"Palace Master, this is a VIP card for the Black Seal Auction, with first-tier privileges. You may enter the Black Seal Auction and bid right away. This is your seat number; simply find the matching seat once you enter."
Obito Uchiha took a card made of brown crystal from inside his robes and respectfully handed it to Ling Feng.
This brown crystal card was issued by the Black Seal Auction specifically for high-ranking guests. Only those possessing more than ten million gold coins could apply for one.
Of course, special exceptions could also be made for Dou Emperor experts.
The card also bore a special numerical marking indicating the guest's seat assignment. This number could be changed.
VIP guests attended every auction, and their seats were assigned on a first-come, first-served basis through their VIP cards. Afterward, the seats would be reassigned, and the numbers on the cards would change accordingly.
These so-called VIP cards gave their holders green lights all the way, along with the finest service and an array of other privileges, all intended to win over and curry favor with the powerful and influential.
Because Queen Medusa had awakened, however, Ling Feng had been forced to take a detour first and make good on the lie he had told earlier.
"Mm."
Ling Feng nodded lightly and casually accepted the crystal card from Obito Uchiha before heading to the Black Seal Auction.
Looking at the quiet, luxurious, carpeted VIP entrance before him, then at the other entrance packed so tightly that not even water could seep through, Ling Feng could not help marveling inwardly. This world truly divided people into rigid ranks, separating the honored from the lowly, the noble from the humble.
Then, under the curious and awed gazes of the crowd on the other side, Ling