Sometimes, if you don’t show off, others will think you’re a fool.

So Jun Changxiao could only pull out his platinum card and swagger past that bunch of gold-tier trash.

To be honest.

If this group of outsiders hadn’t been so arrogant, Sect Leader Jun definitely wouldn’t have wanted to be so ostentatious.

Sigh.

To show off so reluctantly—there really was no one quite like him.

The various powers of Qingyang Commandery were feeling quite satisfied now!

They’d long been fed up with this group of outsiders who considered themselves superior.

For Jun Changxiao to produce a platinum card in broad daylight and deliver such a harsh slap to their faces was undoubtedly extremely satisfying!

However.

For an eighth-tier sect to possess the auction house’s highest-tier card made the powers of Qingyang Commandery profoundly realize that the Iron Bones Sect’s relationship with the Ai Family was extraordinarily close!

“Heavens!”

“Sect Leader Jun actually has a platinum card!”

“That’s a status symbol that money alone can’t buy!”

The Qingyang Commandery martial artists watching the excitement around them felt intense shock rise in their hearts, and their gazes filled with reverence.

…

Inside the auction house was a rather long corridor with many famous paintings and antiques hanging on both sides—clearly very luxurious at first glance.

Jun Changxiao walked along with Lu Qianqian and stopped at the spacious main auction hall.

At the center of the hall was the auction platform, surrounded by rows of seats—the positions for bronze card users.

Gold card users were on the second floor with separate private boxes, positioned high with commanding views and open vistas.

Platinum card users were on the third floor, not only with private boxes but also luxurious interior decorations—truly symbols of status and nobility.

“Sect Leader Jun!”

Just as Jun Changxiao stopped, Family Head Ai hurried over with an apologetic expression: “I failed to welcome you properly—please forgive me.”

Martial artists were already gradually taking seats in the bronze section, all casting curious glances.

The Ai Family’s recent introduction of two types of pills had elevated their status among the various powers, so no one expected them to be so courteous to an eighth-tier sect leader.

On the second floor in the private boxes, the high-ranking members of various sixth and seventh-tier sects were also watching Jun Changxiao standing at the entrance.

Some pondered, some showed disdain, some smiled.

“So that’s Jun Changxiao?”

In a luxurious private room on the third floor, a young woman in the prime of her youth stood before the window, her gaze locked on Jun Changxiao as she murmured softly.

This woman appeared to be in her early twenties, with long black hair cascading gracefully over her shoulders. Waterfall-like bangs covered the left half of her beautiful face, and her skin was as white and smooth as pearls.

Her visible right eye was clear as a mountain stream, and her entire being radiated a noble aura that commanded respectful distance.

Jun Changxiao couldn’t detect the gaze from someone of the same sex, but he captured the gaze from the opposite sex, so he instinctively raised his head and locked eyes with her.

This woman—hmm, very beautiful.

He only glanced once before withdrawing his gaze and cupping his fists with a smile: “Family Head Ai still needs to host the auction, yet personally comes to greet me. This sect leader is truly embarrassed.”

“Sect Leader Jun is an honored guest of my Ai Family. No matter how busy, I must personally come out to welcome you.”

Family Head Ai’s voice was quite loud, clearly intending for the martial artists in the hall to hear.

This made the various powers even more curious—what capabilities did the Iron Bones Sect Leader possess to make the Ai Family value him so highly?

“Sect Leader Jun, please proceed to the third floor.”

Ai Shangni made a welcoming gesture and led Jun Changxiao toward the stairway.

Going to the third floor?

Did the Iron Bones Sect Leader actually have a platinum card?

The expressions of the various powers changed as shock filled their hearts.

“Sect Leader Jun.”

As they walked upstairs, Ai Shangni lowered his voice: “The person you just saw is the Palace Master of Wondrous Radiance Palace, Xi Jingxuan.”

Jun Changxiao said, “I guessed as much.”

Although it was just a fleeting glance, he’d sensed an aura of someone long accustomed to power, so he immediately judged that this must be the Wondrous Radiance Palace Master.

To be able to lock eyes with the super invincibly handsome him without changing expression.

Those three words “extraordinary woman” were well-deserved.

The system really couldn’t hold back anymore and said, “I have never seen such a shameless scoundrel!”

“Well?”

Ai Shangni smiled. “Beautiful as a celestial immortal, isn’t she?”

“Uh.”

Jun Changxiao said, “She’s alright.”

Ai Shangni’s mouth twitched, but glancing back at Lu Qianqian following behind, he couldn’t help thinking: “This young lady’s appearance is in no way inferior to the Wondrous Radiance Palace Master. No wonder Sect Leader Jun would evaluate her with just ‘alright.'”

…

Third floor, private room.

Jun Changxiao and Lu Qianqian walked in.

The interior space was quite large and decorated extremely luxuriously.

Even the sofas and chairs were clearly made from high-grade wood and premium leather.

Two words: extravagant!

Though Jun Changxiao felt a bit shocked, he maintained an expressionless face throughout.

After all, as a sect leader, even when entering the imperial palace’s inner court, he couldn’t show an appearance of never having seen the world.

“Sect Leader Jun.”

Family Head Ai smiled. “Ai must go greet other guests, so I won’t disturb you further. If you need anything, you can notify the servants outside.”

“Mm.”

Jun Changxiao carefully looked around, then came to the window, only to discover that directly opposite was the private box where the Wondrous Radiance Palace Master was located.

Hehe.

These were matching opposite rooms.

By chance, Xi Jingxuan was also standing at her window, her gaze falling on Jun Changxiao.

Earlier they’d gazed at each other from above and below, now they were gazing at each other from left and right, though still separated by some distance.

With so many people watching in the hall, staring directly at a beautiful woman was somewhat improper, but now that Sect Leader Jun stood inside his private box, he had no reservations.

You look at me, I’ll look at you—worst case, we mutually harm each other!

This woman’s skin was fair and white. Although bangs covered half her face, she was undeniably a stunning beauty—one in ten thousand.

Indeed.

A world abundant with spiritual energy was best at nurturing such natural great beauties.

For a man and woman to stare at each other like this was truly improper.

But the thick-skinned Jun Changxiao wouldn’t back down. You look at me, I’ll keep looking at you.

At times like this, the girl would usually be the first to surrender, after all feeling somewhat shy.

However, Xi Jingxuan across from him was no ordinary person. She continued watching our Sect Leader Jun, her eyes showing not the slightest waver or evasion.

A woman with such thick skin?

Daring to engage in a staring contest with the super invincibly handsome me?

Very good, very good.

This sect leader will let you witness today what’s called the ultimate electric wave eyes.

Jun Changxiao turned his body, presenting a side profile kill shot, flamboyantly brushing back his hair, a smile floating at the corner of his mouth.

Sizzle sizzle!

In an instant, electric currents shot forth.

However, the Wondrous Radiance Palace Master showed no reaction whatsoever, the gaze she directed at Jun Changxiao still containing no emotional fluctuation.

What the heck.

My charm is that poor?

For Sect Leader Jun, who had infinite confidence in his appearance, to fail to move a beautiful woman even with his electric power at full blast was absolutely a super blow to his self-esteem.

I refuse to believe it!

Jun Changxiao straightened his posture, hands clasped behind his back.

Sometimes his sword-like brows furrowed tightly, sometimes melancholy, sometimes contemplative, sometimes smiling like a spring breeze.

This essential girl-charming technique—he actually knew it. Whoever says Sect Leader Jun is single by strength again, I’ll get angry with them.

The two stared at each other for quite a while.

Because the time was rather long, Sect Leader Jun’s eyes had become dry.

Can’t lose—must make her feel shy!

Just as Jun Changxiao steeled his resolve to defend male dignity.

Lu Qianqian walked over, glanced at Xi Jingxuan, and said with some regret: “Although this Wondrous Radiance Palace Master is capable, it’s unfortunate she was born with an eye disease.”

Huh.

Sect Leader Jun instantly petrified on the spot.