"However, we can be certain that this magical artifact is actually a lock, a very ingenious lock. The real treasure must be locked inside this lock."

"Our weapon refiners at Qianling Pavilion have tried various methods, but none of them can open it. Moreover, this lock can also block divine sense, so without opening it, we cannot know what the treasure inside is."

"Left with no other choice, we have to put this lock and the treasure inside up for public auction here!"

"Whoever bids for this lock and opens it might reap a huge reward and obtain a priceless treasure! But they might also find nothing inside and lose everything!"

"Therefore, everyone should think carefully before making a bid, so as not to regret it later."

Upon hearing the female auctioneer's words, the guests in the audience all showed great curiosity.

"Sounds pretty mysterious, is there really something good inside?"

"That lock... could it be the legendary Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock?"

"I'm afraid so!"

"The method to open the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock has been completely lost. Even if you win the auction for this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock, you definitely won't be able to open it!"

"I want to try! Maybe I'll get lucky and open it?"

People at the scene were saying all sorts of things, and many had already become curious.

Seeing that the atmosphere had been sufficiently heated, the female auctioneer on stage loudly announced, "Now, the auction for this last item is officially starting! The starting price is five thousand low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least two hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

As soon as the female auctioneer announced the starting price and bidding rules, guests immediately placed bids.

"Five thousand two hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

"Five thousand four hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

"I'll offer five thousand seven hundred low-grade spirit stones!"

"I'll pay..."

The price of the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock continued to rise, and over time it quickly reached the level of eight thousand low-grade spirit stones.

By this time, the bidding had subsided considerably.

After all, the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock was less attractive to these people than the Ring of Life.

Moreover, whether spending so many spirit stones to bid for this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock resulted in a complete loss or a huge gain is anyone's guess.

Under such circumstances, naturally no one would spend a lot of money to bid.

However, Fang Bingyu seemed somewhat tempted.

"I want to take a gamble," Fang Bingyu said.

Ye Feng thought for a moment and said, "If you want to bid, then you should place your bid. I might be able to open that Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock."

Upon hearing Ye Feng's words, Fang Bingyu's beautiful eyes widened immediately.

"Mr. Ye, are you really confident you can open it?" Fang Bingyu asked hurriedly.

"Why would I need to lie to you?" Night Wind laughed.

Fang Bingyu finally made up her mind and nodded emphatically: "Alright, since Mr. Ye is confident that you can help me open the Nine Aperture Exquisite Lock, then I will bid for it now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Fang Bingyu stood up and said, "I will bid 10,000 low-grade spirit stones to bid for this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock!"

Fang Bingyu outbid everyone else, and no one else made a bid.

Then the female auctioneer on stage announced loudly, "Is there anyone else bidding higher? If not, this item will fall into Miss Fang's hands! Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, first time! Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, second time! Ten thousand low-grade spirit stones, third time!"

"make a deal!"

Fang Bingyu said with a smile, "Could you give me this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock now? I want to open it right here."

The female auctioneer on stage was taken aback upon hearing this, and after a long while, she said, "Ms. Fang, are you sure you can open it?"

“I’m confident,” Fang Bingyu nodded.

The female auctioneer continued, "Let me make this clear from the start: Miss Fang, you have now won the bid for this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock. Once you open it, regardless of whether there are any items of comparable value inside, you cannot back out."

"I am, after all, the eldest daughter of the Fang family. I would not go back on my word for ten thousand low-grade spirit stones," Fang Bingyu said without hesitation.

"Since you've put it this way, Miss Fang, then alright."

The female auctioneer stepped down from the stage and solemnly extended her hands, handing the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock to Fang Bingyu.

After Fang Bingyu obtained the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock, she handed it over to Ye Feng.

Seeing Fang Bingyu's actions, the female auctioneer showed a hint of surprise, and the guests present were extremely curious.

"Why did Miss Fang give the Nine Aperture Exquisite Lock to that man?"

"Who is that man? Is he the weapon refiner from the Fang family?"

"Judging from his young age, he probably doesn't know much. He definitely can't open that Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock!"

"That's right, I think so too."

"Miss Fang is definitely going to be disappointed!"

The guests at the scene were all talking at once, saying all sorts of things, but most of them didn't seem to believe that Ye Feng had the ability to open the Nine Aperture Exquisite Lock.

Meanwhile, Ye Feng was holding the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock and slowly rotating it, adjusting the angle.

The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock has an ingenious mechanical structure with nine beads inside. The lock can only be opened by adjusting the angle so that all nine beads are located in the center of the lock.

However, the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock isolates divine sense, which means that it is impossible to determine the exact position of the nine beads inside the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock through divine sense.

Therefore, opening the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock is extremely difficult and requires relying on intuition.

If it were any other martial artist, they would most likely not be able to do it.

But Ye Feng is already a martial artist in the extraordinary realm, with his five senses extremely sharp. How could he not do it!

The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock rotated continuously in the hands of the night wind, its angle constantly being adjusted.

A while passed before the night wind finally stopped.

"open!"

The night wind let out a soft shout and gently tapped the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock.

The nine-aperture exquisite lock, which was originally spherical, was now opening layer by layer, just like a blooming flower!

The guests present were all stunned by what they saw.

"That kid actually managed to open the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock!"

"Wasn't the method for unlocking the Nine Aperture Exquisite Lock lost to history? How come he was able to open it?"

"How exactly did he do that?"

The guests at the scene exclaimed in surprise, and everyone's face was filled with astonishment.

Sun Muqing, Jiang Lingxuan, and Fang Bingyu were all looking at the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Lock with curiosity, wondering what would be revealed after the last layer of petals was opened.

It shouldn't be empty, right?

It absolutely cannot be empty, otherwise it would be such a disappointment!

Fang Bingyu thought to herself, her heart pounding in her throat.

The last layer of petals slowly opened, and a deep blue ring appeared in front of Fang Bingyu.

"A seventh-grade spiritual weapon!" Ye Feng exclaimed.

Upon hearing the words "seventh-grade spiritual weapon," Fang Bingyu was overjoyed.

A seventh-grade spiritual artifact is beyond the measure of spirit stones, and this spiritual artifact ring also emits a strong fluctuation of water element true energy!