Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Of course not, I praised both of them."

The projected figure shook its head.

"Then why is she still targeting you?"

"Because I praised that girl with three extra words."

The projected figure clenched its fist.

"Well, although it's a bit inappropriate, I still want to ask, which three words were used as an extra compliment?"

"I didn't praise her much at all; the extra three words were the girl's name."

The projected figure said bitterly.

"Good heavens, she really deserves to die."

Liu Zheng's fist hardened as well.

"So, Mr. Liu, can you meet my needs?"

The projected figure asked with a hint of anticipation.

"It's not a big problem. But since you're not dead, could you perhaps change the punishment?"

He asked a question, albeit tentatively.

"can."

Surprisingly, the projector readily agreed.

“But I will make sure she suffers enough to offset my anger.”

"No problem, I'm a master at tormenting people. Do you need her to apologize to you in person?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"No need. Her screams are the best apology."

"The projected figure said in a sinister tone."

“Okay, tell me her information, and I’ll take care of it after the auction. If you don’t believe me, I can offer you money as collateral.”

He spoke up on his own initiative.

"No need, I trust your reputation, Mr. Liu."

The projected figure shook its head.

"Have you heard of me?"

Liu Zheng was slightly surprised.

“I could have rested today, but I used my year-end bonus to get this opportunity because I knew you were going to participate.”

The projected figure smiled and said.

How did you learn about me?

“I have many acquaintances in the Pink Kingdom.”

The projector said tactfully.

"Well, you look pretty square-faced, but I didn't expect you to be such a playboy in private."

"It's just company equipment. I'll switch the head back on after get off work."

The projector explained.

"What if someone takes the wrong one?"

he asked.

"If it's discovered in time, it can be switched back. If it's not discovered in time, then you'll have to go to the hospital for treatment."

"That's what the projector said."

"Hmm, that makes sense."

"Peacock did indeed participate in this auction."

"That's what the projector said."

"Ugh."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zheng sighed, his heart finally giving up.

"Do you know which items in the collection she took a fancy to?"

he asked again.

"I don't know. But I do know that there's one item in this auction that matches her usual bidding preferences."

"That's what the projector said."

Which piece of the collection?

"A cloak made from the skins of a mature red dragon, a young red dragon, and a juvenile red dragon."

"That's what the projector said."

"Good guy."

Liu Zheng's eyelids twitched violently.

Based on his guess about Si Xue's identity, it would be fine if someone else won the bid for this item, but if Kong Que won it, it would definitely be like dancing flamenco on her minefield.

He strongly suspected that if the peacock bought the cloak, it would likely bring it to the restaurant to use as a butt cushion.

If Liu Zheng fails to buy this cloak, Si Xue will definitely skin him alive and make him into a butt cushion.

In which round will this item be auctioned?

he asked.

If he appears late, he will quickly crowdfund another batch of extraordinary items.

"That's not what I can know."

The projected figure shook its head.

"Okay. Tell me the HR person's information."

Liu Zheng sighed.

"I am ready."

The person projecting the image simply took out an A4 sheet of paper.

"Wow, you're really well prepared."

He looked at the densely packed writing on it and said.

"You have no idea how long I have been waiting for this day."

The projected figure's voice was filled with deep hatred.

"Don't worry, once you meet me, you won't have to wait any longer."

Liu Zheng patted him on the shoulder and then put away the A4.

Meanwhile, the bidding for the mermaid princess's first tear reached a fever pitch.

Chapter 560 Liu Zheng: What to do if I want them all?

I'll offer an Arkenstone!

A dwarf wearing a "robe," with thick hair and a beard all braided, spoke loudly.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

"No way, are you crazy?"

Even the penguins couldn't help but ask.

What is the Arkenstone? It is the most precious treasure of the dwarves, the uncrowned king of all gems.

The treasures collected by an ancient red dragon throughout its entire life might not even amount to one-tenth of the value of the Arkenstone.

While the Little Mermaid's First Tear is considered a treasure by some immortal beings, it is still far inferior to the Arkenstone.

"I'm not crazy."

The dwarf took a box from a cloth bag at his waist, opened it, and a dazzling light immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The pure white light was brilliant yet not dazzling, flowing through the air like milk.

The multicolored rays surrounding the white light gave the Arkenstone a vibrant scarf, making it look like a stunningly beautiful young woman in full dress.

Although, this girl is too petite.

"Xu~"

Upon seeing the tiny gem, no bigger than a fingernail, inside the box, the crowd booed.

Although the Arkenstone on my little fingernail is just as valuable, the disappointment was still too great compared to my initial expectations.

"What are you yelling about? Who says an Arkenstone has to be the size of a human head?"

The dwarf spoke with conviction.

"Besides, if I really brought that Arkenstone here, could any of you afford to trade it for it?"

"Xu~"

The dwarf's words made a lot of sense, but that didn't stop the crowd from booing him again.

"Mr. Liu, would you like an appraisal service?"

"The projectionist asked."

What kind of appraisal service?

"That's right. If the bidder is unsure of the value of the items to be auctioned, our auction house can appraise them on their behalf, but a certain appraisal fee will be charged."

The projector explained.

"how much is it?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"Ten thousand times once."

"That's what the projector said."

“It’s really dark.”

He said it sincerely.

He's going bankrupt before this auction even ends.

"That's because you're useless, you idiot human."

The plane tree seized the opportunity to mock.

Of course, it wasn't entirely a personal attack.

Those who can participate in this auction are either well-informed collectors themselves, or they are brought in by others.

Even if there are unfamiliar items, there are at most a dozen or so.

For these collectors, spending tens of thousands of dollars in one night is just a drop in the ocean.

Although Liu Zheng possessed a bug-level system, it was unreliable, making it somewhat difficult for him to identify these extraordinary items on his own.

"Your Excellency Delegault"

Liu Zheng's eyes darted around, and he drawled out his words.

"Twenty thousand per time."

The plane tree said without even looking up.

"Tch. Do you offer all-inclusive service?"

He asked the projector.