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Chapter 81

Chapter 81

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"I announce that the first round of the auction is officially underway." Xiyue's crisp voice sounded like the war drum signaling the start of a fierce contest. As her voice faded, the atmosphere in the auction house instantly turned tense and scorching, resembling a volcanic crater on the verge of eruption. Silence blanketed the entire space for a moment as everyone weighed the value of the two treasures in their hearts and pondered what bid they should make. However, this silence did not last long. "Twenty-one thousand Gold Coins," a deep voice broke the silence. The crowd's gazes turned toward the source of the sound, only to see a black-robed man in a corner slowly rising to his feet. His face was hidden beneath his black robe, revealing only a pair of eyes flashing with a faint, eerie light...

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