Huo Hai bought nothing along the way, and neither did Feng Xiao. Unlike Huo Hai, who was simply browsing, Feng Xiao kept glancing around, seemingly searching for something.
After an unknown amount of time, Feng Xiao had led Huo Hai through almost the entire market before pulling him toward a secluded corner. "Come on, hurry. If we're late, we'll miss our chance." With a mysterious look on his face, Feng Xiao tugged Huo Hai along. They soon reached a corner and slipped through a small door.
Huo Hai was taken aback. He truly had not expected to find such a hidden place here. It seemed Feng Xiao really did know these markets well. This place was also shrouded in a Spirit Formation, making it difficult even for Huo Hai's mental power to probe clearly.
Feng Xiao quietly pulled Huo Hai inside and followed the passage downward. Before long, they emerged into an underground palace. Huo Hai had no idea who had built it, but a single glance revealed its extraordinary grandeur. It was truly a sight to marvel at.
"Are you coming with me, or should I go alone?" Feng Xiao suddenly whispered into Huo Hai's ear.
"Coming with you where? What are you going to do? For that matter, what exactly is this place?" Huo Hai asked curiously. He genuinely knew nothing about it. Never mind this place-even visiting a market was a first for him.
Feng Xiao was not surprised. He explained directly, "This is the true heart of an Earth Grade market. The underground auctions are held here, and only genuine treasures are sent down. But our real purpose this time is actually to find people."
Without waiting for Huo Hai to ask, Feng Xiao continued, "Besides auctioning items, this underground palace serves another purpose: it gives