Chapter 86.2
Editor: Jodi
The storm had yet to subside when the Gu Conglomerate’s Auction House announced an upcoming auction:
The Gu Conglomerate was about to hold a large-scale auction at their headquarters that was in Capital Star in three days.
And among the items on display would be a one-of-a-kind- high quality chicken-oil-yellow jadeite of the glass variety, along with various rare items and Grade 6 energy fluid.
However the final previewed auction item was something even more valuable: an energy fluid of a higher grade.
The moment this news came out, the public was in an uproar.
[Higher grade? Higher than top-tier Grade 6?!]
[Could it be…… a Grade 7 energy fluid?!]
[Whoa, Grade 7!!]
[Hiss, it’s been years since Grade 7 energy fluid has appeared. If I remember correctly, Grade 7 is the highest grade in the entire Empire!]
[Could it be a gimmick?]
[No way! Why would the Gu Group destroy their own reputation?]
[Heavens, this mysterious energy master is way too amazing!!]
[Who exactly is it? There are only so many master-level energy masters in the Empire, yet after searching, it’s none of them.]
[Ahhh, I want to know too! I’m going crazy—]
Within the two hours of the Gu Conglomerate releasing over a thousand electronic invitations, they were snatched up completely by the major families.
While those who didn’t manage to get one sighed and pulled every connection they had, all just for the chance to attend.
The combination of chicken-oil-yellow jadeite of the glass variety, as well as the Grade 7 energy fluid was enough to drive anyone crazy!
Although the Gu Conglomerate didn’t specify the grade of the energy fluid, everyone assumed it was Grade 7. After all, Grade 7 was the highest known grade. Was there even a possibility that it was Grade 8?
Of course not, because since the founding of the Empire, Grade 8 energy fluids had never appeared— it was close to the limit of purity.
So no one ever imagined that the final auction item would be a Grade 9 energy fluid, surpassing even Grade 8!
Gu Yuanzhao had just finished making arrangements when his light brain received a video communication from the Imperial Marshal.
And not surprised by this, he answered it immediately.
The powerful old man on the screen had a hint of dissatisfaction on his face: “Major General, didn’t we agree that half of the high-grade energy fluid would go to the military?
The military must have a share of such precious Grade 7 energy fluid!”
This was the first time the Marshal had been so anxious, what’s more his tone left no room for argument.
Such a precious item had to be placed in the military in order for its value to be realized well.
Grade 7 energy fluid was something that could save lives at a critical moment!
The esteemed Imperial Marshal was dying to get his hands on this mysterious energy master for the military and to offer him the best treatment and meet all of his demands— as long as he could extract Grade 7 energy fluid.
Status, position, money, none of it was an issue.
The old man signaled to his subordinate secretly, indicating that he should spare no effort in order to uncover the identity of this energy master, even if it meant offending the Gu Conglomerate.
This person was simply too important!
Then looking at Gu Yuanzhao, he emphasized again: “I’ve said it before, starcoins are not an issue. Even if we pay 20% or 30% above market price, it’s fine.”
Gu Yuanzhao waited respectfully for the Marshal to finish speaking before replying: “Marshal, I am also a member of the military, so naturally I haven’t forgotten our agreement. The energy fluids are ready, and I will deliver them myself tomorrow.”
The old man’s expression softened immediately: “There’s no need for you to go through all that trouble. I’ll send someone to pick it up right away.”
Gu Yuanzhao didn’t argue: “Very well. However, I have to inform you in advance that this time’s energy fluid package consists of three boxes of Grade 9 energy fluid.”
“What did you just say?!”
The eyes of the Imperial Marshal widened in shock, his breathing becoming rapid: “Grade 9 energy fluid?!”
Gu Yuanzhao: “That’s correct.”
The seasoned old man took a deep breath to steady himself, however even with all this, his voice trembled slightly: “In that case, I’ll…… come pick it up myself.”
Gu Yuanzhao froze: “Marshal, I can deliver it to the military—”
The old man interrupted him before he could finish: “It’s settled.”
He didn’t trust anyone else to handle something this important. He had to collect it himself.
Three boxes of Grade 9 energy fluid— this amount was simply too astonishing, not to mention the additional boxes of Grade 6 energy fluid.
Gu Yuanzhao and Bai Jing had discussed the matter, and had decided to auction two boxes of Grade 9 energy fluid off as the main items of this auction, then provide three boxes to the military.
The remaining five would be set aside for future auctions.
When the Imperial Marshal arrived at Proxima Star with two of his trusted men, Gu Yuanzhao stood straight, then greeted him respectfully: “You’re here.”
“Mm.” The group entered the room, then Bai Jing greeted them as well.
The Marshal nodded slightly in acknowledgment.
He knew this was Young Master Gu’s sweetheart, as well as a high-level stone gambler.
However for such an important occasion that involved the transaction of Grade 9 energy fluid, outsiders shouldn’t be present.
The old man frowned slightly, however the moment Gu Yuanzhao took three silver boxes out from his spatial button, all his concerns vanished.
He opened the lids carefully, his movements as cautious as if he were handling priceless treasures, afraid of causing even the slightest bit of damage.
The liquid inside the box was a rich, almost blackish-green, without the slightest trace of impurity.
And the moment he got close to it, a powerful surge of energy could be felt.
This sensation….. even if it wasn’t a grade 9 energy fluid, it was at least grade 8!
The old man’s eyes glowed as he stared at the liquid in the box, then he commanded, “Test it.”
“Yes.”
Then following the Marshal’s order, one of the middle-aged men took out more than ten sets of precision instruments from his spatial button, filling half the room.
These were all used to measure purity, energy distribution, and energy values.
Under the old man’s somewhat pained gaze, the middle-aged man used a dropper to extract a tiny drop of the liquid carefully, then he began to analyze it.
“Purity: 90.79%!”
“Energy value per milliliter: approximately 3.5 million.”
“Uniformity: 99.89%!”
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