Ye Jia was honored as a distinguished guest and assigned a special front-row seat, from which he could easily see the stage.
Although spending over a hundred thousand Berries in one go seemed a bit extravagant, Ye Jia wasn't worried at all.
Wasn't there still the vast Buyin family's assets just sitting there?
A hundred thousand spent would return sooner or later.
It was merely a matter of transferring from one hand to another.
"Ye Jia, look over there."
Qiu Li leaned into Ye Jia's ear and whispered, then pointed a finger in a direction.
Ye Jia followed the direction and saw the person Qiu Li pointed to, his gaze shifting.
"Gordon Abner... a cadre of the Buyin family!"
Intelligence indicated that Gordon Abner was an elite core member of the Buyin family. He had once slain a great pirate with a bounty of 48 million Berries, possessing extraordinary strength.
But this man had a major flaw: he was a lecher.
A place like the Red Woman's House, Gordon Abner was a daily regular. If he didn't show up one day, it meant he had definitely taken on a mission, ordered to eliminate an enemy.
With a thick beard, a burly and bulging physique, several scantily clad beauties embraced him, his large hands constantly wandering over them, touching them up without a care for anyone else.
"It's the first auction for the headliner today, so it's not strange for him to be here."
Ye Jia grinned. "It's also a good opportunity to see what kind of strength the Buyin family's cadres possess."
After cultivating for so long, Ye Jia hadn't fully tested the extent of his advanced strength.
The core elites of the Buyin family... what a perfect touchstone?
There were also many other nobles from Barbaristan present.
These nobles were all affiliated with the Buyin family, becoming an asset to Delong, heavily exploiting the common people of Barbaristan.
Don't let Barbaristan's small size fool you. As a necessary route on the Grand Line, there was a lot of profit to be made. Being able to control a large portion of the economy here was an extraordinary feat.
From this, one could see how terrifying the Buyin family's influence was in Barbaristan.
"They're here! They're here!"
"Silk Qingluo has appeared!"
"So beautiful! No one is going to take Silk Qingluo's first time from me tonight... I've claimed it!"
At this moment, the hall suddenly stirred.
Many nobles' eyes shone, staring longingly at a graceful figure appearing on the second floor.
Ye Jia and Qiu Li, hearing the commotion, also looked up.
At this sight, even the two of them were involuntarily captivated by that enchanting figure.
"So beautiful... That figure, that face, simply more perfect than Angelina Jolie!"
Angelina Jolie was Ye Jia's dream goddess, unparalleled until now.
However, a woman who surpassed Angelina Jolie had appeared!
It was none other than that flowing, ethereal figure slowly moving on the second floor!
A devilish figure, a full physique.
A face as exquisite as porcelain, more beautiful than a painting. She wore a delicate red headpiece and a long red dress that trailed on the ground, advancing with her every step.
"This is Silk Qingluo, the headliner of the Red Woman's House? At sixteen, she has the youthful face of a budding maiden, the vitality of a twenty-year-old, the charm of a thirty-year-old, the grace of a forty-year-old... No wonder so many people are crazy about her!"
Ye Jia was amazed by Silk Qingluo.
Even someone with his strong willpower was attracted by Silk Qingluo. The other nobles, who were originally here for Silk Qingluo, screamed frantically, their eyes glowing green like wolves, eager to pounce and devour Silk Qingluo.
Gordon Abner was no exception.
Upon seeing Silk Qingluo, the beauties beside him instantly paled in comparison. He himself seemed mesmerized, completely lost in Silk Qingluo's beauty.
He roughly pushed away the beauties beside him, swallowing hard.
"She's mine... She's mine!"
Gordon Abner let out a low growl, his eyes filled with longing.
As Silk Qingluo made her entrance, the scene almost descended into madness.
The enormous commotion drew out many who were "doing business." Upon seeing Silk Qingluo, they no longer wished to continue what they were doing. Their eyes stared fixedly, and saliva dripped everywhere.
"Ladies and gentlemen! This is Silk Qingluo, the headliner of our Red Woman's House!"
The madam walked onto the stage. Seeing the men below, their eyes red, shouting and screaming madly for Silk Qingluo, she knew she would make a huge profit today. The smile on her face grew even more radiant.
"Silk Qingluo has been favored by many old patrons since two years ago. But everyone knows the rules of the Red Woman's House. A peerless beauty like Silk Qingluo, with her figure, looks, artistic talent, and exceptional skills in bed... Therefore, before she comes of age, she will not be defiled!"
The madam said with a smile, "Today, Silk Qingluo has come of age. Your two-year-long wish can finally be fulfilled! I'm sure I don't need to say more; you all understand the rules, right?"
"Silk Qingluo will only serve one person tonight. Her first time will only be given to the one who values her most, loves her most, and is most willing to spend money on her. If you want this opportunity, ladies and gentlemen, you must seize it! Miss tonight, and there will never be another chance!"
The madam's words made the guests below even more frantic.
Many people were already impatiently urging the madam to stop talking and start the auction directly.
It was clear that many people tonight were here specifically for Silk Qingluo, and they were excited and determined, obviously having made full preparations.
"Alright! Since all esteemed guests are already impatient, we will invite Silk Qingluo to perform a song for us. In the melodious music, her final destination will be decided!"
At the madam's signal, Silk Qingluo slowly walked to the center of the stage and gently sat down.
Taking a delicate red harp, Silk Qingluo lightly plucked the strings, producing melodious sounds.
"Bidding starts now, starting price, one hundred thousand Beri!"
The madam shouted.
One hundred thousand Beri for a woman's first time. This deal was not profitable anywhere.
But for Silk Qingluo, the headliner of the Red Woman's House, one hundred thousand Beri was just the lowest starting price.
"Two hundred thousand Beri!"
As soon as the madam's voice fell, a guest impatiently started bidding.
"Three hundred thousand Beri!"
"Five hundred thousand Beri!"
"I bid one million Beri!"
"..."
The price soared frantically.
Ye Jia was also slightly surprised. Although Silk Qingluo was perfect, beautiful and with a devilish figure, it was only for one night. How could the price be so high?
What he didn't know was that these guests wanted not only Silk Qingluo but also the prestige.
Being able to win the first time of the headliner in the largest Red Woman's House in Barbaristan, a place where every inch of land was precious, this honor was particularly sought after in Barbaristan.
Whoever got it, after tonight, would be considered a celebrity in Barbaristan!
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