Cleverness Misused (Third Update)

The crowd gave Gu Yunting a round of enthusiastic applause. Throwing down 18 billion in one go truly counted as a grand gesture, something rarely seen anywhere.

Even if the pills from the formula could be refined, when would they earn back 18 billion? That was also a major question.

Gu Yunting also believed that he had defeated Lin Zhen, his face full of pride.

The World King beside him said, "Mister Gu, I suspect Lin Zhen's target might not be limited to this one item. He should have more than ten billion on hand as well. We can intercept him once, but won't it be very difficult to intercept him a second time?"

"Don't worry. Before Lin Zhen came, I had already calculated his wealth. I have nearly 40 billion in hand, so intercepting him a second time won't be a problem."

"But how can we determine Lin Zhen's target?"

"Hehe! Very simple. He's both a Martial Artist and an alchemist, so his target is either a pill formula or a cultivation technique. I've already looked over the techniques being auctioned here. There are two of them, and Lin Zhen will definitely choose one."

"Oh? Which two?"

"One is the Starfall Five Forms, and the other is the Grand Abyss Swordplay. Which one do you think he'll choose?"

The World King pondered for a moment. "We've also looked into Lin Zhen's background. This man has always used a spear. Although the Grand Abyss Swordplay is an Ancient Secret Manual, it doesn't suit him, does it? I think he'll choose the Starfall Five Forms."

Gu Yunting chuckled. "Brother, you still don't understand that cunning brat. He's excellent at putting on an act. You've all seen him use a spear, and yes, he really can use one. But compared to his