Ling Xiao and the other two were seated in the upper-left corner of the hall, while Shrek Academy was in the upper-right corner.
Before the auction officially began, a woman came over to Ling Xiao's side.
Although she was wearing a mask as well, Ling Xiao recognized her at a glance.
A voice slowly rang out:
"Your Excellency, Hall Twelve is of rather ordinary standards tonight. Please forgive us."
As Xu Jiujiu spoke, she noticed someone standing beside him.
Ling Xiao sensed that the man's cultivation was only just above Rank 91.
If Ling Xiao had guessed correctly, this person was none other than Cheng Gang, the Giant Strength Douluo.
That was right—the referee from earlier that day, the Titled Douluo whom Xuan Zi had forced to slap himself after he sneak-attacked Huo Yuhao.
Xu Jiujiu and Cheng Gang exchanged a glance, and she caught a deep wariness in his eyes.
Xu Jiujiu also realized that Ling Xiao and his two companions were far stronger than Cheng Gang.
This valuable discovery further strengthened Xu Jiujiu's desire to win them over.
Ling Xiao and the Ice and Snow Emperors had long noticed the exchange of looks between the two.
However, Ling Xiao did not expose them. He merely waved his hand casually and said:
"It's fine. I only brought my lovers here tonight to take a look at some new things."
After Ling Xiao said that, the auction officially began.
The host slowly walked onto the stage. "Good evening, distinguished guests."
"I am the host, Qing Ya. I will be presiding over this auction."
Under Qing Ya's guidance, the auction proceeded in an orderly fashion.
The items being auctioned were still the same as in the original story.
Xu Jiujiu did not sit down. She chose to remain standing, giving Ling