Inside the fifth VIP room, the crown prince punched the thick wall of the room that was made from a combination of several precious metals.
Bang!
A dull banging sound echoed inside the fifth VIP room.
"That fukn bastard! He hid himself so well! Now, even emperor father is so close to him. Dammit!"
The crown prince's strength carried no true essence and it only contained his raw physical power, so it didn't leave any noticeable damage to the wall.
His fist bled, but the crown prince's face remained cold as he stood rooted in his spot.
The third prince and the second prince sneered in their hearts after seeing this, but the both of them put on a consoling look as they swiftly calmed their brother. Both their faces were full of worry, and anyone would surely believe that they were close. However, only the three of them knew that this was merely an act.
As for the fourth prince, he glanced at the crown prince in dissatisfaction and disappointment. Prince Dante respected his eldest brother for his strength even though the latter was a fickle man. However, everything changed today when his eldest brother disrespected the person he admired the most, Jiu Shen.
'Sigh. I can't believe that my eldest brother would actually end up like this. It looks like emperor father would pass the throne to either my second brother or my third brother, but I don't think my third brother is fit for the throne. As for my second brother, I can't understand his personality now.' Prince Dante sighed in his heart as he sat down with a heavy look. He didn't even bother to glance at the fake looks of his three brothers. It was as if he didn't know them anymore.
"Big Brother Reinhardt, don't be like this. If emperor father hears you cursing that Wine Master Jiu, he might punish you for it." The second prince, Prince Arslan said as he patted the crown prince back with a worried look.
"Second Brother is right. You must not let this humiliation take over your head, Big Brother. You have a lot of time to take your revenge, but I advise you not to do it. This Wine Master Jiu is not a simple man." The third prince, Prince Erevard added.
The crown prince, Prince Reinhardt glanced at his two brothers and put on a forced smile, but he was inwardly cursing them. He knew that these two fools were laughing in their hearts after seeing him getting humiliated in the fourth VIP room. However, it wasn't a good idea to provoke them right now. He didn't want to provoke the both of them for this, or they might gang up on him in the fight for the throne. His ascension as the future emperor must not be compromised for his personal feelings. He didn't want all of his efforts to go down the drainage.
'These two fools! After I destroy that Jiu Shen, these two brothers of mine will be next to face my wrath! Did they really think that I don't know about their ambition?! Just you wait!'
Inside the fourth VIP room, Emperor Elyk and Jiu Shen were still talking about important matters. The former's expression was filled with worry and unease. After all, the news that Jiu Shen told him earlier was something that involves his second son. Although his second son didn't reveal anything outstanding about his talent in cultivation, the attitude that he displayed all this time was the best among the three who were now in line in the fight for the throne. He even had plans on giving him the chance to become the crown prince, but it seems like it was not going to happen.
The two of them remained silent which made the atmosphere grew heavier, but there was a sudden knock to their room.
Knock. Knock. Knock.
Emperor Elyk heaved a sigh of relief secretly when he heard that, while Jiu Shen remained expressionlessly seated on his chair.
"Emperor father, the auction is about to start." The tender voice of the fifth princess drifted from outside the fourth VIP room. Just from her voice, anyone could tell that she was excited about this auction.
Emperor Elyk stood up from his seat and smiled at Jiu Shen as he said. "Wine Master Jiu, the auction is about to start, so I have to gack to the fifth VIP room. If you have something that you'd like in this auction, just have someone to notify me and I'll get it for you."
Jiu Shen nodded his head calmly upon hearing this. He didn't take the emperor's words seriously. He wasn't optimistic about seeing a treasure in this mortal world that could move him. However, if there is a God Crystal to be auctioned, then that would be a different case.
"Thanks." Jiu Shen said indifferently.
Emperor Elyk smiled as he cupped his fists. He then left the room, leaving behind a group of young disciples sighing in relief.
After the emperor left, Lu Sulan swiftly sat down beside her master, but she didn't ask him what he had talked with the emperor.
Not long later, a woman in her late twenties strode towards the platform at the center of the auction house. All eyes were suddenly attracted to her voluptuous figure and long pair of jade-like legs.
"This woman... Isn't this Vice Guild Leader Tang Tianyin, the vice guild leader of the Mercenary Guild?!"
"To think that the Silver Dragon Auction House would actually invite Vice Guild Leader Tang for this auction! What an eye-opener!"
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