Cultivation Simulator: Shocking the Academy

Ginny's eyebrows seemed to carry a trace of joy, but she quickly concealed it. She also felt that it wasn't appropriate to talk in public and greeted, "Brother Nalan, there's an auction at the Nanding Auction House today. Will you accompany me to have a look?"

Nalan Kang naturally nodded and said, "Alright, I don't know what else to do after registering. Accompanying Her Highness to an auction sounds delightful."

Ginny's lips curled into a slight smile. She particularly liked Nalan Kang's way of always being arrogantly prejudiced towards others but flattering and fawning towards her. Moreover, reaching the level of a Three-star Beast Master at the age of twenty-one left no doubt about his talent. Coupled with the trust the Nalan Clan had from her father the emperor, his future prospects were limitless.

"Brother Nalan really knows how to talk."

Ginny's beautiful eyes flashed as she smiled.

The two of them ignored all the gazes and slowly walked away. The long line resumed its order, but the crowd's discussions became even more heated.

"That Nalan Kang boy, even Her Highness the princess dotes on him affectionately. It seems he has a good chance of winning at this grand assembly!"

"Who said that? The grand assembly isn't about the princess choosing a husband. No matter how much Nalan Kang flatters the princess, if he doesn't have the strength, he will only disgrace himself among the strong competitors at the grand assembly!"

"Tch, I heard Nalan Kang is a Three-star Beast Master, and he's about to advance to Four-star. With the princess's favor, his name is certain to be among the top five at the grand assembly!"

"Damn Nalan Kang..."

Hearing these discussions about Nalan Kang around her, Phoenix felt nothing but a mixture of sadness and anger, tears brimming in her eyes. "Why does he get so much support despite all his misdeeds? My brother's death was so unjust!"

Su Chen gently wrapped his arm around her fragrant shoulders, whispering softly in her ear, "Have you forgotten? I promised you that all the pain Nalan Kang caused you, I will return entirely to the Nalan Clan."

Phoenix's delicate body trembled as she held back her tears and nodded heavily. She believed in Su Chen, even more so than she believed in herself...

After finally registering, Su Chen looked at the increasingly long line behind him and sighed quietly.

Phoenix's pretty face was lightly covered in sweat, but with Su Chen by her side, her mood improved significantly. Seeing Su Chen's blank expression, she smiled and said, "Alright, let's go. There will be even more people here tomorrow."

"Are we going home?"

"No, accompany me to the Nanding Auction House."

Phoenix thought for a moment and said softly. Seeing her expression, Su Chen felt a strange tension in his heart.

"Are you going to find Nalan Kang? It's not the right time yet..."

"No, all the valuables at home have been taken by the Celestial Wolves, and the businesses outside have been losing money every year. I want to auction some of my jewelry to help my father through this difficult time."

Phoenix said in a low tone.

Su Chen's heart felt as if it had been struck by something, causing a slight pain.

Looking at Phoenix's inexplicably charming profile, a warm current surged through his heart. He hadn't expected this woman, who appeared so cold on the outside, to have such a kind heart. Another thought surfaced in his mind.

"Alright, we'll go to the Nanding Auction House. But once we're there, you must listen to me entirely, alright?"

"Why?"

Phoenix tilted her pretty face and asked curiously.

Seeing her adorable expression, Su Chen couldn't help but tease, reaching out to pinch Phoenix's cute little nose, "Just listen to me. Didn't your father teach you to always obey your husband's words?"

Having said that, he took a step back and jumped away, leaving Phoenix stunned in place, her pretty face gradually turning red.

After a long while, she finally let out a happy sigh, her beautiful eyes curving into crescent moons as she chased after Su Chen's figure, "Fool, the Nanding Auction House isn't that way! You're going in the wrong direction!"...

Inside the palace-like Nanding Auction House, thousands of seats lined in rows were filled with distinguished guests. The roof, resembling a bird's nest, was adorned with countless star-like lights, making the entire auction house appear even more luxurious and magnificent.

The guests were all impeccably dressed, each of high status and fame. Noble gentlemen and wealthy young ladies all gathered here, exuding an air of grand opulence. Yet, one thing they all had in common was their quiet demeanor.

For at their level, taste and poise were the top priorities, and making a faux pas at such a grand occasion would be more damaging to their self-esteem than losing an auction item worth ten thousand gold. Therefore, no matter how flashy they might be, they chose to express themselves in an appropriate manner. For instance, by calling out several dramatically fluctuating figures during bidding. Or perhaps, generously gifting the precious item they've won for tens of thousands of gold to their female companion or child.

At this moment, in one of the specially arranged VIP rooms on the second floor of the auction house, stood a few individuals of intimidating status with great interest. Even with their presence, neither Princess Ginny nor the renowned Nalan Kang from the Nalan Clan were qualified to step even half a foot inside.

A middle-aged man in a black robe with shoulder-length brown hair held a glass of red wine, overlooking the impressive first floor of the auction house with a slightly content smile on his face, "Unexpectedly, the Nanding Clan has produced a granddaughter with such incredible business talent. Truly remarkable."

"Hehe, receiving praise from you, my lord, is undoubtedly her greatest achievement."

A slightly reverent, elderly voice came from an over-fifty-year-old man beside him. His refined bone structure and composed aura indicated he was anything but simple. Observing his attire more closely—a silver-gray robe adorned with a white tiger on the chest, with three lightning bolts above the tiger confirmed his identity!

Anyone from the Golden Wind Empire should know what that represents. The white tiger signifies the White Tiger Judgment Institute, while the three lightning bolts represent the highest-ranking White Tiger Referee Chief!