Crossing to Douqi Continent and walking sideways

At the auction of Wanbao Pavilion, the mysterious treasure covered by black silk was like a star hidden by the night, quietly placed on the display stand. The mysterious aura it exuded was like wisps of smoke, winding and spreading, arousing the curiosity of everyone present. The aura seemed to contain ancient power, and seemed to be whispering unknown stories, making people want to unveil its mysterious veil.

"One million gold coins!" A wealthy businessman was the first to break the short silence. His round face was flushed with excitement, and his eyes were fixed on the treasure, full of determination. He was wearing gorgeous clothes embroidered with gold thread, and every fold was shining with nobility under the light. This businessman usually accumulated huge wealth in various fields with his shrewd business mind. At this moment, he firmly believed that this mysterious treasure would become the supreme treasure in his collection, bringing him more glory and benefits.

"One million and two hundred thousand!" A swordsman in green made a bid, his voice firm and powerful, like the sound of a sword. The swordsman in green stared at the treasure on the stage with a sharp gaze, burning not only with a desire for the treasure, but also with a pursuit of some kind of supreme swordsmanship. He carried a long sword on his back, and the gems inlaid on the hilt flashed with a cold light. His figure was as tall as a pine tree, and his green clothes fluttered slightly under the light, revealing an extraordinary temperament. He was famous in the martial arts world. With his superb swordsmanship and fearless courage, he had gone through countless life-and-death battles and won himself countless honors and respect. This time, he was determined to get this mysterious treasure at all costs to explore the swordsmanship secrets that might be hidden in it and improve his strength and realm.

Xiao Muchen frowned slightly, staring at the mysterious treasure with deep eyes. His eyes were like deep lake water, trying to see through the black silk to see the truth of the treasure. He secretly estimated its value in his heart, and his resources and possible risks flashed through his mind. After thinking for a moment, he took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and shouted: "One million and five hundred thousand!" His voice was steady and firm, and it was clearly heard in the auction hall, with an unquestionable determination.

The people around him turned to look at him, their eyes full of surprise and curiosity. Xiao Muchen's bid showed his strong desire for this treasure, and it also made the competition more intense.

For a moment, the entire auction hall was silent. Everyone was shocked by Xiao Muchen's high price. The air seemed to freeze, so quiet that even a pin drop could be heard. However, this silence did not last long.

"One million and eight hundred thousand!" A sharp voice broke the silence. Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw an old man in a gorgeous brocade robe sitting in the corner. His eyes revealed greed and determination, and the wrinkles on his face trembled slightly because of excitement. The old man was a senior collector, and he had an almost obsessive pursuit of various rare treasures. His collection filled several castles, and each piece was priceless. He was always known for his decisiveness and generosity at the auction. As long as he set his sights on something, he would take it no matter how much it cost.

Prices continued to soar, and competition became increasingly fierce. Xiao Muchen felt that the eyes of the people around him were focused on him, with curiosity, expectation, jealousy and hostility. Those eyes were like tangible pressure, weighing heavily on him. But he remained unmoved, his eyes were always firmly fixed on the mysterious treasure, as if everything around him no longer existed, and only that treasure was the only center of his world. This treasure seemed to have an irresistible attraction to him, making him determined to fight for it at all costs.

"Two million!" Xiao Muchen bid again, his voice sonorous and powerful, full of determination. At this moment, his heartbeat accelerated, like a rapid drumbeat, each beat was accompanied by tension and expectation. Sweat beads also slightly seeped out of his forehead, shining crystal light under the light. But his eyes became more and more determined, like a burning flame, burning more and more vigorously. This price has far exceeded the expectations of most people, and a low exclamation sounded in the auction hall. Some people couldn't help but take a breath, and some people began to whisper about Xiao Muchen's identity and background.

At this time, other bidders began to hesitate. After all, the price was already quite high, and for many people, it was already an unaffordable figure. They began to reassess the value of the treasure and their own financial resources, with tangled and helpless expressions on their faces. Some shook their heads gently, sighed and gave up; others clenched their fists, with both unwillingness and helplessness in their eyes.

But just when everyone thought Xiao Muchen was about to succeed, a mysterious man in black robes shouted coldly: "Two and a half million!" His voice seemed to come from the darkness, without a trace of emotion, but full of oppression. Everyone's eyes were immediately attracted to this mysterious man in black robes. He was covered in a black robe, and his face could not be seen clearly, only a pair of eyes flashing with cold light were exposed. Those eyes were deep and cold, which made people shudder. He exuded a mysterious and dangerous aura, as if it came from the shadow of the abyss, making people unpredictable.

Xiao Muchen's eyes fixed as he stared at the man in black robe. At that moment, it seemed as if an invisible electric current was shuttling between the two of them. He could feel the other party's resolute will and powerful aura. This was undoubtedly a strong opponent. At this moment, Ye Feng whispered a few words in his ear.

"Brother Muchen, this person's origin is unknown, but it seems that he is determined to get this treasure. However, according to my observation, the value of this treasure may be far more than this, and it is worth a try." Although Ye Feng's voice was low, every word was clearly transmitted to Xiao Muchen's ears, full of encouragement and trust. Ye Feng's eyes were also full of curiosity about the treasure and support for Xiao Muchen.

Xiao Muchen nodded slightly, a confident smile appeared on his face, and he raised the price again: "Three million!" His voice echoed in the auction hall, like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing thousands of waves.

Everyone was shocked. This price was beyond the imagination of most people. Many people began to whisper and discuss. Some people marveled at Xiao Muchen's financial resources and courage, and wondered if he had a powerful force behind him; others doubted whether this treasure was really worth such a high price, and worried that Xiao Muchen would get into trouble because of it.

The man in black robe was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about something. The atmosphere in the auction hall was extremely tense, and everyone held their breath, waiting for his response. Time seemed to freeze, and every second seemed so long.

"Three and a half million!" The man in black robe finally made another bid, his voice revealing a hint of anger and eagerness. At this moment, his body leaned forward slightly, as if he wanted to show his determination through this posture.

Xiao Muchen didn't hesitate at all and immediately shouted, "Four million!" At this moment, his heart was beating like a drum, and the strong tension made his throat dry, but his eyes became more and more fiery. He knew that this might be a rare opportunity in his life, and he couldn't miss it no matter how much he paid. He clenched his hands unconsciously, and his knuckles turned white because of the force.

The auction hall was in a dead silence. Everyone was speechless at the shocking price. Even the auctioneer on the stage was stunned for a few seconds before he came to his senses and continued to host the auction. His voice was trembling slightly, and he was obviously also affected by the fierce bidding.

"Four and a half million!" The black-robed man's voice was trembling. It was obvious that this price also made him feel a huge pressure. His black robe trembled slightly, as if the struggle in his heart was also transmitted to his clothes.

"Five million!" Xiao Muchen almost shouted out the price. At this moment, he had already thrown himself into this fierce competition and forgotten everything else. His voice echoed in the auction hall with a determination to burn his boats.

The man in black robe finally stopped talking. He sat there in silence, his body trembling slightly. Obviously, he could no longer raise the price. His hands hung weakly at his sides, and the light in his eyes gradually dimmed, leaving only deep reluctance and helplessness.

"Five million once! Five million twice! Five million three times! Deal!" The auctioneer excitedly knocked the gavel in his hand. The sound was crisp and loud, announcing that Xiao Muchen had successfully won this mysterious treasure.

Xiao Muchen let out a long sigh, with a triumphant smile on his face. That smile showed both exhaustion and excitement, as well as expectations for the future. Lin Wan'er and Ling Shuang were also happy for him. Lin Wan'er's eyes were flashing with excited tears, while Ling Shuang smiled and nodded to congratulate him. Ye Feng gave him a thumbs up, his eyes full of admiration and approval.

Amid the envious and jealous gazes of the crowd, Xiao Muchen walked onto the stage with a firm and calm step. He took out a purse full of gold coins from his arms, handed it to the auctioneer, and then took the mysterious treasure with both hands. When he uncovered a corner of the black satin, a mysterious light instantly shot out, like a flash of lightning across the dark night sky, making everyone look sideways. The light seemed to contain endless energy and secrets, which was fascinating. However, before everyone could see the full appearance of the treasure, Xiao Muchen quickly put it away, put it in his arms, and then turned and left the auction hall, leaving only a group of people still immersed in shock and curiosity.

A thrilling auction came to an end, but Xiao Muchen's adventure had just begun...