Upon hearing this, the old man did not agree at once. After a moment of deliberation, he said,
"Adding a Saint Realm martial skill fragment to the auction at the last minute... this is no trivial matter. It involves changes to the procedure, publicity, security, and many other arrangements. I must immediately seek the Hall Master's instructions."
After saying that, he closed his eyes. A subtle ripple of spiritual energy spread from between his brows. Clearly, he was using a special method to contact Tantai Mingjing.
The instant his spiritual energy fluctuated, Gu Sheng sharply sensed that the old man's spiritual power had astonishingly completed its second refinement!
In terms of quality and quantity, while its total volume might not rival the vastness of a true expert of the saint realm's spiritual power, its "quality" was already extremely close. It could even compare to some weaker experts newly ascended to the saint realm! No wonder the old man gave him such immense pressure.
This Myriad Treasure Hall truly hid dragons and crouching tigers.
A moment later, the old man opened his eyes. There was now a deeper meaning in his gaze toward Gu Sheng, and his tone had become more solemn.
"The Mingjing Hall Master has given instructions. Myriad Treasure Hall may auction this item on your behalf free of charge, without taking any commission."
A trace of surprise flashed through Gu Sheng's eyes. Myriad Treasure Hall's auction commissions had never been low. For an item with an astronomical price like a Saint Realm martial skill, the commission would be an enormous sum. Free representation? This was no small favor.
But he immediately understood. This was not only Tantai Mingjing's further investment in him and gesture of goodwill; it likely also reflected the Hall Master's appreciation of the Saint Art's