Ignoring the panic-stricken Zhong Family Patriarch, Xiao Yan and his group, led by the City Lord of Black Seal City, headed straight toward the largest and most luxurious VIP hall.
The massive flow of people left Ruo Lin and many of the students slightly dazed. Fortunately, with the City Lord personally introducing the place, the group quickly became familiar with the auction house.
"This screen is made from Spirit-Communication Crystal. Just this single piece alone is worth nearly a hundred thousand gold coins."
The City Lord pointed to the enormous screen hanging in the distance. Countless auction items scrolled across it. In Xiao Yan's eyes, these were nothing but junk, yet to the students of Jia Nan Academy, they were novel and fascinating.
Gradually, everyone noticed that many powerful figures within the auction house were exceptionally polite upon seeing this middle-aged man. Recalling how even the Zhong Family Patriarch had not dared to act earlier, they began to guess that his status in Black Seal City was anything but ordinary.
"Senior Yan Xiao… may I ask who this senior is?" Ruo Lin, standing at the front, was the first to inquire about the City Lord's identity.
Acting as a guide for a group of Fighters and Great Fighters already irritated the City Lord somewhat. Hearing Ruo Lin's question, he cleared his throat, clearly intending to show off his status.
"Ahem, I am—"
"He's the person in charge of the Black Seal Auction House. A friend of mine," Xiao Yan interjected calmly.
"Ahem, ahem!" The City Lord coughed twice, then revealed a friendly smile toward Ruo Lin.
"That's right. Just call me Little Black."
Faced with such excessive friendliness, Ruo Lin didn't quite know how to respond and could only politely say, "Greetings, Mr. Black."
Soon, the group entered the brilliantly lit VIP hall.
"Lord Yan Xiao, if you need anything, feel free to command me," the City Lord said with a smile. He then quietly leaned closer and lowered his voice. "My lord, how should the Zhong family be handled?"
"Punish them properly. And that greasy little brat—I don't want to see him again," Xiao Yan replied lightly.
"Understood." The City Lord nodded slightly, then turned back to the Jia Nan Academy group with a warm smile.
"Enjoy yourselves. If anything comes up, just say the word. In this auction house, my word is law."
With that, he left.
The students understood clearly that this powerful man wasn't being kind to them, but to Lord Yan Xiao—perhaps even with a hint of reverence.
As a result, the way they looked at Xiao Yan grew increasingly respectful.
Outside the VIP hall, the City Lord's friendly smile vanished instantly, replaced by a cold, authoritative expression.
He strode out of the auction house and fixed his gaze on the Zhong Family Patriarch waiting at the entrance.
"City Lord, I—" The patriarch barely began speaking when the City Lord waved his hand, releasing a streak of Dou Qi.
The Dou King was blasted backward on the spot, coughing up a mouthful of blood.
"City Lord…" The Zhong Patriarch stared at him in terror. It had been a long time since he'd seen the City Lord punish anyone personally—yet today, it was him.
"Tell me," the City Lord said coldly, "how large is the gap between your strength and mine?"
The Zhong Patriarch froze briefly, then answered respectfully, "I am no match for you in a single exchange."
Hearing this, the City Lord's sneer deepened.
"Then let me tell you this—the gap between me and that lord who just arrived with those young powerhouses is even greater than the gap between you and me."
The Zhong Patriarch's face instantly turned deathly pale.
"How… how is that possible?"
"You're a top-ten expert on the Black Ranking. Even the Black Ranking's number one couldn't defeat you with a casual strike!"
The City Lord let out another cold laugh.
"You really think the Black Ranking is impressive? The only reason people like us are on it is because the real old monsters don't even bother signing up."
He ignored the Zhong Patriarch's stricken expression and continued,
"That lord dislikes your son very much and made it clear he never wants to see him again. I trust you know what needs to be done."
The Zhong Patriarch's face went completely white.
The City Lord showed no mercy. As he turned to leave, he dropped a final, indifferent sentence:
"You know the survival rules of the Black Corner Region. If I find out you've mishandled this and caused me trouble, it won't be just one person disappearing—but the entire Zhong family."
With that, his figure vanished.
After the City Lord left, the Zhong Patriarch stood motionless, his mind echoing with those words.
Did this mean he was expected to kill Zhong Nai Liang himself—or have the Zhong family do it?
His face grew even paler. In the chaotic Black Corner Region, there were no rules. Today, the Zhong family could rely on its power to bully others; tomorrow, it could be erased by an even stronger force.
This was the Black Corner Region—a world where the strong ruled.
What the Zhong family decided no longer mattered to Xiao Yan. All he knew was that Zhong Nai Liang likely wouldn't live to see tomorrow.
If that brat had merely thrown money around to chase women, Xiao Yan wouldn't have cared—at most, a light punishment. After all, the Imperial Heir was also a money-burning womanizer.
The difference was that Xiao Yan didn't walk away after ruining someone.
But using coercion and force? That disgusted him.
If you bully others, you'd better be prepared to be bullied in return.
Xiao Yan had understood that principle in his previous life. Unfortunately, this life had started on easy mode—so far, no one had dared bully him.
Through the crystal glass of the VIP hall, Ruo Lin and the Jia Nan Academy students excitedly watched the items being auctioned below.
Even though not even Ruo Lin could afford the cheapest item, that didn't dampen their excitement. Simply broadening one's horizons was intoxicating.
Watching the auction absentmindedly, Xiao Yan yawned several times.
This was merely a standard first-tier auction in Black Seal City. There wasn't even a single Earth-grade technique or skill—utterly unremarkable to him.
But when a grayish-purple crystal appeared on the auction platform, Xiao Yan's previously indifferent gaze suddenly sharpened.
"The next item—Poison Flame Crystal."
The melodious voice of the female auctioneer echoed throughout the hall.
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