Both options stood out for their simplicity and brute force.
Compared to the other, though, the first option clearly offered better value.
I choose option one.
Chen Mu answered inwardly.
System: [Congratulations, host! You have unconditionally obtained Heavenly Star Auction City!]
Chen Mu learned a little about Heavenly Star Auction City.
It was one of the Divine Court's three premier auction cities, worth a staggering fortune.
Compared to its value, 13.2 billion Supreme Spirit Stones were merely a hair off nine oxen. There was no comparison.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Someone knocked on the private room's door.
"Come in," Chen Mu replied.
The door was pushed open, and several people in lavish robes entered.
One man led the way, with two others following on either side. They carried jade trays piled with little mountains of scrolls and tokens.
Although Chen Juexin had no recollection of any of them, their clothes and jewelry made it clear that they held considerable standing in the Auction City.
They had probably seen how much she had spent, decided she was an important customer, and come to curry favor. She gave it little thought.
She only needed to exchange a few pleasantries.
Chen Juexin had already grown bored of spending money for amusement at the Auction City and wanted to explore somewhere else with Chen Mu.
A moment later, however, she noticed that they did not seem to be here for her.
They walked straight up to Chen Mu.
My little brother might be handsome, but surely he doesn't look like a woman?
Chen Juexin distinctly remembered that Chen Mu had not spoken once while she was bidding.
The Auction City should not even have known he existed.
"Young Master Chen, these are all the property deeds, land deeds, and account books for Heavenly