Time Wheel Golden Cicada Molt

"Two seniors, we are maidservants assigned to serve you. There is still some time before the auction begins. If either of you requires anything, please instruct us."

The slightly older girl standing beside Zhang Tie had a graceful figure and lovely features. She first gave Zhang Tie and Si Chi a proper curtsy before speaking slowly in a crisp, pleasant voice.

Zhang Tie glanced at her expressionlessly and said nothing. The younger girl on the other side looked no older than fifteen or sixteen. Her skin was fair as snow, and her features were picturesque. Upon hearing her sister's words, her face flushed red as though she had recalled something embarrassing. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Zhang Tie or Si Chi.

Seeing this, Si Chi secretly rejoiced and was about to say something when Zhang Tie suddenly cut him off.

"No need. Just wait outside. If I need anything, I'll summon you in!" Zhang Tie's voice was icy, devoid of any emotion.

"Yes, Senior!" the two maidservants answered in unison. Though their faces clearly showed a trace of disappointment, there was also a hint of relief.

Si Chi stared at the two maidservants' retreating figures, his lips parting as if he had something to say. But at the last moment, he glanced at Zhang Tie and ultimately swallowed every word.

Meanwhile, Zhang Tie had his eyes tightly shut, immersed in his own thoughts. Countless possible reasons for the sudden tremendous increase in his comprehension flashed through his mind, yet he could not find a definite answer.

About half an hour later, while Zhang Tie was still deep in thought, a faint disturbance suddenly caught his attention. He abruptly opened his eyes and fixed a piercing gaze on the pristine jade wall atop the auction platform.

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