Without a trace of energy leakage, the entire object was crystal clear and radiated red light. The moment the sacred-tier magic core appeared, several people instantly felt the fire element in the air around them fluctuate more violently than before.
Observing the sacred-tier fire magic core in Ye Han's hand, the elderly man excitedly stepped forward, hesitating to speak, his eyes shining with eagerness.
"Go, close the door and activate the barrier," the elder quickly recovered from his excitement and hurriedly instructed the service staff behind him.
Today, due to the auction of the continent's ninth-ranked weapon and some other valuable items, many nobles and powerful individuals had arrived early at the auction house, waiting to bid. To avoid unnecessary trouble, the elder decided to activate the barrier here, isolating any prying eyes.
The staff quickly followed the elder's instructions, closing the door and activating the barrier. However, Ye Han did not sense the presence of the barrier and looked around with a hint of confusion.
The elder, noticing Ye Han's confusion, explained, "Please rest assured, young friend. We have no ulterior motives. This is merely to prevent some prying eyes and to maintain the confidentiality of your identity."
"I don't doubt your sincerity, but why can't I sense this barrier?" Ye Han said indifferently, continuously scanning his surroundings.
"Hehe, this barrier is integrated with our Camilla Auction House. Its only purpose is to prevent detection and has no other functions," the elder explained with a smile.
"Oh, then please appraise it," Ye Han said, handing over the magic core to the elder. The elder carefully took it and went to a table behind him to begin the appraisal.
Taking advantage of the time, Ye Han extended his spiritual power around the room. However, under his perception, he found no barrier obstructing him but rather an extension into the void.
Ye Han retracted his spiritual power, admiring the person who had set up such a barrier. If there were obstructions, it would indicate something significant was hidden here. But now, the spiritual power extended without hindrance, sensing only the void, naturally not attracting attention.
"Sacred-tier, indeed a sacred-tier, and an unabsorbed one at that," the elder said excitedly after a moment.
"Young friend, are you really planning to auction this sacred-tier magic core?" the elder asked, returning the core to Ye Han with reluctance after calming down.
"Yes, I don't need it now, and keeping it with me might attract robbery," Ye Han said casually, taking back the magic core and storing it in his ring.
"Hehe," the elder smiled gently, thoroughly examining Ye Han. A hint of surprise quickly flashed across his face.
"Go call the boss," the elder instructed a staff member behind him. "Wait, you know how to explain this, right?" he asked as the staff member was about to leave the room.
"I know."
"Alright, you don't have much time."
"Come, young friend, have a seat," the elder said with a smile. Ye Han sat on the sofa pointed out by the elder, waiting for the arrival of the auction house's owner.
Soon, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. Moments later, a middle-aged man with a noble aura, accompanied by several guards, appeared at the door.
"Mr. Ge, did you clearly appraise it?" the man asked eagerly upon entering. The auction of a sacred-tier magic core was a significant event. Since taking over the auction house, he had never encountered such a valuable item.
"Boss, it's true, a sacred-tier magic core, and an unabsorbed one at that," the elder replied with a smile, glancing at Ye Han sitting on the sofa.
"Haha, this must be the young brother's item," said Penelope, the owner of the Camilla Auction House, understanding Mr. Ge's glance.
"Yes, it's the sacred-tier magic core I want to auction," Ye Han said without standing up. Penelope, far from being angry, smiled even more broadly.
To elevate the Camilla Auction House to the next level was extremely challenging. Without items that could attract the attention of the great nobles and powerful individuals, it would be impossible to rise further and might even decline in the competitive market.
That's why Penelope didn't mind Ye Han's behavior. As for the ninth-ranked weapon, it would only attract the attention of those below the sacred-tier. Sacred-tier and above were only interested in sacred weapons and sacred-tier magic cores.
"May I see it?" Penelope asked hopefully. Even as the owner of the Camilla Auction House, he had never seen a sacred-tier magic core.
Ye Han, without saying much, took out the magic core again and handed it to Penelope. Penelope took it, examining it carefully, his smile growing broader.
"
Boss, how will this magic core be auctioned?" Ye Han asked, aware of the item's value and not wanting to be taken advantage of.
"You really want to auction it?" Penelope asked again, probing.
"Yes," Ye Han replied firmly, not making a big deal of it.
"Good, since you've chosen our Camilla Auction House, I'll definitely get you a good price," Penelope said, then instructed a guard, "Go, inform the auction commentator about this. Also, put up a sign at the entrance of the hall and notify the city lord. Tell him beforehand and ask for his help to spread this news throughout Myatt City within an hour."
Thinking about how the Camilla Auction House under his management would once again resound across the continent after tonight, Penelope was excited, imagining the auction house's fame spreading across the land.
"If only he had come a few days earlier for more publicity, we could have attracted more sacred-tier powerhouses," Penelope thought with a hint of disappointment.
"Tonight, we have our biggest auction in years. We'll auction it as the final item tonight. The lack of publicity might affect your benefits," Penelope explained to Ye Han.
"It's okay, I just want to know how much this magic core might sell for."
"Hehe, fire-type magic cores are always in high demand. The price will naturally not be low," Penelope gave a vague answer, uncertain of the core's value.
"That's good. I heard there are other items tonight. Can I..."
"Of course."
"Then, can you find me a quiet place? I'm not used to being in crowded places."
"Sure, we have VIP rooms, specially prepared for nobles."
"Okay, I'll leave the magic core with you. I'm a bit tired," Ye Han said, wanting to avoid further discussion about the core.
"Alright, take this gentleman to rest. Please invite him to VIP Box No. 5 when the auction starts tonight," Penelope instructed the initial staff member, who then escorted Ye Han away.
"Mr. Ge, what do you think?" Penelope respectfully asked the appraiser after Ye Han left.
"I can't tell. Although he only showed the strength of a fifth-order swordsman, I'm sure he's not just that. His composure alone is not something ordinary people can match," Mr. Ge said seriously.
"Hehe, no matter what, he has brought new development to our Camilla Auction House, hasn't he?" Mr. Ge said with a smile, having regained his composure.
In recent months, many powerful individuals and influential forces had appeared in Myatt City, so the behavior of Ye Han didn't seem unusual. There are many secret techniques on the continent to conceal one's strength.
Ye Han was escorted by the staff to the VIP resting area and left alone. However, while Ye Han rested, his actions stirred up a storm in the outside world. The news that the Camilla Auction House would auction a fire-type sacred-tier magic core tonight spread quickly throughout Myatt City. Major families began to gather funds, preparing for the auction of the sacred-tier magic core.