Twisted Dreams

Ma Tao suddenly looked at Jin.

Eight hundred million, this number is not a small one for the newly established Seven Commandments Association.

Ma Tao pondered for a moment, then said:

"Nine hundred million!"

The crowd once again let out a gasp of surprise.

For most present, nine hundred million is an astronomical figure.

The entrepreneurs amongst the Extraordinaries finally realized that true wealth in this world is long in the hands of the Extraordinaries.

Even for some major city enterprises, it’s not easy to take out nine hundred million in one go!

For the Seven Commandments Association, nine hundred million is no small sum, but it’s not going to break the bank, either.

Because, amongst the believers of the Seven Commandments Association, there are simply too many large and small entrepreneurs.

Jin sat elegantly on a stone chair, unhurriedly said:

"One billion nine hundred million."

Ma Tao sprang up, glaring at Jin fiercely.

The funds of the Seven Commandments Association haven’t been pooled in time, and one billion nine hundred million really gave Ma Tao a headache.

Ma Tao took a deep breath, clasped his hands toward Jin:

"Sir, this Complete Guide to Undead Magic is very important to my Seven Commandments Association. I hope you can make it convenient for us."

As a last resort, Ma Tao revealed his identity as a member of the Seven Commandments Association.

The Seven Commandments Association has a great influence in Huaqi, and it’s in full swing.

Ma Tao hoped to use the identity of the Seven Commandments Association to gain some face from Jin.

Seeing that Jin didn’t speak, Ma Tao said in a heavy voice:

"Two billion!"

Jin said calmly:

"Three billion."

At this moment, money seemed to have lost its original credibility, just a number.

...

On the huge rock at the top of the cave, Li Yang and Suzu watched this scene.

Suzu fiddled with his fingers, muttering:

"Over two billion, I don’t even have this many Joy Beans!"

Li Yang’s gaze was deep, staring at Jin with a contemplative look.

And Jin seemed to feel something, as his golden eyes pierced through the darkness of the cave, meeting Li Yang’s gaze.

...

At the auction.

Ma Tao’s face was a mix of emotions.

This Complete Guide to Undead Magic is very significant for the Seven Commandments Association.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have exposed his identity.

However, Jin clearly wanted to be an enemy of the Seven Commandments Association, not giving any heed to the Fallen Angel behind them.

A murderous intent slowly appeared in Ma Tao’s eyes.

Should he, after the auction ends, kill this Jin and rob him?

At this moment, a female voice drifted in, speaking in unskillful Xia Country language:

"Mr. from the Seven Commandments Association, I hope you understand that the God Creation Group is not your ally. Your partner should be us, Seimei Shrine."

Ma Tao looked in the direction of the voice and saw Asuka Seimei sitting in the corner.

Asuka Seimei bowed slightly to Ma Tao:

"The Great Evil Demon King once instructed us to provide the Seven Commandments Association with as much assistance as possible whenever needed.

Since the gentleman from the Seven Commandments Association wants this book, the Seimei Shrine shall spare no effort to assist."

Ma Tao’s face looked much better.

At the same time, his mind was turning.

Behind the Seven Commandments Association are the Enchanting Demon and the Fallen Angel, who proclaimed themselves as Apostles during their first meeting.

Could it be that the Great Evil Demon King behind the Seimei Shrine is also an Apostle?

Or is it that the Great Evil Demon King, the Enchanting Demon, and the Fallen Angel are old acquaintances?

In fact, Ma Tao guessed correctly.

Xiaohai also knows how to win people’s hearts.

Giving face to the Seven Commandments Association means giving face to the Enchanting Demon and the Fallen Angel.

Asuka Seimei focused her gaze on Jin, stood up straight, and spoke:

"Mr. from the Seven Commandments Association, with the East Sakura Ministry of Finance as your support, please feel free to bid."

Before arriving, the Great Evil Demon King had explained to Asuka Seimei that the items at the auction should just be purchased regardless of their use.

After all, for Xiaohai, this money is for the Demon Club, a tribute to Li Yang.

Ma Tao gratefully clasped his hands toward Asuka Seimei:

"Thank you very much!"

At this time, Zhang Xiaoyi beside Ma Tao unhurriedly said:

"You make it sound like the Sect Leader has no friends in Xia Country.

Neither Shu Mountain nor the Security Administration would allow cultivation techniques from the Extraordinary Civilization Period to fall into the hands of Alien Races.

Feel free to bid, for I also have some trivia."

Ma Tao widened his eyes in shock, never expecting Zhang Xiaoyi to help him at this time!

"Thank, thank you very much!"

Ma Tao solemnly clasped his hands toward Zhang Xiaoyi:

"In the future, no matter what the Taoist needs from the Seven Commandments Association, we will do our utmost!"

Zhang Xiaoyi waved his hand:

"You are from Xia Country. That’s reason enough for me to help you."

Ma Tao took a deep breath and looked at the host:

"Three billion five hundred million!"

The host broke out in a sweat at the tip of his nose.

It was his first time hosting such a crazy auction!

The host looked at Jin with an inquiring gaze and spoke:

"Three billion five hundred million, going once!"

Jin was slightly moved by Asuka Seimei and Zhang Xiaoyi’s words, and in the end, he closed his eyes and stopped speaking.

After all, his ultimate goal for coming here wasn’t to buy things.

Originally, he thought of buying items from the ancient Extraordinary Civilization to research and explore the past’s secrets.

But now it seems the combined pressure from Seimei Shrine, Shu Mountain, and the Security Administration makes it impossible for him to take anything away.

Besides, Detai Group, which has been observing, hasn’t spoken yet.

Jin believed that Detai Group would definitely help the Seven Commandments Association, and anything he did would be in vain.

The host continued:

"Three billion five hundred million, going twice!

Three billion five hundred million, going thrice!

Sold!"

The host knocked the gavel down with a slight sense of excitement.

Even if he swore never to enter the auctioneer profession again, the transaction price of three billion five hundred million was enough to make him proud.

Ma Tao was full of joy, his body trembling uncontrollably.

With the Complete Guide to Undead Magic, the Seven Commandments Association would reach new heights!

...

There were still four more auction items to go.

The first: the Storage Pearl.

This is a Treasure Bead that can absorb Spiritual Power.

No matter how vast someone’s Sea of Spirit is, there are limits, and Li Yang is no exception.

This Storage Pearl can continue to cultivate Spiritual Power even when a person’s Sea of Spirit is full.

Excess Spiritual Power will be stored inside the Storage Pearl.

When an Extraordinary needs it, the Storage Pearl can be used as a "backup energy source".

It’s equivalent to a person having two Seas of Spirit.

The Storage Pearl was eventually acquired by Zhang Xiaoyi from Shu Mountain for two billion.

The second item: the Spirit Forging Technique.

The Spirit Forging Technique is a Dharma Gate, an Artifact Refining Technique.

It can turn mundane weapons into Spiritual Artifacts through the method of forging!

When this auction item was presented, all the forces, whether it was Seimei Shrine, the Security Administration, or Shu Mountain, were all in an uproar.

The bid was won at a high price of five billion by someone no one expected.

The Dean of Guardian Dao Institute at Imperial Capital Foreign Language University, Li Tufang!

The Guardian Dao Institute is a newly established faculty, primarily enrolling students in Xia Country with cultivation talent to nurture them into Extraordinaries.

Guardian Dao Institute was thriving under the backdrop of the Spiritual Energy Revival.

It gathered almost all students nationwide with Extraordinary cultivation talent, further endorsed by the Security Administration, Public Security Bureau, and the Inspection Bureau, among others.

In other words, behind the Guardian Dao Institute is the official Xia Country.

The third item, Hellfire.

This is a ring that, when activated with Spiritual Power, can unleash flame power far beyond the Fire Element’s might.

The terrifying power of Hellfire rivals Zhang Xiaoyi’s thunder.

Ultimately, the Hellfire was secured by the Security Administration for a transaction price of three billion.

When the fourth and final item was brought out by the undead figure, everyone present held their breath.