Chapter 518: Copper Coin = Luck?

Chapter 518: Copper Coin = Luck?

As the last syllable of the mysterious woman's words faded, Leonard's brow furrowed deeply.

A strange feeling surged within him.

Auctioning wishes? What if someone wants to be the richest person in the world?

Can all wishes be granted? How does this auction even work?

Countless questions swirled in his mind, but Leonard dared not reveal too much to the mysterious woman. He could only probe cautiously.

"So, what wish are you hoping to come true?"

The mysterious woman, concerned for her idol, wouldn't refuse to answer.

She chuckled softly and began to speak, "Someone in my family is sick, and they sent me here to attend this auction."

"Don't worry, we're not greedy. As long as my family stays healthy and safe from disasters, that's all we need."

The atmosphere fell into an eerie silence once again, making things incredibly awkward.

Leonard wasn't the type to initiate conversations, and the mysterious woman's enigmatic identity only heightened his sense of detachment.

Eventually, the woman broke the silence.

She smiled and suggested to Leonard, "Leonard, it seems like this is your first time at this auction. How about I show you around?"

"There are regular exhibition areas here too. You might find something you like."

This person seemed very familiar with the auction?

Realizing this, Leonard felt a bit tempted. He was eager to gather more information.

But it wasn't that simple. Staying here longer might increase the risk of exposing himself.

After a few seconds of hesitation, Leonard nodded in agreement.

At the moment Leonard nodded, a flash of uncontrollable excitement appeared in the mysterious woman's eyes.

She quickly grabbed Leonard's hand and dragged him to a different area.

Leonard's body stiffened instantly, but he didn't say much, silently following behind.

The two arrived at a counter on the first floor, and the mysterious woman stepped forward to speak to the clerk.

"Could you check for me how much M24 is worth?"

M24 was Leonard's auction number. He had originally thought it was just for calling out during the auction, but now it seemed to have another purpose.

The clerk raised his eyes slightly and began to look through the information.

A moment later, he gasped.

"Who is this guy really? He's almost as powerful as our strongest, The Chosen One!"

"Do you want to exchange now? If so, I'll give you the exchange voucher."

Perhaps feeling a pang of conscience, the mysterious woman paused briefly before smiling.

"Forget it, I'm just curious about his worth."

The clerk's face turned sour, and he muttered angrily.

"If you're not exchanging, why ask me? Are you messing with me? What's your deal?"

The mysterious woman didn't get angry. She pulled out two small copper coins from her pocket and placed them on the counter.

"Of course, it's not for free. This is your tip."

The clerk's attitude changed instantly, a complete 180-degree turn.

He took the coins and smiled broadly.

"Alright, alright. If you need anything, just call. You're always welcome here."

Leonard watched the bizarre interaction, feeling even more confused.

"Let's go. Are you hungry? I'll take you to the buffet area."

The mysterious woman walked ahead, seemingly forgetting her promise to show Leonard around the other exhibition areas.

He didn't want to remind her directly, so he subtly hinted.

"Those copper coins you gave the clerk, how much are they worth? Can you leave me your contact info?"

"I'll find a way to transfer the money to you."

Contact information could help uncover the mysterious woman's true identity, and asking about the coin's value could reveal the auction's rules.

Every word Leonard spoke had a purpose.

The mysterious woman paused slightly, then laughed lightly and spoke playfully.

"Those copper coins aren't easy to come by. If you want to compensate me, why not just marry me?"

Leonard fell silent.

In just half a day, he felt like his worldview was shattering.

Seeing Leonard's reluctance, the mysterious woman sighed softly and spoke helplessly.

"Alright, alright. To be honest, money isn't the only currency here."

"The most important thing is luck."

Luck? That familiar yet strange term again.

Under Aurora's influence, Leonard knew some things were beyond the rules.

So he was surprised, but not overly so.

The mysterious woman continued, ignoring Leonard's reaction, "From the moment you stepped into this auction, they already know everything about your life, family, wealth, and everything else."

"They'll assess your luck based on your information and give you copper coins accordingly."

"You can buy anything you want with those copper coins here."

Hearing this, Leonard couldn't help but be shocked and instinctively asked, "So those two copper coins you gave him, did they cost you your own luck?"

"Of course."

Even though both wore dark masks, Leonard could sense the mysterious woman's melancholy.

She sighed and looked into the distance, "After all, you're Leonard, my former idol."

"I can't bear to see you exchange all your luck for money and struggle in this mire!"

"I'm beyond saving. I don't want to drag you down."

Her words were still vague, but Leonard roughly understood her meaning.

Once all the luck-representing copper coins were spent, the auction people might resort to extreme measures.

Most of his questions were answered, except for one.

Leonard frowned and stared at the mysterious woman, speaking slowly, "But isn't luck limited for everyone?"

"No matter how much you save, won't it eventually run out? Doesn't stepping in here already mean death?"

The mysterious woman trembled, seemingly recalling something, and clenched her fists tightly.

She blinked and spoke lightly, pretending to be relaxed.

"That's why I asked, what kind of wish do you want to fulfill?"

"The top-tier auction can replenish your luck. They use real money there, so you don't have to worry."

Instantly, cold sweat broke out on Leonard's back.

He suddenly understood the auction's true nature.

They were auctioning people!