Li Yunjing clearly sensed Yu Yunyi and Lv Ruoxi’s hostility, so he helped introduce them, simultaneously distancing himself to avoid any misunderstanding between them about his relationship with Ying Qianqian.
The three women exchanged greetings, getting to know each other.
"Alright! Let’s meet again when we have time!"
After a few idle chats, the atmosphere among the three women turned awkward. Ying Qianqian smiled mischievously before gracefully leaving Li Yunjing and the others.
As she observed Li Yunjing seeing her off, Yu Yunyi teasingly commented.
Li Yunjing quickly turned his head, avoiding any further gaze at the mysterious Ying Qianqian. He always felt there was something hidden about her.
"Have you taken a liking to her? I’m warning you, with us here, you’re not allowed to be unfaithful!"
Lv Ruoxi approached Li Yunjing seriously, her fragrance enveloping him.
Savoring the familiar scent, Li Yunjing repeatedly promised that he would have no involvement with other women.
"That’s more like it!"
With Li Yunjing’s assurance, Yu Yunyi and Lv Ruoxi nodded contentedly.
At the banquet, after the earlier incident, the atmosphere between the two factions calmed considerably, with no more disputes.
As for how the strong leaders of the two factions would divide interests and adjust their respective duties, it was no longer Li Yunjing’s concern.
By midnight, the scattered cultivators gradually dispersed.
Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao left the "Glory Hall" to return to their residence.
On the way, the four discussed Wei Henian. They concluded that he would never let them go, and they, in turn, wouldn’t spare him either.
Reaffirming their plan to eliminate Wei Henian, they then retired to rest.
In the following days, Li Yunjing and the others secluded themselves, focused on cultivation.
When the "Treasure Pavilion" auction arrived, Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao emerged from their residence and headed to the streets.
Early in the morning, the streets of "City of Glory" were packed with people all converging towards "Treasure Pavilion."
Most of the cultivators appearing today were at the Foundation Establishment Realm.
A few Qi Refining Realm cultivators followed alongside Foundation Establishment experts, heading towards "Treasure Pavilion."
When Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao arrived at the entrance of "Treasure Pavilion," they clearly sensed the presence of hundreds of powerful auras in the crowd, all Golden Core Realm cultivators from various places.
And these were just the Golden Core Realm cultivators that Li Yunjing and others could see; many had already entered "Treasure Pavilion," some were still arriving, and others had hidden their auras, remaining very low-key.
Realizing this, Li Yunjing and the others were astounded, never imagining that a single auction at "Treasure Pavilion" could attract so many Golden Core masters.
At this moment, there were also numerous "Treasure Pavilion" cultivators on duty at the entrance.
No less than thirty-six Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators were stationed at various points, checking invitations and organizing entry.
Everyone had to queue and enter in an orderly fashion.
As for causing trouble?
Besides the experts from "Treasure Pavilion," there were also patrols of the city guard from "City of Glory" around.
Secretly, whether from "Treasure Pavilion" or "Shenxiao Dao Sect," Golden Core Realm experts were lurking, cautiously preparing for the event to prevent any disruptions.
Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators formed a queue in front of "Treasure Pavilion," steadily moving forward.
The line moved quickly, suggesting that the checks by "Treasure Pavilion" were not too stringent, allowing for swift passage.
In the middle of the queue, Li Yunjing and the others clearly heard many discussing the auction.
"This auction has countless magical treasures and elixirs! I brought all my savings, hoping to purchase a few ’Profound Ice Stones’ to complete my ’Cold Ice True Qi’."
This came from a cultivator in front of Li Yunjing, speaking to his acquaintance.
"I’m looking to buy a Spiritual Artifact Pill Furnace."
"Sigh! I’ve been stuck at Foundation Establishment Realm Sixth Heaven for ages, hoping to win an elixir to break through my bottleneck. Otherwise, I..."
"Haha! Just wait till I buy a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact. Let’s see who dares to compete with me then!"
Discussions about the "Treasure Pavilion" auction were everywhere, as if having enough Spirit Stones guaranteed any desired item.
This electric atmosphere excited Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao, eager to enter "Treasure Pavilion" to make their mark and acquire their desired treasures at the auction.
Li Yunjing had visited "Treasure Pavilion" once before.
But queuing up and entering again, he clearly felt something extraordinary.
The entire interior of "Treasure Pavilion" had transformed, vastly different from before.
The first-floor hall, previously filled with numerous counters displaying items, was now entirely empty! This update ıs available on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽
Moreover, the first floor had inexplicably expanded a hundredfold, spanning three thousand zhang in area, large enough to accommodate thirty to fifty thousand cultivators.
At this moment, the auction hall was filled with countless cultivators who had entered earlier, creating a cacophony of noise throughout the first floor.
Most cultivators sat down after entering, discussing the treasures "Treasure Pavilion" might auction and what they hoped to purchase.
"I heard many Nascent Soul realm giants are participating in this auction."
"I wonder what treasures will be up for auction this time. It’s a pity our cultivation is too low to do more than window-shop."
"Indeed, not to mention those Nascent Soul giants, even if I could advance to Golden Core Realm and live for a thousand years, it would be worthwhile."
"Haha, Li Daoyou is daydreaming again!"
Listening to the chatter, Li Yunjing and his companions furrowed their brows. With the hall so chaotic, where should they sit?
Should they cram together with the crowd?
"Fellow Daoists, do you possess ’Treasure Pavilion’ Platinum Level Identity Tokens?"
At this moment, a clerk approached, asking politely.
"Yes, I’m a Platinum member!"
Li Yunjing’s heart leaped. He quickly took out his token.
It seemed that "Treasure Pavilion’s" level tokens still had some value!
"Great! By regulation, Platinum members may participate in the auction from a private room on the second floor. Please follow me!"
The clerk verified the token and gestured for Li Yunjing and his companions to follow him.
"Do you know what treasures will be auctioned this time?"
Following the clerk, Li Yunjing casually inquired.
"I’m not privy to the specific items. Based on past auctions, all Foundation Establishment needs are catered to, as long as you have enough Spirit Stones!"
The clerk appeared humble, yet his confident tone hinted at the formidable prowess of "Treasure Pavilion."
Before long, they reached a corner where the previous stairway to the second floor had vanished.
In its place was a small teleportation array, capable of transporting ten people at a time from the first to the second floor.
Upon the second floor, numerous small private rooms lined the area, totaling over a thousand.
Directed by the clerk, Li Yunjing, Yu Yunyi, Lv Ruoxi, and Fu Chao entered the teleportation array, and with a flash of blue light, they were transported to the second floor.