Abyss Summoner

Elwin, dressed in a black robe embroidered with the special symbol of Rose’s cult, dropped to one knee upon seeing Chen Feng and sincerely said, "Master..."

If the other residents of this town witnessed this scene, they would be too shocked to speak. Who is Elwin? She is undeniably one of the prominent figures here. Even though her power is merely at the Golden Tier, due to her role as a priest and auction house owner, she wields considerable influence in this city.

"Stand up."

Chen Feng waved his hand, commanding Elwin to rise.

Rather than calling it a house, it’s more accurate to call it a large tree. This town was originally built within the forest, and each house is a towering tree. The most miraculous thing is that even though the trunk has been hollowed out, the tree hasn’t withered and continues to grow a few inches taller each year.

Rose’s power originates from the elves. As a former powerful elf, she naturally has an affinity for trees.

Chen Feng sat to the side, his gaze fixed upon Elwin. He hadn’t seen this Dark Elf for quite some time. Perhaps due to her long-standing position, Elwin’s face had shed its former frivolousness, now bearing a faint touch of majesty.

Time is a wondrous thing, always bringing unexpected changes to people.

Who would have thought that his second Summoned Beast would become one of the leaders of this town and, amazingly, Rose’s priest?

Elwin stood aside, waiting for half a day, only to see Chen Feng lost in thought, which made her anxious, unsure of what to say.

As a Summoned Beast, they have some sense of each other, although it’s not very strong. But to Elwin’s distress, she has confirmed that among the few Summoned Beasts, only she hasn’t completed her advancement.

This might be the reason for her neglect.

Elwin thought with some disappointment. Once upon a time, she was the archer responsible for output under Chen Feng’s command. But as one powerful Summoned Beast after another appeared, she had fallen from the first line to the second line, even becoming a backup member.

This is not a good sign.

Elwin tried to advance, but it brought her no glimmer of hope. The auction house distracted her, and the Flower of Slaughter hadn’t bloomed for a long time, so her bow and arrow no longer had any fresh blood on them.

It’s like rowing upstream; you move backwards if you don’t advance.

Elwin’s time is mostly spent on the auction house, yet she doesn’t want to argue. Her master needs results; the process doesn’t matter.

Indeed, Elwin had prepared for punishment, but seeing Chen Feng’s slight daze left her ill at ease, prompting her to kneel again and softly say, "Master... Elwin has erred..."

Chen Feng snapped out of his thoughts, glancing over, "What have you done wrong?"

"The other companions have made progress, but only Elwin remains at the Golden Tier, I..."

Elwin hesitated to continue, her face showing a hint of self-accusation.

"You are different from them." Chen Feng didn’t let Elwin continue her act. Never trust what any beautiful woman says, especially in the Abyss.

In this foul world, pretty and eloquent beings are all formidable characters. Chen Feng knows Elwin’s nature; she is a Dark Elf, a creature grown through slaughter and betrayal. Self-blame? That word doesn’t exist in her dictionary.

Elwin lowered her head, a subtle smile appearing at the corner of her mouth. Her master said she was different from them. Does this mean she’s more important?

But the next moment, any such unnecessary thoughts vanished: "The Inferior Demon has a limitless devouring physique, Flora has awakened as a Master of Fist, and both the Blazing Demon and Chimera are renowned beings. In terms of talent and lineage, you have no highlights, and I am no longer lacking in advanced combat power. You just need to do your job well; the continued success of the auction house reflects your value."

To Chen Feng, Elwin represents his trade business in the Abyss, which is crucial.

Chen Feng’s words carry no personal sentiment, even seeming somewhat excessive. Yet Elwin only briefly shows a hint of awkwardness before a smile returns to her face.

Her master doesn’t waste effort without aim.

Elwin has been with Chen Feng for a long time, and she knows his nature. In his mind, if something has no value, it often meets death in silence.

Mourner, Bottom-dwelling Demon Fish, and Li Long.

Aside from those deliberately sacrificed Summoned Beasts, they were truly useless—weak in strength and lacking intelligence.

Compared to those companions who died inexplicably, her strength might be belittled, but she still has a purpose. At least the auction house’s success reflects a part of her value.

Ignoring Elwin’s thoughts, Chen Feng has other intentions.

Since he’s here, Chen Feng naturally wants to observe the auction event, so he asks, "Have any valuable items been auctioned recently?"

Elwin’s eyes lit up. Strength is naturally her weakness, but the auction house is firmly ingrained in her mind. Without hesitation, she replied, "After a period of operation, the auction house has begun to profit. Recently, it has attracted leaders from several neighboring towns to bid. As for valuable items, the leader of Silent City has brought an item; it’s a Sub-divine Artifact, scheduled for auction three days later."

"A Sub-divine Artifact?"

Chen Feng didn’t expect that just a casual inquiry would reveal a truly valuable item at the auction.

It’s somewhat amusing, considering he recently attended an auction for a Sub-divine Artifact. How did it end? Nearly ninety percent of attendees died, the city was destroyed, and the city’s former council turned to ashes in the initial conspiracy.

However, this is Rose’s territory. No matter how evil or powerful a creature may be, it wouldn’t dare reach here; otherwise, its fate might be even more tragic than that of the Eternal Eating Demon.

Rose is inherently an Evil God skilled in manipulation. Any plot against her is unforgivable and unpardonable provocation.

So, this auction is genuine.

But what is being auctioned among the Sub-divine Artifacts this time? When a Divine Artifact emerges, it’s surely a grand occasion.

"Which Sub-divine Artifact is being auctioned?" Chen Feng asked.

Elwin appeared somewhat peculiar and whispered, "This Sub-divine Artifact is a bit special. It’s not a regular weapon; it’s an eyeball..."