Number 45538: Hey! Speaking of large groups, we have to mention Don from our South District! Our leader, Don, is kind-hearted and never harms players.
He gathers needy players who lack resources. In just a few days, with Don's strategy, we captured a signal station shelter in our area. We're a strong bunch! I think Don can also succeed!
Number 451846: I wonder if there's a possibility that the player with ID 10086 will participate in the auction? He seems quite resourceful. What do you guys think?
Number 10010: Impossible! Absolutely impossible!! No matter how many resources 10086 has, there's no way they can put up so much for the auction! After all, others are part of a group, while they're currently known as an individual. Rich enough to rival a nation? Come on, if they succeed in the auction, I'll eat zombie meat on the spot!!
Number 10000: Exactly! What's so great about 10086! At most, they can give out a few blankets. Do you really think they can participate in the auction for a golden-level blueprint? Hahaha, don't be ridiculous! I bet they can't even gather a hundred units of essential supplies for the entry qualification!
While people were discussing, the auction began. Players like "牛自强" and "Don" submitted their deposits to the auction house, along with some unknown forces, including Waldo.
When Waldo entered the auction interface, he was surprised to find dozens of potential buyers. Apparently, it wasn't as scarce as the chat channel suggested when it came to participants with auctionable items.
Although the post-apocalyptic survival had just begun less than a week ago, many people had already started forming groups for warmth and safety. It couldn't be ruled out that some individuals had amassed a large quantity of resources.
However, Waldo quickly dismissed the second speculation. After all, his abundant resources were largely thanks to the infinite system, which was unlikely for others.
[Dear auction buyers, welcome to the Apocalypse Trading Auction House. We hope you can successfully bid for your desired items. When you want to increase your bid, click on the bidding panel. When the highest price is reached, the auctioneer will count to three. If there are no further bids, the auction hammer will fall, indicating a successful auction!]
[All the essential supplies owned by participating buyers will be converted into essential living supplies. One bottle of 500ml drinking water and one portion of 250g food constitute one unit of essential living supplies. In case of insufficient food, two times the amount of drinking water can be used as a substitute combination. Similarly, if there's a shortage of drinking water, two times the amount of food can be used as a substitute combination.]
Waldo quietly waited for the auction to begin, as did others, all fully focused.
[First auction item: Golden-level blueprint - Fortified Wall. Starting bid: 100 units of essential supplies. Each bid increment: 10 units of essential supplies. (This auction house will charge 2% of the final bid as commission.)]
Buyer number 1 raised the paddle.
The virtual auctioneer's mechanical voice prompted: "Buyer number 1 raises the paddle, bidding with 100 units of essential supplies."
Soon, buyer number 3 raised the paddle.
The virtual auctioneer continued: "Buyer number 3 raises the paddle, bidding with 110 units of essential supplies."
Waldo was buyer number 8 and hadn't placed a bid yet. He kept watching as the price for this golden-level blueprint skyrocketed, quickly surpassing the threshold of 200 essential supplies.
Moreover, judging by the momentum, it seemed likely to reach 300 soon.
Buyer number 9 raised the paddle, offering 300 units of essential supplies for the first time!
The auctioneer announced: "Buyer number 9 bids 300 units of essential supplies."
Suddenly, the lone survivors in the public channel became uproarious.
Damn! 300 units of essential supplies! That's 300 bottles of water and 300 portions of food, equivalent to 150 kilograms of food! How long can one survive with that?
Oh my, this boss is too terrifying! Where did he find so many resources?
Meanwhile, buyer number 9 posted a message in the buyer chat channel: "I've decided on this golden-level blueprint. Let's see who dares to compete with me. If I see you in the future after you snatch it today, I'll demolish your home and tear you apart!"
Buyer number 5 raised the paddle, ignoring his threat.
"Three hundred and ten units of essential supplies!" the auctioneer's mechanical voice rang out. "Buyer number 5 raises the paddle, bidding with three hundred and ten units of essential supplies."
Buyer number 5 also said in the auction chat channel, "I, Don, am also very interested in this golden-level blueprint. Sorry, I can't give it up."
After revealing his identity, buyer number 5 caused a commotion in the public channel.
Oh my, it's actually Don!
Don is the most famous rich kid in our area! No wonder he can offer over three hundred units of essential supplies. This is incredible!
Don naturally saw the cheers and adoration in the public channel. He enjoyed being admired by everyone, feeling superior.
He was born to deserve the best!
No one could oppose him.
And he didn't believe anyone could surpass him, especially in terms of wealth!
Buyer number 9 continued to send messages in the auction chat channel: "You're amazing, Don. We've formed a grudge now!"
Don directly replied: "Mr. Niu is determined to take out his anger on me, and I won't argue back. But I'm not a pushover either. Come at me! As for the golden-level blueprint, it goes to the highest bidder!"
The two individuals who revealed their identities in the auction chat channel refused to back down.
Waldo glanced at these two familiar names.
They were the prominent figures mentioned in the public chat channel just now.
Like the other buyers, he had no interest in joining the commotion. He simply watched as the required essential supplies for the golden-level blueprint kept soaring.
Perhaps the price was too high, or maybe some people wanted to swoop in at the last moment. The final price for the fortified wall blueprint stalled at 350 units of essential supplies.
And the one raising the paddle was Don.
It was reasonable and impressive that their group had abundant resources.
The virtual auctioneer's prompt sound started: "Buyer number 5 bids 350 units of essential supplies. Are there any other buyers willing to raise their bid?"
Buyer number 9 angrily cursed in his villa.
His team couldn't afford to offer more essential supplies for the auction.
Continuing would likely threaten their survival.
The auctioneer prompted again: "Since there are no other buyers raising the bid, then at 350 units of essential supplies, going once..."