The Wine Shop of Eternity
Chapter 187 The Four Princes Gathering
“Your Highness, can you tell us what treasures will be auctioned tonight?” Xiao Hua asked as he looked at the fifth princess with a smile. The two of them were the butlers of Jiu Shen's shop and they had become good friends after working at the same place for quite some time. Even though they had status differences, the fifth princess treated everyone in Jiu Shen's shop as her friend without prejudice.
Princess Sylvia put on a mischievous smile after hearing that. He then replied in a slightly mysterious tone. “I didn't tell you. The Emperor's father had expected that you would come here, and he told me to leave you guys in suspense, so I won't speak anything about that. However, I'm sure you will definitely like some items that will be auctioned later. Hehe.” He stuck out his tongue playfully after saying those words.
Lu Sulan had the urge to hit the little girl's head after seeing her mischievous expression, but he held back and simply slumped in his chair while glaring at the fifth princess.
Most of Lu Sulan's time was spent inside the Ice Cloud Sword Sect's ice castle during the past decade, so he was a little excited by this auction. She might already be a top expert in the Profound Dragon Continent, but she was still a woman who wanted to buy luxury items to satisfy herself. Moreover, his Ice Cloud Sword Sect did not lack True Crystals.
Xiao Hua smiled helplessly as she looked at the expression on the fifth princess's face, and she knew that she could not force the latter about it especially since it was the emperor's order. In the end, he could only smile wryly.
“I have to excuse me now, everyone. I still have to greet other guests or the emperor's father might punish me for my negligence. If anyone from the Xue Family is making trouble for you, just call me and I will help you.” You destroy them. Hehe. Wine Master Jiu, Sect Lady Lu, please excuse me.” Princess Sylvia smiled as she bowed to Jiu Shen and Lu Sulan.
Jiu Shen remained silent, while Lu Sulan gestured for him to leave.
After the fifth princess left the fourth VIP room, Lu Sulan turned his gaze to Jiu Shen and asked in a small voice. “Master, do you want me to tell the little girl about the Xue Family? They might do something dangerous for him because of this humiliation.”
Jiu Shen told his most trusted subordinate about the current condition of the Silver Wing Empire, and Lu Sulan was already aware of the Xue Family's involvement with the Immortal Corpse Sect. He was worried that something would happen to the fifth princess considering what the last princess had done before.
Jiu Shen's expression remained calm, and he looked at the people inside the auction house through the thin glass of their VIP rooms. He did not look worried about the fifth princess at all. He then replied to Lu Sulan in an indifferent tone. “You don't have to worry about him. Although the Silveria Imperial Family looks much weaker on the surface compared to the Xue Family and the Immortal Corpse Sect, I can tell that Elyk still has something under his sleeve. don't let them hurt her with me around here.” His voice was still calm after he said the last sentence, but Lu Sulan felt a chill right then and there. He knew his master wasn't joking after feeling that strange cold feeling!
Jiu Shen may be indifferent to human life, but Princess Sylvia is now a waitress in her shop. He had even received his guidance in swordsmanship and cultivation.
Jiu Shen had already considered Princess Sylvia as one of his own, and she would not allow anyone to hurt her people!
“Then, I can be sure.” Lu Sulan said as he heaved a sigh of relief.
Not long after that brief interaction, the Xue Family arrived inside the auction house. There were also ten disciples among them, and they were led by three elders. One of these elders was the one humiliated by the fifth princess earlier, and he was now looking at her with suppressed killing intent. This elder was not weak at all. He was already at the early stage of a 7th rank Emperor, and the other two elders standing beside him also had the same level of cultivation.
These three elders were surrounded by a large amount of corpse qi, but the only one who could sense it was Jiu Shen. Even Lu Sulan with the cultivation of a 9th rank Saint realm was unable to sense it.
Princess Sylvia snorted in her heart when she saw an older face, but she still had a professional smile on her face. “Guests from the Xue Family, I am very sorry to tell you that all the VIP rooms in our Silver Dragon Auction House are now occupied, but don't worry, I'll arrange the front seat for you guys so you can see the auctioned items in a closer distance.” The reason was perfect and he even spoke in a polite tone as if sitting in front was something to be proud of, but Elder Kuan who was humiliated by him earlier was unhappy with this arrangement.
The Xue family was supposed to be inside the fourth VIP room, but they were actually denied entry due to Jiu Shen's arrival. If it had been before, Elder Kuan would have never dared to show his anger, but upon learning of the secrets of his Xue Family, his confidence increased. “Your Majesty, do you really want to bully our Xue Family like this?” His voice was extremely cold as if he could not wait to tear the fifth princess apart.
The crowd felt a tense atmosphere in the reception hall, but they did not dare to move in a hurry. They just silently watched the scene with interest.
“Someone actually dared to seize the VIP room of the Xue Family? But if this is truly His Majesty's arrangement, then the Xue Family can only swallow this humiliation.”
“What do you know? The people who seized the fourth VIP room were Wine Lord Jiu and Madam Sect Lu of the Ice Cloud Sword Sect.”
“So so. Too bad.”
Elder Kuan glared at the crowd after hearing their discussion which made everyone suddenly shut their mouths. They could sense that Elder Kuan's strength was greater than their own, and no one among them was foolish enough to provoke the Xue Family, so they immediately stopped their chatter.
Hmph!
Elder Kuan snorted in disdain after seeing that he had frightened the crowd with his gaze. He then passed the fifth princess as he led his group to the seat in front.
Princess Sylvia made a face while looking at the figure of their back. He then returned to the reception hall to receive the other guests.
“Emperor has arrived!” The shrill voice of a eunuch resounded within the auction house, and everyone immediately stood up from their seats while looking respectfully at the man led by the fifth princess. Even Elder Kuan and the Xue Family stood up from their seats to stare at the man led by the fifth princess.
Emperor Elyk had a dignified look as he walked with steady steps. Behind him were his four sons, Crown Prince Reinhardt, Second Prince Arslan, Third Prince Erevard, and Fourth Prince Dante. The four princes looked graceful and prepared with different kinds of charms. Everyone was shocked to see the four of them present in the same place.
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
“Greetings, Your Majesty!”
Although everyone within the auction house was from the most prominent families and sects in the Silver Wing Empire, none of them dared to disrespect the emperor. Who among them did not see his courage when a huge dragon came to Beltran City over a month ago? Even Elder Kuan who had an ugly expression just a moment ago did not dare to offend the emperor.
“No need of formality, everything. You can return to your seat. I just came here because I heard that my good friend Wine Master Jiu is here.” Emperor Elyk said before he directly went to the fourth VIP room to meet Jiu Shen. There was still a little more time before the auction started, so he could still chat with Jiu Shen with the rest of the time. The Emperor also wanted to see the young men Jiu Shen had brought with him to enroll in the martial arts contest two days later.
Princess Sylvia took them to the fourth VIP room where Jiu Shen and his group were staying. He then knocked on the door as he said. “Lord Wine Jiu, the emperor's father is here and he wants to come in and chat for a while with you.”
The room was silent for a moment before an indifferent voice floated up. “Let them in.”
Princess Sylvia smirked after hearing her answer. He then pushed the door open before gesturing for his father and four brothers into the VIP room.
Emperor Elyk saw a mischievous smile hanging on his daughter's face, but he could only laugh helplessly in his heart. Even though he was the emperor, he could not bear to scold his most precious daughter. Who told him to spoil this little girl?