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Xu Sheng did not show any reaction, and this seemed to the other nobles to be a sign that they had touched on his ulterior motives...

Their tone gradually became unfriendly...

"Hmph, don't think that just because you have a Titled Douluo protecting you, you can make demands of our auction house without any restraint. The Vast Sea Cosmos Shield and that rare resource location are of almost the same value!"

"That's right, that's right, I heard our auction house even offered him the right to select three auction items for free every year. You should be content with that!"

"That Boundless Universe Shield is one of the treasures of the Xingluo Empire's royal treasury. Giving it to you has already involved our auction house in considerable risk, not to mention it has been lost. Just with that bit of resources, we can barely make up for the loss!"

"We mean no disrespect, but if you could provide another piece of information about a rare resource location, our auction house will offer you a more generous reward. Even becoming a noble of the Xingluo Empire could be possible!"

Hearing this, Xu Sheng understood their intentions...

These nobles clearly saw that he was young and had come alone...

So they thought to pressure him with their noble status to extract greater benefits!

Unfortunately for them, he was not one to be coerced. The only reason he provided information about the rare resources...

was that the technology of soul tools was not mature at this period and couldn't influence the wars between empires!

Thinking this, Xu Sheng's expression suddenly turned cold, "Am I to understand that you all are threatening me? Since you know I am protected by a Titled Douluo, you should be aware that the forces behind me are not simple!"

"I even think that, perhaps, it wouldn't be impossible for the Xingluo Empire to have a few less nobles!"

In an instant, the expressions of these nobles turned to one of terror...

They had thought him to be just a child, whom they could constrain with their noble status...

But the words he had just spoken shattered that notion...

The reasoning of this child was in no way inferior to that of an adult!

In their anger and frustration, their tone became impetuous...

"You... do you realize what you're saying? We are nobles of the Xingluo Empire, not just anyone you can affront!"

"That's right, even if you have a Titled Douluo to protect you, so what if you have a background? The Xingluo Empire has more powerful Hyper Douluos!"

"Our Xingluo Empire is not just anyone's for the challenging. We could turn the forces behind you into an enemy based on your words just now!"

"Kid, were we too polite just now, giving you some kind of fantasy?"

Xu Sheng smiled lightly, "Is that so? But I don't think the emperor of the Xingluo Empire would become enemies with the forces backing me just for your sakes!"

"Or perhaps, the fact that the auction house selfishly concealed the location of a rare resource site..."

Seeing this, the owner of the auction house sitting in the main seat also raised his voice harshly, "Enough!"

At once, the entire space fell into silence...

Xu Sheng and the nobles all instinctively turned their gaze in that direction...

The owner pointed at the nobles and scolded them fiercely, "You fools, daring to be so disrespectful to our auction house's esteemed guest, do you think I haven't noticed?"

These idiots, testing Xu Sheng was one thing, but they almost offended him!

I truly wonder if it was a mistake to allow these useless nobles to come here!

Everyone silently hung their heads, not daring to retort...

Then, turning back to Xu Sheng, full of apologies, he said, "I'm sorry that you've been mistreated. These fools rely on their noble status to be utterly disrespectful. I apologize to you on their behalf!"

Watching this scene, Xu Sheng's eyes flickered...

This fellow, truly deserving of being the one in charge of the auction house!

Just now, when the nobles went against him, he pretended not to see, clearly harboring ulterior motives...

But now, seeing his unwavering attitude, a change has occurred immediately...

However, this too was within expectations...

Xu Sheng waved his hand dismissively, "No harm done, but since these nobles have misunderstandings about me, I might as well leave!"

Having said that, he stood up...

The man before him immediately panicked and hurriedly intervened, "Wait, the one who shouldn't be leaving is you!"

After speaking, he turned to the other nobles, and barked coldly, "What are you still looking at? Get out, all of you!"

The nobles' eyes widened in disbelief, seemingly shocked that he would say such a thing...

The man's expression darkened, "What's the matter? Do you nobles no longer take me into consideration either?"

The crowd shivered all over, quickly stood up, and after shooting Xu Sheng a fierce glare, they also left in a disheveled state...

"Your Excellency, now that there are no more troublesome folks here, can we sit down and continue our discussion?"

Xu Sheng reseated himself and went straight to the point, "Alright then, what was it that you wanted to see me for exactly?"

He didn't believe that the man truly just wanted him to meet with those nobles!

Seeing Xu Sheng willing to talk, the man also breathed a sigh of relief...

Then he patiently explained, "Actually, it's like this, Your Excellency. The area you told us contains rare metals, our auction house has already dispatched people to enforce a blockade for secret mining, even keeping the royal household in the dark!!"

Xu Sheng raised an eyebrow as if he had guessed something, "So, you are afraid I will tell the royal household? Is that why you came to warn me?"

The man immediately waved his hands, "No, no, no, it's not a warning, but our auction house is willing to give you thirty percent of the future profits!"

Although doing so would impact the auction house, to win him over, it was worth it!

Xu Sheng was rather surprised, "Oh? You think I am in need of these rare resources? Or the profits?"

"If that were the case, why wouldn't I let the forces behind me do the mining?"

The people from these auction houses were known to be tight-fisted, yet they were willing to give up thirty percent of the profits!

One should know that mining rare resources takes a considerable effort too!

The man felt somewhat embarrassed but still brazenly said, "Well... Since Your Excellency is aware of this information, you presumably don't care about the profits it could bring, but our auction house also wants to show some sincerity!"

"So, please do not decline!"

Xu Sheng hesitated for a moment but did not refuse, "Alright then, seeing as you are so earnest, I will accept. However, keep the money in the auction house for now!"

This auction house had significant influence in the Xingluo Empire; it might come in handy in the future!

The man's face brightened, eager to assure, "You can rest assured, I will personally manage this fund, and no one will dare to tamper with it!"

Xu Sheng's demeanor remained unshaken, "Hmm... If there's nothing else, I will take my leave now!"

Although useful, there was no need to get too close!

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