This time, Ao Tian only brought three girls with him—Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing.
When Ning Rongrong heard that Ao Tian wanted to go to the auction house, she originally wanted to tag along. However, she shook her head and refused almost immediately.
She knew her father, Ning Fengzhi, far too well. He would definitely make an appearance at the auction.
Ning Rongrong loved auction houses as well. One could say this was a shared hobby of every Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master. They loved treasures, enjoyed collecting them, and when surrounded by abundant treasures, their cultivation speed even increased.
But this time, Ning Rongrong didn't dare go.
Gu Yuena and the other two girls wore veils as they followed Ao Tian to the entrance of the auction house.
The four girls welcoming guests at the door brightened the moment they saw Ao Tian approaching, subconsciously swallowing their saliva.
Working here, they had seen countless handsome men—whether in looks or temperament, all were top-tier. Yet none of them could compare to the man before them now.
One of the girls revealed a sweet smile and asked,"Esteemed guest, do you have a bidding qualification certificate?"
Ao Tian nodded, took out a small red card, and smiled."Yes."
A red card!
All four girls at the entrance were stunned. This was the highest-level bidding qualification.
"Please follow me," the girl said, maintaining her smile while deliberately twisting her waist as she led Ao Tian inside.
Ao Tian hadn't visited this place for several years. The female attendants here changed frequently, so it was normal that they didn't recognize him.
After Ao Tian and his group entered, the three remaining girls at the entrance pouted in dissatisfaction.
"How unfair… she got there first. Such a handsome man—if only he could buy me…"
"Stop dreaming. Didn't you see he brought three girls with him? Even with veils on, their aura is something people like us can't compare to."
…
The girl in the tight white dress swayed her waist deliberately, her plump hips swinging side to side as she displayed her alluring figure, clearly trying to attract Ao Tian's attention.
Ao Tian was indeed appreciating the view—but only casually. There were no improper thoughts in his mind.
Admiring beauty was a man's instinct. Even though the girls by his side were all far superior to this attendant, neither Gu Yuena nor Bibi Dong nor Qian Renxue would ever behave in such a flirtatious manner.
Ao Tian simply found it amusing.
Xiao Wu clung to Ao Tian's arm, her eyes filled with vigilance as she complained unhappily,"She's swaying so much my eyes are about to go blind."
The girl ahead didn't care and continued swaying.
Only when they reached the auction hall did she finally stop.
The auction hall was also circular, with multiple entrances. The girl led Ao Tian and the others through a special passage, directly into the red seating area.
With the highest-level bidding qualification, Ao Tian naturally sat in the foremost red zone.
The red VIP section was a million–gold soul coin tier. Not only did one need assets worth millions, but also a distinguished identity.
This was not a place one could sit simply by having money.
The black VIP section, one tier below, was also million-tier—but there, money alone was enough.
The reason this girl treated Ao Tian with such enthusiasm wasn't just because he was handsome—it was because he was rich and powerful.
Stopping in front of their seats, the girl looked at Ao Tian with gentle eyes and said,"Esteemed guest, my name is Xiao Ya."
"Mm. You may leave," Ao Tian waved his hand.
Disappointment flashed across her heart, but she could only leave reluctantly.
As soon as the white-dressed girl departed, a female attendant from inside the auction hall approached.
The attendants inside were far superior in looks and figure compared to those outside. This one was tall, and her crop top and ultra-short skirt barely concealed her voluptuous body.
She walked over enthusiastically. Every red VIP was a walking gold mine—and Ao Tian was also absurdly handsome. Who wouldn't be tempted?
Just as she was about to speak, Gu Yuena spoke first.
"We don't need your service. Leave," Gu Yuena said calmly.
A trace of astonishment flashed across the girl's face. She then looked at Ao Tian and smiled."Red VIPs enjoy many privileges. My service can greatly enhance your auction experience."
Ao Tian smiled."No need. Step back."
Only then did the girl leave unwillingly.
The vigilance on Xiao Wu's face vanished. She teased,"My goodness! Sister Na'er is actually jealous? Am I seeing things?"
Gu Yuena pinched Ao Tian hard and said,"You were watching those flirtatious women with quite a bit of interest, weren't you?"
If Ao Tian were staring at girls like Zhu Zhuqing or Ning Rongrong, Gu Yuena wouldn't say anything.
But women who relied on selling their bodies to please guests—she disliked them.
Ao Tian said helplessly,"I was just looking. You don't actually think I was feeling lust, do you?"
"That'd better be the case," Gu Yuena replied.
Ao Tian continued,"These girls don't have it easy either. They're bought by the auction house when they're young and trained specifically to serve men. As long as someone has enough money, they can buy them out."
"So they're basically treated like commodities?" Xiao Wu asked in shock.
She looked at the girls dressed provocatively, moving around the hall, her heart filled with pity.
Zhu Zhuqing felt the same; sympathy surfaced in her eyes as well.
Ao Tian said,"Just watch the auction. If you see anything you like, say it. Don't worry about me lacking money."
He had brought them here precisely to enjoy the auction.
Then he looked at Zhu Zhuqing beside Xiao Wu and said,"Zhuqing, you can say it too if you see something you like."
"There's no need. I don't need to buy anything," Zhu Zhuqing replied.
The items here were surely expensive. She already owed Ao Tian too much and didn't want him to spend more on her.
"What's there to be polite about?" Xiao Wu said."You're his follower now. It's perfectly normal for him to spend money on you."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly."Alright."
Even so, she secretly decided that even if she liked something, she wouldn't speak up.
No matter how rich Ao Tian was, she didn't think he should squander money like this. Yet she didn't dare lecture him—so saving even a little for him was better than nothing.
Ao Tian knew that Grandmaster and Tang San were seated in the back, but he paid no attention to them, quietly accompanying the girls as they watched the auction.
In the rear, Grandmaster and Tang San were chatting and hadn't noticed Ao Tian's group entering through the special passage.
Suddenly, a middle-aged man dressed in white, with refined features, sat down a few seats away from Tang San.
Both Grandmaster and Tang San were wearing masks provided by the auction house to protect guests' privacy.
Earlier, the girl who led Ao Tian in had also asked whether he needed a mask. Ao Tian had refused.
What surprised Tang San was that this middle-aged man wasn't wearing a mask either—and no attendant came to question him.
Grandmaster's body trembled slightly. A trace of delight flashed through his eyes but was quickly concealed, unnoticed even by Tang San.
Tang San curiously observed the middle-aged man. Sensing Tang San's gaze, the man returned a friendly smile.
Tang San nodded slightly in response and withdrew his gaze.
He felt that this man exuded a special kind of aura—one that easily inspired goodwill.
Tang San vaguely felt he had encountered this aura somewhere before, but couldn't recall where.
Grandmaster coughed lightly and said,"Little San, the two weapons you entrusted to the auction house should be coming up for auction soon."
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