Shao Qi pushed him away and saw the word "Sold" next to the item he bid for, smiling contentedly.

Everyone bought something afterward. Zhou You acquired a set of finger guards, which can protect finger joints and enhance punching power, beneficial for close combat. He also purchased a few collectibles, which can be gifted in the future.

When the last secret manuscript was up for auction, its price soared insanely. It quickly crossed the ten thousand mark. Zhou You initially wanted to bid but lost interest seeing the frenzy. If he ever comes across the second half of the "Taiyi Heart Sutra", he'd be willing to spend all he has. Other items don't interest him as much.

The final bid for the manuscript was set at two hundred thousand points. Everyone in the room was stunned, marveling at the affluence in Yang City.

Wang Shengqian successfully won the manuscript he wanted. Though the price was double what he anticipated, he didn’t mind. Who knows, this manuscript might just be right for him? If so, every penny would be worth it.

Once the auction concluded, staff would deliver the items to each bidder. Payment and delivery occurred simultaneously, ensuring utmost confidentiality for clients.

Wang Shengqian only bid on one item today. Several items he had his eyes on were snatched by others. When the staff delivered the manuscript, he inquired, “Who’s the idiot in Room 7?”

The staff chuckled, “Apologies, Young Master Wang. I'm not in charge of that room, so I'm not sure.”

"Think before you speak!" Wang snapped, slapping the staff member. "Don't think I don't know you’re the headwaiter here. Those in your line of work have keener eyes than snakes. You expect me to believe you don’t know who’s in the next room? Even if you didn’t, couldn’t you have asked or checked?”

The staff member, covering his slapped face, replied apologetically, “I truly apologize, Young Master Wang. We’ve signed confidentiality agreements. If my superiors found out I disclosed a client’s identity, I'd be fired.”

“Do you believe I have the power to fire you right now?” Wang Shengqian knew that his father held the largest shares in the Yunzong Auction House. Even if he spent two hundred thousand points, a twenty percent commission would be returned to him, so he never hesitated to spend.

But today, several items he wanted were nabbed by the person in seat number 7. It was intolerable. Who dared to compete with him on his own turf? They must have a death wish.

At that moment, the door to the neighboring private room opened. Someone exclaimed, “I got carried away! Why did I bid on so many items? Why didn't you all stop me?”

A familiar voice retorted, "I did try to stop you, but your shopping frenzy was unstoppable."

Another voice chimed in, “Why would anyone stop you if you wanted to overspend? After all, Young Master Cheng is wealthy beyond measure.” Hearing Miao Miao's voice made Wang Shengqian shudder.

"Damn, it's them!" He kicked the staff member and whispered, "All right, it's over. Get out."

As Cheng Yuran passed the neighboring room, she took an extra glance, "I guess the big spender is in this room. I'd love to know who's so generous."

"Maybe they have their reasons. Let's go have lunch. I've heard there's an excellent hot pot restaurant nearby. Perfect for this weather."

As they exited the auction house, more people trickled out, most of whom were unfamiliar. But Zhou You's sharp eyes caught sight of someone he knew.

Shao Qi looked in his direction, smirking, "It's him." They recognized him as the member who escaped from the Gao Feng exploration team. His name seemed to be Song Jin'an.

"We should inquire about the Gao Feng exploration team when we get back. Were all those people really its members? After so many deaths, can their team still persist?" Zhou You turned to see Li Yunxi and Miao Miu discussing jewelry, and whispered, "Should we tell Li Yunxi?"

"Up to you. When she finds out, she'll probably connect the dots to your revenge plot. Just wonder if she'll be moved enough to offer herself in gratitude."

Song Jin'an felt two prolonged gazes on him. Turning around, he saw a group of people, seemingly from the auction house, each holding their purchases.

He was here only accompanying the team leader today. After most of the Gao Feng exploration team members died, the remaining ones were merged into another team. He had shared everything with his new teammates about the past incident, mentioning how the enemies deliberately spared him to deliver a message.

Everyone was terrified. While no one spoke of revenge, he knew those two deadly foes might come for him. So, he's always watched out for newcomers at the city's entrance, comparing them to his memories of those two.

Zhou You's team entered the city without a thorough inspection, amid a crowd. Song Jin'an's informants missed them, so he was unaware that his foes were close by.

"What's up? Can't move your feet because you saw a beauty?" Someone teased, patting him on the shoulder.

Song Jin'an, a genteel-looking man with a good reputation in the team, replied, "Stop that. I'm just noticing they have a lot of items. Wondering which faction they belong to."

"Hmm... I've never seen them either. Anyway, we're not that influential. Maybe they're way out of our league. Oh, the leader mentioned we'll attend Young Master Wang's birthday at Qianji Hall next week. I've heard all the big shots will be there."

Song Jin'an's eyes flickered. He had been considering leaving his current team to avoid being traced. If he could find a strong backer, those foes might think twice.

"Is the one in the white down jacket Young Master Wang?"