The Map Fragment Sold for Eight Million Gold Soul Coins
As Dai Weilin, a powerful figure from the Star Luo Empire, raised the price to eight million Gold Soul Coin, the bidding in the arena gradually subsided.
Eight million Gold Soul Coin —this is an astronomical price that would deter most forces.
Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had to carefully consider whether to raise the price further.
Ning Fengzhi frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between the map fragments and Dai Weilin on the auction stage.
He knew in his heart that the value of this map fragment was immeasurable. If, as the auctioneer said, it contained the secrets of Ancient Ruins, then its value would far exceed eight million Gold Soul Coin.
However, if this is just a gimmick, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will pay a huge price for it.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin noticed Ning Fengzhi's hesitation and said in a low voice, "Ning Fengzhi, the aura of this map fragment is indeed extraordinary, and it may indeed have value. However, eight million Gold Soul Coin have already exceeded our budget. If we continue to raise the price, it may affect the sect's other plans."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head, giving up on raising the price further.
He looked at Dai Weilin, a complex expression flashing in his eyes, and thought to himself, "The Star Luo Empire is so willing to pay any price to obtain this fragment of the map, could it be that they know something?"
Seeing that no one was bidding further, the auctioneer announced loudly, "Eight million Gold Soul Coin per bid!"
"Eight million Gold Soul Coin twice!"
"Eight million Gold Soul Coin three times!"
"Deal! This fragment of the Ancient Ruins map belongs to the distinguished guest of the Star Luo Empire!"
As the auction gavel fell, a smug smile appeared on Dai Weilin's face.
He slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping across the entire room, a smile curving his lips, as if everything was under his control.
However, Dai Weilin's gaze narrowed slightly the moment it met Lin Yuan's.
Lin Yuan's calm gaze seemed to conceal a deep and unfathomable meaning, which made Dai Weilin feel uneasy.
Lin Yuan smiled slightly, secretly calculating in his heart. "Eight million Gold Soul Coin, the Star Luo Empire is certainly willing to spend a lot. However, it is worth exploring what secrets this map fragment holds."
After the Auction House ended, the nobles and powerful figures in the room left one after another, each with their own thoughts.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were also preparing to leave when, just as they stepped out of the auction house, a figure quietly appeared in front of them.
It was an old man in a gray robe, with a withered face but eyes as sharp as a hawk's. He stood in front of Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo and said in a low voice, "Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, my master invites you."
Ning Fengzhi frowned and asked, "Who is your master?"
The gray-robed old man smiled slightly and said, "My master is Lord Dai Weilin, who just photographed the map fragment. He hopes to have a chat with you two to discuss the secrets of this map fragment."
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged a glance, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes.
Dai Weilin's move was clearly motivated by ulterior motives, but they also wanted to take this opportunity to find out the intentions of the Star Luo Empire.
Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "In that case, please lead the way."
The gray-robed elder bowed slightly, then turned and led the way. Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo followed behind him, heading towards a secluded courtyard outside the auction house.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan stood in a corner of the auction house, watching Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo's departing figures. A slight smile played on his lips as he muttered to himself, "It seems Dai Weilin is indeed cautious."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan's figure disappeared into the shadows as if he had never been there.
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After leaving the Auction House, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, led by their guards, soon arrived at a secluded room in the city.
At this moment, Dai Weilin was leisurely sipping his tea. When he saw Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he also revealed a meaningful smile.
"Sect Master Ning, it's been a long time."
"Prince Dai Weilin, it's been a long time. The last time I saw you was more than a decade ago."
Ning Fengzhi greeted him naturally. Dai Weilin, as a prince of the Star Luo Empire, had already reached the level of an 88th-level Soul Power Soul Douluo and was one of the few emperors of the Star Luo Empire who was still alive.
The Star Luo Empire is a nation that respects the strong; only those who have endured endless slaughter have the opportunity to become emperors.
Those brothers who failed were either exiled to the frontier or killed on the spot; very few survived and became princes.
Dai Weilin smiled slightly, raised his hand to gesture for Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo to sit down, and then personally poured them two cups of tea. The aroma of the tea wafted through the air, carrying a faint fragrance.
"Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, please have a seat."
Dai Weilin spoke in a calm tone, as if he were reuniting with an old friend he hadn't seen for many years, without any of the arrogance or indifference of a prince of the Star Luo Empire.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged a glance, then sat down and naturally nodded to Sword Douluo Chen Xin beside him.
Ning Fengzhi his teacup, took a small sip, and smiled, "Prince Dai Weilin, you specially invited us here today. May I ask what you wish to do for us?"
Dai Weilin put down the teapot in his hand, looked at Ning Fengzhi with a deep gaze, and slowly said, "Sect Master Ning, we are both smart people, so I won't beat around the bush. You must have seen the extraordinary nature of that map fragment at Auction House."
"Although my Star Luo Empire has won the bid for it, I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to unravel its secrets with our own strength alone."
Ning Fengzhi an eyebrow, already understanding Dai Weilin's intentions. He put down his teacup and smiled faintly, "Does the Prince mean that he wants to cooperate with our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to jointly explore the secrets behind this map fragment?"
Dai Weilin nodded, his tone sincere. "That's right, Sect Master Ning. As we both know, the treasures and power contained in the Ancient Ruins cannot be monopolized by one person or one country. If we join forces, we may be able to find the ruins more quickly and share their resources."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin coldly spoke, "Prince Dai Weilin, the Star Luo Empire has always respected the strong and acted in a rather domineering manner. Why are you suddenly proposing cooperation today? Is there some hidden reason we don't know about?"
Upon hearing this, a complex expression flashed in Dai Weilin's eyes, then he sighed and said:
"Sword Douluo is indeed astute. To be honest, this map fragment is not complete; we only have a part of it. And as far as I know, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect should have also heard of the legend of the god."