2: Upon the arrival of the leader, the first guard was summoned.

Just as Yang An's vision went black and he was preparing to pack his things and run away...

"Ding. Detecting the Host's True Spirit Awakening. As the most distinguished Transmigrator, a System is currently being matched for you."

A sterile, electronic voice sounded in Yang An's mind.

But to Yang An, this voice was sweeter and more melodious than any sound in the world; even the so-called Music of the Immortals paled in comparison.

"System Daddy, I knew you would be by my side!"

Yang An couldn't help but be moved to tears.

Family, who can understand this feeling?

He had just Transmigrated into a Xuanhuan world, only to find his parents were both dead — not both kings.

His biggest backer was gone. He clearly possessed immense wealth, yet he dared not inherit it, and he still had to worry about his life safety.

There was nothing more tragic in the world than this.

Fortunately...

"I don't need anything else. Give me a System where I become invincible upon death, or a System with one-hit 9999 damage. If that's too much, even a System with a billion lives would work. I'm not picky!"

Yang An said, his heart racing with excitement.

Saying these Systems were the most suitable for him, there was nothing wrong with that, right?

"Detecting that the Host possesses an Auction House slated for inheritance. The Supreme Auction House System is at your service."

It was over. Completely and utterly over.

The flame that had just ignited in Yang An's heart was instantly extinguished, and he felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water.

Giving him an Auction House System in this situation?

Wouldn't that just make him die faster?

As an old reader in the web novel community, he naturally knew the trope of this type of System: nothing more than auctioning items for billion-fold returns.

However, given the current situation, if he showed any interest in the Qingyan Auction House, his corpse might end up inside some beast's stomach the very next day.

Thanks for the invitation. I'm in Xuanhuan, facing a critical opening move. Seeking advice online on how to stay alive!

"Ding. Detecting that the Host's current situation is precarious. The Supreme Auction House grants the Host one Intermediate Guard Lottery chance."

"We hope the Host will rally and establish the Supreme Auction House's reputation in this vast world."

Hearing the System's voice in his mind, Yang An's originally troubled, handsome face instantly changed, followed by ecstasy.

"I knew it, System! You definitely have a solution."

"Sure enough, you have to push it a little."

"The Seniors did not deceive me. The System really does have a beginner's gift package!"

"..."

Yang An suppressed the excitement in his heart.

What did the System just say? One Intermediate Guard summon.

Oh!

As expected, his System was unique. An Auction House System actually came with a summoning feature.

Why didn't you say so earlier? You made your distinguished Host worry so much.

"Ding. Host, you didn't ask."

Yang An selectively ignored the System's prompt and then asked in his mind.

"Esteemed Supreme Auction House System, please describe your functions."

Integrity?

What is integrity? Can it be eaten?

Clinging to System Daddy's thigh was the right path!

"This System has two modules: Exchange and Lottery."

"Exchange means the Host can use Spirit Stones to exchange for all items required for auction within the System. The prices are excellent, with bulk discounts available. No matter the item, it can be obtained within this System."

"The Lottery is divided into Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Saint-Grade, Emperor-Grade, and Supreme-Grade."

"The Lottery requires the expenditure of Spirit Points, which are obtained by auctioning items at the Auction House under the Host's name."

"For every 10,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones of the final transaction price, 1 Spirit Point is awarded."

"10 Spirit Points allow for one Elementary Lottery draw, 1,000 Spirit Points allow for one Intermediate Lottery draw, and 1,000,000 Spirit Points allow for one Advanced Lottery draw. Lottery qualifications above Advanced can currently only be obtained through missions. Once the Host meets the required conditions, the System will naturally unlock them."

"The Lottery is divided into Guard and Talent."

"Guard draws are categorized by six colors: White, Blue, Azure, Purple, Gold, and Red, representing different potential and combat power. Summoned Guards have maximum initial loyalty to the Host, but the Guards themselves are living beings with their own emotions. We hope the Host treats them well, or their loyalty might decrease."

"As for Talent draws, that depends on the Host's luck. Even a Low Grade draw can yield the highest-grade talent, though the probability is nearly negligible. The higher the grade of the draw, the greater the chance of obtaining better talent."

"Furthermore, the System's Lottery chances come from Spirit Points, but are not limited to them. Completing missions issued by the System will also reward Lottery chances."

"If the Host fails to complete or chooses not to do a mission, the System imposes no punishment. If completed, there will be generous rewards."

Hearing this, Yang An gained a certain understanding of his System.

This was surprisingly not the billion-fold return auction System he had imagined, but rather more like a farming/development-style System.

However, this was exactly right.

Even if he was given items returned at a billion-fold rate now, he wouldn't dare take them out and auction them!

Did he really think those powerful experts were idiots?

When an obscure, remote little place repeatedly produced extremely precious items, even a fool would know something was wrong!

Not to mention those old monsters who had lived for who knows how long.

Yang An's guiding principle now was:

"Develop cautiously, don't rush."

"Auction items commensurate with your strength!"

"Prioritize summoning Guards above all else. Of the thousand paths, survival is the first!"

In an instant, Yang An determined his future development path.

"Build high walls, store abundant provisions, and slowly claim kingship!"

"System, give me the Intermediate Lottery draw!"

Immediately after, a gigantic spinning wheel appeared before Yang An. Behind the wheel were countless dazzling stars. As the pointer continuously slid, the phantom image of a middle-aged man appeared within the wheel.

A brilliant ray of light flashed, the spinning wheel vanished, and the System's prompt sounded in Yang An's mind.

"Congratulations to the Host for summoning a Guard at the Divine Ability Nine Heavens. You may view his information. The Guard has already arrived by the Host's side and is currently concealed. The Host can summon him by calling out."

A Guard at the Divine Ability Nine Heavens!!!

Hearing the System's prompt, Yang An was ecstatic.

One must know that even in the Imperial City, Divine Ability Nine Heavens was considered a top-tier expert, with few who could compare. Even the Grand General Protecting the Nation was only at the Divine Ability Nine Heavens.

Only the Great Zhou Emperor was a Profound Understanding Realm expert!

And in this tiny Qingyan City, who could possibly threaten him?

Oh, right.

It seemed the summoned character also had a potential rating.

"View Information."

As Yang An's thought arose, a series of prompts appeared before his eyes.

"Name: Li Xun

Age: 48

Realm: Divine Ability Nine Heavens

Character Potential: Azure

Character History: Hailing from a small world, he studied martial arts from a young age. He reached Body Tempering at three, Qi Condensation at five, Spiritual Essence at ten, entered Foundation Establishment at eighteen, cultivated Divine Ability at thirty-two, becoming one of the top experts in that world. At forty-eight, he achieved the Peak of Divine Ability, dominating the world with no rivals."