Chapter 157.

Choosing to leave the forest discreetly while the two continued their conversation, Wang Feng returned to Heaven Dou City. Walking the streets after a long time, he found himself lost in thought.

Suddenly, he looked up and spotted Tang San and Xiao Wu shopping. Shortly after, they entered a massive building larger than an ordinary city's Great Soul Fighting Arena, taking on a cylindrical shape.

Notably, this was Heaven Dou City's auction venue.

"Auction..." Wang Feng pondered for a moment. He recalled that Tang San and the others were supposed to encounter a special person at this auction — Ning Fengzhi, the Sectmaster of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect.

Intrigued, Wang Feng, still in disguise, approached the auction venue. He wore the costume of the someone looking like a noble, a black robe, white mask, and a tall figure that concealed his specific appearance.

Upon entering, the welcoming girls at the door prompted memories of the luxurious clubs in his previous life. It was unexpected to receive such treatment here.

"Excuse me, is there anything I can assist you with?" The four girls approached Wang Feng with a curious glance at his attire.

Wang Feng, sensing their curiosity, took out a black card and casually said, "I want to go in and take a look."

This card represented Wang Feng's accumulated deposit over the past six years — barely ten thousand golden soul coins. He refrained from using the golden card given by Qian Renxue to avoid unnecessary exposure of his identity.

A young girl inspected the card, recognized its legitimacy, and respectfully guided Wang Feng towards the interior of the auction venue.

This auction venue mandated possession of an auction qualification certificate, indicating a requisite level of assets for entry. Additionally, stringent rules governed the proceedings. For instance, the auction house had different positions based on the varying prices of auctioned items. Participants were also obligated to wear masks to conceal their identities.

Wang Feng, already in disguise, found the process relatively uncomplicated. Accompanied by the girl, he ascended to the auction center on the second floor.

"Quite revealing attire, isn't it?" remarked the attendant on the second-floor auction center. Her outfit left little to the imagination – a short skirt and a sleeveless shirt. Wang Feng cast a brief glance before quickly averting his gaze. The establishment seemed designed to arouse various desires.

After navigating through a mental tug-of-war, Wang Feng discreetly followed the attendant into the auction center.

The auction center resembled a semicircular hall, featuring a high platform at its center and a tiered arrangement of seats below. The color of the seats denoted different identities and levels of assets. With Wang Feng's modest deposit of 10,000 Gold Soul Coins, he secured a white seat at the back as his qualification certification.

The area bustled with people, some donning masks while others chose to go without.

Before long, Wang Feng noticed Tang San and Xiao Wu approaching. Presumably, they had gone to the back row to auction the hidden weapon for identification process.

"That handsome middle-aged man must be Ning Fengzhi, right?" Wang Feng observed the middle-aged man not far from Tang San and Xiao Wu.

The trio had begun their conversation, and Wang Feng could catch fragments of their discussion:

"These waiters have been sold since they were young for various trainings. Their role is to serve men, hence their revealing attire. They can be bought just like the auction items above."

"Isn't this a form of slavery? Isn't the empire prohibiting slave trading?" Tang San voiced his surprise.

Listening to their conversation, Wang Feng felt a mix of emotions. Prohibition or not, such practices existed in his previous life as well.

"If the girls around you wish to buy these slaves and grant them freedom, I suggest you abandon such naive thoughts. These slaves possess no skills aside from serving men and even after gaining their freedom, they would choose to continue in this profession. Years of training have left them without their own souls, akin to walking dead."

"Perhaps my words are a bit harsh, but it's the truth. You can sympathize, but don't let emotions cloud your judgment, as it would only lead to tragedy."

The handsome middle-aged man, delivering his words with a calm and measured cadence.

"He truly befits a sect master," Wang Feng thought to himself.

In the Douluo world, the top powers, including the seven major sects, the two empires, and the Soul Hall, were not to be underestimated.

In that moment, Wang Feng felt a stirring in his heart. He approached the group, whispering in a hoarse voice, "What's the point of being young if you don't let emotions guide you? Consider everything carefully, but infuse it with temperament. Youth is the time to do what you want. Isn't that right? Effectiveness matters less."

The three were taken aback, realizing that, at some point, a black-robed man had joined them.

The middle-aged man paused for a moment before bursting into laughter. "This gentleman makes sense too. You two are young, and you should follow your desires. Give it a try." 

After the middle-aged man spoke, he turned his attention to Wang Feng. Tang San and Xiao Wu also exchanged glances, sensing some truth in the words. They couldn't help but shift their gaze to the black-robed man.

Wang Feng, concealed in the black robe and white mask, had no exposed features, even his eyes were hidden beneath the hood.

"Jiu Yikai?" Tang San's voice lowered, pupils contracting slightly.

"Do you know this person, Brother?" Xiao Wu asked in surprise.

Tang San nodded and replied, "Remember the Silves Soul Fighting Arena? The one-man team called the Avengers. If my memory serves me right, it was this attire."

Xiao Wu recalled the battle vividly and looked at Wang Feng in astonishment. "It's him! What he said makes sense, but let's not squander the Golden Soul Coins." she whispered.

They had witnessed the formidable battle where Jiu Yikai of the Avengers team hd effortlessly defeated the seven members of the Slayer team. Xiao Wu still vividly remembered the stylish departure that had left the Shrek Seven in awe.

"If we were wealthy, I'd also buy one and set them free... As for what they choose to do afterward, it's up to them," Xiao Wu murmured with a smile in Tang San's ear.

Tang San nodded in understanding. Xiao Wu's innate kindness prompted her to consider such actions as a way of paying it forward and ensuring a better life for others. However, with limited Golden Soul Coins, such a gesture wasn't feasible.

The middle-aged man, intrigued by the mysterious aura surrounding Wang Feng, spoke, "You seem extraordinary. May I inquire about your origins?"

Wang Feng, in a complimenting tone, replied, "I'm just an ordinary soul master. Compared to Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, I am a nobody."

Wang Feng intended to gauge whether this man was truly Ning Fengzhi. As expected, Ning Fengzhi was momentarily stunned by Wang Feng's words, confirming Wang Feng's suspicions.

This indeed was Ning Fengzhi.

"Do you know me?" Ning Feng was taken aback. The Sectmaster of the prestigious Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect, getting recognized by an ordinary soul master? It was perplexing for him, as those familiar with him were typically formidable figures in the soul master world.

"How could an ordinary soul master like you recognize me?" Ning Fengzhi wondered, unable to discern the person's identity. His hearing was not keen enough, and the perception was hazy, unlike the two youngsters beside him.

"I don't know, take a guess," Wang Feng chuckled hoarsely. "I noticed your distinctive appearance, refined speech, and exceptional manners. At first glance, you exude an air of importance. So, I ventured a guess that it might be Sect Master Ning..."

Having said that, Wang Feng grinned to himself.

Ning Fengzhi blushed slightly. He pondered, 'Who is this person? His words are a bit too accurate.'

Just then, a host approached the center of the auction house. Several items had already been auctioned off. The next item to be presented was a large iron cage. The host announced:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the starting price for the next auction item is 100,000 gold soul coins, with increments not less than 10,000 gold soul coins! You might wonder why this item is so expensive. Well, take a look!"

With a flourish, the host lifted the cover of the iron cage, revealing a girl inside. The audience cast curious glances at the cage, with a peculiar glint in their eyes.

Tang San and Xiao Wu were equally stunned, and Wang Feng observed intently. The girl inside had an exceptionally alluring and flawless figure, fair and radiant skin resembling jade, and light green hair concealing her features. The specific details of her appearance remained unseen, with strategic shells covering certain areas.

"This beauty isn't one of our auction house slaves. She's quite special. Allow me to demonstrate," declared the host. Without hesitation, he reached into the iron cage, pinching the girl's cat-like ears. The audience witnessed her cat-like features. A gentle pat on her buttocks revealed a hidden tail.

This sight captivated many VIPs in the audience.

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