Misunderstanding

Fatty Jin was, after all, the chief manager of the Heaven Dou Auction House. He still had to exercise some caution. If word got out that he had acted against one of his own customers, it would do neither him nor the Heaven Dou Auction House any good.

It might even affect Fatty Jin's position within the auction house.

To be safe, Fatty Jin finally restrained the greed in his heart and did not make a move against Li Yuan.

Then, he saw item after item that Li Yuan brought out.

Strictly speaking, the items Li Yuan brought out afterward were not all that valuable. At the very least, they could not compare to the spirit bone from earlier.

However, they were far more difficult to obtain than a spirit bone from a Thousand-Year Spirit Beast. A Thousand-Year Spirit Beast's spirit bone could be obtained by hunting a Thousand-Year Spirit Beast. As long as one was lucky enough, one might get one from killing any random Thousand-Year Spirit Beast.

But these materials obtained from Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts were different. The spirit beasts Li Yuan had just mentioned were all unquestionably top-tier spirit beasts, and each was over ten thousand years old.

Powerful spirit beasts of that age were probably more than ordinary Spirit Douluos could handle.

This black-clothed, masked man before him could produce so many materials obtained from Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts. Could it be that the man before him was a veteran Spirit Douluo, or even a Titled Douluo?

Cold sweat immediately poured from Fatty Jin's forehead. He had gone mad—he had actually just considered laying a hand on someone who might be a Titled Douluo.

Fortunately, he had not attacked recklessly. Otherwise, the other party would probably have twisted off his head and kicked it around like a ball!

Fatty Jin could not help swallowing. When he spoke to Li Yuan again, his tone became even more respectful. "M-Mr. Li, we will take this deal."

"We will arrange a special auction for you immediately. Please wait a moment, just a moment."

"Oh, right. I'll make the decision this time and waive half your auction fees. You only need to pay five percent of the final sale price of all auction items in Gold Soul Coins as a handling fee."

"And this is the highest-tier VIP card of our auction house. Those who hold this card are our most honored guests and will receive the finest service. Please do us the honor of accepting it, sir."

"Oh, right, Xiaoyu, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and serve tea to our distinguished guest. Have some awareness."

It seemed Fatty Jin had truly mistaken Li Yuan for a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse. His tone when speaking to Li Yuan was incomparably fawning and humble.

In order to please Li Yuan, he pulled out all the stops, afraid he might offend a Titled Douluo.

Well, although Li Yuan was not actually a Titled Douluo and was merely a Soul Elder, the consequences of offending him were truly no less severe than offending a Titled Douluo—perhaps even worse in some respects.

After all, the Titled Douluos of Douluo Continent all held exalted status and had many things to consider in their daily lives. Li Yuan was different. He was only a Twelve Years Old child and did not care about saving face at all.

Offend him, and he could hold a grudge from morning until night. Most importantly, if he was truly pushed too far, he could fully unleash destructive power comparable to that of a Titled Douluo.

He might not be a Titled Douluo himself, but he had a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast by his side. If man and beast joined forces, the destruction they could cause would be far more terrifying than that of an ordinary Titled Douluo.

Looking at it this way, Fatty Jin had stumbled into the right choice. Building a good relationship with Li Yuan was definitely far better than offending him.

"Heh, then I won't stand on ceremony." Li Yuan smiled as he accepted the crimson card Fatty Jin handed him, enjoying all the auction house's services without the slightest psychological burden.

He chatted idly with Fatty Jin while waiting for the auction to begin.

Fatty Jin's reaction was entirely within Li Yuan's expectations. The things he had taken out earlier had partly been meant to intimidate Fatty Jin, lest the fat man entertain any improper thoughts and cause him trouble.

Now, it seemed the effect was quite good. Fatty Jin's attitude was far better than before, as humble as could be. It made Li Yuan feel almost embarrassed to bully this honest fat man.

Two hours later, the special auction held exclusively for Li Yuan began as scheduled.

Led by Fatty Jin, Li Yuan arrived at the auction hall on the second floor of the auction house.

The moment he reached the second floor, the first thing to catch Li Yuan's attention was the uniquely charming female attendants in the auction hall.

Unlike the hostesses responsible for guiding guests, the attendants here had more voluptuous figures and prettier faces.

Most importantly, there was their attire: white dresses with plunging necklines, sleeveless designs, and hems ending just above the waist, perfectly displaying the girls' fiery figures. Paired with white high heels, they were especially alluring and invited all sorts of fantasies.

Damn, anyone who knew better would know this was an auction house. Anyone who didn't would probably think they had walked into a hostess club!

As a young man from the twenty-first century, Li Yuan had seen plenty of things. Back before he had transmigrated, he had several gigabytes of porn stored on his phone.

Having received the earnest instruction of so many teachers from the island nation, Li Yuan naturally would not be unable to withstand such minor stimulation. After mocking it internally, he began admiring the attendants' figures.

There was no other meaning behind it. He was merely appreciating them. No matter when, one had to have eyes that were good at discovering beauty!

"If you are interested in these girls, sir, I can make the decision and give you two of them. What do you think...?"

Fatty Jin beside him was also exceptionally skilled at reading people. The moment he saw Li Yuan's gaze fixed on the attendants, he immediately revealed a fawning smile.

These female attendants of the auction house had all been carefully trained by the auction house. Every one of them was flawless in both appearance and skill.

They were also part of the auction itself. If a customer took a liking to one, they could purchase her with money.

Moreover, their prices were extremely high. Each one sold for as much as one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, which was no small sum even for the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire.

But to please a powerhouse who was at least a Spirit Douluo and possibly a Titled Douluo, a few beautiful women were nothing.

As long as they could win Li Yuan's favor, sacrificing a few women would be an absolute bargain for the auction house!

"No need." However, upon hearing Fatty Jin's words, Li Yuan's mood suddenly sank, and his earlier excitement vanished without a trace.

Well, seeing these girls being sold as merchandise, Li Yuan could not help feeling some sympathy for them. Or, more accurately, it was the sorrow of seeing his own kind treated the same way.