Free Web NovelChapter 1478: Chapter 1325: My Younger Brother Is the Villain 22
Nie Shuangshuang and Pei Ling’s private rooms were conveniently next to each other, so they arrived at the doors together and then parted ways, each entering their own room.
The private room was elegantly designed, with incense burning that released a light, barely perceptible fragrance, very pleasant. The table was adorned with spiritual tea, Spirit Fruit, and some nuts for chewing.
Nie Shuangshuang and Feng Feiyu sat in the private room, waiting for the auction to begin. Soon, a stunningly sexy woman wearing sheer, translucent clothing appeared on the auction stage.
Though she was dressed incredibly provocatively, she didn’t seem vulgar. Her expression was stern, without any hint of seduction, blending severity with allure to create a unique charm.
Despite her seductive attire, she was indeed a Nascent Soul stage cultivator, at the late stage, just one step away from advancing to the Divine Split Stage, a Great Cultivator.
Therefore, even though she dressed revealingly, with such high cultivation, there were hardly any men who dared to entertain sordid thoughts.
This Nascent Soul stage female cultivator was the main manager of the Treasure Pavilion in Wangtian City, Feng Qiao, a woman skilled in negotiation and extremely sociable.
All the items Nie Shuangshuang acquired from the Secret Realm or on travels that she didn’t need were sent to the Treasure Pavilion for handling; Feng Qiao was responsible for processing those precious items, so Nie Shuangshuang and Feng Qiao were familiar with each other.
Feng Qiao’s amiable nature made her difficult to dislike. She always wore a friendly smile, never putting others in a bad spot, and most importantly, she treated everyone equally.
Feng Qiao didn’t fawn over those more powerful than her, and she never acted superior or rude to those like Loose Cultivators who were below her.
Feng Qiao was a natural-born businesswoman, able to smooth even the most obstinate people, and even Nie Shuangshuang had a good impression of her.
Seeing Feng Qiao on the auction stage, everyone in the auction hall, including those in the private rooms, focused their attention and looked towards Feng Qiao.
The Treasure Pavilion’s auctions differ from those elsewhere, where the opening items are ordinary and the best items appear later, especially the finale.
While the Treasure Pavilion does offer the most precious item as the finale, its opening item, though not the most valuable, is always rare and hard to find. Often, the opening item provokes even more frenzied bidding than the finale.
Thus, at the Treasure Pavilion’s auctions, besides the finale, everyone eagerly anticipates the opening item.
Nie Shuangshuang remembered the last time she attended, the opening item was a King Insect Egg that could grow to the Holy Beast Level.
At that time, Nie Shuangshuang hadn’t regained her Main God memories and was unaware of her past conflicts with Feng Feiyu, so she paid no attention to that King Insect Egg.
If she had known earlier, Nie Shuangshuang would have certainly aimed to acquire that King Insect Egg. King Worms are excellent spirit pets, especially for their ability to vary in size.
When small, the King Worm is as tiny as a little caterpillar, but when large, it can grow to tens of meters long and several meters thick, immensely strong, with wings on its back, able to fly and burrow.
The King Worm is a powerful battle pet and can also serve as a mount, making it versatile.
Moreover, the King Worm’s appearance is vibrant and beautiful, lacking the menacing look of insects, making it appealing even to girls. Its reduced size makes it easy to carry, an excellent spirit pet.
Unfortunately, Nie Shuangshuang missed out on the last King Insect Egg, and when the next one will appear is unknown, as acquiring it depends entirely on luck.
Due to its might, the King Worm produces very few eggs, usually three to five at most, and only once every twenty to thirty years. Plus, King Worms are protective of their young, never letting them go until fully grown.
As Nie Shuangshuang held a teacup, lightly rubbing its rim with her fingers, she pondered whether the auction’s opening item would be another spirit beast. Even if it’s not a worm, the Treasure Pavilion’s opening item must certainly be good.
Feng Feiyu bent slightly, eagerly positioned by the private room’s door, intensely watching Feng Qiao on the auction stage, curious about what the opening item would be.
Feng Feiyu had long heard of the Treasure Pavilion’s auction spectacle, but in his past life, he lacked the qualification to attend.
To enter a Treasure Pavilion auction, one must either have an invitation or present ten thousand Top-grade Spirit Stones to the auction manager to confirm one’s financial capability for participation, ensuring they’re not just there to loiter.
On the platform, Feng Qiao, observing everyone intently focused on her, smiled warmly, her stern expression suddenly transformed into one approachable and friendly.
"Everyone here at the auction, whether long-time friends of our Treasure Pavilion or newcomers, probably knows about our opening item tradition.
I’m sure you’re all eagerly anticipating what today’s opening item will be. I won’t keep you in suspense any longer; let’s bring out the item."
Feng Qiao finished, clapped her hands, and soon, ten strong men carrying ten vertical objects, covered in red cloth resembling human shapes, ascended the auction stage.
The ten men wore the Treasure Pavilion’s standard guard uniforms, each with vibrant energy, bulging temples, eyes shining with vigor, and steady yet silent steps, all having Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation.
The ten robust men placed the human-shaped objects on stage, forming a semicircle facing the audience and private rooms, then simultaneously removed the red cloth from the objects.
"Ah!"
"What is this?"
"Whoa!"
"What’s going on!"
"Did they bring a bunch of dead bodies!"
"Wow, is the Treasure Pavilion’s opening item a bunch of corpses today?"
"But these bodies look almost like living people; if it weren’t for the lack of any aura, I’d think they were alive, and they’re all quite good-looking!"
"Sheesh, you have peculiar taste, caring about a corpse’s appearance. This opening item isn’t meant for those evil cultivators who play with corpses, is it?"
Various voices erupted from the auction seats and private rooms as soon as the red cloth was removed.
Some young men and women exclaimed shyly, others were dumbfounded as they looked at the stage, while some cursed in anger and disappointment. Most engaged in fervent discussions, no one was calm.
The reason was clear; on the high stage, after the red cloth was removed, stood five men and five women, a total of ten completely naked young people.
Moreover, there was no aura from these people, clearly indicating they weren’t alive.
