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"You really have a dirty mind,"
After hearing Qin Xiao's plan, Elder Ma gave a thumbs up, praising Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao: "..."
What kind of comment is that?
Is that supposed to be a compliment?
Qin Xiao helplessly shook his head, only to see the others also looking at him, then silently giving a thumbs up.
Qin Xiao: "..."
These guys are too much.
Who was he going to all this trouble for?
Was it not to help the Sun-Moon Empire and to weaken an enemy for the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy?
Black lines crossed Qin Xiao's forehead.
At that moment, someone knocked on the door.
"Didn't Elder Ma say not to let the service staff disturb us?"
Meng Hongchen furrowed her brow, puzzled.
Qin Xiao said, "That means the visitor isn't a staff member."
His mind flashed back to the upcoming top-tier auction.
Wasn't it set to begin after the conclusion of the round-robin matches?
As everyone was perplexed,
a soft and pleasant voice came from outside the door.
"Sorry to disturb you, I'm not a staff member, I'm from the Starlight Auction House. May I ask if Qin Xiao, Mr. Qin is here?"
Starlight Auction House?
Hearing this voice, Meng Hongchen looked at Qin Xiao with a hint of surprise.
She could tell that this was the voice of the auctioneer who had sold the Carving Knife to Qin Xiao.
That's right...
Her name was Qing Ya.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Qin Xiao asked in astonishment.
"Uncle-Master, do you have some kind of relationship with the Soul Master from Starlight Auction House? How did she find you here?"
Meng Hongchen resembled a little fox at that moment,
continuously scrutinizing Qin Xiao with a questioning gaze.
Lin Xi, Chen Fei, Chen An, and the others began to look at Qin Xiao with suggestive eyes as well.
Only Xiao Hongchen seemed somewhat angry.
This guy, isn't having my sister enough?
Really... always desiring what's out of reach...
Pfft, degenerate.
Qin Xiao: "..."
What the hell is going on?
It's as if I'm really involved in something.
"Open the door, quick, open it."
Qin Xiao said, "Mika, you go."
Huh?
Mika was taken aback, but didn't refuse.
As the door opened, a woman in a long black dress stood outside. She appeared to be in her late twenties, the perfect age where a woman still retains the freshness of youth along with mature charm.
It was Qing Ya, the auctioneer who had sold Qin Xiao the Carving Knife that day.
Inside the room, everyone's gazes first fell on Qing Ya, and then shifted back to Qin Xiao.
Their looks were indescribably suggestive.
And Qin Xiao understood their glances.
They all seemed to say, 'Qin Xiao, you sly dog, good taste.'
Qin Xiao: "..."
I have never been at such a loss for words in my life.
At that moment, Qing Ya's eyes, clear as autumn waters, rested on Qin Xiao, a smile full of apology, "Mr. Qin, and all of you from the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, I apologize for the intrusion without an invitation. I'm truly sorry."
"Indeed, it is quite presumptuous. Without a reasonable explanation, they might misunderstand me today," Qin Xiao said half-seriously, half-joking.
Qing Ya couldn't help but smile.
Meng Hongchen, however, felt somewhat jealous.
Uncle-Master is actually flirting with this female auctioneer.
There really is something between them.
Then,
the girl snorted unhappily, as if asserting her sovereign status.
Seeing this, Qing Ya discreetly discerned something and apologetically said, "Miss, please don't misunderstand. Here's the situation: tonight, our Starlight Auction House is holding a top-tier auction. Only the most esteemed guests are invited by us. Our boss sent me to deliver invitations to you all. If you're free tonight, you're welcome to attend the auction."
As she spoke, she took out a stack of invitations and placed them on the table, then with a smile, curtsied again and said, "I won't disturb you any longer. I apologize again," while speaking, she stepped back, closed the door carefully after exiting.
In fact, even without Qin Xiao, the invitations would have been delivered.
After all, in Xu Jiawei's plan, both Shrek and the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Master Team were major targets.
"Oh boy, finally something interesting. These days, the matches have been so easy, I feel like my limbs are about to atrophy," Xiao Hongchen stretched, casually picked up an invitation, gently caressing the gold embossed characters, and smirked.
It was not hard to see that he was quite interested in this auction.
Elder Ma also glanced at the invitations on the table and spoke indifferently, "Such high-level auctions are indeed rare. There are many treasures that even Titled Douluos find very tempting. It might be worth a look."
"Elder Ma, does this mean you agree that we should go take a look?"
Lin Xi, Chen Fei, and the others were excited.
Elder Ma nodded, "Even if we don't buy anything, it'll be good just to broaden our horizons."
Qin Xiao's thoughts stirred, "Elder Ma, may I have a word with you in private?"
Elder Ma didn't hesitate, "Of course."
After that, the two of them left the room, one after the other.
When they came back, only Qin Xiao was left.
"Uncle-Master, where is Elder Ma?" Meng Hongchen asked curiously.
"I've asked Elder Ma to invite a heavyweight guest."
"A heavyweight guest? Who?"
Everyone expressed their curiosity.
Qin Xiao smirked mysteriously, "You'll find out soon enough. Everyone should go ahead and get ready for the auction tonight."
...
Lights were just beginning to glimmer.
In Xingluo City, the streets were teeming and bustling with people.
Meng Hongchen and Qin Xiao led the way for the group, and the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Master Team arrived effortlessly at the entrance of the Starlight Auction House.
However.
When they saw the figure at the entrance of the auction house, they were all stunned.
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