With Nalan Sheng's strength and wealth, obtaining a VIP card for the Black Seal Auction House would hardly have been difficult.
Unfortunately, Nalan Sheng had only recently arrived in Black Seal City and had not yet had a chance to display his strength or wealth. He could only queue up to enter like an ordinary customer.
Since guards maintained order inside the auction house, no one dared to cut in line or cause trouble.
After waiting in line for a dozen or so minutes, Nalan Sheng finally entered the truly colossal auction hall.
At a glance, there were at least ten thousand seats arranged inside.
The auction stage at the center of the hall was carved entirely from crystal, which glittered brilliantly under the lights.
"Sir, may I ask for your seat number?"
While Nalan Sheng surveyed his surroundings, a pretty attendant hurried over and asked with a slight bow.
Nalan Sheng said nothing. He simply raised the numbered token in his hand, which bore the four digits "7835."
"Sir, your seat is over there. Please follow me."
Following the pretty attendant, Nalan Sheng eventually arrived at a seat rather far from the auction stage.
Fortunately, his eyesight and hearing far surpassed those of ordinary people. Whether he sat in the front row or the back made no difference to him.
After taking his seat, Nalan Sheng waited another half hour or so before the auction finally began.
"Dong-"
As a low bell tolled, a white-haired old man in luxurious robes walked onto the auction stage with a smile.
The previously noisy auction hall gradually quieted down.
"Hehe, I imagine you've all grown rather impatient waiting. In that case, I won't annoy you with any more empty pleasantries."
The white-haired old man swept his gaze over the crowd and got