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Chen Xuanfeng nodded, his mind racing, and suddenly a new idea struck him.

At this moment, the auction for the rare twin high elves had begun. Due to the extreme rarity of such twins and their exquisite training and beauty, the bidding price soared rapidly from the starting bid of one hundred thousand gold coins, quickly climbing to one million gold coins, and then to one and a half million.

However, the bidders present were all shrewd individuals who had a clear estimation of the item's value. At this price point, it was essentially the limit for the twin high elf sisters. Those still bidding were individuals with a particular fondness for high elves, but the increments had slowed from tens of thousands to mere thousands.

"Two million," Chen Xuanfeng suddenly entered the bidding, much to Jin Luosha's surprise.

Just as many thought the auction was nearing its conclusion, Chen Xuanfeng intervened, pushing the price up by several tens of thousands of gold coins. At this point, the original bidders decided to back out, as they believed the twin high elf sisters, while beautiful and unique, were not worth such a high price. Chen Xuanfeng, however, had his own plans, focusing not on the charm of the high elf maidens but on their potential value, hence he did not hesitate to bid high.

This scenario was not uncommon. When an item held special significance for a particular individual, that person would often bid far beyond the item's normal value. Others would then step back, not wanting to cause conflict, as maintaining good relations was beneficial for all. After all, who knew if they might find themselves in a similar situation one day?

Just as everyone thought the matter was settled, another voice rang out.

"Two million one hundred thousand."

The speaker was a middle-aged man with a calm and pleasant voice, though his appearance was completely concealed by a wig, mask, and formal attire. The magic array in the ballroom masked his energy fluctuations, but Chen Xuanfeng could still sense the man's formidable power, at least on par with the "King of the Undead."

"Two million three hundred thousand," Chen Xuanfeng continued to raise the bid.

"Two million four hundred thousand," the middle-aged man did not relent.

The bidding then became a duel between Chen Xuanfeng and the man. However, with the entire Fontainebleau at his back, the werewolf was unlikely to lose in such a competition. After the price reached four million, the man finally gave up.

With the efficient services of the dark auction, Chen Xuanfeng quickly completed the magical contracts for the two high elf maidens. Taking the pair, who had been stripped of their will and now only knew to obediently call him "Master," Chen Xuanfeng led Jin Luosha, who looked somewhat aggrieved, and concluded his visit to the auction.

"Brother, you..." Jin Luosha finally couldn't hold back her question as they rode back in the carriage, "Do you think high elves are more beautiful than humans?"

"Haha, under normal circumstances, high elves do have an advantage in appearance. But compared to Jin Luosha, even high elves can only admire and envy your beauty. Moreover, your essence and spirit transcend the boundaries of aesthetic judgment, capable of enchanting any creature," Chen Xuanfeng naturally understood the girl's concerns and replied with a smile.

"Then... why did you... want to..."

"Why did I buy those sisters?" The werewolf gently stroked the human girl's hair a couple of times before softly answering, "I don't value them for who they are; otherwise, they wouldn't be worth so much. What I truly need is a high elf of pure bloodline with absolute obedience, to use her for a certain task. Don't forget, the ultimate destination of our journey is the elven kingdom."

"Ah, the elven kingdom. Brother, are you planning to use this elf as a bridge to contact the high elves? I'm so sorry, Brother, Jin Luosha is so foolish for not realizing such an important matter and doubting you." Hearing the good news, the girl couldn't help but smile, hugging Chen Xuanfeng's arm in apology before asking, "But, Brother, how do you plan to do it?"

"The specific method will have to be tested. If I'm wrong, so be it. But if it succeeds, the benefits will far exceed what can be measured in gold coins," Chen Xuanfeng glanced at the twin sisters seated behind them.

As they spoke, their carriage suddenly came to a halt.

A calm and pleasant middle-aged man's voice sounded from outside.

"Apologies for the disturbance, but could you come out for a chat?"

Chapter 26: The Eagle Banner Flutters in the Night City

"Golden City" was hailed as the Mainland's premier consumer metropolis, and its infrastructure was indeed exceptional.

The orderly streets, smooth and clean roads, and efficient drainage systems were just the beginning. The thousands of mercury lamps lining the main thoroughfares alone were worth over ten million gold coins, making the city a brilliantly lit, sleepless metropolis.

At this moment, in front of Chen Xuanfeng's carriage stood a man in a white formal suit, riding a white horse. Under the light of the mercury lamps, his figure was clearly visible, though his face was obscured by a mask.

From the man's voice and attire, Chen Xuanfeng could confirm that this was the same person who had competed with him for the twin high elf sisters at the dark auction.

Chen Xuanfeng stepped out of the carriage, frowning slightly as he asked, "Sir, you've openly blocked our carriage and concealed your face. What exactly do you want?"

The man smiled, removing his mask as he replied, "My apologies, I was in a hurry and acted rudely."

As the mask came off, the man's voice changed from the calm tone of a middle-aged man to the clear, youthful voice of a young man.

The newcomer appeared to be in his twenties, with long silver hair, jade-like eyes, and a handsome, elegant appearance. His posture was upright and proud, exuding a sense of standing at the pinnacle. Even Chen Xuanfeng had to admit that this man possessed a demeanor reminiscent of his former master, Huang Yaoshi—a blend of profound wisdom, innate pride, and a transcendent calm.