[Ding! Greetings, esteemed Gold Tier VIP of the Survival Bank. In half a month, we will hold a grand auction. We sincerely look forward to your attendance.]
As the notification sounded, a ring of golden ripples shimmered through the space before Su Ye.
Immediately afterward, a physical invitation made from an unknown beast hide and inlaid with shimmering golden patterns fell from the void into Su Ye's palm.
"Another auction?"
A gleam flashed in Su Ye's eyes.
The Survival Bank's reputation and resources were among the very best in the entire Road Survival world.
Anything they put up for auction was either an exceptionally rare Natural Treasure or a powerful item.
The Tree of Life that now filled the Gale Ranger's interior with vitality had originally grown from the Seed of Life Su Ye had won at the previous auction.
"I wonder what exciting treasures will turn up at this auction."
As Su Ye rubbed the golden invitation, which felt as smooth and warm as jade, he casually opened his Survival Bank account.
Account balance: 6.78 billion Survival Coins.
Looking at the dizzyingly long string of numbers at the top of the screen, Su Ye's lips curved slightly.
Aside from his previous savings, the additional three billion or so had all come from the Expedition Alliance's mercenary business over the past month, paid to him as his share of the profits.
"Cousin, you have to take this money. You're the pillar holding our Expedition Alliance together."
"The only reason our Alliance can rake in resources across the entire C13 Zone, with Solo Players fighting to put Survival Coins into our pockets, is that your reputation keeps everyone in line."
"Without you backing us up, how could our Alliance earn this many Survival Coins?"
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