"Don’t fall in love with my aura," Lan Feng said smugly while surveying everything around him, "I won’t let it appear too frequently; it will pose even greater risks to us than the ones we already face. That said, it’s quite refreshing to see an expert ranked as a Saint receive such respect."
Lan Feng’s words were indeed correct, even if Yan Xiaobao found himself enamored with the sudden surge of power emanating from deep within him; after all, he was fully aware this wasn’t his own strength. It was sothing borrowed, useful for now, but not sothing he hoped to rely on in the future. Despite Lan Feng’s assistance, Yan Xiaobao needed to grow stronger independently. To beco an undeniable force, not rely possessing an impressive aura; the gravitational pull of Spiritual Energy’s attention wasn’t entirely a benefit either.
The attendant guided Yan Xiaobao step by step through the various rooms, leading him further and further until they reached the end of the second floor, where a gentler staircase led up to the third floor. The third floor wasn’t decorated with gold and gemstones but was highly practical. Every material was in perfect condition and exuded a sense of high quality and purity; Yan Xiaobao felt this was the most important part of the entire auction house. Once reaching this level, the atmosphere shifted.
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In this new scene, attendants, errand boys, and office staff hurried back and forth, but as soon as they caught sight of Yan Xiaobao and his entourage, they instinctively changed their deanor as if by habit, retreating to the walls and paying silent respect to the unknown expert.
Yan Xiaobao continued forward, paying no attention to the commotion around him until the attendant stopped before an iron door.
The attendant knocked on the door and opened it himself, allowing Yan Xiaobao to see inside where the manager sat at a wooden desk teeming with scrolls and mory Stones.
"Please co in," the manager said in his most courteous tone, standing up and jogging lightly toward Yan Xiaobao. This manager was extrely attentive and couldn’t help but notice the intense aura surrounding the expert, rippling like waves across a still lake. The manager was a senior mber of the Ma Family, a nine-star-ranked expert from Duke University, just one step away from unlocking his advanced Dantian and ascending to King-level.
Although this man only held a Duke ranking, even the King-ranked mayor treated him with great caution and respect. He had previously encountered all the senior experts in Liluo City, but none of them could match the sheer aura that this man once commanded in his pri.
The manager imdiately understood that this was soone they could not afford to offend. Initially, he assud the newcor was another King-level expert, like those ranking highest in Liluo City, but now it was unmistakable that he was at least an Emperor, if not a Saint.
"I apologize for not welcoming you personally," the manager said, clasping his hands tightly together as he addressed the newcor, causing the attendant beside him to widen his eyes in astonishnt.
This attendant was the manager’s personal assistant, who had worked under him for the past few years. Barely seventeen years old, he’d followed the manager’s career ever since failing the Royal Academy entrance exam. The attendant ca from the Ma family and deeply understood the manager’s position and influence, not only within their family but throughout Liluo City. Observing the manager’s profound respect for this mysterious stranger filled the attendant’s heart with unease.
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