CHAPTER 507: CHAPTER 187: WHY AM I A BIT CONFUSED? (6K)_3

In all directions, crowds were bustling, with people from different sects lining up anxiously.

The guards of Lingyun Mansion, clad in heavy armor and holding long spears, walked tall and straight through the crowd, maintaining order on the scene.

Whenever someone tried to cut in line or cause chaos, they would quickly step forward and stop them.

At a side entrance, a stern-looking man sat at a table, meticulously collecting the Spirit Stones required for teleportation.

Each time he received a Spirit Stone, he would scrutinize it with a sharp gaze, confirming it before recording the corresponding information in his ledger.

"Zhou, the teleportation to the Vast Mansion is in the ninth wave. We need to line up over there."

Yaoyao looked towards a Purple Crystal Wall floating in the air, which shimmered with strange light, listing the destinations and details of each teleportation wave.

The two followed her gaze and saw that she was right.

Following the hint, they bypassed the crowd and reached the other side.

Unexpectedly, there were quite a lot of people heading to the Vast Mansion as well, with hundreds lining up, slowly moving forward.

"Zhou, Yan, it’s really you two!"

Just as the three were curiously standing on tiptoe, waiting for Uncle, a surprised voice suddenly called out.

They turned towards the voice and saw Zhang Wanbao, his slightly bulging belly leading the way, excitedly hurrying over.

Zhou Qing and Yan Xiaohu were astonished, "How did you hear so soon?"

"What do you mean? How come you didn’t come to see me when you arrived at Lingyun Mansion? Are you not treating me as a brother anymore?"

Zhang Wanbao pretended to be angry, his hands on his hips, but his eyes were full of joy.

Zhou Qing had to explain that they had just arrived and were in a hurry to get to the Vast Mansion, so they didn’t want to bother him.

"Really, you guys are also going to the Vast Mansion?" Zhang Wanbao got even more excited after learning of their destination.

Just as Zhou Qing was about to ask something, Fu Kui walked over.

The three quickly paid their respects.

Fu Kui nodded slightly. Young people always have many things to talk about when they gather. Since there was still time, he didn’t want to ruin their mood, so he turned and walked to a quiet corner.

"I’m also going to the Vast Mansion!" Zhang Wanbao said eagerly.

As it turned out, although the main venue of Wanxiang Auction was in Lingyun Mansion, its acquisition channels sprawled like a huge spider web, covering more than a dozen nearby mansions.

The Vast Mansion had an important stronghold named "Treasure Pavilion" near the White Jade Taixu Courtyard.

This "Treasure Pavilion" usually bustled with people, trading a wide variety of items, from rare Spirit Herbs and Elixirs to powerful Magical Treasures.

With the ongoing war between the two regions, the demand for various supplies skyrocketed, and the sale of war spoils increased, making it urgent for someone capable to stabilize the situation in the Vast Mansion.

Over the years, Zhang Wanbao had been increasingly focused on business, showcasing excellent commercial talent and performing well in various affairs.

After careful consideration, Zhang Yifu, head of the Wanxiang Auction, decided to send Zhang Wanbao to host there as another form of practice for him.

After learning about the situation, the three felt happy. Once in the Vast Mansion, they could look out for each other.

"What about Xiao Cancan? Are you two going to have a long-distance relationship?" Zhou Qing teased, a cheeky smile on his face.

Zhang Wanbao waved it off, saying, "People say ’establish your career before your family,’ but actually, it’s the other way around."

As the conversation deepened, upon learning that Zhou and his companions were heading to the White Jade Taixu Courtyard to study, Zhang Wanbao’s eyes lit up. He patted his chest and promised to visit the academy once everything was settled.

He also told them to contact him if they needed anything, and as long as it wasn’t too outrageous, he’d provide it for free.

After all, he would be the one in charge over there.

The three were amused and exasperated. If his father knew how wasteful he was, he would be furious.

Just then, Zhou Qing casually glanced at the crowd and spotted a young figure with the golden words [Lucky Encounter Expert] approaching.

Who else could it be but Uncle?

"I’ve been looking for you guys for a while, and here you are!" Uncle approached with a familiar smile.

Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiaohu looked puzzled, while Zhou Qing blinked with a mischievous glint in his eyes.

Seeing this, Uncle cleared his throat intentionally, "What, don’t you recognize me? I’m Siyun Ya, your guide to the academy this time."

Zhou Qing feigned realization, "Oh, it’s Senior Siyun. Long time no see."

At this moment, Yan Xiaohu and Lu Yaoyao understood who had arrived.

So this was Uncle? He looked so young.

He didn’t seem much older than them.

It must not be his true appearance.

"Greetings, Senior Siyun!" The two quickly paid their respects.

Uncle nodded in satisfaction and then turned his attention to Zhang Wanbao, who looked curious, "And who is this little fat kid?"

Zhou Qing quickly introduced him.

Uncle was slightly surprised after hearing the introduction.

Upon learning that this person was a future senior of Zhou and Yan, Zhang Wanbao’s mind quickly turned. He cheerfully took out a top-grade Spirit Stone from his Storage Bag, holding it with both hands and smilingly offered it.

"Since you are brothers with Zhou and Yan, you’re also a brother of Zhang Wanbao. My two brothers are new to the White Jade Taixu Courtyard and will need your guidance. Please accept this small token of appreciation."