Yun Feng and the others were instantly captivated.
They wondered why the auction house had brought out such a large box and what could possibly be inside.
Yun Feng didn't use his spiritual power to probe, as the sense of mystery was quite enjoyable.
The auctioneer spoke mysteriously:
"Can anyone guess what this is?"
"Let me reveal the starting price to our distinguished guests. The opening bid for this item is 100,000 gold soul coins."
"Each increment must be no less than 10,000 gold soul coins. This is truly a treasure among treasures."
After hearing the auctioneer's words, Yun Feng seemed to realize something and immediately lost his sense of anticipation.
However, as the auctioneer, stirring up excitement and enthusiasm among the bidders was clearly a required skill, and he had successfully captured their attention.
"Now, please take a close look, distinguished guests."
As he spoke, he grabbed the red cloth and yanked it off.
In the moment the red cloth was removed, Yun Feng saw what was hidden beneath it.
Yun Feng wasn't mistaken. What was revealed wasn't a box, but a massive iron cage.
Inside the cage, a young girl was curled up.
Most of her body was exposed, with only her private parts covered by seashells. Because she was curled up, her face was somewhat obscured, but her figure was nearly perfect.
Her fair skin resembled polished jade, and her short, light green hair added a unique charm.
The auctioneer could sense the thoughts of the audience.
For people of their status, this girl was nothing more than a slightly more attractive vase.
She wasn't worth the price they were being asked to pay.
After all, with that kind of money, they could buy a whole group of such girls.
"Perhaps our distinguished guests are wondering why a girl like this could command such a high starting price, on par with the beauties we've trained for years at our auction house."
"But if you look closely, you'll notice her uniqueness."
After saying this, the auctioneer picked up a rod from the side and slowly extended it into the cage, lifting the girl's light green hair.
This revealed her ears!
They weren't human ears, but rather small, pointed ears resembling those of a cat. Under the gentle touch of the rod, the ears turned slightly red.
Everyone present gasped in amazement.
Such a sight was indeed rare.
She would make a perfect collector's item!
Some guests with particular tastes even began to breathe heavily upon seeing the girl's appearance.
Their eyes gleamed with desire, as if they wanted to devour her on the spot!
The auctioneer was delighted to see this.
After all, the higher the price he could fetch, the greater his commission would be.
"That's right, distinguished guests, you're not mistaken. This is a rare cat girl."
"During her Soul awakening, her body underwent a mutation, giving her some feline characteristics. Her eyes are blue and green, adding to her unique charm, and she even has a long tail."
He tapped the girl's back with the rod, causing her to writhe in pain and reveal a white cat tail that had been hidden behind her.
Seeing the eager expressions of the potential buyers, the auctioneer smiled suggestively.
He swung the rod in an arc through the air.
"The introduction is complete. Distinguished guests, if you're interested, please begin bidding!"
Yun Feng's eyes darkened slightly, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Dugu Yan all wore expressions of righteous indignation.
"These bastards! They're treating people like objects to be sold!"
Ning Rongrong glared at her father, fuming.
"Dad!"
Ning Fengzhi knew what his daughter wanted to say, but he didn't respond immediately. Instead, he looked at Yun Feng.
Feeling the gaze, Yun Feng pondered deeply.
However, he didn't feel particularly moved.
He had seen the darker sides of this world before, and his past life had been far more exaggerated!
But even though Yun Feng had witnessed such things, he didn't show it.
Given the attitudes of the girls around him, who were clearly outraged, Yun Feng wasn't foolish enough to argue against them.
Moreover, in this auction house, it seemed that all sense of humanity had vanished, leaving only greed and primal desires.
Looking at the men competing fiercely, Yun Feng almost saw monstrous shadows with gaping maws behind them.
This was the most direct release of desire.
A faint light flickered in Yun Feng's eyes as he leaned back in his chair, watching with an air of boredom.
He was a smart man and understood that what was happening before him wasn't something he or Ning Fengzhi could change.
Even if they had the power to save this cat girl, what about future cases of leopard girls or tiger girls? Could they always arrive in time?
Before entering, the guide had subtly hinted to Yun Feng and his group that the auction house was a place of both opportunity and filth. It seemed she hadn't been wrong.
Raising his head, Yun Feng glanced at Ning Fengzhi, who had been watching him intently.
He spoke slowly:
"This world needs reform, but we are the beneficiaries of the current system. So, whatever you want to do, I support your ideas!"
Ning Fengzhi looked into Yun Feng's eyes and nodded with satisfaction.
After all, it was exceedingly rare to find someone who could clearly recognize their own position in the world.
He had expected Yun Feng to echo his daughter's sentiments.
But to his surprise, Yun Feng showed none of the stubbornness typical of youth.
It hadn't been like this at the beginning!
Still, Ning Fengzhi didn't discourage Yun Feng, instead saying slowly:
"How so?"
Yun Feng could tell what Ning Fengzhi was thinking from his subtle expressions.
Yun Feng was a refined egoist.
In poverty, he would focus on self-improvement; in prosperity, he would seek to benefit the world.
In every sense, Yun Feng couldn't be considered "poor" now.
But he wasn't exactly "prosperous" either.
Looking at the girl's despairing eyes inside the cage, Yun Feng thought for a moment and decided to buy her. Even if she was just a vase, it wouldn't be a bad choice!
So, after carefully choosing his words, Yun Feng spoke to Ning Fengzhi:
"I know this isn't ideal. Facing the tides of this era, if I choose to stand against them..."
"I might be crushed by the waves."
"So, it's completely unnecessary. When we encounter injustice, we should help if we can. But recklessly throwing ourselves into resistance without understanding the bigger picture is pointless!"
Ning Fengzhi looked into the young man's eyes, which were filled with nonchalance.
Ning Fengzhi gave Yun Feng an approving glance, then turned to Ning Rongrong.
"Rongrong, learn from Yun Feng's way of thinking. He's right. You're in a position of privilege, and you're a beneficiary. Your actions could pit you against all the sects and nobles!"
"You're not just harming others' interests, but even those of our Seven Treasure Glazed
Tile School!"
"Are you sure you can bear the responsibility?"
"Aren't you worried about your safety and that of those around you?"
"So, it's fine to help when you can, but your mindset must never become skewed!"
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