10. Thousand Gold Association

On the other side, after Chen Xuan left Qingyang Town, he headed straight for Yan City.

Upon entering the city, he went directly to the Thousand Gold Auction House, located in the city center. The outside of the auction house was crowded with people, bustling like ants moving their colony.

Chen Xuan walked toward the auction house, but at the entrance, he was stopped by the guards, one of whom held out his hand and said, "Ten Yang Yuan Stones."

Chen Xuan ignored him and said coldly, "Tell Xia Wanjin to come and see me immediately."

"??" The guard instantly became furious.

Who do you think you are?

Demanding to see the leader of our auction house just like that. You think you're the city lord?

The others around him also felt that Chen Xuan was being overly arrogant.

They were all waiting to see him get thrown out.

But in the next moment, everyone's expressions froze.

"Thud!"

Suddenly, a long sword pierced through the guard's chest, blood dripping from the tip of the blade onto the ground.

Wait!

That sword looked like it belonged to the guard himself!

Everyone was stunned.

No one saw how Chen Xuan had taken the guard's sword and used it to kill him.

The speed was too fast!

"Boom!"

As the guard's body fell to the ground, the entrance of the Thousand Gold Auction House erupted in commotion.

"That guy actually dared to kill someone from the Thousand Gold Auction House? Does he not want to live in Yan City anymore?"

"Seriously, the last guy who was that arrogant to the Thousand Gold Auction House has been dead for years, with grass growing over his grave!"

"Look, look, here comes Manager Su and Miss Xia!"

"Manager Su really is alluring!"

"They're both getting more beautiful! They look more like sisters now."

"Heh, if I could get them both in bed, I'd be willing to lose ten years of my life!"

...

As the crowd buzzed, they parted to make way.

Several figures approached Chen Xuan. Among them was a woman in a red dress, her skin as white as snow, with a face as delicate as a peach blossom. Her features were as beautiful as a jade sculpture.

In comparison, her full curves and graceful posture added a mature allure, making her even more captivating.

Beside her was a tall woman in a blue dress, equally beautiful, but of a different kind.

At that moment, the woman in blue seemed a little angry, especially when she looked at Chen Xuan.

The woman in the red dress glanced at the guard's corpse on the ground, then looked up at Chen Xuan and said, "Young man, our Thousand Gold Auction House has never had any issues with you, has it?"

Daring to kill someone from the auction house in broad daylight meant he must have some serious backing.

Chen Xuan got straight to the point, "When did Lin Dong leave?"

Xuan Su's expression brightened. "Sir, do you know Young Master Lin Dong?"

Ding, Xuan Su feels excited, delighted, and hopeful. Emotion value +200

Ding, Xia Zilan feels puzzled. Emotion value +50

"Answer my question."

Whether it was Xuan Su or Xia Wanjin, as long as he got an answer, it didn't matter.

Su Xuan was taken aback for a moment and then replied, "Young Master Lin Dong left a few days ago."

A few days ago, huh?

Hearing this, Chen Xuan turned to leave. But after a few steps, Xuan Su called out from behind him.

"Wait!"

Ding, Xuan Su feels surprised. Emotion value +50

Ding, Xia Zilan feels astonished. Emotion value +50

The system's notifications kept coming.

Given the accumulating emotion values, Chen Xuan paused and turned his head. "What is it?"

"Xuan Su dares to ask, would you do me the honor of sharing a meal?" Xuan Su smiled as she invited Chen Xuan, her tone full of charm.

What?

Manager Su actually invited him to a meal!

For so many years, people had only ever heard that Manager Su had had some close contact with Lin Dong from Qingyang Town, but she had never crossed any lines.

Even the City Lord had acknowledged Lin Dong and couldn't compare in term of might

But this guy? Why? Just because he looks good?

That's ridiculous!

Beside her, Xia Zhilan was equally confused, tugging at Xuan Su's sleeve in panic and whispering, "Aunt Su, are you trying to rope him in?"

Xuan Su nodded slightly and whispered back, "This man is powerful; we can't miss the chance!"

Powerful? More powerful than Lin Dong?

Xia Zhilan didn't seem to believe it.

Chen Xuan turned back and looked at Xuan Su in her red cheongsam and Xia Zhilan in her blue dress. "Lead the way."

They both appeared in the system's list for emotion value collection, so he figured he might as well harvest some points.

Besides, they admired Lin Dong, right?

Chen Xuan swore to himself that anything related to Lin Dong—women, opportunities, everything—he would take for himself. Lin Dong would get nothing!

"Sir, please follow me."

Seeing Chen Xuan agree, a delicate and captivating smile bloomed on Xuan Su's face.

Then, graciously, she led the way beside him.

The way she subtly swayed her hips as she walked was almost as if she was trying to tempt him!

It was quite distracting.

Ding, Xuan Su feels happy and expectant. Emotion value +100

At the same time, Xuan Su discreetly instructed the guards to inform Xia Wanjin to come quickly.

Meanwhile, a spy from the City Lord's Mansion hurried off to report back.

The sight of Chen Xuan being escorted by the two women stirred envy among many men in Yan City.

Sharing a meal with Xuan Su? That was the dream of so many men!

Not to mention the added company of Xia Zhilan, the daughter of the Thousand Gold Association's leader.

It was the pinnacle of success!

However, anyone important enough to be treated with such care by Xuan Su had to be someone extraordinary, so no one dared challenge him.

With Xuan Su leading the way, they arrived at the Thousand Gold Restaurant, owned by the auction house.

Thanks to Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan, the manager immediately arranged a private room for them.

After sitting down, Xuan Su smiled charmingly and introduced herself. "Young man, I am Xuan Su, the manager of Thousand Gold Auction House. This is Xia Zhilan, the daughter of our chairman."

Xuan Su's smile was dazzling and alluring.

Xia Zhilan, on the other hand, furrowed her brows slightly, clearly displeased and not hiding her discontent.

Chen Xuan noticed but didn't respond.

Sensing the tense atmosphere, Xuan Su quickly tried to break the ice. "How should we address you?"

"Chen Xuan."

"Chen Xuan, you're not from Tian Du County, are you?"

Why call me "young man" anyway? How do you know if I'm young or not?

Chen Xuan didn't dwell on it and instead said, "Does being from Tian Du County determine whether I can be here?"

"Of course not."

"You didn't invite me here just for a meal, did you?"

"Xuan Su loves to meet talented young men. When I saw your impressive skills earlier, I thought I'd like to get to know you better."

Chen Xuan smiled slightly. "How much longer until Xia Wanjin gets here? I have a task for him."

How did he know I sent for Xia Wanjin?

Xuan Su broke out in a cold sweat, silently cursing Xia Wanjin.

Why hasn't he arrived yet?

If he doesn't come soon, she won't be able to hold on!