The people who could come here were either rich or noble, all scions of power and influence. Around those distinguished guests who chose not to show their true faces, there were always plenty of black-clad bodyguards lurking about. However, individuals like Feng Yi, who were unaccompanied, were few and far between; after all, who wouldn't have a couple of bodyguards when stepping out of their homes?
Officially, most people were under the protection of Casadin's forces. But behind the scenes, one had to be wary of some unscrupulous fellows who didn't play by the rules. This was the largest auction house in the Village of the North Pole, where some rich but naive landowners might bid astronomical prices for goods. If one could pull off a big score here, the high risk involved could translate into immeasurable profits.
