A few days later, at the Demon Capital Airport.


    Su Yuan walked out of the airport hall amidst the crowd and quickly spotted a young man with striking red hair, standing with arms crossed at the airport exit.


    "Sorry to keep you waiting." Su Yuan walked over with large strides.


    "No worries, I just got here myself." Geng Qiuyi waved it off nonchalantly, "But you really are like a Divine Dragon, showing your head without the tail. It’s been a long time without a word from you. If I hadn’t heard from people that you left the academy, I was about to head straight to your Demon Capital Academy to find you!"


    "I’ve been out cultivating lately. My apologies." Su Yuan apologized and then asked curiously, "By the way, who told you that I wasn’t at the academy?"


    Who told me?...


    Geng Qiuyi’s expression froze slightly. He rubbed his chin and mumbled, "I just happened to have a friend at the Demon Capital Academy. Maybe you’re so famous that he happened to know... By the way, did you see the information I sent you earlier?"


    Su Yuan was also puzzled. Not many people should know his whereabouts, at most the people in the top class.


    After all, he had taken nearly a month off and missed three small classes.


    But seeing Geng Qiuyi get to the point, Su Yuan immediately collected his thoughts and nodded, "I got the gist of it. About the auction, right?"


    "That’s right. The Beidou Consortium is holding an auction, divided into primary and high stages.


    The high stage is set for experts above Shining Star level, with the minimum requirement being Shining Star level, which has nothing to do with us.


    But even the primary stage has blue-grade Star Cards, Star Devices, and some rare third-level materials!


    According to the preview information released earlier, there’s a significant piece of Phoenix Nirvana Stone that’s enough to forge two weapons!"


    Su Yuan asked, "How valuable is the Phoenix Nirvana Stone? Do you think we can win the bid?"


    Geng Qiuyi laughed, "Fire element materials are relatively expensive due to their demand.


    But no matter what, materials are still materials. They are usually much cheaper than ready-made Star Devices!


    Don’t worry, I’ve prepared plenty of Silver Stage Star Cores. Exchanging them for Star Stones should be enough to win the bid!"


    Su Yuan nodded. Although Geng Qiuyi had broken through to Silver stage less than half a year ago, as the top genius of the South Pole Academy, his strength was not weak.


    It seemed that in the past few months since his breakthrough, Geng Qiuyi’s resources had continually increased.


    "By the way, are you sure you don’t need me to put in money this time?" Su Yuan asked with a smile.


    Geng Qiuyi waved his hand immediately, "Of course not!"


    Geng Qiuyi had already settled earlier that he would cover the cost of this auction for the Phoenix Nirvana Stone, considering it repayment for the favor Su Yuan did in the Molten Lava Cave.


    Su Yuan laughed, "Alright, since Mr. Geng is so generous, I’ll thank you in advance!"


    Being flattered by Su Yuan, Geng Qiuyi suddenly felt a bit uneasy.


    After all, it was an auction, and there could be many variables. They might have to spend several times more if they encountered someone who needed it.


    But since he had already boasted, Geng Qiuyi could only grit his teeth and nod, secretly praying that the auction would go smoothly and that he wouldn’t end up spending everything in vain...


    "Let’s go, first we need to get the tickets for the primary stage of the auction." Geng Qiuyi called out.


    Su Yuan nodded, "Alright!"


    In front of the Tianshu Hotel, a property of the Beidou Consortium, at the center of Demon Capital.


    "This hotel is really luxurious..."


    Su Yuan and Geng Qiuyi got out of the taxi and looked at the grand, magnificent hotel in front of them with amazement.


    The two walked through the revolving door into the hotel lobby, where information about the auction was displayed on a signboard nearby.


    Su Yuan and Geng Qiuyi carefully checked it out.


    "Excuse me, gentlemen, are you here for the Beidou Consortium’s auction tomorrow?" At this moment, a pretty female receptionist approached them.


    Then, Manager Wang turned to Su Yuan and said, "This auction does not allow accompanying guests. We need to verify this guest’s eligibility as well."


    Su Yuan nodded and released the Concealing Breath effect, revealing his Star Power.


    "Only Bronze Middle Stage?" A flash of surprise appeared in Manager Wang’s eyes.


    Initially, seeing Geng Qiuyi and Su Yuan come together, Manager Wang assumed they were of similar realm. He didn’t expect Su Yuan to be only Bronze Middle Stage.


    Su Yuan said, "I don’t have Star Stones either. Could you please help retrieve some Star Cores for me?"


    Manager Wang nodded loosely, "Hmm, take them out."


    Su Yuan nodded, and with a flash from his ring, numerous Star Cores appeared on the table. Both Geng Qiuyi and Manager Wang’s eyes widened in surprise...


    "42!" Manager Wang exclaimed.


    Geng Qiuyi took a deep breath and turned to Su Yuan, looking at him like a monster.


    Did we get it wrong?


    Am I the one at the Silver Stage, or are you?


    How could a Bronze Middle Stage kill so many Silver Star Beasts? That’s insane!


    ...


    Manager Wang was also speechless for a moment, but he quickly composed himself and started inspecting each Star Core.


    "5 Silver High Stage Star Cores, totaling 540 cent Star Stones."


    "13 Silver Middle Stage Star Cores, totaling 936 cent Star Stones."


    "24 Silver Early Stage Star Cores, totaling 1080 cent Star Stones."


    "42 Star Cores, totaling 2556 cent Star Stones!"


    Manager Wang looked at Su Yuan in amazement. A Bronze Middle Stage, yet possessing more than two thousand cent Star Stones!


    Su Yuan nodded in satisfaction.


    Manager Wang handed the Star Stones to Su Yuan, helped them complete the registration, and provided two entry tickets.


    Handing over the tickets, Manager Wang said courteously, "The primary stage of the auction begins at 2 PM tomorrow. The tickets are valid only for the bearer. We look forward to seeing you, young talents."


    Su Yuan smiled, "We will be there. Thanks for your help today."


    Manager Wang waved his hand, "Oh, it’s nothing. It’s my duty."


    Su Yuan and Geng Qiuyi didn’t say much more. They got up and left together.


    "Su Yuan..."


    After the two left, Manager Wang silently pondered over their registration information.


    The most famous names among this generation in Demon City were Ji Xuan and Wen Chenwei. He hadn’t heard of a Su Yuan.


    Concealing Breath Entry-level, but a Bronze Middle Stage has hunted over forty Silver Star Beasts... Could he be a talented warrior from another region?


    Otherwise, I wouldn’t have never heard of such strength.


    Manager Wang contemplated for a moment and then reported the matter as intelligence.


    Monitoring and investing in potential young talents, as well as recruiting them, were essential for major consortiums to maintain their strength.


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    This was also why Manager Wang had become more courteous; the consortium valued the future and longevity.


    Top-tier talents were far more valuable than someone like him, who was nearing middle age with exhausted potential.