Chapter 166

"There's actually the same mask?" Cang Li exclaimed in surprise, then he said to Yao Linglong: "Let's swap masks."

Upon hearing that, Yao Linglong raised her hand and tightly covered the mask on her face, "No!"

Cang Li said: "This mask doesn't suit you at all; it suits me better."

"Third Senior Brother, let me swap with you."

Yuan Yao was just about to take off her mask when she saw Cang Li put his palms together, his face full of sincerity, saying: "Yuan benefactor, quickly take it back. Don't kill this poor monk."

Xiao Lingwei directly raised her hand and slapped him on the back of the head.

"Stop playing, let's go."

Cang Li rubbed the back of his head and gave a hehe laugh.

The group walked out of the Carefree Sect's residence and headed toward the Seven Spirits Pavilion.

They walked and looked around.

Along the way, whenever they saw something fun or tasty, the senior brothers and sisters would call Yuan Yao over to take a look.

To prevent others from discovering Yuan Yao's identity, they all changed their way of addressing her, directly calling her "Junior Sister".

Yuan Yao also directly called them "Senior Brother" or "Senior Sister".

At this moment, the street was crowded with people, bustling extraordinarily. Many young people dressed in ordinary clothes, wearing masks or veils, were also heading toward the Seven Spirits Pavilion.

Yuan Yao looked at the crowd on the street, and the 250 System's broadcast voice kept coming from her sea of consciousness.

【Target figure Zhai Qingye, Awakening Value reached 10. Target figure Ling Huya, Awakening Value reached 3. Target figure Dongfangxiu, Awakening Value reached 5. Target figure……】

Yuan Yao, based on the system's broadcast, began to judge the identities of the people around her.

She could confirm the identities of most people.

Yuan Yao raised her eyebrows slightly; she now felt the system's only benefit was that it could help her confirm these people's true identities.

She continued forward with the senior brothers and sisters.

At the same time, she was secretly observing Lu Xiangxiang's words and deeds.

After about an hour and a half, they finally arrived outside the Seven Spirits Pavilion.

From afar, the pavilion appeared magnificent and solemnly majestic.

Upon approaching, one could see many fully armed guards stationed before the pavilion gate, some holding long spears standing watch, others marching back and forth in neat steps on patrol.

When Yuan Yao and the others entered the Seven Spirits Pavilion, they would also be screened by them to ensure their identities would not be exposed before being allowed in.

Upon stepping into the Seven Spirits Pavilion, a thick, almost tangible spiritual energy surged forth, instantly enveloping everyone.

"There's actually a Spirit Gathering Formation here." Yuan Yao glanced around.

She instinctively wanted to locate the formation's eye, but Xue Jin pulled her along, bringing her to catch up with the group.

Upon entering the interior of the Seven Spirits Pavilion, what met the eyes were winding, complex corridors and staggered pavilions and towers, dotted with gently flowing streams and exquisite little stone bridges, like a beautiful moving painting unfolding before the eyes.

Not far away, there was also a shimmering lake shrouded in mist, as if moved from a fairyland, making one feel refreshed and delighted.

Yuan Yao approached Xue Jin and whispered: "Fourth Senior Brother, what exactly is this Seven Spirits Pavilion? It doesn't look much like the auction house described in the stories."

"You haven't heard of the Seven Spirits Pavilion?" Xue Jin tilted his head.

Yuan Yao shook her head.

Xue Jin patiently explained: "The Seven Spirits Pavilion, in the Ninth Province, belongs to a certain power, but it is dedicated to business. It has branches almost everywhere in the Ninth Province, and its business is not limited to auctions; it also includes various trades. Therefore, the internal architecture of this Seven Spirits Pavilion is relatively complex. What we are heading to now is the auction hall inside the Seven Spirits Pavilion."

Yuan Yao thought for a moment, "You mean there are different halls built inside the Seven Spirits Pavilion?"

"Yes." Xue Jin nodded.

Upon hearing that, Yuan Yao nodded in realization, then couldn't help but look around at the surroundings.

Half a quarter of an hour later, the group followed the Seven Spirits Pavilion attendant into the auction hall.

Before their eyes appeared a huge circular platform, and in front of it were rows of neatly arranged seats.

It could accommodate several hundred people.

Above this circular platform there was no roof covering; instead, a unique hollowed-out design was adopted, making the entire space appear especially open and transparent.

Furthermore, surrounding the large circular platform were five stories of exquisite and elegant pavilions, with the second floor and higher each having individual private boxes; these boxes were clearly meticulously crafted as private domains for those of high status and nobility or those willing to spend a large amount of spirit stones to purchase seats.

At this moment, many people wearing masks had already taken their seats on the front chairs.

The attendant said to them: "The auction will take place this evening at the you hour. This is a booklet about tonight's auction items; you can take a look in advance. If you have any valuable items you wish to sell via this auction, you can ask me or other attendants for help."

While speaking, the attendant handed out the auction item booklets to them.

The attendant continued with a smile: "If you need to book a private box, you can also ask me to handle it. Different boxes have different prices: a second-floor box costs only one thousand low-grade spirit stones, a third-floor box two thousand, a fourth-floor box three thousand, and a fifth-floor box four thousand."

Only one thousand low-grade spirit stones?

The disciples of the Carefree Sect twitched their brows, momentarily speechless.

"The seats in the main hall are free of charge." The attendant still kept his standard smile.

"We might as well..." one of the Carefree Sect disciples was about to speak.

"Give us a third-floor private box." Song Yan said with a calm expression.

Upon hearing that, the attendant's smile deepened.

But he then glanced at this group of people and said, "You have so many people..."

Xiao Lingwei crossed her arms, boldly saying: "Then let's get two."

"Senior brothers, senior sisters, there's no need, right? We can just pick a seat in the main hall; we don't need to spend that many spirit stones." the Carefree Sect disciples said softly.

"That's also right, spend where we should, save where we can." Xiao Lingwei nodded in agreement.

Just as the attendant thought they were merely playing along to act as a foil, Xiao Lingwei's voice came again: "Then let's get two second-floor private boxes."

The Carefree Sect disciples: "..." This really does save a bit...

The attendant smiled in response and respectfully said: "Okay."

In the end, they split into two groups and entered the two second-floor private boxes.

And Song Yan alone bore the cost of booking the two private rooms: two thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

Xiao Lingwei had originally intended to bear the cost herself, but Song Yan got there first.

"Thank you, Eldest Senior Brother!" Xiao Lingwei also didn't bother to argue with him.

Song Yan gave a light chuckle, "No need."

Song Yan saw Yao Linglong, Ao Su, and others eager to act, and instantly saw through their thoughts: "No need to gather spirit stones for me; I'll treat you."

Cang Li pressed his palms together, his face solemn as he said: "Song Yan, you are truly a living bodhisattva reborn—this is wonderful! We will forever follow you, support you, love you, and respect you!"