After successfully recognizing the people from the Heavenly Snake Mansion, Su Heng followed Elder Qing and several beautiful female experts from the Heavenly Snake Mansion to the Black Mark Auction House.
The rest of the Heavenly Snake Mansion members remained outside, waiting to provide support.
At the entrance to the Black Mark Auction House, dozens of expressionless men in tight black outfits stood guard.
Sharp weapons hung from their waists, and their hawk-like eyes constantly swept over the crowds entering and leaving the venue.
Judging by the faint auras leaking from their bodies, five of them were Dou Masters, while the rest were nearly Peak Dou Zhes.
With Dou Masters serving as gate guards, it was clear that the Eight Gates was more or less a Dou Emperor-level faction.
The Mittel Family was roughly at that level as well, though compared to the Eight Gates, the current Mittel Family was somewhat weaker.
The Heavenly Snake Mansion was a first-rate force on the Northwest Continent. Unlike ordinary customers who had to enter through the main gate, they had their own exclusive VIP passage.
A pretty, tender-looking maid had long been waiting at the VIP passage. Upon seeing the Heavenly Snake Mansion members arrive, she immediately hurried forward to greet them.
"Esteemed guests, this way, please."
The Eight Gates had made thorough preparations. The VIP passage led directly to the second floor of the auction, and it was spacious and brightly lit, with simple surroundings that gave one a comfortable feeling.
Upon reaching the VIP section on the second floor, Su Heng sat beside Elder Qing, while the other beautiful women from the Heavenly Snake Mansion stood behind them as attendants.
By seniority, Su Heng should have stood behind Elder Qing as an attendant as well. But in terms of status, he