CHAPTER 1047: CHAPTER 1048: AUCTION VENUE

It was only when Wang Zhenliu led Chu Fengmian and Liu Yi into the auction hall.

The ancient snake trading servants guarding outside finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"I didn’t expect the Shopkeeper Wang to personally attend the auction."

"And actually receiving distinguished guests?"

"Who are those two people? That young woman seems to only be at the Divine Sea Realm, while the man shows no trace of spiritual power. Why is Shopkeeper Wang personally receiving them?"

Watching the departing backs of Chu Fengmian and Liu Yi, these ancient snake trading servants couldn’t believe what they were seeing.

Given Shopkeeper Wang’s status, even if the sect masters personally came, it wouldn’t necessarily warrant his personal reception.

This was the first time that Shopkeeper Wang personally received someone.

"Stop asking, matters concerning those big figures are beyond our inquiry."

A martial artist suddenly spoke out.

"We should do our jobs well to avoid inviting trouble."

"Exactly, exactly, disperse now."

Hearing these words, the servants hurriedly dispersed, knowing their low status would incur fatal consequences if they offended some major figures.

"Shopkeeper Wang."

"Has Shopkeeper Wang arrived?"

Inside the trading hall, many people recognized Wang Zhenliu, their faces showing the same surprise, quickly greeting him.

"I didn’t expect Shopkeeper Wang to personally attend the auction this time. Is there something in the auction that caught his interest?"

A middle-aged man approached and smiled as he spoke.

"So, it’s Sect Master Lie. This time, I’m merely accompanying two distinguished guests."

Wang Zhenliu looked at the middle-aged man and spoke indifferently, without the smile he showed Chu Fengmian.

"Is this the Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect?"

Liu Yi saw the middle-aged man and couldn’t help but be immensely amazed.

The Fiery Sun Sect is not inferior to the Glory Heaven Sect. Unexpectedly, the Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect is so respectful and flattering in front of Wang Zhenliu.

Recalling Wang Zhenliu’s flattery towards Chu Fengmian earlier, Liu Yi’s heart felt an earth-shattering wave.

"I don’t know who Senior Chu really is, but being able to save Senior Chu was definitely the right thing I’ve done in my life."

Liu Yi muttered to herself.

"Liu Yi, let’s go."

Chu Fengmian called out to the dazed Liu Yi beside him to wake her up.

Chu Fengmian and Liu Yi followed Wang Zhenliu and arrived at the highest spot of the auction hall, entering one of the boxes.

Outside the trading hall, the discussions hadn’t ceased.

"What identity do that man and woman hold?"

"Unknown, they seem unfamiliar, not like people from You Mountain City."

"Wang Zhenliu personally receiving them? Could they be Young Sect Masters from some sect? But the woman’s strength is only at the Divine Sea Realm, and the man shows no trace of spiritual power."

"Young Sect Masters from a sect? Wang Zhenliu wouldn’t care about such status, how would he care about some Young Sect Master."

"Maybe they’re disciples from a major sect?"

"How could disciples from a major sect come to this little wasteland."

"Could they be royal disciples?"

"Impossible, if they were royal disciples, the City Lord would definitely appear, but he’s nowhere to be seen."

Discussions continued non-stop.

"Those two people?"

The Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect, who had previously conversed with Wang Zhenliu, suddenly showed a trace of surprise in his eyes.

"What? Brother Lie knows their background?"

Several martial artists sitting beside him curiously questioned.

All of them wanted to find out exactly who Chu Fengmian and Liu Yi were.

"I haven’t seen the man before, but as for the woman, I recall she was a disciple of the Glory Heaven Sect. I saw her once when I visited the Glory Heaven Sect."

The Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect remembered Liu Yi’s appearance, having seen her once when he visited the Glory Heaven Sect, making her look familiar.

"Glory Heaven Sect?"

"How could it be a disciple from the Glory Heaven Sect?"

The martial artists beside the Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect responded in disbelief.

The Glory Heaven Sect’s status isn’t much higher than the Fiery Sun Sect.

Even if the sect master himself were present, one would be highly respectful upon meeting Wang Zhenliu.

A mere disciple of the Glory Heaven Sect could never warrant Wang Zhenliu’s personal reception.

"The woman may be a disciple of the Glory Heaven Sect, but not the man. Wang Zhenliu must be personally receiving him."

The Sect Master of the Fiery Sun Sect thought for a moment and spoke.

"Regardless, let’s wait and see. Speculating now is pointless; a figure of such prominence can’t remain hidden in this small wasteland."

"Indeed."

The other martial artists nodded and ceased their discussions.

Yet, in the hearts of countless martial artists in attendance, queries about the mysterious man and woman persist.

"Didn’t expect to attract some trouble this time around. Please forgive me, Mr. Chu."

Inside the heavenly box, Wang Zhenliu spoke to Chu Fengmian, helplessly.

Given his status, appearing in the auction hall was indeed quite conspicuous.

After all, this was the first time he personally brought people to an auction.

"It’s a trivial matter, no problem."

Chu Fengmian replied indifferently.

Regardless, he would also attract attention when auctioning items later.

"Shopkeeper Wang, aside from Dragon Snake Fruit, what other valuable treasures and elixirs are in this auction? Could you let me know some of them?"

Chu Fengmian sat in the box, waiting for the start of the auction, feeling a bit bored, and suddenly asked Wang Zhenliu beside him.

This was the first time Chu Fengmian attended the auction on the Ancient Demon Continent. According to Xing Xuan, the continent contains many treasures beneficial for demon beast cultivation.

These items were valuable to Chu Fengmian, potentially enhancing his strength.

If available in this auction, Chu Fengmian wouldn’t mind buying them to boost his power, as he had immense wealth and could buy limitless treasures.

"Items to be auctioned are not disclosed in advance."

Wang Zhenliu looked at Chu Fengmian, playfully teasing.

"But since Mr. Chu is indeed our ancient snake trading’s distinguished guest, I don’t mind disclosing them in advance."

"This time, aside from the Dragon Snake Fruit, there are three items at the auction, valued the highest."

"The first one is called the Snake Severing Sword, a heavenly spiritual artifact said to be forged by a powerful individual against the ancient snake kingdom, incredibly effective against demon beasts on this Ancient Demon Continent, priceless in value."