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"Since ancient times, wealth and fortune have been sought in danger. There are naturally perilous places, but there's no need to worry too much. It won't start until next year at the earliest."
Feng Zaixing looked directly into Yu Xin's worried eyes, chatting and laughing calmly.
Yu Xin, puzzled, asked, "Why?"
"Good things need time to be digested. If we get the items now, wouldn't it be a waste of the immortal-grade items we paid for?"
Feng Zaixing sealed the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum in a jade box, placed it into his storage ring, and joked,
"In another year, I will be a Spirit Elder. Sister, be careful not to be overtaken by me."
"Dream on! I'm only a little bit away from four rings and can fuse with my second Spirit anytime; a year is enough time for me to complete my One-Word Battle Armor."
Yu Xin held her head high, but inwardly, she was pondering that it was time to put all her energy into Cultivating.
Her younger brother was full of drive; she, as his older sister, could not be surpassed.
Feng Zaixing really wanted to ask Yu Xin if her battle armor was self-made or if her Family helped, but after thinking about it, he didn't open his mouth. Sooner or later, there would be a time for him to act.
The last treasure was put up for auction. It wasn't a Heaven And Earth Treasure, but its value was higher than many Heaven And Earth Treasures.
The moment this last treasure appeared, almost everyone's eyes changed.
A high-grade, ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone!
The Spirit Tool screen displayed a light and shadow moving from far to near. Inside a crystal box lay a miniature human skeleton, completely transparent, with dark red liquid seemingly flowing continuously within it, occasionally emitting light.
"As you can all see, this is a Right Leg Bone from a fifty-thousand-year Evil Demon Tiger Whale, a Spirit Beast that is a marine overlord. In this era, its value is self-evident. You may admire it for three minutes. Please."
The auctioneer's words were very brief this time. After speaking, he bowed and stepped aside.
He didn't need to say more. Spirit Beast gathering places on the continent had almost vanished, and near-shore Spirit Beasts were either dead or fled. Only the vast distant sea held abundant Spirit Beast resources. New Spirit Bones were far rarer than in ancient times, and each appearance would lead to a frenzied scramble.
However, this time, the people in Box One had no intention of bidding.
After all, they had already bid on three treasures; too much was as bad as too little.
Na'er quietly asked, "Sister Yu, who do you think will buy this Spirit Bone?"
Yu Xin pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Either the Chen Family in Box Two or the Shen Family in Box Four. The Legacy Spirit of both these Families is related to the water attribute."
"Then it's over. The Shen Family definitely can't compete with the Chen Family. The Young Master from Commander Chen's Family is next door," Luan Hongchen said with a smile, looking like he enjoyed watching the excitement.
Kong Yao corrected, "You can't say that. Chen Zeyu is also in his forties, a Titled Douluo and a federal major general. He doesn't like the label of Chen Xinjie's son."
"I naturally understand the reasoning,"
Luan Hongchen became serious, no longer joking around, and sighed, "I know this kid started from scratch in other legions before becoming a major general. He has ability. Three years ago, Chen Xinjie transferred him to the Sea God Legion."
"On his first day in the Sea God Legion, Chen Xinjie publicly announced that he was his son. Now it's good; all his past efforts became meaningless. Everyone who saw him first said, 'A tiger father has no dog son,' which angered him, making him strive desperately to prove he could succeed without Chen Xinjie."
"But his talent is far inferior to Chen Xinjie's. It will be very difficult for him to remove the 'Son of the Boundless Sea Douluo' label in this lifetime. Alas… it's not easy for him…"
Feng Zaixing listened, lost in thought, and couldn't help but secretly think that Chen Xinjie was indeed a follower of the Sea God; their paths were the same.
Chen Zeyu's efforts were all erased by the phrase "Son of the Boundless Sea Douluo," and Tang Wulin's everything couldn't compare to "Son of Sea God Tang San."
However, Chen Xinjie didn't mind killing Shrek people other than Long Yeyue and was also a leading hawk. Currently, there was significant room for cooperation; he could be utilized but not confided in.
The bidding began, and as Luan Hongchen expected, this fifty-thousand-year Spirit Bone fell into the hands of Chen Zeyu in Box Two. Box Four bid up to nearly three hundred million, then reluctantly gave up.
Luan Hongchen shook his head with a tsk, laughing, "That girl Shen Xing must be very depressed tonight. She didn't win any of the treasures she fancied, haha…"
"You old rascal," Kong Yao pointed at him, his mouth quickly curving into a smile, "But this is quite funny, hahahaha…"
The auction ended in Perfection. Le Zhengzhong from Box Three took the initiative to visit Box One.
Mu Ye, disguised as Zhen Hua, walked out of Box One publicly, took out thirty Everlasting Life Fruits, and handed them to the other party on behalf of Feng Zaixing.
"A small token of my regard. I hope the elder's health is robust."
"Thank you, Your Excellency, for the gift. The Le Family will surely repay you generously. I also wish Your Excellency's forging skills to advance further. The entire Spirit Master's world is counting on your Heavenly Forging…"
A Divine Craftsman personally giving a gift, Le Zhengzhong was flattered and left with profuse thanks, showing no dissatisfaction about the items being snatched.
The face given by a Divine Craftsman must be respected.
Various military Families, seeing it was "Zhen Hua," came to greet him. Mu Ye handled them with ease, showing no flaws.
In Box Four, Shen Xing looked dejected but had to force a smile, watching the people from Box One leave.
Shen Yue saw her sister's poor complexion, and a helpless expression appeared on her delicate face. She stroked her head to comfort her.
"Who made the Yu Family so discerning, making good connections with a Divine Craftsman early on? We can't envy that. Little Xing, it's irrational for you to compete with them. Don't do that next time."
Shen Xing bit her lip, huffing, "If our Family also had a good relationship with a Divine Craftsman, the ranking of the Five Great Families would definitely rise."
Shen Yue gently shook her head. If such an opportunity truly existed, the Shen Family would do anything to seize it, but how easy was it for a Divine Craftsman to emerge?
Moreover, the top three Families each had powerful foundations. Even if the Shen Family produced a Divine Craftsman, it would be impossible to catch up in one generation.
"The Yu, Chen, and Le Families have stood for a thousand years. In this generation, apart from me, the Shen Family has no one capable of standing alone. You all must work hard to maintain the Family's prestige."
...Walking out of the main auction house through a special passage, there were still many auction halls along the way. Feng Zaixing looked with interest and asked,
"The things here are really good. Are there any other treasures?"
Yu Xin glanced at him and leisurely asked, "What? Spending all that money isn't enough?"
"Money only has value when it's spent. I'm contributing to society and promoting consumption," Feng Zaixing said earnestly.
"Then it's up to you. Take this token; you can enter any small auction house or appreciate treasures at the Treasure Fair anytime."
Yu Xin took out a token, engraved with the character "Yu" on the front and a divine brush pattern on the back, and gave it to Feng Zaixing.
"Look carefully; don't be a sucker."
"Thanks. Na'er, let's go. Tell Big Brother what you want." Feng Zaixing drifted away.
"Yay! Big Brother is the best!"
"Zaixing, you two slow down…"
Feng Zaixing called out, pulled Na'er, and skipped away from the group. Mu Ye, who had returned to his original appearance, quickly followed.
Yu Xin stood there, stunned. Her younger brother took her access token to go play with another girl, without taking her. Was this right?
"You'd better achieve the quasi-god realm in a few decades, and sleep with one eye open. Otherwise, even if you are a Divine Craftsman, I will beat you."
Yu Xin gnashed her silver teeth. Usually calm in her mind, this was the second time Feng Zaixing had broken her composure today.