Chapter 90: The Third Ruin, Fragments!-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.)

"Thirty-eight million!"

"VIP666 has bid thirty-eight million!"

Just a few seconds later, Xiao Yun’s earpiece transmitted another voice: "VIP888 has bid forty million!"

Ma Tianxing growled in anger, "That guy is deliberately trying to go against our Ma family!"

"Little brother, our estimate for this fragment’s value is up to eighty million. It’s far beyond what the other clans should reasonably afford, so we must get this fragment at any cost."

"Let him flaunt for a while longer. It’s not us who should be anxious."

Ma Tianxin, seasoned and calm, gazed at the glass pane marked VIP888, thinking, "Who on earth is sitting across from us, targeting the Ma family so aggressively for these two items? Is he not afraid of our retaliation afterwards?"

At that moment, the man in VIP883 pressed the button and said, "Forty million!"

"Damn, another contender! Now it’s a three-way standoff!"

"These great families really have deep pockets!"

"You know nothing—this is the key to Ruin No. 3. We’re out of their league, so we can’t fathom what they truly desire. But for these clans, it’s a treasure capable of nurturing outstanding young talents!"

"I just can’t wrap my head around it!"

Lin Han looked toward VIP883, but all he saw was a glare—nothing visible. That was the case for others, but Lin Han possessed the Eye of Providence; no obstacle could hinder him.

"Xiao Tao, raise the bid to forty-five million," Lin Han said softly. He was determined to acquire this fragment of Ruin No. 3. What he cared about was the opportunity it held.

As for the equipment he might obtain, he cared little. With the Ten-Thousandfold Enhancement System at his disposal, any equipment was within his reach, but the opportunity within the fragment was a different matter entirely.

That was the true prize.

"VIP888 has raised the bid again—forty-five million! Any further bids?"

Ma Tianxin frowned. "Such frequent and substantial raises—either this person is determined to get it with a hefty budget, or he’s running out of money and trying to intimidate us!"

"Sister, what should we do?"

"This item must be brought back to the clan. Otherwise, that matter will be difficult to handle. Raise the bid—this time, go straight to fifty million!"

Listening to Ma Tianxin, Ma Tianxing pressed the button. "Fifty million!"

"Fifty million! VIP666 has bid fifty million!" Xiao Yun announced excitedly, then looked expectantly toward VIP888 and VIP883, hoping for another high bid.

At that moment, the man sitting in VIP883 rose, pressed a button, and the glass before him slid upward and vanished, revealing his face to all.

He clasped his hands and declared, "Young Master Ma Tianxing, it seems your Ma family is set on obtaining this treasure. Our Li family will withdraw from the competition."

Immediately afterward, the glass in VIP666 was raised as well. Ma Tianxing returned the gesture, saying, "Thank you, Brother Li. When we return, I’ll definitely invite you for drinks."

Li Changqi smiled mildly, then caught sight of the young woman beside Ma Tianxing and quickly addressed her: "I hadn’t expected the Ma family to value this fragment of Ruin No. 3 so highly, and for Miss Ma Tianxin to attend in person."

"I apologize for not greeting you personally, Miss Ma Tianxin."

Ma Tianxin replied coolly, "You exaggerate, Young Master Li. I should have come to greet you myself. How is Elder Li’s health lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Ma Tianxin. Grandfather has been in excellent health."

Li Changqi spoke courteously.

"Since Brother Li has withdrawn, I wonder if the guest in VIP888 will continue to compete with us?" Ma Tianxing looked toward Lin Han’s room, his words tinged with impatience.

Just then, Xiao Tao spoke, "Mr. Lin, this is the Ma family, one of the five great clans, holding considerable power in our empire. The one speaking to you is Ma Tianxing, the fourth young master, and beside him is Ma Tianxin, the second daughter. Both are among the most exceptional in their generation."

"These two aren’t to be antagonized. Why not let them have the fragment of Ruin No. 3?"

Lin Han pondered for a moment at Xiao Tao’s words.

Great families, huh?

He’d long heard that some clans had ways to ensure their children inherited their professions, allowing their lineages to flourish perpetually.

It seemed the Ma family was one such clan.

...

"It’s actually the Ma and Li families!"

"Among the five great clans, both Ma and Li have shown up. The other three haven’t appeared—could the VIP888 room belong to one of the remaining clans?"

"That’s likely. Only the other great clans can stand against the Ma family."

"Now that the Li family has withdrawn and the Ma family has bid fifty million, I expect the other will drop out too."

"Though the fragment from Ruin No. 3 is precious, it’s not worth offending the Ma family."

"I thought the drama would continue, but now things have settled."

"This is how great families weigh their interests."

Ma Tianxin let out a sigh of relief and said, "It seems our opponent has given up. After all, risking our wrath isn’t worth it."

"That kid is sensible. Those who cross the Ma family never fare well," Ma Tianxing sneered.

"Auctioneer, what are you waiting for? No one’s bidding—why haven’t you struck the gavel?"

Xiao Yun quickly regained her composure. "Fifty million, going once!"

"Fifty million, going twice!"

Li Changqi was a bit disappointed; he’d hoped someone would slap the Ma family in the face right here, but it seemed that wouldn’t happen.

"So the Ma family gets it for fifty million—rather unsatisfying!"

Just when everyone was sure no one would raise the bid, Xiao Yun’s earpiece received another message.

"VIP888 has raised the bid to sixty million!"

"What?!"

All eyes turned incredulously toward VIP888.

How was this possible?

The Ma family had already issued such a direct threat, yet someone dared to bid again—and even raised it by ten million!

Li Changqi looked in astonishment toward Lin Han’s room, thinking, "He knows the Ma family is determined to get this fragment, yet still raises the bid—by a full ten million!"

"This isn’t just ignoring the Ma family’s threat; it’s a public slap in the face for Ma Tianxing!"