Boom!
A deafening sound reverberated through the Myriad Treasure Tower.
Hai Bodong suddenly emerged from the rear of the auction hall, clad in blue robes.
In the blink of an eye, he appeared on the auction stage.
Hundreds, if not thousands, had gathered in the Myriad Treasure Tower, all prominent figures in the Black-Corner Region. Naturally, the Flame Alliance could not appoint just any auctioneer to preside over this auction.
For one thing, Hai Bodong was strong enough. For another, the Mittel Family he belonged to was renowned throughout the Jia Ma Empire for its auctions, so hosting one fell squarely within his expertise.
Hai Bodong glanced around, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "I am Hai Bodong of the Flame Alliance's Lion King Hall. By our alliance leader's order, I will be presiding over this auction. I ask for your indulgence."
"Now, enough idle talk. Let's bring out the items!"
As his words fell, Hai Bodong released his aura as a Six-Star Dou Emperor, which instantly spread throughout the auction hall.
Feeling that formidable aura, the experts from every faction who had come to the Myriad Treasure Tower wore solemn expressions.
Many recognized this Dou Huang expert whose reputation had recently soared in the Black-Corner Region, and were secretly astonished.
To think the Flame Alliance had actually sent Ice Emperor Hai Bodong to host the auction!
As he spoke, Hai Bodong raised his hand and beckoned!
A beautiful maid immediately stepped onto the auction stage carrying a silver tray.
An exquisite jade bottle rested on the tray.
Hai Bodong smiled. "Everyone, let's begin with a little appetizer!"
"Our first item is a Peak Fourth-Grade Pill, the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill."
"This pill is extremely difficult to refine. Refining it requires mastery of three kinds of flame, and