Star Luo City, Starlight Auction House.
As one of the continent's premier auction houses, its luxury was staggering. The grand hall glittered with gold, soft red carpets covered the floor, and a faint fragrance lingered in the air.
The Shrek Academy group sat in their private VIP box. Their supervising teacher, Wang Yan, stared nervously at the auction catalog in his hands, gripping the academy-issued expense card tightly.
"Everyone, pay attention. Our main goal this time is to see whether there are any Soul Tools or rare metals suitable for you," Wang Yan said, pushing up his glasses and warning them sternly. "You must spend rationally and not act on impulse. He Caitou and I know a little about appraising treasures, but the waters in an auction house run deep. What if we buy a fake or defective item..."
Just as Wang Yan was treating the situation like a looming battle, Huo Yuhao, seated in the corner of the sofa, suddenly took off his tactical headset and pressed a button, switching it to speaker mode.
"Bzzzt... Hello? Can you hear me, Teacher Wang?"
Lu Yuan's lazy voice came clearly through the headset, echoing throughout the entire box.
Wang Yan jumped in fright. "Boss... Boss Lu?!"
The other reserve team members also gathered around, surprise and delight on their faces.
"Don't be so nervous, Teacher Wang." Lu Yuan seemed to be drinking something on the other end, his tone relaxed. "It's just an auction. I'm watching the livestream. With all the big shots from the internet cafe here, if you manage to buy even one defective item today, I'll reimburse you for it."
Upon hearing that, Wang Yan instantly felt his back straighten! This wasn't remote contact at all—it was like inviting a true god to provide off-site guidance!
"Wonderful! With