Chapter 87: The Auction Begins!-Mass Job Change: My Skills Are All Forbidden Spells with a Ten Thousand Times Boost(By the banks of the Ruoshui River, the wine cups drift along the gentle current.)

"Mr. Lin, your relationship with Manager Liu must be quite extraordinary. To have him vouch for you with his own reputation—such a thing has never happened before," Xiao Tao remarked, puzzled.

Lin Han replied, "It's nothing special. We're just personally acquainted and have closed a few major deals together."

...If you had sold him several legendary items, countless gold and silver-tier gear, your relationship with him would be this good as well. All of it is built on mutual interest. Just the equipment Lin Han sold to Manager Liu had already brought Liu immense profits, not to mention the many items he'd purchased from the trading market. It was almost as if Lin Han alone could sustain half the marketplace.

With gentle admiration, Xiao Tao said, "Mr. Lin, you truly are a remarkable young man. Not only are you the top scholar of our Huiyue City at such a young age, but you also possess such insight in business. I wonder what kind of woman would ever be worthy of you."

"A woman can only slow down my punch..."

...

For a moment, Xiao Tao was at a loss for words. In all her years in the business, having met countless magnates and even members of established professional families, she had never encountered a response like that. Still, she maintained her smile and said, "Mr. Lin, you certainly are devoted to your career."

Just then, the auction hall's lights began to flicker and converge toward the center. Xiao Tao explained, "The auction is starting."

"In previous years, the auction was never organized so meticulously. It's only because two legendary items have appeared in Huiyue City that this year's Millennium Mall Auction is so grand. Numerous prominent families have sent representatives."

"That also explains why this year's VIP seats are so scarce—they've all been claimed by those families. It shows how much Manager Liu values you, reserving a top-tier seat especially for you."

Lin Han asked, "Granted, there are two legendary items, but shouldn't they be sent to the headquarters' auction for greater security? Why hold it here?"

Xiao Tao patiently explained, "It's related to recent events in Huiyue City. After that powerful figure intervened twice, the whole city has been uneasy. The headquarters is worried about encountering him on the road—if a fight broke out, it would be a loss for Millennium Mall."

"So instead, they dispatched experts to oversee Huiyue City directly. They've brought many treasures for this event, making this Millennium Mall Auction especially magnificent."

"It's also a way to help Huiyue City rejuvenate its stagnant economy," she added. Listening to her, Lin Han understood: on one hand, they wanted to protect their goods, and on the other, they were doing the Empire a favor, aiding economic recovery.

This auction had drawn people from all over the country to Huiyue City, indeed boosting its economy. Meanwhile, Yan Yun City could only look on with envy. Though it suffered destruction as well, it did not receive such treatment.

"It seems Millennium Mall and the Empire have built a solid economic structure," Lin Han praised. For a company to prosper, it must cooperate with the Empire's development—only then can it enjoy sustained growth. Clearly, Millennium Mall understood this principle.

"It's mutual, really," Xiao Tao replied with a smile. "The Empire finds us useful, and we benefit from the Empire. Thus, this system naturally formed."

Lin Han nodded, his gaze shifting to the center of the auction hall, where a woman in a cheongsam gracefully stepped onto the stage, exuding poise and elegance.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to the Huiyue City Millennium Mall Auction. I am your auctioneer, Xiao Yun."

"You can rest assured about our security. There is currently a Supreme-level warrior stationed here, providing the highest degree of protection for everyone."

At these words, the crowd on the first floor stirred.

"Supreme-level?!"

"My goodness, Millennium Mall is really pulling out all the stops—stationing a Supreme-level expert here! Who would dare cause trouble now?"

"In my entire life, I've never seen a Supreme-level warrior. I never thought I'd be protected by one!"

"Incredible! No wonder Millennium Mall enjoys such a stellar reputation—it’s well deserved!"

Even Lin Han was surprised. "I didn't expect Millennium Mall to place such importance on this auction."

"Naturally," Xiao Tao replied. "The treasures here aren’t limited to just those two legendary items—there are other valuable artifacts as well."

"Of course, strong guardians are needed. As long as the treasures remain in Huiyue City, we will protect them for three days. Once they leave Huiyue City, our responsibility ends. This has been our rule ever since the auctions began."

Lin Han laughed, "With a Supreme-level guardian here, I doubt anyone has the nerve to try anything."

"That's right. Besides, some Saint-level experts may not be interested in legendary items, so they wouldn’t risk offending Millennium Mall by making a move."

"So, as long as you’re in Huiyue City, we can guarantee your safety."

Listening to Xiao Tao, Lin Han remarked, "Remarkably thorough."

Meanwhile, the auctioneer continued, "All funds registered with Millennium Mall have now been verified and entered. You may bid within your available balance. If you wish to increase your funds, please contact our staff."

"If you win a bid but fail to pay, your reputation with Millennium Mall will suffer, affecting your ability to purchase goods in the future."

"Of course, this policy applies to Millennium Mall branches worldwide."

"If there are no further questions, let us begin the auction."

Xiao Yun stepped back as a platform rose at the front, revealing a box-shaped item.

"This treasure is called the Steel Bracer, crafted from the hide of a Steel-Patterned Tiger. Its quality is Gold-tier. Wearing it increases stamina by ten percent, and if worn with equipment that has a shield value, that too will receive the same boost. This is a high-grade Gold-tier item!"

"The starting bid is one million two hundred thousand, with increments of one hundred thousand per round."

"Let the bidding begin!"