Competing with the Young Master's Woman?

Wriothesley had heard a little about Heaven Dou City's grand auction house, and he was somewhat curious about this controversial place.

Though it was disguised as an elegant marketplace, it was in truth a hub for amassing wealth and a den of filth.

Even the explicitly prohibited slave trade was openly displayed here, a fearless provocation that showed just how powerful the forces behind it were.

They really did have some clout, or they would not dare be so brazen.

Perhaps because Dugu Bo had failed to take Tang San away, Tang San and Xiao Wu were now happily strolling through the streets like a sweet young couple. They laughed and played together, enjoying this rare moment of ease as the dazzling array of goods at the roadside stalls left them overwhelmed.

Since Tailong had learned beforehand that Tang San was the young master, he no longer competed with Tang San for Xiao Wu. He had practically begun treating Xiao Wu as the future young mistress.

Compete with the young master for a woman?

That was courting death.

Not to mention Tang San was stronger than him, even the servile nature in his bones would not allow him to do such a thing!

Besides, he could now see that the young master truly treated Xiao Wu well. And he was not some heartless beast who preyed on those close to him, so naturally, he would no longer set his sights on Xiao Wu.

Tailong's resolve was set in stone: he would not covet the young master's woman.

"Let's go take a look at the grand auction house!" Tang San gently stroked Xiao Wu's head, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

"Mhm, mhm!" Xiao Wu's eyes lit up, and she nodded vigorously, a sweet smile curling across her lips.

Tang San was full of curiosity. He wondered what kind of extraordinary place this grand auction house was, and why everyone praised it so highly, so he decided to take Xiao Wu inside to see for themselves.

As for Tailong, that lackey naturally kept watch from behind.

From far behind.

He was reckless, not stupid. He still knew when to stay close and when to protect them from a distance.

After all, his grandfather had instructed him that even if he died, Tang San must not.

Tai Tan had also said that Tang San still did not know his own identity, and he had warned Tailong not to tell Tang San who he was.

So, he followed the two of them to the grand auction house as well.

Even with the Strength Clan's wealth, he rarely came to a place like this. At most, he had only looked at it from afar.

After all, if the Strength Clan had truly been rich, they would not have sent Tailong to Blue Tyrant Academy.

Not long after arriving in Heaven Dou City, Tang San had suffered the heavy "oppression" of two Title Douluo. This invisible pressure hung over him like dark clouds, making him feel immense weight and urgency.

From then on, an even fiercer desire to cultivate ignited in his heart, as though that oppressive feeling had become the force driving him onward. During these lonely days, Xiao Wu's heart was tangled with fear and boredom.

She did not know whether Dugu Bo had discovered her hidden identity, but Wriothesley and the one called Sigewinne had undoubtedly seen through her true nature. It was as if two sharp gazes had pierced directly into her heart, leaving her anxious and unsettled, with nowhere to hide.

The former possessed the cultivation of a Title Douluo. As for the latter...

She did not even know whether Sigewinne was human or a soul beast.

But if she was a soul beast, was it not far too strange for her to be following a Title Douluo?

Originally, Xiao Wu had thought Wriothesley would make a move in secret. Yet after waiting more than ten days without anything happening, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hahaha, this is hilarious!"

"Is an auction house somewhere people of your status can enter?"

Judging by their clothes, they were from Blue Tyrant—no, it should be called Shrek Academy now. Before Shrek Academy changed its name, everyone knew it was an academy that accepted only commoners. How much money could students from a commoner academy possibly have?

Tang San frowned slightly, a trace of displeasure passing through his heart.

If the occasion had been different, he would definitely have shouted: "This man has a death wish!"

"What does that old man mean?" Xiao Wu was clearly no fool. Looking at the man's retreating back, she could not help muttering. She had the distinct feeling that this auction house was no good place.

Tang San raised his head, his gaze drifting over the auction house's sign before quickly returning to the entrance. Unease stirred faintly within him, as if he had a premonition.

"Xiao Wu, should we leave?" he asked her cautiously.

That fellow who had called himself a "noble," along with the scrutiny in his eyes, had given Tang San a deep distaste for this auction house. He did not want to remain here another moment.

"Oh, Third Brother, let's hurry inside and have a look!" Xiao Wu's voice was like a spring breeze, carrying anticipation and a hint of coquettishness as longing sparkled in her eyes.

"An auction house? I'd like to see what is so impressive about them that they dare look down on us!" Tang San's tone carried a trace of displeasure. His brow furrowed slightly, and he was clearly both curious about and disdainful of this place.

Xiao Wu looked at Tang San and playfully pursed her lips, her eyes filled with pleading. This trick works wonderfully on Third Brother!

As long as she acted cute, he would definitely soften.

After struggling inwardly for a while, Tang San found that the Xiao Wu before him seemed to possess some kind of magic that made him unable to refuse. After a few seconds of thought, he finally nodded firmly, his voice softening. "All right, let's go inside and take a look."

In the blink of an eye, the two walked through the auction house's entrance. The moment they crossed the threshold and rounded a small corner, the sight before them instantly made them feel as though they had entered the wrong place.

Calling it resplendent and magnificent would have been an understatement. The auction house's interior was uniquely lavish; even the decorations on the chairs alone left Tang San speechless.

As the two approached the auction hall, one of four young women stepped forward and bowed slightly. "Is there anything I can help you with?"

Only then did Tang San and Xiao Wu notice that the women seemed to serve as guards. They wore half-face masks and daring outfits with so little fabric that their thighs were barely covered.

Xiao Wu asked, "This is the auction house, right? We want to go inside and take a look."

The young woman was somewhat surprised. Though she did not look down on Tang San and Xiao Wu because of their age, it was still her first time seeing guests like them. Patiently, she said, "I'm sorry, but may I ask whether you have bidding qualification certification?"

Xiao Wu froze. "Bidding qualification certification? What's that?"

The young woman smiled faintly. "Only guests with bidding qualification certification may enter the auction house. There are several levels of certification, and the minimum requirement is proof of assets worth ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. This is to prevent malicious bidding. We hope you understand."

Xiao Wu turned to Tang San. "Brother, do you have ten thousand Gold Soul Coins?"

Tang San shook his head helplessly. Though he had earned quite a bit from spirit fighting matches, ten thousand Gold Soul Coins was still an enormous sum to him.

Seeing Xiao Wu's disappointed expression, Tang San asked, "Is there no other way to get in?"