American Comics: BOSS Invasion
#393 - Under the Cup of Life
Throughout the entire process, Qi Shan sat below the stage.
She wore a bright silver women's suit. Although the color was vibrant, the fabric was very high-end, making it pleasing to the eye.
However, such attire was very inconspicuous among the audience, as those seated around her were all wealthy and noble individuals.
As Freddy drank the water from the Cup of Life, Qi Shan watched the faces of this group of people transform from suspicion to shock, to disbelief, and then to ecstasy and greed.
The clearly visible desire almost burst forth.
Several elders sitting in the front row even jumped up, staring wide-eyed as they reached out to pinch Freddy's face.
They were nearing the end of their days, and with the passage of time, their bodies reminded them every moment that life was gradually slipping away.
Immortality has always been something people have frantically pursued, such as the elixirs of China and the Philosopher's Stone of the West, all of which are products of this pursuit.
However, the difference is that those are fantasies, while the scene before them is real.
"Don't rush, don't rush, ow! You're hurting me!"
Freddy retreated repeatedly, but still couldn't outrun the frantic and aged hands.
They kept pinching Freddy's skin and even tugging at his hair.
The fragrance of life in its prime was fatally attracting them.
The guards finally rushed forward and, with much persuasion, managed to calm down the several agitated old men.
After returning to their seats, their hands were still trembling, and their eyes were filled with uncontrollable excitement: "Freddy, my old friend, you must tell me, where exactly does the Cup of Life come from? Are there any other restrictions on its use?"
"We need to keep that confidential, but the main point is the Cup of Life, isn't it? It is a divine artifact of the God of Life, possessing incredible power, but in my opinion, even the greatest power today cannot be infinite. How many times can the Cup of Life be used? Or does it need time to recover after being used for a period of time? These are all things that the new owner needs to explore for themselves. I think that's a rare pleasure, isn't it?"
In just a few seconds, the numbers on the big screen changed more than a dozen times, directly breaking 100 million.
Freddy smiled and said: "I have a premonition that this should be the most amazing night in terms of transaction amount in the decades since the establishment of the secret auction!
To be honest, I am very much looking forward to the final number, even if I don't want to see it, because once it stops, the Cup of Life in my hand will belong to a new owner for the rest of my life."
Bang!
With a resounding sound, the numbers on the big screen froze.
Freddy looked back and saw the gavel come down heavily.
With a bitter expression, he announced: "Congratulations to bidder number 35, 325 million US dollars, the Cup of Life will forever belong to you!"
An old man excitedly stood up. He leaned on his crutches and walked forward somewhat tremblingly, snatching the Cup of Life, groping it with blurred eyes, his lips trembling, seemingly wanting to say something, but unable to utter a word.
A blonde beauty quickly ran over, wanting to support the old man, but was pushed away by the old man, who pointed vigorously at the kettle next to him, constantly muttering: "Quick, quick!"
The water was quickly brought over and quickly filled the Cup of Life.
At this time, everyone in the hall focused their attention, no one spoke, and even Freddy, who was close at hand, gently licked his lips when he saw the Cup of Life filled with water, with a hint of desire in his eyes.
The old man held up the Cup of Life, his hands trembling as he poured the water down. He was a little too excited, so the trembling was so great that a small half of the water in the cup was spilled.
The blonde beauty next to him swallowed hard, seemingly having an urge to rush up and lick it.
After a while, the old man slowly put down the Cup of Life, and a burst of exclamations instantly rang out in the hall.
The old man, who previously looked to be eighty or ninety years old, had turned into a man in his fifties or sixties in an instant, and even the sparse white hair on the top of his head seemed to glow with the light of life.
It was foreseeable that his hair would grow back within half a month.
"Quick, bring me a mirror!"
The auction had already prepared it, and as soon as the old man called out, someone immediately pushed it over. He only looked back, and the whole person was directly stunned!
At this time, the blonde beauty suddenly picked up the kettle and poured half a cup of water into the Cup of Life, quickly drinking it all.
Her movements were too fast, and the people next to her couldn't stop her in time.
By the time she put down the cup, Freddy had already snatched the kettle.
And at this time, the blonde beauty had changed from a beautiful woman in her thirties to a beautiful girl of 18!
That tender white skin, as if soaked in milk, and the golden shining hair, were all exuding an incredible light.
The people below were going crazy, no longer caring about the restraint and etiquette of being upper-class people, roaring like beasts and rushing to the podium.
At this time, the old man finally reacted, grabbed the Cup of Life, and shouted loudly: "Stop them for me, someone stop them for me!"
Freddy was a little helpless and made a gesture.
Two layers of 30mm thick bulletproof glass instantly descended from the air, separating the podium from the viewing area below.
People were pouncing on the glass and frantically beating it, trying to smash the glass and rush in.
But this special bulletproof glass couldn't be penetrated even by a shotgun, let alone human fists.
They had long anticipated the madness of immortality, but they didn't expect these people to be so crazy.
Fortunately, they had made some preparations.
Freddy turned his head, but found that the old man was pouring water into the Cup of Life again!
"Duke Lanford, although we are old friends, things should still be done according to the rules. Before the balance is paid, strictly speaking, the Cup of Life does not belong to you! If you continue like this, how dare I notify you next time a similar artifact appears?"
The old man paused, a smile appearing on his face: "You're right, Freddy, my old friend! I'll have someone transfer the full amount to you right away! Sorry, you know, for a person whose life is about to come to an end, how precious time is! Oh, please allow me to finish this cup!"
Freddy spread his hands helplessly.
The old man drank it down, and then even more magical things happened.
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