Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The luxurious auction hall was on the Phoenix House's third floor. The hall was large enough to accommodate hundreds of people. Rows of mahogany tables and chairs lined the room, giving it a magnificent air. The room was already full of people. Everyone was well dressed and obviously rich, and many of them were famous warriors.

"There are so many people today."

"I wonder what kind of treasures will be auctioned today."

"I heard about a treasure called the Antique Crystal Skull. They say it's very rare."

The auction hall buzzed with excitement.

"Over here," Polly called. Zachary turned to see Polly already seated in a corner and waving at him. He went over to her and sat beside her.

Zachary noticed that Polly was watching him from the corner of her eye. "What is it?" he smiled.

"Why do you have so many Blazing Roc Feathers?" Polly asked directly.

"So many? I only had three. They were from a friend," Zachary smiled.

"Friend?" Polly prodded. She was astonished. Whoever Zachary's friend was, they were too generous to give away such treasures. She had seen the Blazing Roc in the Celestial College before. Of course, she wouldn't know that its master was right in front of her at this moment.

"This friend of mine, I think you know him. He is the freshman you fought during the group competition in the Celestial College," Zachary said.

"Are you are talking about..." Polly trailed off.

"Yes, it's him. Unfortunately, he is now a wanted criminal of the Enigmatic Kingdom, and his whereabouts are still unknown," Zachary sighed.

"I've heard about him. I can't believe he's such a cruel person," Polly said disappointed.

"Do you think

hitting two birds with one stone—getting all the treasures and pissing Anthony off.

Anthony was so angry that he looked like he was about to murder Zachary right in the middle of the room.

Zachary did not care. Soon his money was almost used up.

"And for the finale," the auctioneer announced.

The lights dimmed as a skull was put on display. It was so majestic that it did not seem real at all. Even under the dim lights, it was shining like the surface of the sea on a sunny day.

"I've heard of the Antique Crystal Skull before, but this is the first time I'm seeing it. It belonged to a powerful warrior in the ancient times. It turned into a treasure over a thousand years of refinement, and it has a peculiar power. It makes weapons come alive," Polly marveled.

"Really? Let's get it then." Zachary grinned confidently.

"The Antique Crystal Skull. Bid starts at ten thousand," the auctioneer announced. Then, the auction for the treasure began.

The Antique Crystal Skull was very rare and valuable regardless of how it was used. Everyone in the auction hall wanted to get their hands on it.