The Black Banner was auctioned for 700,000 taels of silver, which certainly caused quite a stir during the auction. After all, an item originally of little value fetched such a high price, one couldn't help but exclaim: "A fool and his money are soon parted." Those not from the side sects wouldn't understand the significance of the Black Banner. Of course, even to those from the side sects, 700,000 taels seemed excessively high. In fact, for the side sects to compete for the Black Banner, a bid of several tens of thousands of taels would have been normal. The subsequent rise to the lofty heights of 600,000 to 700,000 taels was also partly due to the Dark Yin Sect Master getting carried away. Many paid a premium.
Regarding this, Shen Changqing didn't care much. After all, the purpose of earning money is to spend it, and how it is spent is entirely up to oneself. As long as it can enhance strength, no expense is too great.
