Chapter 899: Collecting Items from the Backstage

Chapter 899: Chapter 899: Collecting Items from the Backstage

The auction ended on such a high note, leaving many people with a feeling of wanting more. After all, auctions like this are rare and exciting to witness.

"Go find me a mask."

Looking at the maid beside him, whose mouth was agape with shock, Lin Kuang said with a smile.

He didn’t want to become the focus of everyone’s attention, so it was naturally better to conceal himself a bit.

"Ah, ah, yes, yes sir, I’ll get it for you right away."

The maid took a long time to snap back to reality.

After speaking, the maid hurriedly left to fetch a mask for Lin Kuang.

Lin Kuang sat quietly on the sofa, waiting. To be honest, he didn’t really care about the one and a half million low-grade Profound Crystals; after all, his Blue Sea Bracelet was filled with Profound Crystals, and they were all top-grade.

Within just a few minutes, the maid returned, holding a golden mask in her hands.

"Sir, this is the mask you requested. This mask can block divine sense probing.

Once you wear it, no one will be able to see your facial features."

Looking at Lin Kuang in front of her, the maid spoke, her tone tinged with a bit of excitement.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded and put the mask on his head.

"Here, a reward for you."

Speaking, Lin Kuang tossed a middle-grade Profound Crystal to the maid.

Looking at the middle-grade Profound Crystal in her hand, the maid was filled with excitement. After all, this was a middle-grade Profound Crystal, something she might not earn in several months.

"Thank you, thank you, sir."

The maid hurriedly said, her eyes filled with excitement.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang waved his hand with a smile, "It’s alright. Let me ask you, how do I claim the items I won at the auction?"

"Please come with me, I’ll take you backstage to collect them."

The maid quickly replied, her tone very cheerful.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded and followed the maid out.

At this moment, many people hadn’t left yet, wanting to catch a glimpse of Lin Kuang.

Seeing Lin Kuang walk out of the VIP room with a golden mask, many people’s gazes fell on him.

Some even used their divine senses to try and see Lin Kuang’s face, but all were blocked by his mask.

At this point, a young man with a cold expression approached, his icy gaze passing over Lin Kuang, a trace of greed and killing intent flashing in his eyes.

This person was none other than Jin Zhan.

Seeing Jin Zhan’s gaze, Lin Kuang couldn’t help but sneer, not paying him any mind.

Jin Zhan let out a cold snort and turned to leave.

"Friend, be careful of this guy Jin Zhan; he might act against you.

I’m Chang Hu, from the Chang Family in Zhenlin City. We can be friends."

At this moment, Chang Hu walked out of the VIP room, dressed in green, looking around thirty years old, fanning himself with a folding fan, exuding an air of elegance.

"So it’s Brother Chang, I will make friends with Brother Chang."

Lin Kuang said with a smile.

More friends, more paths to tread. Although he wasn’t sure if Chang Hu was sincere, he had no choice but to say so at present.

Upon hearing this, Chang Hu smiled and nodded, then turned to leave.

After Chang Hu left, Lin Kuang followed the maid and left, eventually reaching the backstage area.

Though called backstage, it was merely a series of secret rooms, and Lin Kuang was led by the maid into the first room.

"Sir, please enter; I’ll wait for you outside."

Standing at the door of the secret room, the maid said respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang smiled and nodded, pushed the door open, and stepped inside.

The secret room was very simple, with a few chairs and a desk.

Behind the desk sat a middle-aged man, with a woman standing beside him.

The woman was someone Lin Kuang naturally recognized; she was the auctioneer from the auction, Lan Ji.

As for the man, Lin Kuang didn’t know him, but assumed he was someone high up in Wanbao Tower.

"Friend, please take a seat."

At this moment, the middle-aged man spoke, while Lan Ji looked at Lin Kuang with interest, seemingly trying to discern something about him.

Lin Kuang nodded, pulling a chair to sit across from the middle-aged man.

"Friend, can you remove your mask?

Rest assured, Wanbao Tower will not disclose your identity to anyone."

Looking at the masked Lin Kuang, the middle-aged man said with a smile, clearly curious about Lin Kuang’s identity and appearance.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded again and removed the mask from his head.

Although the middle-aged man and Lan Ji had guessed that Lin Kuang was a young man, they were still somewhat surprised when he revealed his true appearance, as he looked just over twenty years old.

"May I ask your name, friend?"

Looking at Lin Kuang, the middle-aged man asked with a smile.

"I’m Lin Kuang, and may I ask who you are?"

Looking at the man in front of him, Lin Kuang asked with a smile.

"I’m Zhou Ling, a manager of Wanbao Tower, and I’m in charge here."

Looking at Lin Kuang, Zhou Ling said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang nodded with a smile, "Alright, Manager Zhou, where are my items?"

"Of course, they’re right here."

Saying this, Zhou Ling glanced at Lan Ji, "Lan Ji, bring out the items."

Upon hearing this, Lan Ji nodded, waved her hand, and the flying artifact named "Glowing Stream" and the black Dragon Stone appeared before Lin Kuang.

"Mr. Lin, here are the items you wanted, totaling one million five hundred and ninety thousand low-grade Profound Crystals.

However, since it’s your first time here, we’ll charge you one and a half million low-grade Profound Crystals, and the remaining ninety thousand will be considered a gesture of friendship."

Looking at Lin Kuang, Zhou Ling said with a smile.

The Dragon Stone fetching the sky-high price of one and a half million alone meant massive profits for Wanbao Tower, so the ninety thousand shortfall was naturally something Zhou Ling could overlook.

Just as he said, it was a gesture of friendship.

Upon hearing this, Lin Kuang paused for a moment, then nodded with a smile, "Alright, thank you, Manager Zhou."

"It’s no problem."

Zhou Ling replied with a smile.

"Manager Zhou, I don’t have any low-grade Profound Crystals, but I do have this."

Saying this, Lin Kuang took out a top-grade Profound Crystal and placed it in front of Zhou Ling.

"Manager Zhou, how many top-grade Profound Crystals are needed to cover the one and a half million low-grade Profound Crystals?"

Looking at Zhou Ling, Lin Kuang asked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ling was momentarily stunned, then carefully examined the top-grade Profound Crystal in his hand.

Even with Zhou Ling’s composure, he couldn’t help but feel a thrill at the sight of the crystal, let alone Lan Ji standing by.

"I knew Mr. Lin must have top-grade Profound Crystals.

Manager Zhang had already informed me about your exchange of top-grade Profound Crystals.

I won’t overreach; Manager Zhang had offered you a rate of one top-grade Profound Crystal for fifteen thousand low-grade Profound Crystals.

Normally, you would need to pay a hundred top-grade Profound Crystals.

However, the quality of your crystals is excellent, so I’ve decided to charge you ninety-five top-grade Profound Crystals.

I believe this is a very fair price."

Looking at Lin Kuang, Zhou Ling said seriously.