Did you really think the large-scale auction arranged by the Cloud Sea Sect was merely to earn some wealth?
Seeing this, Chen Xing could not help but smile bitterly. "If they did not spread the news early, how could they attract enough wealthy people?"
One remark awakened the dreamer.
Qin Shaofeng immediately understood.
"Let's go. That manor over there is Seven Stars Sect territory. Back then, obtaining this temporary residence made our Seven Stars Sect bleed quite a bit!"
Their conversation was not loud.
Yet with the sect master speaking personally, Fan Shengxin, who walked ahead, had been listening attentively all along.
Once he learned of the sect master's intentions, he immediately headed toward that manor.
Although Chen Xing was the Seven Stars Sect's sect master, he appeared so rarely that very few people truly recognized him.
But with Fan Shengxin leading the way, things were entirely different.
The three of them went straight into the reception hall.
Because Fan Shengxin had arrived, someone had long since gone to summon the steward here.
Not long after.
A short, fat man came running over, every step making his flesh tremble three times.
"Chen Ai did not know Star Lord Fan had arrived and failed to welcome you in person. This is truly a sin; I hope Star Lord Fan will not blame me." The short, fat man hurried inside.
Only after truly entering did he seem to notice Chen Xing, a trace of astonishment flashing through his eyes.
Yet he said nothing.
"Shaofeng, do not underestimate this short, fat man. Although Chen Ai is merely one of the least conspicuous Core Disciples in our Seven Stars Sect, he is also one of our eight elders," Chen Xing introduced with a smile by his ear.
The fat man was named Chen Ai,