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Chapter 60: Was it a Twist of Human Nature or a Collapse of Morality? The Auctioned Treasure

“Auction?”

Nie Chen had instantly become interested.

This kind of place, where many people gathered, was the most suitable for finding a skilled person to beat up and then seize their skill points.

Following the sound, Nie Chen quickly navigated through the winding alleys and found a path leading downstairs in a secluded small alley.

The barrier set up outside was just a spell to drive away ordinary people.

It was clear that this auction conference seemed to welcome anyone.

The underground space was enormous, capable of accommodating over a thousand people.

The interior was already crowded, with many cultivators dressed in black, packed tightly together.

Nie Chen chose a relatively quiet corner and sat down.

Currently, he still owed the System four skill points.

Whether he could pay them back depended on this auction conference.

The auction conference had not yet started, but a sturdy, fat man sitting next to Nie Chen noticed him and approached with great interest:

“Brother, I see you have a dignified appearance, and your strength is not ordinary. I am Ling Dazhuang from the Jinyu Hall. May I ask how you are addressed?”

Nie Chen: “I am Nie Chen, and I didn’t change my name or surname.”

“Nie Chen?”

Da Zhuang smiled mockingly: “Brother, you really love to joke. A few days ago, Nie Chen from Heavenly Cloud Palace caused a commotion at Three s’ Mausoleum, and his name spread everywhere. Although you look good, I have seen Nie Chen’s portrait. He is as elegant as a jade tree in the wind, and his charm is unmatched. He is definitely more handsome than you.”

Hearing this, Nie Chen patted Ling Dazhuang’s shoulder with approval and excitement:

“Brother, your eyes are really good, and you are an honest person, speaking the truth!”

“Of course, I, Ling Dazhuang, like to speak straightforwardly!”

Ling Dazhuang laughed heartily.

As they chatted, the lights suddenly shone, and everyone’s attention was drawn to the high platform in the center.

A beautiful woman with a slender figure, wearing exotic clothing, revealing a large area of snow-white skin, walked onto the stage.

“Is this Miao Miaoyin, the enchantress from Hehuan Sect?”

The atmosphere instantly became strange.

Although everyone knew that there were many Demonic Sect cultivators in the auction, no one expected that the auction would actually be hosted by a Demonic Sect enchantress.

However, thinking about it, this auction conference was not something that could be exposed to the public, so many righteous cultivators had to swallow their anger.

Their anger soon dissipated, and their attention was completely drawn to Miao Miaoyin’s charming figure.

After all, it was too captivating!

“Welcome, everyone, to the auction conference. This time, I will be the host.”

Miao Miaoyin smiled, covering her mouth, and her beautiful eyes sparkled with charm.

Many cultivators were immediately mesmerized.

Sitting in the distance, Nie Chen saw Ling Dazhuang’s drool dripping down, almost reaching his leg.

He quickly pushed Ling Dazhuang’s head away.

The situation in the entire venue was similar to Ling Dazhuang’s, demonstrating the enchantress’s charm.

“Thank you, brother. I didn’t expect to be affected too. However, that enchantress’s skills are indeed impressive. How did you manage to remain unaffected?”

Ling Dazhuang asked curiously.

Nie Chen: “I didn’t use any mental preparation. She’s not as beautiful as my wife, so why would I be tempted by her?”

“Brother, you’re really good at boasting.”

Ling Dazhuang smiled but didn’t take Nie Chen’s words seriously.

At the same time, Miao Miaoyin smiled sweetly on stage, her charming eyes scanning the crowd, and said:

“Since the venue is almost full, let’s start the auction conference now.”

The applause was thunderous, mostly for Miao Miaoyin.

When the lights dimmed and brightened again, ten exquisite boxes appeared on stage.

Each box, from left to right, looked more luxurious than the previous one.

Miao Miaoyin smiled: “Today’s auction is different from usual. We will be auctioning blind boxes. These ten boxes contain treasures of increasing value. The final ownership will be determined by the highest bidder.”

“Blind boxes?”

A murmur of discussion arose from the crowd.

After all, it was more reliable to see the items with one’s own eyes.

Auctioning blind boxes increased the risk.

However, since the value of the items in each box increased sequentially, it gave people a slight idea of what to expect.

“Next, we will start auctioning the first box, with a starting price of five Spirit Stones.”

As soon as Miao Miaoyin’s charming voice finished speaking, someone immediately bid:

“Six Spirit Stones.”

“Seven Spirit Stones!”

“Ten Spirit Stones!”

“Twenty-three Spirit Stones!”

After a round of competition, someone finally won the box with a bid of twenty-three Spirit Stones.

“What’s inside the box?”

Everyone’s attention was drawn to the box, and they were all very curious.

When the box was opened, a cold mist spread out, revealing a green, crystal-clear elixir inside.

” Reviving Jade Pill!”

Someone immediately exclaimed.

It wasn’t that the Reviving Jade Pill was extremely precious, but it was a mid-grade pill, worth at least a hundred Spirit Stones.

The person who bought the pill had made a huge profit!

Since the treasures in the ten boxes increased in value, what could be inside the next boxes, and what about the last box?

The atmosphere in the venue became more intense.

When the auction for the second box began, the bidding price was already much higher than before.

“Treading Snow Silver Colt’s beast egg!”

“Yanluo Treasure Armor!”

“Gulan Dark Pattern Centipede!”

As the bidding continued, the crowd discovered that each box contained treasures far more valuable than the previous one.

The blind boxes contained incredibly precious items.

As the prices continued to rise, when the ninth box was auctioned, the major forces competed fiercely, unwilling to give up.

After all, the first eight boxes had already contained such precious treasures.

The ninth box would likely be even more extraordinary.

“One thousand three hundred Spirit Stones.”

“One thousand three hundred fifty Spirit Stones!”

“One thousand seven hundred Spirit Stones!”

Nie Chen suddenly bid a much higher price.

Ling Dazhuang was shocked: “Nie Chen, brother, do you have that much money?”

“No, I don’t have a single Spirit Stone on me.”

Nie Chen shook his head.

“Then you’re crazy to bid so high!”

Ling Dazhuang was stunned.

“I’m just helping them increase the competition.”

Ling Dazhuang: “…”

After a long silence, someone finally bid a higher price.

“One thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones!”

“Alright, the ninth box is sold to Mojian Sect for one thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones.”

As the voice finished speaking, everyone’s attention was drawn to the box.

No one could imagine what precious item was inside.

Finally, when the box was slowly opened, everyone was stunned.

Inside the box was… Nie Chen’s underwear!

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