Chapter: 4037

The reason for the heartache was that the money would be a heavy burden on Lee's family assets exceeding over $20 billion. Although they could take it out, it might drain all their cash flow.

As a result, if they wanted to continue running Lee's various industries in the future, they would have to immediately sell off part of their assets to replenish their funds and avoid financial collapse.

In this way, Lee's family not only stood to lose $3.82 billion but also face a significant discount on their fixed assets, possibly reducing their total assets from $20 billion to less than $1.5 billion or even lower.

It was absolutely devastating news.

As for why he was anxious, it was because he was very clear in his heart that if he paid the $3.82 billion, his grandchildren who were once extremely respectful and filial towards him would definitely hate him to the bone.

Because this would not only reduce their inheritance but also greatly prolong their inheritance period.

Originally, they could inherit the assets worth $20 billion within a few months.

As for himself, after he had paid out $3.82 billion, his children could at least inherit assets worth half a trillion dollars less, and it would take them at least several years or even ten years before they could inherit.

But he didn't have any way to deal with this situation.

So he steadfastly shouted in his heart: "It's me! I created the entire Li clan on my own, it's me! I'm the one who made everything that is now Li family! This sense of accomplishment has long surpassed all else, even surpassing a full house of descendants! I am too eager to continue living, too eager to be the master of this dynasty! I absolutely cannot give up!"

"What is my ultimate goal? Even if my children and grandchildren turn against me, what does it matter? I have already given them an unparalleled life and an incredibly relaxed life. Now, I absolutely cannot sacrifice myself just for their sake! As from today, even if I can only live out my days in solitude, I will not hesitate!"

When the Korean Li clan's wealthy, he smoothly paid off $3.82 billion and took a wobbly step up to the stage.

Terminal weakness made him take faltering steps, and the pain brought on by end-stage cancer also left him in extreme agony.

Originally, he had already reached the point where he needed to inject painkillers multiple times a day, just before leaving his room to attend the auction. He even asked his attendant to administer one more injection to himself.

However, the drug's effect has clearly weakened significantly, and every step he takes brings him piercing pain.

However, it's fortunate that this wealthy man's perseverance was by no means comparable to ordinary people.

He had once served as a soldier and experienced the war between North and South Korea, and it was precisely during that baptism by fire that he forged his unwavering determination.

He gritted his teeth in pain, step by step approaching the stage, though his body was wracked with pain, but his heart had already opened up in relief.

He knew this was the final step towards rebirth, just like a phoenix rising from the ashes, and the pains that permeated his entire body would not destroy himself, only allow him to be reborn.

So, he was not afraid of the pain, on the contrary, he began to enjoy the feeling of being completely lucid brought by the pain.

Those seated below quickly recognized his identity and knew he was the patriarch of the top Korean conglomerate, Li clan.

Years ago, the media had reported on this legendary Korean tycoon's fight against cancer, and recently, many media outlets had reported on his deteriorating condition; now, seeing him appear here, many people couldn't understand why he would spend $3.82 billion to bid on the last quarter of the spring elixir.

Because many people felt that with his capabilities, he should be able to compete for the entire spring elixir.

However, this Korean tycoon himself knew very well that Li clan was itself a major asset management company, needing to invest enormous research and production costs in industries such as digital, semiconductors, shipping, and logistics.

And currently, Li clan had usable cash reserves of only $400 million, with the remaining assets consisting of various fixed assets, debt assets, and intangible assets, which couldn't be converted into cash in a short time. JrNovels.com