The Strongest Man in the Universe

Chapter 555

After David saw Mick leave, he stood there for about ten minutes. He saw no one entering the auction place.

'Maybe it's too early! After all, there were still three more hours before the auction.'

He wanted to enter at first, but if he entered now, he would be alone. Not because David was afraid of loneliness, but when the people participating in the auction came later, they would immediately see him and remember him. This was not in line with David's humble personality. Therefore, he follows Mick's instructions and leaves the auction place to roam the streets outside.

As one of the top five trading companies in the Central Sacred Continent, the Treasure Trove headquarters would naturally be the most developed and central location in a super large trading zone. There are always people walking in the streets.

David wanders the crowded streets, but his mind is on the auction that will begin within three hours. This auction was very important to him. His strength would depend on this auction. He did not know how long he would have to wait if he missed it.

He randomly found a bar that looked a little more luxurious and walked in.

"Welcome!" Two tall and sweet-looking officers bowed and greeted him.

After he entered the tavern, David saw many people drinking, chatting, and boasting loudly on one floor. Immediately, a beautiful maid walked over.

"Sir, how many of you?"

"Only me. Give me a quiet place, I don't like the noise." replied David.

"Do you have a VIP card?"

"I don't have."

"Then, I'm sorry Sir. If you do not have a VIP card, you can only eat in the dining room on the first floor. You need a different VIP card for each floor." explained the beautiful waiter.

David thought, 'It looks like all service industries will indeed use the same tactics. They always have different treatment for lower level and upper level consumers. It's the same as on Earth.'

"Give me one then" David said after thinking about it for a while.

"All right! Then come with me, sir." The waiter took David to the front desk.

"What VIP level do you want, sir?"

“Give me the highest VIP card" said David.

"Master, the highest level VIP card will cost you more."

"No problem!" said David.

A few minutes later, David spent ten million Star Dollars to get the highest VIP card. After which, she left the front desk and headed upstairs while the beautiful maid looked at David with stars in her eyes.

This place was quite spacious and there were not many people therefore, there were only a few tables occupied. David chose a seat by the window and looked at the crowded street below.

“Master, what do you want to order?” the beautiful maid who brought David here asked politely.

It had been a long time since he had met a customer who easily threw away his money just like that. From the very beginning he saw David, he knew that this young man was not simple. Not only was he handsome, but he also had an incredible temperament.

Based on people's reading experience over the years, he was convinced that David was a direct descendant of a great power. Indeed, he did not even turn a blind eye when he spent ten million to sign up for the VIP member card. Promising young men like him are targeted by women like those who crave love. Who wouldn't want to rise from ragged to rich.

“What is your special dish and wine? Give me each one of those." replied David casually.

The beautiful maid raised her left hand after David gave her order. A screen appeared and he tapped it continuously with his left hand.

After he did that, he looked towards David and continued, “Master, I already ordered it for you. Is there anything else you want?"

"No need! That's enough" replied David.

"Good, Master! Please hold on a second. We will deliver your order soon.” the beautiful waiter left after he said that.

David looked at the crowded streets. He had questions in his heart all along. Earth is just a civilization that doesn't even reach level one, but there are 100-story skyscrapers everywhere.

The Milky Way, a third-rate civilization, and the Star Kingdom, a seventh-level civilization, were much more civilized than Earth, but David did not see any skyscrapers made of reinforced concrete. All the buildings here are not very tall, and are made of strong metal or wood.

The place David was sitting on this floor was already one of the tallest buildings. Other buildings have only 4 or 5 floors. David feels as if he has returned in his time on Earth, however, he is brought back by the advanced technology the waiter used when he ordered food for him. He never understood what was going on.

Topically, the higher the civilization, the more advanced the technology. In some cases, the more Milky Way and Star Kingdom were indeed far more advanced than Earth. Why is that not the case with buildings?

In fact, David did not know that it took no more than ten years to build the building on the ground using reinforced concrete. Then after decades, it will slowly decay.

On the other hand, the building under his feet would now last for centuries, or even thousands of years This is the difference. How can reinforced concrete compare to the special metals and wood used to build a building?

There was a tenfold difference in terms of their age. It was not because Star Kingdom did not possess the skills to create a tall building. In reality, they just don't need it.

The Star Kingdom was huge, so there was plenty of room for people to live. Everyone likes to own their own place and land, so why would they waste so much energy building tall buildings?

Other than some great powers who would spend a lot of money and materials to build a tall building to show off their status, no one else would do so. Not only that, people realized during its development that the human body was the greatest treasure in the universe. They are almost endless. Regardless of how advanced the technology is, it is still something external. It can never help man achieve eternal life.

Therefore, the humans here started researching other things. They slowly shifted their focus from outside the human body into the human body. In the end, this is what happened.

If they then reached the Saint Realm, their lifespan would become limitless. This is something that cannot be achieved by advanced technology. Therefore, David did not see the technology he had envisioned when he was in the Milky Way, a tier 3 civilization, and the Star Kingdom, a tier 7 civilization.

Instead, they looked as if they had gone back in time. This is the result of a shift in the focus of human research as they develop further.

However, this was the core secret of the human face. If David wanted to know more, he would only have a chance when he became a Saint and joined The Saint Association.

While David gazed into the sky, the wine and food were already served. When he regained his senses, he started eating his food slowly and drinking his wine while continuing to observe people. He placed the Beautiful Grapes of Hundred Flowers and Fruits on the side of the table.

He wants to swallow it. However, he was worried that he would not store it properly and affect the outcome. In the end, he abandoned his intentions. After all, it would not make any difference to him and would only satisfy his desires. Celia and the others would reap the benefits as they drank it.

As time went on, the floor where David was on began to get more and more crowded. There are a lot of rich people in the super big trade zone. Since this place was not too far away from the Treasure Trove headquarters, and the auction was about to begin, it was only natural that the rich gathered here. Many people with invitation cards may have arrived here a few days ago.

As he ate, David peered down the stairs. He saw five young people, three men and two women, walking in. One of the men and one of the women were wearing the same clothes, so they should be from the same sect.

David saw similar clothes in the Iridescent Sect. The rest are dressed fancy. They are clearly from noble families. Anyone who could climb up to the 9th floor was not short of money, so they would not dress ugly. However, the three of them were dressed extra luxuriously.

In addition, there were also two old men behind the five of them. David's eyes were fixed on the two old men as they were both beginner Sovereign Rankers. Judging from their clothes, they should be from the same sect as the two young men. They were most likely here for the auction.

After glancing at them, David stopped paying attention to them. He continued to eat his food and drink his wine. After the arrival of the two novice Sovereign Rankers, there were now 10 Sovereign Rankers throughout the 9th floor, including David. There were also two Mid-Sovereign Rankers among them.

It seemed that the auction of Treasure Trove this time attracted many expert masters. The youngsters looked around and then sat down at an empty table next to David.

After the pretty waitress recorded their order, she hurriedly went downstairs. He felt very stressed talking to those people. He would be devastated if he accidentally insulted them.

David ate only a small amount of food on his desk before looking out the window and staring into space. He also heard the conversation of the five people next to him. From their conversation, David learns that the three men in fancy clothes are from the same family. Their last name is Newhouse.

Louie Newhouse's older brother, Dewey Newhouse's younger brother, and Neva Newhouse's younger sister. The other man is their cousin, Eamon Lehman. However, he had joined several sects now. As for the remaining woman, she should be from the sect. David doesn't know his name, but he knows his last name is Dolce.

David knew that the two old men were mainly protecting the woman. If this woman could have two novice Sovereign Rankers protecting her, this woman should have quite a high status.

“Eamon, you're finally out, so you should stay a few more days! Let us have the honor of acting as hosts for you and Miss Dolce" Louie said.

“Yes, Emon! Since you're here, we'd seem unreasonable if we didn't do our best and make arrangements for you" Dewey added.

“Thank you, Louie and Dewey. However, we came out with Angelica this time with an assignment, so I couldn't waste much time." replied Eamon.

“You will only participate in the Treasure Trove auction, right? We'll get together after that.”

“We must return to the sect immediately after the auction. I understand your kindness, but let's do it next time. I will definitely find a chance to meet you two in the future.”

“When is the next time? Eamon, we haven't seen each other in a long time, since you joined the sect. Who does not know the fighting prowess of the famous Three Musketeers when we were together? Our fame is greatly reduced after you go.”

“Louie correct. Eamon, why did you join the sect for no reason? Look, someone else has stolen our attention!”

“Alright, stop talking. Do you think Eamon can ignore his supposed job? He has dreams and aspirations. How is he like you two? You're always having fun and you still dare say that you're famous for your fighting prowess. You spend so much money on a companion, I think you're just famous as a pervert!" said Neva suddenly.

“Nev! We don't like what you just said. How do we neglect our work?”

“Yes, Nev! We are your brothers so how can you talk about us like that?”

"I'm telling you the truth!"

“We..”.

“Alright, Louie, Dewey, Nev, please calm down. I just stopped by to see all of you. I was in a hurry this time and I could not fight my master. I will return to chat with you next time I come again" Eamon said after wiping the sweat off his forehead.

He couldn't let them keep talking or they might reveal something. She did not want Angelica to know about her past affairs. He thought the two would change after so many years, but they remained the same. If he finds out about this, he won't contact them.

Today, wine and food are served. The group then changed the topic and chatted while eating. Miss Dolce and the two novice Sovereign Rankers did not say much all the time. Neva occasionally interrupted to praise her brother. Her older brother seemed to have gotten used to it, so they didn't care.

The person at each table on the ninth floor spoke quietly, except at their table. David is fine with that. Even though their tables were close to each other, it did not affect him too much. However, someone did not feel the same.

"Hey you! Can you lower your voice? This is a public place, not a place for you to speak loudly at your own will! If you want to do that, go home! No one else can talk every time you open your mouth. We can only hear your voice.” a young man from another table stood up and said.

“Damn, who are you? Is my loud voice one of your business? Do you know who owns this place? F*ck off if you're not used to it and stop whining!" Louie stood up and began to curse.

The environment he grew up in gave him the habit of being arrogant and despotic. He will curse back anyone who dares to curse him.

David frowned. 'Is this kid an idiot?

Can't he read the room?

There were so many Sovereign Rankers here on the 9th floor and he wasn't even an Eternal.

How did he get the courage to shout at others?'

Coincidentally, there was a Mid-Sovereign Ranker at the table whom Louie cursed. Maybe this kid used to be despotic, and now he's gonna get in trouble. Meanwhile, David's table is right between the two sides.