The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

In addition, there were two squads of soldiers on each side, dressed in white-gold armor and wielding spears. Xu Zihuang could clearly sense the fluctuations of soul power emanating from these soldiers.

The soldiers' soul power cultivation was about the same as his, around level 20.

It seems these are the Moon Pivot City Guards that Brother Yang mentioned.

Xu Zihuang understood. As the welcoming girls stepped forward, he took out the crescent-shaped white jade token he had used before from the soul guide ring on his left index finger.

Upon seeing the token, the girls' expressions instantly changed. They whispered a few words, one of them quickly walked into the auction hall, while the others bowed slightly to Xu Zihuang and the others with trepidation.

"Gentlemen, please follow us."

Stepping into the auction hall, one is not struck by its opulent grandeur. The floor is made of milky-white marble, and the walls are adorned with various reliefs. The atmosphere is simple, bright, and extremely elegant. In addition to the reliefs, there are also some wall-mounted display cases, showcasing rare metals that are either crystal clear or brightly colored, as well as many exquisitely crafted soul tools.

These are all low-grade auction items, priced below one thousand gold soul coins.

Many well-dressed photographers made pretentious comments in the lobby, seemingly satisfying their vanity.

Just then, a series of hurried and crisp footsteps came from the stairs deep in the hall.

A glamorous woman in a form-fitting purple dress looked around the stairwell, her gaze finally settling on Xu Zihuang and his companions who had just entered the hall.

"Why did Manager Zhu come here in person?!"

Upon seeing the newcomer, the crowd began to murmur amongst themselves, their faces filled with astonishment.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Manager Zhu gracefully walked up to Xu Zihuang.

From afar, Xu Zihuang noticed that Manager Zhu was significantly taller than the welcoming girls at the entrance, nearly 1.8 meters tall. She appeared to be no more than twenty-five years old. Her long, black hair was styled in two updos, her skin was like the finest white porcelain, and her beautiful face was dignified yet alluring. There was a striking contrast between them.

However, what caught Xu Zihuang's attention the most was that the woman's eyes, which were as clear as autumn water, were also a deep purple, just like his.

Manager Zhu gave Xu Zihuang a captivating smile, then affectionately placed her delicate hand on Xu Zihuang's shoulder.

When Meng Lang saw Manager Zhu approaching Xu Zihuang, he instinctively became wary. And when Manager Zhu reached out and touched Xu Zihuang's shoulder, Meng Lang was ready to attack.

It wasn't just out of vigilance, but also out of dissatisfaction with Manager Zhu.

What kind of status does the young master have? How could people like you easily touch him?

"Don't be reckless!" Qingmu grabbed Meng Lang's right hand and used his soul power to transmit a message to stop him.

"This is Viscount Yue Nan's territory. Think about the relationship between Viscount Yue Nan and the young master."

Upon hearing this, Meng Lang looked thoughtful, and his clenched right hand slowly relaxed.

Manager Zhu didn't notice the subtle interaction between the two, seemingly focused entirely on Xu Zihuang.

"The city lord has been waiting for a long time. Let me take you there."

Xu Zihuang looked at Manager Zhu, who was being overly intimate with him, with a strange expression, and muttered to himself.

I wonder what exactly Yang-ge said. And this Manager Zhu's relationship with Yang-ge might be more than just friendship.

With his Golden Eyes Martial Soul, he could clearly see the subtle changes deep within the bamboo supervisor's eyes. Especially when the city lord, Yao Yang, was mentioned, the deep affection he felt for him was impossible to conceal.

Xu Zihuang waved to Meng Lang and the others behind him, then silently followed behind Manager Zhu. Every time he glanced at Manager Zhu, the latter would give him a gentle smile.

It has a feeling of loving the house because of its owner.

The group of photographers in the hall, who were "spirited" and "giving orders," lingered with their eyes after everyone else had left.

"Whose scion is this? To be able to receive the city lord personally?"

"It's not just a formality; didn't you hear Manager Zhu say that the city lord has been waiting for a long time? Just who is this young master that the city lord has been waiting for him?"

"..."

Following the golden sandalwood staircase deep inside the hall to the second-floor lobby, the number of photographers here was visibly much smaller.

Connecting the second-floor lobby are luxurious corridors, the floors entirely covered with carpets made from the fur of various spirit beasts, and rare flowers are scattered everywhere. There are even a few water lilies, plant-type spirit beasts known for their calming properties, lying quietly in transparent crystal containers on either side.

Manager Zhu led Xu Zihuang and the others to a corridor with practiced ease. He explained that each corridor here connected to a VIP room.

However, there are only six VIP lounges.

Just as Manager Zhu stopped and was about to continue talking to Xu Zihuang, the smile on her face froze instantly. She raised her proud head and stared straight at the entrance to the VIP room on the other side.

Xu Zihuang silently followed Manager Zhu's gaze and saw two blue-haired girls who bore a striking resemblance. The younger one appeared to be only twelve or thirteen years old, while the older one was about the same age as Manager Zhu, her soft, light blue eyes meeting Manager Zhu's gaze defiantly. In terms of appearance, she was in no way inferior to Manager Zhu, but compared to the assertive Manager Zhu, this blue-haired girl possessed a pitiful air.

"Sister Zhu." The blue-haired girl greeted Manager Zhu in a somewhat ingratiating manner.

"So it's Sister Shui. Please forgive me for not being able to accompany you personally. After all, I have important matters to attend to; I'm taking a distinguished guest to see the City Lord. It seems someone wanted to see the City Lord today, but hasn't met him yet?"

Manager Zhu's eyes turned slightly cold, but then, as if she had thought of something, she unusually responded. However, a strange smile played on her lips.

Xu Zihuang felt two burning gazes suddenly fall on him, and he was speechless.

Chapter 31 I Want Them All

Xu Zihuang didn't look at the two of them for long before turning his gaze away.

The two blue-haired girls opposite were indeed quite beautiful. Especially the one who looked only a few years older than Xu Zihuang.

Standing at just under 1.65 meters tall, she wasn't particularly tall, but her proportions were just right. Her snow-white skin glowed with a healthy pink, framing her delicate, pert nose and pink lips. Beneath thick eyelashes, her clear, aquamarine eyes shone brightly. She wore a flowing white silk dress, revealing a sliver of her slender, lotus-root-like white legs, each ankle adorned with a silver anklet. Her shoulder-length, aquamarine hair, slightly curled, possessed a unique and alluring charm.

However, for Xu Zihuang, who was born into the royal family of the Sun Moon Empire, every noble lady he had met since childhood was no less beautiful or elegant than him. Therefore, she wasn't someone he cared about too much.

Seeing the increasingly unpleasant expression on the 'Water Sister's' face, Manager Zhu gave a satisfied hum and led Xu Zihuang and the others deeper into the VIP passage.

The lighting in the VIP passage was slightly dim, and the temperature was noticeably lower, making it extremely comfortable and quiet.

Before long, a heavy wooden door made of rosewood gradually came into view. The door was carved with various exquisite patterns, and it was nearly five meters high and more than three meters wide.

Manager Zhu walked in front of the group, first gently tapping a few times with her jade-like hand, and then directly pushed open the wooden door.

Compared to the elegant and understated wooden doors, the interior decoration can only be described as extremely luxurious. Aside from the side with the wooden doors, the other three walls of this over 100-square-meter VIP room are entirely composed of pieces inlaid with deep purple crystals. These amethysts have undergone special treatment, making it impossible to see inside the room from the outside, but from inside, one can clearly see the enormous auction center below, resembling a grand auditorium.

There were only two figures in the spacious VIP room: Yao Yang, whom he had parted ways with half a month ago, and Wang Xiao, who had entered Yue Shu City earlier.

The two sat on the large sofa in the center of the room. When they saw Xu Zihuang following Manager Zhu into the room, they immediately got up to greet him.

"Zihuang, why are you here so soon? Didn't Uncle Wang say you were planning to explore Moon Pivot City properly?"

"That was my original plan, but some unexpected things happened along the way." Xu Zihuang replied with a smile, his eyes glancing unintentionally at Manager Zhu beside him.

He never expected that Yao Yang would reveal his relationship with Wang Xiao in front of this Manager Zhu.

It seems that the relationship between Manager Zhu and Yao Yang is indeed extraordinary.

Upon entering the room, Manager Zhu's gaze remained fixed on Yao Yang, but Yao Yang never once looked directly at her. With a resentful puff of her cheeks, she couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as she strode out of the room in her crystal high heels.

"Now that the person has been brought, I will not disturb Lord City Lord's discussion of important matters any longer."

Meng Lang and the others behind Xu Zihuang exchanged glances, their eyes meeting briefly before they also knowingly left the room.

At this moment, only Xu Zihuang, Yao Yang, and Wang Xiao remained in the empty VIP room.

Xu Zihuang, without any hesitation, sat down on the sofa behind the crystal table, rested his hands on his neck, and lazily looked at Yao Yang, teasingly asking, "Brother Yang, does that Manager Zhu have a thing for you?"

Upon hearing Xu Zihuang's words, Yao Yang's expression froze, and he shook his head helplessly.

"Yao'er might indeed be somewhat dependent on me. I've known her since I was a child. Back then, when that unexpected calamity struck, her family, because of their generations-long friendship with ours, was not spared either. Later, His Highness the Prince rescued me from those evil soul masters, and I came to Moon Pivot Island alone, where I was fortunate enough to discover that she had also escaped that calamity. Although I initially had the secret help of my uncle, it was almost ten years before I regained complete control of Moon Pivot Island. For the past ten years, it has been the two of us supporting each other."

Zhu Yao is the real name of Manager Zhu.

"Oh, so you're childhood sweethearts who've been through thick and thin together." Xu Zihuang's smile remained unchanged.

"Brother Yang, you can fool yourself, but don't fool everyone else."

Yao Yang sat down next to Xu Zihuang, laughing and scolding with a hint of embarrassment and anger, "Alright, Zihuang, stop talking about me. You should worry about yourself. With your talent, even without the status of being a direct descendant of the Sun Moon Empire's royal family, you'll have no shortage of women entangled with you when you grow up. Let's see how you choose then?"

Only in front of Xu Zihuang and Wang Xiao would Viscount Yue Nan, whom others considered unapproachable, reveal his truest self.

"A choice?" Xu Zihuang sat up, a hint of doubt flashing in his clear, deep purple eyes.

"Yang-ge, what are you saying? Why should I choose? Can't I just have them all?"

This wasn't something he said intentionally; it was his truest thought. Born into royalty, he had never been taught the importance of single-mindedness.

Yao Yang frowned, looking directly into Xu Zihuang's eyes. What Xu Zihuang said wasn't entirely wrong. Whether it was the Sun Moon Empire or the three great empires that originally belonged to Douluo Continent, the vast majority of noble sons had multiple wives and concubines.

In the Douluo Continent, the strong are respected, and the strong are superior to others.

It would be strange for Xu Zihuang to have such thoughts again, given that he already had a preconceived notion about Xu Zihuang's father.

Although they are father and son, their views are completely opposite.

Wang Xiao, who was standing nearby, explained at the right moment: "Back then, the Prince was busy with state affairs, so the young master's early education was all taught in the palace."

No wonder.

Yao Yang gently touched his forehead, not dwelling on the issue too much.

As the three chatted, the auction center was already quite full. At the center was a circular platform, surrounded by concentric circles of seats.

The event is divided into five main sections. The three rows of seats closest to the stage are red, radiating outwards to black, purple, yellow, and white, representing different levels of bidders.

Of course, there are also private VIP rooms like the one where Xu Zihuang and his companions are. The crystal walls of those VIP rooms have also undergone special treatment, but the only difference is that from the top-tier VIP room where Xu Zihuang and his companions are, one can clearly see what is happening in the other VIP rooms.

Yao Yang noticed the situation at the auction center and took the opportunity to change the subject.

"Zihuang, Uncle Wang and I discussed this auction and decided to put the surviving thousand-year-old demonic orca and some dried ten-thousand-year-old whale glue up for auction. One reason is to gather funds to buy various rare metals, and another reason is to give you a general understanding of some powerful forces in the Moon South Islands."

Chapter 32 The Auction and the Five Pirate Groups

Xu Zihuang silently interlaced his long, slender, white fingers, rested his chin on them, and looked at Yao Yang and Wang Xiao with a strange expression.

In his previous interactions with the two men, he had never hidden his ambition, so it was normal for them to see through his thoughts.

But this was exactly what he wanted.

His ambition to seize the throne of the Sun Moon Empire is not something that can be achieved overnight.

And all of this will inevitably begin in the Southern Islands.

While Xu Zihuang was sizing up Yao Yang and Wang Xiao, Wang Xiao and Yao Yang were also paying attention to Xu Zihuang's reaction.

The three people's eyes met in mid-air; no words were needed, everything was understood without being spoken.

“Back then, Uncle Zhengxuan, you helped me inherit the family’s hereditary title that had been passed down for thousands of years. Now I will help Zihuang reclaim everything that he rightfully deserves.” Upon receiving a positive answer, Yao Yang revealed a genuine smile, and his hands unconsciously clenched into fists because of his inner determination.

On the other hand, Wang Xiao appeared much calmer, but the fluctuations in his inner emotions were perhaps no less than those of Yao Yang.

"Alas. In the end, the young master still made this choice..."