They didn't rush to leave. Instead, they started asking around and learned that there was an auction going on in the area, which everyone wanted to attend. The mission had a long timeframe of three months.
It used to be only one month, then it was half a month longer, and now it's three months. They couldn't help but sigh that the environment is really better now, and they have more time to complete tasks.
When the Fifth Elder issued this task, he personally went to the site to investigate, assessed the difficulty, and set what he considered to be the most suitable time for the sect's disciples.
On the day of the auction, they lingered outside. Shi Mu tugged at Nangong Yu's sleeve worriedly, "Senior brother, will we be unable to get in? We don't have anything!"
Shi Mu was worried that they would embarrass themselves in front of others, which would cause a huge uproar. Nangong Yu gave Shi Mu a reassuring look, "Don't worry, there's nothing your senior brother can't handle."
The Imperial Auction House was a place Xu Yuehuai had bought things from before, though not in Cangwu City. As expected, when the group arrived at the entrance, they were stopped. The two guards, without any emotion or finesse, said, "This auction is by invitation only. No one may enter without an invitation."
The Imperial Auction House is such a large venue that it always needs to give special treatment to people who buy a lot of things here, so that they are in the mood to continue spending here, instead of buying things today and then choosing to buy elsewhere the next day.
The original intention behind this invitation was to incentivize everyone to spend more money on the Imperial Auction. However, it remains to be seen whether everyone is willing to pay for it.
Nangong Yu calmly took out an invitation card with the words "Huangtian Auction" embossed in gold lettering. The guards at the door took it and checked it before clearing a path for them to pass, saying, "Please, distinguished guests."
Seeing that the guards who had been so arrogant and haughty just moments before were now respectfully letting them in, Shi Mu walked in and stood beside Nangong Yu, gaining a deeper understanding of his identity. "I never imagined that after all this time, the big boss would be right beside me. My apologies, Senior Brother!"
For some unknown reason, Shi Mu suddenly clasped his hands in a fist salute and launched into a long speech to Nangong Yu. It seemed as if their brainwaves had communicated, as the two of them began to act out a scene, like true drama queens.
Seeing this, Shangguan Xi simply couldn't bear to look at the two of them.
Fu Ziyi and Baili Xiuwen had no interest in joining in the fun; both of them were sleeping soundly at the inn and didn't care to participate in such an event.
Xuan Chi followed along, but he didn't notice what the people in front of them were making a fuss about. He was extremely focused on Xu Yuehuai, who was walking at the back. He could tell how far Xu Yuehuai was from leaving as soon as he took a step, and he observed her very carefully.
Xu Yuehuai was aware that there was a gaze watching her from time to time, but she ignored it. Xuan Chi was just like that; he was quite enthusiastic towards everyone. That was how Xu Yuehuai saw Xuan Chi.
Seeing Qin Chi and Mao Yuan here was something they never expected. Former fellow disciples met under these circumstances, and neither side showed any intention of backing down. Xu Yuehuai and the others didn't even bother to greet them. No one had any interest in talking to two people with such bad reputations; it would only dirty their mouths.
But Qin Chi and Mao Yuan didn't think so. Their eyes were fixed on Xu Yuehuai at the end. Qin Chi's gaze was like a venomous snake, clinging to her and impossible to shake off. "What a coincidence, senior sister and senior brother, what are you doing here?"
Qin Chi greeted them as if they were old friends, but Nangong Yu didn't seem inclined to pay them any attention. Although they all came from good families, Qin Chi was far inferior to Nangong Yu, so he had to lower his stance when he saw Nangong Yu.
Nangong Yu comes from a prestigious family. The family's wealth has been passed down for generations, and by his generation, his ancestors' legacy was enough for him to squander for a lifetime.
Nangong Yu frowned and answered perfunctorily, "What else can we do here but buy or sell things?"
These people all knew about the feud between Qin Chi and Xu Yuehuai a few days ago. Judging from his current appearance, it was obvious that he was here purely to cause trouble and annoy them.
Xu Yuehuai didn't even spare a glance for the two opposite him, completely treating them as if they were invisible, making them feel a little embarrassed. Mao Yuan, not being from the sect, naturally relaxed a bit, crossing his arms and looking disdainful, "What kind of attitude is this? Brother Qin Chi is only talking to you out of respect, and this is how you treat him!"
After Mao Yuan left the sect, he even started calling Qin Chi "Brother Qin Chi." Everyone present was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, and they all began to wonder if they were hallucinating.
Nangong Yu snorted coldly, shook his folding fan, and said in a light tone, "A good dog doesn't block the way."
Five words were enough to break Mao Yuan's defenses. She looked at Nangong Yu in disbelief, pointed at his nose, and said, "How dare you! How dare you talk to me like that!"
Mao Yuan was used to being arrogant and domineering, while Nangong Yu was used to being low-key. Arrogant people naturally forget what kind of person a low-key person really is.
With the auction about to begin and a crowd gathered, the auction organizer naturally stepped forward to see what was going on and whether he could mediate. "Gentlemen, what's going on here?"
When Mao Yuan saw the person in charge arrive, he smiled and pointed at Nangong Yu and the others opposite him, "Manager, I suspect this group of people used a fake invitation to get in."
“They brought five people. As everyone knows, with this kind of invitation, you can only bring one person at most, and even a servant can only bring one person. But they have clearly exceeded the limit!” Mao Yuan said smugly, thinking that she had definitely won this round. However, she did not expect that after she finished speaking, a hint of sarcasm flashed in Nangong Yu’s eyes.
Following procedure, the manager bowed to Nangong Yu and said respectfully, "Please trouble this guest to show his invitation."
Without hesitation, Nangong Yu took it out. The moment the invitation appeared, Mao Yuan knew she was right, because it was completely different from hers and was not an invitation from the Huangtian Auction House at all. "See? I told you, they were definitely forgeries!"
Unexpectedly, the manager's attitude changed drastically the moment he saw the cover. He went from being respectful to being obsequious, and put on a standard smile. "I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were such a distinguished guest. This way, please."
The manager completely ignored Mao Yuan's clamor behind him, secretly glad that he hadn't listened to a word he said.
Mao Yuan was puzzled. Xu Yuehuai and the others didn't even spare her a glance before turning around and leaving.
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