"These two are esteemed guests of our Ice Fortress."
"I'll be responsible for hosting the auction shortly, and I have no time to attend to them. Cool Moon, help me receive them properly, and tell them about the main treasures Snow Lotus Hall will be auctioning this time."
"Do not slight them!"
Shi Boying spoke blandly, her tone nowhere near as warm as it had been when she faced Luo Chen.
From this difference in treatment, it was clear that this female Foundation Establishment cultivator named "Cool Moon" did not hold much status in her eyes.
Qiu Liangyue did not mind the unequal treatment, as if it were only natural.
She looked at Luo Chen and Wang Yuan, extending a hand in invitation.
"Fellow Daoists, this way, please!"
Luo Chen and Wang Yuan exchanged a glance, then followed behind her without betraying anything.
Snow Lotus Hall was enormous, but compared to Ice Wave Palace, it was several times smaller.
As the three walked toward the auction hall, they naturally began conversing.
"May I ask how the two Fellow Daoists are addressed?"
"This one is Luo Chen."
"Wang Yuan."
"So it is Daoist Luo and Fellow Daoist Wang! This little woman is Qiu Liangyue, an Ice Fortress disciple presently serving as a steward at Snow Lotus Market."
Qiu Liangyue introduced herself.
Afterward, she took out a thin list, preparing to introduce the resources that would appear at the auction.
Yet the moment she opened it, she lifted her head in puzzlement.
"Wang Yuan?"
"Yes? What guidance does Fellow Daoist Qiu have?" Wang Yuan asked coolly.
Qiu Liangyue frowned. She felt as if she had heard this name somewhere before.
After thinking briefly, she asked hesitantly, "Great River Market? Are you from Great River Market?"
Wang Yuan did not hide it and