That’s right. They had money to buy it but no strength to keep it.
This was the real fatal problem.
If the problem was not solved, the auction of the Star Badge would be useless.
This was one of the reasons why the top few genius students had actively participated in the auction just now, while other students hesitated and just waited and saw what was going on.
After all, the only way to get points was to personally hand the Star Badges over to Li Luoran, one of the three giants of the camp. They bought the badges now but might be robbed of the badges on the way back to the campsite. At that time, it’s all in vain, and they would get nothing and lose money.
After hearing Mu Xinyue’s words, the students who had wanted to participate in the auction became even more hesitant.
She was deliberately ruining Lin Beichen’s plan.
But Lin Beichen smiled and said, “Normally speaking, an auction is a consensual business, and what will happen to you doesn’t matter to me after the payment is settled. Whether you can keep the badges or not depends on your ability. It’s not my business, but…”
Speaking of this, he cleared his throat and said very sincerely, “But, I’m Lin Beichen. I am not a tacky man. Instead, I am a person who is devoted to serving everyone. I am always ready to stand out for justice and sacrifice my interests for the sake of others. What kind of person am I? I’m an internationalist… Well, forget it. You can’t remember all my words. In short, I am a good person. As the saying goes, when you help others, help them do the whole thing well. So, I can promise everyone now… Hey hey, do you see who is standing beside me?”
He pointed at Ling Chen and advertised for Ling Chen. “Ling Chen is the first genius of Cloud Dream City and the strongest student in the preliminary for sophomores. With such a fairy as Ling Chen, who dares to rob you? The ones who buy the badges can stay here until the auction is over. We will then return to the camp together. I can guarantee that whoever dares to rob you of the badges on the way back will be beaten so hard by Ling Chen that his grandmother cannot recognize him.”
As soon as others heard that, they were really tempted.
This was a good idea.
As long as such a genius as Ling Chen was willing to guarantee their safety, there was no need to worry about being unable to retain the badges. As long as they could buy one, they would be able to keep it.
They cast a glance at Ling Chen.
She didn’t say anything, just silently nodding her head.
Lin Beichen smiled and took out the third Star Badge. He showed it in the sun and said, “Besides, I’d like to remind you guys kindly. I know that you didn’t bring too many gold coins with you when you came to the camp. I also know what you’re thinking and worrying about. Therefore, I’m so thoughtful that I can develop the loan business. Apart from the ready gold coins, signing a loan contract is okay…”
“What?”
Hearing that, many students seethed with excitement.
If the loan contract was okay, they would have a chance.
After all, too few people would carry dozens or hundreds of gold coins with them.
The efficiency of raising money on the spot was simply too low.
But signing the contract was very simple.
Hearing this, Mu Xinyue was a little flustered.
She originally wanted to ruin Lin Beichen’s plan, but unexpectedly, she herself helped Lin Beichen whip up hysteria around the auction.
She looked at Li Tao subconsciously, about to apologize.
Unexpectedly at this time, Lin Beichen looked directly at her with a mean smile, as if he appreciated Mu Xinyue’s good idea very much. Then Lin Beichen said, “Haha, thank you, Miss Mu, for your taking messages to us in the past few days. That’s the reason why I’m well prepared. It’s our cooperation that produces the current good situation. Hahaha, you deserve to be my ex-girlfriend. There is still a tacit understanding between us…”
Mu Xinyue: “???”
She was quick-witted and instantly realized that Lin Beichen deliberately framed her.
But just when she was about to refute his words, Lin Beichen shouted loudly, “Alright, everyone, let’s start the auction of the third Star Badge!”
All of a sudden, the crowd seethed with excitement.
“Twelve gold coins!”
“I’ll pay 18 coins.”
“I’m willing to sign the contract. I’ll pay 20 gold coins…”
“Twenty-five!”
Shouts were heard all around.
Mu Xinyue’s voice was overwhelmed by the shouts.
All concerns had been resolved. Even those who were ranked at the bottom of the individual list began to bid without any scruples.
This was, after all, the first time in history that the badges’ ownership could be determined by money.
It was estimated that it would be the last time.
Their unprecedentedly taking part in the main draw of the Talent Battle depended on whether they could seize this opportunity.
In the end, the third badge was bought by a student who ranked 78th on the list at a high price of 30 gold coins.
“Hahaha, thank you. Thank you.”
The student named Wei Chongfeng came from the Fourth Junior College. He was the son of a rich businessman in Cloud Dream City. After he signed a 30 gold coins loan contract, he got the third badge and was so happy that he couldn’t close his mouth.
With his strength, it would be impossible for him to get a badge at ordinary times.
But now, because of Lin Beichen’s generosity, his dream had become a reality.
“Thank you.”
After receiving the badge, Wei Chongfeng expressed his gratitude in a loud voice.
Others were also stimulated by Wei Chongfeng’s performance.
The following auction instantly entered into a perfervid condition.
Those star badges were sold at increasingly higher prices. By the time the ninth star badge was auctioned off, the price had already reached 50 gold coins.
“Congratulations to this student. Your resolution, courage, and boldness have helped you get the ninth Star Badge.”
Lin Beichen’s smile almost froze on his face.
In an instant, he had obtained 310 gold coins.
It was a huge sum of money.
Although 70% of the gold coins were in the form of a loan, he was not worried that these students would go back on their word.
Because the loan contract signed in the name of the Lord of Sword was not only legally effective but also sacred.
In the Cloudy Dream City, even the noble and mighty governor could not destroy such a contract.
“The last one of the ten badges.”
Lin Beichen held the last badge in his palm and said with a very crafty smile, “Those who doesn’t have the star badge must get ready. It’s the last one, and there is no more badge. You won’t regret it if you buy it. One badge can help you enter the main draw and see the scenery you’ve never seen…”
Countless eyes were focused on Lin Beichen’s palm.
They were scorching eyes.
Their glances, as sharp as knives and swords, crashed wildly in the air.
The students who had not yet obtained the badges gritted their teeth. There was only one thought in their minds—
“It’s the last one.
“They had to buy it at all costs.”
Therefore, when Lin Beichen shouted “the auction starts”, the crowd went crazy all of a sudden.
“I’ll pay 20 gold coins.”
“Twenty-five!”
“Thirty!”
“Sixty!”
Many hideous faces belonging to fevered gamblers, flashed in front of Lin Beichen.