The Auction Begins

Today is the day of the Auction.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Xiao Fan did not go with Zhou He.

Xiao Fan still couldn't buy those two Millennium Ginseng Fruit yesterday.

Later, Yue Bingyan told him that the owner of the Millennium Ginseng Fruit was very tempted by his offer, but what Ginseng Fruit owner wanted in exchange was too important to him. He wanted to try his luck at the Auction first. If not, he would then try to exchange it for a skill book with Xiao Fan.

Xiao Fan expressed his understanding.

However, he was determined to get those two Ginseng Fruits.

If he can't buy it from the seller, he can exchange it with the seller; he has plenty of bargaining chips.

The Glazed Auction Venue is right next to the Accommodation Building, less than 100 meters away.

When Xiao Fan and his companion arrived, the place was already crowded with people, and the deafening noise made them feel dizzy.

The two items up for auction attracted almost all the players from the Level 90 Zone, and the venue was expected to be packed. Fortunately, Xiao Fan had a privileged seat given to him by Yue Bingyan.

"Master, I really don't understand. Why would you sell such a valuable item? Wouldn't it be better to keep it for yourself?"

Ye Bugu was still trying to persuade Xiao Fan.

God knows how shocked he was when Xiao Fan told him yesterday that the two props he was consigning were actually his.

If that's the case, then what exactly does it mean that he went to great lengths to raise money to bid on this prop?

Why would Xiao Fan, with all his Profession, sell the Base Building Token? That's incredibly reckless!

Putting everything else aside, wouldn't selling people's Profession after building the safe base be more profitable than auctioning the base tokens?

Jiu Chen is only good at games; he's far worse at business.

"No need to say anything more, I have my own ideas," Xiao Fan said.

"Alright."

Ye Bugu opened the game panel and began returning the Core Power he had previously borrowed.

Just as the two were about to turn through the back door to the special seating area, a loud commotion suddenly erupted not far from the main entrance.

"The Shen Sect has arrived!"

"Get out of the way! If you block their path, you might be ambushed in the wilderness."

"Wow! Shen Sect actually came in person this time! I just saw Zhou He also came in person. No wonder it's Base Building Token; it actually attracted two big shots. It seems this Auction to be a bloodbath. I can't wait!"

"Shen Sect? That must be Shen Long."

Upon hearing that Shen Long had arrived, Xiao Fan stopped and looked towards the main entrance.

As people chatted quietly, they consciously dispersed to both sides, revealing the road in the middle.

Xiao Fan's eyes darkened.

Shen Long's influence is still too great.

This is a Level 90 Zone, and none of the people who come here are ordinary players. Yet Shen Long managed to make them all obediently give way. This shows his intimidating power in the game.

In the distance, a group of people slowly approached. The leader was a man around fifty years old, dressed in a plain white robe. He appeared thin, yet one could sense the hidden power within him, and his sharp, eagle-like eyes were fixed on what lay ahead.

"Master, that's Shen Long in the white shirt," Ye Bugu whispered.

Xiao Fan squinted as he sized up Shen Long.

On the surface, he and Shen Long didn't seem to have much hatred for each other, but in reality, his stepson almost killed his uncle in the game, and in real life, the Shen Family was behind the scenes when his grades were changed.

Now, he has killed Shen Tao, and the two are already sworn enemies.

Moreover, back in Myriad Phenomena Platform, the Shen Family also planned to get rid of him.

A destined adversary.

Just as Shen Long was about to enter, he suddenly felt a gaze fixed on him from the crowd. He looked in the direction of the gaze and when he saw Xiao Fan's young face, a look of surprise flashed across his face, followed by a frown.

"Who... is this person?"

When Xiao Fan noticed that Shen Long had noticed him looking at him, he remained calm and simply looked away before entering the room.

"What's wrong, Sect Master?" Shen Long's Shen Long asked quickly when they saw his expression.

The person had already left, Shen Long didn't dwell on it anymore. Such a young face was rare, and it would be too easy to find out more.

"Go in."

The Auction has a very unique design, with a semi-circular arc shape and two floors. The first floor has open seating, and the second floor has booths. There are no private boxes.

The auction stage is located slightly above the middle of the first and second floors. This design is to prevent people from snatching the treasures; after all, this is a game, and security isn't as good as in real life.

Xiao Fan's seat was on the second floor, where Zhou He and Shen Long were also seated. Several other players from different factions were also on the second floor.

Ye Bugu quietly introduced, "That woman in the white dress is Yun Zhongyao, known as the most beautiful woman in the game. She's the daughter of the Qin Family and Qin Muyu's half-sister."

Xiao Fan looked over and frowned.

"She's not that great, not even as pretty as Qin Muyu."

Ye Bugu:...

What are you telling the truth about?

Besides the players from the Four Great Families, there is also the Bai Family, a family of Doctor, on the second floor.

"It is said that the Bai Family were imperial physicians, with medical skills passed down for a thousand years. When the country promoted new methods of breastfeeding, they strongly opposed it. What do you think?"

"After it was implemented, the Bai Family learned it the fastest, and the healing skills they created were only slightly inferior to yours by a few hundred million. I was stunned. Otherwise, how could they have passed down their skills for thousands of years? They are flexible and adaptable; if they can't resist, they will surpass you."

While Ye Bugu was introducing Xiao Fan to the people on the second floor, the others on the second floor were also observing him.

After all, such a young face is extremely rare in the Level 90 Zone, and even rare in the official server.

However, it's unfamiliar; I don't know it.

Shen Long was also surprised to see Xiao Fan again. He didn't expect Xiao Fan to be able to go up to the second floor. He knew that it wasn't easy for someone to get to the second floor.

"Go and investigate that young man's identity," Shen Long whispered the order.

Just then, Yue Bingyan appeared on the auction stage in the center.

Today, she was glowing red, clearly dressed in full gear and well-prepared.

"Welcome everyone to today's Auction. I know you're all eager, so I won't waste any more time. Auction."

Xiao Fan: This hosting style is so forthright!

Ye Bugu: The Moon Gang Leader is still too sentimental.

"Today we have ten items for auction: seven are Heavenly Spirit Treasure, one is Earth-Tier Skill book, one set of costumes, and one Base Building Token. That's all the items. Please consider your budget before bidding."

"The auction begins. Now, let's start with the first item."

The auction for the Heavenly Spirit Treasure was only moderately enthusiastic.

Xiao Fan bid on two items, both of which added attributes: one added 10 points to Intelligence, and the other added 10 points to Spirit. Both were won at the starting price.

There is almost no competition between these two attributes for Heavenly Spirit Treasure; other players prefer to increase strength, agility, and stamina, which is also related to their skills.

Players at this stage have more or less figured out how attributes affect skills.

Ye Bugu also helped Xiao Yu buy a Snow Lotus for healing; they're all buddies, and Xiao Fan also chipped in some money as a token of appreciation.

Soon they arrived at the last Heavenly Spirit Treasure, and Xiao Fan sat up straight.

The two Millennium Ginseng Fruits have finally arrived.