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Ling City!

Auction House!

"Manager, the Divine Weapon appraisal results are out!"

A loud shout, and a steward, looking excited, strode over.

His voice was so loud it could even shake the rafters.

Du Yanling was ecstatic upon hearing this.

She practically rushed out of the private room.

"What's the result?"

"Let me be the one to tell Manager Du this news!"

Behind the steward followed a young man.

This person was none other than the Peng City manager, Ye Changkong.

"Young Master Changkong, why are you here?"

Du Yanling was surprised.

The Peng City Auction House was a level higher than the Ling City Auction House.

Normally, it was her place to go and meet him.

It was quite rare for him to come to her small domain.

Ye Changkong smiled and said, "I had some business here, so I stopped by to congratulate Manager Du."

"The Divine Weapon appraisal results are out; it is indeed a Wang-level Divine Weapon without a doubt."

"Congratulations, Manager Du, for achieving such a great merit. It won't be long before you advance further."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Du Yanling's face couldn't stop widening.

Although she had an early judgment in her heart, when the news was finally confirmed, the heavy stone in her heart finally lifted, and she felt a sense of relief.

"Young Master Changkong, you've come a long way, please come in and take a seat in the private room."

In the antique-filled private room, the two sat as host and guest.

Du Yanling ordered someone to pour two cups of fragrant tea.

"The joint auction held by the Peng City Auction House this time achieved unprecedented success, and the revenue from Mid-Grade Spirit Stones even reached a terrifying level of tens of millions."

"With Young Master Changkong's many years of contributions, and the unprecedented success of this joint auction, congratulations, Young Master Changkong, your position will likely move up soon."

Ye Changkong said with a serious expression, "Speaking of which, Manager Du played no small part in the great success of this joint auction."

"Here, I'd like to thank you!"

Du Yanling was stunned.

"Young Master Changkong, you jest. Our Ling City Auction House only contributed three to five treasured auction items. This is only natural, so how could it warrant a thank you from you?"

Ye Changkong tapped his finger lightly on the table and said with a smile, "If Manager Du hadn't recommended our Ling City Auction House to that person, the revenue from this joint auction would probably be one-third less."

"Not only that, that gentleman also purchased a Wang-level Divine Weapon at the Peng City Auction House. Tell me, does such a great favor not deserve a thank you?"

"What?"

"That gentleman also purchased a Wang-level Divine Weapon from Young Master Changkong?"

This news truly shocked Du Yanling beyond measure.

A Wang-level Divine Weapon!

The guardian treasure of the great Holy Lands and Sects.

Ordinary people might never even see what such a divine item looks like in their entire lives.

Yet, that distinguished guest was able to consecutively produce two such divine items.

And they were used for payment one after another. How could this not be shocking?

As layers of ripples surged in her heart.

Ye Changkong continued.

"Manager Du, I've noted this favor."

"If there's ever a need in the future, just ask. If I can help, I will certainly not refuse."

"I came today for another matter I wish to consult Manager Du about."

Du Yanling's expression turned serious.

"Young Master Changkong, please speak."

The latter pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The first place that gentleman appeared was your Ling City Auction House."

"Do you happen to know his specific identity and address?"

Du Yanling couldn't help but smile bitterly upon hearing this.

"Young Master Changkong, I only know that gentleman is extraordinary, which is why I gave him the only VIP card I had. As for his identity and background, I truly don't know."

This made Ye Changkong somewhat disappointed.

Just as the two were conversing!

A figure, however, walked directly to the entrance of the Auction House.

This person wore white robes, a crown on his head, a white jade pendant at his waist, his skin was like white fat, and his features were handsome.

He possessed the temperament of a graceful Young Master.

Making people exclaim, what a fine young man.

He was none other than Ye Zhen, who had just come out of the Pill Cauldron Pavilion.

He strode into the Auction House.

A steward nearby quickly stepped forward to greet him.

"Sir, are you looking to buy something? Do you need my assistance with recommendations?"

Ye Zhen waved his long sleeve, and at some point, a token appeared in his hand.

This token was bronze-colored.

It was engraved with a Dragon and Phoenix-like 'Ling' character.

The steward was startled.

He instantly knew the identity of the person before him; he must be from the Lingbao Hall headquarters.

After Ye Zhen stated his identity, he then explained his purpose.

"I wish to see your manager."

The steward naturally dared not refuse.

He didn't even dare to make him wait for a moment longer.

He directly led him outside the private room.

Just as he was about to knock, he was stopped by Ye Zhen.

This was because inside the room, Du Yanling and Ye Changkong were discussing Zhong Qing!

"Manager Du, that person's power is beyond our imagination."

"If you encounter him again in the future, you must spare no effort to curry favor with him."

"Once you can earn his high regard, your future achievements will absolutely be beyond imagination!"

At this moment, in the private room, Ye Changkong earnestly advised.

This made Du Yanling pause.

"Young Master Changkong, I know this person is extremely extraordinary."

"However, our Holy Land Sects are detached from worldly affairs. Isn't this 'sparing no effort to curry favor' a bit... too much!"

Ye Changkong's fingers kept tapping the table.

Then he said in a low voice.

"If that person only produced two Wang-level Divine Weapons, he naturally wouldn't warrant such solemn treatment."

"However, this person is far from as simple as we perceive him to be."

"I just received news that he once had a close friendship with the Old Ancestors of Morning Glow Valley, Limitless Sect, and Fu Yun Sect."

"Moreover, the Old Ancestors of the Three Great Holy Lands implicitly regard him as their superior."

"Tell me, does such an existence not warrant currying favor?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Du Yanling's pupils constricted sharply.

Her entire being was swept by an endless storm of emotions.

The Old Ancestors of the Three Great Holy Lands, how transcendent and detached they were.

They could be said to be the most top-tier figures in the Eastern Region.

Yet, such existences implicitly regarded that person as their superior.

What kind of Heaven-Defying background did that person have?

Her exquisite makeup clearly showed a look of shock.

She no longer had any semblance of a lady.

Her mouth was wide open, almost large enough to fit an egg.

After a long while, she finally said in an incredulous manner, "Is... is this true?!"

Ye Changkong said with a serious expression, "How dare I joke about the Three Great Holy Land Old Ancestors!"

"However, this news, spoken by me and heard by you, must never be spread, otherwise, there might be trouble."

When Ye Changkong received this news, the shock in his heart was no less than Du Yanling's.

If not for Du Yanling's favor of recommending Zhong Qing to the Peng City Auction House, he would never have shared this news.

Outside the door!

Ye Zhen's body trembled upon hearing this, and his fists clenched tightly.

It was clearly due to excitement.

"This trip to Ling City was definitely the right place to come!"

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