423: Chapter 418: Map to the Demonic Treasure Mountain 423: Chapter 418: Map to the Demonic Treasure Mountain “Next up, the item to be auctioned is a high-tier map.”

The auctioneer displayed a massive replica of the map for everyone, speaking further, “As everyone knows, the higher the tier of the map, the higher the chances of obtaining valuable treasures!

This map here, notes the exact location of the elusive Demonic Treasure Mountain in the Ancient Wasteland!”

“As all are aware, the coordinates of Demonic Treasure Mountain change unpredictably each day, there’s no pattern to follow, and the vastness of the map of the Ancient Wasteland makes finding the Demonic Treasure Mountain exceedingly difficult!”

The auctioneer was impassioned, winnerly utilizing body language to paint a vivid scene.

The lively atmosphere of the hall seemed to follow along with his narration.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, this map in front of you is the path to the Demonic Treasure Mountain, no matter how often its coordinates change, this map will guide you to its true location!

Having this item, treasure-hunting at the Demonic Treasure Mountain is not a dream anymore!

And the Pet Egg just sold was picked up there!”

“Wow, can you actually find Pet Eggs on the Demonic Treasure Mountain?

That’s incredible!”

“One Pet Egg sells for 300 gold, ten eggs for 3000, one hundred for 30,000…

oh my, that’s equivalent to three hundred thousand in hard cash!

That’s easy money!”

“The name of the Demonic Treasure Mountain itself has the word ‘treasure’, could it really be a treasure trove?”

“But, why would a player sell the map?”

Someone’s comment caused everyone’s enthusiasm, which had just ignited, to be extinguished.

“I was wondering how it could be so easy to earn money.

Turns out, it’s a big scam!”

“Whether there’s a lot of treasure on the Demonic Treasure Mountain or not is unknown, but you have to stay alive to get it!

There’s sure to be high-level monsters all over the place, surviving itself would be a miracle!”

“Still, props to the guy for having such courage to venture into the Demonic Treasure Mountain and even managing to procured a Pet Egg.

He’s pretty clever!”

…

“Quiet!”

As the players started to chat among themselves again, the auctioneer frowned, sounding clearly annoyed as he spat out these two words.

The auction hall fell instantly and utterly silent.

Watching this scene as he stood in a separate chamber, Su Ran couldn’t help but admire the auctioneer’s established authority.

“Good, you’ve all noticed the seriousness of the issue.

Now, let me say a few words.”

The auctioneer cleared his throat and said loudly to all the players in the hall, “As the saying goes, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

If you want to become rich overnight, you can choose this map.

If you fear death, please go home and stay safe.

Cowards are not welcomed here!”

“Sir, can I ask a question?”

A good-looking mage player suddenly stood up and interrupted.

The players all around were feeling sorry for the player and thought the kid was far too impulsive and was about to be forcibly ejected by the auctioneer!

But, the auctioneer with his ordinary face did not once again make any of such harsh movements, and instead calmly said to the mage player, “What’s your question, just go ahead.”

“May I ask, sir, how many people can this high-tier map lead into the Demonic Treasure Mountain?”

The mage player’s question was extremely targeted, and it was a doubt in the minds of most players present.

“It’s best for one person to enter since the number of monsters in the Demonic Treasure Mountain is directly proportional to the number of people entering.

And this map has usage restrictions, it only has one last chance.

After you use it, the map will become a waste paper.

I must let you know this first.”

The auctioneer nodded, signaling for the mage player to sit down.

Then, looking at the players around him, he continued, “However, the greatest value of this map is not the Pet Egg or any extraordinary items.

The real treasure is the Teleportation Array located at the top of the mountain peak!”

“Legend has it, this Teleportation Array can lead to the legendary demonic tribe’s base!”

“Bah, talking about it for half a day, still leading us towards some high-tier map, what use does it have?!”

“Can only be used once, this thing is just a rip-off!”

“It’s located at the peak, can we even survive climbing that far?

Who are you trying to deceive?!”

“Hear me out!”

The auctioneer felt that he couldn’t go on, the weird folks nowadays are all too cunning, anyone could see that the risk of buying this item was much greater than the benefit.

But, if he had kept this map for a few more years and then auctioned it off, the price could have been astronomic!

Such a pity…

“If this high-tier map is offered to the Human Emperor, a corresponding reward will be granted!”

Retreating from the other aspects, the auctioneer finally spilled the only current benefit of this map.

“Will the Human Emperor actually give rewards?”

The players paused for a moment, then a fresh wave of suspicion arose.

“What’s the difference between this and not saying anything at all?!

Will the Royal Capital allow us players to enter?

Can we even meet the aloof Human Emperor as we please?”

“If the reward is high, why would the player not keep it to offer to the great Human Emperor by himself, instead of auctioning it?

Is he trying to swindle us?!”

“This thing is merely a waste of effort, better bring out the next item quickly!”

…

Amidst the chaos in the auction hall, Su Ran, however, was attracted to the map.

The map to the Demonic Treasure Mountain?

He had a quest item in his hand that could reveal a hidden task there!

[Broken Weapon](Quest item)

Go to the Demonic Treasure Mountain and find out why the weapon was broken.

At first, Su Ran did not hope to get the map of the Demonic Treasure Mountain since it was a high-tier zone and too dangerous for him to venture into, so much so that he almost forgot about the quest item.

Coincidentally, he heard about the Demonic Treasure Mountain here today, and a lamp went on in his head.

This was a hidden task on a high-tier map.

It’s highly possible that he would gain another Dream-seeking Mirror!

Thinking about the potent effect of the Dream-seeking Mirror, Su Ran’s breath started to quicken, his eyes fixated on the map.

He decided that he must acquire this item!

The youth next to him, Overturning Water, noticed Su Ran’s unusual behavior.

She glanced at the map showcased on the stage and then back at Su Ran, feeling a bit puzzled.

“You want this map, Overturning Water?”

Overturning Water asked softly, interrupting Su Ran’s thought process.

“Yes, I must have it.”

Su Ran nodded, there was no need to hide this fact.

After all, he would soon be bidding on it, his high level of interest in the map would be evident to all observant eyes.

“What do you want this thing for?

It’s clearly useless.

Didn’t you hear what the players were discussing?”

Overturning Water was completely baffled by Su Ran’s adamant interest in the map.

But, given the circumstances, venturing there now was akin to courting death.

Wasn’t that clear?

“The graves there are high-tier, I should be able to dig up some good items.”

Su Ran casually gave an excuse and avoided the question.

Once Overturning Water heard the word ‘grave’, her complexion changed dramatically.

She was finding it hard to understand Su Ran’s peculiar passion.