Chapter 874 Let the Fight Begin (2/2)

Turning around, he saw Conrad's unruly young face and asked, ”What's the matter, young man?!”

Conrad was clearly displeased by the phrase ”young man,” sensing Li Du's tone of superiority, and he said, ”I heard that Asians are very concerned about manners and formality. It looks like that's not true. You should call me senior.”

Li Du didn't want to fight with him, so he shrugged and passed around him to leave. Conrad reached out to pull him back and said, ”Dog, I have something to tell you.”

Brother Wolf stood in front of him and stared at him with a cold expression. Conrad, who had had a close encounter with Brother Wolf earlier, was a bit nervous about getting close to him again. He stepped back, pointed at him, and said, ”You've lost your chance to make peace with me. Wait and see. I'll make you regret what you have done.”

Li Du shrugged again and said, ”I will wait.”

Again, there was a lot of fanfare, and then the auction began.

There were two consecutive auctions in Phoenix during the second weekend in July. Early in the morning, Li Du and the others went to the government warehouse site. The parking lot was already full of cars, so the department of public services had commandeered the parking lot of two large shopping malls nearby. They parking spots were specially set aside for the treasure collectors. There were a variety of automobiles including trucks, family cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. Apparently, the government's advertising campaign was successful, and many ordinary people came to the auction as well.

With the U.S. economy in the doldrums, people needed a sideline to earn money to support their families and pay off mortgage debt. It may have been hard for the industry to create super-rich individuals, but it wasn't hard to make a little money.

Li Du and Hans got out of the car. Several people came and greeted them. ”Hey, Mr. Li, Mr. Fox, can I learn from you?”

”Guys, I'm from Flagstaff, too, and I hope you can help me in the future.”

”You guys did great in the press conference. You guys are like stars. Cool.”

Neither of them knew the men, who were apparently new treasure collectors drawn by the government's advertising campaign. Li Du shook hands with them and told them they could be with them in the auction if they wanted to learn. Those people were happy to join the team.

Bell and Johnson came one after another, and everyone was followed by a crowd. As Johnson put on his trademark cowboy hat, he walked over to Li Du with his arm around him and asked, ”Well, did you find anything good?”

Li Du laughed and said, ”Too much. Today I want to buy a lot.”

Bell walked up and said, ”Well, we're going to have to fight each other. Come on, show me the future of the treasure hunting king of Arizona.”

Hans shook his fist and said, ”Be ready, gentlemen, and let the fight begin!”