Morning

The Water of Life has always had a market globally, though demand isn't high. Because the number of Wargods who can afford it and are also disabled is relatively small, the American government sells a certain amount of Water of Life each year, a steady stream of income.

"11 billion!" A voice echoed from a corner of the auction hall.

Whoosh!

A Wargod's projection immediately appeared beside the central display, a faint smile gracing his face. A hushed murmur instantly spread through the auction hall.

"11.5 billion." Another voice rang out. The original Wargod projection on the central display vanished, replaced by the projection of a different, Black Wargod.

"12 billion!"

No sooner had the voice faded than a human projection appeared above the display. It was a young Huaxia man, looking very youthful... it was Luo Feng! The previously hushed murmurs immediately grew louder. Many were curious about this newly ascended Wargod, Luo Feng, especially as an 'Invincible Wargod'.

"12 billion, going once!" the Huaxia man on the display called out, and the white man beside him echoed the call.

"12 billion, going twice! One Water of Life, currently priced at 12 billion. Any higher bids?" The Huaxia man called out repeatedly. In the past, the Water of Life usually fetched around 20 billion Huaxia coins.

Below the stage...

Luo Feng was utterly astonished, asking in a low voice, "Jiang Fang, why isn't anyone bidding anymore?"

Jiang Fang smiled faintly, her expression alluring, and whispered, "Luo Feng, there are only a dozen or so 'Invincible Wargods' on the entire Earth, and this is your first time bidding... For this first bid, everyone will give you face. Unless they desperately want it, they generally won't contend with you!"

The War God Palace was a place for Wargods to forge connections, especially with 'Invincible Wargods' and extremely powerful Wargods like Illusionary Demon Katelan. Other Wargods wouldn't easily offend them.

For instance, to contend with Luo Feng on his first bid would be incredibly tactless.

"12 billion, going thrice! Congratulations, Wargod Luo Feng." The Huaxia man chuckled.

...

In a corner of the auction hall, the Vulture and Scorpion couple watched with cold faces.

"Why did you stop me?" Wenina asked her husband, displeased. She had been about to bid.

"Hmph."

Vulture Li Yao snorted, lowering his voice, "It's just one Water of Life. What's the point of you raising the price? If it's too expensive, he won't buy it. He can still contact the American government directly to purchase it later. At most, it'll cost him a few billion more! There's no need to draw Luo Feng's attention to us over a few billion."

"Right now, Luo Feng is full of himself. Let him enjoy it. Once I break through..." Li Yao's voice was very low.

Wenina nodded in agreement.

Indeed, the Vulture and Scorpion couple couldn't afford to provoke Luo Feng now. They hadn't returned to their home in Jiangnan Base City, staying in Europe, biding their time... preparing thoroughly for their future confrontation with Luo Feng.

...

"The Water of Life is finally mine." Luo Feng's heart pounded with excitement. Perhaps in terms of value, the Sky-Shuttle was hundreds, even thousands of times more valuable than a single Water of Life. But obtaining the Sky-Shuttle had filled him more with 'curiosity' and 'anticipation,' not the intense excitement he felt now! 12 billion was nothing to the current Luo Feng.

But the Water of Life...

It meant his brother could stand again! He could live like a normal person.

"It finally worked." Luo Feng's emotions surged.

"I'll look into it later, see if I can get a second one for Zhang Ke too." Luo Feng thought to himself. It was because of his feud with Zhang Zehu that Zhang Zehu's squad ambushed his own, resulting in Zhang Ke losing an arm. He always felt a pang of guilt when facing Zhang Ke.

Now that he had the ability, getting a Water of Life was truly nothing to him.

Moreover, he had originally planned to spend 30 billion on one. Now, one only cost 12 billion. Getting another one would probably not add much more than 30 billion in total.

...

Item after item was auctioned off. Although the efficiency was high, there were still 71 items in total. Even if each item took two or three minutes, it would still be about three hours.

"Now for the 58th item: a 'Golden Silk Net,' a spider web left behind by a King-level monster, the 'Black Widow Spider King.' It measures 8.3 meters long and 6.1 meters wide, with a starting bid of 5 billion Huaxia coins." As the Huaxia man spoke, a large Golden Silk Net appeared above the display.

"6 billion Huaxia coins!"

"7 billion!"

This time, there seemed to be many bids.

Luo Feng, who hadn't intended to bid, couldn't help but call out, "8 billion!" After his battle with Li Yao, Luo Feng had planned to commission an 'SS-grade material fishing net,' estimated to cost around 20 to 30 billion. But now, seeing this 'Golden Silk Net,' Luo Feng was very satisfied.

The Golden Silk Net was left by the King-level monster, the 'Black Widow Spider King.' The Black Widow Spider King was known for its venom, not its webs. The 'Golden Silk Net' it spun generally couldn't trap King-level monsters and was inferior to an 'SS-grade material fishing net.' However, it was better than a '9-series material fishing net.'

Among spider-type monsters, there were two King-level monsters in total.

One was the 'Glaice Spider King,' renowned for its web-spinning. Once entangled in its web, even a King-level monster would struggle to survive.

The other was the 'Black Widow Spider King,' famous for its venom. Once poisoned by it, even beings beyond Wargods would succumb! This is where spiritual plants like the 'Hundred Dew Grass' would prove useful. The Black Widow Spider King could, of course, also spin webs, called 'Golden Silk Nets,' which were inferior to the webs spun by the Glaice Spider King.

"Although the Golden Silk Net can't trap King-level monsters, King-level monsters would still have to expend great effort to break free. Using it against Wargod-level or Lord-level monsters is effortless," Luo Feng thought, very satisfied.

Its toughness was inferior to SS-grade materials.

However, it would be more comfortable to use.

"9 billion."

"9.5 billion." This time, everyone clearly no longer gave Luo Feng face; once was enough.

"9.6 billion."

"9.8 billion." The Wargods' bid increments were very small now.

"10 billion." Luo Feng called out, and the figure above the display changed to Luo Feng's likeness.

Jiang Fang whispered beside him, "Luo Feng, a net made of SS-grade materials costs around 20 to 30 billion. This net, at most, shouldn't exceed 12 billion. Any more than that isn't worth it."

"10 billion, going once."

"10 billion, going twice... 10 billion, going thrice! Congratulations, Wargod Luo Feng." The Huaxia man announced the final result.

...

The auction lasted over three hours. Luo Feng acquired one Water of Life and one 'Golden Silk Net,' spending 22 billion Huaxia coins. After the auction, Luo Feng was pulled by a group of Wargods from the Extreme Martial Arts Dojo to gather in the main hall, where he met some of the Dojo's most renowned Wargods.

"Mr. Luo Feng, hello." As Luo Feng left his seat to return to his room, a bearded white man approached him with a smile.

"Hello." Luo Feng was a little puzzled.

"My name is Aurora, the head of District 11 in America. The 'Water of Life' you purchased, Mr. Luo Feng, was provided by me." The bearded white man smiled, "How about we go over there for a drink?"

Luo Feng's heart stirred. So he was the one who provided the Water of Life?

"Oh? Alright." Luo Feng smiled. The bearded Aurora beside him couldn't help but grin happily. For truly powerful Wargods like Luo Feng, there were countless people who wanted to befriend him, so Luo Feng rarely paid attention to most. Aurora used the excuse of providing the Water of Life to bridge the gap between them.

The two sat down and had a pleasant conversation.

"Mr. Aurora, I'd like to buy another Water of Life from you, if possible?" Luo Feng asked.

"Oh, the Water of Life is from the government. I'd need to submit an application." Aurora hesitated slightly.

"I won't make it difficult for you. I'm willing to pay 20 billion." Luo Feng offered.

"Oh."

Aurora chuckled, "Mr. Luo Feng is a friend of my District 11. Though it's a bit troublesome, rest assured, leave it to me. I'll provide you with another Water of Life at the same price you paid at the auction, 12 billion Huaxia coins." How could he let Luo Feng pay 20 billion? After all, in official auctions... it usually goes for around 20 billion. So, only by offering a lower price could he establish a connection.

"Then I'm very grateful." Luo Feng smiled.

With just a few words, he saved 8 billion. Only a fool wouldn't take that deal.

...

Yangzhou City Mingyue Residential District.

It was a cool August morning, despite the summer heat. Wargods could be seen everywhere in the residential district, exercising. Luo Feng was also strolling through the district, breathing in the fresh air, and adjusting his mind and body.

"Uncle Wang, morning."

Luo Feng greeted acquaintances with a smile as he walked.

"Mr. Luo Feng." A voice called out.

"Hmm?" Luo Feng turned to see two young men running towards him. One of them carried a backpack. After reaching Luo Feng, the slightly curly-haired young man said, "Mr. Luo Feng, these are the two items you purchased at the War God Palace. Your fingerprint has been verified; you may now open the alloy case."

With that, he took a completely black alloy case from his backpack.

"Thank you." Luo Feng's eyes lit up. He took the alloy case, his finger gliding over the lock. Click, the alloy case opened.

Inside were two securely fastened test tubes, with instructions beside them. The test tubes contained a faintly green liquid.

"This is it." Luo Feng took a deep breath and hurried towards his residence.

In the villa courtyard.

His younger brother, Luo Hua, sat in a wheelchair, looking at the flowers and plants in the yard. His pant legs were empty, a heartbreaking sight.

"Xiao Feng, you're back so early?" His mother, Gong Xinlan, walked out from inside, smiling.

"Yes." Luo Feng nodded.

"Xiao Feng is back, Hongguo, let's eat breakfast together." Gong Xinlan called out. His father, Luo Hongguo, also poked his head out from inside, looking surprised at the alloy case in Luo Feng's hand: "Xiao Feng, you went out for a walk this morning, how did you come back with an extra case?"

Gong Xinlan glared at him, "Old man, you question everything."

"Luo Hua!"

Luo Feng, however, looked at his brother, Luo Hua.

"Hmm?" Luo Hua, in his wheelchair, looked at Luo Feng in surprise, "Brother, is something wrong?"

"Come inside." Luo Feng showed a faint smile. "Starting today, get ready to throw away that wheelchair."

Luo Hua's expression froze: "Brother—"

Luo Feng raised the alloy case and patted its surface.

"It's, it's that..." Luo Hua's eyes widened, his body trembling slightly. Almost instantly, his eyes welled up, and his strong hands, which had been gripping the wheelchair, began to shake.

Luo Feng nodded.

Seeing his brother nod, Luo Hua's tears streamed down his face.

This day...

Luo Hua had only dreamed of it since childhood, and today, he had waited for it.

This day...

Luo Feng had yearned for it constantly, and finally, his yearning was fulfilled.

"Don't cry, smile." Luo Feng himself couldn't help it, his eyes also welling up.