When she walked out of the Cecilia Merchant Guild’s door, the sky was already nearing dusk. Reapplying the 【Dominion of the Fox Mask】, Miss priestess, now in disguise, hesitated on the street for a while.

Ultimately, she did not head towards the hotel where her companions were staying but chose a completely different direction.

She did not go to the private castle of the Summerfield family, nor the temples in Bright Light City. Taking advantage of the time separated from her companions, which made her less noticeable, Violet intended to investigate something she had been concerned about for a long time.

Although Bright Light City is one of the top capitals in the Holy Empire, its layout does not differ much from most cities in the Human United Kingdom.

After all, even as a multi-racial country, the number of humans in the Holy Empire still holds an absolute majority, accounting for at least half of the population.

Therefore, the common language of the Human United Kingdom is also widely spoken here, and the architectural styles share many similarities, lacking the uniquely suspended structures seen in the Azure Sky Kingdom.

Walking along the wide road that could accommodate several carriages side by side, and navigating through the bustling city network, the white fox lady finally arrived at an antique building. Although it occupied a large area, its overall layout appeared particularly delicate and exquisite.

On the wooden plaque above the main entrance, the vigorous black characters of “Spirit Veil Merchant Guild” were written with a bold stroke.

At the entrance, two young human men, dressed lightly despite the cold winter and unarmed but clearly not ordinary individuals, stood like gatekeepers on either side. As Violet approached, one of them immediately raised his hand to stop her and politely explained.

“This lady, our sale has not yet started. It will begin in two hours. Today is a special occasion, and we are not receiving any guests for now. We apologize for the inconvenience.”

“Sale?”

Although she had expected that getting in wouldn’t be easy, the guard’s words still made the white fox lady pause slightly before she understood. It must be something similar to the Auction held by the Wings of Freedom in the Azure Sky Kingdom.

It seemed that the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild specialized in selling various rare treasures and did not deal in ordinary goods. A sale was not surprising.

However, being denied entry directly was a bit of a headache. Having made a special trip, would she have to leave empty-handed?

Thinking of this, Miss Violet decided to try again.

“I’m here to see Minglan, who should be your vice president. Is he here now? If not, meeting your president directly would also be acceptable.”

“Uh, you want to see Mr. Minglan right away? The president… is also okay?”

The guard who had stopped Violet earlier seemed at a loss for words, finding her surprising request amusing. The other guard looked her up and down with a slightly odd expression and said,

“Little girl, even if you ask us, the whereabouts of the vice president are confidential. Not only do we, the gatekeepers, not know, but even if we did, we couldn’t just tell you. You do look a bit like someone from Spirit Veil, but I’ve never seen you before. How about this, you wait at the entrance, and I’ll go in and inform the steward?”

“So troublesome…”

From a general rational perspective, the other party’s actions and attitude could be considered amicable and friendly. However, the problem was that even if the guard did go in to report, the so-called steward would probably still come out to verify her identity, and who knows how much time that would take.

Fortunately, she was prepared.

The white fox lady casually waved her hand in the air, and when she opened her palm, there was a finely crafted and peculiar pendant inside. She displayed it in front of the two guards.

“Do you recognize this?”

“Uh…?”

“What is this? A little fox? It looks quite similar to the mask on your face. Does it have any special meaning?”

“Huh?”

The priestess was dumbfounded.

Hey, hey, this is not how it was supposed to go! Didn’t Minglan say that showing this item would grant her the highest level of treatment at any Spirit Veil Merchant Guild and its branches?

Damn it, was she tricked!? That big liar! Stalker! Old relic!

Although she felt an intense embarrassment shooting straight to her head, making her want to turn around and run away immediately, luckily, the mask concealed her emotions.

The other party certainly couldn’t see Violet emotional changes. Even though the priestess could only stand there stiffly like a nail, unsure of how to respond, she didn’t actually show any sign of her embarrassment.

Seeing the girl remain silent for a long time, the two guards exchanged glances and were about to ask more questions when suddenly, a steady and elderly voice echoed from within the building.

“No wonder today’s omens were so chaotic and indistinguishable, it turns out we have an esteemed guest from Spirit Veil visiting. My apologies for the lack of proper welcome. Miss Dawn, please come in.”

Upon hearing this, the two guards’ expressions changed simultaneously. Almost instinctively, they quickly stepped aside to clear the path.

“My goodness, she really is from Spirit Veil…”

“Shh! Shut up! Do you want to get fired? Ahem, Miss, we didn’t recognize Cangyun Mountain and failed to recognize your identity earlier. Please, don’t take offense.”

“?”

What is Cangyun Mountain? I don’t think I’ve heard of this place…

Watching the two guards suddenly change their attitude as if performing a double act, Violet felt puzzled. She understood that it was undoubtedly because of the elderly voice that had just spoken. Nonetheless, being able to enter smoothly was a good outcome.

Let’s see who this esteemed person inside really is.

Passing through the two peculiar guards, who now stared straight ahead and didn’t dare to let their gaze linger on the white fox lady for a moment, Violet walked in slowly.

She entered the headquarters of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild, located in the western capital Bright Light, the origin of all Spirit Veil branches worldwide.

As soon as she stepped inside, a dazzling array of rare treasures, placed on wooden stands, suddenly lit up all at once. It felt like stepping into a thousand-year-old treasure trove overflowing with wealth, making her head spin and her eyes dazzle. Just trying to take in the countless colorful lights was already a challenge.

But Violet wasn’t distracted by these rare treasures, which were at least magical items. To be honest, she had seen much brighter things in the game before and was no longer impressed by such external objects.

Instead, her gaze quickly scanned the sparsely populated hall and finally focused on an elderly white-haired man holding an ancient abacus not far away.

This man truly embodied the phrase “immortal-like,” with his flowing white hair neatly gathered at the back of his head with a long hairpin, and his long, well-groomed white beard reflecting a radiant glow amidst the colorful treasures. Despite his old age, he stood tall with a steady and elegant demeanor, making a strong impression at first glance.

Most peculiarly, the old man’s eyes were not exposed but wrapped in a light-blocking black cloth, making it seem like he couldn’t see. However, as soon as Violet directed her gaze toward him, he seemed to sense it and smiled in acknowledgment.

“Miss Dawn, I have been waiting for you for some time. I have long heard that the 【Fox Spirit Shrine Maiden】 can communicate with the revered deity 【Divine Fox】, possessing abilities beyond ordinary comprehension. Seeing you today, it is indeed extraordinary.”

Staring at his eyes, completely covered by the black cloth, Violet frowned slightly and said, “Did Minglan tell you my name? Where has he gone? And who are you?”

The old man raised his hand slightly, and the colorful treasures around them immediately dimmed, restoring the normal environment. He nodded and said, “My name has been erased as the price for knowing heavenly secrets. Miss Dawn can call me the 【Diviner】. I currently serve as the president of the Spirit Veil Merchant Guild. I look forward to your guidance.”