Miler, who has a system for giving up

"Fellow cultivators, thank you for your patience. The item to be auctioned next is a truly rare treasure." The host's voice was full of mystery, eliciting whispers from the audience.

He gently lifted the silk covering the item, revealing a small but exquisite jade statue.

The statue depicts a beautiful woman with a lifelike face, dressed in gorgeous clothes, exuding a noble and elegant temperament.

This statue is breathtaking; one can almost feel the mysterious power and cultural heritage it contains.

"Don't underestimate this small jade statue. It was crafted by the famous jade carving master Yan over many years. Not only is the material of the highest quality, but it is also engraved with runes that can store spiritual energy. When you place it in front of you during cultivation, the spiritual energy generated will be more concentrated, making your cultivation twice as effective!"

The host's words instantly enlivened the atmosphere, and people showed great interest in the jade statue.

"Starting price: 500 million! Each bid increases by 10 million. Let's begin!" As the host announced the price, the atmosphere at the auction was instantly ignited.

The cultivators stared wide-eyed at the jade statue, their eyes gleaming with greed and desire.

They deeply understood the importance of such treasures for cultivation, and were even more aware of the immense value they brought.

"Six hundred million!" The first bid rang out, breaking the silence in the room. Immediately afterwards, more people joined the bidding.

The scene immediately became lively, with bidding noises rising and falling.

"Seven billion!"

"Eight hundred million!"

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Prices continued to rise, competition was fierce, and everyone wanted to get their hands on this rare treasure.

Each price increase caused a stir, and people's hearts raced.

Meanwhile, the wealthy cultivators remained calm and composed, offering generous prices in an attempt to acquire the precious jade statue.

In this fierce competition, the final transaction price was set at 1.5 billion, and the successful bidder for the jade statue was a man.

Just then, a man dressed in a black robe leaped down from the room diagonally opposite us, his eyes revealing a firmness and confidence.

He stepped onto the stage, took the jade statue from the host, examined it carefully, and nodded in satisfaction. Then, he gently stroked the statue, seemingly sensing the power it contained.

But I sat there quietly, silently observing the bustling scene before me. My gaze involuntarily fell on the mysterious jade statue, and a strange feeling welled up inside me.

It seemed to possess an invisible attraction, drawing my gaze in, yet simultaneously filling me with a strange aversion. I grappled with this contradictory emotion until the statue was finally photographed and taken away by the man.

"Why did he go down to check it himself after taking the picture? And why did the host show it to him so beautifully?" I asked, puzzled, with a hint of doubt in my voice.

Yan Luo smiled and replied, "That's what makes it different from ordinary people. The rules here are like this: once a cultivator has bid on an item, they have the right to personally inspect it to see if it meets their expectations. Ordinary people, on the other hand, can only rely on the host's explanation to understand the item's condition."

After listening, I suddenly understood; so that's how it is. The rules of this auction included many rules and customs that I had never encountered before.

Sikong Feng then added, "Because there is a magic array here that prohibits spiritual exploration, cultivators often excitedly fly down. They can only confirm whether there is a problem with the items by touching them with their own hands. If there is a problem, the auction house will not only refund the auction price, but also give them a special treatment—they can find out in advance which treasures will be auctioned before the next auction begins."

Han Heng had noticed my apparent interest in the statue, but I had never participated in the bidding. Now that it had been sold, my attention remained fixed on it. He asked curiously, "Le Bao, I noticed you kept staring at the statue, but you didn't participate in the bidding. Now that it's been bought, you're still fixated on it. Is there something wrong with it?"

After a moment's thought, I replied, "This jade statue... well, how should I put it, something feels off about it. While it certainly has a strong urge to photograph it, it's precisely this attraction that makes me suspicious. Because at the same time, this statue also evokes a strange aversion in me."

At this moment, Ye Dongjun finally looked away from the statue and said with some fear, "Yes, yes, just now I was out of control. I just wanted to look at it and take a picture of it, but I could only feel my actual intention when I was about to raise the sign."

Qin Yimeng looked disgusted and frowned as she said, "That statue is not good-looking at all. It's all dark inside, and there's an ugly human face on it."

The little cutie spoke up then, her tone serious: "Master, that statue contains a demon. If a cultivator uses it, they will directly become a demon cultivator. Moreover, this demon seems strange; it might eventually devour its original master."

Upon hearing this, I couldn't help but shiver, a chill rising up my spine.

Han Heng immediately put his arm around me and asked with concern, "What's wrong?" Everyone looked at me worriedly, waiting for my answer.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and then said, "Don't touch or have anything to do with this person. The dark, blurry thing that Yimeng saw, and that ugly face, that's a demon. Anyone who uses it will become a demon cultivator, and in the end, they will all be eaten by the demons in the statue and become their nourishment."

As I finished speaking, I felt a chill run down my spine, as if I could already see the tragic fate of the black-robed man who owned that statue.

The auction was still proceeding normally, with one precious magical artifact after another appearing on the scene, sparking one fierce bidding war after another.

However, everyone already possessed magical treasures I had given them, treasures that were incomparable to mine. Therefore, no one participated in the bidding; instead, they treated me even better, because they knew how difficult it was to obtain a good magical treasure, let alone one that matched their cultivation techniques.

As time went on, we still hadn't participated in any bidding, and I had a feeling that something really good was waiting for me.

Finally, when an ancient and mysterious magical artifact appeared on the auction stage, Little Cutie's body trembled slightly, and I could clearly feel it.

"Master, this is a natal magic weapon made by the Giant Bone Man from his own ribs. The aura on it is too terrifying. I'm going back to the system space now. If you want to buy it, I suggest you wait until you ascend to immortality, otherwise it will damage your lifespan and soul." After saying that, the little cutie disappeared and returned to the system space.

This magical artifact exuded a powerful aura. According to the auctioneer, it once belonged to an ancient powerful being and possessed incredible power. The atmosphere in the room instantly became tense, with many powerful figures bidding against each other, attempting to seize this magical artifact.

Just then, a clear and melodious female voice came from the next room: "Five hundred billion!" This bid was like a bolt from the blue that resounded throughout the auction hall, causing an uproar and astonishment.

The entire room fell into a deathly silence, and everyone's eyes turned to the room next to us.

The unexpectedly high price shocked everyone present; they couldn't believe that anyone would be willing to pay such a high price for this magical artifact.

The woman who made the offer, though her voice sounded slightly immature, contained a firm and decisive determination that drew attention.

The other buyers exchanged bewildered glances, clearly intimidated by the woman's imposing presence.

Their initial plan to continue bidding intensified vanished instantly, and for a moment no one dared to challenge them again.

After all, 50 billion already exceeded most people's expectations, and this mysterious woman seemed to have even greater bidding power.

Finally, after a brief silence, the host confirmed that no one else had bid, and announced: "50 billion once... 50 billion twice... 50 billion three times! Congratulations to this buyer for successfully winning this magical artifact!"

As the host finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted throughout the venue. The woman then leaped out of the room and flew backstage to retrieve the treasure she had just won.

When she walked onto the stage, I realized that she was a young woman who looked to be only about twenty years old.

She was dressed in a bright red robe, making her stand out. Her steps were steady and powerful, as if each step carried a heavy weight.

I felt a powerful pressure emanating from her, which made me feel awe.

A surprised voice came from beside her: "Wow! This woman is actually from the Giant Bone Clan! Everyone said that their clan was extinct, but I didn't expect to see her here. Judging from the aura she exudes, she must be someone with a very high status in their clan. Her bloodline is very pure."

I just noticed that Little Cutie has emerged from the system space again. Looking at the woman in front of me, I couldn't help but feel a little curious. Giant Bone Clan? What kind of race is that?

It sounds like it's extinct, so why is it here? And what's with the aura emanating from it? These questions kept swirling in my mind.

The little cutie continued, "The Giant Bone Clan was an incredibly powerful race. Their bones were harder than steel and could easily tear apart an enemy's flesh. However, because their power was so great, they were seen as a threat by other races, which ultimately led to their extinction."

After hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. It's truly a pity that such a powerful race was destroyed because of its own strength.

However, since this woman has managed to survive until now, she must possess extraordinary strength and wisdom.

Just then, the woman suddenly raised her head and stared sharply into our room.

Her eyes revealed a sense of wariness and hostility, as if we were her enemies.

Upon seeing this, the little cutie immediately looked panicked and hurriedly hid behind me, whispering, "Oh no, she seems to have spotted me! I'm going back to the system space first, so even if she comes looking for me, she won't be able to see me."

Upon hearing this, I frowned and immediately communicated with Little Cutie using my divine sense: "Little Cutie, didn't you say that no one could see you? Why did she find you?"

The little cutie explained anxiously, "I shouldn't have mentioned the reason for their destruction. Although she can't see me, she can sense the causal lines when I'm outside. I never imagined she was powerful enough to sense causal lines, otherwise I would have gone back to the system space to tell the master these things."

I pressed further, "So, if you hide in the system space, she won't be able to find you?"

The little cutie nodded firmly and replied, "Of course, Master. The system space can isolate everything, so as long as I enter it, Master will not be affected in any way. At that time, Master only needs to deny it, and she will be helpless without any evidence."

After the little cutie finished explaining, she disappeared behind me and returned to the system space.

The woman seemed to realize that she could not perceive the causal thread, so she slowly withdrew her gaze, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and confusion, but mostly indifference.

Then, she carefully put the magical artifact into her bosom, turned around and left, her steps light and firm, as if she were the only person in her world.

This little incident went unnoticed; they simply saw it as a normal form of communication, assuming the woman was telling those around her she could leave. However, no one realized it might be related to their own room.

The auction gradually came to an end after the woman left, and finally the grand finale was the Spirit Grass!

It was only then that I suddenly remembered that the mutated Spirit Herb in the herb garden hadn't been cared for in a long time. I secretly decided that I must go and see it after the auction ended and I returned to the villa.

At the same time, I also need to test the auras that I can absorb, and see if my companions can absorb them as well.

In addition, I also need to check on the two little ones. I've been so busy lately that I haven't even had time to check my character panel, let alone go to the herb field; I almost forgot about them.

In the end, we successfully acquired the last Spirit Herb. Han Heng gestured for me to leave with Yan Luo and the others first, while he would go down to complete the transaction and then come to meet us.

We left the room first, and at the corner, the staff member was standing by the elevator, seemingly waiting for us. He opened the elevator for us, took us to the door of the -3 floor, and then went back into the elevator.

Ye Dongjun walked ahead with practiced ease and called the driver. "Little Lele, your brother is already in the car. We'll be there soon if we walk a little further." He seemed to notice my slightly worried expression and reassured me.

I nodded, trying to relax, but the unease in my heart still lingered. Yan Luo and Qin Yimeng held my hands, while Sikong Feng walked at the back. We walked through the long corridor and saw a car parked ahead that was exactly the same as the one we had come in, but it seemed a little different.

The lighting was dim, and the air was thick with the faint smell of gasoline and dust. Ye Dongjun walked to the car and gently knocked on the window.

The car window slowly rolled down, revealing a familiar face—Han Heng. A faint smile played on his lips, and his deep eyes held a hint of tenderness and concern.

He smiled and nodded gently at us, as if to tell us that everything was going well. Then, he opened the car door and invited us to get in.

Han Heng and I exchanged a glance, a warm feeling welling up inside us. We quickly got into the car and found comfortable seats.

The car was filled with a faint fragrance, which made people feel calm and relaxed.

Han Heng sat in the passenger seat and signaled to the driver that they could leave. The driver started the engine, and the car made a low rumble before slowly driving out of the parking lot.

The car drove along the street, the city lights were brilliant, and the neon lights flashed incessantly, like the bright stars in the night sky.

Looking out the car window at the bustling scene, my mood gradually calmed down. Han Heng drove very steadily, and the car cruised smoothly on the road, giving us a sense of security.

As the car moved forward, my thoughts drifted away. I remembered what had just happened, and only then did I understand the questions that had been lingering in my mind.

The car continued forward, passing through streets and finally leaving the city center and entering a quiet area.

There are no noisy crowds or busy traffic here, only quiet streets and dim streetlights.

I leaned back in my seat, closed my eyes, and savored the tranquility of the moment.

The car finally stopped in front of a villa, and only then did I open my eyes.