Heaven Dou Auction House

Since Qian Renxue could now enter the Dao Demon Space on her own, Xue Ke no longer had to run back and forth every day. This would also prevent gossip and stop outsiders from constantly saying that the two of them had a "deep sibling bond."

Moreover, ever since the Shrek group entered Blue Tyrant Academy, Xue Ke had sent her subordinates to keep watch at the entrance every day. She instructed them to report to her immediately if they spotted Tang San and Xiao Wu heading toward the city center.

That day, Xue Ke received a report from her subordinate at Heaven Dou Royal Academy that Tang San and Xiao Wu had gone to a restaurant somewhere in the city center for a meal.

"Tang San, you finally came out. This time, I won't let you so easily establish ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

Tang San's eventual establishment of the Tang Sect was inseparable from the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Xue Ke naturally would not allow that to happen. Tang San and Ning Fengzhi's first meeting would take place at the auction house in the center of Heaven Dou City.

Xue Ke stepped down from the carriage and looked at the majestic building before her.

The entire Heaven Dou Auction House resembled a semicircle buckled onto the ground. It was nearly five hundred meters in diameter and around eighty meters tall. Above it hung a massive emblem modeled after the auction hammer exclusive to auction houses. Four tall young women stood at the semicircular entrance.

Xue Ke walked forward. Seeing that she was dressed extravagantly and was clearly from a noble family, the four young women at the entrance did not dare neglect her in the slightest. One of them stepped forward three paces, bowed slightly, and asked in a sweet voice:

"May I ask if there is anything we can assist you with?"

Xue Ke slowly took a badge from her robes. Made entirely of gold, it glittered beneath the auction house lights. Engraved upon it was an exquisite and noble swan—the exclusive emblem of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.

"So it is Princess! Please, come in!"

With that, the four young women bowed again and made an inviting gesture.

"I need someone to take me to see the auction house manager," Xue Ke said calmly.

"Certainly. I will take you there, Princess."

One of the young women stepped forward and led Xue Ke into the auction house.

"Please have a seat, Princess."

The manager of the Heaven Dou Auction House was named Robin. He was a descendant of an earl's family in Heaven Dou City and had deep ties to the imperial family.

Xue Ke slowly sat down, picked up the hot tea at hand, and took a sip.

"I'll get straight to the point. I came today to give you an instruction. Soon, an ordinary-looking black-haired boy and a girl with a scorpion braid will come to the auction house. The black-haired boy will take out an iron box as proof of eligibility to bid."

"My demand is simple. No matter what they bring out, they are not to be allowed into the auction house. Do you understand?" Xue Ke said unhurriedly, carrying herself with the noble air of one in authority.

"Yes. Our auction house will certainly do its utmost to carry out your instructions," Robin replied respectfully.

The Heaven Dou Auction House had always been supported by the imperial family. As a princess of the nation, Xue Ke naturally deserved some consideration from Robin.

"Does Princess have any further instructions?"

"Have someone take me to the auction hall."

Xue Ke had been on the Douluo Continent for more than six years, but due to her busy studies and cultivation, she had never found time to visit the Heaven Dou Auction House. Since she was already here today, she might as well stay for the auction before leaving.

Led by a curvaceous attendant, Xue Ke arrived at the auction hall and deliberately took a seat in the lowest-ranking white section. She closed her eyes and waited for the auction to begin.

"Third Brother clearly brought out enough valuable things. Why won't they let us in? This is simply outrageous!"

Xiao Wu shouted at the four young women at the entrance, looking thoroughly unconvinced.

"Forget it, Xiao Wu. This is the Heaven Dou Auction House, after all. We can't cause trouble here, or we'll invite unnecessary problems."

Tang San glanced at the guards around the auction house. Each one of them radiated obvious soul power fluctuations, so Tang San did not dare act rashly.

"Fine, Third Brother. Then let's go somewhere else. Hmph, if they won't let us in, then so be it. It's not like we care!"

Pouting, Xiao Wu followed Tang San away from the auction house.

"What a coincidence. I never expected to encounter Princess here."

Ning Fengzhi, dressed in white, slowly sat down beside Xue Ke. An old man with long silver hair followed at his side. The old man was likewise dressed in white, and his aura was sharp as a blade. He was none other than the famed Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

"Hello, Uncle Ning. I didn't expect to run into you here either." Xue Ke nodded slightly toward Ning Fengzhi.

"Did Princess Xue Ke come here to purchase something?" Ning Fengzhi's gentle voice reached Xue Ke's ears.

"I'm only looking around. After all, I've never been to the Heaven Dou Auction House before."

Standing ramrod straight beside them, Sword Douluo Chen Xin stared intently at the smiling Xue Ke as though he were looking at some rare treasure.

"If I remember correctly, Princess is only twelve this year, yes? Truly, heroes emerge in their youth! If this old man's senses are correct, Princess's Soul Power Level has already reached level thirty-eight."

At Chen Xin's words, Ning Fengzhi revealed a look of surprise and turned to Xue Ke. Xue Ke glanced at Chen Xin and said calmly:

"Your Eminence flatters me. I merely work a teensy-weensy bit harder than others."

After Xue Ke exchanged a few pleasantries with Ning Fengzhi, the auction officially began.

There was not a single item at that night's auction that caught Xue Ke's eye. As the auction proceeded, it finally reached the "catgirl" auction that the nobles so eagerly anticipated.

Xue Ke coldly watched the catgirl imprisoned in an iron cage below, feeling a deep hatred for such blatant human trafficking.

Heh. Right under the Emperor's nose, these nobles actually dared to brazenly violate imperial law and traffic people. This country is rotten to the core!

Then, just as Xue Ke had seen in the anime, Ning Fengzhi and Prince Xue Xing in the red section below continuously raised their bids. In the end, Ning Fengzhi bought the catgirl.

Xue Ke was in low spirits, feeling only a burst of vexation in her chest. She rose to her feet, bowed to Ning Fengzhi, and said:

"Uncle Ning, I'll be heading back first."

"Perfect, I'm leaving as well. Let's go out together."

After settling the catgirl, Xue Ke left the Auction House with Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.

"Goodbye, Uncle Ning!"

Xue Ke boarded her carriage and departed.

"Uncle Jian, the Heaven Dou Empire truly has talents emerging in great numbers these days," Ning Fengzhi could not help but sigh.

"Just now, I detected four fluctuations of Soul Power around the Auction House. All of them were Soul Sage-level cultivators. I suspect Emperor Xue Ye sent them to protect Xue Ke."

"Four Soul Sages? Your Majesty has truly made a grand gesture! It seems His Majesty really values Princess Xue Ke. After all, when Xue Ke was attacked near Suotuo City last time and her whereabouts became unknown, the entire Heaven Dou City was shaken."

After what had happened today, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to reevaluate this Princess.

Author's Note

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