"Mr. Lu, may I ask, what is the value of your 'time'? And how can we purchase it?"
Guo Min'an exchanged glances with his brothers. Then he respectfully turned to Lu Li and asked.
"The value each person can create within the same amount of time differs..."
"That's why I often use money as the medium for measurement. I charge one-fifth of the time buyer's annual value creation as the price for a single year."
Lu Li looked at Guo Min'an, answering slowly instead of directly.
He paused for a moment before adding, "Each transaction I accept is only for one year of time—no more, no less."
Guo Min'an, Guo Minsheng, and the others listened carefully.
Given each of their annual incomes and personal value, a year of their time would cost at least in the hundreds of millions.
This price could be considered the most expensive commodity in the world!
But when it came to something as intangible as "time," even the highest price felt reasonable.
There was an old saying: A thousand pieces of gold can't buy even an inch of time. Yet in Lu Li's hands, that saying had clearly taken on a different meaning...
"Mr. Lu, we'd like to purchase one year of life for our uncle first," Guo Min'an said with a slight bow, speaking respectfully to Lu Li.
"Alright," Lu Li nodded.
...
Within the hundredfold Time Acceleration, the price was confirmed and further discussion took place.
A moment later, Lu Li waved his hand, deactivating the hundredfold Time Acceleration.
The Time Field surrounding the five men instantly dissipated and returned to the regular flow of time.
In the hallway, members of the Guo Family, along with numerous black-suited security personnel, servants, and medical staff, all looked on in surprise—no one had noticed when Guo Min'an and the others had walked over to the window.
"Everything that happened today, I demand everyone here keep their mouths shut!"
"If anyone dares to leak anything… you will be a traitor to the Guo Family, and our enemy!" Guo Minding declared sternly, sweeping his gaze across the crowd.
His tone made it abundantly clear that this was not a request, but a threat.
Guo Min'an and the other two wore serious expressions as they surveyed the gathered staff.
The crowd fell silent—but quickly, people began reacting.
"Mr. Guo, don't worry!"
"We didn't see a thing tonight..."
"Please rest assured, Mr. Guo!"
"Mr. Guo..."
One after another, they pledged their silence.
"Old Li, clear this entire floor. I mean everyone," Guo Min'an instructed the butler beside him in a low voice. "Including the doctors."
Members of the Guo Family looked confused, but seeing the stern expressions of their elders, none dared question the order. All doubts were buried silently in their hearts.
"Yes, sir," the elderly butler replied solemnly with a respectful bow.
Moments later, everyone on that floor—except Guo Min'an's group, the bedridden Guo Yanzhi, and Lu Li—had cleared out.
Lu Li glanced at the hospital bed, then suddenly said to Guo Min'an, "Also, have someone bring a box of red ink paste."
Guo Min'an quickly agreed and jogged to the stairwell to give the order to the butler.
...
Several minutes later.
Lu Li paced into Guo Yanzhi's bedroom, followed closely by the four Guo brothers.
He walked up to the bed and sat down gently beside the elder.
From his folder, Lu Li pulled out the Time Sale Contract and placed it on top.
He took out a fountain pen and began filling in the required information.
"You'll sign on his behalf. In a moment, have him leave a fingerprint," Lu Li instructed Guo Min'an.
"Understood, Mr. Lu!" Guo Min'an replied with deep respect.
He accepted the folder and scanned through the contract. Though the contract looked "simple," he dared not underestimate it in the slightest.
Having finished reading, he committed every clause to memory.
Then, uncapping the pen, he signed "Guo Yanzhi" in the section for Party A.
His younger brother stepped forward, holding the red ink paste.
Carefully, he took Guo Yanzhi's thin hand and pressed it into the paste.
Then he pressed the inked finger onto the Time Sale Contract.
Lu Li watched the scene with satisfaction.
Finally, he took back the contract, glanced through it, and signed his name under Party B.
At this moment…
The information displayed above Guo Yanzhi's head read:
Name: Guo Yanzhi
Age: 98
Remaining Lifespan: 12 seconds
The final countdown of the elder's life had begun.
11 seconds!
10 seconds!
9 seconds!
8 seconds!
...
"As for the payment—please transfer the funds to my bank account within three business days. Otherwise... bear the consequences."
Lu Li glanced at the countdown, then calmly turned to the Guo brothers with a warning.
"Of course, Mr. Lu!"
"Yes! We wouldn't dare delay your payment."
"We'll arrange the transfer immediately!"
Guo Min'an, Guo Minding, and Guo Minxing all responded nervously and quickly offered their assurances.
Lu Li nodded.
Then he turned back to look at Guo Yanzhi.
3 seconds!
2 seconds!
The ECG monitor beside the bed began to flatten toward a line...
Suddenly, Lu Li extended his hand and made a casting motion toward Guo Yanzhi's body!
That simple movement sparked an immediate change!
Guo Yanzhi's heart thudded several times, and in the next moment, vital blood surged through his veins, flowing rapidly throughout his body.
His arms, skin, and face began to flush with healthy color…
The ECG monitor steadied, returning to normal...
Guo Yanzhi's arm twitched.
His eyes slowly opened…
Name: Guo Yanzhi
Age: 98
Remaining Lifespan: Three Hundred and Sixty-Five Days.
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