Against The Eternity Chapter 105: [104] Chapter - 62: The morning of Anshvi (Part - 2/2)

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[104] Chapter - 62: The morning of Anshvi (Part - 2/2) After some time, the area around the Trapura Auction House came into view. As always, it was crowded—far more lively than the rest of the city. Rows of shops surrounded the building, vendors calling out, cultivators moving in and out, and the constant hum of negotiation filling the air. The place was a centre of movement, wealth, and quiet competition. Anshvi slowed her steps as she approached, her gaze lifting toward the grand structure ahead. The auction house stood tall and imposing, its entrance wide, guarded, and built with an elegance that reflected both power and authority. She stopped just before the entrance for a brief moment, her expression turning firm. “No matter what… I’ll get it,” she murmured under her breath. There was no hesitation in her voice. She knew she had the means. As a guest elder of the auction house, she held a certain standing—enough to access items before they reached open bidding. But even if it came to auction… she would not let it go. Because that item was not just valuable. It was very personal to her. It was connected to something she had not forgotten. Without lingering further, she stepped forward and entered. Inside, the atmosphere changed instantly. The noise of the outside world faded, replaced by a refined and controlled environment. As Anshvi stepped inside the Trapura Auction House, the world outside seemed to fade instantly. The entrance hall unfolded before her like the grand chamber of a royal palace. The polished marble floor stretched wide and flawless, reflecting the warm golden light that descended from above. Massive pillars stood on both sides, tall and imposing, each carved with intricate patterns. On it, the ancient beasts coiled around their surface as symbols of power and prosperity. Between them, soft lantern-like spirit lamps hovered, their glow steady and refined, illuminating the hall without harshness. Above, a vast domed ceiling arched high into the air. It was layered with delicate golden engravings that shimmered faintly, as if the light itself moved across them. At the very centre hung a large chandelier formed from condensed spirit crystals, radiating a dignified brilliance that bathed the entire hall in warm light. Unlike a typical gathering space. The centre of the hall dipped slightly lower than the surrounding floor, forming a sunken seating area. Tables and cushioned chairs were arranged in a circular pattern below, where guests sat calmly. Some were conversing in low voices, others quietly observing. It was a place meant for waiting and negotiation, not for the auction itself. At the far end of the hall, beyond the seating area. A wide passage led deeper into the building—toward where the actual auction would take place, hidden from immediate view. She didn’t stop there. Without any hesitation, she moved toward the staircase at the far end of the hall. The stairs curved upward along the wall. It was leading to the upper level where private dealings and management affairs were handled, and also VIP rooms for VIP peoples. Her steps remained light and steady as she ascended. Reaching the upper level, she stepped onto a long balcony that overlooked the hall below. From here, the entire entrance space was visible—the arrangement of tables, the quiet movements, the subtle tension between buyers. She walked along the balcony. As she walked, her gaze drifted downward for a moment, and then it paused. A group of cultivators sat together below, their presence distinct from the rest. They were the disciples of the Falling Leaf Sect. She hadn’t noticed them earlier. Her eyes lingered just briefly. Among them, one stood out immediately. He had a presence sharper and heavier than the others. ‘A five-star Grandmaster Warrior…’ A small thought crossed her mind. ‘What is someone like that doing here…?’ But she didn’t think too much and turned her gaze forward again. Whatever their purpose was, it didn’t concern her ri