After getting out of the car, these East Asians looked around warily and headed towards the cruise ship under the protection of a group of black-clad men!

Lin Fan casually glanced at the cruise ship and saw a few foreign strongmen with submachine guns using devices to check these East Asian men before letting them pass.

"What are the East Asians doing here?" Gu Qingcheng raised her Willow Eyebrows, asking curiously.

"Heaven knows what they're up to, but I'll warn you, something big might happen today, and people might die. It's not too late for you to leave now," Lin Fan said in a deep voice.

"Hmph! Don't think you can scare me away with that. Besides, you're here to protect me," Gu Qingcheng lifted her pointed chin proudly.

"Fine! Just don't blame me if you end up dead," Lin Fan said indifferently.

"Even if I die, I'll be your ghost, Lin Fan," Gu Qingcheng replied nonchalantly.

Lin Fan rolled his eyes, too lazy to argue with this crazy woman. Just as he was about to push the car door open, an engine roared loudly, and a fast-moving car zoomed past Lin Fan, the whirlwind tousling his hair wildly!

Zoom~

The screech of tires sliding on the ground sounded. It was a black Lamborghini, and from it stepped a woman wearing a high-top hat and draped in a black cape!

The woman wore a belt around her waist, and her chest wasn't very prominent; if you didn't look closely, you wouldn't see much—it could be concealed by her clothes.

She wore black high-topped boots that made a crisp "pat" sound on the ground, and there must be lethal blades hidden in the soles!

In her hand, she held something resembling a Pharaoh's magic staff. Only one person in the world dared to dress like this; anyone else trying to would have been killed by this woman. She was the unique "Magician," an Emperor's subordinate!

"Could he have come?" Lin Fan squinted his eyes tightly!

Sure enough, another door opened, and a man stepped out wearing a tailcoat, revealing a strong physique.

Nearly 1.9 meters tall, with golden curly hair atop his head, paired with his pale skin, he was an elegant and handsome man—a quintessential English style—handsome enough to make women scream upon seeing him. Anyone who didn't know him would think he was a Prince from a royal family!

One of the three great emperors of the Dark Realm, a natural enemy of the Tyrant, the Emperor, made his appearance!

The Emperor didn't notice Lin Fan and walked arrogantly towards the cruise ship under the Magician's protection. The strongmen on guard dared not stop him, and he soon disappeared from Lin Fan's sight.

Gu Qingcheng glanced at Lin Fan's grave expression and asked with a frown, "Is he the Emperor?"

"It seems many people have been invited to this auction. What exactly is that gemstone?" Lin Fan was filled with curiosity.

Subsequently, Lin Fan no longer hesitated and, along with Gu Qingcheng, boarded the cruise ship. Lin Fan did not reveal his identity, handed over the invitation, and after passing the inspection, successfully boarded the cruise ship!

"Diamond One" is one of the largest cruise ships in the country. It's not only big but also luxurious, with a swimming pool, a stage, a bar, a casino, and more onboard.

Lin Fan encountered many famous world tycoons along the way. At exactly twelve o'clock, the cruise ship emitted a "wooo" sound and began slowly departing from the coastline, marking the start of the auction!

To protect the privacy of the bidders, the auction venue prepared private rooms. The window of each private room was covered with a curtain; through the privacy curtain, one could clearly see outside, but it was difficult for outsiders to see in.

There were six private rooms in total. Lin Fan spent an extra ten thousand to choose a private room, with the Emperor and Magician next to Lin Fan, and those East Asians right next to the Emperor's room.

As soon as Lin Fan and Gu Qingcheng sat down in the private room, a pungent scent of blood wafted from the adjacent room. Because it was so close to Lin Fan, the smell was intense, enough to make a faint-hearted person tremble as if they had entered a slaughterhouse!

"Could those monsters have come too?" Lin Fan furrowed his brows in surprise once again.

Lin Fan was all too familiar with this scent!

Just due to privacy, nobody could see each other's faces; tonight was sure to be a fierce showdown.

An auctioneer dressed provocatively, displaying cleavage and long white legs, walked up to the platform. With a slit in her dress, one could vaguely see her lacy underwear, but the attendees were of high status and didn't react like ruffians.

After saying a few words of thanks, the auctioneer was followed on stage by two young men cautiously carrying a tray covered with colorful silk.

When the silk was lifted, what appeared before everyone was a jade green ring, shining brilliantly under the light, crystal clear.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is a jade ring from a Huaxia Qing Dynasty emperor, later taken by the Eight-Nation Alliance. Not only is it made of top-grade materials, but it also holds extremely high collectible value."

"Wearing it enhances a man's aura and charm, increasing allure over women! The starting price is ten million, with increments no less than one million. Interested guests, please prepare, and let the bidding begin!"

The auctioneer enticed the entire venue with her seductive voice.

"Fifteen million."

"Twenty million."

"Thirty million..."

As soon as the auctioneer finished talking, a few tycoons couldn't resist and began to bid.

But Lin Fan wasn't interested in the jade ring, and neither did the guests in the six private rooms make an offer. Clearly, everyone's target was the same.

In no time, the jade ring was claimed by a tycoon for fifty million.

Next came jewelry passed down from the Ming Dynasty, exquisitely crafted. Gu Qingcheng showed some interest and placed a few bids, but as the price soared to sixty million, she gave up.

Those attending this auction were either wealthy or noble; spending tens of millions for pleasure was nothing to them. Several subsequent auction items were all sold for millions.

As the fifth item was sold, the highlight finally arrived!

Two female attendants pushed a small cart onto the stage, and atop the cart was a delicate wooden box, exuding an enchanting fragrance. Instantly, everyone's eyes were glued to the wooden box, their gazes fervent.

The auctioneer scanned the expressions of everyone present, a satisfied look on her face, and slowly opened the wooden box!

Shhh~

As soon as the box was opened, in the reflection of the light, a blinding ray shone forth.

Inside the wooden box lay a Seven-Colored Stone, but unlike any other, upon closer inspection, you could vaguely see a mist floating above the Seven-Colored Stone, like a freshly steamed bun, emitting steam, very magical!

The auctioneer was just about to introduce it when a stern voice speaking East Asian came from one of the private rooms: "No need for unnecessary words. Just say what the starting price for this Seven-Colored Stone is."

"Certainly, sir."

The auctioneer smiled charmingly and said, "I believe everyone more or less knows the magical aspects of this Seven-Colored Stone. Naturally, precious things require a matching price. The starting price is one hundred million, with minimum increments of ten million!"

"I'll bid two hundred million..."

As the auctioneer's words had barely fallen, a deep voice from the Emperor's adjacent private room immediately called out, it was the Emperor!

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