Lola let out a huge yawn. "Gu Qingshan, how much longer do we have to stand here?"
"Just a little longer," Gu Qingshan said.
He surveyed the entire city below, his expression focused and intent.
"You trust that chicken that much?" Lola asked.
"It never hurts to be careful. I need to keep an eye on this city. If anything seems off, I'll spot it right away," Gu Qingshan said.
--The Colorful Rooster was actually the "God of War Intelligence" option. He had no choice but to trust it.
"But we've been standing here for almost ten minutes already—"
Lola stopped halfway through her sentence.
A broadcast suddenly rang out across the entire city:
"Attention, the citywide charity auction is about to begin."
"Every professional who has arrived in Black City may put up their most precious treasures for public auction."
"Please note, this charity auction is held only once every three thousand years or so."
"Black City will not take a fifty-percent cut. All auction proceeds will belong to you."
"Think 'Black City Administrator' to bring up the auction menu."
"Make the most of this opportunity."
"Begin!"
The entire city fell silent for a brief moment, then erupted into a tremendous uproar.
Everyone was going wild.
Black City wasn't taking a cut. This was a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity!
"Is this what we were waiting for?" Lola asked.
"Probably." Standing on the rooftop, Gu Qingshan thought, "Black City Administrator."
A gentle light descended from above and opened up before him, forming a curved display.
"Mr. Gu Qingshan, as a powerful individual who has comprehended realm force, you will be granted direct access to the VIP interface."
Those words appeared on the display.
"Thank you. What can I do?" Gu Qingshan asked.
"List an item, browse the auction listings, or place a