The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 228 Friction and Takedown

Chapter 228

"Nature wizard?"

Lynn's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression immediately became more serious.

In the southern part of the wizarding world, he has already set foot in many places:
From the mechanical city of Nightmare Rift, to the border pass where black and white wizards meet, and then to the various places along the way to Forgestone.

But throughout this long journey, Lynn never saw a single nature wizard!
That feeling of loneliness was like being the only one in the entire southern continent who belonged to nature.

Once upon a time, there may have been a legendary natural city in the Nightmare Rift, where many nature wizards gathered.

But with the destruction of that city, the Natural Faction seemed to vanish from the world overnight.

Lynn had guessed that perhaps the nature wizards were all gathered near the distant natural god dynasty, and very few people set foot in the outside world, which was why the south was so desolate.

But now, he actually saw the figure of a nature wizard in a corner of the Five Star Auction House.

This undoubtedly made him instantly alert, even wary.

"Who are those people?"

Lynn waved his hand, summoning Jessie who had been attending to him. His gaze fell on the "slaves" in the corner, who were being auctioned off, and his tone was questioning.

These slaves were different from the previous exhibits; they didn't have any explanatory information labeled on them, so he made a point of asking about them.

Jessie answered softly:

"Lord Qinglin... These slaves were consigned by external guests. After screening and preliminary review by our Five Star City, the most valuable ones were selected to participate in this auction."

Upon hearing this, Lynn immediately understood.

The reason why the previous auction items had such detailed information is because they belong to the Five Star City official organization, so they naturally have to do their homework to ensure credibility and transaction security.

However, these slaves were entrusted to them by others. Five Star City only conducted a basic identity check to confirm that there were no hidden dangers and that they were of high value before displaying them.

Lynn's gaze returned to the nature shaman woman, then casually swept over the other auction items around her.

A sea creature caught his attention. She had long, light blue hair, snow-white skin, and sat quietly on the ground. She was exceptionally beautiful, with a slender body and a desolate, wistful air about her.

She looked almost identical to a human, but Lynn knew very well that true sea creatures would revert to their fish-tail form after coming into contact with seawater, and would weaken or even die if they stayed away from the water for too long.

Sea creatures that can maintain a human form and survive for long periods on land, and even possess two legs, must have noble bloodlines; they may be royalty or mutants.

Besides her, there was an elven woman from the depths of the forest, an exotic girl with deer antlers, and a night tribesman with silvery skin...

They are diverse and colorful.

For wizards, the value of these slaves may not be just that of "playthings," but rather that of research material or "living vessels" needed for certain rituals and witchcraft.

Therefore, the so-called "review" by Five Star City is mostly just to verify whether they are "first-time producers".

Thinking of this, Lynn's gaze fell on the nature wizard again.

On the surface, she was just an ordinary human woman, showing no signs of anything unusual.

But it was precisely this seemingly ordinary identity that placed her at the heart of the prestigious slave quarters, alongside sea creatures and elves of noble blood.

Clearly, it was the title "nature wizard" that added extraordinary value to her ordinary appearance.

In the southern part of the wizarding world, nature wizards are as rare as endangered species, and are almost never seen.

The nature wizards who can appear on this continent are like living fossils that have emerged from ancient ruins.

A glint of light flashed in Lynn's eyes, and almost without hesitation, he made up his mind:
"Get her."

He had only met a handful of nature shamans.

The three and a half are his mentor Rosalind, his senior brother Colin, Maple Tree, and "Qi" who briefly occupied Maple Tree's body.

The woman before him would become the fourth nature wizard he encountered.

Whether it's to gain a deeper understanding of the mysteries of nature or to uncover the forces that might be involved behind her, this woman is of immense value to Lynn.

Has anyone made a bid for this nature wizard?

He asked casually, his gaze never leaving the woman.

Upon hearing this, Jessie's eyes flashed slightly, clearly indicating that she was quickly checking the records.

Tonight's auction is not a traditional open bidding process, but rather a more aristocratic private bidding system.

Each guest submits their price to the Five Star City waiter beside them, who then records and ranks the prices.

The entire process was quiet and elegant, just as the auction itself was designed for truly distinguished guests.

A moment later, Jessie reported softly:
"Lord Qinglin, five distinguished guests have already placed bids. The starting price was 10,000 magic stones... and it has now risen to 297,000 magic stones."

The price surprised Lynn slightly, and she raised an eyebrow.

It should be noted that this nature wizard only has one permanent magical mark on his body, and is only a level one wizard.

The price of some level 2 enchanted items on the market is only around 100,000 magic stones.

The fact that a first-class slave could fetch such a high price was indeed beyond his expectations.

Moreover, her appearance was only average, far inferior to that stunningly beautiful and noble sea creature woman, and even slightly less attractive than some elven female slaves.

"If this woman were even more beautiful, the price would probably double..."

Lynn shook her head slightly, but her tone was firm.

Even if it's just a level one nature wizard, he'll take him down.

"Three hundred and one thousand."

Lynn said calmly, "If anyone offers a higher price, notify me immediately."

Jessie's eyes lit up slightly upon hearing this.

She could already tell from Lynn's calm tone that he was determined to win.

This was naturally excellent news for her; the higher the price, the more generous her commission would be.

Just now, she had inadvertently glanced at the identity of the person who had made the bid in front of her; that person was no ordinary individual…

It seems that this auction may be far more intense than it appears.

And in the next instant, Jessie's guess was confirmed.

Lynn's offer had just been submitted, and before he could even turn to leave, a new price had already been announced.

"Lord Qinglin, someone has made a bid—320,000 magic stones."

Jessie quickly whispered a reminder, her tone tinged with caution.

Upon hearing this, Lynn's eyes flashed slightly.

He had barely placed his bid when the other party immediately raised the price again. This was no longer ordinary competition; clearly, the other person had also set their sights on this nature wizard.

But Lynn didn't show much emotion, simply saying calmly:
"Three hundred and fifty thousand."

Jessie nodded and quickly passed on the offer, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.

However, the next moment, the other party showed no weakness and retaliated again:
"Three hundred and sixty thousand magic stones!"

Lynn's expression finally darkened.

Although he had previously plundered a large amount of resources from the Spirit Eye Wizard's treasury, Spirit Eye Forge, and Hall of Life, accumulating mountains of magic stones and even becoming a nouveau riche who had picked up millions of magic stones, the feeling of being forced to pay more money by being constantly overcharged, even if the money was found, still made him very unhappy.

However, emotions aside, one must still act when necessary.

"Four hundred thousand magic stones."

He spoke calmly, but his tone carried a hint of assertiveness and unquestionable authority.

Upon hearing this, Jessie's face flushed with excitement; the higher the price, the higher her commission.

Four hundred thousand!
This is already a very high price!

However, after this quote was made, the other party did not respond for a long time.

Lynn gave a soft hum, feeling slightly satisfied.

It seems that the person finally realized they had to back down and dared not raise the price again.

But he was clearly celebrating too soon.

Just then, two men and a woman walked towards them.

The woman was wearing a waitress uniform from Five Star City, clearly a staff member. Lynn only glanced at her briefly before focusing her attention on the two people beside her.

They were two wizards, one old and one young.

The old man had snow-white hair and a restrained yet profound aura, clearly at the level of a third-level Grand Wizard. Even in a place like Five Star City, he was worthy of being addressed as "Your Excellency".

The young man had handsome features and an arrogant demeanor. He wore a robe with magical patterns, and the fluctuations of his magical power indicated that he was a second-level wizard. At such a young age, he had such strength, and his future was limitless.

He walked up to Lynn, his gaze arrogant, and spoke a sentence that carried a sense of pressure:

"This friend..."

"If you are willing to give way to this nature wizard, you will gain the friendship of the Marorne family."

His tone was calm, but his words carried an undeniable air of authority.

He was clearly very confident, believing that the mere mention of the "Maroran family" would be enough to deter the stranger in front of him.

As soon as he finished speaking, many people around him showed surprise, clearly having heard of the Maroron family's reputation.

Lynn frowned, a hint of mockery rising in his heart.

To my surprise, I encountered a scene from a popular novel where someone used their power to intimidate others at an auction.

He did not respond immediately, his expression calm, but Jessie, standing to the side, had already sensed that something was amiss.

Knowing that Lynn was from out of town, she explained to her softly:

"Lord Qinglin, although the Maroron family is not a wizarding force within the Five Kingdoms Alliance, they are a well-known overlord in the surrounding area."

“They were originally just a mid-sized family with a level three archmage in charge, but decades ago, the family patriarch seemed to have found his own ‘Path of the Morning Star’.”

"For this reason, the Malorne family is now regarded as a force with a great chance of joining the ranks of the 'Morning Star families'. Even some true Morning Star wizards within the Alliance are unwilling to confront them head-on."

Although her voice was soft, she clearly conveyed the pressure behind her words.

Lynn listened quietly, his gaze indifferent, while the old and young wizards opposite him, the Maroron family, became increasingly arrogant.

Clearly, they believed that this unfamiliar sorcerer would back down after hearing about the Maroron family's background.

But a cold smile gradually appeared on Lynn's lips.

The Path to the Morning Star?

Indeed, entering the "Morning Star Path" means they have the potential to break through to the fourth stage, and may even truly enter the Morning Star realm within decades or centuries.

But before that, they ultimately...

"He's only a level three archmage."

Lynn thought to himself coldly.

Now, among the enemies he faces, even level four Morning Star wizards are no longer a threat.

The only one who could truly trouble him was probably that level 5 Morning Star Wizard from Aquila.

Against this backdrop, how could a family that was still hovering on the threshold of becoming a third-level wizard dare to act arrogantly in front of him?
There's a saying: "Even a mighty dragon can't suppress a local snake..."

"But that's only because this dragon isn't strong enough."

A cold glint flashed in Lynn's eyes, then he raised his gaze and spoke calmly:
"The renowned Malorne family, can't they even afford a mere 400,000 magic stones? They have to resort to intimidation to seize slaves?"

His tone was neither too loud nor too soft, yet it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured into the quiet night.

The two Marorne wizards standing opposite him immediately changed their expressions, their eyes revealing intense hostility and shame.

They clearly did not expect that this young wizard would not only show no sign of backing down, but would instead directly mock and retaliate verbally.

The surrounding guests were all shocked.

Many people were waiting to see the unfamiliar wizard back down under the pressure of the Malorne family, but who would have thought that the plot would take such a sudden turn!

Instead of backing down, the man publicly mocked the Marorne family!

It's important to know that the Malorne family is widely recognized as one of the most likely to be promoted to the "Morning Star Family," so who would dare to offend them easily?
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.

"How dare you insult the Marorne family?! You..."

The second-level wizard was furious, and his voice trembled slightly before he could finish speaking.

But before he could finish speaking, the white-haired old man beside him grabbed his arm and coldly interrupted him:
"Very good... I hope you can continue to be this 'tough' in the future."

His words were chilling, like blades slicing through the air.

Despite making harsh statements, the two ultimately did not take any concrete action.

Because they knew very well that this was the Five Star City Auction House, with strict rules. Even a true Morning Star Wizard would never dare to act rashly here, let alone them.

They gave Lynn a cold glance and then turned and left dejectedly.

However, everyone knew in their hearts that this conflict was far from over.

I fear that once this strange wizard leaves Five Star City, he will face secret retaliation from the Malorne family...

But Lynn didn't care at all.

Despite the awe, pity, or schadenfreude in the eyes of those around him, he remained indifferent and composed, instead pulling Jessie along as they continued to stroll through the auction house with great interest.

Jessie was initially a little nervous, secretly worried that the Marorne family might retaliate immediately.

But when she saw Lynn's calm and composed expression, for some reason, the anxiety she had been feeling gradually subsided.

And so, time slowly passed amidst the tension and excitement, and the auction finally came to an end.

In the end, Lynn successfully bid for the nature wizard at the high price of 400,000 magic stones.

To his surprise, Byron's Book also fell into his possession.

In addition, Lynn bid on several other items, but failed to acquire any of them.

After the auction ended, the nature wizard and the Book of Byron were quickly delivered to Lynn.

However, at this point, a problem arose...

(End of this chapter)