As the atmosphere in the auction room grew increasingly heated.

On stage.

Mu Ying's sweet and melodious voice rang out at the same time.

"Ladies and gentlemen! The seventh-tier Spirit Gathering Array—the Gold Convergence Array—has a starting bid of one hundred million, with each bid increment no less than ten million!"

The words had barely left his mouth.

In an instant, all the noisy discussions in the auction hall disappeared, replaced by the rising and falling sounds of bidding!

"I'll offer 100 million! I hope you can all do me a favor and help me out when I need anything from the bureau in the future!"

"If I were to win the bid for the Golden Spirit Array, would I need your help? I'd offer 110 million!"

"A clown who only dares to add ten million dares to jump out? He's just making a fool of himself! One hundred and fifty million!"

"One hundred and sixty million!"

"One hundred and seventy million!"

Two hundred million!

"Two hundred million..."

Many people tried to intimidate others by mentioning their wealth and background, but no one at the scene cared.

Everyone was thinking the same thing:

Who cares what kind of organization or alliance you're in?

Once I acquire the Huijin Spirit Array, I'll immediately become the number one power in Yunlei City!

With such an opportunity right in front of us, even if the King of Heaven himself came, he wouldn't let them get away with it!

In a short time.

The entire auction hall was filled with the sounds of bidding.

Moreover, it wasn't just inside the venue; the sounds of bidding echoed throughout the streets outside.

This is the Golden Spirit Array!

Three hundred million!

A bid suddenly rang out amidst the cacophony of voices.

The room fell silent instantly.

Many people looked at each other, their expressions hesitant.

This is because the voice came from the Lord of the City!

As the lord of a city and a Heavenly Evolution-level Beast Tamer, Luo Lei receives 10% of the tax revenue from Yunlei City every year.

Even ignoring Lore's status as the strongest person.

In terms of wealth alone, probably no one present can compare to him!

but.

This is only under normal circumstances.

"Lord City Lord, I am extremely envious of the Golden Spirit Array, so I'm sorry, but I'll offer 310 million!"

"Excellent! The Golden Spirit Array is also of great significance to me, 320 million!"

"It's the same for everyone, I'll offer 330 million!"

After only a few seconds of silence, the auction hall erupted once again with the sounds of bidding.

Every time someone raised a sign, it represented their unwavering determination.

However.

Lorelei, who is usually easy to talk to, was unusually different.

"Gentlemen, I'm sorry! I'm also determined to win this battle. The City Lord's Mansion has offered four hundred million!"

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned grim.

Some smaller factions shook their heads and sighed in resentment.

Such a price is no longer affordable for them.

"Master, shall we continue filming?"

"...Shoot! You have to shoot! Bring out everything that can be exchanged for money!" The Zhou family patriarch gritted his teeth, his face contorted with rage.

at last.

Only the heads of the Li and Zhou families remained to bid against Luo Lei.

The three of them went back and forth, and the price continued to rise.

The rest of the people in the auction room were talking amongst themselves.

This is a contest between three powerful families and the city lord's mansion!

This situation is unprecedented and truly astonishing!

“Four hundred and forty million!” the Zhou family patriarch exclaimed.

“Four hundred and fifty million!” Li Dongfan followed closely behind.

"Four hundred and sixty million!" Lore was equally defiant.

"..."

"Where is the head of the Kong family? We haven't heard him bid at all!"

"Really? Did the head of the Kong family not come tonight?"

"He's here! I even saw him when I entered!"

The room was filled with murmurs of discussion.

Everyone wore a solemn expression.

They know.

The party that ultimately wins the bid for the Golden Spirit Array may become the new strongest force in Cloud Thunder City!

Being able to witness such a momentous event firsthand filled everyone with excitement and a surge of passion!

Lore glanced at Li Dongfan and the Zhou family head, who were closely following behind, and raised his hand card.

"One billion!"

Hiss!!!

Upon hearing this, a collective gasp filled the room.

A billion!

This price is almost equal to the profits of the Three Families over the past ten years!

Lorelei confidently curled the corners of his mouth.

He had been fighting openly and secretly with the three families for decades, and they knew each other's secrets very well.

One billion is exactly the highest price that the Li and Zhou families can offer.

really.

Li Dongfan and the Zhou family head both had ashen faces, but they hesitated to bid any further.

In the end, he could only reluctantly bow his head and admit defeat.

Just as Mu Ying confirmed the matter three times and was preparing to strike immediately.

Suddenly.

A startling bid suddenly echoed throughout the hall.

"Ten billion!"

? ? ! !

Everyone in the room was stunned.

Ten billion?

With so many Blue Star Coins, let alone the City Lord's Mansion, even the great families in the capital would have to think twice before they could come up with them!

Who on earth dares to ask for such a high price?

Following the sound, everyone looked and saw nearly twenty menacing-looking people slowly rising from the back corner seats.

They exuded a palpable killing intent, terrifying those around them who remained frozen in place, too afraid to make a move.

Such a posture.

Regardless of how others viewed it, they all felt that the other party did not seem to be there to seriously participate in the auction.

The one who knows this best is Mu Ying, who is still standing on the stage.

She could feel the menacing gazes of those people, all focused on the wooden box in her hands.

She was so frightened that she couldn't stop trembling.

And just then...

Suddenly, someone in the meeting room spoke in a trembling voice.

"Look, isn't that Zhuang Mo, the gangster boss who's wanted nationwide?"

"I remember now! Aren't these the Black Demon Gang who caused a huge disturbance in Yucheng a while ago?"

"Hiss!...It's these desperados!"

"Who exactly is it?"

"The Black Demon Gang! A force formed by some inherently cruel beast tamers, committing all sorts of atrocities, including arson, murder, and looting! I heard that a few days ago they slaughtered an entire family in Yucheng, leaving no one alive—the old, the weak, women, or children!"

"It's terrifying..."

As some people have brought the actions of the Black Society to light.

In an instant.

Everyone in the auction house was terrified, silent and trembling, not daring to utter a sound.

Seeing that his identity had been exposed, Zhuang Mo was too lazy to keep up the act any longer.

"Since that's the case... Patriarch Kong, stop hiding and come out to work with us!"

These words were spoken.

The people in the venue were once again shocked.

"The head of the Kong family? Could you be referring to Kong Luanshan?"

"The Kong family head was involved too? Could it be that he's the one who hired the Black Demon Gang?"

"Maybe! Otherwise, why would the Black Demon Gang suddenly appear in Cloud Thunder City?"

Amidst the surrounding whispers and discussions.

Kong Luanshan, who had been hiding in the corner, slowly emerged from the shadows.

He took off his hood, stared directly at Lu Yuan sitting in the front row, and sneered.

"You little brat surnamed Lu, you didn't expect me to be back, did you!"

"I advise you to be smart and immediately hand over the Golden Spirit Array and all your pet cubs, then kneel before me, lick my shoes, and swear allegiance. Maybe then I'll be in a good mood and spare your life!"

"otherwise……"