CHAPTER 1358: CHAPTER 1357: COULD WE BE MISTAKEN?

"No problem, I will take you to the venue right now."

The receptionist returned the invitation to Tang Ming and led the way in front.

After leaving the residential building, the receptionist took Tang Ming and Bai Feifei to the entrance of a circular building located at the center of the club.

At this moment, a group of lavishly dressed guests were queuing up for inspection.

A group of staff dressed in black uniforms and wearing sunglasses stood in front of the building’s entrance, alongside a batch of electronic devices and security gates, with a setup even stricter than airport security.

Tang Ming and Bai Feifei walked up to the security gate and were informed to hand over their phones and all metal items.

"Why is that?"

Tang Ming asked the accompanying receptionist with confusion.

"Today’s event can’t be leaked, no one entering can carry electronic devices, and to prevent any disturbances, no sharp objects are allowed either."

The receptionist explained with a smile.

"Alright then."

Tang Ming nodded strangely and obediently handed over his phone.

Bai Feifei reluctantly took out two short swords and several flying knives from her body.

Seeing Bai Feifei hiding so many weapons on her, both the staff and Tang Ming were stunned.

"Cough, cough, my granddaughter just loves playing with knives and guns, so I’m trying to find her a sparring partner."

Tang Ming explained awkwardly, not noticing Bai Feifei had amassed so many weapons, seemingly not having them when they flew over!

"Go on in."

The staff checked Tang Ming and Bai Feifei and finally let them pass, but Bai Feifei was marked as a key surveillance target.

"Big sis, when did you get all these weapons?"

After entering, Tang Ming looked at Bai Feifei angrily.

"I got them on the way here."

Bai Feifei smiled awkwardly and resentfully said, "I didn’t expect the security measures here to be so strict."

"You’re... really ruthless."

Tang Ming rolled his eyes, and then took the seat ticket exchanged with the invitation, leading Bai Feifei inside the building.

Upon entering, the light dimmed instantly, with curtains drawn inside the venue. Although it was morning, the venue was brightly lit.

The center of the venue was a massive catwalk, with all seats surrounding the stage.

Tang Ming led Bai Feifei to their assigned spot. Many people were already there, gathering in pairs and groups, chatting away.

"Young Master Tang..."

"Call me Grandpa."

Tang Ming reminded with disgruntlement.

"Grandpa, look up there."

Bai Feifei pointed at the banners above the stage, "This really looks like a beauty pageant hosted by the Sun and Moon Group, not an auction."

Tang Ming looked up and saw many promotional banners for the beauty contest hung from the ceiling, accompanied by many photos of swimsuit-clad beauties with electronic lights, not differing much from a typical beauty contest.

"Let’s wait and see what’s going on."

Tang Ming frowned slightly, still unsure what the Sun and Moon Group was up to.

Half an hour later, all the guests were present, and the entrance was closed.

Then music started playing, as a group of women in sexy swimsuits emerged from backstage, strutting the catwalk to showcase their figures.

"What’s going on?"

Seeing this, Tang Ming was dumbfounded; this really seemed like the scene of a beauty contest.

"Can you quickly see if any disciples from the Heavenly Cloud Palace are among them?"

Tang Ming hurriedly asked Bai Feifei.

"No, there aren’t any!"

Bai Feifei shook her head speechlessly, "Disciples from the Heavenly Cloud Palace would never willingly participate in such a show."

"Damn it, could we be mistaken?"

Tang Ming became perplexed, observing the reactions of those around him. He saw that though most men were pointing at the beauties on stage, they didn’t seem particularly interested.

Everyone here today was either wealthy or noble, having seen countless beauties, these women naturally didn’t captivate them.

Seeing their reactions, Tang Ming sighed in relief, proving that people’s intentions for attending weren’t for these models, indicating something else was hidden behind the beauty contest.

Countless "Yingying" and "Yanyan" performed on stage for over an hour. After they left, a handsome young man dressed in a sequined outfit appeared on stage.

"Welcome, everyone, to the Midsummer Star beauty contest hosted by the Sun and Moon Group. Are you satisfied with the ladies who just appeared?"

The host shouted dramatically, introducing himself, "My name is Han Mo, the host of this beauty contest."

As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of boos erupted, as everyone wasn’t here for the beauties, but for the rumored female warriors.

"Cough cough, it seems you are dissatisfied with the ladies just now."

Han Mo smiled awkwardly, then switched gears, "The warm-up is over, I now announce that the beauty contest officially enters its theme, the auction of beautiful martial artists."

Upon hearing this, thunderous applause erupted, while all the lights in the venue went out.

"Click"

A special light shone on Han Mo, illuminating him alone in front of the crowd.

"First, let me clarify that the martial artists being auctioned were rescued victims from an illegal organization by the Sun and Moon Group, so regardless of whether any of the guests walk away with a beauty, you must comply with the confidentiality agreement, or the Sun and Moon Group will hold you accountable."

Han Mo warned coldly.

"Now I’ll introduce the auction rules. It will adopt a no-reserve auction method, meaning all auctioned items start at a price of one dollar, then you can bid by raising the price."

"Everyone, under your seats, there is a glow card marked with your seat number. During the auction, you can raise it and shout out your bid at will."

As Han Mo introduced, he reminded, "Please try to remain quiet to avoid disturbing the auction."

"Quit the chatter and show us what these female martial artists look like!"

Someone urged impatiently.

"Alright, if that’s the case, let’s first witness the charm of a female martial artist."

Han Mo smiled and raised his hand toward backstage, as another light shone on a young girl in practice attire, "This is a one-star martial artist. Let’s have her demonstrate her skills first for everyone."

As soon as he finished speaking, the girl immediately performed a beautiful set of movements on stage, though her appearance was average, her moves were remarkably precise.

The guests watching started applauding in succession.

"Is this person a disciple from the Heavenly Cloud Palace?"

Tang Ming asked Bai Feifei.

"No, she’s not! Plus, the martial arts she demonstrated aren’t from our Heavenly Cloud Palace."

Bai Feifei shook her head in confusion and murmured worriedly, "Could we have really made a mistake?"