The gatekeeper still had a polite smile on his face: "Of course, please come in, guest."
Fang Qi patted his greasy belly, his face full of fat and arrogance.
He glanced at Shangyue with disdain, then strode towards the threshold.
"Wait!" Shangyue's cold voice came from under the hat.
Fang Qi's steps on the threshold suddenly stopped. He looked back in confusion, wondering: What else does this poor guy want?
However, last month, no word was spoken.
With a "bang", she slammed an exquisite jade hairpin heavily onto the table.
The jade hairpin was hit hard and instantly burst into dazzling light.
On the jade hairpin, a golden phoenix took shape. It soared and circled, chirping, and the cry lingered for a long time.
The gatekeeper's unchanging fake smile finally cracked, and he said in shock, "Could this be the legendary Nine Heavens Jade Phoenix Hairpin?"
The gatekeeper carefully examined the jade hairpin in front of him, gradually revealing an intoxicated expression, and explained in one breath the origin of the Nine Heavens Jade Phoenix Hairpin.
"The Shangyuan Chronicles records: "Yan" (a mountain called Jiaoshan) rises from Jiaoshan Mountain, flowing eastward to join the Yin River. Its upper reaches are covered with golden leaves, while its lower parts are covered with green jade. A beast called Yan exists, its feathers ablaze with colors, and its steps emit a glow. It dies but endures, bathed in fire and reborn. Taking the sacred fire of Nirvana, one burns the gold and jade above it. After ninety-nine and eighty-one years, one obtains a hairpin, named the Nine Heavens Jade Phoenix Hairpin."
Afterwards, the gatekeeper explained thoughtfully:
"The Shangyuan Chronicles records that, according to legend, a crimson water emerged from the summit of Jiao Mountain, flowing eastward and eventually merging into the Yin River. Golden leaves grew on the mountain, while cyan jade lay beneath. Within the mountain, a mystical beast shimmered with feathers of multicolored light, its steps radiating with brilliance. Even after death, it could rise from the ashes, eternally immortal."
"According to legend, one must gather the fire of Nirvana and use it to smelt the gold and jade from the mountains. After a long and arduous forging process of 9981 years, one can create an unrivaled treasure - the Nine Heavens Jade Phoenix Hairpin."
Shangyue was stunned. She had known that the Nine Heavens Jade Phoenix Hairpin must be a top-grade magical weapon above the immortal level, but she had never expected it to have such a history.
Shangyue was shocked and couldn't help but sigh: A simple gift for becoming a disciple is so generous. Master, how rich are you?
Upon hearing this, Fang Qi was so surprised that his mouth opened wide, his eyes opened wide, and he stood there in a daze.
The gatekeeper nodded to the attendant behind him, and the attendant immediately took the jade hairpin carefully in his hand and retreated hastily.
The gatekeeper no longer had that professional fake smile on his face, but a somewhat sincere smile.
He carefully explained to Shangyue, "Dear guest, your jade hairpin needs to be sent to the Pavilion Master for inspection. Could you please follow me?"
Shangyue nodded slightly. She stood tall and straight with steady steps, and walked gracefully past the stunned Fang Qi.
"Wait...wait!" Seeing the gatekeeper taking Shangyue up the stairs, Fang Qi was indignant and unwilling.
Even though he had just produced a top-quality treasure last month, he was able to enter the auction.
However, the auction rules are extremely strict, clearly stating that only distinguished guests with formal invitations are allowed to enter the private room on the second floor.
"Why can she enter the private room on the second floor, while I can only stay in the lobby on the first floor?"
Upon hearing this, the gatekeeper apologized to Shangyue, "Sir, please wait a moment."
Shangyue raised her eyebrows. She wanted to see how the gatekeeper would deal with it.
The gatekeeper turned around, looked at Fang Qi, who was looking furious, and said calmly, "The magic weapon this girl brought out is enough to buy half of the Wanbao Pavilion. And with all due respect, sir, this bag of spirit stones you have can't even buy a fairy-level space ring from my Wanbao Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, the flesh on Fang Qi's face twisted and his complexion turned blue and purple.
He wanted to refute, but he had no choice but to accept that every word the other party said was true.
What's more, Wanbao Pavilion has an outstanding status in Yanzhi City, so he dare not cause trouble openly.
Seeing Fang Qi no longer arguing, the gatekeeper turned to Fang Yue and said, "Please follow me."
Fang Yue smiled slightly, and calmly followed the gatekeeper up the stairs and headed towards the private room on the second floor.
"Dear guest, please come in!" The gatekeeper respectfully pushed open the door of the private room, with a hint of respect in his voice.
Shangyue nodded slightly and walked into the private room calmly.
The private rooms on the second floor are luxuriously decorated, spacious, and filled with a wide variety of precious ornaments.
However, this private room already had guests, and there was more than one.
In the center of the private room, a man in gorgeous clothes sat in front of an exquisite tea table.
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His figure is round, like a plump bead of blessing.
There is always a kind smile on his chubby face, which makes people feel friendly at first sight.
But his eyes and eyebrows exude worldly wisdom that makes people dare not underestimate him.
His fingers gently held a delicate teacup, slowly savoring the fragrant tea in the cup.
Suddenly he heard the sound of a door being pushed open. He put down his teacup gracefully and calmly, and looked up at the moon.
Another man in black stood with his back to the moon. His hair was as black as black jade and fell smoothly to his knees without any ripples.
His posture was so quiet, as if even the flow of time had stopped in his hair, exuding an inviolable solemnity.
When Shangyue stepped into the private room, she saw that there were already guests there. She was about to ask the doorman beside her if she had come to the wrong place.
However, her gaze lingered for a moment on the back of the man in black.
That familiar silhouette and that cold aura made her unable to look away.
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