Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 144 Xu Sanshi, the Sharp-Tongued Man

Ji Lin and his team only need to win four more elimination matches to win the final championship.

Just then, there was a knock on the conference room door.

Wang Yan frowned, then winked at Bei Bei, who was closest to the door, signaling her to open it.

Beibei got up, went to the conference room door, and opened it.

Appearing at the conference room door was a woman in her early twenties, wearing a long black dress, with a curvaceous figure, possessing the charm of a mature woman while retaining the innocence of a young girl.

Aside from Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, and Ling Luochen, who didn't recognize this person, Ji Lin and the others were very familiar with him. Wasn't he Qingya, the purple-level auctioneer from the last auction house?

Qingya first bowed slightly and said, "I'm sorry to bother you."

Then he looked at Wang Yan and smiled slightly, saying, "Hello, Teacher Wang, it's nice to see you again."

Upon seeing Qingya, Wang Yan's gaze softened, and he said in a deep voice, "So it's Auctioneer Qingya. What brings you here? And how did you find your way here?"

Qingya said apologetically, "You used Shrek Academy's account when you made the payment last time, so I naturally guessed where you all came from. After making a few inquiries, I found you here. Here's the thing: our Starlight Auction House will be holding a top-tier auction tonight. Auctions of this caliber only happen once or twice a year. Only the most distinguished guests are invited. Last time, I didn't know you were from Shrek Academy, the number one academy on the continent, so I apologize for the slight. Our auction house owner asked me to distribute the invitations. If you are free tonight, you are welcome to attend the auction. I believe there will be something of interest to you at tonight's auction."

As she spoke, she took out a stack of invitations and placed them on the table. Then, with a smile, she bowed again and said, "I won't disturb you any longer. I apologize again." As she spoke, she slowly backed away, exited the room, and closed the door behind her.

Looking at the stack of exquisitely crafted, gold-embossed invitations, Wang Yan narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "What an impressive Starlight Auction House. Eleven invitations, not one missing, and they even managed to deliver them despite the Star Luo Empire's official blockade of the hotel. Truly a grand gesture!"

Hearing Wang Yan's remark, Ji Lin's lips twitched. It would be strange if the Star Luo Empire's officials could really stop the people from the Starlight Auction House!

Dai Yueheng took the invitation, glanced at it, and said, "It is indeed a top-tier auction. The auctioneer is right; auctions of this caliber only happen once or twice a year. I wasn't even qualified to attend before. Only my father, members of the royal family, wealthy merchants, top-tier Soul Masters, or Soul Instructors could participate in auctions of this level. There are definitely many good items, but their value is also extremely high. This Starlight Auction House is probably just trying to curry favor with our academy; there's probably no other intention behind it. What do you think, Professor Wang?"

Wang Yan pondered for a moment and said, "Perfect timing. You can replenish your soul tools at this auction. The competition will be even more difficult later on. It's better to be prepared. Besides, such top-level auctions are rare and not easy to participate in. It's good for everyone to go and see for themselves."

"Yay! Long live Teacher Wang!" Xiao Xiao was the first to jump up and cheer, and Wang Dong'er also looked overjoyed.

Last time, they only participated in a low-level auction, and the items were just single soul tools. They wondered what kind of items would appear at this top-level auction, and they wanted to see them.

Wang Yan laughed and scolded, "You little rascals! You all need to settle down. You can attend the auction, just to relax a bit, but once you're there, observe more and talk less, and try not to cause trouble. Tomorrow's competition is the most important."

This is the biggest difference between Wang Yan and Zhou Yi. If it were Zhou Yi, she would never say something like "don't cause trouble." She believes in the saying, "Those who don't cause trouble are mediocre."

Next, Wang Yan gave a rough outline of the tactics, but it didn't take long, and everyone quickly finished. Afterwards, they all returned to their rooms to cultivate. After dinner, they changed into ordinary clothes, took their invitations to the Starlight Auction House, and, led by Wang Yan, the group of eleven arrived at the Starlight Auction House again.

To their surprise, the elegant auctioneer was waiting at the door. Dressed in a long black dress, she looked even more noble and elegant under the night lights, and her pretty face was full of gentleness.

Wang Yan exchanged a glance with her and nodded slightly. "Hello, Auctioneer Qingya. We meet again."

Qingya said with a delighted expression, "Welcome, distinguished guests."

Wang Yan asked, "How do you know we would definitely come today?"

Qingya shook her head and said, "I don't know, but my task is to take good care of all the distinguished guests. Whether you come or not, I will wait here until the auction officially begins. Everyone, please follow Qingya."

As she spoke, she smiled at Wang Yanyan again before gracefully walking ahead.

Xu Sanshi whispered in Bei Bei's ear, "If this elegant auctioneer smiled at our Teacher Wang more often, Teacher Wang would probably be completely captivated."

Although he spoke to Bei Bei, everyone present was a Soul Master! Wang Yan stumbled and almost fell. A cold glint flashed behind his black-rimmed glasses as he turned and glared fiercely at Xu Sanshi.

Beibei glanced at Xu Sanshi and said, "Idiot." Then she distanced herself from him.

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er covered their mouths and chuckled. Jiang Nannan glanced at Xu Sanshi with disdain, then led a few girls past him and caught up with the group in front.

Xu Sanshi was left alone, bewildered in the wind.

Xu Sanshi slapped himself several times, on the verge of tears, and said, "Serves you right for being so foul-mouthed! Serves you right for being so foul-mouthed!"

As Ji Lin, holding Wang Qiu'er's hand, passed by Xu Sanshi, he patted him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Senior Xu, good luck to you. I hope Teacher Wang isn't the type to hold grudges."

After saying that, he pulled Wang Qiu'er along and caught up with the group ahead.

Xu Sanshi followed at the back, dejected. He felt that his chances of winning the next match were slim.

Following the elegant auctioneer, the group entered the Starlight Auction House.

The auction hall was in the same state as the previous day, with no publicity whatsoever for today's top-tier auction. Led by the elegant auctioneer, they walked inwards and soon passed the area where they had participated in the previous auction.

As they walked to the end, two girls in long gold dresses came up to them. They bowed slightly to everyone and exchanged a few words with Qingya. Then, one of the girls turned to the wall and raised her right hand to press lightly on it.

Suddenly, a strange scene unfolded. Rippling light patterns appeared on the wall, and then the layers of light gradually stabilized.

(End of this chapter)