"Olis just sent word that the auction has been delayed, by at least a month," Hu Jiu said with a grave expression early in the morning.
"What happened? Isn't Nitan Auction House the most trustworthy? Why would they suddenly change their minds?" An Ge asked anxiously.
"I heard it was because of Fang Yuanyuan's request. You don't need to worry too much. Didn't you complain about the time being too tight before? This time we've been given more time to prepare, so we can be even more thorough."
Ange quickly realized why Nitan Auction was behaving this way.
Although the Nitan Auction House's influence spans the entire continent, Fang Yuanyuan currently exerts immense power over several major races. If she were to become the ruler of these races, it would be a fatal blow to the Nitan Auction House.
Although Nitan Auction House has its own principles, postponing the auction, while likely to cause dissatisfaction, is not a major breach of its principles, and they are willing to give Fang Yuanyuan this much face.
"It seems that Nitan Auction House is also about to collapse."
"Yes, so although everyone was dissatisfied, no one caused trouble and calmly accepted the news."
Once is never enough. An Ge felt that Nitan Auction House's compromise this time was a signal of weakness to Fang Yuanyuan, and it would be difficult for her to remain unscathed in the future.
Ange wondered if she were in charge of Nitan, would she have made the same decision?
The answer should be no.
If Fang Yuanyuan defeats the elves, she will have taken over most of the continent. At that time, even if the Nitan Auction House has not offended her, it will still be hard to escape disaster.
It would be better to take advantage of this turbulent time to demonstrate one's integrity, refrain from giving Fang Yuanyuan any support, and secretly assist the Elf race. This way, one can win the hearts of the people, and also have a chance to fight back.
Nitan Auction House's move clearly tells everyone that the artifact already belongs to Fang Yuanyuan, and the auction is just a formality.
If this approach is taken, once Fang Yuanyuan is defeated and the people come to their senses, Nitan will definitely lose the support of the people.
"Never mind them, we were planning to give the artifact to Fang Yuanyuan anyway, weren't we?" An Ge smiled mysteriously, thinking of Hogg's backup plan.
Looking at An Ge, who resembled a little fox, Hu Jiu couldn't help but laugh and said, "You're right."
An Ge didn't intend to defeat Fang Yuanyuan with a single divine weapon, but every little obstacle was a good one. Sometimes, a small detail can be the key to success or failure.
"What I'm worried about now is why Fang Yuanyuan suddenly postponed the auction?"
Now that Fang Yuanyuan is certain that there is a passage to another dimension in the Central Forest, she is determined to obtain it to hunt down other Chosen Ones. The fact that she can resist such a great temptation suggests that something more important is at stake.
Soon, An Ge learned the truth.
"Lord An, my king says he has something important to discuss with you." Just as she was thinking this, she heard an elf calling her from outside the door.
Ange quickly walked to the palace and saw the Elf King with a worried look on his face.
An Ge saw a young man kneeling in the palace. The man was in a sorry state, covered in wounds, some of them quite serious. If he hadn't received initial treatment, he might have died at any moment.
For some reason, An Ge had a strange feeling when she looked at the man in front of her.
“Go and rest for a while, let Lina get proper treatment, and then we can talk in detail,” Nate said to the man.
Lina is the most skilled healer among the elves, but for some reason, she doesn't act rashly. The fact that the Elf King would send her to treat the man speaks volumes about the severity of his injuries and his importance.
After the man left, Nat turned his gaze to Ango.
"Young friend An has called you here today because there is something very important."
"Is it related to the postponement of the artifact auction?"
"Yes and no. Do you know who just left?" The Elf King looked in the direction the man had gone, a hint of melancholy in his eyes.
Ange thought for a moment and answered truthfully, "Is he an elven member living abroad? But the aura on him is very strange." She could tell from the man's pointed ears that he was an elf, but the man did not have the natural aura of an elf; instead, it was somewhat mixed.
Could it be? Ange suddenly thought of a possibility and was about to speak when she heard Nat say, "He has the blood of an elf and a human, he is a half-elf."
As expected! Ange was a little curious. Wasn't it said that the elves also rejected mixed-race people? How come they would allow mixed-race people to stay in the elven forest?
"Is it because the hunt for hybrid elves has intensified that these hybrid elves are asking you for help?" Ange said, offering her guess.
The Elf King sighed, "You're right, but Fang Yuanyuan's pursuit isn't limited to elven bloodlines. Or rather, anyone who's a hybrid has become her target."
Why is she arresting so many mixed-race people?
"According to this half-elf named Vorn, Fang Yuanyuan is conducting an experiment. I haven't had time to find out the details yet, but Vorn will tell us after he finishes his treatment. The auction was postponed precisely because of this experiment."
An Ge was somewhat worried. If Fang Yuanyuan could temporarily give up this place, then this experiment must be extremely important.
Regardless, if she could stop it, she would definitely stop the experiment. She had a hunch that if Fang Yuanyuan's experiment succeeded, their chances of defeating the other side would decrease significantly.
The two discussed as they walked toward Lina's residence.
Lina lived in a secluded treehouse near the center of the forest. The further Ango went in, the stronger the sense of life seemed to grow.
She had heard from elves during her previous solo strolls that this place wasn't strictly forbidden territory for elves, but it was best to avoid it unless absolutely necessary. Although Ange was curious, as a guest, she was mindful not to cause trouble for others.
This was her first time visiting Lina.
Lina was an elderly elf with silver hair neatly combed back and a face full of wrinkles. Due to her age, her back was so bent that she could not straighten up and could only lean on a cane.
Ange looked at Lina, and for some reason, she felt a sense of unease.
Nat clearly respected Lina greatly. Seeing that she wanted to greet them, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Lina, please sit down. Thank you again for your help. This person knows something extremely important."
"Your Majesty need not feel guilty. Being able to contribute to the clan is the greatest meaning for me right now." As she spoke, she looked at An Ge and smiled kindly. "This must be my king's good friend. Your presence is truly comforting."
Lina looked at Ange with some surprise. She could feel that the life force that was being lost seemed to stop the moment she got close to Ange.
Unaware of Lina's thoughts, Ange smiled and replied, "Many people say that. Maybe I'm just naturally connected to nature."
She's become nature's darling, so it's no wonder she's destined to be with nature. An Ge couldn't help but let her thoughts wander, wondering when she might become the darling of the heavens.
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