The auction was held at Spirit River Tower. Most attendees entered dressed in thick robes and wearing masks. Only a few martial artists with powerful auras or strong backgrounds strode in openly without the slightest attempt at concealment.0

Lin Zheyu used the Tortoise Breath Grand Method to restrain his aura and alter his appearance before putting on a mask. Wealth should not be flaunted. Although those attending the auction were all people of status and unlikely to covet his modest wealth, caution was never a mistake.0

Upon arriving at Spirit River Tower, he presented his invitation. Though the invitation granted entry, a deposit of 1,000 taels of silver was still required, refundable after the auction. It served as a test for the invitee, preventing invitations from being casually passed around and uninvited riffraff from getting in.0

After he paid the deposit, a maid approached and spoke respectfully.0

"Please,...0