It was a grand occasion in Chun Prefecture.
Elder Pei had authorized Myriad Treasures Pavilion to host Chun Prefecture's biggest auction before the New Year.
The biggest draws of this auction were not only martial techniques, potions, and rare natural treasures, but also shares in San Mu Group.
The colossal enterprise that had dominated Chun Prefecture for years drew countless eyes.
Yet the local powers of Chun Prefecture tacitly chose to pass up this enormous prize.
After all, no one wanted to offend the man at the top.
This was also the first collaboration between Myriad Treasures Pavilion and Chun Prefecture's authorities, and its scale was unprecedented.
Capital from the Capital operated behind Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Its backing was so powerful that even Elder Pei had to be wary.
The auction was being held inside Chun Prefecture's largest hotel.
Elder Pei and a young man stood side by side at the hotel entrance, watching the flood of guests and nodding in satisfaction.
"We really must thank you for your wholehearted assistance this time, Elder Pei," the young man said with a smile, neither servile nor arrogant.
"Heh, opening a Myriad Treasures Pavilion branch in Chun Prefecture offers our economy every benefit and no harm. Naturally, we must give it our full support."
As the two exchanged compliments, two young men of striking bearing approached from behind the scenes.
"Brother, this auction really is magnificent!"
A youth in a white formal suit exclaimed excitedly, "It's every bit as impressive as the one Second Sister held in the Capital."
The young man rolled his eyes at the youth, then smiled at Old Pei. "Please excuse him. My younger brother has been spoiled since childhood and has forgotten his manners. Hurry up and greet Elder Pei."
"Xin Ru pays his respects to Elder