Tides Surging on Both Banks

She Long fell silent for a while.

He had thought Zhou Qiubai would seize the chance to make an exorbitant demand, or impose several conditions that would leave Spirit Hall in a difficult position. Yet Zhou Qiubai asked for nothing, only that he wait until the auction ended.

At this moment, She Long's instincts increasingly told him that this auction was far from as simple as it appeared.

Why would a young man capable of killing even Tang Hao go to such lengths to hold a public auction?

He could have sold the Spirit Bones privately to any faction capable of paying the price. It would have saved time and effort while avoiding attention.

Yet Zhou Qiubai had deliberately chosen this path, spreading word everywhere and drawing the entire continent's attention to Heaven Dou City.

She Long could not make sense of it no matter how hard he thought, but he knew it was impossible to get any more answers today.

"I understand." She Long rose to his feet and cupped his fists slightly toward Zhou Qiubai. "Then I shall not disturb you any longer."

Salas followed close behind, rushing out through the courtyard gate as though fleeing for his life.

Ghost Leopard watched the two figures vanish around the alley corner and let out a sigh.

Still, at least She Long had clearly stated that he would redeem him. That counted as the only good news today.

By the time She Long returned to the palace, it was already late at night.

When Qian Renxue saw She Long push open the door and enter, she gestured for him to speak directly.

She Long reported everything that had happened that night in full detail, omitting nothing.

After hearing him out, Qian Renxue leaned back in her chair and remained silent