As the patriarch of the family, Tumo Assassin didn't need to personally attend the competition between the younger generation. However, with the way the auction had developed, it was no longer just a competition between the younger generation. The family had other plans in this regard, and their target was Tianjing City.
How should one put it? Tianjing City wasn't considered a small city. Being an ancient city that had been preserved since the age of light, Tianjing City wasn't considered small compared to all the other cities in the Federation.
However, the problem was that there weren't any large dimensional resources here, such as new mineral deposits or large restricted areas. The surroundings of Tianjing City were too calm and peaceful. Without any risks, it also meant a lack of opportunities. As a result, although Tianjing City relied on its reputation as an ancient city of the Federation to maintain its position as a first-tier city, there weren't any great families truly stationed here. Therefore, the entire Tianjing City, as well as the few nearby cities, was a mix of good and bad people. There wasn't a unified market, nor was there a unified underground order.
As time passed, Tianjing City was in an awkward position. In the past, the Assassin Family had looked down on Tianjing City. However, due to the matter between the two younger generations, the family had more or less paid attention to Tianjing City, and discovered some interesting things.
Not long ago, a spatial crack had appeared in a small C rank restricted area.
Everyone knew that spatial cracks signified the instability of space. Such a situation couldn't be a sudden occurrence, and was the result of frequent activity in a different dimension over a long period of time. This meant that such spatial cracks might appear a second or third time in the vicinity of Tianjing City! Once a stable spatial crack appeared, it would signify the existence of another extremely important thing to the family's development: a passageway to the hyperdimensional world!
The hyperdimensional world was currently the most important place for the various great families to fight over resources and nurture talents. Although the families would often organize trips to the hyperdimensional world, they would usually borrow the spatial passageway from the government or the 10 Great Families. This required an exorbitant fee, which greatly limited the family's development.
Currently, many of the super aristocratic families of the Federation had occupied similar spatial resources before opening a dimensional passageway that belonged to their own family. Using this as a springboard to establish a base in the hyperdimensional world, they could truly grow stronger.
Furthermore, building the passageway itself wasn't a difficult task. It was just spending money. The difficult part was finding the spatial cracks. Tianjing had such an omen. Furthermore, due to Tianjing's uniqueness, there weren't any great aristocratic families competing for it. If they could seize this opportunity to establish an extremely stable power that belonged solely to the Assassin Family in Tianjing, once a spatial crack appeared in the future, the Assassin Family would be able to occupy it. At the very least, they would be able to enjoy the benefits of being in a favorable position.
This auction was too important to the family, as it was the first step for the family to officially step into Tianjing. It was rather important for them to establish sufficient authority in the local area, especially in Tianjing's discussion hall. Therefore, when the family's elders decided to switch to Tianjing, the true insiders knew that Ma Dong had already lost.
If he really wanted to establish his authority in front of the local council, it would not be enough to rely on the connections of these two little fellows. He still had to rely on his family! However, they couldn't use the family's name to invite Ma Dong, as that would expose their intentions. Therefore, they could only use the name of Teslan's uncle. An uncle helping his nephew was a matter of course!
In this aspect, the family had even agreed to not allow Teslan's uncle to take too much action. Instead, they wanted him to go all out. Furthermore, the family had given him a large amount of assistance in secret. It could be said that Teslan's uncle wasn't the only one standing behind him, but the majority of the Assassin Family.
Regardless of the situation or the quality of the auction items, Ma Dong would lose without a doubt. In fact, compared to Teslan, Tumo Assassin admired Ma Dong more. Ma Dong was responsible, bold, ambitious and courageous. However, it was a pity that he had risen at the wrong time, and did not have a good background.
Originally, he had assumed that his network of connections would at most reach Laura's level. However, never did he imagine that he would actually be able to invite Schoffel. In terms of status, although the old Potter did not wield any authority in the Potter Family, even Tumo Assassin would at most be on par with the old Potter.
This brat might really be a talent. However, it was a pity that his opponent today wasn't just Teslan, but the Assassin Family. Just the old Potter alone wasn't enough to suppress the situation.
Just at this moment, the doors to the auction hall were pushed open once again. Asuma and Teslan walked in, accompanied by two people. At the same time, the doors to the auction hall finally closed.
These were the last two guests.
Appearing to be around the age of fifty, they were dressed in extremely simple and unassuming clothing. However, the two family emblems on their chests instantly intimidated everyone present in the auction hall.
One of the family emblems was an incomparably noble crown. The golden crown emblem was carved in an extremely luxurious and beautiful manner. Although it was a simple family emblem, it was as exquisite as a work of art!
It was too familiar. Just like how there wasn't a single person in the OP who didn't recognise Laura and Sharmie, there wasn't a single person in the Federation who didn't know of this family emblem.
The Bella Dean Family!
The earliest of the 10 Great Families of the Federation, they were also one of the oldest existing families in the Federation. During the age of light, the family had already been a super aristocratic family for hundreds of years, possessing a large amount of technology and weaponry from the age of light.
This was a family that had inherited the glory of the age of light. Possessing a large amount of old technology, weaponry, as well as militarised military force, it allowed the family to establish an unshakable position within the Federation during the early stages of the dark era. In fact, they had even wanted to rule over the Federation and proclaim themselves as kings. However, although they were suppressed by the joint efforts of a few of the great families, causing them to decline by quite a bit, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. Currently, they were still the number one colossus in the Federation, and were ranked as one of the 10 Great Families. Managing a large amount of the Federation's arms industry, they also possessed an immeasurable influence within the military.
At this moment, Zorn Bella Dean, who was walking in front of Teslan, was an elder of the family stationed in Saint Mongul City. Not only did he control the majority of the family's energy business in the northern regions, he also had the right to speak in the family's parliament! He appeared to be in his thirties. Compared to his identity and status, this age was considerably young. His chiseled face appeared incomparably capable and experienced.
The other family emblem was a golden lion, majestically raising its head and roaring.
The Torres Family!
One of the 10 Great Families of the Federation, hailed as the new energy family. The entire family controlled approximately 50% of the new energy in the Federation, while the three largest energy companies in the Federation were all controlled by the Torres Family.
A lion was equivalent to a king. This was the hidden meaning of their family emblem. Countless families had wanted to deal with them, but all of them had ended up with a grudge. In fact, the Torres Family's strength was even more robust than the Bella Dean Family, which had already declined once.
The representative from the Torres Family was Manager Campbell, a middle-aged man in his early forties, with a pair of tiger-like eyes that radiated an awe-inspiring aura.
Old Potter was also a member of the 10 Great Families. However, when he had made his appearance earlier, gasps of admiration had still erupted from the crowd. However, at this moment, the crowd had turned completely silent.
It wasn't that old Potter wasn't as important as these 2 people. In fact, although the Potter Family was ranked at the bottom of the 10 Great Families, these 2 people weren't the top figures of their respective families. They should only be elders with a certain level of authority, and were unable to match up to old Potter's status in the family. In fact, they could even be said to be juniors.
However, although old Potter had an esteemed status, he didn't really care about the family's matters. Secondly, the imposing aura radiating from these 2 people was truly too oppressive. This was the kind of aura that could only be nurtured by those in power. Compared to old Potter's benevolent and benevolent countenance, the oppressive aura radiating from them was immediately superior!
"Oh my god! 2 elders from the 10 Great Families have actually come together …"
"Is that Teslan's face that big?" Anyone with the slightest bit of brain wouldn't believe it.
"It's probably the result of his uncle helping him from behind the scenes. After all, he's one of the authoritative figures of the Assassin Family."
"Previously, when Schoffel came over, I thought that he had already reached the peak. Looks like Teslan's stronger. Oh my god! This is actually just an auction? And not something like the Federation's parliament? "
The people in the audience were about to go crazy. Being able to sit together with these important figures was already an incomparable honour in itself. In fact, some of the guests invited by Teslan's side couldn't help but secretly take out their Skylinks to take a selfie. Being able to take a photo of themselves sitting in the same hall as the authoritative figures of the 10 Great Families was definitely enough for them to brag to their deaths.
This time, Ma Dong had obtained the full support of old Potter and the others. He was aware of Teslan's strength. Even with the addition of his uncle, they would absolutely not be able to match up to his side's lineup. However, when Gaia and the others had appeared, Ma Dong had already sensed that something was amiss. The number of important figures that had come together had already exceeded the capabilities of Teslan and his uncle. Coupled with the fact that his family had set the auction to be held in Tianjing …
Ma Dong was an intelligent person. Despite the fact that his family's actions were extremely secretive, and he might not be able to see through it with just a few points, when all of these unusual factors were gathered together, he was already able to make a rough guess.
He had underestimated his family's discovery in Tianjing, and also underestimated his family's determination to take root in Tianjing. This matter definitely had the shadow of his family behind it.
Indeed, the strength of an individual was still unable to contend against a family. Being able to rely on a pair of fists to create a domineering world like this brother of his could only be said to be a unique phenomenon.
Ma Dong was slightly distracted. Zorn and Campbell, who had just taken their seats, were slightly flabbergasted when they saw old Potter. Clearly, they never imagined that the great elder of the Potter Family, who had always stayed in seclusion, would actually run over to such an occasion. What's more, he was on the other side of the opposing party.
The three of them looked at each other and smiled faintly. They were just here to support the younger generation because they couldn't turn down a favor. It didn't mean much to them who won or lost, and it was impossible for them to compete with each other. Everyone was on the same level, and they would meet several times a year in various places, so it was certain that they were familiar with each other. However, it wasn't necessarily that they were friends, and they would just nod at each other when they met.
The outcome had already been decided. There was no one in the middle ranks to compete with. Even Gaia's high level connections had an overwhelming advantage. The only person who could compete was old Potter. Even against Campbell and Zorn, he was at a disadvantage of 1: 2. There was no need for anyone to jump out and give a score. Everyone present was well aware of the outcome.
Ma Dong was just a mere branch family descendant. Being able to reach such a stage was already an amazing feat. It was a pity that he was still lacking.
Wang Zhong patted Ma Dong's shoulder. He hadn't mentioned the two people from the base in the Hyperdimension World to Ma Dong. Firstly, he wasn't too clear about their importance. Secondly, he wasn't sure if they would really come. From the looks of it, not telling Ma Dong about it was the right choice. The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
Milami shook Ma Dong's hand. Ma Dong gave a mischievous laugh. "Fuck, you're making it sound like you're consoling me. With Grandpa Potter here to hold the fort, we can't be considered to have lost. At most, it'll be a draw …"
Old Potter smiled. This youngster's mentality was still considered to be pretty good. However, he was only here to join in on the fun. Perhaps he would make a move if there were any good items, but that was as far as he could go.
At this moment, the doors to the auction house had already closed, causing the entire place to immediately turn silent. Countless lights from the roof shone onto the display stage, causing the originally bright display stage to become even more radiant and beautiful. Just as an auctioneer dressed in a swallow-tailed coat was about to enter the stage, he suddenly heard the sound of incomparably orderly footsteps ringing out from outside the hall.
Everyone, including the auctioneer who was about to enter the stage, gawked. It would be too ridiculous to say that such a luxurious hall didn't have any soundproofing effects. Once the doors to the hall were closed, the sounds from outside would basically not be able to enter. However, what was going on with these orderly footsteps? Even the ground seemed to be trembling slightly!
Before everyone could regain their senses, the doors to the hall had already been pushed open by someone.
At this moment, the tsunami-like shouts from outside gushed in like a tidal wave.
Ta ta ta ta ta …
"Attention! At ease! "
"Stay where you are!"
After the orderly shouts, there was an incomparable silence. Very quickly, everyone started whispering amongst themselves. They had all received the news that two to three thousand elite soldiers had actually appeared outside?
Ta, ta, ta … Listening to the sounds, it seemed as though two people were walking towards the hall. At this moment, the several Assassin family members responsible for welcoming the guests at the entrance didn't even dare to breathe loudly. They stood there like zombies, not moving an inch until the two people appeared in front of everyone's eyes.
This is …
One of them was a robust middle-aged man dressed in a well-ironed military uniform. He was incomparably spirited, and the four rows of medals on his chest were simply dazzling to the eyes of a large group of people. The man beside him was dressed in casual clothes, but he also seemed to have an extraordinary bearing. Even Campbell and Zorn couldn't help but be moved.
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