Amidst chatter, they arrived at the auction hall next door. As soon as they entered, a staff member informed them that the treasure sword had already been auctioned off, earning a total of 309 points after deducting fees.

"So fast?"

"The demand for weapons and armor of the Initial Heavenly Position is the greatest. The auctions here run 24 hours non-stop, so it's normal."

Ye Wan Ning, looking unfazed, pulled Zhu Haomiao in.

"Only relatively high-end or potential Storage Type True Objects qualify for the auction. Those of average grade are thrown onto the internet for auction directly."

"Let's go, the Storage Type True Object you want is inside..."

As they walked and explained, the two soon arrived at the entrance of a bustling auction hall.

A dignified woman approached with a warm smile and asked kindly.

"Sir, Madam, this is the Second Rank Storage Type True Object auction hall, are you here to participate in the bidding?"

"Yes."

"Then please register the Holy Emblem of the bidder."

Taking the Dragon Emblem handed over by the young man, the woman lightly tapped it on a machine nearby, then respectfully returned it to Zhu Haomiao.

"All set, enjoy your shopping."

Pulled by Ye Wan Ning into the hall, Zhu Haomiao was greeted by a space dozens of times larger than it appeared from outside.

Seats like those in a cinema were arranged in tiers, and in the central area was a dazzling stage, where a middle-aged man was speaking eloquently and endlessly.

"A Second Rank A-Grade Storage Ring is extremely rare. Although its internal space is somewhat small, its portability is top-notch! 495 points once! Anyone willing to bid more?!"

After some tugging, Zhu Haomiao and Ye Wan Ning found a place to sit, and the item on stage was finally sold for 555 points.

Seeing this spectacle, Zhu Haomiao got a general idea of the price for his target and sighed in relief.

The Dragon Emblem currently held a total of 1309 real points, which should be enough to pick an ideal one...

However, as the auction continued, Zhu Haomiao's brows furrowed more and more, and he couldn't help but quietly ask Ye Wan Ning in her ear.

"Senior Sister, why is there such a large price difference among Storage Type True Objects? Some with clearly small internal spaces are very expensive, while others with larger spaces are cheap..."

Hearing the young man's confusion, Ye Wan Ning quietly explained.

"There are many types of Storage True Objects, and the size of the internal space is just one aspect of measuring value."

"For example, some True Objects use space expansion techniques, the advantage being they can easily create a massive internal space. However, the downside is the weight of the internal items doesn't disappear. These are only suitable as fixed warehouses and can't be carried around, so they don't fetch a high price."

"High-end Storage True Objects use the Sumeru Mustard Seed technique, where an inner world is created, isolated from the external world. No matter how much is stored, the weight doesn't increase."

"Further up is manipulating the internal laws of the True Object's small world."

"For example, adding a Gathering Spirit Law to absorb the world's Spiritual Energy, increasing the internal energy density."

"Or adding a Refining and Collection Principle to absorb enemies and refine them into a pool of blood, turning it into an offensive Magical Treasure."

"The highest-end ones craft a truly complete small world, perfected enough to support living beings or even build a complete ecosystem!"

Ye Wan Ning mumbled with yearning but quickly shook her head with a sigh.

"But that level of True Object is a Ninth Rank supreme Divine Artifact, like the Jiangshan Society Map, Demon Refining Pot, and so on."

"Don't even think about it at the Second Rank."

Hearing this, Zhu Haomiao mused, covering his mouth in thought. After a long time, he bit his lip decisively.

"Senior Sister, I want to buy equipment that can accommodate living beings. Roughly how many points would that require?"

Ye Wan Ning gave him a surprised look and asked puzzledly.

"Storage Equipment that can accommodate living beings is extremely expensive. Generally, only Alchemists collecting herbs everywhere or Gu Masters nurturing poisonous insects have a pressing need for them, you don't need it at all..."

"Moreover, the internal space of such True Objects is usually small. If a Second Rank one can have a few cubic meters, that's already pretty good, very low cost-effectiveness."

Despite his senior sister's earnest admonitions, Zhu Haomiao remained unmoved.

"If I'm buying, I'll buy the best and most potential!"

Because... Wilson is like my brother, my beloved family and friends!

The only way to bring him into the Illusion Realm is through this smuggling method.

He is not only my extra life but also an indispensable assistant in all sorts of tedious affairs, my eyes and ears, my manager...

In the unfamiliar world to come, without him, I'd have no idea how much energy I'd waste on meaningless trivialities...

Thinking of this, Zhu Haomiao's resolve strengthened even more.

On the other side, seeing the expression of the determined youth, Ye Wan Ning gave him a playful glare.

"I fear that contribution of yours might not be enough though."

"Ah?!"

Watching the spirited young man quickly deflate, Ye Wan Ning smirked slightly.

"However, I could lend you some."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Haomiao's eyes lit up, but he quickly became wary.

"Senior Sister, usury is illegal!"

The concept of paying nine for thirteen, I won't fall for that!

Hearing this, Ye Wan Ning's flirtatious crescent eyes froze, and she pinched a soft spot on the young man's waist.

"Hiss!!"

Zhu Haomiao winced and gasped as his eyelids twitched, quickly pleading.

"Senior Sister, I was wrong, I was wrong!"

"Wrong where?"

"..."

As Zhu Haomiao frantically pondered where he was wrong, Ye Wan Ning gave him a coy-glancing glare and pointed a fair finger at his Dragon Emblem.

Buzz~

With a fleeting mysterious aura, the Dragon Emblem vibrated slightly, and Zhu Haomiao sensed that his "account" had increased by 4000 real points!

"Senior Sister! This..."

"This is my life's savings. If you dare to default, I'll bite you to death!"

Watching Ye Wan Ning rub her small canines adorably, Zhu Haomiao was filled with emotion, and it took a long time before he nodded earnestly.

"Thank you, Senior Sister."

"Call me 'Godfather'!"

"Thank you, Godfather."

"Giggle, my child Shuishui, you have the makings of a Great Emperor! I'll pair you with Diao Chan when we return."

"....."

Letting Ye Wan Ning ruffle his head teasingly, Zhu Haomiao smiled softly and focused his attention back on the stage.

But Storage Equipment that can accommodate living beings seemed extremely rare, and the two sat for hours without seeing what they wanted.

Just as they were about to get up and leave, a delicate pouch was delivered to the auction stage.