Along the way, he saw many familiar and unfamiliar faces.

It was as if he had briefly returned to the beginning, once more encountering those distant people.

Yu Ruohuo sat in the third-tier player area, with her parents beside her. Since Yu Ruohuo became a contracted player for the United Group, she had "status." Her parents were smilingly responding to the flattery from those around them, introducing a young man to her, speaking as if assessing the quality of merchandise on both sides. She, however, lowered her eyes, expressionless.

Su Shi was seated in the first-tier player area, but the players around her did not look favorably upon her. After all, she had been involved in the bombing of the Main God World. Seeing Su Ming'an gaze her way, she showed a faint smile, lacking the previous fanaticism, unsure if it was genuine or an intentional facade.

Xiao Xiao and Wang Zhenzhen sat in the second-tier player area, holding tea cups. Compared to the Third World, they had matured significantly, with eyes that had become bright and clear, as if they had found their life's value in the World Game.

Flame Loli Bonnie and Flora sat together, as if treating Flora as a mother. Flora gently caressed her hair, and the girl quietly slept.

Lucky Player Sherry, the elder Joy, and the boxer Yuriklu, the three of them had built a friendship in the Eighth World, now sat together drinking tea, having become friends across generations.

Interestingly, Boris and Anger finally sat together. These two, along with Su Ming'an, were dubbed the "Three Great Evangelists" and began their discussion. Boris, whether sincere or simply wanting to earn more Faith Points, still claimed to be the Lighthouse Bishop. Anger, even more fanatically, kept persuading Boris to "turn back from the cliffs," drew crosses for Boris, chanted elegies, interpreted his own compiled divine words, and wanted to judge Boris's madness…

There were so many adventurer players, densely packed wherever you looked. Su Ming'an cast a few glances at the crowds and saw these colorful people.

These faces, whether familiar or strange, had once crossed paths in his journey. Starting from the First World, up to the present day, some had become his life-and-death companions, some his friends, and others remained strangers.

Their aspirations, personalities, and abilities all differed, and the way they looked at him varied as well.

Perhaps the relationships between them might still change, and endless possibilities remained.

Looking at these people, Su Ming'an felt a slight sense of loss within… like sands gradually slipping away, a feeling of… gradual disappearance.

It seemed as though someday, he might not see them anymore.

"—Su Ming'an, go for it! Beat the World Tree in the Eleventh World, crush the First-tier Deities!!"

"—Someday, I will tear apart the Boss Rabbit!"

These continuous cheers sounded passionate and enthusiastic, yet felt somewhat illusory.

He suppressed his emotions and looked towards the outer seats.

Wilson, the leader of the United Group, arrived, seated prominently towards the front. Wilson had once presided over a human self-rescue conference. Seeing Su Ming'an's gaze, the middle-aged man wearing a military cap smiled and waved his hand.

Next to Wilson were Andrew, an officer from the North Country's General Staff's Human Intelligence Agency, professor Grett from the Gran Royal Military Academy's History Department, chief of staff Aishikel from the Fusang Air Force Unit, and deputy chief of staff Suzuki Kentaro from the Fusang Land Mecha Corps.

Further back were the eight major factions: Neva Gang, Glen Faction, Gauder Faction, Annalai Faction, Odin Faction, Kungunir Faction, Tian Yu Faction, Shuhe Faction, each managing different sects.

Apart from the United Group, numerous medium to large-sized organizations were seated in the rear, including the World Independence Association, Alliance Watch Group, Peace Dove Rescue Association, Blue Land Team, Red Heart Volunteer, Main God World Points Trading Research Institute, Skill Training Research Institute, Peace Action Humanitarian Affairs Office, etc.

In just half a year, humanity rapidly rebuilt its internal order system, with large organizations mushrooming into existence. By the time Su Ming'an noticed, they had developed into such a prosperous and systematic structure.

Su Ming'an watched them, and they returned his gaze with friendly smiles.

After Su Ming'an took his seat, the auction soon began.

…

"Clang—clang—clang—!"

A white-haired, red-eyed boy appeared on the auction stage.

Boos erupted from below the stage; nobody welcomed this rabbit.

"Oh my, oh my! I know what you're expecting—here it comes! The Rabbit is here!" Boss Rabbit, rather than being ashamed, twisted its body coyly: "Don't rush, the Rabbit will be with everyone for a very long time, until everyone vanishes without a trace~"

Despite its friendly tone, its words were terrifying.

"—Why did it turn back into a boy, change! Change!" Many were more focused on its appearance, shouting:

"—I want to see the white-haired, red-eyed girl, who looks at you!!"

"—Can Boss Rabbit be an auction item? Can I marry it?"

The sound waves swept up into a wave, and Boss Rabbit cupped its face: "Okay, okay, I feel everyone's enthusiasm—today, there are six auction items! After the auction, we'll have a small event—let everyone experience a round of card drawing!"

"You can slightly bond with the character you draw… the day after tomorrow, you can start a brand-new adventure! Our new instance is both relaxing and fun, a romantic vacation, warm and healing, wonderful and happy…"

Listening to these words, people showed expressions of disbelief.

—Organizers, do you even believe what you're saying?

—There is no such thing as a warm and healing vacation instance, saying that makes you feel guilty, doesn't it?

Boos sounded, and people were denouncing the organizers' Underworld instances, the resentment in their eyes about to spill out.

"Pat."

With the fall of a little hammer, Boss Rabbit raised both arms high, cheering:

"So—here's our first auction item—!"

…

[White Bird (Red Level): "I will perish inside my ideals, never turning back, never falling."]

[Durability: 10/10]

[Type: Pet Egg]

[Introduction: Definitely comes with the skills "Fallen Feathers" and "Blessing."]

[Skill (Fallen Feathers): Use feathers for attack, each feather comes with "reduce Mentality Points" effect.]

[Skill (Blessing): Use feathers for healing, each feather comes with "increase Health Points" effect. Feathers restore over time. When feathers are exhausted, the pet dies, unable to undergo Rebirth.]

[Starting bid: 100 Points]

[Buyout price: 400 Points]

A hush fell over the crowd, and no one made a bid.

"Hmm,?" Boss Rabbit tilted its head: "The clock has already started, you have four hundred seconds left to bid, hurry now."

No sound was heard in the hall.

Whoever dares to bid on this item will be ignoring the United Group's declared "ban on player use." But whether they will truly enforce the prohibition, no one knows.

"Hmph?" Boss Rabbit cocked its head: "The clock is ticking, come on, place your bids."

The people in the hall looked at each other in silent contemplation, then:

"Hm?"

"100 Points."

"150 Points."

"150 Points…"

Even if questioned, they only said—the pet would only be used for healing NPCs.

In the end, this pet egg was auctioned off for 370 Points.

Despite the ones who questioned they vowed to abide by the rules, nobody knew what they truly intended to do.

Su Ming'an watched people bidding silently, as the pet egg finally sold for 370 Points.

"""

The second auction item was quickly presented.

It was a pair of snow-white wings, radiant and noble, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

...

[Angel's Wings: "I once signed a contract with an angel to do good deeds for my whole life, but unexpectedly had to turn to Lestory, the Master of Abyss, in the end, and forsake the angel's contract... How tragic, how tragic..."]

[Durability: 15/15]

[Type: Special Back Equipment]

[Introduction: After wearing, you can possess "flight ability" and pretend to be part of the Angel Clan in the world of Luowasha. If you have an occupation or race related to "angel", the wings will undergo an unknown mutation.]

[Note: "Angel" is a high-class race that advocates order and kindness. They are happy to give hope to mortal lives, yet somehow, through the human desire as an additive, this hope often turns into greed and despair.]

[Starting Bid: 200 Points]

[Buyout Price: 500 Points]

...

"250!" Eni bid first. It seems "pretending to be an angel" is very tempting for the top-ranking players.

"300!" Boris also joined the bidding. There has to be an angel beside the deity.

"350..."

Su Ming'an didn't bid; his initial identity is certainly stronger than an angel, so there was no need to waste points.

After a fierce round of bidding, the item was won by Lunxue. She held the pair of wings, and there seemed to be a glimmer in her numb eyes.

"Next is the third auction item—!" shouted Boss Rabbit: "Friendly reminder, besides memory fragments, all equipment, props, and items related to Eleventh World can be used as [Fixed Trajectory] to increase the probability of drawing a certain person from card pool~"

Soon, a piece of glass shard was presented.

...

[Mr. Nuo's Ferris Wheel Fragment (Red Level): "What's so good about this thing to auction, you also want it from me?"]

[Type: Prop]

[Introduction: A shard from Mr. Nuo's long path of rubbish. Rabbit feels it's very collectible.]

[Note: Placing it in the card pool increases "Dieying's up rate."]

[Starting Bid: 50 Points]

[Buyout Price: 300 Points]

...

The organizers are genuinely hungry.

Su Ming'an didn't expect even a piece of trash from the Dieying Family, the organizers would polish and sell it. They shamelessly set a buyout price of 300 points; this is truly starving.

... Wait, if they tear apart the whole small world of Dieying, wouldn't they earn a full pot?

"Oh dear, such a pity, you should have torn it all back then." Little Na said regretfully.

"Then can I tear off a piece of cloth and give it to you to sell, saying it's my [Fixed Trajectory] to increase the draw probability for me." Su Ming'an had a bright idea, and immediately thought of an example.

Little Na froze for a moment, a longing look appeared on her face: "Sure, sure, give it to me. It can definitely sell for a sky-high price."

Su Ming'an looked at her expression, sensing something amiss: "…Then I wouldn't receive even a single point?"

Little Na showed an expression of "how did you guess", still firmly holding onto Su Ming'an's corner of the cloth.

Su Ming'an silently pulled back the cloth corner.

Players generally have confidence, mostly having the mindset "as long as I draw Dieying, Dieying surely would help me", causing a round of bidding over this auction item. In the end, Mizushima Kawa Sora bought it at the buyout price. Whether she could really draw Dieying, or the significantly lower-tier Little A Ba, was uncertain.

However, even if she drew... Little A Ba probably wouldn't care for her.

The fourth auction item appeared quickly.

...

[Boss Rabbit's Little Apron (Red Level): "…whimper."]

[Type: Prop]

[Introduction: Inject mana points, unlimited food will appear, able to restore physical strength value. This is Boss Rabbit's personal item. Placing it in the card pool can increase "Boss Rabbit's up rate."]

[Note: Buy back and feel annoyed. Also, don't eat the suddenly appearing rabbit meat skewers.]

[Starting Bid: 100 Points]

[Buyout Price: 400 Points]

...

The atmosphere noticeably fell silent for a moment.

Boss Rabbit became bashful, seemingly very embarrassed, even covering its own body.

Su Ming'an bowed his head eating sugared tangerines, completely ignoring the flirtations from Boss Rabbit.

This was worse than drawing Dieying; at least Dieying appeared visually pleasing. Even though Boss Rabbit now looked fine, Su Ming'an didn't want to open his eyes just to see it.

It seems, these auction items were provided by the organizers. Whether it is Boss Rabbit's apron or Dieying's fragment, they were private items of theirs.

People have all kinds of weird preferences; there are bound to be people who like Boss Rabbit. Ultimately, this apron, with residual rabbit fur, was acquired for 350 points by a top-ranking player.

Finally, the second to last auction item was presented amidst people's anticipation—

An exceptionally beautiful wine-red dress, quietly lying on the exhibition stand as if stained red by blood, emanating a hint of eerie aura. Although far away, it sends a chill down the spine.

...

[Fun Demon's Poison Wine Dress: "Who made him resurrect time and again, allowing him to taste the pain of death? — But it's not the heart, what does he have to repay?"]

[Physical Defense: 20]

[Mentality Defense: 20]

[Equipment Requirement: White hair]

[Special Skill (Eternal Joy Here): Summon Fun Demon to grant you one wish. Each wish achieved, Fun Demon would take something from you as part of His fun. When you become a boring person, quickly pass on the equipment to someone else, or you'll become "Fun Demon" yourself:)]

[Special Skill (Chant For Our Lord): Shout "Sique Olivius to live as long as the heavens, millennia enduring, the lighthouse of life living, blazing in the world, shepherd of time!" Fun Demon will come and chat with you. Not for any reason, He just likes you to praise Olivius.]

[Starting Bid: 1 Point]

[Buyout Price: 10,000,000 Points]

[Note: The price is set at Fun Demon's request; He anticipates a fierce competition until the sky turns dark.]

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