The red-robed elder said with a smile, "Since the seller is willing to trade, congratulations to the guest in the âLanâ numbered room for obtaining this last auction item."
"The auction has come to an end, and we would like to thank everyone for their participation. We will notify you of the time of the next auction by the Wan Family at a later date."
"After the auction, our Wan Family will also host a small gathering here at the Eternal Pavilion."
"Guests who are willing to stay can wait for a moment, and then everyone will have the opportunity to meet each other."
Upon hearing this, almost no one from the second floor left, and most people from the first floor stayed, though a small number preferred not to mingle.
Xu Zimei focused on the âLanâ numbered room, and when the people inside came out, he was slightly taken aback.
Two people came out from the room, precisely the refined middle-aged man and the woman in a purple dress whom he had encountered while hunting the Green Jiao.
"Are they from the Main Clan?" Xu Zimei asked, pointing at the two people, and addressing Ye Kai.
"Yes, the manâs name is Mu Changge. For the past few years, he has been the one selecting candidates to go to the Main Clan during our Nine Skies Grand Gathering.
As for that lady, I havenât seen her before," Ye Kai explained.
The crowd walked down from the second-floor rooms, and people had already started to come forward to greet and exchange pleasantries.
The Wan Family served dishes made from Monster Beast meat and soups brewed from Mysterious Medicine, one by one, inside the Eternal Pavilion.
Beautiful songstresses played music and danced in the middle of the first floor, instantly transforming the atmosphere from the previously tense auction to the current gathering.
The guest from the Realm Emperor Holy Sect was none other than the Crimson King, Huangfu Xuan, while from the Nine Skies Sacred Sect were Mu Changge and the woman in the purple dress whom Xu Zimei had met before.
Yan Song from Green Skies Peak also came over. The Mountain River Sect had secured the Heart of Thunderflame at the auction, naturally raising their popularity.
As for the one who auctioned off the Heaven-reaching Stone, it was an elderly man dressed in a Taoist robe, with grizzled eyebrows and beard.
His grey-white hair was meticulously tied up in a bun, giving him an extraordinary temperament.
"Lin Yu Tian," the Crimson King, Huangfu Xuan, recognized the elder at first glance and called out to him directly.
"Crimson King, itâs a pleasure to see you well," the elder Lin Yu Tian replied with a smile, in a gentle manner.
"I was wondering who was so eager for this Heaven-reaching Stone. Itâs not surprising itâs you," Huangfu Xuan said with a light laugh.
"It seems the possession of your ancestor has returned to its rightful owner."
Hearing this title, the others also engaged in a flurry of discussion, "Lin Yu Tian? Isnât he the old Heavenly Master from Heavenly Gate, a descendant of the Heaven Reaching Sage?"
"It must be him," someone nearby nodded, adding, "Heavenly Gate has been searching for the Heaven-reaching Stone in recent years, trying to reclaim the legacy of their ancestors."
Here, Lin Feng brought the people from Great Skies Peak, while Yan Song led the members from Green Skies Peak over to greet Mu Changge.
"Weâve met Elder Mu," the two said respectfully.
"Thereâs no need for such formality. You all need to work harder in the upcoming Nine Skies Grand Gathering," Mu Changge replied with a light laugh.
He then glanced at the woman in the purple dress and said, "Ziâer, theyâre about your age. You might want to get to know them."
"Understood, Teacher Mu," the woman in the purple dress nodded slightly.
Before leaving, Mu Changge took an interested look at Xu Zimei at the back.
The gathering was mainly people chatting among themselves, and several younger attendees were getting to know each other.
The prominent figures such as Huangfu Xuan and Mu Changge were also making acquaintances.
Zimo had little interest in such gatherings, so he simply found a seat to the side, quietly resting there, watching the various life-drama-like greetings unfold in the room.
"I am Young Master Lin of Great Skies Peak, Lin Feng. May I ask how to address the young lady?" Lin Feng and Yan Song, circling the woman in the purple dress, tried to strike up a conversation and get to know her.
However, the woman in the purple dress seemed less interested and simply replied briefly before leaving.
Monk Kuwu approached from the distance, looking at Xu Zimei and said, "Remember what you promised me."
"As long as you dare to ask, I dare to give," Xu Zimei replied indifferently.
"Iâll wait for you after the gathering," said Monk Kuwu before he left directly.
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It wasnât long until someone knocked on the table next to Xu Zimei, making a "thud, thud, thud" sound.
Xu Zimei turned his head and saw the woman in the purple dress standing there, looking at him with a half-smile.
"We meet again," the woman in the purple dress said.
"Hm, the world really is small," Xu Zimei acknowledged with a nod of his head.
"Judging by your tone, it seems youâre not too happy to see me," the woman in the purple dress said with a smile as she sat down beside him.
"Is there something you want?" Xu Zimei asked.
"I just came to thank you for giving the dragon tendon to us," the woman in the purple dress replied.
"I only accept a bodily commitment; verbal thanks are unnecessary," Xu Zimei waved his hand and said.
"I dare to commit my body, do you dare to accept?" the woman in the purple dress teased with a laugh.
"Whatâs there to be afraid of? Although your appearance is only so-so, youâd make a decent servant to pour tea and water," retorted Xu Zimei.
The woman in the purple dress chuckled, shook her head, and said, "Thatâs right, how would you people from the branch clans understand matters of the Main Clan."
Listening to your tone, it seems you look down on people from my branch clan," Xu Zimei asked.
"Itâs not a matter of me looking down on you, facts speak louder than words," the woman in the purple dress answered with a smile.
"In the past, disciples from our Main Clanâs branch clans became nothing but slaves to our Main Clanâs disciples, except for that man from a few years ago."
"Thatâs them," Xu Zimei said flatly.
"And what makes you different?" the woman in the purple dress asked with interest.
"To them, the Holy Sect might be a lifelong goal.
But for me, the Holy Sect doesnât even qualify as a starting point," Xu Zimei replied calmly.
Hearing Xu Zimeiâs words, the woman in the purple dress smiled and said, "I thought you were quite interesting at first, but it turns out youâre also someone who boasts."
As the two were talking, they saw Huangfu Xuanâs children, Huangfu Hao and Huangfu Xianyue, walking over.
"Young Master Lin, we meet again," said Huangfu Hao through gritted teeth.
"What, didnât get enough of a beating last time?" Xu Zimei looked up and asked.
"I wasnât prepared last time. I want to challenge you again," Huangfu Hao declared.
"Whatâs the point of a childâs fight," Xu Zimei waved dismissively and said indifferently, "Scram, before I beat you to death."
Hearing Xu Zimeiâs words, Huangfu Haoâs face turned awkward, and he glanced at Huangfu Xianyue beside him.
Huangfu Xianyue chuckled softly, then slowly stepped forward, leaned into Xu Zimeiâs ear, and whispered, "Young Master Lin, youâre from the Demon Race, arenât you?"
"Why do you say that," Xu Zimei asked.
"Thereâs no need to deny it, this matter isnât over, I will find you again," Huangfu Xianyue said, then she left.
Xu Zimei felt that these people were somewhat arrogant; if it werenât for his Divine Soul being a bit unstable, he truly wanted to try wiping out a Holy Sect.
Besides, the Fusion Method of the Blood Lizard was with the Realm Emperor Sect, Xu Zimei wasnât ready to kill the Huangfu siblings yet.