After being jilted by the saintess at the beginning, why is she crying?

The guard took the invitation, examined it carefully, and immediately showed a respectful expression, bowing deeply in greeting.

He paused for a moment, then quickly stepped aside to make way, gesturing for them to proceed.

"Please come in, both of you! No need to queue!"

Yun Caiyue nodded slightly, took Lin Fengmian's hand, and stepped into the auction house.

As soon as the two entered the gate, a middle-aged steward dressed in brocade robes with a shrewd face quickly came to greet them.

The steward's gaze fell on Yun Caiyue, and his face immediately lit up with a smile. He cupped his hands and said:

"Oh my, it's Miss Caiyue! I'm so sorry for not welcoming you properly!"

As he spoke, he repeatedly bowed, his attitude bordering on obsequious.

Yun Caiyue was clearly used to this treatment; she simply nodded slightly, her tone calm:

"You're too kind, sir. Please arrange a quiet spot for us."

"Understood, understood!" The steward nodded repeatedly, then beckoned a well-trained maid over.

"Take these two distinguished guests to a private room on the second floor! Serve them well!"

The maid was beautiful, with a perfectly timed smile, and bowed respectfully.

"Seniors, please follow me."

After saying that, he led the two of them up to the second floor.

Lin Fengmian followed Yun Caiyue, his gaze sweeping over the layout of the first floor.

The hall was extremely spacious, enough to accommodate hundreds of people.

Directly in front was a jade platform about ten feet high, on which sat a long table made of sandalwood.

Below the stage were rows of neat seats, and quite a few cultivators had already taken their places.

They were talking in hushed tones in twos and threes.

The cultivators had mixed auras and wore different clothes, clearly indicating that they were independent cultivators or members of small families from various parts of the Zhao Kingdom.

Lin Fengmian withdrew his gaze and followed the maid up the stairs leading to the second floor.

At the end of the stairs was an exquisitely carved and openwork screen.

After going around the screen, the view suddenly opened up before me.

The environment on the second floor is completely different from that on the first floor.

The soft carpet underfoot made no sound when you stepped on it.

Exquisite palace lanterns hung on both sides of the corridor, emitting a soft, ethereal glow.

Every few feet there was a tightly closed door.

The doors were engraved with faint restrictive runes, clearly indicating that they were all private rooms.

A faint sandalwood scent filled the air, refreshing and pleasant.

The maid walked along, introducing the place softly:

"Seniors, this second floor is specially prepared by my Tianbao Pavilion for seniors of high status in the Immortal City."

Each room is equipped with independent soundproofing and protective arrays to ensure the privacy and safety of the senior members.

As she spoke, she stopped in front of a door, took out a jade pendant from her waist, and gently pressed it against the door.

The pale golden restriction runes on the door flickered slightly, followed by a soft sound.

The door slowly opened.

The maid stepped aside and gestured for them to proceed.

"Seniors, this is your room. Please come in."

Yun Caiyue and Lin Fengmian exchanged a glance and stepped into the room.

The room's furnishings were even more exquisite than Lin Fengmian had anticipated.

The space was much more spacious than it appeared from the outside, clearly indicating that there were restrictions on spatial expansion.

The floor was covered with a soft animal skin carpet, and several ink paintings of landscapes with a profound artistic conception hung on the wall.

In the very center was a soft couch, covered with brocade and furnished with several cushions.

In front of the soft couch was a small sandalwood table, on which were placed several plates of exquisite pastries and a pot of fragrant tea.

The most eye-catching part is the wall directly opposite the door.

It was a single, enormous, transparent crystal, like a floor-to-ceiling window, offering a panoramic view of the entire auction hall.

Lin Fengmian walked to the window and looked down through the crystal.

The auction stage below, the seats in the hall, and the crowds coming and going were all clearly visible.

He tried to release a wisp of his divine consciousness.

But he found that as soon as his divine sense touched the crystal, it was bounced back by a gentle force.

One-way.

You can see out from inside, but you can't see in from outside.

Lin Fengmian nodded inwardly. This Tianbao Pavilion was indeed very thoughtful.

The maidservant then pointed to a circular platform in the corner of the room, covered with runes, and continued her explanation:

"Seniors, that's a transmission restriction. If you take a fancy to a particular item, you can simply place your bid using the bidding jade tokens in the room."

After the auction, the item will be directly teleported in through the barrier, and the spirit stones will be deducted from the spirit stones pre-stored by the seniors. The entire process requires no leaving the room; it's absolutely safe.

She paused, then added:

"If you two seniors have any needs or questions,

You can press the intercom in the room at any time. A junior staff member will come to serve you immediately.

Yun Caiyue nodded slightly: "I understand, you may leave."

The maid bowed, took two steps back, turned and left the room, gently closing the door behind her.

Only Lin Fengmian and Yun Caiyue remained in the room.

From the moment she entered the room, Yun Caiyue held Lin Fengmian's hand tightly and never let go.

With the maid gone, she seemed to relax even more.

He pulled Lin Fengmian around the room for a while before sitting down on the soft couch.

Lin Fengmian sat down beside her, and Yun Caiyue naturally rested her little head gently on his shoulder.

A faint smile played on her lips, clearly indicating that she was in a very good mood.

Lin Fengmian looked down at her; a faint blush tinged her fair cheeks.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, like a docile kitten.

He felt a warmth in his heart and reached out to put his arm around her waist.

The two sat quietly, waiting for the auction to begin.

……

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

In the lobby downstairs, the empty seats were gradually filled.

The room was filled with the noise and chatter of people.

Lin Fengmian looked down through the one-way window and saw that the hall was already packed with people, and even the corridors were crowded with people.

He glanced at them briefly and estimated there were at least four or five hundred people.

It seems that today's auction has indeed attracted quite a few people.

Just then—

A clear bell rang out, and the entire hall fell silent instantly.

All eyes turned to the jade platform.

A figure in red gracefully walked up the platform.

It was a woman.

She wore a fiery red dress that trailed on the ground, outlining her exquisite figure.

Her waist was so slender it could be encircled with a single hand, yet her breasts were surprisingly full.

As she moved, her body trembled slightly, inspiring contemplation.

Her appearance was absolutely stunning; her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like autumn waters rippling across the surface, her lips like cherry blossoms, and her skin as white as snow.

A perfectly balanced smile played at the corners of his lips, neither overly enthusiastic nor aloof.

And what's most alarming is...

She exuded a faint but powerful aura, the kind that belonged to a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

The male cultivators below the stage couldn't help but fix their gazes on the red figure.

Many people swallowed hard, their Adam's apples bobbing.

This woman not only has an exceptional figure and stunning beauty, but she is also a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Men, that's just what they like!

She has a beautiful face and high level of cultivation.

Only a woman like this can ignite a man's desire to conquer.