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As expected, a few minutes later, the man also gradually came to his senses...

However, his heart was still pounding incessantly, as though it were about to leap out...

He casually turned to Xu Sheng and Gui Mei, "Distinguished guests, I've lost my composure, please forgive me!"

"But, I wonder if you are satisfied with this hundred-thousand-year soul bone?"

Just a moment ago, he nearly thought he had died!

It's really worthy of being a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, he hadn't considered that simply displaying it would affect the surroundings!

In the future, when preparing such items, one must be careful!

Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Hmm... I am very satisfied, it seems the auction house has indeed put in much effort!"

"However, is it really no problem to offer such a hundred-thousand-year soul bone? Even for the auction house, there surely can't be many in stock!"

Hundred-thousand-year soul beasts are not only rare but also difficult to hunt, and a hundred-thousand-year soul bone brings forth

The former scratched his head, "Truth be told, our auction house only has this one hundred-thousand-year soul bone, and only it can match the value of the information you've provided!"

Xu Sheng raised his eyebrows, "Oh? Haven't the people from the auction house sent to investigate yet to return?"

"To offer the hundred-thousand-year soul bone so readily, aren't you afraid of being deceived?"

Logically, such a hundred-thousand-year soul bone could completely be used to draw in some major forces and Soul Master!

Using it here seems somewhat overkill!

The man hesitated for a moment, then his tone became much firmer...

"Since you distinguished guests did not leave last night, and have come here, it seems you are absolutely confident in the information!"

"If I still doubt you, that would be truly ignorant on my part!"

Although he wasn't sure how much of the rare resources mentioned in the information were true, deep down, he always believed they were more valuable than a hundred-thousand-year soul bone!

This statement made Gui Mei become cautious...

Immediately using his spiritual power he communicated to Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, isn't this guy trusting you a bit too much? It's only been a few encounters; be careful of deceit!"

"Perhaps they have already set up an ambush around here and will take action the moment we leave!"

He was already all too accustomed to such schemes!

Xu Sheng, without any change in expression, calmly replied, "Don't worry, Elder Gui, there are no ambushes around"

"The gift of a hundred-thousand-year soul bone is a ruse, they must simply intend to win us over, after all, if they can get more useful information, it's a sure gain without a loss!"

Thereupon, he looked towards the man, "Alright then, since you've put it that way, I won't stand on ceremony. Elder Gui, please take care of it"

Gui Mei pointed at himself, somewhat confused, "I... I should take it?"

A thing like a hundred-thousand-year soul bone, even His Holiness the Pope would not let him touch easily!

Yet in front of Xu Sheng, it seemed as trivial as a piece of scrap metal!

Xu Sheng was amused and teased, "Don't get excited, Elder Gui, it's just for you to keep for the time being, not for you to own!"

He indeed had no intention of giving it to Gui Mei but wanted it for Bi Bidong!

As for the reason why, that was a bit hard to articulate!

Gui Mei immediately rolled his eyes, "You..."

Nonetheless, he still followed the order and took the hundred-thousand-year soul bone...

Just then, a staff member from the auction house suddenly burst in, saying excitedly, "Sir! I have an important matter to report!"

However, upon noticing Xu Sheng and Gui Mei were also present, a hesitant expression appeared on his face...

The man seemed to understand his concern and waved his hand, "It's alright, these two are distinguished guests of our auction house, you may speak openly!"

The former nodded slightly, "Yes, sir!"

"Based on the address you provided, after a day's time, we finally reached that desolate place!!"

The man could hardly hide the excitement in his heart, "Oh? What was the result?"

The staff member continued to answer, "Just as you expected, deep under that place there truly is a vast amount of rare resources buried, preliminarily estimated to be hundreds of times the reserve of our auction house!!"

Hearing this, the man's eyes widened in disbelief, "What... What? Hundreds of times the reserve of our auction house??"

The former patted his chest, "That's right, I can guarantee it!"

Upon confirmation, the man finally couldn't suppress the joy in his heart and laughed aloud, "Hahaha, good, that's excellent!"

With so many rare resources, the auction house, no, even the entire Xingluo Empire, will advance further in strength!

After all, in war, it isn't just the Soul Masters who play a role, but various kinds of refined equipment as well!

Both are indispensable!

Gui Mei, somewhat envious, glared fiercely at Xu Sheng, "Xu Sheng, if you had given this intelligence to the Martial Soul Hall, wouldn't that have been..."

Xu Sheng patted his shoulder, "Don't worry, this is just one piece of information I know."

Upon hearing this, the former's mood eased, and he muttered to himself in his heart...

Thank goodness this kid isn't an ingrate!

The man took a deep breath and said to Xu Sheng very seriously, "Xu Sheng, we owe you a great deal this time, with so many rare resources, enough to further advance the auction house!"

"No, if you wish, I can even arrange a meeting with His Majesty the Emperor and have him bestow upon you a noble title!"

If it were possible to have him join the Xingluo Empire, it would be only a matter of years before the Tiandou Empire could be taken!

Xu Sheng naturally chose to decline tactfully, "There's no need for that, besides, haven't you already provided something of equivalent value?"

"This hundred-thousand-year soul bone is precious, but it can't compare at all with these rare resources!"

The man clenched his fists, realizing that inviting the former to join was impossible...

But as for making an alliance, there was still a chance!

"However, if you are unwilling to join the Xingluo Empire and become a noble, let it be this way, from now on, you are the top tier guest of the Xingluo Empire Auction House!"

"Should you encounter any difficulties in the future, we will offer our help!"

"Not just that, every year you can select five auction items of your choice from the auction house, no matter the value!"

Such conditions, surely even he would be tempted!

After all, what the Xingluo Empire Auction House represents isn't just an auction house!

It could even affect the attitude of the Royal family of Xingluo Empire towards him!

Seeing this, Xu Sheng also stood up, "Then I shall accept with respect, I presume you must be busy dealing with these matters, so we won't stay long!"

"Elder Gui, let's be on our way!"

It wasn't until they had completely left that the man propped up his chin and said word for word, "Now, give me a detailed report on that place, there must be no omissions!"

Although Xu Sheng and his companion hadn't outright joined, at the very least it represented their unwillingness to be enemies with the Xingluo Empire!

Just this point was already enough!

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