Starsea Fleet: Age of the Lord

The bidding began at 15 million star coins for the first item, quickly soaring to 30 million. Even though it was only a production authorization, not a full transfer, it didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm.

The price shot up from 30 million to 54 million star coins, reflecting just how rare and valuable a design blueprint for a quasi-T5 starship was. Only someone with Feng Mo's reputation as the Federation's youngest starship design master could have offered such an item without raising eyebrows. When top officials like Gu Jun saw the Storm God and Orca in person, they were astonished, leading the Federation Council to formally invite Feng Mo to join as a voting member.

Ultimately, a VIP in Room 144 on the second floor secured the blueprint of the quasi-T5 White Shark-class Star Destroyer for 55.3 million star coins—a solid 10 million more than Feng Mo had expected.

This auspicious start set the tone, and the entire morning and afternoon passed with brisk bidding. Feng Mo had spared no expense, showcasing items like the T4 Black Star combat armor, life-extending fruit, and T4-grade gene serum, all of which stirred fierce competition among attendees.

Finally, the evening arrived, marking the start of the day's most anticipated auctions with just two high-profile items left to bid on.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening," the auctioneer, Lian He, greeted the audience. "Tonight, we present our two premier items. I'm sure everyone is ready, so without further ado, let's begin. Our first star item is a 1% share in Storm Fleet Trading Company, with an opening bid of 100 million star coins. Let the bidding commence!"

With a graceful strike of her auction hammer, Lian He kicked off the bidding without further introduction. A moment of eerie silence fell over the hall, as many guests weighed the cost. The opportunity represented not only 1% equity in Feng Mo's company but also an invitation to ally with the young lord himself. The silence soon ended as digital bid notifications chimed across the hall, and the price shot up from 100 million to 170 million star coins, then gradually continued climbing.

Then, an arrogant voice blared through the speaker system, resonating across the hall.

"Trying to take 1% of Brother Feng Mo's company with just 170 million? The Hua Clan of Radiant Empire offers 300 million!"

Listening from Box No. 1 on the third floor, Feng Mo shook his head at the outburst. It was Huamingling, the same Hua Clan member Feng Mo had humiliated at the Federation's last offline auction. The Hua family's patriarch, Hua Yucheng, had previously asked Feng Mo if he could bring Huamingling to this auction, and Feng Mo had agreed. Since establishing the Storm Kingdom, Feng Mo had grown closer to both the Hua and Chu clans, honoring his promise to share 1% of Hurricane System's yearly revenues with each. This mutual exchange had only strengthened their bonds.

At that moment, a dignified voice announced, "The Qiao family of the Sky Star Empire offers 400 million star coins! The Chu family already has a foothold. I hope you'll give us a chance, and we promise to repay you generously."

The speaker was courteous, his voice steady. Feng Mo welcomed the Qiao family's interest; they had previously offered valuable favors and understood the importance of long-term alliances. In contrast, the Yue Clan of the Sky Star Empire remained aloof, with little connection to Feng Mo beyond an annual dividend arrangement.

"400 million star coins from the Qiao family of the Sky Star Empire. Any further bids?" Lian He called out three times, but no new bids emerged, signaling the final price.

"Congratulations to the Qiao family of the Sky Star Empire, securing 1% of Storm Fleet Trading Company for an impressive 400 million star coins," Lian He announced, bringing down the hammer.

From his box, Feng Mo nodded approvingly. The Qiao family patriarch's decisiveness reflected the wisdom and boldness that had propelled the family to prominence, rivaling the old Yue Clan.

"For our final highlight tonight: the Life Extending Fruit. Each piece grants an additional century of life. Starting bid: 100 million star coins each!" Lian He announced.

Unlike the previous item, this auction erupted in a frenzy. Representatives from all levels vied for these prized fruits, and while most bidders came from the second and third floors, proxies also joined the battle from the first-floor seats.

Everyone understood that the first piece's price would likely influence the others. Those with ample funds were eager to seize the first item, knowing the prices would only rise. The bidding surged to 170 million in a heartbeat. Feng Mo had expected each piece to average around 150 million, given the high starting price, but he hadn't anticipated this level of fervor.

"200 million from the guest in Box No. 4 on the third floor! Any further bids?" Lian He announced.

Box No. 4 contained the councilor from Yunshan Empire, a key ally who had supported Feng Mo's founding of the Storm Kingdom during the Federation council meeting. Although they belonged to different factions within the empire, they were united in defending their empire's interests at the Federation level. As a result, Feng Mo had agreed to let General Gu cast his vote on behalf of Yunshan's interests when needed.

The first Life Extending Fruit fetched a record 200 million star coins, setting a benchmark for the rest. Subsequent fruits sold in quick succession, with prices just over 200 million each. The fifth and final fruit, however, set an even higher record of 254 million star coins, leaving Feng Mo highly satisfied.

The five Life Extending Fruits brought in over 1.1 billion star coins, marking this auction as an overwhelming success. With these funds, the Storm Kingdom was poised to enter a new phase of accelerated development.

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