The rich life force slowly dissipated, and even Xu Jiujiu, who was standing to the side, benefited greatly.
Huo Yuhao reached out and took the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, then stuffed it back into his forehead.
Xu Jiujiu, she slowly opened her eyes and, upon careful examination, discovered that her meridians had widened considerably just moments before.
Under its influence, all Soul Power showed a subtle upward trend.
The closer he got to Huo Yuhao, Xu Jiujiu stronger this feeling became.
Deep down, she longed to hold Huo Yuhao tightly in her arms.
Unconsciously, a pair of snow-white jade hands slowly Entanglement around Huo Yuhao's waist, and their bodies pressed tightly together.
Huo Yuhao flicked his finger, striking Xu Jiujiu precisely on the Xu Jiujiu of his forehead.
Ouch!
She touched the spot where she had been hit for Xu Jiujiu, her eyes brimming with tears.
Huo Yuhao patiently said gently, "Alright, weren't you supposed to be hosting the auction? It's almost time."
Xu Jiujiu, she pouted, reluctantly letting go of his hand, and finally relented, saying, "Alright then, I'll go now. I'll come find you later."
Huo Yuhao reached out and touched her cheek, coaxing, "Okay, go ahead."
Xu Jiujiu, she reluctantly straightened her clothes, then walked to the other side and pressed her hand against the wall.
A pitch-black passage immediately appeared before them, and without any hesitation, they walked in Xu Jiujiu.
After Xu Jiujiu, the passage disappeared instantly.
Huo Yuhao then took out another small ball and tapped it with his finger.
The leaking sound of the valve rang out again, and the small space storage device activated.
A pile of rare materials appeared in the room in the blink of an eye. Huo Yuhao rummaged through them and, satisfied, stored them in his storage ring.
Then, a penetrating chill leaked out from the small ball. Huo Yuhao squinted at it, clenched his fist, and sealed the ball again.
After everything was gathered, Huo Yuhao turned and walked back the way he came.
Soon, the wall behind Qing Ya became illusory again, and Huo Yuhao stepped out from it.
Qing Ya bowed respectfully to him, her face solemn and dignified, and said, "My lord."
"Um."
Huo Yuhao nodded and waved to her.
Qing Ya immediately understood, and with a gentle swipe of her right hand across the wall, the deep passage disappeared.
Just like the people hidden in the Garden among the world, moving forward in the dark.
The door to VIP room number one slowly opened, and Huo Yuhao stepped in, with Qing Ya following behind him.
Huo Yuhao then sat down next to Xiao Xiao, his gaze fixed on the large screen in the center of the private room.
Xiao Xiao glanced at Huo Yuhao, raised her right hand slightly and then lowered it, her eyes looking down as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Wang Dong'er looked at the two of them, couldn't help but snort coldly, and sat down to the side with some displeasure.
Ma Xiaotao and the others simply smiled at the situation and didn't say anything more.
Zhou Yi merely glanced sideways, a strange emotion flickering in her eyes, and nodded to Huo Yuhao.
The male trainees appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly they were seething with rage.
Qing Ya bowed to everyone, her face full of apology, and said, "I apologize to all the distinguished guests, it has taken a while, and I'm sorry to have troubled you all to wait."
Zhou Yi waved her hand and smiled, "It's alright, we don't mind."
Just then, a clear female voice came from the room's speakers.
"Welcome, distinguished guests. As a member of the Mitsugoshi Company, our Starlight Auction now officially in session."
She nodded Qing Ya in thanks and said again, "Distinguished guests, I will now turn on the large screen. Please wait a moment."
As Qing Ya turned her head, everyone was inwardly marveling at the strength of the Mitsugoshi Company.
After all, this chamber of commerce has close ties with Shrek, and even the Treasure Gathering Pavilion has its members.
Even the Mitsugoshi Company, which has a deep entanglement with Shrek, is largely unknown to Shrek students as to who is truly in control behind it.
However, Gongyang Mo, being the straightforward person he was, naturally had no reservations.
He directly asked Qing Ya was using the error-detecting device, "Auctioneer Qing Ya, is your Starlight Auction affiliated with the Mitsugoshi Company?"
As Qing Ya pressed the screen button, she smiled and replied, "Of course, I'm sure you distinguished guests are also familiar with the Mitsugoshi Company. I recall that the Mitsugoshi Company also has some cooperation with Shrek."
Then, Qing Ya bowed to Ma Xiaotao and apologized, "Lady Xiaotao, you are the highest authority in the Treasure Gathering Pavilion. As a member of the Mitsugoshi Company, I apologize for only greeting you now."
Ma Xiaotao smiled mysteriously, took a sip of tea, waved her hand, and said, "Wasn't this what she instructed? It's harmless."
Qing Ya then stood up, and the huge screen behind her lit up at that moment.
Gongyang Mo then pressed on, "Auctioneer Qing Ya, do you know who the owner of the Mitsugoshi Company is?"
Qing Ya smiled slightly at him and said, "Honored guest, the auction house will provide you with the answers you seek."
Gongyang Mo said somewhat dejectedly, "It seems I can't say..."
Qing Ya maintained her smile and said, "Distinguished guest, you have misunderstood me. The boss's identity is not mysterious at all."
Gongyang Mo still didn't understand and asked, "What do you mean???"
Dai Yueheng's lips twitched upon hearing Qing Ya's words.
He glanced at Huo Yuhao, then at Ma Xiaotao, and understood somewhat.
Then, he grabbed his shoulder and said, "Let's watch the auction first. Sometimes things are better left unsaid."
Gongyang Mo could only look at the big screen with a puzzled expression.
As the auction hall lights up, Xu Jiujiu appears on the auction stage.
"Distinguished guests, I am your auctioneer, Jiujiu, and it is my honor to preside over this top-level auction."
"Distinguished guests, your time is of the essence, so our auction is now beginning. Please now appreciate today's first lot."
As soon as she finished speaking, she smiled sweetly and performed a complex yet very elegant curtsy, gesturing with her right hand.
His serious expression contrasted sharply with his earlier intimate conversation with Xiao Xiao.
Immediately afterwards, the scene shifted, and an item appeared on the soul guidance screen on the wall.
And a circular pillar slowly rose up in front of everyone, and a virtual image appeared before them.
Zhou Yi couldn't help but praise, " Princess Jiujiu Jiu is also an auctioneer, that's truly impressive. Of course, Auctioneer Qing Ya, you are one too."
All these signs suggest that Princess Jiujiu, as a member of the Star Luo Imperial Family, likely has close ties with the Mitsugoshi Company and the Star Luo Empire.
" Teacher Zhou, you flatter me. It's quite rare to see Princess Jiujiu presiding over an auction. As the one in power, she usually doesn't attend such occasions."
"I am also benefiting from the presence of the Prince Consort and all the distinguished guests."
Upon hearing this, Gongyang Mo finally realized what was happening and was about to speak when Dai Yueheng, who was prepared, covered his mouth.
Chen Zifeng, standing to the side, also drew his Soul Chasing Sword, positioned it horizontally in front of Gongyang Mo, and said in a deep voice, "If you can't speak, then shut up."
Gongyang Mo nodded somewhat fearfully, and only breathed a sigh of relief after watching the Soul Chasing Sword disappear.
He already knew who the owner of the Mitsugoshi Company was, but being prevented from revealing it was incredibly frustrating.
Seeing that the situation was under control, Zhou Yi didn't say anything more, but apologized to Qing Ya, "I'm sorry."
"It's alright, everyone, let's look at the first one that's flattened."
At the same time, the projection in front of them solidified completely, and the broadcast began its introduction.
" The Tyrant Tiger Soul Refining Blade, a Level 8 Close-Combat Soul Tool..."