The female guard hesitated for a brief moment, but the memory of Luoshi's cold gaze and the suffocating aura pressing down on her rushed back instantly.
Already humiliated enough, she gritted her teeth and quickly got up, stumbling slightly before forcing herself to follow behind him.
Better to obey quietly than to humiliate herself further.
Julian reached the large door and, without even looking back, pushed it open.
A cool, fragrant breeze greeted him, and he stepped inside.
The female guard slipped through the door after him, lowering her head slightly.
Inside, Julian was immediately greeted by a massive hall.
The interior was grand — big enough to hold thousands of people.
Rows of stalls lined the marble floors, each stall accompanied by attendants dressed in elegant robes.
The first section was the Appraisal Hall. Cultivators stood in line as staff members carefully evaluated the items they brought — measuring their value, authenticity, and spiritual energy.
