The largest auction house in Black Stone City is called the Black Stone Auction House, established by the forces of the City Lord. Every now and then, it holds a major auction, featuring an array of treasures.

Today marks the annual grand auction, attracting prominent figures from all over Black Stone City and even powerful beings from miles around.

As Yan Tie walked, he courteously introduced the surroundings to the cloaked man beside him.

The man under the cloak was none other than Shen Wang.

He concealed himself with demonic qi, making it impossible for anyone to discern his true identity.

It had been over two months since he took control of Yan Tie. During this period, he had Yan Tie participate in several auctions, but the items acquired were rather ordinary and not what he needed.

This time, however, was different.

In front, a huge palace stood tall on the ground, entirely black, solid and imposing, appearing from afar like a vast, square stone.

This auction house was entirely constructed from a type of stone and equipped with a powerful array, ensuring that cultivators inside would not dare act recklessly.

Shen Wang had specifically studied the array here and found some flaws, ensuring a retreat path in case of unexpected events.

Together with Yan Tie, he entered with the crowd and sat in an ordinary VIP room.

Yan Tie's status wasn't particularly high, merely an upper-rank demon. If it weren't for having sold some valuable items at the auction house recently, he wouldn't even have qualified for a VIP room.

Shen Wang glanced upward, noting two more advanced VIP rooms above. He sensed the presence of Demon Generals and even Demon Venerables, equivalent to Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation.

"There are Demon Venerables here, more than one. It seems the item up for auction this time is indeed authentic."

Shen Wang mused, while also feeling some concerns.

He feared that he might have to bid against several Demon Venerables on the top floor, potentially offending those entities. He considered whether it was necessary to take such a risk.

But if he didn't, who knew how long it would be before he could obtain materials for his clone again.

"As long as I don't leave the city, and this being Black Stone City, they shouldn't take forceful actions."

Shen Wang decided to give it a try.

This is Black Stone City; the auction house people surely wouldn't rob the item themselves, otherwise, why put it up for sale in the first place? It couldn't be an ongoing scheme of unapproved dealings, or it would have been discovered by now.

Thus, the Demon Venerables bidding should be outsiders or not from the Black Stone Auction House faction, and would likely not be bold enough to make direct moves within the city.

After all, if the Black Stone Auction House wants to maintain its reputation, it must ensure the safety of its domain. How could it allow him to be robbed within Black Stone City?

Understanding this situation, Shen Wang touched his storage ring. Unless there was an unexpected turn, the magic crystals and precious resources he had accumulated over this period should suffice to win that item in the auction.

While Shen Wang was contemplating, the high stage in the auction hall became brighter. A group of maids appeared carrying wooden trays, with a sensuously dressed woman in their midst.

This was a demon, with pointed ears and an enchanting appearance. Her short black dress covered little of her body, exposing a snow-white cleavage and long legs that captured many gazes.

"Enchanting Demon..."

Shen Wang recognized the woman's race, one of the major races in the Demon Realm, with seduction as a talent, making her well-suited for such public roles.

Having this Enchanting Demon preside over the auction reflected its significance.

"Welcome, esteemed guests, to the annual grand auction at the Black Stone Auction House. I am Susu, your auctioneer for today."

The Enchanting Demon's movements were dignified, yet her voice was irresistibly alluring, sultry, and sensual, making many demons gulp.

She wasted no time, immediately starting the auction after her introduction.

The first item up for bid was an elixir suitable for upper-rank demons. Under her smooth and persuasive description, many joined the bidding, pushing the price beyond its normal value.

The Enchanting Demon successfully stirred the crowd's emotions, and one after another, the auctioned items were fiercely contested and sold.

Shen Wang did not participate; most items held little value for him.

Yan Tie watched intently from the side, interested in both the auction items and the Enchanting Demon on stage.

"You should bid on something suitable for yourself, just watching isn't enough."

Shen Wang advised. Having hunted magical beasts and refined elixirs of this world over time, he had earned a substantial amount of magic crystals, making Yan Tie quite wealthy, capable of bidding on the earlier items.

"Yes, my lord."

Only then did Yan Tie dare to speak up and bid.

Soon, an item emerged that suited him.

The Enchanting Demon, Susu, took out a fiery red demon sword from the wooden tray, smiling as she said, "Esteemed guests, this is a fourth-grade fire-attribute demon sword, suitable for Demon General level beings. The starting bid is fifty thousand magic crystals, with increments no less than five thousand."

In the Demon Realm, weapons and magical treasures are categorized by grade. The first and second grades are equivalent to magical artifacts, the third and fourth to magical treasures, the fifth to spiritual artifacts, and the seventh to spirit treasures, known here as holy artifacts.

If reaching the ninth grade, they are legendary divine artifacts, which Shen Wang speculated might be on par with immortal artifacts.

Shen Wang quietly watched the crowd bid. After the price reached eighty thousand, Yan Tie gritted his teeth and boldly raised it to one hundred thousand.

The other bidders fell silent.

An increment of twenty thousand exceeded most participants' psychological thresholds.

To many, the normal price for this item was around eighty thousand, making anything above that less cost-effective.

No one else placed a bid. The Enchanting Demon, Susu, smilingly inquired twice, then declared the auction successful, throwing a flirtatious glance at Yan Tie to express congratulations, which made him extremely happy.

The appearance of a fourth-grade fire-attribute weapon signaled the auction's transition into the high-end stage. Subsequent items had values over ten thousand, mostly bid on by Demon Generals or wealthy upper-rank demons, with most attendees in the hall merely spectating.

After eight more varied treasures were auctioned, the final item was even an elixir suitable for Demon Venerables, its price soaring to five hundred thousand.

Shen Wang saw the elixir's price and smiled.

This elixir was provided by him, crafted from herbs and demon cores collected in the Black Stone Mountain Range, purchased elixirs, and refined using this world's recipes.

The recipe for this elixir was something he had won in a previous auction.

Shen Wang thought, "With this five hundred thousand, it should be more secure."

Youli paused for a moment as she gathered her charm and solemnly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, next is the crowning item of this auction, a holy object for refining avatars and incarnations, suitable only for those at or above the Demon Venerable level. Of course, esteemed guests whose cultivation is insufficient can also buy it to prepare for the future or present it as a gift to other seniors."

This remark made most of the bidders present laugh. How many could afford to treat such a holy object as a mere gift?

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