Something from another star domain?
Connected to a secret realm?
The Treasure Gathering Pavilion certainly talked big-and had the resources to back it up.
"Please forgive me, but I lack the authority to disclose exactly what these treasures are in advance."
"You must wait until the auction begins, when the pavilion master will reveal them personally."
Fairy Ningshuang smiled apologetically, then added, "However, the pavilion master has said that the final treasures on the eighth and ninth floors will certainly not disappoint our honored guests."
"Perhaps among them lies an opportunity to break through a bottleneck, or even touch upon the mysteries of a higher realm."
She paused, then explained the participation rules in detail. "The auction will proceed through competitive bidding. Spirit stones are accepted, as is barter, though any items offered must be valued by our appraisers."
"The pavilion master will set a starting price for each lot. Every increase must be at least one-tenth of that price."
"You may bid from your own private rooms. True Lord, simply inject your spiritual sense into the formation patterns on the jade platform before you and state your price or offered item. Those outside will hear only your number, so your identity will remain confidential."
"Of course, if an honored guest wishes to reveal their identity, they are welcome to do so."
"If you lack sufficient spirit stones or items, the Treasure Gathering Pavilion also offers short-term loans against collateral, at fair interest rates."
"Furthermore, when the treasures are handed over after the auction, we will provide absolute protection to ensure that both our honored guests and their treasures leave safely."
"Fighting is strictly forbidden inside the tower and within three hundred li of it. Any violators will face the combined wrath of all."
"The vast majority of the factions