Inside the fifth VIP room, the crown prince punched the thick wall of the room that was made from a combination of several precious metals.
Bang!
A dull banging sound echoed inside the fifth VIP room.
"That fucking bastard! He hid himself so well! Now, even emperor father is so close to him. Dammit!"
The crown prince's strength carried no true essence and it only contained his raw physical power, so it didn't leave any noticeable damage to the wall.
His fist bled, but the crown prince's face remained cold as he stood rooted in his spot.
The third prince and the second prince sneered in their hearts after seeing this, but the both of them put on a consoling look as they swiftly calmed their brother. Both their faces were full of worry, and anyone would surely believe that they were close. However, only the three of them knew that this was merely an act.
As for the fourth prince, he glanced at the crown prince in dissatisfaction and disappointment. Prince Dante respected his eldest brother for his strength even though the latter was a fickle man. However, everything changed today when his eldest brother disrespected the person he admired the most, Jiu Shen.
'Sigh. I can't believe that my eldest brother would actually end up like this. It looks like emperor father would pass the throne to either my second brother or my third brother, but I don't think my third brother is fit for the throne. As for my second brother, I can't understand his personality now.' Prince Dante sighed in his heart as he sat down with a heavy look. He didn't even bother to glance at the fake looks of his three brothers. It was as if he didn't know them anymore.
"Big Brother Reinhardt, don't be like this. If emperor father hears you cursing that Wine Master Jiu, he might punish you for it." The second prince, Prince Arslan said as he patted the crown prince back with a worried look.
"Second Brother is right. You must not let this humiliation take over your head, Big Brother. You have a lot of time to take your revenge, but I advise you not to do it. This Wine Master Jiu is not a simple man." The third prince, Prince Erevard added.
The crown prince, Prince Reinhardt glanced at his two brothers and put on a forced smile, but he was inwardly cursing them. He knew that these two fools were laughing in their hearts after seeing him getting humiliated in the fourth VIP room. However, it wasn't a good idea to provoke them right now. He didn't want to provoke the both of them for this, or they might gang up on him in the fight for the throne. His ascension as the future emperor must not be compromised for his personal feelings. He didn't want all of his efforts to go down the drainage.
'These two fools! After I destroy that Jiu Shen, these two brothers of mine will be next to face my wrath! Did they really think that I don't know about their ambition?! Just you wait!'
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Inside the fourth VIP room, Emperor Elyk and Jiu Shen were still talking about important matters. The former's expression was filled with worry and unease. After all, the news that Jiu Shen told him earlier was something that involves his second son. Although his second son didn't reveal anything outstanding about his talent in cultivation, the attitude that he displayed all this time was the best among the three who were now in line in the fight for the throne. He even had plans on giving him the chance to become the crown prince, but it seems like it was not going to happen.
The two of them remained silent which made the atmosphere grew heavier, but there was a sudden knock to their room.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Emperor Elyk heaved a sigh of relief secretly when he heard that, while Jiu Shen remained expressionlessly seated on his chair.
"Emperor father, the auction is about to start." The tender voice of the fifth princess drifted from outside the fourth VIP room. Just from her voice, anyone could tell that she was excited about this auction.
Emperor Elyk stood up from his seat and smiled at Jiu Shen as he said. "Wine Master Jiu, the auction is about to start, so I have to gack to the fifth VIP room. If you have something that you'd like in this auction, just have someone to notify me and I'll get it for you."
Jiu Shen nodded his head calmly upon hearing this. He didn't take the emperor's words seriously. He wasn't optimistic about seeing a treasure in this mortal world that could move him. However, if there is a God Crystal to be auctioned, then that would be a different case.
"Thanks." Jiu Shen said indifferently.
Emperor Elyk smiled as he cupped his fists. He then left the room, leaving behind a group of young disciples sighing in relief.
After the emperor left, Lu Sulan swiftly sat down beside her master, but she didn't ask him what he had talked with the emperor.
Not long later, a woman in her late twenties strode towards the platform at the center of the auction house. All eyes were suddenly attracted to her voluptuous figure and long pair of jade-like legs.
"This woman... Isn't this Vice Guild Leader Tang Tianyin, the vice guild leader of the Mercenary Guild?!"
"To think that the Silver Dragon Auction House would actually invite Vice Guild Leader Tang for this auction! What an eye-opener!"
This Tang Tianyin is indeed the vice guild leader of the Mercenary Guild. Her cultivation was already at the peak stage of the 7th-rank Emperor realm. She was one of the strongest women of the Silver Wing Empire!
The eyes of the men among the crowd suddenly turned fiery and filled with desire as they looked at the enchanting woman at the stage.
She was dressed in half-revealing white clothes that hugged her body tightly which exposed the outline of her slim waist and her thick assets. Her succubus-like face carried a seductive smile as she walked with confident strides. Her long black hair swayed as she glanced at the crowd with a flirtatious look.
She stopped walking when she was already in the middle of the platform. She then glanced at the big crowd with a smile that could take a man's breath away. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Silver Dragon Auction House! Most of you might have already known my identity, but please allow me to introduce myself to those who don't know me. My name Tang Tianyin and I am the vice guild leader of the Mercenary Guild. I will be the host for tonight's auction, and I hope that everyone would be willing to give their all in bidding for the items that would be auctioned later."
"Miss Tang, I'm willing to spend all my life's fortune to bid for the item that you desire! Just tell me!"
"Don't worry, Miss Tang! We won't disappoint you!"
"Miss Tang, I will spend all my True Crystals today if you're willing to go on a date with me!"
Tang Tianyin was a beautiful woman and she wasn't short on admirers, so the instant she stopped talking, all of her suitors among the crowd immediately voiced out their feelings.
It must be noted that everyone present in tonight's auction was the wealthiest and most powerful individuals of the Silver Wing Empire. Some of the leaders from many different cities even came to participate in this auction. They were the most outstanding people of the Silver Empire and they could command the winds and clouds with their power. However, some of them were still mesmerized by this beautiful host, and there was a look of undisguised thirst in their eyes. After all, it was so rare to find such an accomplished woman with strength and power, so the sight of Tang Tianyin invoke their eagerness to conquer her heart.
Tang Tianyin was still smiling at the crowd. She didn't mind their suggestive looks since she was already used to it. However, a trace of ridicule bloomed in her heart as she glanced at those men who were looking at her with burning desire.
Tang Tianyin raised her right arm to signal the crowd to quiet down, and they immediately stopped talking and shouting after seeing that. They didn't want this beautiful woman to be displeased at them.
Tang Tianyin's smile broadened after seeing that she had gained the crowd's attention. She then said. "I'd like to inform everyone that there will be a special item that would be auctioned later. Alright, I shall no longer waste everyone's time, and I will now announce the start of the auction!"
Thunderous applause echoed inside the Silver Dragon Auction House. Everyone was also curious about the special item that Tang Tianyin had mentioned. What could this item be? They were eager to find out more about this special item...