Invincible Soul Emperor-Chapter 405

After all, the population of Northern Barrier City was in the hundreds of millions. Although First-Rate Pavilion wasn't small, it was nothing in the face of such a massive population base. But if they couldn't get into the auction, not only would they be unable to sell the corpse of the Goldstar Lion King, it would also be difficult to find another opportunity to meet Xia Chengkai. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

The guards saw the hesitation on their faces, and a flicker of disdain flashed across their own. The reputation of First-Rate Pavilion made far too many people want to sneak in just to broaden their horizons. Ye Qingchen and his companion were definitely not the first, nor would they be the last.

Liu Wan'er's lovely brow furrowed. She said to the two guards, "We've just arrived in Northern Barrier City and learned of the auction. We have something very important to sell, but we don't have an invitation. Is there any other way we might get in? Perhaps an exception could be made?"

It had to be said, the power of a beautiful woman was sometimes immense. With her pitiable expression and stunning figure, Liu Wan'er immediately mesmerized the two guards. However, the two men were well aware that their status was a complete mismatch for such a peerless beauty. They simply shook their heads, unwilling to lose their livelihood over a pretty face.

Seeing the guards remain silent, Liu Wan'er's face showed her disappointment. She asked again, "We have a very important auction item. Can't an exception be made?"

Ye Qingchen looked at Liu Wan'er in surprise, a warmth spreading in his heart. The usually aloof Liu Wan'er is actually willing to lower herself and use her beauty to ask for a favor on my behalf.

One of the guards suddenly had an idea. "Miss, besides an invitation, there is one other way to get in," he said. "Through a wealth verification."

"Wealth verification?" Liu Wan'er asked, puzzled.

The guard nodded and continued, "That's right. As long as you can present a reserve of Spirit Stones that meets the requirements, we can grant you special entry. After all, the auction is about making money. They're not going to turn away people with money to spend, are they?"

The guard tried to soften his tone to leave a good impression on Liu Wan'er. Though he knew it was impossible for him to ever associate with her, it was simply a man's nature to want to show his best side in front of a beautiful woman.

Liu Wan'er breathed a sigh of relief. If it was a matter of wealth, she happened to have Spirit Stones on her. With this in mind, she took out a Storage Ring and handed it to the guard. "This Storage Ring contains 10,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones. Is this enough?"

"Ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones?" The guard shook his head and said with some difficulty, "I'm sorry, miss, but the minimum requirement for entry is 50,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones. So, it seems you don't meet the condition…"

The guard trailed off, as if afraid of upsetting her.

Ye Qingchen smiled faintly, took out his own Storage Ring, and said, "Gentlemen, my ring contains five million Low-grade Spirit Stones. Can we go in now?"

"Five million Low-grade Spirit Stones?" The three of them, including Liu Wan'er, exclaimed in unison.

Liu Wan'er was in disbelief. Ye Qingchen is actually this wealthy? He can easily take out 5,000,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones, an amount the Liu Family Commerce Guild couldn't earn in a lifetime!

Beyond their surprise, a bitter feeling welled up in the two guards' hearts. He's handsome and incredibly wealthy. No wonder a peerless beauty like Liu Wan'er is with him. Compared to Ye Qingchen, we're nothing but guards.

The two guards tripped over themselves to say, "Five million Low-grade Spirit Stones certainly qualifies you for entry! Not only that, it's enough to become a VIP guest of our First-Rate Pavilion!" With that, they eagerly ushered the pair inside.

"Why have you abandoned your posts? Shouldn't you two be welcoming guests?" a stern voice rang out, causing the two guards to shiver. The newcomer was the man in charge of the auction. Seeing the two guards enter together, he assumed they were trying to slack off and immediately berated them.

One of the guards hurriedly explained, "Shopkeeper Li, this young master has produced five million Low-grade Spirit Stones and wishes to attend the auction. We were just escorting the distinguished guest."

Shopkeeper Li looked at Ye Qingchen in surprise. He gestured for the two guards to leave, then bowed respectfully to Ye Qingchen. "Young Master, your visit brings our First-Rate Pavilion great honor. Normally, five million Low-grade Spirit Stones would be more than enough to qualify you for a private VIP box. However, this auction is incredibly popular and all the boxes have been taken. I'm afraid we'll have to trouble you with a seat in the VIP section downstairs."

Of course, Shopkeeper Li had to curry favor with Ye Qingchen. To be so young and yet produce 5,000,000 Low-grade Spirit Stones meant his status was surely extraordinary. Building a good relationship with such a young master could only benefit First-Rate Pavilion.

Ye Qingchen nodded. He was only there to find Xia Chengkai anyway, and being downstairs would make it easier to spot him.

At that moment, Liu Wan'er received a message from her caravan stating that the corpse of the Goldstar Lion King had arrived. She discreetly tugged on Ye Qingchen's sleeve.

Ye Qingchen understood her meaning and said to Shopkeeper Li, "Shopkeeper Li, I've also brought the corpse of a Goldstar Lion King with me. I was hoping you could help me auction it off as well."

Shopkeeper Li's eyes lit up. This young man is a true god of wealth! A Goldstar Lion King's corpse is a rare treasure. It's guaranteed to fetch a high price, and I'll get a handsome commission from it.

Shopkeeper Li readily agreed. Liu Wan'er then went with him to arrange the handover of the Goldstar Lion King's corpse, while Ye Qingchen headed for the VIP seating area.

Just then, Feng Yuan, who had just reached the second floor, spotted Ye Qingchen. He sneered, "I can't believe that brat actually managed to worm his way in. So what? It'll still be easy as pie for me to deal with him."

After speaking, Feng Yuan turned and entered a private box.

Ye Qingchen naturally felt Feng Yuan's gaze. Seeing him enter that specific box confirmed his suspicion that the City Lord and Vice-City Lord must be inside. I just have to wait for the auction to end. When they come out, I'll reveal my identity and have Xia Chengkai help me find clues about the Saint Heir.

Ye Qingchen chose a suitable spot to sit, saving a seat for Liu Wan'er. Before long, she returned from the handover and sat beside him, looking around with wide-eyed curiosity. This was her first time attending an auction of this scale, so she found everything new and fascinating.