Each with Their Own Thoughts

Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City, Heaven Dou Auction House.

At midnight, the auction for the final Millennium Spirit Bone came to an end.

The many patrons in the auction house also began leaving one after another.

At that moment, in a private VIP room, Jun Lin, Ah Yin, Shui Linglong, and Ning Fengzhi were chatting about what they had seen and heard that evening.

Soft light streamed through the windows into the room, adding a touch of tranquility and peace to the space.

The group sat around an exquisite tea table, sipping fragrant tea. Under the light, Jun Lin's face appeared deep and composed.

At times, he lowered his head slightly to gaze at the teacup in his hand. At others, he looked out the window thoughtfully. At that moment, he was repeatedly weighing a major decision in his heart.

He knew that if he wanted to establish a force of his own, he could not remain hidden in the shadows forever... Once he put his ideas into action, they would inevitably stir up a storm across Douluo Continent.

Ah Yin watched Jun Lin gently from the side, her eyes full of concern and support.

Shui Linglong sat quietly, her clear, lively eyes seeming to anticipate Jun Lin's next move as well.

Ning Fengzhi gently set down his teacup and smiled at Jun Lin, his eyes carrying a hint of expectation and curiosity.

He had also noticed that Jun Lin was unusually different tonight, and secretly wondered what exactly Jun Lin was plotting. In the quiet room, a subtle atmosphere was quietly brewing.

Time passed second by second as Jun Lin looked at the Whale Rubber in his hand, his thoughts churning.

He knew he had to repay the favor Ning Fengzhi had done for him, and he also needed more resources to carry out his plans.

Finally, after pondering for a while, Jun Lin decided to put his plan into action.

He decided to reveal a little, planning to bring out Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones and some forging blueprints from his previous life for Ning Fengzhi to auction on his behalf.

The former could help him draw in the Upper Three Sects, the Lower Four Sects, and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family from the original story, allowing him to complete the system mission, "Wish List."

It would also let him repay Ning Fengzhi for helping him purchase the Whale Rubber with Gold Soul Coins, while laying a certain economic foundation for the force he would establish in the future.

After all, Heaven Dou City was neither particularly large nor particularly small. But what could he say... He had deliberately wandered around Heaven Dou City for an entire month, yet aside from Ning Fengzhi, that "fat sheep," he had not encountered any other "key figures." It had made even completing a system mission difficult for him.

As for the latter, it was naturally bait Jun Lin had specifically cast for the Blacksmith Association.

As the saying went, those willing to bite would take the bait. With five thousand years of cultural inheritance from his previous life, he, Jun, had absolute confidence that he could bring the Blacksmith Association under his wing.

Given the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's current circumstances, all he needed was for Sister Linglong to reveal the strength of a Titled Douluo as a deterrent, combined with the life-saving favor he had done Ning Fengzhi and the binding of mutual interests.

He was confident Ning Fengzhi would not refuse such a small favor, nor would he dare entertain any petty thoughts. When the time came, Ning Fengzhi could help conceal the seller's information as well. No one would be any the wiser.

Besides, Dong Liu, the "Spear Douluo," had discovered something three years ago. He had likely already guessed that Sister Linglong was a Titled Douluo, so Jun Lin might as well go along with it.

Moreover, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family also had a stake in the Heaven Dou Auction House. With Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones being auctioned on their own turf, they would never pass up an opportunity to strengthen the imperial family's foundation.

Then, through Ning Fengzhi, he could pull the Heaven Dou Imperial Family into the matter and have them stand at the front alongside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as shields, greatly reducing the risk of exposing himself.

If things truly went wrong, he still had Sister Linglong as his trump card. He refused to believe that auctioning a few Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones could somehow draw out Qian Daoliu or Tang Chen.

Jun Lin took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes. He went over his plan once more in his mind, ensuring that every step was foolproof. Then he opened his eyes, determination gleaming within them.

He gently set down his teacup and moved his right hand slightly. An exquisite Soul Tool silently appeared in his grasp.

Jun Lin slowly opened the Soul Tool and took out four boxes. The four boxes were finely crafted and radiated a mysterious aura.

Three of the boxes contained Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones. Even without being opened, powerful fluctuations of Soul Power faintly seeped out from within them.

These three Soul Bones were precisely the ones he had obtained three years ago after completing Ning Fengzhi's Wish List.

They were a pair of left and right leg bones, along with a right arm bone, each with an age of exactly ten thousand years.

The remaining box contained several forging blueprints from his memories of his previous life. The blueprints depicted all kinds of imaginative weapon and equipment designs, every stroke embodying the wisdom and experience of his former life.

Of course, he had developed these design drafts over the years at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well while developing Void Flash.

As time passed, the knowledge he had once learned had already died within his memories. It could only be said that as his Soul Power increased, those dead memories became clearer and clearer.

Jun Lin lightly stroked the boxes. Taking a deep breath, he slowly raised his head and looked at Ning Fengzhi, speaking sincerely.

"Thank you for your help earlier, Brother Ning. I happen to have some items I would like to entrust Brother Ning to auction for me. The items in these boxes were obtained by chance. I now hope to auction them through Brother Ning's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I believe that with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's prestige and strength, these items will surely find suitable owners."

Ning Fengzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling upon the exquisite boxes as a trace of curiosity arose in his heart.

He gently set down his teacup and asked solemnly, "Brother Jun, may I ask what exactly is inside these boxes that you trust my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect so much to auction them on your behalf?"

Jun Lin paused briefly, then slowly opened one of the boxes containing a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. In an instant, a powerful and pure wave of Soul Power rushed forth, its brilliant radiance seeming capable of piercing the soul.

At the sight, Ning Fengzhi's eyes instantly sharpened, and shock appeared on his face.

"Brother Ning, this is a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. I trust Brother Ning understands the power and value it contains."

"The other two boxes also contain Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones. As for this final box, it contains several forging blueprints I obtained by chance."

"The designs on these blueprints far surpass the current forging standards of Douluo Continent. If they fall into the hands of suitable blacksmiths, they will certainly produce extraordinary weapons and equipment." Jun Lin's voice was calm and forceful.

Ning Fengzhi stared at the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones inside the boxes and the stack of blueprints, utterly shaken.

He knew full well how precious Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones were. They were treasures countless soul masters dreamed of possessing, while these forging blueprints that surpassed their era held value beyond estimation...