Despite Jun Ronghua's whining, Jun Tianyun didn't took her along with him to the auction. Maria accompanied Jun Tianyun to the auction, as she knew more about these things.
" This is not fair! This is totally not fair"
Jun Ronghua threw a tantrum when Jun Tianyun took Maria with him. " Why can she go with you but not me?"
" Coul-Could it be..." Jun Ronghua gasped as she looked at Maria. " You have fallen for Maria?"
" Hmm, You have so many girls with you. Maybe you got bored with girls of Xia Country and want to change taste?"
" I mean, Maria is such a beautiful venetian beauty, her figure is slim, with auburn hair and busty chest..."
" Young Miss! What are you talking about !?"
Maria's expression changed when she heard Jun Ronghua.
" I mean..."
Jun Ronghua's face was sour as she wanted to say more. However, Maria rushed to her and closed her mouth with her palm.
" Young Master, Please get ready ready. I shall join you shortly."
Jun Tianyun nodded as he left hurriedly. After all, he didn't want to deal with Jun Ronghua right now.
Not long after, he got ready and looked himself in the mirror. ' Not bad, Jonathan. You look handsome as always.'
When he got down, Jun Tianyun saw Maria was waiting for him. For her, she wore a sleeveless black gown, with a matching necklace. Despite a medium cut V neck, her bountiful breasts were outlined by the dress perfectly.
" You look stunning, Sister Maria." Jun Tianyun smiled. " Guess someone going to make men's heads turn today's evening."
" Oh, You flatter me too much, Young Master." Maria pursed her lips. " Isn't it supposed to be you who is popular among ladies?"
" I would take that."
Weaning a light leather colored suit with an expensive wristwatch, Jun Tianyun crossed his arms with Maria. " Shall we go?"
Maria's cheek turned red a bit as she looked away, giving an answer in a small voice. " Of course, Let's...go."
Sunshine Auction is one of the better auction houses in San Atlantis City. It's the place where one can purchase many regional and international treasures.
As Jun Tianyun and Maria arrived there, they received special VIP treatment from the auction house.
" So actually, What's our identity here? Like our backing?" Jun Tianyun sat beside Maria as he asked her.
" The Veneto Family operates under the Fleur De Royale Company. The Seawind Corp is one of its branch." Maria explained. " In the San Atlantis City, our influence is still within the top five, if not the top."
" Here, always keep this with you."
Jun Tianyun was curious as he received a pocket watch from Maria. " What's this? Some sort of identification token?"
" Yes, It is. There are only five of them in the entire world. Each made with a special method so there is no worry about forgery." Maria replied with a smile.
" With this, you can easily use any resources of Veneto Family or Dark Phoenix Guild. I have already informed everyone about this sixth pocket watch."
" Haha, You are truly resourceful, Sister Maria." Jun Tianyun nodded. " I shall keep it with me."
" Ah, Look, The auction is starting." Maria pointed at the auction.
" Ladies and gentlemen, Welcome to the Sunshine Auction." A man walked out holding a black cane with a diamond top.
" Today, We got quite some quality items in our hand. So, Are you ready to open your wallet and take some of the best treasures with you?"
" Then here comes the first item, A piece of modern art by Cicasso!"
" Ah, Miss, How are you? Are you feeling well?"
Cecile's eyes brightened as she introduced Jun Tianyun to her mother.
" Mom, Remember him? He is Johnathan. He is the..."
" Oh, Of course I remember him." The lady's eyes shone as she looked at Jun Tianyun.
" How could I forget my savior?"
" Ugh, And now you are bidding against him." Cecile pouted.
" Oh...Oh my, That's pretty...rude I guess?" The lady was startled. " I suddenly had a strange urge to purchase that bracelet. If I knew it was Johnathan who was bidding, I wouldn't have bid."
" That's alright, Miss." Jun Tianyun smiled. " It's an auction after all."
" However, Your complexion looks good. I believe you have been recovering well?"
" Indeed, Thanks to you, I have been well." Cecile's mother sighed. " No more nightmares or depressing episodes. It's truly terrifying to think someone would curse me."
However, As they were talking, they suddenly heard clamor from the other side.
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*BOOM! BOOM!*
Three flashbangs flashed in the room, making everyone blinded for a few moments. Smoke filled the room as there were sounds of gunshots.
" Everyone! Get down!"\\
A group of masked men rushed inside as they pointed the gun at everyone.
" If you value your life, Get down!"
Screams echoed through the banquet as the guests tried to escape. However, the gate was guarded by two masked men, who were holding guns too.
" Damn it! You bastards!"
A group of guards rushed forward, trying to take down the robbers. However, The robbers simply pointed a device at them as it created a high pitch noise.
*SCREEEEECH!*
" Arrgh! My ears!"
" My head...Ugh! It's...Buzzing!"
The robbers moved, quickly subduing the guards. They pulled out jet injector and made the guards fall asleep.
" Now hand over the treasures and money, Else we will kill you all!"
A man wearing a demon mask walked forward as he pointed his gun at the crowd.
" Hmm, Using sonic blast to disorient metahuman guards, how efficient." Jun Tianyun chuckled.
" Young Master is kneen." Maria nodded.
" Not to mention, the smoke gas is actually a type of suppression, which would make metahumans and mutant ability suppress."
" Damn it! You bastards!"
Jun Tianyun looked at the side as he saw Barry was getting ready.
' Heh, So this was for you, huh?