C14 He Was Very Dignified!

The speaker was none other than Faang Gui, the Fang family's auction manager.

After his outburst, he smugly settled in to enjoy the unfolding drama.

Though the accusations were baseless, directing suspicion towards the Su family and Su Ze was undeniably advantageous for the Fangs.

Ideally, the Su family and Su Ze would become the focus of everyone's scrutiny.

Hearing Su Dayi's cry of "shameless," Faang Gui's laughter grew even more triumphant. Shameless? This was strategy.

But before he could take his seat, a large hand clamped down on his shoulder.

"Do you really think you can come here and disrupt the Myriad Treasure Auction House's proceedings, you country bumpkin?"

It was an infuriated Zhang Datong who had approached and seized him.

Faang Gui's smirk instantly stiffened as he hastily pleaded, "Mr. Zhang, I beg your pardon."

"Save your excuses!" Zhang Datong bellowed. "Manager! Who is this man?"

"He's from the Fang family of Tieling City," the manager of the Glorious Martial Merchant House informed.

"Good to know," Zhang Datong said, before flinging Faang Gui to the ground, his anger still evident. "Throw him out! The Fang family is henceforth banned from the Myriad Treasure Auction House and the Glorious Martial Merchant House!"

Upon hearing this, the manager promptly agreed, "Understood. The Glorious Martial Merchant House will no longer conduct business with the Fang family. Moreover, no shop in Tieling City related to cultivation will sell to the Fangs."

Faang Gui scrambled up, exclaiming in horror, "How can this be?"

Zhang Datong scoffed, "How could someone as clueless as you comprehend the Myriad Treasure Auction House's power? You attempted to manipulate the auction for your own gains. Now, you're paying the price!"

"And it's not just you and the Fang family. The Su family and Su Ze you mentioned are in the same boat!"

Faang Gui's eyes widened in utter despair as he collapsed to the ground.

Was this the formidable influence from the capital? He had merely committed a trivial act, yet it had brought such calamity upon the Fang family!

Upon his return, wouldn't the clan leader and the elders flay him alive?

Zhang Datong fixed his gaze on the manager of the Glorious Martial Merchant House. "Have you committed to memory what I've said? The Fang family and the Su family are barred from entering or leaving here, no exceptions."

The manager hesitated. "Mr. Zhang, we need to have a further discussion about the Su family."

Su Dayi, accompanied by Su Hai and others, stepped forward and bowed deeply to Zhang Datong. "Mr. Zhang, the Su family is truly blameless! The Fang family has become our adversary, and that contemptible villain has deliberately set a trap for our clan—"

Zhang Datong cut him off with a gesture. "There's no need for debate! If the Myriad Treasure Auction House doesn't make an example of someone, how will you understand the severity of our power? The Su family is no exception to the rules!"

Su Dayi, Su Hai, and the rest were dumbstruck. How could the Myriad Treasure Auction House be so tyrannical and irrational?

Was the Su family really going to suffer such a devastating blow for no reason at all?

They harbored deep resentment towards the Fang family's shamelessness, and they were equally despairing over their current predicament.

But with Zhang Datong unwilling to hear their defense, what could they possibly do?

The manager of the Glorious Martial Merchant House leaned in and whispered to Zhang Datong again, "Mr. Zhang, please reconsider the situation with the Su family."

Zhang Datong's impatience grew. "What is it? Do you have ties to them? Or is the Su family someone I should be wary of?"

The manager offered a sheepish smile. "It's neither, sir."

"Then follow my instructions," Zhang Datong stated decisively.

Seeing Zhang Datong's irritation mounting, the manager raised his voice in urgency, "But the two items we discussed earlier were indeed delivered to Su Ze of the Su family!"

Zhang Datong paused, taken aback. "The kid with the Earth Spirit Low Grade Root Bone is Su Ze from the Su family?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhang, that's him," the manager confirmed. "How should we proceed with this?"

Zhang Datong snapped out of his reverie. "Then let's just discipline the Fang family. Leave the Su family out of it!"

After a moment's contemplation, he considered Su Ze's exceptional Root Bone and his unique mental cultivation method. His potential achievements transcended the Innate Stage. Determined to eliminate any lingering risks, he made his decision.

With a respectful bow to Su Dayi, Zhang Datong spoke, "I apologize for the misunderstanding earlier. The Su family is indeed blameless. Please accept my apologies. Later, could you explain to Young Master Suze that I was left with no other option?"

Innocent? Acting out of necessity?

The attendees were well aware that such statements were nothing more than formalities. They had all witnessed Zhang Datong's previous tyranny, his refusal to entertain any defense, and his insistence on reprimanding the blameless Su family.

It was only upon hearing Su Ze's name that his demeanor shifted to one of courtesy and respect, addressing him as "Young Master Suze" and even referring to Su Dayi as "esteemed elder." Was he genuinely apologizing after recognizing the Su family's innocence?

Su Ze commanded great respect!

The families and merchants on the third floor were inwardly astounded. Faang Gui, the Fang family's steward, was filled with despair. Who could have imagined that the Myriad Treasure Auction House from the capital would show such deference to Su Ze of the Su family?

Beyond Faang Gui, the Pang Family elder was equally taken aback. The Su family had produced such a remarkable figure! Clearly, the clan leader's prior commitment to Su Bocheng was no longer viable. They needed to withdraw swiftly and avoid crossing Su Ze at all costs.

Su Dayi was overwhelmed with honor, his initial alarm turning to elation.

Thanks to Su Ze's influence, even he had been addressed as "esteemed elder" by an Innate Expert. What an immense privilege!

He repeatedly affirmed Zhang Datong's words with "Certainly," his eyes involuntarily drifting towards the private room.

Zhang Datong offered a smile. "Young Master Suze is presently engaged in a transaction with our Myriad Treasure Auction House. Perhaps you could join him for tea in the private room shortly."

"Yes, of course!"

Su Dayi, curbing his curiosity, led Su Mo and Su Hai back to their seats, waiting for the right moment to approach.

Just before the auction resumed, Tieling City's own City Lord Wei Jie suddenly spoke up, "Mr. Zhang, may I inquire about the offer Su Ze made that even the Myriad Treasure Auction House couldn't refuse?"

Zhang Datong replied with a smile, "City Lord Wei, you're surely jesting. One of our cardinal rules at the Myriad Treasure Auction House is to maintain our clients' confidentiality. The inadvertent disclosure of a client's identity earlier was a regrettable mistake, and we certainly cannot divulge any further details."

Despite City Lord Wei's persistent curiosity, Zhang Datong reiterated his point to him and all the clans gathered, "Young Master Suze possesses an Earth Spirit Root Bone. In time, he's destined to reach at least the Soul Separation Stage. I must ask, are the smaller houses of Tieling City truly ready to risk offending a future master of such caliber over trivial gains?"

Realizing his intentions were transparent, City Lord Wei Jie chuckled awkwardly and held his tongue.

Others harboring ulterior motives also sobered up, internalizing Zhang Datong's words. Indeed, it made no sense to antagonize a prospective Soul Separation Stage expert for a fleeting advantage.