On the table lay various spirit fruits and fine wines, all exuding a faint intoxicating aroma. The screen displaying the auction items was over ten times larger than those in the ordinary seating area, and the partitions in the interval area were intricately carved with patterns that brought an enjoyable feeling just by looking at them.

Lin Feng glanced at the partition of the VIP area, his lips moved slightly, and he shook his head with a smile.

Seeing Lin Feng like this, Tangyuan immediately asked, "Boss, did you discover something?"

"Did you see the patterns in the VIP area?" Lin Feng said to Tangyuan, "Those patterns are not just decorations; they’re not only pleasing to the eye. If I’m not mistaken, it’s an extremely concealed array, designed to subtly increase the purchasing desires of those sitting within that area."

"Hiss... This auction house is truly cunning!" Tangyuan took a deep breath, silently admiring them. No wonder only this Myriad Gods Tower could dominate the auction industry. One reason is its powerful influence, and another is their attention to every little detail!

"This trick is indeed brilliant, subtly stirring emotions, yet the aura produced by the array itself benefits the body." A trace of appreciation flashed in Lin Feng’s eyes: "Even if discovered, it won’t make people feel resentful. After all, the emotional increase is just a sliver, and the VIPs wouldn’t mind paying a bit extra. In contrast, they appreciate the beneficial aura for the body even more."

Tangyuan nodded in agreement, his two small eyes even turned into yuan stone symbols, wealthy patrons, all the VIPs are wealthy patrons! If only we could snatch it...

"Snap!" Lin Feng slapped the dreaming Tangyuan: "Stop dreaming, let’s wait for the auction to start."

Saying that, Lin Feng found a seat in the ordinary area and sat down.

At this time, the auction hall was already filled with numerous cultivators, and everyone was taking their seats. Familiar individuals immediately started conversing, their words full of expectancy for the auction, as every auction had never let them down.

A moment later, a young man dressed in a cyan brocade robe with handsome features walked in. He held a folding fan, gently fanning it, with two strands of hair fluttering in the breeze. Four maids followed behind him, each with an elegant demeanor and charming looks.

"Young Master Lu has arrived," a cultivator said upon seeing the young man. "The other four prominent families’ young masters will also arrive soon."

The cultivator beside him nodded and said, "Indeed, for these three auctions, the top five prominent families have sent their young masters. It seems the power transfer within the five prominent families is happening again."

Everyone started discussing, and Lin Feng, listening from behind, gathered some information.

In Ning City, apart from the City Lord, the strongest are the Shang, Ye, Feng, Mo, and Lu families. These five families have controlled Ning City for many years, always occupying the top spot in Ning City. One could say these five families are the local emperors of Ning City, claiming dominance here.

In the whole of Ning City, although there are other small families and small forces, compared to them, it’s the difference between ants and elephants, not in the same weight class at all.

These five families are the only forces in Ning City, apart from the City Lord, that qualify for the VIP area.

Young Master Lu didn’t even glance at the cultivators in the ordinary area. As a member of one of the five prominent families of Ning City, he had this confidence and strength. What if there are many loose cultivators and small families? Even together, they might not be able to pose any threat to the Lu family.

Stepping into the VIP area, Young Master Lu waved his hand, and the maids behind him immediately served him tea and wine, attending to him diligently.

"So arrogant..." Tangyuan looked at Young Master Lu with discontent. In truth, there was a bit of envy and jealousy in his heart, simultaneously fantasizing that once his status improved, four beautiful women would carry his bed, and two beauties would fan him from the sides. He would lazily lie on the bed, enjoying their service. By then, this beast would flaunt itself in front of him eight times a day! Tangyuan thought resentfully.

"What are you thinking about this time, little guy?" Lin Feng flicked Tangyuan: "Look at your face full of envy and jealousy."

Tangyuan’s eyes rolled around, then he said to Lin Feng, "Boss, look at that guy being so cocky in front of you. How can you tolerate this? You’re a dignified Master of Alchemy Path! What’s a mere prominent family in Ning City worth? Let’s go over there now and teach him a lesson, let him know... Ouch!"

Hit with a slap, Tangyuan retracted his head, looking at Lin Feng with a face full of grievance, wearing an expression as if saying, "I did this for your own good, how could you treat me like this?"

"You little rascal!" Lin Feng looked at Tangyuan: "You little guy only knows how to stir up trouble all day, and now you’re trying to get me into trouble, you’re just asking for a beating!"

Tangyuan retracted his head, immediately showing a fawning smile: "Boss, you are indeed wise and mighty, my little thoughts were so easily seen through by you, my admiration for you is truly as endless as the waters of the Milky Way, and like..."

"Alright, shut up." Lin Feng looked at Tangyuan, amused and exasperated. Where did this mischievous little fellow learn this kind of flattery technique? Looking at Tangyuan, he said in a stern voice, "You, little one, just behave yourself. This flattery is completely unimpressive."

Unimpressive? Little Tangyuan looked bewildered. It never had a master before and didn’t know the correct way to flatter. All these words were learned from observing and imitating others over the years. Clearly, it worked well for others; why didn’t it work on its own boss?

But little Tangyuan quickly lost interest in pondering this. A floral fragrance suddenly filled the entire hall, entering everyone’s senses.

"So fragrant..." Tangyuan twitched its nose, looking towards the source of the scent, only to see a young man in white clothes walking slowly. Around him, six beautiful young girls were carrying baskets of flowers, scattering petals to create a flowery path for the young man.

"Such a show-off..." Tangyuan pouted. "Tsk, these prominent family scions just love these fancy tricks."

Though it said those words, Tangyuan’s little eyes were filled with envy. Being the center of attention and stealing the spotlight must feel amazing! If it could replace that young man in white, that would be incredible!

"That Mo Yunxi, still such a show-off." Young Master Lu snorted as he took a seat in the VIP area.

The voice was unrestrained, and Mo Yunxi, who was walking on the petal-strewn path, naturally heard it clearly. He looked up at Young Master Lu and said, "What, is Young Master Lu envious? I am charming and dashing, known to all in Ning City. If Young Master Lu mentions this... it seems you’re truly jealous of me."

While speaking, Mo Yunxi moved forward and took a seat in another VIP spot.

"You sissy, who’s envious of you? Dressed up like a peacock every day, acting all flirty like a woman. Those girls must stick with you because you resemble them, right?" A rugged voice echoed in the auction house, and an imposing young man in linen clothes, carrying a large knife, strode in.

He glanced at Mo Yunxi with contempt: "A real man should be bold. Look at you, being in the same group as the scions of the five prominent families, it’s embarrassing."

Hearing the words of the imposing young man, Mo Yunxi’s body trembled with anger. Embarrassing? You think it’s embarrassing, but I find it embarrassing too! Crude, rude, grotesque! How could the five prominent families have someone as uncouth as Feng Modao! He’s a natural brute!

"Feng Modao is here too..." The cultivators in the ordinary seats sighed repeatedly upon seeing him.

"Indeed, this guy is the odd one out among the five prominent families. He doesn’t like the spotlight and prefers not to have an entourage, only focusing on cultivation and honing his blade." A cultivator shook his head in admiration. "Although the Feng family intends to pass the head position to him, this guy shows no interest, always avoiding it with excuses."

As people discussed, Feng Modao had already stepped onto a VIP seat and sat down, casting a sidelong, disdainful glance at Mo Yunxi, then looked at the auction stage with interest: "I wonder what interesting items the auction house has this time."

Lin Feng glanced at Feng Modao, a spark of interest flashing in his eyes: "This guy is intriguing."

Intriguing? Tangyuan was taken aback. In its impression, Lin Feng rarely found people interesting. For Feng Modao to be described as interesting, that’s impressive!

"Boss, what’s interesting about him?" Tangyuan asked via voice transmission.

"This guy has already reached the Divine Being Realm." Lin Feng said casually: "And if I’m not mistaken, this guy is nurturing an intriguing blade energy and blade intent. Compared to those scions, this guy is much more interesting."

Divine Being Realm, blade energy, and blade intent? Tangyuan took a deep breath. Divine Being Realm, that’s Divine Being Realm, a formidable force in the entire Ning City! Moreover, this Feng Modao is clearly not over sixty, he is still very young.

To have reached the Divine Being Realm at such a young age, in the Ning City area, he can definitely be called a prodigious talent!

And he’s nurturing a form of blade energy and blade intent... No wonder the Feng family wants him to inherit as the family head, even if he’s unwilling. His potential in the Ning City region is unparalleled, and once he grows up, the Feng family might leap to become the first prominent family in Ning City, possibly even aligning with Ning King Valley!

Tangyuan’s little eyes immediately looked at Feng Modao, scrutinizing him. From the corner of its eye, it caught Lin Feng’s playful expression and instantly lost interest, lying back down.

Can Feng Modao, however talented, surpass its genius master? A Master of the Alchemy Path and Formations! Divine Being Realm? Compared to Lin Feng, what is that? Having seen its genius master, Tangyuan wondered, would there ever be another talent that could move it?