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As the Mai Men disciple heard the accusations from the crowd, he gradually realized that his actions had aroused public anger, and his arrogance was no longer as rampant as it had been initially.
However, he was unwilling to queue up like this, so he stood still, his eyes revealing hesitation and anger.
Finally, under the gaze of everyone, the guard called out two more people and personally escorted him to the very end of the line.
The Mai Men disciple returned to the queue helplessly, muttering incessantly:
"Hmph, just you wait, once I enter the Auction, you'll see."
Zhuge Lan looked at his back and chuckled:
"Still not giving up, huh? I'd like to see what tricks he can pull at the Auction."
Dugu Bo, on the other hand, said:
"Never mind him, let's focus on whether there's anything we need at the Auction."
Just as the guard was walking back, he inadvertently caught sight of the black card in Dugu Bo's hand.
He paused for a moment, then walked towards Dugu Bo.
He frowned slightly and asked:
"Your Excellency, why are you still queuing here when you have an invitation letter?"
Dugu Bo was slightly startled and hadn't reacted yet.
At this moment, the guard made a gesture of holding something with both hands and said to Dugu Bo:
"Sir, could you please show me your invitation letter?"
The invitation letter the guard was referring to was clearly the black card given by the Crimson Robed Man.
Dugu Bo and Zhuge Lan exchanged glances, each understanding the other.
Dugu Bo naturally handed the black card in his hand to the guard.
After the guard received the black card from Dugu Bo, he looked at it carefully.
Immediately, he bowed respectfully, his face full of apologies:
"I am truly sorry, Sir. Those holding an invitation letter do not need to queue and can enter the venue directly through a special passage. This was our oversight, we did not inform you in advance."
When Zhuge Lan heard this, his eyes immediately lit up, and he secretly chuckled.
Dugu Bo's face was expressionless, he merely said indifferently:
"Is that so? I thought everyone had to queue to get in."
He said this, but his heart was pounding.
After all, how could he have known that this black card was the so-called invitation letter?
At this moment.
The guard revealed his professional fake smile and said respectfully:
"Sir, please come this way. I will now escort you and your companions into the venue through the special passage."
As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation, leading Dugu Bo and Zhuge Lan to walk to the side.
The guard led them around the long queue and towards a passage nearby.
Zhuge Lan patted Dugu Bo's shoulder:
"Haha, Old Poison, I never thought this black card was actually that damn invitation letter! If I had known earlier, we wouldn't have had to queue like idiots for half a day here."
Dugu Bo smiled, said nothing, and followed the guard towards the special passage.
Seeing this, the people around them cast envious glances, especially the Mai Men disciple, whose eyes were filled with jealousy and unwillingness.
They passed through a wide corridor, with precious calligraphy, paintings, and exotic decorations hanging on both sides, showcasing the extraordinary style of the Auction.
In a short while, they arrived in front of a magnificently decorated door.
The guard gently pushed open the door, revealing a spacious and luxurious room inside.
The floor of the room was covered with thick, extremely soft carpets, every step felt like sinking into clouds, and the delicate touch made one want to walk barefoot.
Giant and dazzling crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, countless crystals refracting brilliant and colorful light, illuminating the entire room as bright as day.
Rows of exquisite seats were arranged around the room, the seats wrapped in expensive silk fabric, embroidered with beautiful patterns, exuding luxury.
One side of the room featured a long bar, which was filled with various rare fine wines and delicate wine glasses.
The selection of wines was extensive, ranging from aged vintages to rare spirits, everything imaginable.
In the corners of the room, there were also some valuable antiques and artworks, some were lifelike sculptures, others were priceless paintings, each exuding a unique artistic charm.
"Respected Sir, you and your companions can rest here for a while, the Auction will begin shortly. When the time comes, I will come to inform you."
A stunning Auction attendant, dressed in a black tight-fitting uniform that accentuated her perfect and graceful figure, spoke respectfully to Dugu Bo, then withdrew and gently closed the door.
Zhuge Lan's mouth watered as he looked at the attendant's figure.
Dugu Bo looked at Zhuge Lan's lecherous expression.
He slapped Zhuge Lan's head, pulling him back to reality.
Dugu Bo said irritably:
"You brat, can't you have some ambition! All you do is stare at girls, aren't you afraid your eyeballs will fall out?"
Zhuge Lan rubbed his head, chuckled, and said:
"Old Poison, what do you know! This is called 'the love of beauty is common to all'. Such a beautiful girl, wouldn't it be a waste not to look at her more? Besides, I'm appreciating beautiful things, which helps improve my aesthetic taste."
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes at him speechlessly and snorted:
"You just talk nonsense. When we go back, I'll tell Bìluò, and I'll let her deal with you!"
Zhuge Lan instantly put away his wide smile and said fiercely to Dugu Bo:
"It's no fun for you to be such a traitor."
Dugu Bo turned his head away:
"Tsk, when the Auction starts later, don't you dare embarrass me. Any single item in here is priceless, if you cause any trouble, we'll be in deep trouble."
Zhuge Lan waved his hand indifferently and said:
"Oh, I know, I know! I'm not a three-year-old."
Zhuge Lan plopped down on the spacious and soft sofa and burst out laughing:
"Dugu Bo, this time we really got lucky! This black card is actually an invitation letter, haha, look at the eyes of those people queuing, every single one of them is dying of envy."
Dugu Bo also breathed a sigh of relief and smiled helplessly:
"I didn't expect it either, but this saves a lot of trouble."
He walked to the window and looked out, seeing the lively scene outside, and couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation for this Auction.
"But then again, what good stuff does this Auction actually have? It's all so mysterious."
Zhuge Lan said while eating snacks.
"No matter what it is, we must act carefully. This place is a mixed bag, with all sorts of people, so we cannot let our guard down."
Dugu Bo reminded him.
Zhuge Lan was eating snacks and felt a bit thirsty. He saw the various fine wines on the bar, and his eyes immediately lit up.
He excitedly ran to the bar, picked up bottle after bottle of wine, looked at them repeatedly, and then asked Dugu Bo:
"Want some?"
Zhuge Lan picked up a very luxurious-looking bottle of foreign wine and shook it in front of Dugu Bo.
As a result, he didn't hold it steady, and the foreign wine fell directly to the ground...
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