Mu Rufeng hadn't expected there to be such a special item.
However, after thinking it through, Mu Rufeng came to terms with it.
Honestly, one needed a certain status to even access such an item.
If Mu Rufeng himself hadn't been somewhat special, he would never have had access to people like Xu He and Zhou Cheng.
Without access to such influential figures, how could he have known about this invitation?
"I'll respectfully accept it then," Mu Rufeng didn't put on airs and directly accepted it.
The item was indeed very useful to him.
Not for anything else but just the one instance clearance, which was enough to prove its value.
It might look like just one clearance, but to Mu Rufeng, it was very important.
Now his strength had already surpassed his own level, and wasn't his level the only limitation to his strength?
This instance clearance would allow Mu Rufeng to level up faster.
He was now on his fifth instance, and with one more, he would reach third level.
"Treasure Tower's auction is held once a year, rotating between the towers in five cities."
"This year, it's our Qingshan City's Treasure Tower's turn to host, and many important people from the other five cities will attend."
"Even for that Level 9 Spiritual Item, people from even farther cities have come, not to mention there are many other fine items as well," Zhou Cheng said with a face full of alcohol.
"Level 9 Spiritual Item?" Mu Rufeng was immediately confused.
He didn't know anything about Level 9 Spiritual Items; after all, he didn't even know about Treasure Tower's auction.
"Mr. Mu doesn't know?" Zhou Cheng said in surprise.
"Mr. Mu is a Contractor, each time he comes to our world, he can't stay for long, so it's normal he doesn't know," Xu He explained.
"True, that Level 9 Spiritual Item is exceptionally precious. I heard it was supposed to be auctioned at the Capital headquarters, but Qingshan City's Tower Master, with a powerful background, kept it for their own auction," Zhou Cheng said.
"Then I must go have a look," Mu Rufeng said with a smile.
Hearing their conversation, Mu Rufeng was genuinely looking forward to it.
After the group left the private room, Han Chun immediately came up to them.
Clearly, Han Chun knew those within the private room were important figures, but not having the status to dine with them, he always waited outside.
Mu Rufeng too was reeking of alcohol, feeling somewhat dizzy.
He scanned the restaurant and noticed the players still cleaning up.
They were all exhilarated as in a few minutes, they would return to reality.
Seeing Mu Rufeng coming out, the players wanted to greet him, but seeing the important figures around him, they didn't dare to approach.
Soon, Mu Rufeng saw Zhou Cheng and his party off from the Blood Chamber Hotel.
Looking at the time, he noticed that only three minutes were left until the end of his shift.
Initially, Mu Rufeng wanted to assemble the players.
But, having drunk the Ghost Emperor series Maotai earlier, which was very potent, he now felt even dizzier than before.
Even his constitution, layered tenfold, was struggling to cope.
"Manager Han, I am heavily intoxicated and will soon return; the Blood Chamber Hotel is in your hands," Mu Rufeng told Han Chun, who had three shadows nearby.
"Mr. Mu, rest assured, I will take good care of the Blood Chamber Hotel," Han Chun reverently nodded.
Immediately after, Mu Rufeng walked to the lounge area in the lobby and collapsed on the couch.
Seeing this, Zhao Youfeng approached.
"Zhao Youfeng, don't bother Mr. Mu now, he's very intoxicated," Han Chun remarked.
"Alright, Manager Han," Zhao Youfeng said, hesitantly stepping back.
She had wanted to leave her contact information with Mu Rufeng, but now that seemed impossible.
In an instant, three minutes passed, and their shift ended, also marking their time to return.
[Ding! Player has met the instance clearance conditions.]
[Return countdown 179, 178, 177, 176...PS: Immediate return available.]
This notification sounded in the minds of all players.
"The authorities of Changsha City then..." Zhao Youfeng murmured, then silently recited her return.
The rest of the players, under their excited expressions, chose to return immediately.
As for Mu Rufeng, he was deeply asleep on the couch, completely unaffected by the notifications in his mind.
Thus, as the three minutes passed, Mu Rufeng automatically returned, disappearing from the spot.
Real world, Wan City District division of the authorities.
Mu Rufeng's figure appeared in a secure room.
Mu Rufeng's arrival went unnoticed.
Since it was seven in the morning, although there were staff on duty, this floor was not open to the public, and ordinary staff couldn't enter.
Another hour passed before Zhou Wen slowly made his way to the third basement level.
He then immediately went to the monitoring room, wanting to see if there had been any change in Mu Rufeng's secure room.
"Huh? Returned? Wait...." When Zhou Wen saw Mu Rufeng lying on the ground, his pupils sharply constricted.
Usually, after returning, lying motionless on the ground likely meant the teleportation brought back a corpse.
"It can't be..." Zhou Wen's expression turned unsightly. He left the monitoring room and hurried to the secure room.
When Zhou Wen reached the secure room door, seeing no sign of Zhou Wen, he saw his shadow move and then disappear into the door gap.
"Click!" A soft sound.
The door lock was unlocked.
Immediately after, Zhou Wen pushed open the door of the secure room.
When Zhou Wen approached Mu Rufeng, a strong smell of alcohol hit him.