Lord of Bones

Chapter 668 Two Major Chambers of Commerce
Shui Huixin waved her hand gently and turned to Ruan Mengning.

There was a bit of kindness in her eyes, and she said softly: "The Elders' Council of Shuiyun Peak will not let Meng Ning leave easily.

“As the successor of Shui Jing, she shoulders important responsibilities.

"As long as she stays on Shuiyun Peak, the things left behind by Shui Jing will still belong to Tianyun Sect."

The atmosphere in the room became heavy, and everyone had a look of worry on their face.

The night outside the window was as dark as ink. The streets of Yinming Castle were dimly lit, but in this VIP room, it seemed to be shrouded in a layer of haze.

Li Yuan sat quietly in another elegant room in the restaurant. The breeze outside the window brought a hint of coolness.

He closed his eyes and concentrated, and the powerful soul power quietly spread out like an invisible net, capturing the conversation of Li Yuanlong and others in the next room.

There was a look of deep thought on his face, like a dormant volcano, with some indescribable emotions brewing deep in his heart.

He whispered softly, “It seems that the Tianyun Sect will not let me go.

“During this period, I was busy with the affairs of the Xuanyin Thunder Region and forgot about the appointment of Jiazi.

“Yinming Castle is an excellent place for a showdown.

"With the Yinming Guards' control over this city, the Tianyun Sect doesn't dare to act rashly."

At the same time, six people in another room were arguing about how to contact Li Yuan, full of anxiety and uneasiness, like ants on a hot pot.

Suddenly, a clear voice sounded in their ears.

“Everyone, one month later, have Miss Ruan go to the duel square in Yinming Castle and wait for me.

“Li will definitely keep the appointment.

"Please ask the Seventh Elder of Tianyun Sect to help find out the deployment of Tianyun Sect near Yinming Fort and give me a specific time."

Li Yuan added another sentence.

Upon hearing this, the six people suddenly became quiet, with expressions of surprise and joy on their faces.

According to what Xia Youran and others had found out, the period when the thunder power in the Xuanyin Thunder Domain would weaken would come in a dozen days at most.

Yinmingwei will start selling teleportation spots in ten days.

The sale of teleportation quotas is not limited, but the price is determined based on the teleportation time.

The later the time, the lower the price.

Li Yuan planned to set the transmission time directly after the duel with Ruan Mengning.

Once he steps into the core area of ​​the Xuanyin Thunder Domain, the power of the Tianyun Sect will be difficult to reach, and that place will be his safe haven.

As for coming out of the Xuanyin Thunder Region, that was decades later, and he did not think about it too much.

Li Yuan did not choose to meet with Li Yuanlong and his party. After all, there were people from the Tianyun Sect mixed in with them, and he did not want to cause any trouble.

He simply explained the relevant matters of the confrontation with Ruan Mengning through voice transmission.

After finishing these matters, Li Yuan returned to the inn where he was staying.

As soon as he stepped into the door of the inn, he saw Xia Youran and others walking towards him.

Xia Youran held five exquisite invitation cards in his hand and said, "Brother Li, we got an invitation card for an auction held by Yinmingwei in ten days."

"Thank you for your hard work, everyone." Li Yuan said with a smile.

Xue Ya said: "We are also very curious about this auction. We might find some treasures."

After exchanging a few brief greetings with Xia Youran and the others, Li Yuan said goodbye and returned to his room.

.........

The Dark Castle.

A towering palace, like a giant beast, lurks in the interweaving of night and shadows.

Outside the hall, there was a crowd of people, all kinds of figures walking around, some talking in low voices, some stopping to watch, with anticipation and curiosity on their faces.

There is a unique atmosphere in the air, which combines the tension and excitement before the auction with the mystery and anticipation of the treasures to be unveiled.

Outside the huge palace gate, the figures of the Yinming Guards stood like sculptures, all wearing black armor, holding spears tightly in their hands, and their eyes were as sharp as eagles.

They are well-equipped, which not only demonstrates the majesty of Yinming Castle, but also ensures the safety and order of the auction site.

If you want to enter this auction house, you must hold an invitation specially issued by the Yinming Guards.

This is not just a simple admission ticket, but also a symbol of identity and status.

Yinmingwei only holds one auction every year, which is completely different from auctions held in other places.

The auction was not hosted by Yinmingwei, but was held in cooperation with some famous chambers of commerce in the Wenhe River Basin.

These chambers of commerce use the territory of Yinming Castle to gather all kinds of rare items here, providing a trading platform for buyers and sellers.

In other words, those chambers of commerce just used the Yinmingwei territory to hold the auction, and the Yinmingwei had no dominant power.

Xia Youran and his party stepped into the main hall of Yinming Castle and first walked through a deep corridor.

On both sides of the corridor, there are intricate murals that tell the glorious history of Yinming Castle.

As we move forward, the view ahead gradually opens up, and a magnificent auction platform comes into view.

The auction platform is dozens of feet wide and several feet high.

Thousands of large seats were neatly arranged below, with many figures already sitting on them in an orderly manner.

The place where Li Yuan and others were sitting was the VIP seats that Xia Youran and others had specially purchased from other forces at a high price.

The VIP room is supported by thick stone pillars and is dozens of feet higher than the auction table. It looks like an island, independent of the seats below.

These VIP rooms are arranged in a semi-arc around the auction table, and there are about a hundred of them.

Li Yuan couldn't help but look around.

The figures in the VIP room are some sitting or standing, some lazy or focused, but without exception they all exude a powerful aura.

Judging from the aura they exude, among these Yuanists there are some who are at the peak of the Half-Step Huawen Realm.

Their arrival undoubtedly added a bit of tension and excitement to the auction.

Li Yuan's eyes inadvertently swept across a VIP room not far away.

A woman in black sat quietly, her skin as white as jade, her eyes as deep as the night, revealing an indescribable charm.

She wore a black gold bracelet on her wrist, which was shiny and restrained. Next to her sat an old woman in black with a dry face.

The old woman in black had her eyes closed and was wearing the same black and gold bracelet as the woman in black.

Beside them, five or six men and women wearing black armor of the Yinming Guard stood solemnly, wearing black bracelets.

"That woman in black should be the young master of Yinmingwei, Yin Lin." Xia Youran on the side suddenly said softly.

Li Yuan was stunned, then turned to look at Xia Youran, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Do you know each other?"

Xia Youran shook her head and explained, "You should have noticed the black gold bracelet on that woman's wrist. Only high-ranking Yinming Guards are qualified to wear it.

“There are less than thirty Yinming Guards in total.

"Beside her sat an old woman who was at the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm, also wearing a black gold bracelet. "In the entire Yinming Guard, except for the young master of the Yinming Guard, I'm afraid no one else is qualified for this kind of treatment."

Li Yuan suddenly realized that he had not known much about the level division and internal situation of Yinming Castle before.

Hearing Xia Youran's explanation at this time, I couldn't help but feel a little curious about the complexity and mystery of Yinming Castle.

He took a deep look at the VIP room and silently memorized the appearance of Yin Lin and the old woman in his heart.

"The Jianxin Sect actually sent some people to Yinming Castle." There was a hint of surprise in Xia Youran's voice, and her eyes turned to another VIP room.

There were several figures sitting in the VIP room, led by a middle-aged man with an imposing bearing and the cultivation fluctuations of the peak of the Half-Step Transformation Realm.

Beside the middle-aged man, there were several young men and women, all of whom had an exquisite sword-shaped pattern embroidered on their chests.

"Jianxinmen?" Li Yuan followed Xia Youran's gaze and repeated it softly.

He didn't expect that such a force would appear at this auction.

He had heard of Jianxin Sect and knew that it was a sect headed by an old ancestor in the Huawen realm, and that its strength was not weak in the Wen River Basin.

"Yes, Jianxin Sect." Xia Youran nodded, "During the period when the thunder power of Xuanyin Thunder Region weakened, many disciples from the seven Wenhe Sects ventured there.

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“Forces like Jianxin Sect will naturally not miss this opportunity.

"Moreover, every time they go out, there are thousands of disciples, and the momentum is huge."

Li Yuan was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect that the number of Yuanists entering the Xuanyin Thunder Domain would be so large.

There are at least dozens of forces like Jianxinmen and Yinmingwei in the Wenhe River Basin.

Adding other various forces of all sizes, the total number of Yuanzers entering the Xuanyin Thunder Domain may exceed one million.

Fortunately, the Xuanyin Thunder Domain is vast, and there are several entrances, not just Yinming Castle.

Otherwise, such a large team would probably cause considerable chaos.

“After all, Yin Lei Palace was a major sect that was once on par with Lingyun Sect, the leader of the seven Wenhe sects. It has a deep foundation and naturally left behind many treasures.” Zou Hao sighed lightly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

He continued: “What’s more, the Xuanyin Thunder Region is a special area where rare materials for refining spiritual treasures are likely to appear.

"This is undoubtedly a huge temptation for all major forces."

At this moment, Guo Jingxuan's eyes were also scanning around the VIP room, and suddenly she spoke suspiciously:
"Yan Yue Sect, Hou Tu Palace, You Lan Pavilion... Why did all these forces send people to this entrance of Yin Ming Fort?"

She recited the names of those forces one by one, as if she knew them all.

Although Li Yuan had been aware of these forces before, he was not able to name them like Guo Jingxuan.

As he listened to Guo Jingxuan's words, he couldn't help but admire this woman even more.

Xia Youran, Zou Hao, and Xue Ya looked at each other, with a serious look on their brows.

It is extremely difficult to get a piece of the pie from these big forces in the Xuanyin Thunder Domain.

Li Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he couldn't help feeling a little pressure in his heart.

He realized that it was indeed necessary to travel with Xia Youran and others.

If he didn't have some trump cards in his hand, he would have been dead if he went to the Xuanyin Thunder Region alone.

Li Yuan looked towards the auction table and speculated in his mind:
“These forces should have made sufficient preparations for the trip to the Xuanyin Thunder Territory, and they also came to participate in this auction. Could it be that there is something in this auction that they think is very important?
"What kind of treasure could make them so excited?"

Li Yuan frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

"Rumble--"

Suddenly, a deep and shocking sound of bells and drums, like the roar of an ancient beast, echoed in the huge auction hall.

Suddenly, thousands of eyes in the entire auction hall focused instantly, as hot as flames, and all turned towards the auction table.

A beautiful middle-aged woman in a black and gold dress slowly walked onto the auction stage.

Her skirt danced in the wind like a blooming black and gold flower, both solemn and gorgeous.

She has a pretty face, skin as white as jade, eyebrows as dark as distant mountains, and a gentle smile on her lips.

She bowed slightly and said with a smile: "My dear friends, my name is Mo Juan.

“He is the chief auctioneer of the Ancient Rhyme Chamber of Commerce’s branch in the Wenhe River Basin.

“Today, I am honored to be the host of the auction jointly held by the Ancient Rhyme Chamber of Commerce’s Wenhe River Basin Branch and the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce’s Wenhe River Basin Branch.

"Here, on behalf of the two major chambers of commerce, I would like to express my gratitude to you all for your support."

As she finished her words, the atmosphere in the entire auction hall became more heated.

"Wenhe River Basin Branch?" Li Yuan muttered quietly, touching his chin with his hand, "Could it be that these two chambers of commerce are powerful forces from the mainland?"

Xia Youran explained: “Guyun Chamber of Commerce and Wanfang Chamber of Commerce are indeed forces on the mainland.

“They are extremely powerful, and the Wen River Basin branch also has several powerful people in the Huawen realm.

“Therefore, even sects like the Seven Sects of Wenhe are somewhat in awe of them.”

"No wonder an auctioneer has the cultivation base to reach the peak of Half-Step Transformation Realm." Li Yuan suddenly realized.

As the auction progressed, precious treasures were presented to the auction table one after another.

Each treasure exudes a unique aura, attracting the attention of many Yuan people.

Mo Juan's voice echoed in the auction hall, leading everyone's emotions to rise and fall.

The previous lots were like a dull prelude and did not stir up much waves.

It wasn't until a sword named the Netherworld Sword appeared that the enthusiasm of the entire auction hall was ignited.

The Netherworld Sword has a slender blade and its entire body is a deep dark red color, as if it had been stained with blood that had not dissolved for thousands of years, exuding a strange aura.

The evil aura lingers around, like a ghost whispering silently in the night, making people shudder.

There was a faint light flickering on the sword, like stars in the dark night, exuding a chilling chill.

The hilt of the sword is inlaid with a translucent blood-red crystal, emitting a strange light, as if it is the heart of the sword, beating with unknown secrets.

On the auction table, Mo Juan's face looked even more beautiful under the light.

She smiled slightly, her voice clear and pleasant: "Everyone, this sword is called the Netherworld Sword. I'm sure some strong people have heard of it."

The next moment, a strong man in the crowd asked in surprise, "Could it be the legendary spiritual treasure, the Netherworld Sword?"

As soon as the word "Lingbao" came out, the entire auction hall exploded in an instant, as if a powder keg had been lit.

Everyone was talking about it, with excitement and eagerness on their faces.

Seeing this, Mo Juan smiled softly, pressed her slender hand lightly, signaling everyone to be quiet, and said slowly:
“This sword is indeed the spiritual treasure Netherworld Evil Sword, but there is no sword spirit in the sword anymore, and the sword body is damaged, so it cannot be considered a true spiritual treasure.

“But it is still not comparable to ordinary top-grade treasures.

“Especially for those who cultivate blood and energy, holding this sword can greatly increase its power.

“If you happen to be someone who is good at swords, then don’t miss it.

"The starting price for the auction of this sword is 10,000 Earth Stones."

(End of this chapter)