"Master, please come with me," said the maid who brought him.
"Um."
After entering the Jingbao Hall, Shi Jiu followed the maid up a special passage to the VIP area on the second floor.
"Sir, this Jingbao Palace has been auctioned four times since it was built, and today it will be five times." The maid introduced as she led the way.
"Oh? I heard that Fengbaozhai holds several auctions every year. Aren't they held here?" Shi Jiu asked curiously,
"Yes, the general auction is not qualified to be held in the Treasure Competition Hall. It will only be held here when there are particularly important treasures or auction items." The maid further said, "And this time, because something extraordinary has appeared, The treasures are not only from the forces of Longnan County, but I, Fengbaozhai, have also invited major forces from other nearby counties to participate. I believe that the upcoming auction will be very exciting, and the young master will definitely return with satisfaction."
Shi Jiu gradually became excited due to the diligent introduction by the maid who led the way, and the upcoming auction.
Of course, it's not just Shi Jiu, almost everyone in Tonglin City is waiting eagerly. Especially those in the sect who know about the auction are very excited. Everyone is discussing the upcoming auction and what will happen. Thinking about the treasure that shocked the world, and which forces will get it, especially the final treasure, who will get it, makes people excited.
While Shi Jiu followed the maid to the VIPs, people started to enter the hall of Jingbao Hall.
"Wow! This hall is too big, isn't it? Even our city lord's palace is not that big, right? And it's so beautiful!" Some people in the crowd kept exclaiming.
"Well, I heard that this Treasure Competition Hall has held four auctions in the past, and each time there were shocking treasures. This time will be the fifth!"
"I feel like I can come to the Jingbao Hall once in my life, and I have no regrets in my life." Some people in the crowd kept sighing.
"Brother, I agree with you. The fact that we can come in shows our status in our respective sects. You haven't seen how many people outside Fengbaozhai can't get in. We are all lucky.
"Yeah, you're right."
These disciples who followed the elders in the sect all looked excited and proud. They were all core disciples of each sect, otherwise they would not have the chance to come to this Jingbao Hall.
Outside Fengbaozhai, those disciples and casual cultivators who were unable to enter surrounded Fengbaozhai almost completely. Except for the main road outside the gate that was temporarily under martial law, other places were occupied and many people even opened He opened a temporary restaurant and gambling board to provide special services to the excited people around him.
"What? This glass of wine actually costs one tael of silver? You can buy two jugs of good wine! Are you robbing me?"
"This fruit plate costs two taels of silver? Are you crazy about money? Why don't you just steal it?" When the people in the crowd who wanted to buy wine heard the price, they immediately jumped up and cursed.
"Haha, what kind of place do you think this is? In front of Fengbaozhai, you can know the auction situation inside immediately! If you want to buy, pay, otherwise don't yell at me here!" The person who provided the drink service immediately retorted rudely said, his tone full of disdain.
"Hmph! Do you think so many of us are lambs to be slaughtered? Brothers, let's overturn this stall and let it trick people!" the man who cursed retorted, and encouraged the people around him to take action.
"What? You dare to do it? Don't you even look at where this place is? Will the people in Fengbaozhai allow you to do it in front of their door? And do you know our background? There is a Ghost Fire Sect behind us. If you have the ability, you can Give it a try!" The person who served the high-priced drinks was not worried that the other party would do anything. Instead, he only angered the other party even more without worrying that the matter would become a big deal.
"The Ghost Fire Sect? Isn't it amazing? It's not our power in Longnan County. Brothers, let's go!" The person who cursed seemed to have never heard of the Ghost Fire Sect and still wanted to take action.
At this time, someone on the side whispered to persuade: "Brother, stop talking, we can't afford to offend the Ghost Fire Sect! Their young gang leader just robbed the Ax Gang's things outside the South City Gate the day before. The Ax Gang all No one dares to come forward, so they can only eat the yellow lotus dumbly and walk away in despair. In addition, they have always been on good terms with Jianxiao Pavilion. Do you still dare to take action? "
"What? Such a thing is happening? Then I still..." After hearing someone on the side telling the Ghost Fire Sect, the man who cursed immediately felt a little cold all over his body and did not dare to curse anymore.
"Hmph! Now you know that we are not easy to mess with, right?" The person who provided the drink service said proudly.
The person who cursed knew that he couldn't offend the other party, so he immediately blended into the crowd and disappeared.
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Shi Jiu followed the maid who led the way to the VIP area in the Jingbao Palace.
"The VIP area has two floors, with more than thirty private rooms. Each box is completely independent. Your private room is on the second floor, sir. Please come with me." The maid led Shi Jiu to the VIP area on the second floor, and then opened opened the door of one of the rooms.
"Sir, this is your box." The maid introduced with a smile, "Every VIP box in the Jingbao Palace is carefully designed and completely isolated from all kinds of exploration and attacks. There is no need to worry about the room information being leaked. go out."
Then the maid pointed to the huge transparent amethyst in front of the box and said: "All the boxes have such a large crystal glass screen. They are all top-quality amethyst produced in Yazang County. Through this crystal screen, there are no blind spots." You can see and hear everything going on in the auction hall, but you can't see or hear what's going on inside at all from the outside, so you can bid for whatever you want."
Shi Jiu looked at the huge amethyst in front of him and remembered the auction he attended at Fengbaozhai in Lanming City. The boxes there were basically the same as here. They also had huge amethyst screens and the furnishings were basically the same, except for the rooms. Other than being slightly smaller, everything else is basically the same.
"How long until the auction starts?" Shi Jiu asked after looking around.
"Back to you, sir, it will start in half an hour." The maid replied respectfully.
Immediately afterwards, the service staff delivered plates of exquisite meals and fruits.
Shi Jiu sat on the soft chair in the center, and then looked at the large crystal screen in front of him. He had a panoramic view of the situation in the hall.
At this time, more than half of the people were seated in the hall, including young and old. They were basically small and medium-sized sects and some wealthy people. As for those from big and powerful sects, they were all in the VIP area. And people are still entering at the entrance of the hall.
Shi Jiu took a look and saw that there was no one he knew in the hall, but those he knew, such as Dong Tianling, Dong Hu and others from Shuntian Escort Bureau, were all in the VIP area's private room.
"Okay, go out and I'll call you if anything happens."
"Yes, sir." After that, the maid closed the door and left.
In a private room in the VIP area on the third floor, several people from the Shuntian Escort Bureau were discussing excitedly, and sitting on the chairs at the front were Dong Tianling, the First Elder, the Second Elder and others.
At this time, Dong Hu, who was behind Dong Tianling, said with a smile: "Father, there are many forces coming to this auction, some of which I have never seen before."
"Well, basically all the big forces from the nearby counties are here. By the way, how about the exchange tea party for the younger generation held at Jianxiao Pavilion at noon today? Is there any harvest?" Dong Tianling then asked.
"It's okay. I met some descendants of other forces. Generally speaking, I gained something. In addition, Huo Meng and Liu Ruyi also went." Dong Hu replied.
In fact, the day before, Ke Zhenshui, the young successor of Jianxiao Pavilion, notified the successors of the major forces to attend a tea party held in their Jianxiao Pavilion to communicate and learn from each other. Dong Hu was invited to go, and at the same time, he also discussed and exchanged ideas with the descendants of other forces at the tea party, and gained a little bit.
"Well, compared with those people, where do you think you are?" Dong Tianling continued to ask.
"I can't say for the top three, but the top five should be no problem." Dong Hu replied confidently.
"Top five? Not bad. Who do you think is number one?"
"The first one should be Ren Tianye from Tonglin Palace or Wu Chenxuan from Jueshi Palace." At this point, Dong Hu lowered his head slightly.
Although Dong Tianling had his back to Dong Hu, he still noticed the latter's reaction.
"For the younger generation, there is no suspense for them to compete for the first place, but you cannot be discouraged. There are always mountains one after another on the road to the strong. You have to climb over them before your future will be bright and your soul will be promising, so Never lose faith." Dong Tianling taught him a lesson.
"Yes, father, I know this and will not let you down." After hearing Dong Tianling's words, Dong Hu, who had just been a little depressed, immediately regained his confidence.
"In half a year, the Secret Realm of the Lost Dream will be opened. I hope that your name will appear in the top three on the list of young people with the Lost Dream." Dong Tianling further said.
"Yes, father, the child will not let you down!" At this moment, Dong Hu's eyes were full of confidence, which also made the elders on the side smile and nod.
"Captain, we have watched Dong Hu grow up, he will not let us down." The second elder said with a smile.
The second elder of the Shuntian Escort Bureau was the first to arrive in Tonglin City. He and the second uncle Ming of Fengbaozhai secretly set out in advance with the essence of Lingsali, hiding it from everyone.
"Thank you for the compliments, elders." Dong Hu smiled innocently.
"By the way, during our escort this time, we found a young man with good skills and brains. He may be as good as you." Dong Tianling said.
"Oh? Who is it?" Dong Hu asked curiously.
"The guard Jin Yan'er hired seems to be similar to the one named Shi Jiu who was in Moluo Cave before."
"Hmm? Another helper invited by Jin Yuner?" Dong Hu thought of the young man named Shi Jiu whom he met in Mo Luo Cave. His temperament was very appealing to him. At that time, he also invited him to have a good relationship afterwards. They drank a meal, but in the end the other party was blasted into the cracks in the earth by the Fire Fist Sect leader and died in the Moluo Cave.
"If possible, I would like to meet him. There are not many young people who can be praised by his father."
