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Chapter 188 - Auction, Begins

Zhao Li finished flipping through the booklet in his hand and had a general idea.

For the next two days, Zhao Li didn't just stay in his room. He wandered around outside, hoping to stumble upon some unexpected information. And before he knew it, the auction arrived.

Early on the third morning, Zhao Li left the Black Emperor Pavilion under the guidance of a maid.

The short distance to the auction venue was already packed with people.

Looking at the nearly overwhelming crowd in front of him, the chaotic noise, and the sounds of arguments, Zhao Li felt a little stunned.

He had gone out in the previous two days as well and thought it was crowded then, but compared to now, that was practically spacious.

"Where did all these people come from?"

Zhao Li mused to himself, unable to help but suspect these people were the true masters of spatial manipulation.

Fortunately, those staying in the Black Emperor Pavilion were all distinguished individuals. Under the maid's guidance, Zhao Li quickly arrived at the auction location.

The Black Emperor Sect's auction was held in the exceptionally spacious plaza in the center of the city. However, even with such a large space, the Black Emperor Sect seemed to have underestimated the appeal of this auction.

When Zhao Li saw the auction venue, looking at the dense crowd that seemed to stretch endlessly, he immediately felt speechless. These guys were truly more insane than the last.

"As expected of the Black Emperor Sect's auction. It actually attracted so many people. This can be considered a rare grand event in the Black Corner Region."

Zhao Li remarked with emotion.

The maid had a look of pride on her face. In the Black Corner Region, there were only a handful of powers with such influence.

She smiled, not forgetting her task:

"Young Master, please come this way."

One of the privileges enjoyed by the Black Emperor Pavilion was a specially designated passage leading directly to the venue, avoiding the need to squeeze through the crowd.

Zhao Li followed, and soon saw a passage heavily guarded by numerous Black Emperor Sect guards. The sharp, cold-gleaming weapons in the guards' hands deterred the surging crowd, isolated outside, from daring to approach in the slightest.

At the passage entrance, several Black Emperor Sect Elders also stood casually. The powerful Dou Qi emanating from their bodies made the surrounding people feel a sense of oppression.

At this time, groups of people would occasionally enter this exclusive passage. And each time this happened, it would cause low gasps of surprise from the surrounding crowd. Those able to enter from here were mostly the renowned powerhouses and forces in the Black Corner Region. For the ordinary people of the Black Corner Region, these important figures were truly a rare sight.

Amidst the gasps from the surroundings, the several Black Emperor Sect Elders would also greet them with smiles, politely welcoming them into the passage.

"Young Master, I can only guide you this far. I wish you good luck and hope you get what you desire."

The maid turned around. The auction hall was no longer a place she could enter.

Zhao Li nodded. Under the convergence of numerous gazes, he slowly stepped onto the stairs and walked towards the heavily guarded passage entrance.

The surrounding eyes, glancing at his unfamiliar figure, couldn't help but be curious and started discussing.

"Who is this distinguished person? Is there such a young important figure in the Black Corner Region?"

"I'm not sure... Could he be from outside the Black Corner Region?"

Zhao Li didn't conceal his appearance, but his youthful face was quite misleading. At the moment, many people were whispering in confusion.

Amidst the surrounding sounds of doubt, the three Black Emperor Pavilion Elders guarding the entrance also saw him. One of them came forward, his face full of smiles. It was the managing elder from the trade fair.

"Heh heh, Mister, you've finally arrived. There are quite a few good things at the auction. The money you exchanged will probably end up back in our pockets."

He greeted Zhao Li, seemingly quite familiar, and was somewhat humorous.

Zhao Li casually nodded at him, not giving much of a reply.

Despite his seemingly slightly arrogant demeanor, that Elder didn't dare to show the slightest dissatisfaction.

A person who could easily produce over ten Mysterious Tier, High Grade Cultivation Techniques was either terrifyingly powerful himself or had a terrifying force behind him. In short, he was not someone a Black Emperor Sect Elder could compare to. In the Black Corner Region, so-called power was absolutely no match for tangible benefits.

Moreover, he clearly remembered that after he reported, the Black Emperor Sect Sect Master had disappeared from his sight for a long time. As for what he went to do, it was obvious without asking.

"Please enter."

Seeing that Zhao Li had no intention of chatting, the managing elder smiled and handed a specially made card to Zhao Li. He tactfully stepped aside and led Zhao Li into the passage.

"Thank you."

Zhao Li took the card and cupped his hands towards this Elder. Then, without being overly polite, he disappeared into the envious gazes of the crowd.

"Phew... As expected of someone who even alerted the Sect Master and was personally received."

Watching Zhao Li disappear into the passage, the green-robed elder wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and let out a sigh of relief. Zhao Li had clearly done nothing, yet he felt a sense of suppression.

"They temporarily added ten Mysterious Tier, High Grade Dou Techniques to the auction. Was that what he exchanged? What a pity, he's still too young. I'm afraid he's already been targeted by quite a few people, right?"

Another Elder was somewhat dismissive. People like Zhao Li were the easiest to mysteriously disappear in the Black Corner Region.

"I wonder what his background is. In the Black Corner Region, I've never heard of any force or powerhouse being so young. Alas, I hope it doesn't implicate our Black Emperor Sect."

Another Elder frowned and muttered.

"Forget it, these aren't things we should be considering."

The green-robed elder shook his head. His gaze followed the passage entrance. Seeing another group of people appear, a smile reappeared on his face as he went to greet them.

Entering the passage, the light was slightly dim. Following the corridor all the way to the end and then turning a corner, suddenly, a spacious yet magnificent auction hall appeared within Zhao Li's line of sight.

Zhao Li looked around. Just as he was about to find a corner to sit down, a beautiful woman, even more outstanding than the maids in the Black Emperor Pavilion, quickly walked over and respectfully asked:

"Mister, may I ask for your seat number?"

They had been waiting here early, and anyone who came out through the designated passage received this treatment.

Zhao Li smiled inwardly. He wasn't particular about such things, but since there was a better seat available, he abandoned his previous thought and handed over the Emerald Card.

Seeing the color of the card, the maid's eyes flashed with surprise, and her attitude became much more respectful. She bowed slightly and said softly,

"Mister, you have a Level One VIP Card. Please follow me."

With that, she quickly stepped forward to lead the way, and Zhao Li leisurely followed behind her.

The maid led Zhao Li to the second floor and into a small private room decorated with crystal:

"Respected Level One VIP, I wish you a smooth trip."

The maid smiled slightly at Zhao Li, then bowed and withdrew.

Zhao Li walked into the spacious, luxurious private room and looked around. The view was excellent; he could see everything in the auction hall clearly.

He nodded to himself, walked over to the soft seat covered in exquisite velvet, and sat down. Even though he wasn't someone who indulged in comfort, he couldn't help but feel a little emotional under the feeling of ease:

"Tsk, the privileges of the strong, truly wonderful."

Zhao Li looked down at the densely packed seats below, a stark contrast, and couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

He closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and quietly waited for the auction to begin.

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