137: Let me introduce the lineup.

Besides Bai Xiaofeng, three figures with profound aura were seated in the private room.

One of them was burly, with a fleshy face, and his arms were heavily muscled, containing explosive strength.

Another was slender and gaunt, with sinister eyes, fiddling with a pitch-black dagger whose cold light flickered.

The last person was a white-haired elder with a withered face, but his eyes were like those of a hawk.

Jiang Donghua's gaze narrowed slightly as he mused internally.

"I can't even completely discern the aura of these three people?"

Seeing the unusual expression on Jiang Donghua's face, Bai Xiaofeng immediately smiled and introduced them.

"Master Jiang, allow me to introduce a few esteemed guests to you!"

He first pointed to the burly man.

"This is Tie Shan, 'Blood Rock Hand,' a Three-Star Dou Wang, who once killed a Fifth-Tier Magical Beast entirely by himself!"

Tie Shan grinned, cupped his fists, and said.

"I have long heard of Master Jiang's superb Alchemist skills. Seeing you today, you truly possess an extraordinary demeanor!"

Bai Xiaofeng then pointed to the sinister man.

"This is Mo Wuhen, 'Shadow Blade,' a Five-Star Dou Wang, who has assassinated several experts of the same rank. To this day, no one can trace his whereabouts!"

Mo Wuhen merely nodded slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, clearly not truly taking Jiang Donghua seriously.

Finally, Bai Xiaofeng respectfully introduced the white-haired elder.

"And this is Ku Ying, Yin Jiuxiao, an Eight-star Dou Wang, who once tore apart the body of a Nine-Star Dou Wang with a single move of his 'Withered Eagle Claw'!"

Yin Jiuxiao narrowed his eyes and gave a raspy laugh.

"Hehe, a Fourth-Grade Alchemist is rare indeed. However, what this old man is more interested in is whether Master Jiang can refine a pill that would tempt even us Dou Wangs?"

His tone seemed polite, but it actually contained a hidden test and even a hint of condescending scrutiny.

Jiang Donghua sneered inwardly.

"A few mere Dou Wangs dare to put on airs in front of me?"

But he maintained his calm expression, cupping his hands slightly as he said.

"The strength of you seniors is extraordinary; I, Jiang, am impressed. As for the matter of pills, if the appropriate materials are available, I can naturally give it a try."

Hearing this, Yin Jiuxiao's eyes flashed with surprise, apparently not expecting Jiang Donghua to be so composed.

Seeing the situation, Bai Xiaofeng quickly smoothed things over.

"Haha, I, Ninth Young Master, specially invited all you seniors to help me out. If there are any important treasures at today's auction, I hope you will all lend a hand!"

Tie Shan laughed heartily.

"No problem, no problem! As long as the reward is sufficient, this old man doesn't mind helping Ninth Young Master snatch a few treasures!"

Mo Wuhen said coldly.

"I am only interested in things that can enhance my strength."

Yin Jiuxiao closed his eyes to rest, speaking no further, but the faint pressure emanating from him always enveloped the private room.

Jiang Donghua raised an eyebrow, his gaze sweeping over the people in the private room, a subtle smile playing on his lips, and his tone held a hint of amusement.

"Ninth Young Master, with just these few Dou Wangs and my assistance, it really seems like we can't compete with the other fellows."

As soon as he said this, the atmosphere in the private room instantly solidified.

The expressions of the three, including Tie Shan, were somewhat unpleasant.

Asked so bluntly by Jiang Donghua, Bai Xiaofeng rarely showed a trace of embarrassment, but he quickly regained his composure, gave a light cough, and said nonchalantly.

"Master Jiang, you may not know, but in Heavenly Serpent City, there is also a Ninth Elder willing to stand with me!"

"Oh?"

A flicker of interest crossed Jiang Donghua's eyes, and he asked directly.

"What is its strength?"

Bai Xiaofeng's lips curled up slightly, his tone carrying a hint of arrogance.

"Two-Star Dou Huang!"

"Two-Star Dou Huang?"

Jiang Donghua nodded slightly, his gaze thoughtfully sweeping over Tie Shan, Mo Wuhen, and Yin Jiuxiao, the smile on his lips deepening.

Jiang Donghua gently tapped the tabletop with his fingertips, his eyes flashing slightly, and he suddenly asked.

"Ninth Young Master, since this is the annual Heavenly Serpent City auction, which is so important, your father, Bai Wutian, shouldn't still be in seclusion, should he?"

As soon as this was said, the air in the private room seemed to instantly freeze.

Bai Xiaofeng's expression stiffened, clearly not expecting Jiang Donghua to suddenly mention his father, Bai Wutian, the Four-star Dou Zong who dominated Heavenly Serpent City and was its true controller!

Bai Xiaofeng gave a wry smile and shook his head.

"Master Jiang must be joking. Father has been in seclusion for a long time. Even I, his son, don't know when he will emerge."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness; clearly, even as the City Lord's son, he could not guess the whereabouts of that Dou Zong.

At this moment, Tie Shan, Mo Wuhen, and Yin Jiuxiao subconsciously held their breath, a look of awe flashing in their eyes.

A Dou Zong!

That was a true expert standing at the peak of the Black-Corner Region!

Even they, who were lofty Dou Wangs in the eyes of ordinary people, were nothing more than ants before a Dou Zong.

It would only take a simple move to wipe all three of them out instantly!

He smiled faintly and said in a seemingly casual manner.

"That is true. When a Dou Zong enters seclusion for enlightenment, it often takes several years, making it indeed difficult to predict."

Bai Xiaofeng let out two dry laughs and quickly changed the subject.

"Master Jiang, rest assured, even if Father has not emerged from seclusion, this auction will absolutely not go wrong!"

Jiang Donghua neither confirmed nor denied it, simply picking up his teacup and taking a small sip, a deep light flashing in his eyes.

Jiang Donghua sat in the private room, his gaze passing through the carved railing on the second floor, looking down at the auction hall below, which was gradually quieting down.

Suddenly, a familiar figure slowly walked onto the auction stage: Bai Yan, the Great Elder of Heavenly Serpent City, a Peak Dou Huang Expert!

He wore a gray and white long robe, his expression solemn. As soon as he stepped onto the stage, he coughed twice.

Though the sound was not loud, it exploded in everyone's ears like muffled thunder.

"Everyone, for today's auction, this old man hopes you will all strictly abide by the rules and refrain from doing anything out of line."

Before his voice faded, several powerful auras suddenly erupted from the auction's backstage.

"Boom!"

A total of eight Dou Huang-level pressures swept across the entire venue, followed closely by more than ten Dou Wang auras, instantly locking onto everyone present like invisible sharp blades!

The auction hall, which had originally been filled with laughter and noise, instantly fell silent.

Some loose cultivators who had been secretly plotting now turned pale, cold sweat seeping from their foreheads, no longer daring to act presumptuously.

This was the foundation of having a Dou Zong presiding over the city!

Even if Bai Wutian himself had not appeared, the sheer power displayed by Heavenly Serpent City was enough to deter the vast majority of petty villains!

Jiang Donghua's gaze narrowed slightly as he mused internally.

"Eight Dou Huangs, over ten Dou Wangs... Heavenly Serpent City truly hides crouching tigers and hidden dragons!"

Seeing this, a look of arrogance appeared on Bai Xiaofeng's face, and he whispered.

"Master Jiang, now you should understand why I said this auction would not go wrong, right?"

Jiang Donghua smiled faintly, not replying, only glancing at Tie Shan, Mo Wuhen, and Yin Jiuxiao inside the private room.

At this moment, these three Dou Wang Experts also shed their previous arrogance, their expressions serious.

Before a true expert, a Dou Wang was merely a slightly larger ant!

Seeing that the deterrent effect had been achieved, Bai Yan nodded in satisfaction, then waved his sleeve and announced loudly.

"In that case, the auction—will officially begin!"