The Heaven Dou Auction House, located in the central area of Heaven Dou City, is a semi-circular domed building with a diameter of nearly 800 meters.
The entire structure is built with a heavy framework of dark iron, which is then covered with a large amount of white, translucent jade.
Under the sunlight, the dark iron emits a cold metallic sheen, while the white jade refracts a soft and noble halo.
The interplay of these two materials makes the building appear from a distance like a dazzling pearl suspended in the mortal world, drawing the envious gazes of passersby.
"Tsk tsk tsk, this Heaven Dou Auction House truly embodies the consistent style of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School," Yunxiao remarked, clicking his tongue as he looked at the ostentatious auction house.
He then playfully patted the shoulder of the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe, who stood beside him.
Just the jade used on the exterior alone is worth no less than a million Gold Soul Coins, not to mention the rare treasures auctioned inside.
No wonder the Heaven Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have caught the attention of the Spirit Hall.
Two wealthy yet soft targets.
If it weren't for the fact that I'm not lacking in wealth and resources, even I would be tempted to play the bandit.
"Haha, Elf Crown, you flatter me," Xue Qinghe responded, already accustomed to Yunxiao's teasing.
If it weren't for the million-strong cavalry, as well as Chen Xin and Gu Rong, the Heaven Dou royal family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have long been seen as lambs to the slaughter, devoured by countless families and sects.
Just as Yunxiao and Xue Qinghe were about to step into the auction house, a well-mannered, elegant middle-aged man quickly approached them with a warm smile.
"Welcome, Your Highness the Crown Prince and Elf Crown. Your presence truly brings honor to our Heaven Dou Auction House!"
"I am Ning Caichen, the manager in charge of this auction house."
Of course, the last sentence was specifically directed at Yunxiao.
After all, Xue Qinghe, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire and a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's leader, Ning Fengzhi, was a frequent VIP guest of the auction house. It would be impossible for Ning Caichen not to recognize him.
Yunxiao: "..."
Ning... Ning Caichen?
Is this the same Ning Caichen who wouldn't even spare a ghost?
Hearing this familiar name, Yunxiao was momentarily speechless.
Yunxiao glanced at Ning Caichen, a man in his forties with the strength of a 79th-level Soul Saint.
Just from the name, it was clear that his Martial Soul had to be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
From this, it could be deduced that Ning Caichen was undoubtedly a high-ranking elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Moreover, he was a core figure with significant authority, second only to Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have been entrusted with managing such a grand auction house.
As for why Ning Caichen was waiting at the entrance for the two of them, Yunxiao naturally understood the reason.
With a slight raise of his eyebrow, Yunxiao gave Ning Caichen a sharp look.
It seems the spies in my residence really need to be dealt with.
Although it's true that wherever I go, there are always officials ready to receive me.
But this did not mean that those forces could freely test his limits.
Thinking of this, Yunxiao walked over to Ning Caichen and gave him a firm pat on the shoulder before speaking in a displeased tone.
"Manager Ning, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is quite well-informed, always managing to come out in advance to receive me. This has been quite satisfactory to me."
"However, because of this, I am now in a very bad mood, very unhappy."
"And when I'm in a bad mood, who knows, I might just 'pay a good visit' to your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School someday. Don't blame me for disturbing you then."
With his current strength and Soul Ring configuration, even if he chose to confront the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School head-on, he would not be the least bit afraid.
Hearing Yunxiao's warning, Ning Caichen's heart tightened.
A thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he maintained a respectful smile on his face and calmly clasped his hands together.
"Elf... Elf Crown, you must be joking."
"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School harbors no ill will towards you, Your Majesty."
"If there is anything that has displeased you, we will rectify it immediately. We hope that Your Majesty will be magnanimous and forgive us."
Understanding the situation, Ning Caichen inwardly cursed Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader.
Sending a group of incompetent spies to keep an eye on the Elf Crown at the Elf Residence—what a brilliant idea that was.
This wave...
He, Ning Caichen, was truly suffering an undeserved calamity.
"Oh, magnanimous and forgiving, you say?"
With that, Yunxiao narrowed his eyes, his gaze unfriendly.
The strength in his hand increased slightly as he stared at Ning Caichen with a dangerous smile playing on his lips.
Feeling the sudden increase in pressure on his shoulder, Ning Caichen stiffened, his smile almost faltering.
"Elf... Elf Crown."
"To express our apologies, all the items you have your eye on at the auction house will be... completely free of charge. How does that sound?"
Originally intending to say half-price, Ning Caichen immediately changed his words.
This was because the aura of a Titled Douluo emanating from Yunxiao was no weaker than that of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Grand Elder, Chen Xin.
—A peak Douluo at the 96th level—
As a high-ranking elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Caichen instantly judged that the mysterious Elf Douluo before him was actually a peak Douluo at the 96th level.
If such a formidable peak Douluo were to visit their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School someday...
The consequences would undoubtedly be far more severe than when Dugu Bo blocked the entrance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan some time ago.
At the strength of a 96th-level peak Douluo, such terrifying power was considered top-tier even within the entire Spirit Master World.
Such a powerful existence was not someone their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could easily deal with.
If this Elf Crown before him were to shamelessly choose to block their entrance like the Poison Douluo did...
Then no one in their entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would dare to step outside their sect's gates...
It can only be said that Dugu Bo's recent actions of intercepting the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan set an "unprecedented" and "extremely egregious" precedent.
"Tsk tsk tsk, that Yunxiao."
"Handsome and powerful, truly worthy of being my Qian Renxue's man!"
Glancing at Ning Caichen's expression, which was uglier than crying, Qian Renxue, disguised as the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," felt proud of her man.
To have such a husband was truly a blessing for her, Qian Renxue.