The auction gavel hammered down.

The item went to Zhu Hai.

Zhu Hai was very clever.

He had been waiting for the last moment.

But seeing Wang Lei suddenly make a move and anger a bunch of big shots, he stood up and asked everyone to give some face, and naturally took the item into his hands.

Because the atmosphere was like that, no one with any sense would shout a higher bid.

Doing so would just be courting death!

After the final hammer, Zhu Hai sat down and smiled at Yang Chen, "Young Master Yang, let's head backstage to get the item after the auction ends."

"Thank you!" Yang Chen nodded slightly, "Once we return, I'll have someone transfer the money to you."

Zhu Hai immediately said, "Young Master Yang, you're being too polite. Since you like this item, let me gift it to you. There's no need to talk about money. If you insist, you'd be looking down on me as a brother."

Yang Chen frowned slightly.

Honestly, he didn't want to get too involved with these people, but Zhu Hai had already said this much, so he couldn't say much more and just nodded, "Thank you then!"

Zhu Hai beamed with a smile and continued watching the auction, occasionally asking Yang Chen if he liked any other items.

Yang Chen wasn't interested in anything else.

Even so, Zhu Hai still bid on a beautiful hairpin for Sun Yue.

Of course, it wasn't a funerary object, but rather, a finely crafted piece made from top-grade jade by a master. It was exquisite.

Sun Yue couldn't refuse, but she felt the small item costing millions was a bit too hot to handle.

Then came the main event.

The bronze figure that Zhu Hai was most interested in appeared!

The style of this bronze figure was very similar to the Western Yan's bronzes, just with softer edges and was smaller.

Upon authentication, it was confirmed real.

Finally, Zhu Hai secured it for a high price of 78 million. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Though not as expensive as the sword, in terms of antique auctions, this item's price was already very high.

However, many people didn't acknowledge its value, thinking only Western Yan bronzes were the most precious. This item's authenticity was questionable, and it was also a tomb item with bad luck, so not many people bid.

78 million was already considered a high price.

Several more items were auctioned, and the auction then concluded.

The banquet reached its climax next.

Yang Chen witnessed the lives of the rich in revelry and luxury.

The legendary Hainan Rendezvous paled in comparison to this.

Spring River Pavilion was vast.

There were many sections.

Wine pools and meat forests were in the Eastern District.

The banquet hall was in the main hall.

The elegant theater was in the Western Hall.

The casino was in the Northern Pavilion.

Yang Chen and Zhu Hai went to the back of the banquet hall for the handover.

Upon receiving the wooden box made of huanghuali, Yang Chen felt its weight.

At the same time, a wave of heat radiated.

Just as the host had said, this sword was indeed miraculous.

Yang Chen opened it for a look and reached his hand to take the sword, but the host stopped him.

"Sir, you'd best not grab the sword with bare hands because it's magical. Holding it barehanded might burn you, but rest assured, our professional testing showed no harmful radiation on it," the host said.

Yang Chen frowned slightly, considered for a moment, then decided to give it a try.

He extended a finger, lightly touching the hilt.

Instantly, the heat the host spoke of surged forth.

However, it was bearable.

Amid this heat, there was a strange sensation, seemingly... similar to his cultivation technique sensation. As his Qi flowed, the heat from the hilt dissipated.

Yang Chen knew this sword was extraordinary.

Seeing both the host and Zhu Hai watching him intently, Yang Chen withdrew his hand and rubbed his fingers, "It's quite warm."

The host was a bit surprised, not expecting Yang Chen to be so composed, knowing the first time he held it, he cried out from the heat.

But the host didn't ask more, as it wasn't his place to inquire further.

After finishing the handover, Yang Chen prepared to leave.

Zhu Hai didn't hold him back, and even offered to see Yang Chen off.

On the other side, Wang Lei was standing on the second floor with Liu Xianhong.

Wang Lei frowned in frustration, "Sorry, Young Master Liu, I couldn't get the sword you liked."

Seeing Zhu Hai cheerfully walking and chatting with Yang Chen on their way out, Liu Xianhong snorted disdainfully, leaving Wang Lei there and walking off.

Feeling even more annoyed, Wang Lei sat down and took a fierce gulp of wine.

"Damn it! To think you'd dare to use Zhu Hai to snatch my item, how audacious you are!" Wang Lei said harshly.

However, he didn't know that Zhu Hai was eager to buy it to gift it to Yang Chen.

...

Back at the Ye family.

Yang Chen couldn't wait to hold the sword in his hand.

As the spiritual Qi flowed inside him, the heat from the sword faded, and swinging it around felt as smooth as moving his own arm.

This feeling was something Yang Chen had never experienced before.

"What a sword! What a sword!" Yang Chen couldn't help but praise.

He even thought of keeping it for himself.

However, Yang Chen felt that this sword didn't quite suit him; there was a missing connection in use. Letting Ye Xin use it would be the best fit.

Fire Phoenix matched perfectly with this fiery sword.

Yang Chen withdrew his Qi, pulled out a strand of hair, and placed it on the blade.

Without even blowing on it, the hair broke.

"A Divine Weapon indeed!" Yang Chen exclaimed in awe.

He then fetched a few one-yuan coins, cutting down, they were all cleanly sliced!

Keep in mind, the one-yuan coin is much harder than a Copper Coin! To cut through so easily makes it a true Divine Weapon!

However, Yang Chen thought it could be even sharper.

If he infused it with his full Qi... Yang Chen felt its power would increase tremendously!

However, Yang Chen didn't attempt further as the place wasn't suitable.

On the second day.

Yang Chen woke up early, exercised briefly, changed his clothes, and went to find Elder Ye.

Elder Ye had also donned formal attire, clutching a cane, standing straight, exuding great presence.

He glanced at Yang Chen, saying, "Let's go! We're going to pick up Old Zhuo!"

Yang Chen nodded slightly, following Elder Ye into the car.

Sun Yue joined as well.

The group headed to the artificial sea.

Elder Zhuo had a residence by the artificial sea, so they'd go there.

Upon reaching the Zhuo family's high-end residential area by the artificial sea, Elder Ye and Yang Chen waited for about ten minutes, and Elder Zhuo's convoy arrived.

The dean accompanied him out of the car; they came together.

Yang Chen hurried to them, "Uncle Zhuo, Dean!"

Supporting the two elders into the residence, Elder Zhuo spoke as they walked, "You rascal, what trouble have you stirred again, making us rush over so early!"

Yang Chen gave a wry smile, "It's nothing much..."

Elder Zhuo glared at Yang Chen, "Nothing much would have big shots and Old Ye calling me repeatedly to rush over?"

"Let's talk inside!" Yang Chen could only smile bitterly.