Heaven Dou Auction House

The Heaven Dou Auction House stood at the center of Heaven Dou City, the capital of the Heaven Dou Empire. It was a hemispherical structure nearly five hundred meters in diameter, white as jade and radiating a gentle yet noble glow.

When Jun Lin, Ah Yin, and Shui Linglong followed Ning Fengzhi to the Heaven Dou Auction, they were immediately drawn in by the grand and magnificent scene before them.

The enormous auction hall was brilliantly lit and bustling with activity. A massive crystal chandelier hung high from the dome, casting down a soft yet bright radiance like starlight scattered into every corner, illuminating the entire hall as brightly as day.

The surrounding walls were adorned with master-level murals, each depicting an ancient legend. Their vivid colors and delicate, flowing lines seemed to tell one stirring tale after another.

The hall floor was covered in luxurious carpets woven from the fur of rare beasts. They were soft and springy, and walking across them felt like stepping on clouds, offering the utmost comfort.

The auction platform stood at the center of the hall. It had been crafted from precious stone found nowhere else in the world and exuded an ancient, solemn air.

The stone's surface was as smooth as a mirror and glimmered with a mysterious light, as though it had endured the passage of countless years.

The packed hall was filled with powerful Soul Masters and wealthy merchants from all over.

The Soul Masters wore all manner of clothing. Some were dressed in fitted black outfits with golden patterns embroidered along their cuffs, their gazes sharp as eagles and their bodies radiating a cold, ruthless aura.

Others wore luxurious robes embroidered with intricate, brightly colored patterns. Every gesture they made spoke of elegance and nobility. Some gently stroked their chins as they gazed thoughtfully at the auction platform, while others whispered with those beside them, sharing their guesses about the treasures soon to be auctioned.

The wealthy merchants wore lavish clothes and precious jewelry, their every movement displaying wealth and status.

Some merchants were fat, with enormous gemstone rings on their fingers. Their faces were full of smiles, yet their eyes revealed shrewdness and calculation.

Others were tall and slender, dressed in silk robes as they played with delicate jade ornaments in their hands. From time to time, they nodded to those around them, displaying refined manners.

Every face was filled with anticipation and excitement, their eyes gleaming with desire for the rare treasures about to appear.

They wore splendid clothing and valuable accessories, flaunting their respective identities and status.

The air was thick with tension and excitement. People whispered among themselves, discussing and speculating about just how astonishing the upcoming treasures would be.

Led by Ning Fengzhi, Jun Lin and the other two headed toward the VIP section. Located on the second floor of the auction venue, it was separated from the ordinary audience area and had its own passageway and entrance.

The passageway was decorated with lavish murals and precious ornaments on both sides, giving it an air of nobility and elegance.

Soft carpets covered the floor, making every step feel as comfortable as walking on clouds.

Two rows of young, beautiful women stood in the corridor. They wore extremely revealing and seductive clothing, exposing large expanses of snowy skin, their graceful figures faintly visible beneath the thin fabric.

Their faces were covered in exquisite makeup, but their eyes were hollow and lost. These women had been trained by the auction house's rulers. They had already lost their souls, leaving behind only bodies for others to manipulate.

As reception attendants, they stood respectfully in place. Whenever someone passed by, they smiled, dipped slightly, and performed standard gestures of etiquette.

Yet those smiles were as false as masks. Their movements were mechanical and stiff, devoid of even the slightest emotion.

They welcomed every VIP as though merely carrying out an assigned task. Without thoughts or will of their own, they seemed to exist only for customers requiring special services.

Upon entering the VIP section, they found the furnishings even more luxurious. Comfortable sofas and delicate tea tables filled the spacious room, famous calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, and rare flowers sat in the corners, releasing waves of fragrance.

At that moment, Ning Fengzhi smiled and said to Jun Lin and the other two, "This auction is jointly organized by our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. Its scale and influence are unrivaled throughout the entire Soul Master world."

"On one hand, this auction exists to display the Heaven Dou Empire royal family's and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's formidable strength and abundant resources, allowing every faction to see the depth of our foundations."

"On the other hand, it is also meant to recruit some experts from the Soul Master world and strengthen our forces. This auction is not only a feast of wealth, but also a contest of strength."

"Here, every faction can display its power and wealth while competing for those rare treasures. At the same time, they can use this auction to make more friends and expand their connections."

"For our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we can attract more customers and expand our commercial influence by displaying our treasures. At the same time, we can strengthen our cooperation with the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family and jointly promote the development of the Soul Master world."

As Jun Lin and the others walked, they listened to Ning Fengzhi's introduction of the auction, though each had different thoughts in mind.

Hearing Ning Fengzhi make the auction sound so glamorous when it was anything but, Jun Lin thought, So this auction house is run by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou royal family. No wonder Ning Fengzhi and Xue Xing always showed up on time whenever those Martial Soul-mutated "catgirls" were auctioned in the original story. Now it all makes sense.

And despite how glamorous this auction appears, plenty of darkness is hidden behind it. Setting everything else aside and mentioning just one thing, who would have thought that this auction offered special services? From alluring women in their thirties or forties down to girls of eight or nine, they had them all. It is utterly despicable.

Those wealthy merchants spared no expense in seeking special treatment to satisfy their selfish desires. And for the sake of profit, the auction's organizers tacitly allowed such things to exist.

Look at these young female attendants. They should have had vibrant souls and beautiful futures, yet the auction house's rulers ruthlessly stripped them of their freedom and souls. Reduced to tools for certain people to vent their lust upon—how tragic and lamentable.

Afterward, Ning Fengzhi led Jun Lin and the other two to an exclusive private room in the VIP section. From there, they could clearly see every detail on the auction platform. The room was luxuriously decorated, and its exquisite ornaments and comfortable seats made it especially pleasant. Precious calligraphy and paintings hung on the walls, adding a touch of cultured elegance.

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