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Chapter 228: The Auction Ends

As Xiao Tian was deep in thought, Tang Dongling introduced the item to the audience: "This mummy was found in the deep sea. We don't know exactly what it is, but even a Death Profound Realm expert from our Heavenly Merchant Pavilion couldn't destroy it."

"Wow!" This revelation caused an uproar among the crowd. No one had expected that this seemingly ordinary mummy could withstand the attack of a Death Profound Realm expert.

"Tang Dongling, is this a puppet?" asked a man in a black robe, standing up.

"It's Chen Ying from the Phantom Demon Sect. He seems very interested in this mummy!" someone immediately recognized his identity.

"It can indeed be considered a puppet, but..." Tang Dongling hesitated for a moment before continuing, "But this thing requires a special method to control, which we don't possess."

"Uncontrollable?" Upon hearing this, most people lost interest. Without a way to control it, the item was practically useless. This lack of control was the reason it was up for auction in the first place.

Xiao Tian, however, smiled. While others couldn't control it, he could. Only someone with the Devouring Ancestral Symbol could control this Devouring Heavenly Corpse.

Tang Dongling smiled slightly and said, "The auction will start now, with a starting bid of five million Xuan Yuan Dan!"

"What? This useless thing is worth five million?"

"They must be crazy for money. An uncontrollable puppet isn't worth that much."

"I doubt anyone will buy it."

As soon as she finished speaking, the crowd shook their heads in disapproval. After a long silence, someone finally called out, "Five hundred and ten thousand!"

"Five hundred and twenty thousand!"

"…"

"Six hundred and fifty thousand!" Soon, Chen Ying from the Phantom Demon Sect placed a bid.

"Six hundred and sixty thousand!" Xiao Tian called out.

All eyes immediately turned to Xiao Tian, including Tang Dongling's, who looked at him curiously. In her mind, anything Xiao Tian valued must be extraordinary.

Chen Ying frowned and called out, "Seven hundred and fifty thousand!"

"Seven hundred and sixty thousand," Xiao Tian continued to bid.

"Eight hundred thousand!" Chen Ying called again.

"Eight hundred and ten thousand!" Xiao Tian responded.

This time, Chen Ying did not continue to bid. But then, a mocking laugh came from afar: "Nine hundred thousand!"

Xiao Tian looked ahead and saw Xie Yan, who was smirking at him, clearly targeting him on purpose.

"Courting death!" Xiao Tian's eyes turned cold, and he stopped bidding. Since Xie Yan dared to provoke him, Xiao Tian would make sure he didn't survive.

"Nine hundred thousand, going once. Any higher bids?" Tang Dongling sighed softly, knowing Xie Yan was doomed. While Xie Yan was a notable figure in the surrounding sea areas, he was nothing compared to Xiao Tian, who could fight a Revolving Core Realm expert.

"Nine hundred thousand, going twice… nine hundred thousand, sold!" With Tang Dongling's final call, the Devouring Heavenly Corpse was won by Xie Yan, though it was only temporarily his.

After this minor incident, more items were auctioned off, each one of higher quality. When two Pure Yuan Treasures appeared, the auction reached a climax. One was the lower-grade Pure Yuan Treasure, the Sky Phoenix Breaking Bow, which was bought by Hanging Sky Valley for twenty-seven million Xuan Yuan Dan. The other was Xiao Tian's Demon Shark Tooth, which sold for thirty-one million Xuan Yuan Dan due to its superior quality.

"And now, the final item of this auction…" Tang Dongling smiled radiantly on the stage, causing the representatives from major forces to sit up straight. Clearly, they were here for this item.

"The next item is related to a Revolving Core Realm expert's legacy. I trust everyone understands its value." As Tang Dongling's words settled, a frenzied look appeared in many people's eyes. If not for the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion's protection, they might have tried to steal it outright.

With a flick of her jade-like hand, a small silver tower, about the size of a palm, appeared. As soon as the tower appeared, it emitted an extremely ancient and violent aura, accompanied by faint thunder.

At the same time, Xiao Tian felt his Devouring and Space Ancestral Symbols tremble slightly. Clearly, there was a wisp of Ancestral Symbol power in the silver tower, specifically from the Thunder Ancestral Symbol. Xiao Tian knew the Thunder Ancestral Symbol was located in the Thunder Sea.

"Brother Xiao Tian, that item seems extraordinary," Mu Lingshan said, somewhat dazed.

On the auction stage, Tang Dongling saw that the atmosphere was ripe and smiled. "The starting bid for this tower is thirty million Xuan Yuan Dan."

Upon hearing the price, the crowd seemed to be doused with cold water. Even many major forces couldn't easily produce such a sum.

"Since no one is bidding, let me start. Thirty-two million!" Xie Yan's greedy eyes were fixed on the silver tower.

"Thirty-five million," someone else called out.

"Thirty-eight million."

"Forty million!"

"…"

In no time, the price reached sixty-one million, with Xie Yan as the highest bidder.

"Brother Xie Yan is truly bold. Though this silver tower is related to a Revolving Core Realm expert's legacy, it hasn't been confirmed yet."

"Indeed. Even if it is confirmed, whether Brother Xie Yan can take it back to the Evil Wind Cave is another matter."

Other major forces stopped bidding and instead began mocking.

"Humph!" Feeling the mocking gazes around him, Xie Yan snorted coldly. "Don't worry about me!"

On the stage, Tang Dongling smiled and said, "Since no one else is bidding, this silver tower will go to the Evil Wind Cave for sixty-one million Xuan Yuan Dan."

"Let's go. The auction is over," Xiao Tian said to Mu Lingshan before getting up to leave.

After the auction, they headed to the Heavenly Merchant Pavilion to collect their Xuan Yuan Dan. Led by a maid, they entered a VIP room. Soon, Tang Dongling's graceful figure appeared, handing over a storage bag. "Brother Xiao, your Pure Yuan Treasure sold for thirty-one million Xuan Yuan Dan. After deducting the cost of the Fire Mountain Flame Stones, the rest is inside. I'll waive the auction fees for you."

"Thank you, Miss Dongling." Xiao Tian expressed his gratitude. Though the fee wasn't significant, it was a gesture of goodwill from her.

(End of Chapter)

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