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The auction venue is located in the Great King City of Ice Shimmer Star, which is also the largest trading market in the entire Ice Shimmer Star.
The Dragon Clan is the largest family on Ice Shimmer Star, holding a dominant position and controlling the entire auction house of Ice Shimmer Star.
Describing their business as prosperous is no exaggeration; their daily profits have allowed the family to develop rapidly, producing several remarkable figures. In a world without Robber Monks, the Void Realm Ancestors of the Dragon Family have completely become the rulers of Ice Shimmer Star.
Although other forces have a few Virtual Realm Cultivators, only the Dragon Family has members in the Void Realm.
Zuo Dao and his two companions were not overly conspicuous but still attracted attention. Even though the Three Women wore veils, their innate grace and charm could be felt from afar.
After emerging from the Supreme Academy, which was filled with Robbery Realm cultivators, Zuo Dao realized that it wasn't that there were few Robber Monks in the Great Star Domain; rather, most had gone to the Supreme Academy. Only there could they obtain better resources, though it came at a cost.
Great King City was neither bustling nor desolate. The cultivators on the streets generally ignored everything else unless necessary, which struck them as somewhat odd. Although they had to pay an entrance fee upon arrival, what intrigued the four of them more was the local customs and culture of Great King City.
The auction hall was situated in the very center of Great King City, within a vast estate. This was the most popular place in all of Great King City, where commoners mingled freely with cultivators. The Three Divine Realms were filled with numerous Void Realm cultivators.
However, like attracts like; Divine Realm Cultivators formed one circle while Virtual Realm Cultivators formed another, with clear distinctions between levels and a significant difference in numbers. Zuo Dao observed that the ratio of Divine Realm Cultivators to Virtual Realm Cultivators here was roughly one hundred to one.
This was considered normal, but for Zuo Dao, who was used to Robber Monks and their entourage of Robbery Realm thugs, it felt strange as if he had suddenly learned something new in school.
The Dragon Family could be described as walking arrogantly through Great King City. However, this generation's family head had some vision; he suppressed most of the clan's wayward members and slightly improved the Long Family's reputation.
Dragon Auction House.
Several grand characters floated above the estate, formed by powerful magic that bound them in place. They served no particular purpose other than to look impressive and showcase the Long Family's prestige.
The entire estate was under the protection of the Great Formation, and Zuo Dao could vaguely sense several long-lasting auras within it. Although they were all Robber Monks, they were much stronger than those attending the auction. It seemed they had the confidence to host such a grand event.
However, as Zuo Dao approached the entrance, he encountered a dilemma—he had no invitation. Not even the most ordinary invitation was in his possession. This auction strictly required an invitation for anyone to enter, regardless of their status.
Of course, he had another option. If he unleashed the Tiger Body, he could probably force his way in, and those old acquaintances inside would likely come rushing out. But he didn't want to make such a scene unless absolutely necessary.
While he was contemplating how to obtain an invitation, a golden card suddenly appeared before him. Looking up, he saw Feng Miaomiao standing in front of him. Although her face was veiled, he could still see the smug smile on her lips.
"Don't tell me you stole this?" Zuo Dao usually preferred to act like an ordinary person and didn't constantly project his Spiritual Awareness. Even though he was in a state of Divine Sense rather than combat, he still used Spiritual Awareness.
"Of course... I did," Feng Miaomiao elongated her tone playfully. Zuo Dao slapped his forehead; it was just as he suspected. However, this wasn't the first time such things had happened, so he didn't think much of it.
Tai Shu Yun chimed in from the side, "Hurry up and get inside; it won't be fun if they come looking for you."
When the guards at the entrance saw the golden invitations held by the four of them, their expressions turned oddly perplexed. Zuo Dao realized they had noticed something unusual, but to him, it wasn't a big deal. What was even stranger was that the guards didn’t ask a single question and simply let them through.
This was Zuo Dao's first encounter with such a situation; he was certain the guards had discovered something but chose not to dwell on it. He wasn’t foolish enough to approach them with inquiries.
Once inside the estate, someone quickly approached them to direct their entry. Although the golden invitations held by Zuo Dao and his companions weren't of the highest rank, they were still led to a private room.
The interior of the estate had been meticulously designed, setting it apart from other auction venues. Typically at an auction house, there were only private rooms or seating arrangements surrounding a central auction stage, which could be circular or fan-shaped.
However, the Dragon Clan had creatively transformed a vast estate into a massive auction venue. Each private room featured a large floor-to-ceiling Water Screen that allowed guests to clearly see everything happening on the auction stage.
Of course, the private rooms were also categorized by rank: red, white, gold, and silver. Zuo Dao couldn't help but admire the intelligence behind the estate's design; however, regarding the classification of invitations on the card itself, he was at a loss. After all, he had never seen an invitation before and wouldn't know how to categorize them anyway.
As they sat comfortably in the lounge, sipping tea and chatting, a commotion erupted at the entrance of the Auction House.
Luo Qing was having a particularly unfortunate day. He had come to represent his family at the auction, but just as he was nearing the venue, a woman had robbed him. While he managed to keep his substantial wealth intact, she had stolen his invitation. He couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and frustration, cursing the woman silently, though he couldn't bring himself to truly hate her. After all, he had fallen for her seductive charm at first glance.
Without an invitation, entry to the Auction House was impossible; this was a strict rule of the Long Family—recognition by invitation rather than by person. Although invitations were sent to every family, they did not concern themselves with who was sent to represent them.
Coincidentally, the guard that Luo Qing approached was the same one who had previously allowed Zuo Dao inside. When the guard learned that Luo Qing had been robbed of his invitation, he understood the situation but still refused to let him in. This left Luo Qing fuming with nowhere to vent his anger.
Causing trouble for the Long Family? That would be unwise; even if his father found out, it would only lead to severe repercussions. Just as he was about to raise a fuss, a steward from the Long Family stepped out. Long Zhanghong, despite being a steward of the Dragon Family, carried himself without airs. He had come out merely to see what the disturbance was about.
He happened upon Luo Qing earnestly pleading with the guard to let him in.
"Young Master Luo, what seems to be the problem? Didn't our family send you an invitation?"
Seeing Long Zhanghong eased Luo Qing's tension. He stammered through an explanation of his predicament, and eventually, he was allowed entry into the Auction House.
However, Long Zhanghong still took a moment to question the guard about what had transpired. Upon learning that it involved one man and three women, he made a mental note to stay vigilant. After giving some instructions, he entered the garden to investigate Zuo Dao and his companions' background.
While the Long Family adhered strictly to their invitation policy, it was unprecedented for a guest's invitation to be stolen. Even without any malicious intent from one-third of those present, an investigation was deemed necessary.
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