I've already been given the title of Douluo, and you want me to be reasonable?

Chapter 71: Eight Million Gold Soul Coins Successfully Auctioned the Fragments
As David Lin, a powerful figure from the Xingluo Empire, raised the price to eight million gold soul coins, the bidding in the venue gradually subsided.

Eight million gold soul coins, this is already a sky-high price that is enough to deter most forces.

Even the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had to carefully consider whether to continue raising the price.

Ning Fengzhi frowned, his eyes moving back and forth between the map fragments on the auction table and David Lin.

He knew in his heart that the value of this map fragment was inestimable. If it really contained the secret of ancient ruins as the auctioneer said, then its value would far exceed 8 million gold soul coins.

However, if this is just a gimmick, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will pay a huge price for it.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin noticed Ning Fengzhi's hesitation and whispered, "Fengzhi, the aura of this map fragment is indeed extraordinary and may be truly valuable. However, eight million gold soul coins are already beyond our budget. If we continue to raise the price, I'm afraid it will affect the sect's other plans."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head, giving up on raising the price.

He looked at David Lin, a complicated expression flashing in his eyes. He thought to himself, "Why is the Xingluo Empire fighting for this map fragment at such a high price? Could it be that they know something?"

Seeing that no one continued to bid, the auctioneer announced loudly: "Eight million gold soul coins per time!"

"Eight million gold soul coins twice!"

"Eight million gold soul coins three times!"

"Deal! This fragment of the ancient ruins map belongs to the distinguished guest of the Star Luo Empire!"

As the auction hammer fell, a smug smile appeared on David Lin's face.

He stood up slowly, his eyes swept across the entire room, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if everything was under his control.

However, the moment David Lin's eyes met Lin Yuan's, they couldn't help but freeze slightly.

There seemed to be a hint of unfathomable meaning hidden in Lin Yuan's indifferent eyes, which made David Lin feel a little uneasy.

Lin Yuan smiled faintly, thinking to himself, "Eight million gold soul coins, the Xingluo Empire is really willing to spend a lot of money. However, what secrets are hidden in this fragment of the map? It is worth exploring."

After the auction ended, the nobles and powerful people in the venue left one after another, each with different thoughts in mind.

Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo were also preparing to leave. However, just as they walked out of the auction house, a figure quietly appeared in front of them.

He was an old man in a gray robe, his face haggard, but his eyes were as sharp as a hawk. He stood between Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo and whispered, "Sect Master Ning, Jian Douluo, my master invites you."

Ning Fengzhi frowned and asked, "Who is your master?"

The gray-robed old man smiled faintly and said, "My master is none other than Lord Davidlin, who just took the photo of the map fragment. He hopes to discuss the secrets of this fragment with you two."

Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo looked at each other, and a hint of vigilance flashed in their eyes.

David Lin's move obviously had ulterior motives, but they also wanted to take this opportunity to find out the intentions of the Star Luo Empire.

So, Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "In that case, please lead the way." The gray-robed old man bowed slightly, then turned around and led the way. Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo followed behind him and walked towards a secret courtyard outside the auction house.

At the same time, Lin Yuan stood in the corner of the auction hall, watching the departing figures of Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he whispered to himself, "It seems that Dai Weilin is really cautious."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan's figure quietly disappeared into the shadows, as if he had never appeared.

As for Catwoman, he had arranged for someone to send her directly to the Tiandou Royal Academy, where she would be guarded by the three chiefs of Meng Shenji.

...............

Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo left the auction and, led by the guards, quickly arrived at a secluded room somewhere in the city.

At this time, David Lin was leisurely sipping tea. When he saw Ning Fengzhi, the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, he also showed a meaningful smile.

"Sect Master Ning, long time no see."

"Prince Davidlin, it's been a long time. The last time I saw you was more than ten years ago."

Ning Fengzhi greeted him naturally. David Lin in front of him was the prince of the Star Luo Empire. His soul power had already reached the 88th level of Soul Douluo. He was also one of the few living emperors of the Star Luo Empire.

The Xingluo Empire is a country that respects the strong, and only those who have experienced endless massacres have the opportunity to become emperor.

Those brothers who failed were either exiled to the frontier or beheaded on the spot. Few of them could survive and become His Royal Highness the Prince.

Dai Weilin smiled slightly, raised his hand to signal Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo to sit down, and then personally poured two cups of tea for them. The aroma of tea lingered in the air, with a hint of fragrance.

"Master Ning, Sword Douluo, please take a seat."

David Lin's tone was calm, as if he was meeting an old friend who hadn't seen each other for many years. He did not have the arrogance and indifference of a prince of the Star Luo Empire at all.

Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo exchanged a glance, then sat down and nodded naturally to Jian Douluo Chen Xin beside him.

Ning Fengzhi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said with a smile, "Prince David Lin, you specially invited us here today. I wonder if you have any advice for us?"

Dai Weilin put down the teapot in his hand, looked at Ning Fengzhi with a deep gaze, and said slowly: "Master Ning, you and I are both intelligent people, so I won't beat around the bush. I'm sure you have also seen the extraordinary nature of the map fragment at the auction today."

"Although our Xingluo Empire has captured it, I'm afraid it will be difficult to unlock its secrets with our own strength."

Ning Fengzhi raised his brows slightly, already understanding Dai Weilin's intention. He put down his teacup and smiled faintly, "Your Highness, do you mean to cooperate with our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to jointly explore the secrets behind this fragment of the map?"

Dai Weilin nodded, his tone tinged with sincerity. "That's right, Sect Master Ning. You and I both know that the treasures and power contained in the ancient ruins cannot be monopolized by one person or one country. If we join forces, perhaps we can find the ruins faster and share the resources within."

Sword Douluo Chenxin said coldly, "Prince Dai Weilin, the Xingluo Empire has always respected the strong and has a rather overbearing style of doing things. Why did you suddenly propose cooperation today? Is there something hidden that we don't know?"

Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed across David Lin's eyes, and then he sighed and said:
"Sword Douluo is indeed perceptive. To be honest, this fragment of the map is not complete. We only have a part of it. As far as I know, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect should have heard of the legend of the God."

(End of this chapter)