Chapter 384 - 344: Grandmaster Enters Town, Everything Goes Smoothly

To qualify for early entry, aside from high status, one had to prove their Martial Arts Realm.

Chen Ping’an was using a disguise for this trip, so he didn’t hide his power. Before the verifiers, he revealed the aura of an Absolute Master.

"Esteemed guest, your rank as an Absolute Master qualifies you for early entry into the auction."

A middle-aged man with a goatee said with a smile.

"The auction offers various seating arrangements. With your Martial Arts Realm, you are entitled to a private cubicle. However, if you are not satisfied, you can undergo a wealth verification to secure a private box. Would you be interested, esteemed guest?"

"A wealth verification?" Chen Ping’an’s voice was deep, resonant, and powerful.

"Yes. You just need to possess two hundred Yuan Crystals to pass the verification," the middle-aged man said with a broad smile.

Two hundred Yuan Crystals was no small sum. Even for an Absolute Master, it wasn’t an easy amount to produce. While some Absolute Masters might have a net worth of two hundred Yuan Crystals, most of their wealth was tied up in their Fine Treasure Artifacts and weapons. If those were excluded, they likely couldn’t produce that many Yuan Crystals in cash.

Typically, only veteran Absolute Masters who had held their rank for many years, or perhaps even Top Level Absolute Masters, could amass such a sum if they deliberately saved up.

The only others would be Absolute Masters from the great Noble Families.

Perhaps only one in five Absolute Masters could produce this many Yuan Crystals on demand.

Looking at the burly man Chen Ping’an was disguised as, the middle-aged man had only asked as a formality, not expecting much.

He was surprised, however, when the man before him nonchalantly requested to proceed with the wealth verification.

The middle-aged man’s expression faltered for a moment before he quickly composed himself.

"Please wait a moment, esteemed guest. I’ll arrange for a specialist to conduct the verification immediately!"

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After some hassle, Chen Ping’an successfully entered the auction house. His wealth met the requirements, granting him a private box.

And that was exactly what Chen Ping’an needed.

Generally, once you entered early, you wouldn’t leave again. After all, the Beicang Auction was officially starting the next day. Waiting a single day inside was perfectly manageable.

This rule, however, did not apply to Chen Ping’an. After entering his box, he took a quick look around and then headed back out.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Ping’an didn’t explain himself to anyone, and he did his best to avoid being seen.

He did his best to minimize his presence, preparing for the identity switch the next day.

Besides Chen Ping’an, many others were also applying for early entry into the auction house, so the scene was quite busy and chaotic.

While entry was strictly scrutinized, leaving involved far fewer checks.

An hour later, Chen Ping’an left the Blessed Land and returned to Cangxuan Pavilion. He had a meal there in plain sight before returning to his courtyard room.

In the afternoon, Chen Ping’an changed his appearance again, taking on the form of a third person. Seizing the right moment, he slipped out of Cangxuan Pavilion.

Using his Realm, which provided cover equivalent to Grandmaster Combat Power, Chen Ping’an returned to Qingyou Garden without a hitch. After changing back to his own appearance, he began practicing his Sword Skill in the courtyard.

It was worth noting that just yesterday, he had instructed Yuan Zutong to take his Waist Token to the Blessed Land and book a seat in advance. Just as dusk fell, Yuan Zutong returned with news.

As a rising star in the Garrison Commandant’s Office and a prodigy on the Rising Star Chart, he qualified for a private box at the Beicang Auction.

This meant he would also have a private box at the auction tomorrow.

’This ranking on the Rising Star Chart isn’t entirely useless after all,’ Chen Ping’an thought with a slight smile after hearing the news.

Everything was ready; all they needed now was the right opportunity. He just had to wait for the auction to begin tomorrow.

Everything had gone smoothly today.

Chen Ping’an was in a pleasant mood. After finishing his Sword Skill practice, he stepped out of the courtyard, intending to go to Qingya Tower and enjoy a final moment of peace before the auction.

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