"What?!"
Princess Jiujiu's voice shot up, turning so sharp it was almost piercing. Her face, which bore some resemblance to Xu Yanli's, instantly drained of all color.
The image on the Soul Tool screen in the No. 1 Auction Hall suddenly lurched violently. It was obvious that whoever was filming had been so startled by the news that their hand had shaken.
"All the auction items? They were all stolen?" Princess Jiujiu's voice trembled uncontrollably. "Where were the guards? What happened to the three Titled Douluo?!"
"They're—they've disappeared..." The staff member's words came out strained, as if forced through clenched teeth. "There's only a strong, evil aura left at the scene. It looks like... it looks like Evil Soul Masters did it."
At those words, the atmosphere throughout the Starlight Auction Arena turned icy cold. It was as if even the air had frozen.
In the No. 3 Private Room, Xu Yanli lounged lazily against the sofa, toying with the Jade Fan in his hand. A faint smile curved his lips.
His gaze rested on the Soul Tool screen, fixed on Princess Jiujiu's panicked, helpless expression. A hint of amusement lurked in his eyes.
"Evil Soul Masters." He murmured the words, his tone full of mockery. "They've got some nerve, daring to make a move on Star Luo Royal Family territory."
Xiao Hongchen sat beside him, brows knitted tightly. Unable to hold back, he said, "Your Highness, those few things we bid on..."
"What's the rush?" Xu Yanli gently cut him off with a raised hand. He leisurely picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip. "The items went missing at the auction house. It's not as if they disappeared from our hands. If the Starlight Auction Arena doesn't give us an explanation, then that'll be a