Zhang Kun listened to Wang Tianxiong's words without getting angry. In his view, spending a few million more was no big deal; the most important thing was for everyone to see his financial power and to maintain the image of his subordinates. Only then would more people be willing to follow him.

Gu Hui, seeing Wang Tianxiong give up on further bidding, let out a sigh of relief and said, "It's a good thing he didn't give up, otherwise we would've really lost out."

Wang Tianxiong waved his hand dismissively and said, "Even if I doubled the price, he wouldn't give up."

"Ah! Why is that?" Gu Hui asked in surprise.

"That guy's eyes have been blinded by power. He's doing this for two reasons: first, to step over us to prove his strength; and second, to back the Li Family, so more people can see that following him is very reliable," Wang Tianxiong explained patiently.

"So that's how it is. Are you willing to become his stepping stone?" Gu Hui inquired again.

Wang Tianxiong replied nonchalantly, "There's nothing about willing or not willing. Our Five Great Daoist Schools are spread across all cities. We stand firm not by strength, but by position. The purpose of all Daoist Schools is to discover and cultivate talent, not to involve in city factional struggles. Zhang Kun has overstepped. Not only did he involve himself, he also used the Daoist School to build his own power."

Upon hearing this, Gu Hui nodded thoughtfully. Soon, he seemed to realize something and uncertainly said, "Director, did you intentionally let him win just now?"

Wang Tianxiong didn't answer directly but instead said meaningfully, "If you plan for someone to perish, first make them insane."

Gu Hui fell silent upon hearing this, repeatedly pondering over the words, a flash of understanding appearing in her eyes.

At this moment, Bao Yilin brought down the gavel heavily, smiling sweetly as she said, "Thank you, Director Zhang, for supporting our auction house."

Zhang Kun smiled and replied, "You're welcome."

The crowd on the first floor burst into applause. These small and medium-sized forces all hoped to cling to the leg of the Vermilion Bird Daoist School like the Li Family did, so they spared no effort in creating a lively atmosphere.

Zhang Kun enjoyed this greatly. He waved to the crowd with a smile, truly a leader who commands immediate response.

At this time, the second auction item was brought up by a maid.

With Bao Yilin's introduction, this second auction item was a Space Belt, but its space was only one cubic meter, with a starting price of just one million.

For Chu Chen, this item was no longer necessary, so he naturally saw no need to bid. However, the people sitting on the first floor were quite eager for this item and started bidding eagerly.

In just a few breaths, the price of the Space Belt surged past two million Alliance Coins.

However, after reaching two million Alliance Coins, the bidding gradually slowed down.

This one-cubic-meter Space Belt would not go for more than three million at most; rumor had it someone once bought it for just two point six million.

After several rounds of bidding, this Space Belt was eventually acquired by a medium-sized family for two point nine million, bringing them a bit of fame.

Following two exciting rounds, the subsequent auction items were relatively ordinary.

For example, Seventh to Ninth Grade Star Treasures, Yellow Rank Lower Grade to Upper Grade Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, Soul Revival Pills, Beast Taming Eggs, etc.

Chu Chen wasn't particularly interested in these auction items. Having just emerged from a Second-Level Secret Realm, he possessed plenty of good items. Except for those he could use himself, the rest had been exchanged for points. The items within the treasure trove were even more comprehensive than those at the auction house, and the prices were cheaper, so he naturally wouldn't be foolish enough to waste money here.

Although Chu Chen hadn't made a move, he gained some insight, seeing many treasures he had never seen before.

As time went on, the auction gradually approached its end.

Bao Yilin gathered her emotions and then announced loudly, "Next, please welcome the first of the finale items."

As her words fell, the people in the second-floor boxes all sat up straight.

There weren't many items at the auction that could move them, and if there were, they surely would be among the finale items.

"It's the biggest auction of the year; the finale items must be extremely precious," Gu Zhen said with some excitement.

"Whether it's precious or not, you can't afford it. Just watch quietly," Gu Hui poured cold water on him directly.

Gu Zhen was indifferent to his sister's approach, as he was long accustomed to it.

"This is a Profound Rank Upper Grade meditation technique called 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique.' By visualizing the grinding disc to repeatedly temper one's soul, it makes the soul more substantial and strengthens the Soul Power, even aiding in realm breakthroughs to a certain extent," Bao Yilin introduced with a smile.

"Isn't the 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique' so powerful that it has no drawbacks?" a middle-aged man couldn't help but ask.

With a smile, Bao Yilin replied, "The 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique' is quite painful to cultivate; the soul must endure the repeated grinding of the disc. However, most powerful meditation techniques are difficult and painful to cultivate. I'm sure you're all aware of this, so I won't elaborate further. Let's begin the auction, starting at twenty million, with a minimum bid increment of one million."

As soon as Bao Yilin finished speaking, an aged voice from box number fifteen spoke up, "Our Zhou Family is willing to bid twenty-three million."

Hearing someone from the second floor place a bid, the first-floor crowd quickly abandoned the idea of bidding. This 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique' wasn't something they could contend for.

"Brother Zhou, this 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique' is something my Zheng Family desperately needs. I hope you can part with it. I bid twenty-five million."

"Brother Zheng, your words are mistaken. A meditation technique is the foundation of a family. Forgive me for being unable to part with it. I bid twenty-seven million."

"Brother Zhou's words are reasonable. My Sun Family thinks the same. I bid thirty million."

"Hey, Old Sun, that's not fair. I was having a good time with Brother Zhou, and now you're butting in too."

"Yes, Old Sun."

The heads of several major families began speaking, driving the scene into chaos. The price of the 'Grinding Disc Meditation Technique' started to climb rapidly, breaking through to forty million in the blink of an eye.

Li Dehai clenched his fist and slammed it on the table.

The sixty million he'd wagered with Chu Chen earlier had originally been meant for this meditation technique, but now he could only watch in silence.

Unlike Daoist Schools, these major forces could only obtain high-rank meditation techniques through trading or direct purchase.

Daoist Schools could directly exchange them with points, and the price was very cheap. However, the meditation techniques exchanged within the Daoist Schools were not allowed to be passed on and could only be cultivated personally. That's why they were so inexpensive.

High-rank meditation techniques were extremely scarce, and whenever one appeared, it inevitably triggered a scramble among the major forces.

As the patriarch of the Zhou Family said, every high-rank meditation technique is the foundation of a family. It can be passed down for generations, making it worth spending more than half of their wealth.

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