The atmosphere in the auction hall grew increasingly heated.
As the bidding for the first item, the Frost Sword, came to an end.
The host cleared his throat, his voice rising:
"Next is the second item in this auction."
"The Ancient Relic Bamboo Slip!"
The moment his words fell, the entire hall fell silent.
Everyone's eyes focused on the stage.
A servant stepped forward with steady strides.
Carefully carrying an exquisite Jade Box onto the stage.
The Jade Box opened, revealing a palm-sized black Jade Slip lying quietly within:
Its surface was covered in ancient runes that slowly flowed.
It faintly exuded a palpitating aura.
Everyone could sense it—a killing aura!
"This Jade Slip came from an ancient ruin of unknown grade."
The host spoke mysteriously, deliberately pausing.
Building up everyone's anticipation:
"After repeated appraisal by several treasure-identification masters."
"It has been found to contain powerful energy fluctuations, but its exact purpose remains unclear."
"The starting price is one million gold coins!"
A wave of hushed discussion immediately swept through the auction hall.
People whispered among themselves, hesitation flashing through many eyes.
Yet no one bid for a long while.
After all, it was a Jade Slip with an unknown purpose.
Even appraisal masters could not determine its effects, so how could they?
The hidden risks were simply too great. No one wanted to take such a gamble lightly.
In the top-floor private room, a burning gleam flashed through Xiao Yan's eyes:
What else could he say?
He had merely come out for a stroll, and an opportunity had delivered itself to his doorstep!
Talent, strength, opportunities—he had them all!
If he still could not secure it, he would be nothing but trash!
Xiao Yan smiled faintly and raised a hand.
His voice was not loud, yet it clearly spread