The Treasure Trove Center was located in the commercial district of the southern part of the city. It was a hundred-story building, and among the many towering skyscrapers, it was not considered a conspicuous existence. However, it stood at the crossroads of the commercial district, and this kind of golden location showed its importance.
With Luo Anxu and Zhong Lifeng's introduction, Ding Meng finally understood why the Treasure Trove Pavilion was so popular. It was because it was funded by an organization called the Outer Space Transportation Committee, and this committee was officially recognized. It had established contact with countless studios, exploration teams, and bounty hunters in outer space, buying all kinds of strange things.
For example, if you found a rare material in the Fertile Chalk Star System, but you could not identify its material, you could sell it to the committee at a high price, and the committee would place it on the exhibition booth for people to choose from. Of course, there was a basic evaluation price, and customers had to pay this price if they wanted to buy it. After they bought the item, they would have to identify it themselves. If it was a priceless treasure, then they would be rich, but if it was trash, then they would lose everything. To put it bluntly, this was a bit of a gamble, but it could not only guarantee the interests of the exploration teams, but also satisfy the curiosity of the rich.
The Treasure Trove Pavilion had been growing in size over the past few years, and it was obvious that it was most directly related to the war situation in the Fertile Chalk Star System. The frogmen of the empire were in a strategic retreat, and the empty space in the Star Sector gave the various adventurers a lot of space, so the scale of the exhibition grew larger each time.
The entrance to the Treasure Trove Pavilion was on the fiftieth floor, and to enter the basic exhibition hall, one had to pay a service fee of 20,000 Star Coins. This fee was paid by Luo Anxu, and it made Ding Meng's heart ache.
After entering, they found themselves in a hall that was like an upside-down bowl. The decoration was very grand and luxurious, and there were groups of people everywhere. This basic exhibition hall could hold tens of thousands of people, but Ding Meng did not find any big shots when he looked around. Looking at the clothes of these men and women, most of them were from the middle class of the empire, and they were definitely here to try their luck.
"Can we go to the intermediate exhibition hall?" Ding Meng asked curiously.
Luo Anxu's expression became unnatural. "The intermediate exhibition hall is upstairs, and the service fee is 500,000 Star Coins."
'Damn, so much money?'
Ding Meng also felt that the tickets were incredibly expensive.
Zhong Lifeng explained, "there's a reason why it's expensive. After you pay, you can't just go through the motions like this exhibition hall, right? Moreover, the samples provided by others must have a reason."
After thinking about it, Ding Meng said, "What about the VIP exhibition hall?"
Luo Anxu spread out her hands and said, "I've never been there before, so I don't know the market."
Zhong Lifeng said: "Only VIP members can enter, but this VIP membership can be bought with money, two million star coins!"
Ding Meng's eyelids drooped. "This Bountiful Treasures Pavilion is rich just by collecting membership fees."
Zhong Lifeng said, "You don't have to spend money, but you have to ask other members to guarantee your entry."
Ding Meng sighed. "It seems that the people who can become VIP members are not simple."
Luo Anshen said, "It's good that you understand. Let's just stroll around this floor. I can't guarantee anything else, but I can still identify cultural relics …"
Zhong Lifeng clearly saw through Ding Meng's intentions. "Brother Zu wants to go to the top floor?"
Ding Meng said helplessly, "It's a pity that it's useless even if I go!"
Zhong Lifeng smiled. "Let's try our luck. What if we run into Director Ling?"
The person Ding Meng really wanted to find was not the Transit String, but the fake head of state. It seemed that this fake head of state was elusive, so it would be difficult to find him. However, anyone who could enter the VIP exhibition hall was definitely not a nobody. It would be a good idea to ask around.
The VIP exhibition hall was located on the hundredth floor of the top floor. This was a spacious hall that was thirty thousand square meters wide. There was not a single pillar in the hall, and the entire space was transparent and bright. The outside of the hall was covered in a layer of crystal glass, and the scenery of a small part of the southern city could be seen at a glance.
There were more than thirty square exhibition areas here, and all kinds of objects were placed within the energy barriers of the exhibition areas for the guests to admire. The guests who could enter this place were either wealthy or respectable, so there were not many people here. There were only a few hundred of them, and they were scattered around the various exhibition areas. The scene seemed a little cold and cheerless, completely different from the hustle and bustle of the venue below.
Ding Meng did not underestimate this situation at all. Even though there were not many people here, the majority of them were Origin Ability Users with powerful auras. Their cultivations were extremely high, and there were a few ordinary people who were followed by powerful Battle Monarch bodyguards.
The exhibition hall was also very considerately designed with a luxurious resting area. It was similar to a rectangular stage, and it was located at the southernmost area. Here, one could even order delicious food and drinks to enjoy, all for free.
At this moment, more than half of the dozens of luxurious seats in the resting area were empty. Only a man and a woman were seated in an inconspicuous corner, and the two of them seemed to be whispering something to each other.
Ding Meng scanned the crowd again. These guests seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally avoiding these two people.
Huh?
These two people were even more powerful. Unfortunately, Ding Meng did not recognize them. He carefully sensed and found that the man's aura was extremely pure. It seemed to be the fluctuation of a Battle Monarch, but it actually had the foundation of a Battle God. The situation of the woman was the same.
The man was a middle-aged man, and the woman was relatively young. Both of their appearances were not outstanding, and could be said to be very ordinary. They were the kind that would not attract attention if thrown into the crowd, but the two of them had a very unique temperament. They sat on the sofa and had an aura that overlooked the entire venue.
Who were these people?
Ding Meng walked around, but he still did not see any familiar faces. Just as he was about to retreat, the door of the VIP elevator on the east side opened automatically, and a group of men and women in suits walked in separately.
At a glance, one could tell that this was a bodyguard team. There were a total of 13 people in this group. Even though Ding Meng was experienced and knowledgeable, he still could not help but take a deep breath because these 13 people were all Battle God level experts. Although they were all beginner Battle God level experts, with the addition of the two in the resting area, the strength of warriors gathered in this high-end exhibition hall … To be honest, even Ding Meng did not dare to underestimate them. This strength might not be enough to wipe out everything, but the safety of this exhibition hall was absolutely guaranteed.
No one dared to cause trouble here, not even Ding Meng!
The last person to walk out of the elevator was someone that Ding Meng recognized. The first person that came into his sight was Ji Chenxue. She was wearing a light blue dress today, and on her white jade-like neck was an exquisite gemstone necklace. Under the knee-length skirt was a pair of slender and smooth legs, and on her feet was a pair of minimalist white high heels. This outfit looked very simple, but it stole the attention of everyone present.
No matter where Ji Chenxue went, she looked like a secluded orchid in an empty valley, so beautiful that it shook people to their core.
Walking side by side with Ji Chenxue was the elegant Transit String. Transit String's outfit was the same as yesterday, but when she walked beside Ji Chenxue, she was not inferior to Ji Chenxue at all. In the eyes of others, these two women were simply a pair of beautiful sisters. Ji Chenxue was stunning, and Transit String was beautiful. The two of them talked and laughed, making it hard for people to look away for a long time.
Ding Meng secretly thought that Transit String was really capable. She was able to get in touch with Ji Chenxue so quickly. Looking at how close they were, it seemed like they were having a very good conversation.
Suddenly, Ding Meng felt a familiar feeling. It was like a clear spring that rippled in his heart, making him feel very comfortable. His heart skipped a beat. So it was like this …
"Hm?
Mister Zu, you're here too! "Ji Chenxue's voice came from behind him.
It was incredibly easy for her to discover Ding Meng. Her telekinesis was incredibly powerful, but Ding Meng didn't dare activate his own telekinesis. How frustrating!
"Hello, Ji Zong!" Ding Meng replied in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing.
Ji Chenxue was clearly very interested in Zu An. She smiled and said, "Are you so free that you're here for the Appraisal Convention?"
Ding Meng smiled. "I'm just wandering around when I'm free!"
As he said this, he noticed that many people had already scanned his body. They were clearly Ji Chenxue's bodyguards. However, with these people's skills, they only saw him as an ordinary person.
Ji Chenxue suddenly waved his hand to the side. "Mister Zu is a friend of a long-time friend of mine. There's no need to check him!"
The bodyguards withdrew their senses. Transit String also looked at Ding Meng with some surprise. Someone who could attract Ji Chenxue's attention must be extraordinary. However, she didn't say much. She took the initiative to reach out her hand and said, "Ji Zong, please!"
Ji Chenxue smiled like a flower. "Manager Ling, after you!"
The place they were going to was indeed the resting area. Ding Meng followed them.
The two people on the sofa had already stood up. The man came up to them. "Ji Zong, you're finally here!"
Ji Chenxue smiled and said, "Sorry to keep you waiting. I was discussing something with Manager Ling. This is Manager Transit String from the Holy Grail Federation's Xinghong Group …"
After some polite greetings and introductions, Ding Meng learned the names of the two people. The man was called Qi Yuan, and the woman was called Mo Xiaoxiao. Strangely, Ji Chenxue introduced the Transit String and Ding Meng, but didn't say a word about their identities.
Judging from their cautious and steady demeanors, Ding Meng judged that these two weren't important people. They were probably sent by someone really important to meet with Ji Chenxue. They seemed to have been waiting for Ji Chenxue all this time.
Then, the group began to chat politely and courteously. They talked about the general information about the appraisal, which had nothing to do with Ding Meng. Ancestral Gragon's status was too low. If it weren't for Ji Chenxue's help, he wouldn't even be qualified to sit here and listen.
After chatting for about ten minutes, Ji Chenxue stood up and said, "Gentlemen, I'm really sorry to have taken up so much of your time. Let's go to the exhibition area and see what good things Mr. Fang has found this time.
Maybe we'll find something? "
Qi Yuan and Mo Xiaoxiao had been waiting for her to say this. "Ji Zong, Manager Ling, please!"
Ji Chenxue turned to look at Ding Meng, his eyes seductive. "Mr. Zu, do you want to come with us?"
Ding Meng smiled and said, "Alright, then I'll accept your invitation!"