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The Crimson Robed Man smiled mysteriously and said, "Hehe, just take this card to the Auction. When you get to the entrance and show it to the Auction guards, you'll understand."
"Oh?" A hint of surprise flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes: "Why are you giving me this card?"
The Crimson Robed Man sincerely said, "Senior, today you and this brother helped me so much. I have no way to repay you. This card is just a small token of my appreciation, and I hope it can be of some help to you. Moreover, I also hope to make friends with all of you. Perhaps there will be opportunities to seek your guidance in the future."
Dugu Bo smiled slightly and said, "You, kid, are quite thoughtful. Then I'll accept it."
Zhuge Lan also laughed and said, "Haha, then we won't be polite. Brother, if you have any trouble in the future, feel free to come find us."
The Crimson Robed Man nodded and said, "Absolutely, absolutely. Well, everyone, I'll take my leave now. I wish you all good luck in acquiring your desired treasures at the Auction."
After Dugu Bo and the others bid farewell to the Crimson Robed Man, they walked towards the Auction.
Along the way.
Zhuge Lan curiously looked at the black card in Dugu Bo's hand and said, "Old Poison, what do you think this card will be used for?"
Dugu Bo shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Looking at the card's appearance, it's both low-key and luxurious, so it shouldn't be too bad. We'll know when we get to the Auction."
Zhuge Lan clasped his hands in front of his chest and mused, "Perhaps with this card, we can directly exchange for a treasure! That would be perfect!"
Dugu Bo rolled his eyes at him: "You, kid, dream too big. There's no such good thing, but since that kid sincerely gave this card, it must have some special qualities."
As they spoke, they soon arrived at the entrance of the Auction.
The entrance was bustling with people, a lively scene.
Many people were queuing to enter the venue, among them quite a few powerful experts.
The guards at the entrance, dressed in magnificent armor, looked even more imposing.
Looking at the extremely long queue, Zhuge Lan couldn't help but complain, "Good heavens, there are too many people entering the Auction! Old Poison, how long will this take to queue? I don't have the patience to waste time here."
Dugu Bo replied helplessly, "What can we do? Haven't you seen so many people queuing?"
"I heard there are many rare treasures at this Auction. I wonder if we can get one," a Fatty in a brocade robe said.
"Yes, every Auction attracts so many people, the competition will definitely be fierce," a thin man next to him echoed.
Listening to their conversation, Zhuge Lan became even more excited about the Auction.
However, looking at the long queue in front of him, he felt a little helpless.
After waiting for quite a while, the queue only moved a short distance.
Zhuge Lan impatiently stood on his tiptoes to look, finding that there was still a very long queue ahead.
"This will take forever! It's so annoying. I should have come to queue earlier instead of wandering around outside."
Dugu Bo was too lazy to bother with Zhuge Lan and continued to play with the black card in his hand.
Just then, a young man dressed in the Mai Men's distinctive white attire arrived at the Auction entrance.
He looked at the long queue, frowning deeply, with an impatient expression on his face.
A moment later, he walked directly to the entrance, attempting to cut in line to enter the venue. The guards at the entrance immediately blocked his path.
The man immediately became aggressive and shouted loudly, "I am a Mai Men disciple! You cannot stop me! Let me in quickly!"
His voice was loud, causing everyone around to turn their heads.
The guard remained expressionless and responded sternly, "The Auction has clear regulations. Everyone without an invitation must queue to enter, regardless of your sect. There are no exceptions."
The guard stood tall, holding his spear steadily, showing no intention of backing down.
Upon hearing the guard's words, the man became even more enraged, his face turning crimson. He pointed at the guard's nose and shouted, "Do you know the Mai Men's status in the martial arts world? How dare you stop me like this! Do you believe I can make you suffer the consequences?!"
The guard remained unmoved, stating firmly, "I only know that the rules of the Auction cannot be broken. Please abide by them, sir."
At this moment.
The two were at a stalemate, and the atmosphere became tense.
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo watched this scene from behind. Zhuge Lan curled his lips and said to Dugu Bo, "This Mai Men disciple is too overbearing, isn't he? He thinks he can do whatever he wants just because he has some background."
Dugu Bo frowned slightly and nodded, "The order of the Auction indeed needs to be maintained. He wants to cut the line, but he doesn't have an invitation. If everyone were like him, wouldn't it be chaos?"
Their conversation attracted the attention of some people nearby, and people began to discuss.
"These Mai Men people are too arrogant. The Auction isn't run by their family," an old man shook his head and sighed.
"Exactly, they think they're special just because they're Mai Men disciples. Everyone else is queuing," a young woman's voice also echoed, and although her face was covered, her tone revealed her dissatisfaction.
"Although the Mai Men's influence has grown in recent years, they shouldn't disregard the rules like this," a middle-aged man analyzed.
More and more voices condemned the Mai Men disciple. Amidst the public discussion, the Mai Men disciple appeared somewhat uneasy, but he still pretended to be calm, glaring fiercely at the guard.
"You just wait for me. When I get in, you'll see!" The Mai Men disciple threatened the guard.
The guard, however, just sneered: "The Auction is not a place for you to make trouble. As long as I am here, I will not let you break the rules."
At this moment, a man who seemed to be in the know spoke up, "I heard that the Mai Men has indeed been quite arrogant in the martial arts world recently, relying on their sect's strength to often bully other smaller sects. It's not surprising that their disciple is causing trouble here."
"Hmph, no matter how arrogant, they shouldn't cause trouble at the Auction. There are experts from all sides here. The Mai Men wouldn't dare to go too far, would they?" another person chimed in.
Listening to the crowd's discussion, Zhuge Lan felt even more disdain for the Mai Men's actions.
He said to Dugu Bo, "Old Poison, do you think the Mai Men usually teaches its disciples like this? They don't understand any rules."
Dugu Bo shrugged: "When a sect becomes large, it's inevitable that some disciples will become arrogant. But today, he's met his match here. This guard is truly dedicated and won't budge an inch."
The argument continued, with the Mai Men disciple still stubbornly arguing with the guard, but the guard consistently upheld his principles.
More and more people gathered, all watching this farce, occasionally voicing their criticism of the Mai Men disciple.
"Look at him, still wearing Mai Men clothes, truly disgracing the Mai Men," a young man mocked.
"Exactly, the Mai Men's reputation has been ruined by him."
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