System Auction Shop, I'll sell out across all realms!

He asked himself, "System, what practical benefits will I get by binding with her?"

The system responded immediately.

"Ding!"

"After being deeply bound to the chosen one, the host can share the other's fortune."

"Specific effects: Auction house foot traffic continues to surge, and intangible disasters and potential crises are automatically avoided."

"The enhancement effect will continue to grow stronger as Shen Ling'er's strength increases."

"This system is dedicated to recruiting every chosen one to work for its host."

"As the saying goes, Heaven is the father of the chosen one, so the host is the grandfather of the chosen one!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Tian's lips instantly curled into a knowing smile.

Lin Tian liked hearing this; his seniority had increased again…

And then there's the lucky one—isn't that just a lucky cat?

Ordinary lucky cats only know how to bring wealth, but Shen Ling'er is different.

Attract wealth and ward off disasters, protect against misfortune and bring good fortune, all-round blessing!

The only thing you need to give her is a branch office slot and a supply of goods.

This deal is a sure-fire way to make a profit.

……

Only three days remain until the grand opening of the All-Heavens Auction House.

The news spread like wildfire throughout Qingzhou, and everyone knew about this unprecedented event.

And everyone was aware of the old rules of the Heavenly Auction House:

If you want to get in, just line up. There are no quotas and no special privileges.

At each auction, all admission qualifications are distributed on-site.

First come, first served, while supplies last, it doesn't matter who comes.

That's why nobody had advance tickets.

With the grand event approaching, the entire Qingzhou region is in a state of utter excitement.

Nearly ten million cultivators rushed to Xuantian City in order to queue up early and secure a spot for entry.

The streets were filled with people rushing to their destinations, preparing for war, or queuing to enter the city, and discussions were constant.

At a roadside stall in Xuantian City, two cultivators were squatting and eating noodles.

"This auction of the heavens will most likely feature some truly exceptional items."

"Do you even need to tell me? Do you think I'm an idiot?"

"No matter how capable you are, you still have to get in first. Getting into the city and queuing up as soon as possible is the most important thing."

"I missed the appearance of the sixth-grade superior ancient tree last time, and I'll regret it for the rest of my life. This time, I'm determined to get in, no matter what!"

"If I could find a seventh-tier supreme treasure, my life would be worth it."

His companion shook his head: "Seventh rank is too outrageous; that's something from the Southern Holy Land."

The young cultivator's eyes lit up:

"What others can't do, is possible at the All Heavens Auction House."

The two became more and more excited as they talked. After finishing their noodles, they packed their bags and prepared to head to Xuantian City overnight.

The portly businessman at the next table, his blood boiling, leaned over and spoke:

"Your vision is too narrow!"

"I've staked everything on this, arriving in the city three days early to stake out a spot, all for a front-row seat!"

"Winning is like ascending to heaven in one step!"

The cultivator quickly asked, "Are the front-row seats so cramped?"

"Of course!" the fat businessman said with certainty, then lowered his voice, revealing a secret.

"I have an acquaintance working in Xuantian City who secretly leaked the information."

"This final treasure is even more terrifying than the Ancient Wood of Mystic Profoundness from last time!"

The two cultivators held their breath instantly, swallowed hard, and were filled with shock.

They believed it!

……

The Ten Thousand Beasts Manor, one of the five top powers, was completely absent.

The manor lord, Duan Tianlang, has disappeared, and the Holy Son and the Grand Elder have all perished.

The manor was leaderless, and the remaining elders each had their own agendas. They argued for half a day, but none of them were willing to take charge.

The meeting was exhausting and yielded no results whatsoever.

A young disciple asked timidly:

"Elders, shall we still go to the Celestial Auction?"

After a deathly silence, someone spoke coldly:

"With the master of the manor absent, there's no one to make decisions. Where are we supposed to go?"

"Going there will only make us a laughingstock and embarrass ourselves."

The crowd fell silent, eventually dispersing and abandoning the auction.

The Great Yan Dynasty.

Emperor Qin Batian was extremely excited. Although the treasury of the Great Yan Dynasty was empty, this did not stop them from going to see the play.

They, the Great Yan King Chao, had already received enough benefits before, so this time they only needed to watch others auction off.

The stress has been drastically reduced!

The daughter, Qin Ziwei, leaned against the door frame, watching her father busy himself with various tasks, and sighed helplessly.

"Father, you don't look like an emperor at all."

"Besides, the treasury of our Great Yan Kingdom is empty; we are no longer qualified to contend with those forces!"

Qin Batian's eyes were burning:

"Who said I was going to the auction? I'm going to show off!"

"Let those bumpkins see the invincible sixth-level cultivation technique of my Great Yan Kingdom."

"Hehehe..."

……

Zixiao Pavilion, a teahouse atop Ziyun Peak.

The tea room was quiet and still, with two people sitting opposite each other, yet undercurrents were running deep.

The iced tea in front of Zhou Tianxing had gone cold, and he had no appetite for it, so he sat quietly and waited.

Across from him, Lu Yun appeared calm and nonchalant, but in reality, he was deep in thought.

After a long silence, Lu Yun spoke first, his voice calm and even:

"Have you gathered all the spirit stones?"

Zhou Tianxing nodded in agreement: "With the property mortgaged and the warehouse emptied, there should be enough for the bidding."

Lu Yun repeated softly, slightly raising his eyes, his tone tinged with amusement:

"Do you think that's enough?"

Zhou Tianxing gave a bitter smile:

"In the last auction, the Tongxuan Ancient Wood fetched a record price of eight million."

He paused, then continued.

"If there really is a seventh-tier divine artifact this time, this amount of spirit stones will be far from enough."

Lu Yun slightly raised his eyebrows, his expression scrutinizing:

"Do you really think a small auction house in Qingzhou could produce a seventh-tier supreme treasure?"

His words were plain, yet carried a condescending disdain.

Zhou Tianxing heard everything clearly, but he wasn't annoyed; his tone was extremely sincere.

"Others may not be able to do it, but the Heavenly Auction House has no fixed rules."

"This person's methods are unpredictable, and he has an endless array of trump cards. Every time he does something, he defies everyone's expectations."

"Even without a seventh-tier supreme treasure, a sixth-tier top-grade divine object is certainly not out of the question; it would still be an opportunity of astronomical value."

Lu Yun listened quietly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, put away the jade pendant, and took a small sip of the cool tea.

"It seems you have a very high opinion of this forestry owner."

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the tea room turned cold.

Zhou Tianxing's heart tightened. After careful consideration, he lowered his voice and advised:

"Young Master Lu, we will be entering the Zhutian Auction House in three days. We must keep a low profile."

"Duan Yan died tragically because of his arrogance and disdain for others."

"The forestry owner is unpredictable and ruthless. We are there to bid for an opportunity, so we must not cause any trouble."

He carefully observed Lu Yun's expression.

But the young prodigy of the Huangji Sect before him remained expressionless, though a faint hint of disdain flashed in his eyes.

That look clearly said:

Do you think your mere local forces in Qingzhou are qualified to teach me how to do things?

Zhou Tianxing felt a chill run down his spine and immediately lowered his head, not daring to say another word.

After a moment, Lu Yun spoke slowly, his tone calm yet filled with arrogance:

"I know. I'm not an ignorant fool like Duan Yan."

"I, Emperor Huangji, act with discretion."

He got up, walked to the window, and opened the window.

He gazed in the direction of Xuantian City, his eyes indifferent and detached.

"No matter how powerful Lin Tian is, he is ultimately just a force in a corner of Qingzhou."

"Qingzhou is nothing more than the poorest of the ninety-nine major states in the Southern Region."

"My Huangji Sect is a top-tier sect in the Southern Region."

"The gap between the two is an insurmountable chasm, which cannot be bridged by a few sixth-tier treasures."

At this point, Lu Yun suddenly turned around, looking down at Zhou Tianxing with a condescending gaze.

"Three days later."

"I want to see for myself just how capable this small auction house in Qingzhou really is."

……