Hearing this voice, everyone turned their heads and saw a giant leopard moving toward the auction house entrance!

The leopard's entire body was a dazzling golden hue, exuding an aura of regality!

Most importantly, the leopard's cultivation had reached the Divine Sea Realm Fifth Turn!

On the beast's back sat a young man dressed in a luxurious blue silk garment!

His cultivation was equally impressive, reaching the Divine Sea Realm Sixth Turn!

"Who is this? He can actually ride a demon beast of the Divine Sea Realm Fifth Turn!"

Someone asked aloud, clearly not from the Imperial City.

"You don't know? He is Shao Zhen, the young master of the Shao Family!"

Someone opened their mouth to say.

"The Shao Family is one of the top families in the Imperial City!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Someone else explained.

Hearing this, the man nodded. Although he didn't know Shao Zhen, he had heard of the Shao Family!

In the Great Yan Empire, who hasn't heard of the Shao Family name?

Shao Zhen, hearing the crowd's discussion, displayed a proud expression as he rode toward the auction house entrance on the giant leopard!

In the Great Yan Empire, the top and upper-class families of the Imperial City carry an innate psychological advantage over other forces, as if they are inherently superior!

This is easy to understand; just like in Huaxia, the people of Yandu view people from other places similarly, even if their own lives are not that remarkable!

Furthermore, the Shao Family is one of the top families, right?!

As he passed through the crowd, Shao Zhen suddenly brightened his eyes and stopped!

"Miss Nangong, you're here?"

Shao Zhen leaped down from the leopard with a smile.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Nangong Xi!

"Miss Nangong, could she be from that top family, the Nangong Clan?"

"Probably, the way Shao Zhen treats her with such regard, and with the Nangong name, it's quite likely!"

"Yes, but why haven't we seen her before?"

"No idea, maybe she rarely comes out!"

...

The crowd began to discuss in surprise!

However, they weren't entirely wrong; the reason Nangong Xi was not well known was that she seldom went out, and when she did, she was well protected by her family, so it's normal for others not to recognize her!

This is also why last time at the Blood Prison Arena, most people didn't recognize her!

But the majority of the top family members knew her, after all, they share a circle, making interactions inevitable!

Upon hearing Shao Zhen's words, Nangong Xi pouted:

"Why, just because you can come, I can't?"

Nangong Xi didn't really bother with him, mainly because she knew Shao Zhen's reputation was not good!

Being pampered at home, her personality naturally lacked some smoothness, and she naturally spoke her mind!

If she likes someone, she likes them; if not, she doesn't!

Even though Shao Zhen's cultivation was above hers, Nangong Xi thought of it merely as him being slightly older!

She believed that she could match or even surpass him at his age!

After speaking, Nangong Xi glanced nervously at Su Chen, especially since she had previously hidden her background!

Compared to Shao Zhen, she valued Su Chen's attitude more!

At this moment, Su Chen was also looking at her with a smile.

Even though he hadn't asked about Nangong Xi's identity, her appearance at the auction suggested she hailed from an upper or top family!

Now confirmed, the Nangong Clan was indeed one of the top families!

Truth be told, when Su Chen first met this little girl, he knew her identity wasn't simple, but he didn't expect it to be so remarkable!

Of course, that was all!

The reason Su Chen hadn't asked was simply because it wasn't important to him!

"Of course you can come; Miss Nangong's presence should be an honor for their Purple Gold Auction House!"

Shao Zhen said with a smile.

He hadn't seen Nangong Xi for several years; he didn't expect this little girl to have turned into quite the beauty!

In a few more years, when she's fully grown, who knows?!

Honestly, he couldn't help but feel moved!

But Nangong Xi ignored him and instead linked arms with Su Chen:

"Let's go in."

"Alright."

Su Chen nodded with a smile and was about to enter with Nangong Xi!

This scene instantly ignited Shao Zhen's anger!

He had originally thought, being part of elite families, it would be good to leave a favorable impression!

This would lay a decent foundation for further interactions in the future!

But unexpectedly, faced with his flattery, Nangong Xi wasn't even remotely polite, let alone acknowledging him!

This made him lose face significantly, especially with so many eyes watching!

And considering these people's distinguished identities, if word got out, how would he manage?

He dared not do anything to Nangong Xi, given the Nangong Clan's heritage and power, even his Shao Family was wary!

What's more, within elite family circles, everyone knew the Nangong Clan cherished Nangong Xi as a treasure!

Therefore, his gaze naturally fell on Su Chen standing beside Nangong Xi!

Upon closer inspection, Shao Zhen furrowed his brows!

Who was this guy? He didn't seem familiar!

Plus, his attire seemed rather shabby!

After noticing Su Chen's cultivation, his brows furrowed even deeper!

Just a mere Cave Void Realm Fourth Turn!

Such a cultivation realm wouldn't even qualify as a servant in the Shao Family!

But why was he so familiar and even somewhat close with Nangong Xi?!

Just as Su Chen and Nangong Xi took a few steps forward, a voice called out behind them!

"Wait!"

Shao Zhen spat coldly.

Hearing the voice, Su Chen and Nangong Xi stopped and turned to look.

"Do you have something to say?"

Once again, Nangong Xi displayed no favorable attitude.

"Miss Nangong, who might this be beside you? Aren't you going to introduce him?"

"He's my friend; why should I introduce him to you?"

Nangong Xi huffed.

Some people around secretly sighed:

This little girl from the Nangong Family really isn't giving Shao Zhen any face!

Couldn't she be a little more tactful?!

However, Shao Zhen's question was also what they wanted to ask; they were curious about Su Chen's identity!

Getting close with the Nangong Clan like this meant his identity was definitely not ordinary!

But looking at this young man, it truly was hard to see anything special about him!

Upon hearing Nangong Xi being so dismissive, Shao Zhen's complexion immediately darkened!

"Miss Nangong, you're still young; I'm worried you'll be deceived."

A moment later, he forced down his inner anger to speak:

"Nowadays, some men have little to offer and just use sweet words to please girls!"

Though Shao Zhen didn't directly point out anyone, anyone with wit could tell he was talking about the young man beside Nangong Xi!