The beautiful mage was kidnapped by the contracted beast again

Chapter 181 Auction (1)

Almost every city in the continent frequently holds auctions. Some are held unilaterally, while others are jointly held by multiple factions. The latter are usually larger in scale. Jiang Liujing and his companions are participating in the latter today.

Avilon.

This was the capital of the Dawn Empire, the most densely populated area in the entire empire, and a gathering place for celebrities. It was almost impossible to see passersby wearing cheap clothes and eating ordinary food here; luxury and nobility were the hallmarks of this city.

And today, the city is experiencing another peak in passenger flow.

Rich merchants, nobles, and celebrities from all over the world flocked to Avilon. The streets were filled with carriages, their ornate carriages gleaming brightly in the sun. The major hotels were packed, and servants bustled among them, providing meticulous service to their distinguished guests.

Every major event would trigger a similar grand occasion. Although only one or two people were invited to participate, they would often bring dozens or even hundreds of times their own number of followers and guards to appear more impressive and maintain their composure when interacting with others.

The locals are also happy to see this happen. These fat sheep are often generous, and as long as you give them a few compliments, preferably with a little flattery, there will be a lot of people willing to pay out tips from their pockets.

"Whoosh-"

With the sound of wings gliding through the air, two carriages gracefully stopped in front of a very large building like ghosts arriving quietly.

Solas Auction House was also the main venue for today's auction. They held sixty or seventy auctions a year, but today's auction was still unusual.

Numerous security personnel, like two dark rivers, lined the roadside, their faces stern and metal helmets adorning them. Distinguished guests passed by them without a single gesture of respect or greeting.

In contrast, the waiters at the door, their faces almost frozen with smiles, were dressed in neat uniforms, bowed slightly, and greeted every distinguished guest with the utmost respect.

When Jiang Liujing and others got off the carriage, their elegant posture and extraordinary temperament immediately attracted everyone's attention.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven... seven people.

The waiters' eyes swept quickly and stealthily over the Gu family crest on the carriage, and the smiles on their faces instantly became more sincere and enthusiastic.

He bowed slightly and said, "Welcome everyone, please show me your invitation."

Jiang Liujing turned his head to look at the two elderly men driving the car.

Gu Lian only invited him but didn't give him anything.

The two elders didn't let him wait too long. Silently, they took out seven jade tokens from their interspatial rings and handed them over. Immediately, a waiter stepped forward to take them, verified the array information within, and waved to the other waiters.

"Please follow me." One of them stepped out and leaned sideways to guide him.

Jiang Liujing nodded slightly and followed with a few people.

His young face looked very cold, and his slender and beautiful appearance was often possessed by the "pets" of distinguished guests, but at this moment no one would have any inferior doubts about him.

Whether it was his posture and aura that subtly dominated the crowd, or the eight-pointed star badge with the number "six" engraved on it pinned on his chest, they were enough to make any idea that attempted to belittle him pale and weak.

A sixth-level magician.

Such a young sixth-level magician.

Combined with his undisguised black hair and black eyes, the well-informed waiters had already guessed his identity at this moment.

The continent's new number one genius mage, Jiang Liujing.

After they entered, the waiters at the door dared to sigh in surprise: "I heard that he studied at the Imperial Magic Academy. I didn't expect him to attend today's auction."

"Perhaps it's for that high-level water-type mythical beast. He's a dual-type Feng Shui mage, so he'll definitely be interested in hearing this news."

A weak voice suddenly interrupted: "Have you all forgotten that Hagadi is here today?"

“…” The waiters fell silent instantly.

Yes.

Only at this moment did they suddenly remember that earlier than today, the former number one genius, now the perennial runner-up, His Royal Highness the Seventh Prince of the Kingdom of Arundel, Hagadi Orsini, had also come to the auction.

"Have they met before?" someone asked softly in the silence.

Everyone shook their heads slowly.

No, at least not according to the information they knew.

"I remember that the seats reserved for the Gu family were quite far away from those for the Alundiel royal family. They might not recognize each other."

……

Everyone followed the waiter through the dimly lit passage.

A faint, almost ethereal fragrance, a blend of unknown ingredients, lingered in the air. Every ten or so meters, a beautiful woman in scantily clad clothes stood, her bare shoulders covered in large smears of silver powder, which shimmered faintly in the dim light. The luxurious yet ethereal environment was almost dizzying.

Jiang Liujing had just walked a few steps in and looked forward when a big hand suddenly came over his face and the world in front of him instantly returned to darkness.

Scorching heat continuously came from the place where their skin met, accompanied by a familiar breath and a low, hoarse voice: "Don't look."

After losing his sight, his other senses became more acute. The hands covering his eyes seemed to turn into a ball of blazing flame, burning Jiang Liujing's heart and making him feel inexplicably panicked.

Although he was almost an adult, he didn't know much about love between men and women, and all his energy was focused on cultivation and work. His first reaction when he saw these beautiful women was not love or desire, but pity.

After Chi said this, he hummed softly and closed his eyes obediently, his long and thick eyelashes brushing lightly across the young man's palm like feathers.

Very nice.

Chiban lowered his head, his eyes dark and without any light.

The number one genius known to everyone in the mainland, like an obedient toy doll, buried his face in his palm.

If this scene happened to Jiang Liujing and anyone other than him, Chi Xin thought, he would probably find it unbearable.

Fortunately, he is still by Jiang Liujing's side at this moment.

Wen Xun, who was following behind, saw the two people in front of him walking and their figures suddenly overlapped. He was stunned for a moment and didn't know what the two were doing. After a while, he saw clearly that it was Chi who covered Jiang Liujing's eyes.

When people are too unbelievable, they actually smile. Wen Xun said to Chi Dao, "Aren't you being too protective? He's going to be an adult and find a girlfriend soon. If you stop him from looking at this and that, how will he find a partner later?"

The more Wen Xun thought about it, the more he admired him. Seven years ago, when he first entered the school, he had felt that Chi treated Jiang Liujing like a newborn baby, taking care of him meticulously. He had never expected that after seven years, Chi's habit of acting like a father to others had not changed.

What does this mean? If Jiang Liujing gets married and has children, will Chi, his good brother, also be expected to follow him? Wouldn't that piss off their spouse? A third person is thrust into the middle of a couple's home.

Chi raised his eyes slightly and glanced at him, his eyes revealing a hint of coldness, and said in a deep voice: "He is still young."

"He's only a few months away from adulthood!"

"He's still young, he doesn't need to see these."

"Alright. You two have a good relationship, so you have the final say."

Wen Xun shrugged helplessly and said no more. He thought to himself that he was a stubborn person who would not listen to good advice. Sooner or later, he would suffer the consequences.

The waiter leading the way walked in front, not daring to say a word, and was so quiet that he seemed mute.

It wasn't until the road ahead suddenly lit up that he breathed a sigh of relief and turned to the others, saying, "We'll be there soon."

The area ahead was empty, with no girl in sight. Only then did Chi release his hand that was covering Jiang Liujing's eyes.

The boy's eyelids trembled, then slowly opened.

The darkness faded away, and golden light shone from all directions.

They were exposed in an open space.