Soon, more collectors had gathered outside Treasure Measure even before Raymond showed up at Antique Street, with over ten of them gathered outside in no time at all.

Since Raymond had only prepared ten slips, the rest left in disappointment seeing that they had no chance.

Even so, the ten collectors who had gotten a number were nervous—save for the first man who had arrived.

The details on the online sales post insisted that the price was fixed, and that first-come first-serve applies.

If he bought the bronze sculpture, the other nine would have come all this way for nothing.

However, if the seller decided to make it an auction, they would have a chance too, although their net profit would thin in turn.

After all, they could have acquired the bronze sculpture for just 20 million, and that meant a solid 8 million in profit.

An auction would at least raise the price to 27 million, and more would make it chicken feed.

If they gave up at that point, it was a waste of a trip.

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