this bidding event. Initially, he thought Chasel was there to place a bid, but since entering, he had been completely silent.
Huxley thought he must have misheard.Just when the deal was about to be finalized, Chasel Mills unexpectedly asked him for a quote!
"Ten billion!" Huxley declared.
Chasel Mills frowned.
He didn't like to repeat himself.
"Alright." Huxley noticed the change in Chasel's expression and couldn't help but shiver, recalling Chasel's terrifying skills. He nodded repeatedly.
However, Huxley's face still paled.
Ten billion?
While he suspected that Chasel Mills might be wealthy and well-connected, could he really come up with ten billion?
"Eight hundred fifty million, going once..."
Just as the host was about to finalize the deal and Clayton Cain was even preparing to stand up, a voice suddenly echoed through the room.
"Ten billion!"
Ten billion?
Instantly, the room fell silent.
Then, an uproar erupted