The night was black as ink, dotted with stars that seemed especially mysterious and enchanting in the deep darkness.
In the bustling city of Mingdu, countless people spent wonderful evenings every night, while many others lost sleep over them.
A luxurious black carriage slowly approached from the distance and stopped before a building with a pointed roof.
The building was not particularly conspicuous. Though sizable, it hardly stood out among the towering buildings around it.
A sign hung above the main entrance, bearing the image of a hammer with what appeared to be the outline of a golden platform beneath it.
"Creak."
The carriage door opened, and two figures stepped out.
Leading the way was a handsome man dressed in black who appeared to be around twenty, his right arm linked with that of a young woman in a green gown.
The young woman was also about twenty, with smooth, delicate, fair skin and features that could only be described as exquisitely beautiful.
She was tall and slender, her green gown showing off every curve of her figure, especially her long legs, which were straight, slim, and fair.
Her slightly swollen belly added a touch of maternal radiance.
"My dear, why did you suddenly want to come to the auction house?"
The man in black asked in puzzlement.
"Hehe, didn't we hear that a treasure map was being auctioned today?"
The young woman in green answered with a grin, "I just came to join in the fun!"
The young couple were none other than Qian Chongling and Dugu Qingyue.
"But... you're pregnant. This isn't a suitable place for you."
Qian Chongling frowned slightly and spoke with some concern.
"Are you silly or what? I'm a First-Level God, after all. How could this hurt me?"
Dugu Qingyue rolled her eyes at