"Five thousand..."
"Eight thousand..."
"Nine thousand..."
The steam train Baiyi didn't ask for a share because this thing doesn't have much technical content, and those Alchemists don't study it mainly because it isn't an Extraordinary Item.
Just the two words "steam" can lead those tech-focused Alchemists to figure out various steam products in a few months.
Alchemists and Mages are scientists in their respective fields.
So, this thing really is as Baiyi said, it's just selling an opportunity. The rich merchants can capture as much market as possible and earn money accordingly in the future.
And Baiyi only needs this one quick profit.
"Adding one thousand by one thousand, I don't even take you seriously. Shut up, all of you, one hundred thousand!"
A fat man, adorned with rings on his fingers and full of jewels, mocked as he raised the bid.
