341: The auction is over, the show begins! [Seeking follow-up reading]

Tang Dongling seemed unfazed by the heated atmosphere in the arena. With a grip of her jade hand, a silver light flickered, and finally, a silver tower, about a foot tall, appeared.

As soon as this silver tower emerged, an ancient and particularly violent ripple of energy swept forth.

Faintly, it seemed to be accompanied by the sound of thunder!

Lin Dong's gaze was immediately drawn to the silver tower in Tang Dongling's hand. The next moment, he suddenly felt the Devouring Ancestral Symbol within him vibrate wildly.

At the same time, he also sensed a very peculiar fluctuation from the silver tower, a fluctuation that was of the same origin as the Devouring Ancestral Symbol!

“That is…”

Lin Dong's pupils suddenly constricted at this moment, his voice even becoming hoarse, and his body, seated on the chair, trembled slightly.

“It's… the fluctuation of the Thunder Ancestral Symbol,” Yan's murmuring voice also echoed in Lin Dong's mind.

“Don’t worry, if it’s ours, it won’t get away,” Lin Fan said, unfazed. Seeing Lin Dong’s reaction, he reached out and patted Lin Dong’s shoulder, speaking softly.

At the same time, the System's familiar voice rang out in Lin Fan's mind once more.

【Ding! You touched Lin Dong and received one Spirit Treasure Advancement Talisman! Note: Can be used on Spirit Treasures below Heaven Rank.】

A Spirit Treasure Advancement Talisman, huh? Not bad.

Lin Fan had previously obtained one of these, which he used to upgrade the Heaven-Rank Spiritual Treasure, Exquisite Jade Flute, into a pure yuan treasure.

He didn't expect to get another one this time.

Lin Fan's mind stirred, and he immediately used this Spirit Treasure Advancement Talisman on his other Heaven-Rank Spiritual Treasure, the black tortoise heaven suppression bell.

Within the System Space, the black tortoise heaven suppression bell underwent some subtle, invisible changes.

Lin Dong communicated with Yan in his mind, having confirmed that the silver tower must be related to the Thunder Ancestral Symbol, and his emotions surged with excitement.

However, after Lin Fan's reminder, he managed to rein himself in a little.

“Brother Lin Fan, this tower…” Lin Dong leaned closer to Lin Fan, lowering his voice, intending to tell Lin Fan the secret.

Lin Fan waved his hand, stopping Lin Dong, and shook his head, “No need to say, I know. However, there’s no need to rush to bid, because someone else will buy it for us.”

“Brother Lin Fan means…” Although Lin Fan didn't finish his sentence, Lin Dong already understood his meaning and couldn't help but feel a leap in his heart.

Lin Fan said, “Just watch. No matter who successfully bids for it, it will attract attacks from others. To obtain this tower, financial resources are certainly important, but strength is even more crucial.”

Lin Dong nodded slightly at his words, saying nothing more, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

No matter what, they had to get their hands on this silver tower!

At this moment, Mu Lingshan, who was beside them, was also somewhat entranced, staring at the small silver tower on the auction stage.

“Brother Lin Fan, Brother Lin Dong, that thing seems a bit special…”

Mu Lingshan raised her clear, large eyes and looked at Lin Fan and Lin Dong, speaking in a voice only the three of them could hear.

Upon hearing this, Lin Dong's eyelid twitched involuntarily, and a look of disbelief flashed deep in his eyes.

He hadn't expected Mu Lingshan to also be able to sense the anomaly within the silver tower.

Lin Fan nodded slightly and said, “It is indeed unusual, but we just need to watch the show.”

On the auction stage, Tang Dongling couldn't help but smile, looking at the riotous atmosphere. Her beautiful eyes fixed on the small silver tower in her hand, then she smiled and said, “The starting price for this tower is thirty million xuan yuan pills.”

Hearing this exorbitant price, the previously riotous atmosphere immediately stalled, and then most people slumped back into their seats.

Such a price was beyond their means.

Even those major powers with abundant financial resources would probably have to reconsider, wouldn’t they?

In the face of this astonishing price, the commotion in the auction hall suddenly quieted down significantly.

“Haha, since no one is speaking, then my Evil Wind Cave will lead the way.” At the seats of the Evil Wind Cave, Xie Yan gazed greedily at the small silver tower, licked his lips, and laughed, “Thirty-two million!”

“My Heavenly Stele Sect offers thirty-five million!”

After Xie Yan, a middle-aged man in black robes said indifferently. He was from the Heavenly Stele Sect of the Beixuan Sea, and his background was no weaker than that of the Evil Wind Cave.

“Since everyone is in such high spirits, then my Qiankun Grotto will also join in the fun, thirty-eight million!”

Following closely, Zhou Qian, the number one young expert in the Tianfeng Sea Region, nicknamed “Qiankun Hand,” also spoke with a smile.

“My Hanging Valley bids forty million!”

“Forty-five million!”

“Fifty million!”

“…”

Soon, the atmosphere inside the auction hall surged once again.

Many wealthy and powerful individuals had clearly come to participate in this Heavenly Merchant Auction.

Under the collective bidding of the crowd, the price of the small silver tower was constantly soaring.

Lin Fan and the other two leaned back quietly in their chairs, watching the people from various major forces continuously bid, as if they were completely indifferent to the small silver tower.

In the end, only the Evil Wind Cave, Qiankun Grotto, and Illusion Demon Sect remained in the bidding.

After a fierce struggle, the Evil Wind Cave ultimately succeeded in bidding with a price of sixty-one million, seemingly becoming the final winner.

“Hehe, Brother Xie Yan is truly generous. Although this small silver tower might be related to an Immortal Cave of a Reincarnation Expert, it hasn't been fully confirmed. Yet you were able to buy it at such a price; what great courage!”

Zhou Qian of the Qiankun Grotto clicked his tongue and smiled faintly at Xie Yan.

“Thank you for the reminder, Brother Zhou Qian, but I think this item is worth it!” Xie Yan retorted with a forced smile.

Zhou Qian chuckled and said softly, “Then congratulations, Brother Xie Yan, but… I truly hope you can successfully bring it back to the Evil Wind Cave.”

As he said this, Zhou Qian's smile seemed a bit strange.

At the same time, the people from other major forces also curled their lips slightly, a cold glint flashing in their eyes.

Clearly, after failing in the bidding, these people had not completely given up on the small silver tower.

They shared the same idea as Lin Fan and the other two: to directly seize it!

Xie Yan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he sneered, “Then let's wait and see.”

On the auction stage, Tang Dongling watched the fierce battle conclude, and she smiled sweetly, saying, “Since no one else is contending, then this small silver tower belongs to the Evil Wind Cave.”

The entire auction hall also let out some low murmurs at this time, but no one continued to raise the price.

However, many people had slightly strange expressions, and as their gazes intersected, some greed surged deep within their eyes.

“The auction is over, it’s time for us to go,” Lin Fan said with a smile, glancing at Xie Yan, then stood up and said to Lin Dong and Mu Lingshan.

“Mm,” Lin Dong and the other nodded slightly, then stood up and left the auction hall with Lin Fan.

They all understood that although the auction had ended, the real show was just beginning.

In the next few days, the people of the Evil Wind Cave would likely not have an easy time… (End of Chapter)