"But the person in charge of the second-tier auction house, Marlene Taylor. Just call me Marlene."
The woman introduced herself with a smile.
"Oh? Since there's a second tier, don't tell me there's a third tier too?"
Tang Lan asked half-jokingly.
To his surprise, Marlene's expression did not change in the slightest. Instead, she explained, "There is no third-tier auction house at present! But perhaps there will be in the future."
"The auction items in the second-tier auction house are already the highest-quality items on the entire continent!"
"There aren't many distinguished guests here yet. Let me take you over."
With that, Marlene smiled and walked ahead to lead the three of them.
As she walked, she did not forget to introduce the place. "You came at just the right time. Many priceless treasures have appeared at our second-tier auction house this time, so if you like anything, don't miss it."
"A little secret for you: most of the good stuff comes later, so don't spend all your money at the beginning."
"Otherwise, you'll regret it for a long time. Though even if you wait, you might not necessarily be able to get them. I'm only reminding you because I find this young man pleasing to the eye, so don't tell anyone else!"
Marlene turned back and cast Tang Lan a flirtatious glance. Those peach-blossom eyes of hers were truly soul-hooking.
Even with Tang Lan's formidable self-control, his heartbeat involuntarily skipped faster.
By the time he came back to his senses, the woman had already left the three of them some distance behind. They hurriedly quickened their pace to catch up.
Lin Ni quietly moved closer to Tang Lan and whispered, "Brother Tang Lan, did that vixen enchant you?"
"How hateful. That woman is dressed so beautifully. One look tells