Chapter 151: Meeting My Wife Once Again

Following Tong Yixin’s joyful exclamation, several figures stepped forward from behind Wu Tian. Among them was the junior sister’s senior sister, Tong Yibin, who maintained her usual icy expressionless face. Though the sisters' personalities remained unchanged, their appearances grew increasingly striking.

"Young Hero Wu, what a coincidence to run into you here! Why didn't you let us know when you arrived in the Imperial City? Didn't we agree that when you came to the capital, we would properly thank you?" Tong Yixin asked playfully, blinking her bright eyes.

"It's a long story; I've simply been tied up with matters," Wu Tian replied with a wave of his hand. In truth, he had completely forgotten about the encounter, and if Tong Yixin hadn't suddenly appeared, he likely would never have remembered.

"Young Hero Wu, thank you so much for what happened last time. If not for your timely intervention, the two of us probably... If you have some free time later and it's convenient for you, we would love to show our proper gratitude," Tong Yibin said, her expression softening slightly. After all, Wu Tian was her savior; despite her cold demeanor, she was someone who clearly distinguished between gratitude and grudges.

"By the way, Young Hero Wu, what brings you here? Are you also attending the auction?" Tong Yixin asked with curiosity.

"Indeed. I heard there are many fine items at the auction, so I came to take a look," Wu Tian nodded and said.

"Teacher, this is Young Hero Wu, the very person we mentioned to you who saved our lives in the Misty Forest. If he hadn't stepped in back then, we wouldn't even be here to see you today," Tong Yixin said, pulling on a woman's sleeve and pointing toward Wu Tian.

It was only when Tong Yixin spoke that Wu Tian noticed another great beauty standing behind them.

She was undeniably a stunning woman, dressed in a long blue robe with a tall, graceful figure. She exuded an aura of mature intellect, instantly revealing her background as a dedicated educator.

"So you are the Young Hero Wu who saved my two students. My name is Yue Shishi. I have heard all about what happened from them. I am deeply grateful to you, Young Hero Wu, and I thank you on behalf of both sisters. When you have time, please visit the Seven Stars Academy, and I will host you warmly to express our gratitude!" The beauty smiled slightly at Wu Tian and said with polished politeness.

Wu Tian straightened his expression, waved his hand solemnly, and replied, "So you are the noble-hearted teacher of Yixin and Yibin! I have heard about everything between you and them, and I hold Teacher Yue's kindness in the highest regard. Rescuing the two junior sisters was merely the righteous duty of someone on the path of righteousness; Teacher Yue need not be so formal!"

"Young Hero Wu truly possesses the bearing of an upright hero of the martial world. No wonder these two sisters have been constantly talking about you in my ear," Yue Shishi said, beaming with an appreciative look in her eyes.

"Is that so? Then I am truly honored, haha..." Wu Tian rubbed the back of his head and laughed awkwardly.

***

Beside Tong Yixin and Tong Yibin stood a young man whose expression was somewhat unpleasant, a flicker of jealousy flashing through his eyes. He felt a profound sense of annoyance, particularly when Wu Tian casually addressed the sisters as Yixin and Yibin.

Stepping forward, he looked at Wu Tian and said, "So you are the savior of my two junior sisters. I am Guo Yuemen. As their senior brother, I am very grateful to Young Hero Wu. I hear that Young Hero Wu is a disciple from the Pingyang City branch of the Heaven-Connecting Sect. To travel thousands of miles to the Imperial City without even notifying my two junior sisters—surely you could have given us a chance to properly host you."

"Hospitality won't be necessary. I've always been someone who does good deeds without seeking recognition."

"Right, Young Hero Wu, since you are a disciple from the Pingyang City branch of the Heaven-Connecting Sect, what brings you all the way to the Imperial City?" Guo Yuemen asked with a smile, deliberately emphasizing the words "Pingyang City" with a heavy tone.

"I passed the sect grand tournament and advanced to the headquarters."

"Wow! That's amazing! You've already entered the headquarters? I knew it—someone as formidable as you would definitely make it to the headquarters! Does that mean you'll be staying in the Imperial City from now on?" Tong Yixin asked with palpable excitement.

"Yixin, why are you getting so excited?" Tong Yibin asked, speechless.

"Well... um, since Young Hero Wu will be in the Imperial City, it'll be easier for us to thank him properly," Tong Yixin said, her face flushing as she spoke in a soft voice.

Seeing this exchange, Guo Yuemen's expression grew even darker. He chimed in, "Ah, so you passed the grand tournament to enter the headquarters. However, I've heard that before officially becoming a full disciple at the headquarters, there is still one final trial. The trial is notoriously brutal, and only those with truly formidable strength can pass. Nevertheless, I sincerely wish Young Hero Wu success and hope you manage to pass on your first try!"

"Thank you, thank you." Wu Tian looked at Guo Yuemen with a hint of amusement. He couldn't recall ever offending this fellow, yet every word out of the man's mouth reeked of petty friction.

"Alright, it's getting late. The auction is about to begin, so we should head inside," Yue Shishi said, noticing that the crowd around them was thinning out, indicating the auction was imminent.

"Young Hero Wu, why don't you come inside with us? At least you'll have some company," Tong Yixin said, looking straight at Wu Tian.

"Alright, I'm bored on my own anyway, I'll tag along with you," Wu Tian agreed without the slightest hesitation.

***

"Junior Sister Yixin, is that really appropriate? I'm sure the gentleman has his own matters to attend to, and tagging along with us might be inconvenient," Guo Yuemen said, feeling an even deeper wave of frustration upon seeing Wu Tian join them.

"Oh, come on, an auction is just about bidding, and we can bid together! Young Hero Wu, since you've already agreed, let's go inside!" Ignoring Guo Yuemen entirely, Tong Yixin reached out and tugged at Wu Tian's sleeve, pulling him toward the entrance.

Tong Yibin shook her head helplessly, resigning herself to the fact that her junior sister was beyond saving. Guo Yuemen, meanwhile, stood with his chest heaving and his fists clenched tightly. As for Yue Shishi, a faint, polite smile remained on her face.

Moments later, Wu Tian and Tong Yixin arrived in the VIP section. From this elevated area, one could clearly overlook the entire auction stage. The seating was spacious, complemented by complimentary wine, desserts, and fresh fruit, alongside dedicated attendants ready to fulfill any request at a moment's notice.

By the time Wu Tian and his group were comfortably seated, the entire auction hall was already packed to capacity. Not a single one of the thousands of seats was vacant, and even the VIP section was filled with representatives from various influential factions.

"Distinguished guests, thank you for attending the favorable winds chamber of commerce auction. I am Dongfang Jin, the chief manager of the chamber, and I will be conducting today's proceedings. Please forgive us if any oversight occurs in our hospitality. Without further ado, since our esteemed guests are here for the auction, let us begin immediately! First, our opening lot: a supreme mysterious-grade weapon, the Wuji Saber..."

"The very first item is of supreme mysterious-grade! The scale of this auction is truly extraordinary. One can only imagine how incredible the later treasures will be."

"To bring out a supreme mysterious-grade weapon right at the start—this Favorable Winds Chamber of Commerce means business!"

"It seems today's auction will be exceptionally spectacular. We haven't seen an event of this caliber in decades!"

As the auction commenced, the crowd below erupted into a buzz of excitement, universally agreeing that the event was destined to be intensely fierce.

With Wu Tian's heavenly divine-grade medicinal pill, the Longevity Pill, serving as the grand finale of the evening, how could an auction like this possibly fail to be sensational?