Put Away Your Divine Techniques Now!-Chapter 999 - 294: [Soul-Seizing Mirror] (Part 2)

He only noticed this woman’s eyes were clear, seeming quite beautiful.

The thing that made Chen Yan’s heart slightly move, though...

Was that the gaze of this Ghost Race woman, when she swept her eyes across the room while standing on the platform, seemed to pause minutely, almost imperceptibly, when passing over where he was.

Perhaps it was his illusion, but it seemed as if this woman’s gaze paused and secretly glanced at him?

However, this thought flashed through his mind and he realized immediately—how could she be looking at him?

Most likely, she was looking at Yun Zhao.

Yun Zhao had just publicly announced his identity, he, from the Black Feathered Sparrow Tribe, was from a prominent family in the northern territories, and this Cave Maiden was most probably looking at Yun Zhao.

"I am Zhan Li, Cave Maiden of the Black Wood Tribe of the Ghost Race. The three Black Wood Orders being sold today are agreed to be sold based on our tribe’s decision, also receiving the consent from the Tribe Leader." The woman spoke, and her words were clearly heard by everyone present.

After her words fell silent, everyone’s faces showed a relieved expression.

Since the Cave Maiden from the Black Wood Tribe of the Ghost Race made a public statement, and she was an attendant of the Ancestor Saint, then this transaction is indeed real and valid. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Behind Chen Yan, someone in the row of private rooms on the mountain platform responded.

"Since the Cave Maiden is witnessing, then this transaction shall proceed!"

The voice came from the third private room on the left side.

Then, the voice inside seemed to pause for a moment, the tone becoming quite courteous: "Parted for three years, I hope the Cave Maiden is doing well?"

The woman on the platform nodded slightly: "Is it Mr. Lai Er from the Lai Family of West Mountain? Three years ago, I had the fortune to visit your residence and meet the lai Clan Leader. I am grateful for your hospitality.

This time Mr. Lai Er comes to the City of No Return, I hope you can spare some time tonight, so I can fulfill my duties as a host."

Mr. Lai Er seemed quite pleased with the courtesy shown by this Cave Maiden, laughed heartily, and said loudly: "Then I shall shamelessly accept, many thanks to the Cave Maiden."

At this moment, from the window of the room on the far right in the back row, came a cold voice.

"Lai Family, are you trying to stand out by saying things about making connections? Isn’t it true that during the auction later, you will still fight with real silver and coins? You are here trying to build relations with the Cave Maiden, but can it save you several hundred coins in the auction later?"

The private room on the far right has repeatedly clashed with the Lai Family during this auction, raising bids and worsening relations.

As expected, once again they spoke out to undermine.

Mr. Lai Er snorted heavily, seemingly about to say something in retaliation, but the Cave Maiden on the platform smiled gently and said calmly: "Which high-ranking member from the Gu Family is present?"

"Gu San, Gu Tongbing from the Gu Family!" The person in the private room responded loudly.

Upon hearing, Chen Yan’s heart stirred.

Gu Family?

Gu Tongbing—hmm, gold, silver, copper, iron, first, second, third, fourth...

This is the legitimate third son of the Gu Family, younger brother to Gu Jinjia, elder brother to Gu Qingyi.

Hmm...

Should I address him as Third Uncle?

The Cave Maiden smiled slightly: "So the Third Young Master Gu has arrived. My subordinates were negligent, my apologies."

Gu Tongbing from the room laughed heartily, but his tone became more courteous when speaking to the Cave Maiden: "To be honest, Cave Maiden, my Gu Family is not here for the three Heaven-Crashing Ceremony slots, but I came specifically to see you."

The Cave Maiden raised her eyebrow slightly: "See me?"

"Zhan Li Cave Maiden, you are celebrated among the eighteen tribes of the Ghost Race as a heavenly pride, I heard you have already achieved Realm-Breaking Celestial status and have the favor of the Ancestor Saint of the Ghost Race.

This past year I’ve heard many tales of your reputation, and some even compared you to my fourth sister Gu Qingyi. My curiosity has piqued, so today at this auction, I am not here to purchase anything, but specifically to see you."

Zhan Li smiled subtly, and spoke slowly: "General Gu Qingyi from the Gu Family is already a renowned name within the Immortal Platform Warfare Division. Previously stationed at the Prison Suppression Platform, she has achieved legendary accomplishments. I heard that she has been assigned as the commanding general at Snow Cliff Pass this year, and single-handedly disrupted decades of plans of the Fierce Beast Race.

Such a general is the true heavenly pride. Zhan Li merely has the fortunate protection and favor of the elders within the tribe, and dare not be compared with General Gu Qingyi."

Gu Tongbing was silent for two seconds, then said softly: "I find you quite impressive."

Zhan Li smiled and said: "Since Third Young Master Gu graces us with his presence, let’s talk more after the auction ends."

Being a person of high status within the Ghost Race, after exchanging pleasantries, she no longer stayed on the platform and turned to leave.

The representatives of the medium and small sects and families in the front row dared not make a show, and all rose to offer salutations.

Then the auction continued.

To Chen Yan’s surprise, the competition for the three Heaven-Crashing Ceremony slots was not as intense as he had anticipated.

Those from the medium and small sects and families sitting at the round tables in the front row only bid symbolically a couple of times at first and then quickly gave up.

Finally, all three slots were sold to representatives of major sects and families sitting in the last-row private rooms.

Among them, Mr. Lai Er bought one. And as expected, Gu Tongbing from the Gu Family never placed any bid from beginning to end, clearly indicating the Gu Family’s lack of interest in these slots.

The auction dispute proceeded with no hint of smoke or fire.

For each slot, the starting price was four hundred thousand coins, and the final transaction price was only around six or seven hundred thousand.

Just like that, plain and uneventful, today’s main event of the auction ended.

Chen Yan even felt a sense of "perfunctoriness."

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After the auction ended, Chen Yan got up and left with Yun Zhao.