Not only did the exterior look similar, but even the layout and structure of the interior were the same. However, compared to the iconic bullfighting ring in the secular world, this place was not only larger, but the various facilities were also more luxurious. Of course, the biggest difference was that this place was not open-air.
Surrounding it were a circle of exquisite and luxurious boxes, and below it was a huge and spacious area. There were hundreds of seats scattered around the area, and in the center of the area was an extremely conspicuous high platform. It was obviously the host's platform for the auction.
Lin Yi looked at the magnificent scene in front of him and could not help but be speechless. He had been to many high-class auctions before. Whether it was the one in the Extreme North Island or the one in the middle island, they were all first-rate auctions. However, disregarding everything else, just the layout alone was slightly inferior to the one in front of him. As expected of the Eastern Continent!
The moment Lin Yi and Honest Chai entered the door, they saw Shopkeeper Hao and Shopkeeper Jin. When they saw Honest Chai, a playful smile appeared on their faces.
"Shopkeeper Chai, I didn't expect to see you again so soon. Speaking of which, where are your seats?" Shopkeeper Hao asked with a face full of ridicule. As for Lin Yi, he did not even look at him, thinking that he was just a small follower.
"Number one." Honest Chai pointed to the area in front of him. Number one was the table closest to the host's platform, and was considered a very good seat.
"Oh, it sounds like it's very impressive? But why did I hear that every single person with a bit of status has their own box? What's the meaning of this? Your Hong Merchant Guild is so famous, yet you can't even get a box and can only squeeze with the ordinary disciples? Tsk tsk! "Shopkeeper Jin did not miss the opportunity to make sarcastic remarks.
Honest Chai's expression changed slightly. This was indeed a thorn in his heart. It was obvious that the other competitors were ganging up against the Hong Merchant Union, and the Morning Star Academy was supposed to be the neutral judge. However, from the distribution of seats, the academy's stance could be seen.
Although table number one sounded impressive, it was basically putting the Hong Chamber of Commerce on fire. It would only be a joke. Otherwise, with the status of the Hong Chamber of Commerce, they would at least be able to get a VIP room, and they would at least be in the top ten!
"Hehe, listening to Shopkeeper Jin's words, your Golden Chamber of Commerce should have been allocated a private room, right? I wonder what number it is? "Honest Chai retorted with a slap to his face.
"I …" Shopkeeper Jin was once again rendered speechless. His old face turned red as he shrunk his neck back. What a joke! His Golden Chamber of Commerce was already on the verge of bankruptcy. It was already good enough that he could participate in this auction. How could he possibly be allowed to sit in the VIP box?!
"Number 12!" Shopkeeper Hao suddenly replied: "That is the box of my Aristocratic Metropolis. Although the Golden Chamber of Commerce doesn't have one, it has already become a subsidiary of my Aristocratic Metropolis. Naturally, it can enter the box with me. I wonder if Shopkeeper Chai is interested?"
"Honest Chai, I think you should quickly agree. Your Hong Chamber of Commerce may have a great background, but it is a pity that it cannot save your Morning Star Academy branch. If you rely on Shopkeeper Hao, you can at least keep a roof over your head. Furthermore, you won't have to squeeze below with the normal disciples and become a joke. We are all businessmen who care about appearances, and we want our face, don't you think so?" Shopkeeper Jin cooperated.
"Yes, you are right. I do want my face, but it is a pity that you don't. Therefore, it is better for me to stay away from you, lest I become a joke." Honest Chai glanced at him.
Being looked at like a dog in front of his face, Shopkeeper Jin was instantly enraged. If not for the fact that the surroundings were filled with disciples of the Morning Star Academy guards, he would have fought with Honest Chai to the death. Although he was indeed Shopkeeper Hao's dog, how could he expose someone's scars like this?!
"Hmph, you won't shed tears until you see the coffin. Once the auction is over, it will be useless even if you beg me again. At that time, your Morning Star Academy branch won't even have the qualifications to be a subsidiary of my Aristocratic Metropolis. Just wait for it to close down." Shopkeeper Hao's expression turned cold, and he immediately left with Shopkeeper Jin.
Lin Yi and Honest Chai looked at each other. They couldn't be bothered to look at this clown anymore, and directly walked towards table number 1. At this moment, the auction was about to begin, and people from all walks of life were entering the venue. In a short moment, the entire venue was filled with people, and it was extremely lively.
Lin Yi swept his gaze around, and realized that this was indeed the headquarters of the Morning Star Academy. More than half of the people in the venue were disciples of the Morning Star Academy, and the rest were people from all walks of life. However, one thing was for sure, these people definitely had an impressive background and connections, or else they wouldn't have the qualifications to enter the venue.
With so many disciples of the Morning Star Academy, Wang Xinyan and Huang Xiaotao might be among them. Lin Yi immediately wanted to use his divine sense to investigate, but he realized that it was impossible to do so. It was as if there was some kind of special array that completely blocked his divine sense.
Since he couldn't use his divine sense to investigate, Lin Yi could only use his eyes to confirm one by one. However, the problem was that the people in the VIP booths couldn't be seen unless they opened the curtains and the angle was just right, or else they wouldn't be able to see the situation inside the booths.
After sweeping his gaze across everyone in the venue, Lin Yi could only return to his seat in disappointment. There was no sign of Wang Xinyan or Huang Xiaotao among them, but it wasn't strange after thinking about it. They were the only two personal disciples of the Divine Nun of the Eastern Sea, and with the Divine Nun of the Eastern Sea's status, it was normal for them to be given a VIP booth.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, the Morning Star Auction Ceremony finally began. A white-haired old man with a ruddy complexion walked up to the center of the stage under everyone's gazes. Following that was a deluge of extravagant opening remarks. It turned out that this old man was the official host specially invited by the Morning Star Academy.
The white-haired elder was only in charge of the opening speech, and the next person who walked up to the stage made Lin Yi's eyes light up. This was a familiar face, the dean of the Morning Star Academy, Ling Yuanqing!
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