After sharing his story with Irine Paul felt a lot lighter, like a weight had been lifted from his mind.
He was also surprised by shedding tears for the first time since his family got killed.
Irine on the other hand was partially glad that he shared his past with her.
Thanks to that she now understood him a lot better.
But she also regretted prying into his past as the story was not pleasant and seeing him shed tears while speaking made her heart each for him.
It also explained why he was so accustomed to this world and why he didn't behave like a teenager should.
The days passed by one after the other and soon it was a day of the auction.
During this time Fei Fei leveled up once to her great happiness and she was also nearing another level up.
Anna went up fourteen levels which brought her to level 55 and she started to notice changes in not only her strength but also her body.
Paul on the other hand increased both his cultivations by seven levels during this time and quite a bit of it was thanks to cultivating with Fei Fei whenever she ran out of Yang Qi or when they simply wanted to have some fun.
But their sessions were much more than just sex and cultivation.
Fei Fei used every opportunity to teach Paul how to please a woman and also introduced him to many aspects of dual cultivation.
After each session, he would gain more experience and she was happy with his progress since he seemed to be very talented in dual cultivation.
It also helped a lot when Irine made some of the underwear that Fei Fei loved from the first moment she wore the first set.
She had a hard time understanding why women would not like it since it was more comfortable than what was used in this world and also made her look much sexier.
Not to mention that her big breasts were doing quite a number on her back and thanks to the Bra she now wore that problem was solved.
Also during this time, They all studied in some field that they chose, Paul continued his studies in Alchemy and medicine, Anna, on the other hand, discovered that she was more interested in learning about all sorts of treasures and how to apprise them.
Fei Fei also wanted to learn something new and asked Irine to mentor her while she learned to sew.
Thanks to all the activities they barely even noticed when the week was almost up and tonight they would attend the auction.
Paul rented a cartridge for the night along with the driver just like the last time he went to the auction, he hoped however that this time there would be no nasty surprise waiting for them when they returned.
Anna wore the dress he bought for her for special occasions while Fei Fei had her own and both of them looked stunning while wearing them along with some accessories.
Irina and Natalie would be staying in the mansion as the invitation was only for the three of them.
The letter stated that they had to arrive at the auction site before dusk so they left earlier as it was on the other side of the city.
-Do you think we will be able to find some good servants at the auction?
Anna asked.
-Who knows, but I hope so.
The slaves at the auction are always the best that the merchants have to offer.
But that doesn't mean that we will find what we are looking for.
Paul answered.
-If we don't then we can just go to the slave market tomorrow and find some that suit our needs.
Fei Fei said.
She had the most experience with the auction as she often bought girls for her brothel that way.
-That is our plan if we can't find anyone at the auction or if there are not enough of them.
Paul said nodding.
Soon they arrived at the auction and after showing their invitation they were led to a private room.
-The auction will start shortly, If you need anything just ring the bell.
The servant girl that brought them there said and left.
All three of them took their places and patiently waited while sipping tea.
The auction house was filling up slowly but that gave Paul and the ladies time to asses who was who at least from the less rich or influential families.
They got the private room just because the mansion's owner's husband was the one to send the invitations and she told him that they were rich people most likely from an influential family.
Around half an hour after they arrived the main host took the stand.
-Welcome distinguished guests, As always it's a pleasure to see you all after two long years.
The host started his speech.
-As always I will remind everyone of the rules especially since I see a lot of new faces among you.
-In this auction, your family, background, or allegiance is not important, the only power that you have at your disposal is your money so let it do the talking.
There will be no fighting in this place and that's not a suggestion.
If you start a fight then our security will deal with you.
The slaves you will bid on and win will be available to you after the auction ends and you pay for them.
If you bid and don't have enough money to pay you will be permanently banned from attending this auction or any auction held by The Storm Wave City Merchant Association.
The host explained the rules.
-Now that, this chore is over, let's proceed to the more pleasurable part of the evening.
The host said theatrically removing the nonexistent sweat from his forehead.
This gesture was enough to make everyone chuckle.
-The first slave we have today is a fifteen-year-old beauty, she can be a maid, a cook, or even warm your bed if you so desire.
She's a virgin, with a variety of useful skills and if nothing more, she is pleasant to look at.
The host introduced the first slave while she was brought onto the stage by two servants.
The girl was indeed a beauty and her body could be described as a masterpiece.
She was brought to the stage in nothing more than a loin cloth and a piece of fabric that didn't quite cover her bountiful chest.
-Will we bid for her?
Anna asked
-No, she is just the first one and the first auction items are usually not the best they they have to offer.
Paul answered.
He was interested in the girl but not to the point that he wanted to buy her.
-The starting price for this girl is one gold coin.
The host finished the introduction and started the bidding.
Most of the attendees thought similarly to Paul so the girl was sold for ten gold coins to a young woman in one of the private rooms.
-The second Item on our list today is this seventeen-year-old slave.
He is well-built and can do hard labor, be a bodyguard, or be anything you want him to be.
Also, he has everything that is needed to satisfy any woman, not to mention that he is quite handsome as you can see.
The servants brought the young man to the stage.
Many ladies were interested the moment they saw his body as he also only had a loincloth on him.
-The bidding starts with one gold coin.
The host announced.
It didn't take long before a mature woman bought him for nine gold coins and judging from her expression and gaze full of lust, the young man was going to become her plaything.
After that, for the next hour, there was a parade of slaves on the stage each one bought for no more than two dozen gold coins.
The slaves themselves were from different backgrounds and ages ranging from ten years old which was the minimal age at which a free person could become a slave, up to their forties.
Anna could hardly believe that they were even selling children as slaves.
-Many families sell their children if they can't feed them or just to earn some quick money.
Fei Fei explained to her when the girl asked about it.
-But these children are protected, they can't become pleasure slaves and their contracts end once they become adults, so it's not all bad.
Anna could hardly believe what she just heard.
-Then tell me what will stop this old fatso that just bought this eleven-year-old girl from having his way with her in his house?
She asked.
Fei Fei looked at her strangely before bursting into laughter.
-You didn't explain it to her?
She asked Paul.
-I didn't think that it was necessary.
Paul said while chuckling himself.
-Anna, in this world if you try to force yourself on a minor or even if they agree to have sex with you, you won't survive the outcome.
I don't know why that is but if you do something like that then you will incur heaven's wrath which will manifest in the form of lightning bolts that will strike you until you are dead.
No matter who you are or how powerful you are, sooner or later you will get killed by them and as far as I know nobody has ever survived this.
The same happens if you do other things to minors so this fatso won't lay a hand on this girl if he values his life.
Paul explained.
Anna was speechless, she had no idea that such a thing was even possible not to mention implemented in this world.