From Trash to Tycoon: The Shenhao Rise

Location: Ghost Market – The Red Mirage Hall

The hall pulsed with crimson light, shadows flickering against steel walls. The air was thick with anticipation—and danger.

Bai Chen stepped into the auction arena, flanked by Nadia and Su Yiran. The Red Mirage Auction was notorious: rare tech, illegal weapons, and secrets sold to the highest bidder… or the most ruthless.

System Alert: Auction Mission Initiated

🎯 Objective: Secure the Ares Core before Liu Yuxi or Black Nine agents.

💥 Bonus: Outbid rivals without exposing your Shenhao System.

⚠️ Risk: The auction is a trap; betrayals expected.

The Auction Begins

Liu Yuxi appeared, radiant and ruthless, beside a European arms tycoon. Their alliance was clear—power and money united.

She smiled coldly when her eyes met Bai Chen's.

"Bai Chen. Still playing the rich kid?"

He smiled back, sharp and unbothered.

"Only playing to win."

Bidding War

The auctioneer's voice rang out, "Starting bid: 50 million dollars."

The gavel struck repeatedly. The price climbed: 100 million… 200 million… 300 million.

Bai Chen's Shenhao system calculated precise increments, balancing the risk of overpaying with the need to outsmart rivals.

Liu Yuxi's bids were aggressive, fueled by personal vendetta.

Unexpected Betrayal

Suddenly, a hidden Black Nine sniper aimed from the gallery.

Before anyone could react, Su Yiran dashed, blocking the shot.

Chaos erupted.

Bidders scrambled. Guards rushed in.

Bai Chen's mind raced. The auction was compromised.

Strategic Play

Using a secret code, Bai Chen triggered a holographic decoy of the Ares Core.

Liu Yuxi, fooled, revealed herself prematurely.

Seizing the moment, Bai Chen placed a final, all-in bid.

The auctioneer's gavel slammed.

"Ares Core goes to… Bai Chen!"

Aftermath

Liu Yuxi's face twisted with rage and disbelief.

Bai Chen held the real core, slipping it into a secure case.

Nadia whispered, "You're not just a player—you're the game."