333: Chapter 100 Construction of Territory Requires Money (Part 3)_1 333: Chapter 100 Construction of Territory Requires Money (Part 3)_1 The waiter scanned Ye Yinzhu’s VIP card in an unknown magical device behind the VIP lounge counter and returned it to him.
“Mr.
Ye, would you like to rest in a room or do you require any other services?”
Upon hearing the words “other services”, Ye Yinzhu couldn’t help but recall the debauchery at the Thunder God Guild and hastily said, “Just guide me to a room to rest is enough.
Please notify me before the auction of the last three items tonight.”
“Very well.” The waiter led Ye Yinzhu through a side door of the hall into a corridor.
“How many VIPs do you have in total?” Ye Yinzhu asked, looking at the closed doors lining the corridor.
He could sense that the rooms were seemingly unoccupied.
The waiter respectfully replied, “We have over a thousand registered, but generally, no more than a hundred e to the auction house each day.
Even fewer e to rest here.
VIPs usually only appear for the final auction.
It’s quite rare for someone to e this early.” At this point, a thin smile crossed the waiter’s face.
Ye Yinzhu scratched his head somewhat helplessly and said, “I didn’t know your rules, so I came early.”
The waiter led Ye Yinzhu to a room at the end of the corridor.
The room wasn’t too large, about fifty square meters.
Its light yellow décor offered a fortable feeling with a bed, a sofa, an array of decorations, and a separate bathroom.
The entire arrangement was very exquisite.
“Please make yourself fortable.
If you need anything, you can press that button to call for us using the magic transmission device.
Our staff will arrive as quickly as possible.
We will deliver your dinner at six o’clock.”
Ye Yinzhu sat down on the sofa, silently remarking on its fort.
Indeed, being wealthy was enjoyable!
According to a previous staff member, VIPs had to have spent at least one million gold coins at the auction house, and there were thousands of them.
The turnover at the auction house was simply staggering.
Sitting cross-legged on the sofa, Ye Yinzhu began cultivating his Zhu Douqi.
Unable to inform Sura that he wouldn’t be joining her for dinner, it was a good opportunity to avoid Li Sha’s cold gaze.
Time always flies while cultivating.
Ye Yinzhu’s Zhu Douqi had now reached the bottleneck of the Sixth Rank Yellow Bamboo.
He was always aware of how fortunate he had been.
Since leaving the blue sky and sea, several strokes of good luck had resulted in rapid advancement.
However, good fortune doesn’t always follow, so he continuously reminded himself never to slacken in his practice.
His acplishments over the past year were indeed linked to luck, but without the foundation laid over the previous sixteen years, he wouldn’t have achieved such results.
Aside from stopping once for lunch, Ye Yinzhu continued to urge his Douqi towards the threshold of Seventh Rank Yellow Bamboo.
After nearly eight hours of cultivation, his Zhu Douqi had solidified a bit, but no sign of advancing to the Seventh Rank Yellow Bamboo was apparent.
No wonder his grandfather and Grandpa Qin had always said that cultivation bees increasingly difficult with time, especially for those pursuing Magic and Martial dual training.
It seemed he would need to devote even more time to cultivate.
Despite Magic and Martial dual training making him much stronger than individuals at the same stage who focused on only one area, he still couldn’t pare to the truly skilled.
Ye Yinzhu’s goal was far more than simply being the top among his generation.
Especially after learning about the history of the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans and Zi’s family background, he understood the importance of power.
Breaking free from Silver Dragon City’s suppression and helping Zi and the Eight Eastern Dragon Clans required even greater strength.
A soft knock sounded.
The Zhu Douqi within Ye Yinzhu circulated one last time before bringing it back into his Dantian.
Even though the progress was slight, a whole afternoon of cultivation had brought out his Douqi to its peak state.
“Mr.
Ye, the auction of the final three treasures will begin shortly.”
“Okay.” Ye Yinzhu stood up from the sofa and followed the waiter out of the room.
When he arrived in the VIP lounge, he ran into a familiar face, to his surprise.
“Brother Oliveira, Roland, you’re here too?” The people he met in the VIP lounge were the talented Oliveira of the Zi Luolan family’s younger generation, who had already graduated, and Roland, the Wind Attribute Magic girl who had once caused trouble for Ye Yinzhu.
Seeing Ye Yinzhu, both Oliveira and Roland looked somewhat surprised.
Roland teasingly said, “Oh, isn’t this our heroic Divine Music Master of the Milan Empire, Ye Yinzhu?
You’re quite wealthy!
Turns out, you’re a VIP at the Milan Auction House.”
Oliveira nudged his sister, “Stop making things up.
Yin Zhu, why are you here?
Are you here to buy something?” He was clearly friendlier than Roland.
Roland was young, and her understanding of Ye Yinzhu was superficial.
Despite the lack of her initial malice, she couldn’t resist the petition as a contemporary.
But she knew she was no match for Ye Yinzhu, and hence harbored some hostility.
Oliveira was different.
Ye Yinzhu’s calmness in the battle at Qin City, as well as the true power of a Divine Music Master, left a deep impression on him.
Above all, the emphasis Emperor Silvio of the Milan Empire placed on him and the countless times his grandfather Martin mentioned him, reminding him to win the favor of the newly appointed Lord of Qin City, had stuck with him.
Ye Yinzhu shook his head and smiled, “I’m just here to take a look.”
Oliveira said, “It’s a pleasant surprise to run into you here.
Since we’re both VIPs, let’s attend the auction together.” He patted Ye Yinzhu’s shoulder affectionately and the three of them walked out together.
As they walked, Oliveira said, “I haven’t seen you for a while.
I’ve been looking for you, wanting to discuss some military matters with you during the holidays.
What have you been busy with lately?”
Roland chuckled, “What else could our Lord be busy with except chasing girls?
Brother, you wouldn’t have known, he even pursued the Institute’s number one beauty, Xiang Luan.
She officially announced yesterday that Ye Yinzhu is her boyfriend.”
Surprise flashed in Oliveira’s eyes.
Both he and Roland had participated in the battle at Qin City, and they were well aware of Xiang Luan’s identity.
She was an Imperial Princess!
Matters regarding the marriage of the Imperial Princess couldn’t be decided easily.
Could it have been instructed by Emperor Silvio?
After hearing Roland’s words, Oliveira’s estimation of Ye Yinzhu increased exponentially.
After all, the Emperor puts a high value on an individual.
It seems like his grandfather’s foresight in asking him to win over Ye Yinzhu has held true.
Ye Yinzhu replied with a wry smile, “Roland, stop teasing me.
You too, know what Elder Sister Xiang Luan’s identity is.
How could she and I be?
It was just a joke she made with me.
There was a misunderstanding between us.
Do you have no idea how much trouble I’ve gotten into these past few days?”
Roland, seeing Ye Yinzhu’s embarrassed expression, smiled even more, “The rumors I heard say something else though.
The school is abuzz with stories about how Ye Yinzhu, the pinnacle of the Divine Music Department and the genius assistant, fought ardently for his loved one, defeating numerous challengers to win the admiration of Elder Sister Xiang Luan, the number one beauty of the Institute.
Your popularity in the Institute is definitely unmatched.
The female students are very curious about you, and many have asked me about you.
Whereas the male students, they probably detest you to the core.
Be careful.
Male students make up more than seventy percent of the Institute.
With thousands of them, you could drown in their spit.”
Ye Yinzhu shook his head helplessly.
He knew his attempts at explanation would be futile.
Unless Xiang Luan herself announced that he was not her boyfriend.
If not, he would have trouble getting around in the Institute.
Oliveira, amused, looked at Ye Yinzhu.
Back at Qin City, he spent a good deal of time with Ye Yinzhu and knew him better than Roland did.
From Ye Yinzhu’s expression, he understood the matter wasn’t as simple as it seemed.
Wisely, he chose not to pry further.
He changed the subject, “Yin Zhu, I have recently joined the Dragon Cavalry Corps.
and have taken up a post in the Royal Guard.
Would you be interested in visiting someday?”
Given Oliveira’s excellence, it was no surprise that he had gotten into the Royal Guard.
Ye Yinzhu replied without hesitation, “Congratulations, Brother Oliveira.
If possible, I will definitely e to visit.”
Oliveira sighed, “You should e sooner.
In about a month’s time, I may have to go on a long journey.
To be honest, I don’t even know if I’ll be able to return alive.”
Ye Yinzhu was taken aback, “The autumn defense battle seems to still be some time away!
Besides, Brother Oliveira, you are a Silver Star Dragon Knight and there aren’t many who can threaten your life.”
Oliveira shook his head, “This time it’s different.
Never mind, let’s leave it at that.
If it is indeed the end for me, then I will definitely make the enemy pay the corresponding price.”
Roland, on the other hand, grumbled, “It’s all your doing.
If you hadn’t insisted on participating in that ranking battle, would Uncle Silvio have forced you?
Hasn’t the Zi Luolan family given up enough lives for the Empire?
Why are you so foolish?
Grandfather even approved of your actions.
You’re the most likely successor to the position of Marshal in our family!
Is Grandfather really so heartless?”
Oliveira’s expression changed as he spoke proudly, “Sacrificing for the Empire is the highest honor for a knight.
Little sister, don’t make rash ments about state affairs.
Without sufficient experience, how could one bee an outstanding mander?
You’ve been spoiled ever since you were little.
So, many things aren’t as simple as you understand them to be.”
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