Heaven Dou Auction House

Heaven Dou Empire Imperial City.

Ye Han and the others soon arrived at Heaven Dou Imperial City. After passing inspection, they entered the imperial city without incident.

The moment he entered, Ye Han saw countless advertisements around him, all carrying the latest news about the Soul Bone auction. The Soul Masters passing through the streets were also discussing it animatedly.

At that moment, in the guild chat group—

Yoruichi: "Xiao Han, there are a lot of people around with ill intentions! Some of them are even carrying Killing Intent!"

Hearing Yoruichi's words, Ye Han subconsciously glanced at Zhao Lei before asking uncertainly, "Uncle Zhao, when you came last time, you didn't just walk in openly, did you?"

Zhao Lei puffed out his chest and said proudly, "Of course! A true man born under heaven should act openly and honorably!"

Looking at Zhao Lei, who wore the air of a righteous gentleman, Ye Han's face darkened. He said irritably, "If I didn't know what kind of person you were, I might actually have believed you! Can't you sense the ill intentions of those people around us?"

"Hmph! They're just a bunch of trash. What's there to fear? I'm a Titled Douluo—what could I possibly be afraid of? If anyone dares jump out, I'll kill him!" Zhao Lei swept his gaze around disdainfully.

"But you can only scare them."

Ye Han's words stunned Zhao Lei for a moment. Then he calmly said, "If I unleash all nine Soul Rings, I'll scare them to death. What's there to worry about?"

Faced with Zhao Lei's inexplicable confidence, Ye Han could only sigh helplessly. Fortunately, Spirit Hall had not yet been exposed, so there were not many Titled Douluo in the open, and everyone tried their best to avoid conflicts.

However, the instant Zhao Lei and the others appeared, the various families had already begun to move.

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's meeting hall sat all those qualified to make decisions. The atmosphere was somewhat stifling.

"Uncle Jian, the news has returned. The Titled Douluo bringing the Soul Bones to auction is the one who clashed with you in the Star Dou Great Forest," Ning Fengzhi said with a headache.

When Sword Douluo had returned, he had told Ning Fengzhi about the incident. Ning Fengzhi had thought that although they had offended the other party, he was only a single Titled Douluo.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was, after all, a great and powerful sect. He did not believe that some unknown Titled Douluo would come knocking at their door. The sect's two great Titled Douluo were no pushovers either. At worst, they could simply keep out of each other's way from then on.

But things were different now. The other party was bringing two Soul Bones to auction. No matter the reason, they could not possibly let those two Soul Bones slip away.

One had to know that even a Titled Douluo could not outright claim to have no interest in Soul Bones. Even if they were only hundred-year Soul Bones, what family did not have younger generations?

The problem now was that, because of the previous incident, Ye Han and the others might cause trouble at the Auction House. The most direct method would be refusing to sell to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Seeing the silent atmosphere, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Second Elder was the first to speak. "I don't think this is that serious. We can just send someone to apologize in person. In the end, we were the ones at fault!"

After hearing him, First Elder objected. "No! If we do that, wouldn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect be admitting inferiority? Who would respect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future?"

Very quickly, the meeting hall descended into chaos. Even Ning Fengzhi, who had always been mild-tempered, grew somewhat irritated. Slamming his palm onto the table, he rebuked them, "I called you here to solve the problem, not to argue endlessly!"

"Sect Master, since we are worried about Zhao Lei and the others causing trouble, why not have Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo seize the items directly?" First Elder said viciously.

"No! The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect stands for benevolence and righteousness. If we do this, the news will inevitably spread, and the ones who suffer in the end will be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Moreover, such actions would surely shake Uncle Jian's sword heart. Do not bring this up again." As the sect master, Ning Fengzhi saw certain matters very clearly.

At that moment, Bone Douluo's hoarse voice slowly rang out. "Actually, all of you have misunderstood one thing. The conflict was not between Chen Xin and Zhao Lei, but between Rongrong and the other party's junior. In the end, there is no need for us to make such an enemy."

Hearing Bone Douluo speak, Ning Fengzhi asked respectfully, "Then what does Uncle Bone suggest?"

"Take Rongrong to apologize. I believe the other party will not wish to become enemies with us either. After all, we have not had any actual conflict," Bone Douluo said calmly.

Thus, the matter was settled. After leaving the meeting hall, Bone Douluo looked at Sword Douluo and said, "Jianren, this time you'll take Rongrong to apologize!"

"Why me? You were the one who suggested it, so you go talk to Rongrong yourself! You should be the one persuading Rongrong to apologize!" Sword Douluo retorted without courtesy.

"Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, I should handle this matter. After all, I'm Rongrong's father! Besides, I'll be representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at this auction!" Seeing that the two were practically about to fight, Ning Fengzhi said helplessly.

"Cough, cough! Since you've said so, Fengzhi, then that's settled! I'll go with you that day! But you'll be the one to speak to Rongrong about apologizing, or she'll hate me!" Sword Douluo said bluntly.

On the other side, when Ye Han and the others arrived at the Auction House, accommodations were immediately arranged for them. The service was so attentive that it was almost frightening.

"Everyone must be exhausted from your journey. The auction will begin this afternoon. By then, our Auction House's largest venue will be opened, and we will arrange for everyone to enter VIP Room No. 5! The rooms ahead belong to Spirit Hall, the imperial family, and the Three Upper Sects. We hope you will understand!" the manager said politely.

To be honest, if he had not known Zhao Lei was a Titled Douluo, the manager would have long since informed the Heaven Dou Imperial Family to kill them and seize their goods. However, the news that Zhao Lei was a Titled Douluo had not spread.

At present, only the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect knew.

"You've been very thoughtful," Ye Han said with a smile.

Seeing that the one speaking was the little boy before him, the manager cautiously glanced at Zhao Lei. The latter showed no reaction, as calm as a still pool.

Yet this set off a huge storm in the manager's heart. He had originally believed Zhao Lei was the leader and that these people were merely his juniors. But now, it seemed the little boy before him was the true leader.

Faced with such major news, the manager quickly excused himself, intending to report it immediately. This was no small matter!

Soon, as the auction drew near, the manager brought Ning Fengzhi before Ye Han and the others.

As enemies from the Star Dou Great Forest, everyone immediately became wary. Zhao Lei, who had been lounging lazily, now fixed a sharp gaze on the manager and Sword Douluo behind Ning Fengzhi.

Sword Douluo also stared at Zhao Lei without courtesy. Caught between them, the manager kept breaking out in cold sweat, his body swaying unsteadily.

"That's enough, Uncle Jian!" As Ning Fengzhi spoke, Sword Douluo naturally withdrew his aura. Zhao Lei glanced at Ye Han and also retracted his own aura.

That small exchange greatly shocked Ning Fengzhi inwardly. He quickly calmed himself, then smiled and said, "You must be Ye Han, little friend! You truly are an outstanding young man. I am Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I came this time to apologize for my daughter's actions!"

As the saying went, one did not strike a smiling face. Ye Han naturally would not press the matter, since there was no deep blood feud between them.

"Sect Master Ning, I have long heard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the number one sect under heaven. Now that I have met Sect Master Ning in person, you are indeed extraordinary!" Ye Han began exchanging polite compliments.

Ning Rongrong, who was hiding behind Ning Fengzhi, muttered softly, "That's not what you said back in the Star Dou Great Forest."

Though her voice was quiet, no one present had low cultivation. Ning Fengzhi hurriedly said, "Rongrong, go apologize! What have I taught you all this time? Have you learned to use your power to bully others now?"

Feeling her father's sternness, Ning Rongrong felt aggrieved. She reluctantly walked over to Ye Han and said quietly, "I spoke rudely last time. I'm sorry!"

Ye Han did not care whether Ning Rongrong had apologized willingly or not. Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect intended to clear up the misunderstanding, he naturally would not cling to it.

"Let this matter end here. From now on, neither of us owes the other anything," Ye Han said calmly.

Hearing Ye Han's words, Ning Fengzhi breathed a sigh of relief. Taking a Jade Box from his robes, he smiled and said, "A small token of apology. Please do not dislike it."

Ye Han did not stand on ceremony. He accepted the Jade Box and replied, "Sect Master Ning, you are too courteous."

"I see that none of you seem to care about the value of the Soul Bones. I assume your family must be quite influential. May I ask what family you belong to, little friend?" With the apology concluded, Ning Fengzhi asked with a smile.

Ye Han naturally understood Ning Fengzhi's intention. He was fishing for information, but Ye Han had no intention of hiding it. He directly said, "We are from Second Dimension Academy!"

Hearing that name, Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly. He had originally assumed it was some family capable of mobilizing a Titled Douluo, but it was merely an academy.

After all, even Heaven Dou Royal Academy had only three Soul Douluo overseeing it, and he had never heard of this Second Dimension Academy.

"May I ask whether Second Dimension Academy is accepting students?" Ning Fengzhi asked with a smile.

Ye Han instantly understood what Ning Fengzhi meant. But Ye Han did not want Ning Rongrong, that little devil, so he directly said, "I'm sorry, Sect Master Ning, but Second Dimension Academy will not be accepting students in the coming years. The people you see now are all the students in our academy!"

"If that is the case, then that is truly a pity." Ning Fengzhi did not force the issue. Smiling, he rose to his feet. "We have talked long enough, so we shall take our leave first!"