Chapter 359
Chapter 359: Touring and Roping-in
Translator: Novel Saga Editor: Novel Saga
Two rows of yellow-dressed guards were standing in front of the Welcoming Immortals Pavilion's door . All of them were Hou Tian warriors .
They saw that Shi Mu, Zhong Xiu, and Zhou Rui were advancing towards them . So, one of the yellow-dressed guards walked over, and stopped the three people .
Both Zhong Xiu and Zhou Rui were in casual clothes at this moment . Moreover, neither of them was wearing an identity token, jade ornament, or other things that could display their identity .
Even the spiritual aura of these three people was in a restrained state at this time . So, they looked like three ordinary visitors .
"Stop! You need to have a written invitation from the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce to get in," the yellow-dressed guard said with an unruly look on his face .
"This is Elder Zhong . She's in-charge of all matters related to the Welcoming Immortals Pavilion from today onwards," Zhou Rui took out his steward identity token, and said in a reprimanding tone .
The Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce maintained a strict hierarchy . Zhou Rui's status as 'Steward' was equivalent to that of the Store Manager's . It was second only to the Elders in the headquarters . Also, it couldn't be said how many levels higher his status was in comparison to these yellow-dressed guards .
"This subordinate didn't know about this . But, I still hope that Elder Zhong will accept my sincere apologies," The yellow-dressed guard was alarmed by this . So, he immediately retreated . The other guards also moved aside and made way for them as they saw the situation .
Zhou Rui snorted, and didn't pay attention to the opposite party . He walked into the pavilion with Zhong Xiu and Shi Mu .
Shi Mu and Zhong Xiu walked along a corridor for a while under Zhou Rui's guidance . Then, everything before them suddenly turned bright as they turned a corner . . . And, a medium-sized venue appeared in front of them .
The venue was square in shape, and measured around 1000 feet in length . Flights of stairs descended from the periphery to the centre of the venue . More than 100 seats could be seen in each direction . In addition, there was a circular platform in the centre . These three people stood at the entrance, but they could clearly see the situation at one glance .
A small-scale trade-fair was in progress at this moment . And, more or less a hundred people were seated in the venue . The voices of customers calling out their bids were often ringing in the hall .
"This pavilion has five auction venues altogether . The first floor and the second floor have an auction venue each . The venues of the first two floors are usually used to hold ordinary auctions . As for the auction venue on the third floor… it's the largest and the most luxurious one! It can't be accessed by people on normal days . It is opened only on special occasions; such as this year's auction . After all, this auction is going to take place after ten years," Zhou Rui explained .
Zhong Xiu nodded . Then, she swept her gaze around the venue a few times . She then received her gaze .
"Take me to the second floor's venue," Zhong Xiu said .
Zhou Rui complied, and ushered them to the second floor .
There was no one in the second floor's auction venue at this time . It appeared at a glance that the area of this venue was more-or-less the same as that of the first floor's venue . However, the manner in which this venue had been decorated looked quite different… It had a distinct and luxurious ambience .
There were relatively fewer seats in this venue . But, all of them were made up of high-grade wood . These seats looked pretty spacious and comfortable . Each seat had a square table beside it, and some tea and fruits were laid out on those tables .
Shi Mu and Zhong Xiu didn't stay on the second floor for long . Instead, they moved to the third floor .
The manager of this pavilion had also heard about Zhong Xiu's arrival by this time . So, he came over along with a few people in order to accompany Zhong Xiu; he was an old man with white hair and beard .
Shi Mu and Zhong Xiu had just seen two venues back to back . But, the third floor's auction venue still left their eyes to brighten up…
This venue's decoration was very simple and unsophisticated with some carvings of dragons and drawings of phoenixes . It looked like a peaceful study room of a royal family . It didn't look like a messy auction venue .
The arrangement of the seats looked quite exquisite… as if it had been done with great care and attention . Some seats were independent, while some were placed together . They weren't laid out in a casual manner like in the previous venues .
Moreover, there were many independent rooms around this venue . They were regarded as VIP rooms . They were exclusively provided to people who had a special identity . These rooms would enable the visitor to enjoy a vast field of vision . In fact, the occupants would be able to see the entire audience right before their eyes .
Shi Mu had attended several auctions so far . So, he could say that this venue could be placed on a par with the grandeur of the Ascension to Immortality Auction in the Heavenly Yu City in terms of decoration, furnishings, and quality .
"Manager Ge, have the goods entrusted by the City Lord arrived?" Zhong Xiu looked at the manager, and asked .
"They have been sent as per the Headquarters' request . They have been stacked up in the warehouse," Manager Ge replied .
"Take us there so that I can take a look at them," Zhong Xiu said .
Manager Ge looked at Shi Mu who stood beside Zhong Xiu, and hesitated a bit . Then, he said in a hesitating voice, "Elder Zhong, you and Steward Zhou are Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce's members . So, there's no problem in taking you two to the warehouse . But, Senior Shi doesn't belong to the Chamber of Commerce . . . "
Shi Mu's eyes moved a bit, and he was about to propose that he would wait outside . But then, Zhou Rui who stood next to Zhong Xiu spoke up, "Senior Shi Mu is an honored guest of the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce . He has helped the Chamber of Commerce at a time of emergency . Besides, the Vice President has issued an order that Senior Shi Mu can freely access all the places here . "
Zhou Rui stated . Simultaneously, he took out a letter, and handed it to Manager Ge .
Manager Ge's was struck dumb for a moment . He took the letter, opened the envelope, and looked at it . Then, he quickly made a respectful gesture towards Shi Mu, and spoke-up in an apologetic manner, "Senior Shi, this Old Man was very disrespectful to you . I still request you to not be offended . "
Shi Mu and Zhong Xiu glanced at each other, and noticed a surprised look in each other's eyes .
"Manager Ge is very polite," Shi Mu replied . However, myriads of thoughts were tumbling in his mind at this moment .
What could be Wang Rui Kun's intention behind this move? Shi Mu had retrieved those goods for Zhong Xiu . But, Wang Rui Kun still didn't have to act so friendly and politely towards Shi Mu .
"Could it be that Wang Rui Kun wants to pull me into the Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce?"
The Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce had extremely strict rules . It would never allow an unrelated person to get in touch with the Chamber of Commerce's matters . But, there was one scenario in which this could happen… The opposite party had already been taken in the scope of recruitment .
The Heavenly Wu Chamber of Commerce had a vast intelligence network . Therefore, Wang Rui Kun would be able to find out some of details related to Shi Mu if he wanted to investigate him . And, it wouldn't be surprising that he would try to rope-in Shi Mu after his investigation .
Shi Mu threw a glance at Zhong Xiu as soon as this thought dawned upon him .
Simultaneously, he felt a kind of warmth in his palm . . . And, that's because Zhong Xiu had held his palm .
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