The transactions had always been conducted in absolute secrecy. Only now, with the auction over and the various treasures in their new owners' hands, did anyone know who had acquired what. Apart from Xu Yi, who had used his formidable divine sense to pierce the cloaks' concealment in the auction hall, no one else knew.
Thus, neither the Green Robe Youth nor anyone else among the auction's organizers knew how Xu Yi had performed at the auction.
Xu Yi was in a poor mood and had no desire to socialize. He turned and was about to leave.
The Green Robe Youth hurriedly said, "Honored guest, please don't take offense. To express his apologies, my adoptive father instructed me that whatever request you have, as long as it falls within his authority, he will grant it."
Xu Yi turned around and fixed his gaze on him. "How much authority do you have?"
The Green Robe Youth's expression visibly relaxed. "My adoptive father has given me clear instructions. I can represent him with full authority. Of course, if you're willing to become a guest advisor to our auction house, I'll be able to do even more for you."
Before the auction began, the Red Robe Middle-aged Man had invited him to stay for a drink after the auction. Xu Yi had already guessed what this was about.
He had decided then and there to accept. It was a win-win arrangement.
At the very least, having a high-ranking merchant association as an ally would be of great benefit to him.
Now that the Green Robe Youth had brought it up again, Xu Yi had no reason to refuse.
The Green Robe Youth was overjoyed. He ushered Xu Yi into a private room, and they began the formalities.
The process was not complicated. Xu