"Are you still not aware of the capabilities of our Treasure Pavilion, Mr. Lu?"
Manager Lin smiled, "Rest assured, it's already taken care of."
Saying this, he made a gesture inviting him to sit down.
Signaling to talk after being seated.
Lu Yuan nodded and then chose a spot near the edge, offering more privacy.
Manager Lin instructed someone to prepare tea and then left, evidently to retrieve the item he needed.
Seeing this, Lu Yuan was in no hurry and gently sipped his tea.
The tea was light in flavor, with a lingering fragrance.
Although he didn't understand tea, he knew it was expensive, beyond the reach of ordinary families.
This was normal; anyone who could reach the sixth floor was either wealthy or noble, so naturally, the Treasure Pavilion would use the finest items for hospitality.
"Mr. Lu, sorry to keep you waiting."
Soon enough, Manager Lin returned, carrying a tray covered with a red cloth: "This is what you wanted, the seller was quite agreeable."
Hearing this, Lu Yuan nodded and said nothing, directly uncovering the red cloth.
On the tray was a square seal.
Not large, about ten inches or so.
Completely black, exuding an ancient aura.
On top was carved a ferocious beast of unknown kind, seemingly staring directly at one, carrying an ominous air.
"Yes, this is it." Lu Yuan glanced at it, very satisfied.
The seal was almost identical to one he had seen in a previous life.
Even the details were flawless.
He could be certain.
"Good."
Manager Lin smiled upon hearing this: "Once the payment is settled, this item will belong to you, Mr. Lu."
"Don't worry." Lu Yuan took out his phone, operated it, and transferred the remaining ten million directly to the Treasure House's account.
Seeing this, Manager Lin poured him another cup of tea and continued: "Mr. Lu, I don't mean to be nosy, but this item exudes a sinister air. Most collectors wouldn't have the slightest interest; spending fifteen million on it seems a bit unwise."
Though saying this might not have been quite right, becoming a manager on the sixth floor of Treasure Pavilion is no small feat.
Manager Lin's words came entirely from a place of friendship.
To.
Better foster a closer relationship.
After all, only as friends would he speak this way.
Sinister?
Sinister is exactly what it should be.
This item isn't meant for the living to use.
Lu Yuan chuckled quietly to himself because only he knew now that this item was called the Ghost Seal, appearing to be nothing special, merely a common antiquity.
But in truth, it had significant origins, being closely linked to the Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum. If not for his fortune in participating in a previous life, he wouldn't have known what the Ghost Seal truly was.
If one had to say, this item was one of the key keys to opening Qin Shihuang's Mausoleum.
Fifteen million.
Buying this Ghost Seal was a sure-win, except that to the uninformed, it seemed not worth it.
Regarding the Qin Emperor's Mausoleum, legends have never ceased.
It can almost be said to be one of the most mysterious places in all of China,
Yet no one has ever been able to explore it fully.
The reason is.
Outsiders simply can't enter the place; even having blueprints won't do. Only by gathering all the keys will it work.
Otherwise, entering rashly would be a near-certain death sentence.
But now, adding this Ghost Seal, Lu Yuan already possessed two keys, the other being Chen Song's family heirloom small cauldron.
Of course, he would not explain any of this, merely smiled and sipped his tea, continuing: "Thank you, Manager Lin, for the reminder. Everyone has their passions; by the way, are there any other intriguing items recently on the sixth floor?"
Lu Yuan thought that Treasure House gathered various untradable items from across the country.
The Ghost Seal had been discovered here, so he hoped to try his luck once more.
Of course.
He did not hold much expectation.
Even after the global changes, only a few could transform into Divine Artifacts, not that any ancient item would be extraordinary.
Otherwise, he wouldn't need to do anything else but collect various antiques.
"Of course."
Manager Lin's eyes lit up, knowing there was more business, took out a pre-prepared album: "They're all here, Mr. Lu can take your time looking. If you fancy any, just let me know, and I guarantee I'll arrange it for you."
With every deal closed on the sixth floor, the manager received a commission.
He was certainly diligent in this.
Lu Yuan nodded and opened the album to view.
As expected, it was filled with various ancient artifacts.
With the Treasure Pavilion's sixth-floor reputation, they naturally ensured all items were genuine.
He flipped through it for quite some time, finding nothing he wanted.
Not long after.
Lu Yuan paused and was about to return the album.
But suddenly, his gaze slightly changed, discovering on the last page a small pagoda.
The small pagoda had eleven levels, though worn down by time, the high-resolution photo showed it was well preserved without any damage.
And it's this small pagoda that brought Lu Yuan back to memories of a legendary battle enough to alter the landscape, which he had watched from afar.
Among the combatants was one whose displayed visions during a show of power closely mirrored the small pagoda.
It is important to know.
Even after global transformations, this individual was among the top echelon of elite warriors.
Now, he saw the item again.
His thoughts reached this point.
Lu Yuan raised his head and asked directly: "Manager Lin, what is this?"
"This," Manager Lin glanced, pondered briefly, then spoke again, "is called the Eleven-Level Blood Slaughter. According to the seller, it was blood-red when unearthed, and the site reportedly also buried an ancient monk. From our appraisal, it should be nearly two thousand years old. Are you interested?"
In Buddhist terminology, pagodas are also called stupas.
The saying among monks that saving a life is better than building a seven-story stupa speaks to building a seven-story tower.
"Yes."
Lu Yuan nodded, "Could you help me contact the seller? The price is negotiable."
"I am well aware of your strength. However, this seller is tricky and has some issues."
Manager Lin furrowed his brows and explained, "That person is in real estate, was quite wealthy, but then had financial troubles, his assets plummeted, so he wanted to sell this item for cash flow, asking for twenty million. But recently, he secured a bank loan."
"So just yesterday, he called saying the Eleven-Level Blood Slaughter is no longer for sale; he wants to keep it in his collection."
"Is that so?"
Lu Yuan's heart sank.
He looked again, confirming that this item was indeed the same as the vision displayed by that strong figure.
After that legendary battle, he had inquired about it and was finally told that the vision resulted from melting a certain Divine Artifact, integrated into the five organs, unlocking the body's treasure, enhancing potential, and making the organs as indestructible as Divine Gold!
And the Eleven-Level Blood Slaughter corresponds precisely to the five organs, doesn't it?
So it must be this item without a doubt.
Lu Yuan had marveled for a while, wondering why he didn't have such fortune.
Now, the item is right before his eyes.
Could he really miss out on it?