My Celestial Ascension

"Well, now that I've explained the rules of the auction, let's move on to today's main event." Teressa announced, her enchanting smile captivating the audience. With a graceful and calculated motion, she gestured for a servant to bring out the first item for display.

A young, alluring servant girl entered the stage, her elegant yet revealing attire drawing the attention of the younger men in the crowd. Her movements were deliberate, designed to keep all eyes on her as she carried the item.

A lavish, ornately crafted table awaited at the center of the stage, its surface made from a rare, exotic wood that shimmered with a unique texture, enhancing the grandeur of the presentation. The servant gently placed the item on the table, her smile radiating confidence as she glanced at the massive crowd.

The object was concealed beneath a black cloth, its shrouded form adding an air of mystery. Whispers filled the stadium as the crowd speculated. Was it an ancient artifact? A rare, undiscovered ore? Something entirely unknown? The palpable anticipation thickened with every passing moment as eyes fixated on the table.

Teressa stepped forward, her voice amplified by magic to reach every corner of the vast stadium. "What we have here is a truly unique piece—a mysterious item recovered by a renowned archaeological organization."

She paused, her smile widening as she signaled the servant to uncover the object. The young girl nodded and, with practiced grace, removed the black fabric, revealing a dark, metallic token.

"As you can see, this item defies easy explanation," Teressa said, her melodic voice resonating. "Even the most skilled archaeologists could not determine its origin or purpose. What we do know is that it's over ten million years old, and the metal used to craft it remains a mystery to this day."

A murmur rippled through the crowd as they studied the enigmatic token. Some stared in awe, while others appeared skeptical.

In one of the VIP boxes, Young Master Elias Silver leaned back with a sigh, his expression laced with disdain.

"Selling a piece of scrap metal at a prestigious event like this… Unbelievable," he muttered under his breath.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The Magic Knight Captain standing nearby smiled wryly. "Patience, Young Master. This is only the beginning. Rare and exotic treasures will come soon enough."

Unbothered, the captain walked over to a nearby shelf and retrieved a bottle of fine wine along with two crystal glasses. He uncorked the bottle with practiced ease, taking a brief whiff of the aromatic liquid.

"Ah, excellent vintage," he murmured with a satisfied chuckle. Pouring the wine into the glasses, he handed one to Elias. "Here. Let's enjoy this while we wait for the real treasures to appear."

"Young Master, just observe the beauty with some good wine. This will lighten your mood," he said, taking a small sip from the glass before leaning against the sofa. Elias nodded and took a sip from the glass, amazed by how wonderful the wine tasted. He hurriedly gulped down the whole glass in a single motion, focusing all his attention on Teressa at the center of the stadium.

"The starting bidding price of this mysterious piece of metal is 2,000 gold coins! The highest bidder will get this rare artifact!" Teressa announced, her smile never leaving her lips.

"2,500 gold coins!" someone shouted from the crowd, raising a number plate in the air.

"Participant number 54890 has bid 2,500 gold coins. Does anyone want to bid a higher amount?" Teressa asked, her melodious voice echoing through the stadium and attracting the gazes of many young men in the crowd.

"What an idiot… 2,500 gold coins for a piece of junk? This is utterly embarrassing! Hahaha!" Denise from the Drake Clan laughed, holding his stomach as he ridiculed the bidder.

"Young Master, perhaps in your eyes something like this has no value, but some people like to collect items like this," Gordon said, his voice calm as he reclined on the sofa.

Inside King Richard's VIP room, Queen Matilda smiled at her husband and asked, "Do you have any idea what kind of item that is? After all, you have quite the knowledge of history."

"I don't know. This item looks very ordinary to me. But it could be valuable. Perhaps Yuan and his wives would know about things like this," King Richard responded, smiling calmly at his wife.

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Yuan and his wives examined the strange black token at the auction table with their Divine Sense, trying to figure out its use. It looked rusty and old, almost tattered. However, Yuan and his wives could sense two kinds of powerful formations engraved on the token, along with a strong spiritual aura emanating from it.

Fang Xiaoyan looked at Yuan with a serious expression and said, "Husband, you should bid for it. This might be useful for us once we all travel to the Nine Heavens."

"I see… I was planning to get it anyway. Since you also share the same thought, there's no way I'm letting this slip through my fingers," Yuan said with a smile, shifting his gaze to Teressa.

"2,500 gold coins once… 2,500 gold coins twice… 2,500 go—" Before Teressa could finish, Yuan's voice echoed through the stadium, causing her to raise her brows.

"4,000 gold coins!" Yuan shouted, his voice brimming with pride and charm as the magic lamp above his room glowed with golden light. Find adventures at empire

"The VIP room number one has bid 4,000 gold coins for this item. If anyone wishes to raise the bid, please do so."

"4,000 gold coins once… 4,000 gold coins twice… and 4,000 gold coins thrice!"

"Sold! Now this amazing item belongs to VIP room number one. Congratulations on winning the first auction!" Teressa announced, her melodious voice laced with excitement as she applauded for VIP room number one, which belonged to Yuan.

"Now that the first item of the auction has been sold, let's proceed with the rest of the items one by one. There are thousands of items up for auction, so prepare yourselves for what's to come! Who knows? You might find something truly extraordinary among them." Teressa's cheerful voice resounded through the stadium, sparking an eruption of cheers from the crowd.

"The next item on our list is a rare magic sword with two unique runes engraved on its blade. One increases the sharpness of the sword, while the other activates a spell that summons a massive sword of flames," Teressa explained.

A servant girl stepped forward and removed the black fabric covering the weapon, revealing a bulky, double-edged sword with a long handle.

"For hunters who frequently face powerful Magical Monsters, this is a must-have weapon. It can cut through Magical Monsters as if they're made of butter," she added, her voice enticing.

Hearing the description and sensing the weapon's aura, many hunters and wealthy nobles showed immediate interest.

"This weapon is incredible! I must have it," said a man in the crowd, his voice brimming with determination.

"No! I'll be the one to claim this beauty!" another person shouted excitedly.

Seeing the growing excitement, Teressa smiled charmingly, her allure drawing even more attention from the young men in the audience.

"The starting price for this powerful and beautiful weapon is 5,000 gold coins!" Teressa announced. Almost immediately, bidders began raising their paddles, and the competition for the weapon intensified.

While the bidding war raged, Yuan paid little attention to the auction, choosing instead to focus on his wives. He smiled at them warmly and flirted with Miss Zara, who sat gracefully nearby.

Grace, feeling playful, rose from her seat and settled herself on Yuan's lap. She leaned in and whispered in his ear in a cold yet seductive tone, "Darling, I'm getting bored. Give me a kiss."

"As you wish, my queen," Yuan replied with a grin. He wrapped his arms around her slender figure and pressed his lips to hers. What began as a soft kiss quickly grew into something passionate and intense.

Vanessa, seated nearby, watched the scene with wide eyes. Though surprised, she couldn't deny the stirring in her own heart. She felt an uncharacteristic urge to kiss Yuan as well, her emotions taking her back to her youthful days.

'This is amazing… As my daughter has already said, my young husband is incredibly passionate. He's handsome and romantic. I find myself falling for him more and more,' Vanessa thought, a soft smile gracing her lips.

Her daughter, Valeria, noticed the look on her mother's face and smiled knowingly.

"Are you also planning to kiss him passionately, Mom? Because I'm eager to suck on his lips and let him suck on mine while letting him play with my breasts," Valeria said with a wide, playful grin, looking directly into her mother's eyes.

"Well, the feeling is mutual," Vanessa replied with a sly grin, subtly licking her lips.

A moment later, two women entered the VIP room—one carrying a small box and the other holding a large notebook.

"Please excuse us for entering without permission, esteemed guests. We're here to deliver the item you won at the auction and collect the payment," one of the women said in a firm and professional tone, signaling to her companion to place the box on the table.

"Please verify the item before making the payment," she added.

"Can I open the box for you, Big Brother Yuan?" Little Zoe asked, her sparkling eyes brimming with excitement.

"Of course, my little princess. Go ahead and help your big brother," Yuan replied with a smile before giving her a quick peck on her tender cheek.

Little Zoe quickly opened the box, revealing the same black, rusty-looking token from the auction. It resembled scrap metal more than a token imbued with powerful spiritual energy.

"I've confirmed the item," Yuan said, retrieving exactly 4,000 gold coins from his system storage inside a pouch. He handed the pouch to the woman.

"This is the 4,000 gold coins for the item," he said, then handed over another pouch. "And this is an additional 200 gold coins for the two of you as a tip. Don't forget to share it with the lovely lady behind you."

"Thank you for your generosity, esteemed guest," the woman said with a big smile, bowing her head in gratitude. The woman behind her mirrored the gesture, her face lighting up as well.

After verifying the amount of gold coins in the pouches, the two women promptly left the room, giving Yuan and his wives their privacy.