Pokémon: Master System.

Of course, he only chose to give up spending money to bid for the rainbow crest, not to give up competing for the rainbow crest.

Sometimes, you don't necessarily have to spend money to get something from an auction.

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"One billion!"

As the auctioneer's clear voice rang out, the price of the Rainbow Feather continued to climb, and at that moment, money seemed to have become just a simple number.

"One billion."

Looking at the enthusiastic crowd, Xia Yu shook his head, his eyes darting between the several bidding booths. He turned to Qi Linyu beside him and asked, "Do you know any of these booths?"

There seemed to be another meaning behind his calm words.

“Of course I know them, how could I not?” Qi Linyu was slightly startled by Xia Yu’s question, but considering the “Divine Coffin”’s style of doing things, he thought it was normal and said with a smile, “These families are all very famous and powerful families. This is the Chen family…”

Xia Yu made a mental note of these major families and nodded slightly.

Qi Linyu, standing to the side, kept a close eye on Xia Yu's mask, seemingly trying to guess what Xia Yu was thinking.

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While Xia Yu and Qi Linyu were chatting, the competition for Rainbow Crested Feathers reached a fever pitch, with prices soaring to an unattainable level.

At this point, only two competitors remained: Box 1 and Box 9.

Xia Yu's gaze darted back and forth between the two private rooms. Room 1 was the Chen family that Qi Linyu had mentioned, one of the top families in East China.

The other VIP room, number 9, belonged to the Xiao family, a wealthy clan from the Northwest region.

Both families were extremely wealthy and powerful, making their competition exceptionally fierce.

However, as the price continued to rise, the Xiao family eventually had no choice but to give up. Although the value of the rainbow-colored crested feather was immeasurable, it had far exceeded its value.

"Anyone want to pay more?"

"boom!"

With the fall of the hammer, the ownership of this rainbow-colored crest was finally settled.

"Congratulations to our esteemed guest from Box 1 for successfully bidding on this Rainbow Feather!"

At the same time, countless eyes were focused on Box Number One. It was clear that being able to bid for the Rainbow Feather was one thing, but whether one could actually take it home was another matter entirely.

At the scene, there were quite a few people who, like Xia Yu, had different plans.

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Chapter 483 The storm is coming

Xia Yu hates two types of people the most.

One type is the person who wants to take what's theirs, and the other is the person who won't let them take it.

After the rainbow-colored crested feather was purchased from the Chen family, everyone's attention turned to the Chen family's private room, all eyes fixed on it with predatory intent.

Xia Yu was no exception.

"Are you interested in this rainbow-colored crest?" Qi Linyu naturally guessed Xia Yu's plan, after all, no one could remain unmoved when faced with a rainbow-colored crest.

He lowered his voice, looked at Xia Yu, and whispered a reminder: "There are quite a few people eyeing Rainbow Crown Feather right now. The nail that sticks out gets hammered down. Even if you really have ideas, don't rush to make a move."

If it weren't for needing the help of "Divine Coffin-6," Qi Linyu wouldn't have kindly reminded Xia Yu. He would have preferred these people to fight tooth and nail and die more.

"Okay." Xia Yu nodded: "No rush. It's not that simple for the Chen family to leave Heilong City. Let's deal with your matter first and let them fight it out for a while."

"it is good."

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After the auction ended, Xia Yu followed Qi Linyu out of the auction hall and arrived at a hall in the underground black market.

There are five companies behind the underground black market.

"Yang, Liu, Mu, Qi, Tan".

As Qi Linyu walked, he quietly introduced the families to Xia Yu: "The Yang family is a prominent family in Qianzhong Province, the Liu family is a prominent family in Xishu Province, the Mu family is a prominent family in Baipu Province, and the Tan family is a prominent family in Yuzhou Province."

"In addition to these five major families, the Lü family has now been added. Although the Lü family is only a newly emerging family, it is a foregone conclusion that it will become one of the behind-the-scenes bosses of the underworld because it has the support of Lü Tinghe, the champion of the Southwest region."

"The remaining Li family is our main enemy. They have always wanted to become one of the behind-the-scenes bosses of the underworld, but they have never been able to find a suitable opportunity. Now that our Qi family is in trouble, they have seen hope, so they have completely broken ties with us."

"The Li family?" Xia Yu nodded slightly. "Leave it to me."

"Let's go in. They must have been waiting for a long time."

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"call."

Qi Linyu took a deep breath and slightly adjusted her hairstyle in front of the mirror.

Even though the Qi family has begun to decline, it still maintains its dignity and reputation, which is a source of pride for the Qi family.

Qi Linyu strode confidently toward the center of the auditorium.

"Squeak!"

The door was slowly pushed open. Qi Linyu gently straightened his collar, his expression solemn, and his spine straightened.

Today is undoubtedly of paramount importance to the Qi family, and Qi Linyu is also slightly nervous.

"No unauthorized personnel allowed."

Qi Linyu had no trouble getting through, but Xia Yu, who was following behind Qi Linyu, was stopped by the staff as soon as he entered.

"Get out!" Before Xia Yu could speak, Qi Linyu, who was walking in front, turned around, stared at the staff member, and said coldly, his eyes like knives.

"Boss Qi, we have regulations..." The staff member said, forcing a smile, as he faced the stern-looking Qi Linyu.

"I told you to get lost, did you hear me?" Qi Linyu stared at the staff member in front of him: "I don't know who sent you here, or if you, this dog, are trying to curry favor with some master, but don't mess with me. Dealing with you is as easy as crushing an ant for me."

"As long as I offer a bounty, I guarantee you won't see the sun tomorrow." Qi Linyu's aura at this moment was exactly what a leader of a large family should be like. With just a few words, he intimidated the staff in front of him, leaving them completely humiliated.

"Alright." Just then, a middle-aged man sitting at the round table suddenly spoke up: "Boss Qi, this staff member is new, why bother with him?"

The speaker was Mu Qianchen, the current head of the Mu family. The Mu family has always had a strained relationship with the Qi family.

"The newcomers should be properly disciplined. People who should be here aren't allowed in, but people who shouldn't be here are being let in. When did we get this Li family?"

Qi Linyu showed no respect for Mu Qianchen and cursed at Li Yunhui, who was sitting at the round table.

Li Yunhui is Li Yunyao's younger brother and is considered one of the key figures in the Li family.

Faced with Qi Linyu's angry rebuttal, Li Yunhui remained calm and looked at Qi Linyu, saying, "Boss Qi, the behind-the-scenes bosses of this underworld are not static. Some people are unworthy of their positions. If you don't have the ability, don't occupy the position without doing anything. You should step down and leave the opportunity for others."

"Whether you have the ability or not is not up to you to decide." Qi Linyu said to Li Yunhui, while glancing at Mu Qianchen beside him, and retorted sharply.

As they talked, the two walked to the six seats in the middle of the round table and sat down.

These six seats naturally belong to the heads of the five major families plus the newly promoted Lü family.

As for the Li family, they are not yet qualified to sit in the main seat, and can only sit in the second row like Xia Yu.

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Seeing that everyone had arrived, a refined-looking man wearing glasses, sitting in the main seat, spoke first.

"Alright, let me just say a few words. We are currently compiling the proceeds from this year's auction, and we expect to have the results tomorrow. I will then have someone transfer the money to everyone's accounts, and the income statistics will also be sent to you." The speaker was Yang Liancheng, the head of the Yang family, who were also among the pioneers of the underworld.

"With an item like the Rainbow Feather at auction this time, every auction house should at least double its revenue, barring any unforeseen circumstances." Yang Liancheng's voice was gentle, and his demeanor exuded a scholarly air. The glasses on his nose added to his refined and elegant appearance.

"This is a perfect ending for our Yang family, and we have lived up to everyone's expectations." Yang Liancheng said to the crowd in front of him, "As you all know, this year I and the Yang family are the rotating chairmen. During this period, many things have happened, some good and some bad."

"The good news is that the announcement of exclusive Z-Moves and Mega Evolution has caused the prices of Z Crystals, Mega Stones, and Evolution Keys to rise."

"We sold our few Mega Evolution Stones and Evolution Keys for a good price, which allowed everyone here to make a profit and see a steady increase in income."

"The bad news is that the Pokémon Association has taken notice of our underground world and plans to intervene. You should all know about what happened with Team Zero a while ago."

"I would also like to remind everyone to be careful and cautious. It's not too late to stop doing things that can't be done in the light of day."

"You can never earn all the money in the world."

"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. After today's annual auction, I will be handing over my position as rotating chairman to someone else. I also hope that the next rotating chairman can manage the underground black market well and lead everyone to continue to make money."

"According to the rules, the Qi family should serve as the rotating chairperson for the next term."

"Everyone has probably heard about the Qi family's situation, and I've also heard some dissenting voices recently. However, in my opinion, although Lin Yu is a bit young, he has some of his brother's courage and decisiveness, and I believe he is capable of serving as the next rotating chairman."

Yang Liancheng's last words surprised everyone slightly. When did Qi Linyu gain Yang Liancheng's support?

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Chapter 484 The Five Great Families

The atmosphere inside the auditorium was somewhat eerie.

Yang Liancheng's strong support was clearly unexpected by everyone. Many people looked at Qi Linyu and Yang Liancheng in surprise, wondering what means Qi Linyu had used to gain Yang Liancheng's support.

"I disagree." As soon as Yang Liancheng finished expressing his views as the rotating chairman, he was immediately met with a loud objection from Mu Qianchen.

"As the rotating chairman and the manager of the entire underground world for the next year, one must be respected by the people in terms of identity, status, and strength."