"Cough, cough, everyone, this auction has now come to an end. As for the date of the next major auction, please await further notice.
However, taking this opportunity, the Mittel Family has some good news to share with everyone.
Regarding this matter, I already briefly mentioned it before the auction for the final Seventh-Order Magical Beast core."
After delivering the Seventh-Order Magical Beast core to Fa Ma, president of the Alchemist Guild in VIP Room Three on the second floor, Mittel Tengshan first coughed twice, drawing everyone's attention, before slowly speaking.
In truth, the Mittel Family had considered whether or not to make that information public.
After all, if they kept it secret, the Mittel Family could enjoy it alone.
However, an unexpected incident some time ago had forced the Mittel Family to reveal the secret.
Otherwise, the Mittel Family alone was no longer capable of swallowing the profits brought by that secret.
In the end, it was Hai Bodong, the current patriarch of the Mittel Family and a Dou Emperor, who decided to reveal it.
That way, at least the Mittel Family could still get a bite of the meat. Otherwise, they probably would not even get a sip of the soup!
"What secret could make your Mittel Family hide it so carefully?"
"Yeah, at this point, why keep playing mysterious?"
"Could there be some danger, and you want us to step on the landmines for you?"
"Surely not. The Mittel Family has a pretty good reputation."
"Then do you think it's good news or bad news?"
"Hard to say. I can't really judge."
"Let's wait until the Mittel Family announces it before discussing it."
"True."
At that moment, all sorts of discussions had already broken out throughout the auction hall.
Clearly, Mittel Tengshan's earlier remarks connecting the Seventh-Order Magical Beast core with the information he was about to announce had left everyone present itching with curiosity.
Xiao Lin, however, remained as calm as ever.
Most of the people in the VIP rooms on the second floor were also able to keep their composure, unlike those in the auction hall below, who wore anxious expressions.
Seeing that he had stirred up everyone's emotions, Mittel Tengshan no longer remained silent.
"Everyone, I believe you are all curious about how our Mittel Family acquired a Seventh-Order Magical Beast core. It is related to what I am about to announce.
This is a secret our Mittel Family has held for several years!
You should all know that our Mittel Family patriarch, Hai Bodong, has become a Dou Emperor, correct?
But do you know?
The reason our patriarch was able to advance to the Dou Emperor realm, and the reason our Mittel Family was able to obtain this Seventh-Order Magical Beast core, are both related to the secret we possess.
Originally, we had no intention of revealing this secret. But several unexpected developments recently have made it impossible for our Mittel Family to keep it to ourselves. We need everyone in the Jia Ma Empire to work together.
By now, many of you have probably guessed it, haven't you?
That's right. Our Mittel Family has information about a Secret Realm!"
After that lengthy preamble, Mittel Tengshan finally reached the heart of the matter.
The moment the words "Secret Realm" were spoken, the entire venue erupted into an uproar.
Everyone knew that although Secret Realms came with all sorts of dangers, they often also offered enormous rewards!
From what Mittel Tengshan had just said, it was not difficult for everyone to infer that Hai Bodong's breakthrough into the Dou Emperor realm, as well as the Seventh-Order Magical Beast core put up for auction, were all connected to the Secret Realm controlled by the Mittel Family.
The benefits the Mittel Family had gained from that Secret Realm were practically laid out before everyone's eyes.
Everyone in the venue began breathing heavily.
The reason the Mittel Family had put the Seventh-Order Magical Beast core up for auction this time was naturally to pique everyone's interest in the Secret Realm.
Still, while some had been drawn in, others remained clear-headed.
"By that logic, your Mittel Family should have been able to continue controlling this Secret Realm alone. Why reveal it now? Is there some trick behind this?"
The one who spoke was Jia Xing Tian, protector of the Jia Ma Royal House.
As a Dou Emperor, he could still remain true to himself in the face of such temptation.
Moreover, with Jia Xing Tian's question, those in the venue who had gradually lost their composure slowly came back to their senses.
That was right. Why would the Mittel Family reveal a Secret Realm capable of bringing limitless rewards instead of keeping it for themselves?
If it were them, would they do such a thing?
Clearly, everyone, including Xiao Lin, had the same answer in their hearts: no.
Who would be full enough to share a Secret Realm with others when they could keep it all to themselves?
Unless they had rocks for brains!
Did the Mittel Family look like a bunch of people with rocks for brains?
As merchants, they were definitely shrewder than over ninety percent of those present!
Even if they all developed dementia, they would not do something as foolish as freely sharing a Secret Realm they controlled with others!
Obviously, something was wrong here!
That was what everyone was thinking at that moment.
Seeing the suspicious expressions on everyone's faces and their guesses that the Mittel Family might have ulterior motives, Mittel Tengshan could not help but reveal a bitter smile.
The Mittel Family truly had not wanted to reveal this secret, but they had been forced into it!
"I know that everyone has many doubts right now and wonders why our Mittel Family is revealing this secret. Now, I can tell you."
At that point, Mittel Tengshan paused before taking a deep breath.
This was a choice they had made out of helplessness!
As everyone in the auction hall waited quietly, Mittel Tengshan spoke again.
"Originally, this Secret Realm was indeed controlled solely by our Mittel Family. But an accident happened some time ago: a Seventh-Order Magical Beast discovered the existence of that Secret Realm.
Then, that Seventh-Order Magical Beast chose to force its way into the Secret Realm.
As a result, the great formations surrounding the Secret Realm were damaged, causing its aura to leak out.
That leaked aura was discovered by people from the Golden Goose Sect of the Falling Goose Empire.
In other words, that Secret Realm is no longer under the sole control of our Mittel Family.
Furthermore, the Golden Goose Sect of the Falling Goose Empire is not an opponent our Mittel Family can contend with.
Therefore, our Mittel Family has chosen to reveal this information.
According to our patriarch's estimate, because that Seventh-Order Magical Beast forcibly entered the Secret Realm, the formations surrounding it will likely completely collapse in another three months.
When that happens, our Mittel Family alone will absolutely be unable to compete with the Falling Goose Empire.
Therefore, we need everyone's strength to contend with the Falling Goose Empire for that Secret Realm!
Oh, right. That Seventh-Order Magical Beast was severely injured and on the verge of death after forcing its way into the Secret Realm. While fleeing, it was slain by our Mittel Family patriarch.
That was how the Seventh-Order Magical Beast core in this auction came to be."
This time, Mittel Tengshan revealed all the information currently possessed by the Mittel Family in one go.
Although the accident had allowed the Mittel Family to obtain a Seventh-Order Magical Beast core, if they had a choice, they would rather not have had that core!
After all, while the Mittel Family had discovered this Secret Realm several years ago, the layers of formations outside it had prevented them from entering freely.
Each time a formation disappeared, the Mittel Family would advance a little farther and search for various resources.
But now, after the Seventh-Order Magical Beast's reckless rampage, those formations that should have gradually faded away were already unable to bear the strain.
The Mittel Family could no longer continue slowly searching for resources.
And worst of all, people from the Falling Goose Empire had discovered the Secret Realm as well.
How could the Mittel Family not feel frustrated?
Thus, with things having come to this, they could only reveal the information.
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