Fayman picked up a piece of Black Crystal, refined by Fang Heng, from the table and showed it to the three of them.
"This purity of void crystal could only be produced in the core mining areas controlled by the Five Kings of Gods in the Endless Domain, and each piece should have a unique energy code."
"But the ones Mr. Zane used had no code at all."
Fayman put the Black Crystal back on the table, shrugged, and wore a businesslike expression.
"For the auction house's reputation and the security of all custors' transactions, we have to temporarily ask Mr. Zane to cooperate with the investigation."
Pena had just been invited by Fayman and only then learned about the Black Crystal. A trace of surprise appeared in her eyes.
Black Crystal? Interesting!
After all these years, Zane's knack for tinkering hadn't faded at all.
Fang Heng glanced at the crystals on the table and asked, "Where is Zane?"
"Mr. Zane is currently under investigation."
Fayman said, "Until the matter is clear, we cannot allow this unsafe currency to circulate in the auction house. This is also for your and your friend's reputation. Pena, what do you think?"
Pena had already sensed sothing and smiled slightly, asking, "How do you plan to investigate?"
"We will verify the source of the Black Crystal, which is also for the benefit of the Five Kings of Gods."
"For that, we need to temporarily detain your friend. Please understand."
Fayman then looked at Fang Heng and the others, asking, "We also want to ask about the source of the Black Crystal. Can you provide any information to assist our investigation?"
Pena looked at Fang Heng and the others.
She was also curious—where had Zane, looking so destitute, found raw Black Crystal ore?
Xia Xi said coldly, "It ca from the Outer World. The specifics are inconvenient to disclose."
"That makes things complicated."
Fayman showed a troubled expression and said, "If the mineral source cannot be proven, Mr. Zane might get into serious trouble. Unauthorized mining in the Kings of Gods' mining areas or circulating illicit goods is a grave cri in the Endless Domain. It might not even be sothing our auction house can handle."
Xia Xi's gaze grew colder, her expression increasingly hostile.
She had already realized the auction house was looking for trouble.
Xia Xi said, "Manager Fayman, are you threatening us?"
"You misunderstand. We absolutely do not an that." Fayman quickly restored his smile. "Our auction house always acts fairly and hopes custors will abide by the rules of the Endless Domain."
"I can provide information."
Fang Heng suddenly gave Xia Xi a signal to stop, glanced at Fayman, and said, "But before that, I need to see Zane to ensure his safety. Then I will tell you the source of the Black Crystal."
"That's great, you're willing to provide information." Fayman said happily. "I will arrange for you to et him now. Please follow ."
...
Top floor of the auction house.
A corridor once lined with normal suites had been converted into a detention area.
Two guards stood at the entrance of every room.
Fayman led Fang Heng and the others to one of the detention rooms.
Through a faint blue energy shield, Fang Heng could see Zane sitting in the center of the room on a sofa, looking helpless.
"Mr. Zane, sorry to keep you here by force like this. I've brought your friends to see you."
Zane saw Fang Heng, Xia Xi, and Pena and was moved. He quickly walked to the protective barrier and shouted, looking deeply wronged.
"Pena, you finally ca! Those bastards falsely accused , saying my Black Crystal's origin was unclear, detaining without cause! They even called it illicit goods. I spit on that! When have I ever used illicit goods? You tell them my stuff ca from the Outer Domain, from spawns!"
Fayman stood aside, smiling quietly as he observed the performance.
From the Outer World? Who didn't know that?
He thought that was probably true.
After all, who could steal ore under the watch of the Five Kings of Gods?
But the truth of the matter didn't matter.
Whether true or not, he just wanted an excuse to detain Fang Heng and the others so that the box left by the previous Seed of Ouroboros Beetle King would be safe.
He hadn't expected Zane to be smart enough to deliberately distance Fang Heng and the others.
But could it be so easy to separate the connection?
Fayman had done things like this before, so he grinned and watched Zane perform.
"Zane, we are indeed good friends, but I can't help you with this." Pena stepped forward, looked at Zane, and shook her head gently. "I suggest you provide more information about the Black Crystal's origin. The auction house will verify it."
"Hey, Zane."
Fang Heng interrupted.
Zane saw Fang Heng approach and quickly signaled with his eyes for him not to walk into a trap.
"Fang Heng? What are you doing here? The Black Crystal is mine; it has nothing to do with you."
Fang Heng ignored Zane's glance and walked directly to the blue barrier, stopping in front of it, facing Zane. He smiled and said, "Zane, it seems your friend isn't reliable yet."
Zane smiled bitterly.
D*mn.
At a ti like this, still saying that?
Fang Heng paused and slowly said, "How about we try my way?"
"Gulp..."
Zane realized what Fang Heng ant and swallowed nervously. "No, Brother Fang Heng, we..."
"Boom!!!"
Before Zane finished, the faint blue barrier in front of him suddenly shattered.
Imdiately, the building's top-floor alarm blared.
The two guards beside him were caught off guard and didn't react in ti.
Fayman's heart skipped a beat.
He had never imagined soone would dare to attack inside the auction house!
Were outsiders always this crazy?
"Stop them!"
The guards in the corridor reacted quickly, raising their beam guns to target Fang Heng.
"Hmph!"
Fang Heng snorted lightly, raised his hand, and a force exploded outward.
More than ten guards holding beam guns were blasted away by a powerful spiritual energy force.
"Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!!!"
As they flew backward, their bodies detonated midair into blood mist.
"You, you..."
Manager Fayman watched Fang Heng easily dispatch the guards, his pupils instantly widening hundreds of tis as he stared at Fang Heng in terror.
"You..."
"I promised to tell you the origin of the Black Crystal."
Fang Heng nodded slightly and stepped toward Fayman.
Fayman backed away step by step, "No! Don't co closer!"
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