Shen Wang sneered coldly. If he hadn't reached Divinity Transformation, he might still be wary of Ten Thousand Poison Old Ghost. Now, with sufficient strength, he intended to remain low-profile after acquiring the item, so why should he fear the opponent?

The price of 3.5 million made several Demon Venerables hesitate, and none placed another bid. They still aimed to compete for the final auction item.

Susu cautiously inquired twice before announcing that Shen Wang and his group had won the Extremely Yin Black Lotus.

Flame Iron's face flushed with excitement, and he gasped for breath.

So thrilling, an Upper-Rank Demon like himself competing with three Demon Venerables and a major family over an item — no one would believe it if they heard.

He still felt a bit worried: "Master, with our actions, could we get targeted?"

"That's not for you to worry about."

Shen Wang replied expressionlessly.

"Yes."

Flame Iron felt somewhat relieved. If this master wasn't afraid, there was no need for him, as a subordinate, to overthink. If the sky were to fall, this master would bear it, and since he dared to participate in the bidding, he surely had a plan.

Susu completed the auction of the headline item, turned around, and covered the Extremely Yin Black Lotus again, as the platform descended.

A maid brought over a jade plate, her voice becoming enthusiastic: "Honored guests, next comes the last auction item of this event."

She smiled brightly and said: "This is an ancient cultivation technique, rumored to be the legacy left by an Ancient Demon God."

This statement immediately caused another uproar among the guests.

"The legacy of an Ancient Demon God? Can such things appear here?"

"If it's true, wouldn't the major families and powers come to compete for it?"

"Even though Black Stone City is large, could it really handle such an item?"

"I fear the demon technique might have some flaw, huh?"

Everyone was initially suspicious, as anything pertaining to a Demon God was high-tier, likely only a Demon Saint would be qualified to contend for it.

Susu, watching the excited guests, smiled, saying: "Our honored guests are quite perceptive. This demon technique does indeed have some issues. Firstly, it's incomplete, and secondly, it's a body refining technique, making it quite challenging to cultivate."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wang said: "Let's go; there's no need to continue watching."

He no longer bothered to listen to the auction price, rose directly from his seat, and headed toward the collection area.

"Master Wang, you've arrived."

The lady at the reception was attractive and exuded affluence. Seeing Shen Wang, she quickly approached him warmly. This man was an exceptionally skilled alchemist, and the top-level elixirs at this auction were crafted by him.

She said: "Master, please wait a moment, the magic crystals from the elixir you auctioned will be sorted shortly."

"No need, just deduct it directly from our winning headline item and calculate how much I need to compensate you."

Shen Wang handed over the token from their room, which recorded what he had bid on.

The steward took it, checked, and exclaimed: "I didn't expect Master Wang to have won the headline item."

He was internally unsettled, as this person acquiring the item made it quite likely he was a Demon Venerable. Combining this with his level of alchemy, he had to be a major figure.

"Hurry up and settle this for us."

Shen Wang urged, as he left early to avoid unnecessary attention and potential trouble.

"I'll calculate it right away!"

The steward dared not delay, calculated the final price, and found that Shen Wang needed to reimburse over 3.1 million, including ten thousand for Flame Iron's sword.

Shen Wang promptly covered the remaining amount, took the Extremely Yin Black Lotus and the sword, and left.

Exiting through the main door, Shen Wang glanced at a certain spot from beneath his cloak, walked through the streets and alleys with Flame Iron, and suddenly vanished.

After they disappeared, several figures emerged nearby to inspect the area but found no traces.

The figures exchanged glances, wordlessly withdrawing in tacit understanding.

Not far away, Shen Wang observed these trackers quietly, sneering: "Everyone's eager to rob a robber, huh."

Flame Iron was sweating profusely: "Will they target us, Master?"

"Just stay in for now."

Shen Wang tossed a fiery red sword to Flame Iron: "This is yours."

"Thank you, Master."

Holding the sword, Flame Iron's joy slightly overcame his fear.

"Go and investigate what the You Family members are doing here."

Shen Wang ordered.

"Yes, though my strength might be insufficient to uncover the truth."

Flame Iron first complied, then expressed his difficulty.

"Your strength is indeed lacking. Take this elixir and quickly break through to become a Demon General."

Shen Wang tossed a bottle, then vanished into the wind.

Flame Iron hadn't expected another benefit, was overjoyed, and hastily expressed his gratitude again — but the person was already gone.

"Following Master brings many benefits. I must not disappoint him!"

He thought to himself that working for this mysterious person was far more rewarding than exhausting himself to earn resources.

After Shen Wang departed, he deliberately wandered around to ensure he wasn't being followed before returning to the courtyard and activating all the arrays he had secretly set up. Only then did he cautiously take out the Extremely Yin Black Lotus.

A chill emanated, Shen Wang drew numerous runes, which burrowed in like insects, swiftly dismantling the constraints, and an even colder aura swept forward, quickly covering him with frost.

A circle of Five Elements Aura surged from Shen Wang's body, utilizing hidden mana. He carefully inspected the Extremely Yin Black Lotus, removing all the constraints left by the auction house to prevent any tampering.

With a thought, his powerful Divine Thought infiltrated it, and suddenly a bizarre swallowing force was released.

An instant black vortex appeared on the lotus, absorbing as much Divine Thought as he projected.

Shen Wang's expression shifted slightly, feeling this devouring force didn't belong to the lotus itself. He refrained from letting it devour freely, sneering: "So there's some trickery here too!"

He unleashed Sword Intent, transforming his Divine Thought into a sharp sword, slashing fiercely at the black hole. With a puffing sound, the black hole shattered, faintly accompanied by a wailing cry.

As the black hole broke, the devouring force dissipated into black mist, leaving the entire lotus slightly more crystalline.

How could Shen Wang not notice that someone had tampered with it? A weaker Divine Thought or a lack of Spiritual Attack capability might have fallen to this trap.

His face darkened: "The old thing, selling goods with tricks — sinister intentions!"

This item was derived from the Black Stone City Lord's hand, and it's clear enough that it's something he left behind. It's uncertain whether it's meant for Blood Shadow Demoness and the other two or for indiscriminate attack.

In either case, the Black Stone City Lord had ill intentions.

This made Shen Wang more cautious of him; lurking in this city and being targeted was not favorable.

"At this stage, leaving isn't suitable. I'll remain still if the enemy remains still."

Shen Wang contemplated, weighing the pros and cons. After measuring them, he chose not to leave. The courtyard here was already arranged by him. Even if enemies came, he had confidence in escaping.

If he rashly ran out now, he might lose this layer of protection and face potential enemies directly.

Having made a decision, Shen Wang looked at the thoroughly refined Extremely Yin Black Lotus, sat cross-legged on the ground, his mana transforming into Five Elements Spiritual Light to envelop it, mobilizing the power of the Ice Spirit Root and Wood Spirit Root to begin refining it.

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