This time, his gaze was drawn to a second-tier piece of equipment called "Mystic Iron Shield".
Although this black iron shield was only of the second tier, its description caught Wang Fan's eye.
It is made of black iron, which is extremely hard and can withstand most physical attacks by its material alone.
"Perfect timing to buy it for Xiaomeng!" Wang Fan's eyes lit up as he pictured Xiaomeng's lively yet slightly reckless figure.
Xiao Meng is the team's melee specialist, and her fighting style is fierce.
They are always at the forefront, but this often means they face high-risk attacks.
If this black iron shield were in Xiao Meng's hands, it would undoubtedly provide her with a reliable layer of protection.
Wang Fan continued looking at the catalog and found that there were quite a few second-tier equipment items that were also worth getting.
Since we've already decided to improve the team's strength, let's buy more and equip all the women with suitable gear.
After a fierce bidding war, Wang Fan, with the supplies and gold coins he had on hand, successfully acquired several Tier 2 equipment items, including the Xuan Tie Shield.
At the same time, they auctioned off many of the unused loot obtained from the Siren's Nest.
Looking at the brand-new equipment in his system inventory, Wang Fan was filled with joy, as if he could already see the team's strength greatly increased in the upcoming battles.
While Wang Fan was basking in the joy of his success, in a secluded room within the auction house...
The maid was communicating with the mysterious woman.
"Is this the person you chose?" The mysterious woman raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze scrutinizing, her tone tinged with doubt.
She gently twirled a luminous green berry in her hand, her eyes fixed on the maid.
The attendant remained calm, nodded slightly, and her gaze held an undeniable authority: "That's right, didn't you see? He doesn't show any aversion to other races."
"When discussing other races, he not only had unique insights, but also expressed his willingness to coexist peacefully with different races. Such an attitude is truly rare among humans."
The mysterious woman gave a soft snort, placed the Green Wood Fruit on the table, leaned back in her chair, and crossed her arms: "Hmph, just empty words. The various races have been fighting for years, and their grudges have accumulated for a long time. How can we easily believe him based on just a few nice words?"
The attendant remained composed. She took a small step forward, looked sincerely at the mysterious woman, and said, "I understand your concerns. After all, the past conflicts have left indelible marks on your heart."
"But as you have seen, Wang Fan's calmness and wisdom in the face of many complex issues are extraordinary. His thinking on relations between different ethnic groups is not just empty talk on a whim."
The mysterious woman frowned, her eyes revealing a complex emotion, a mixture of anger and helplessness: "Fine! Fine! I'll trust you this once!"
She slowly raised her head, looked at the sky, and murmured to herself, "Perhaps this is the last chance. Those people above control everything, but they never care about the lives of us at the bottom. The various races fight each other under their manipulation, and we suffer terribly."
She clenched her fist slightly and continued, "If this Wang Fan can really break this damn situation, then my risk this time will not have been in vain."
"But if it's him... Hmph, I hope he won't disappoint me. Otherwise, even if I die, I will make those who are manipulating things behind the scenes pay the price."
The maid listened quietly, understanding the mysterious woman's pain and resentment.
For many years, the alien race to which the mysterious woman belonged suffered greatly from the machinations and schemes of those in power.
The maid herself had always longed to end it all.
"Don't worry," the maid said softly, "I believe Wang Fan won't let us down. This time, perhaps he really can change this cruel situation."
The mysterious woman nodded slightly, a hint of doubt still lingering in her eyes, but she said, "I hope so. I'll go ahead and observe their movements from the shadows."
After she finished speaking, a strange light emanated from her body, and the light flickered.
Her figure gradually blurred, eventually dissipating into the air like wisps of smoke, leaving only faint ripples.
The maid looked at the spot where the mysterious woman had disappeared, took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and said softly to Wang Fan in the VIP room.
"I can only help you as much as I can. I hope you grow up quickly..."
At this moment, after completing the transaction, Wang Fan was happily examining the equipment in his system inventory, only to find that the maid had not returned.
He looked around the room with some confusion, but there was no sign of the maid.
"How did this maid suddenly disappear? The massage was only halfway done..."
Wang Fan muttered to himself, though he was somewhat puzzled.
But when he thought of the women waiting for him, he stopped worrying about it.
He skillfully navigated the system interface and exited the system auction house.
With a soft flash of light, Wang Fan's consciousness returned to the real world.
He slowly opened his eyes and found himself back in the captain's cabin.
He stood up, stretched, walked out of the captain's cabin, and went to the deck.
The wooden deck exuded a faint fragrance, and the women around it were busy working in an orderly manner.
A gentle sea breeze carries a hint of saltiness.
Wang Fan immediately attracted the attention of the women as soon as he came out.
Xiao Meng skipped over and asked curiously, "Brother, you're finally back! How was the auction? Did you find any treasures?"
Wang Fan chuckled and patted Xiao Meng's head, saying, "Of course, the harvest was quite substantial."
As he spoke, he took out a black iron shield from his system inventory and handed it to Xiao Meng, "Look, this black iron shield is perfect for you. It will give you an extra layer of protection in future battles."
Xiao Meng's eyes lit up immediately. She excitedly took the shield, weighed it in her hands, and kept saying, "Wow, thank you, brother! This shield looks super awesome!"
At this moment, Hua Nianci, Qin Xiaoxuan, and the two sisters Su Yaqi and Su Yalin also gathered around.
Wang Fan then took out the carefully selected equipment one by one and handed them to the women.
The women were overjoyed to see the brand-new equipment in their hands and expressed their gratitude to Wang Fan.
Immediately afterwards, Xiao Meng opened her arms and hugged Wang Fan tightly, saying joyfully, "Brother, you are simply our hero!"
Then, Hua Nianci and Qin Xiaoxuan, with smiles on their faces, stepped forward one after another and gently hugged Wang Fan.
The two sisters, Su Yaqi and Su Yalin, exchanged a glance and blushed as they joined the circle of hugs.
Surrounded by a group of women, Wang Fan was a little out of breath, but he looked completely enjoying himself.
He felt the warmth and intimacy surrounding him, as if every cell in his body was relaxing at that moment.
In this tender moment, Wang Fan noticed some of the women's secret little actions.
Wang Fan understood instantly.
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