Mu Yubai’s face darkened as he clenched his fists. He had been played, and the jeers from the surrounding cultivators only added fuel to his anger. However, before he could lash out, the sound of a crisp bell rang through the auction hall, silencing the murmurs.
Mei Shan, standing gracefully at the podium, smiled, her presence immediately drawing everyone's attention. "Esteemed guests, the next item up for auction is an exceptional treasure, one that embodies the might of blazing fire—The Fire Crow Fan!"
A servant stepped forward, carrying a long wooden case covered in intricate fire-patterned engravings. As the case was opened, a radiant crimson light burst forth, revealing an exquisite fan forged from the feathers of a Fire Crow King. The feathers flickered as if real flames resided within them, emitting a heat that made nearby cultivators instinctively step back.