"We've never met before?" Hearing Ling Dong's question, the short and stout martial artist laughed coldly. At this moment, the hatred in his eyes shot out without any concealment.
"You and I know each other. Forgive me for not recognizing you, but could Brother please give me some pointers? So that Ling can repay Brother for your help today, "Ling Dong cupped his hands and said seriously.
Ling Dong was someone who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges. One was one, and two was two. If you were good to me, I would be good to you. Regardless of the hostility in the short and stout martial artist's eyes, it was a fact that he had helped Ling Dong solve a problem today.
Otherwise, Ling Dong might have had to face the pursuit of hundreds of martial artists and fight another bloody battle to escape.
Hearing Ling Dong's words, the short and stout martial artist's undisguised hatred suddenly disappeared and was replaced with joy. "That's exactly what I wanted you to say. As long as you remember my help today, it will be fine."
Ling Dong frowned slightly. These words seemed to be asking for repayment. However, Ling Dong would not change his stance because of this. "Ling is not an ungrateful person. Today, Ling Ling owes you a favor. If you need anything in the future, feel free to look for Ling Ling."
"In the future …"
"Gong, gong, gong …" Just as the short and stout martial artist was about to speak, the loud and heavy sound of a bell suddenly resounded from the underground tunnel. It was deafening and caused the short and stout martial artist's expression to change slightly.
"The Artifact Auction has already begun. It's about to begin. Since Brother Ling wants to participate in this Artifact Auction, you can't miss it, "the short and stout martial artist said.
After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Brother Ling doesn't need to remember this favor. I only hope that after the Ocean Treasures Auction ends, I can have a sincere meeting with Brother Ling. Is that possible?" After he finished speaking, the short and fat cultivator stared at Ling Dong, waiting for his answer.
Ling Dong was startled. Although he did not understand what the short and stout martial artist wanted, Ling Dong was not a submissive person. He immediately laughed and said, "Since Brother Ling is sincerely inviting me, Ling Ling will definitely go!"
"Good!" The short and stout martial artist's face suddenly lit up. "After the Artifact Auction, I will respectfully await Brother Ling's arrival. I only hope that Brother Ling will not be too scared to come after hearing my name!"
After saying this, the short and stout martial artist did not wait for Ling Dong to reply. He extended his hand and invited Ling Dong, "The Artifact Auction has already begun. Brother Ling, please!" After saying this, the short and stout martial artist did not wait for Ling Dong. He turned around and strode towards the underground tunnel. The short and stout martial artist's attendant handed a jade talisman to Ling Dong.
While Ling Dong's head was filled with confusion, Ling Dong followed the short and stout martial artist and the Thirteen Sea Subduing Eagles that circled around him. They walked all the way to the auction site of the Artifact Auction.
It could be seen that the defenses of the Artifact Auction were extremely strict. In the short thousand-meter-long underground tunnel, there were actually four activated defensive formations. There were specialized martial artists guarding each area. They would only let people in after checking the jade talisman.
In Ling Dong's opinion, the defensive power of each of these four defensive formations was stronger than the last. Perhaps even a powerful existence at the peak of the Star Monarch Realm would be blocked for a while. Not to mention the defensive power of other people.
When entering the auction site of the Artifact Auction, another checkpoint appeared. However, this checkpoint was mainly for collecting Reiki from martial artists. It was based on the price of the jade talisman. Every jade talisman was sold for five hundred thousand medium grade Reiki.
In their words, this was a guarantee to prevent people from maliciously increasing the price. If a martial artist obtained a treasure, they could use the five hundred thousand medium grade Reiki to offset the loss. If a martial artist did not obtain a treasure, they could use the jade talisman to return the five hundred thousand medium grade Reiki.
However, if a martial artist obtained a treasure at a higher price and was unable to pay the Reiki or did not want the treasure for other reasons, the five hundred thousand medium grade Reiki would be confiscated.
No matter where a martial artist came from, five hundred thousand medium grade Reiki was not a small sum. Ling Dong welcomed this and paid it without any objections.
This was because the short and fat martial artist in front of him, who was called "Uncle," had also paid the Reiki. Presumably, this martial artist was not trying to rip off his guest.
Don't be fooled by the ordinary-looking passageway. The two sides of the passageway were filled with huge black rocks that were engraved with various colored runes. At this moment, it was already covered with a thin layer of azure energy. However, after passing through the entrance of the Guaranteed Crystal, Ling Dong's eyes suddenly lit up.
A magnificent hall appeared in front of Ling Dong. It was surrounded by all kinds of coral and sea stones. The most realistic thing was that blue light flowed slowly around the hall. At first glance, it looked like he had stepped into the bottom of the sea.
Looking up, the words "Sea Suppressing Dragon Palace" were written on the hall's flat forehead. Together with the strange sea scenery, it made one feel like they were in a dragon palace at the bottom of the sea.
The interior of the Sea Suppressing Dragon Palace was the same as most auction houses, but the decorations revealed a sense of the sea. Perhaps because of the special care of the short and fat martial artist, although Ling Dong was not arranged to enter the few VIP rooms, he was arranged to sit at a table on the second floor. Compared with the messy seats on the first floor, it was much better.
At this time, the hall on the first floor was already filled with all kinds of cultivators. The tables on the second floor were also almost filled. Just as Ling Dong was looking around, a gaze made Ling Dong raise his head slightly.
The short and fat martial artist, who was stepping onto the third floor, was cupping his hands in greeting to Ling Dong. After seeing Ling Dong raise his head, the short and fat martial artist smiled and walked into a VIP room.
Ling Dong saw that wherever the short and fat martial artist passed, the few tables on the third floor were full of guests. They all stood up with a respectful look.
This caused Ling Dong's brows to furrow once again as he pondered.
The short and fat martial artist conveyed several information to Ling Dong. He knew Ling Dong and had an old relationship with him. He also hated Ling Dong. Moreover, this short and fat martial artist was the "boss" of the Sea Suppressing Alliance.
According to Shopkeeper Miao, the Sea Suppressing Alliance was established by the Liao Province's number one faction, the Sea Suppressing Tower. Under normal circumstances, the boss of the Sea Suppressing Alliance would definitely be a top existence in the Liao Province's number one faction, the Sea Suppressing Tower.
Moreover, the short and fat martial artist's Soul Power was even stronger than Ling Dong's. However, he knew Ling Dong and Ling Dong did not know him.
"Could it be him?" After carefully pondering for a while, Ling Dong's heart suddenly jolted as he thought of a possibility.
Ling Dong thought of the silver-haired, poisonous Bai Han who had fought with him in Xilou City. After a careful comparison, Ling Dong found that the silver-haired, poisonous Bai Han completely matched the abnormalities that Ling Dong had summarized.
First of all, the only person who had an old relationship with Ling Dong in the Liao Province was Silver-haired Bai Han. Moreover, Ling Dong had destroyed Silver-haired Bai Han's physical body. This explained why Silver-haired Bai Han hated Ling Dong to the bone.
Moreover, after Silver-haired Bai Han's Star Soul escaped and found a good physical body to possess, there was a strange situation where he knew Ling Dong and Ling Dong did not know him.
What was even more coincidental was that Silver-haired Bai Han was the young master of the Sea Suppressing Tower, the number one faction in the Liao Province. He completely matched the identity of the "boss". His Soul Power was even stronger than Ling Dong's.
Thinking of this, Ling Dong was almost 99% sure that the short and fat martial artist was the young master of the Sea Suppressing Tower, the number one faction in the Liao Province whose physical body he had destroyed with his iron fist.
However, what puzzled Ling Dong was that under normal circumstances, Ling Dong, the person who had destroyed Silver-haired Bai Han's physical body, should be Silver-haired Bai Han's mortal enemy.
When encountering an enemy, not to mention helping the enemy settle the trouble, Ling Dong's matter just now would have caused any normal person to rush in and immediately gang up on Ling Dong to seek revenge.
However, the short and fat martial artist whom Ling Dong suspected to be Silver-haired Bai Han not only settled the trouble for Ling Dong, but also gave Ling Dong a lot of face. After that, the short and fat martial artist did not make things difficult for Ling Dong at all.
This situation was extremely abnormal. It was so abnormal that Ling Dong could not understand it. This was also why Ling Dong could not be completely sure that the short and fat martial artist was Silver-haired Bai Han.
Furthermore, if the short and fat martial artist had not directly said that he wanted to invite Ling Dong to meet him after the Sea Treasures Auction, Ling Dong would have suspected that there might be an even bigger trap in the Sea Treasures Auction.
This matter was really too strange, to the point that Ling Dong's state of mind was somewhat unsettled.
Clang!
Just as Ling Dong was deep in thought, the clear sound of a bell suddenly rang out from the auction stage, drawing Ling Dong's attention back to the auction hall.
"Everyone, please welcome the Deputy Chief of the Sea Suppressing Alliance, Chief Bai Han, the organizer of the Sea Treasures Auction, to strike the first hammer of this year's Sea Treasures Auction!" After a brief introduction, the host announced loudly. The local martial artists of Liao Province immediately applauded with all their might, and thunderous applause immediately rang out.
Ling Dong instantly straightened his body and stared fixedly at the auction stage. It was time to verify whether his deduction was true or false.
After the applause died down, the curtains on the auction stage opened, and a figure walked out slowly.
When he saw the dissolute short fatty waving his fan walk up the auction stage in an extremely strange manner, Ling Dong's expression abruptly turned incomparably strange!
"It really is him!"
Although Silver-haired Bai Han, who had transformed into a short and fat man, pretended to be cool and unrestrained, Ling Dong's thoughts were already a little messy.
Ling Dong felt that his brain was not enough to process this. This Silver-haired Bai Han was actually repaying kindness with enmity. What exactly was he trying to do? This extremely strange situation made Ling Dong feel inexplicably uneasy from the bottom of his heart!
"Distinguished guests from all over the world, I am Bai Han, the Deputy Chief of the Sea Suppressing Alliance. Actually, I am here today, and I have no other intentions. It's just that a few days ago, heh, I unfortunately encountered a great disaster. Now, I am here to show my face in front of the men of Liao Province! From now on, Silver-haired and Silver-hearted Bai Han is me! "
"Alright, I know that you don't have any intention of appreciating me. I wish you all the best in buying the treasures you like. Let's begin the auction!" The last sentence was said to the host.
After he finished speaking, the short and fat Silver-haired Bai Han waved his folding fan and left in a dissolute manner. The moment he turned around, he flashed a strange smile at the dumbfounded Ling Dong!
"Damn it, what exactly is going on …" Ling Dong muttered silently.
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