The Annual Auction Conference on Five Immortal Island was actually divided into two sessions. The first was the auction Ye Zhen had just attended.
It mainly auctioned off all manner of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, spiritual objects of heaven and earth, divine abilities and Cultivation Manuals, artifacts and talisman jades—tangible items one could see with one's own eyes.
The second session was different. Its primary objects of trade were intangible things such as intelligence, information, and bounties.
Thus, as soon as the replacement auctioneer took the stage, he delivered a disclaimer of sorts.
"Esteemed guests, the trading of intelligence, information, and bounties at our Five Immortal Island Annual Auction Conference is about to begin. Before the transactions commence, however, we must first inform you of the relevant rules." The auctioneer spoke.
"Given the vastness of the Myriad Worlds, we of Five Immortal Island have no power to verify the authenticity of all intelligence and information transactions. When accepting intelligence for auction, we can only inquire into the relevant details as thoroughly as possible and require attached spirit images.
"We will filter out as much false intelligence as we can, while attaching whatever related information our Five Immortals Hall knows to serve as a reference.
"But even so, we still cannot guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of this intelligence and information.
"Therefore, when placing bids later, esteemed guests, please exercise rational judgment in discerning whether such intelligence and information is real or false. Five Immortals Hall bears no responsibility whatsoever.
"Of course, for intelligence and information issued by Five Immortals Hall itself, we can guarantee one hundred percent accuracy."
"Furthermore, all bounties issued today have been posted by martial artists from across the Myriad Worlds. Though the rewards are generous, they conceal boundless danger.
"When deciding whether to undertake a