My Celestial Ascension

Once Aisha left the room, Yuan turned to Anna Grace with a smile before glancing down at Little Zoe, who was still perched on his lap. With a soft smile, he gently kissed her cheeks.

"How about we order something nice to eat? I'm feeling hungry. How about you?" he asked, his voice warm and gentle.

"That sounds great! I'm hungry too. Ever since becoming a cultivator, I can eat so much more than before!" Little Zoe nodded eagerly, her bright smile lighting up her face as she anticipated the delicious food.

The Imperial Family had arranged nearly two thousand chefs to prepare meals for everyone attending the auction. Of those, two hundred were specifically assigned to cook for VIP guests, ensuring prompt service and the highest quality of cuisine. For VIPs like Yuan, the wait time for freshly prepared dishes was minimal.

Feeling a bit peckish, Yuan and Little Zoe decided it was the perfect time to indulge in some of the culinary delights available. Yuan then turned to Xi Meili and Fang Xiaoyan, smiling at them.

"What about you two? Are you hungry as well?" he asked.

"Do you even need to ask that, Hubby?" Xi Meili rolled her eyes playfully. "Of course, I'm hungry! My stomach's even making noises. Hurry up and call the servants so we can order some delicious food!"

Yuan chuckled softly and nodded before picking up the small bell on the side table. He rang it a few times, the clear chime echoing gently through the room.

Moments later, two beautiful servants entered. One carried a notebook and a menu, while the other followed with a warm, friendly smile.

"Young Master Yuan, you called for us?" one of the servants asked, her cheeks slightly flushed as she smiled sweetly at him.

"Yes," Yuan replied with a nod.

"What can we do for you all?" the other servant asked, her tone equally sweet as curiosity flickered in her eyes. She glanced around the room, noting its immaculate condition and the abundance of full wine bottles, ruling out any cleaning tasks.

"We're feeling a bit hungry, so we'd like to order some food," Yuan said, his tone laced with a hint of amusement as he noticed the servants' curious glances.

One of the servants handed the menu to Yuan and his wives with a polite smile. "Here's the menu. Please order whatever you like. His Majesty has ensured that all the dishes are complimentary for you."

Yuan and his wives took a few moments to browse through the menu. Every dish looked incredibly tempting, and after some deliberation, they ultimately decided to order everything on the menu.

After all, they had massive appetites compared to normal people, so the food wouldn't go to waste. Besides, Yuan, Xi Meili, and Emma's apprentice had enormous appetites, capable of devouring massive amounts of food without any trouble.

A few seconds later, Valeria glanced at the servants and said, "Bring us the entire menu. We're ordering everything."

"As you wish, Princess Valeria," one of the servants replied with a slightly awkward nod before they both left the room.

Once the servants were gone, Emma chuckled and looked at Valeria. "Those two girls must be wondering if we could even finish all that food… The looks on their faces said it all."

"Indeed. But we can't blame them—it is a lot of food, after all," Valeria replied with a smile before turning her gaze to Yuan.

She stood up from the sofa and gracefully settled onto his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck and planting a soft kiss on his cheek, her expression radiating affection.

Anna Grace, not one to be outdone, sat beside Yuan and hugged his arm, pulling him closer. Her ample bosom pressed against his arm, drawing a soft smile from him.

"Did you like it?" Anna Grace asked with a teasing smile, winking at him seductively as she pressed herself even closer.

"Of course I liked it," Yuan smirked, his eyes glinting with mischief. He gently pulled her face closer and captured her lips in a passionate kiss, lingering for a few moments.

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Meanwhile, in another VIP room, Aisha was fully focused on the auction.

"What's the current bid for the Legendary Spear?" she asked with a calm yet commanding tone.
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"Lady Aisha, the price of this extraordinary weapon has exceeded my expectations. VIP Room Number 3 just placed a bid of 290 million gold coins! Honestly, it's an astonishing amount," Jones immediately responded.

"I see… Well, considering it's the personal weapon of the Ancient Emperor, even 500 million gold coins seems justified," Aisha replied, her tone firm, her sharp gaze fixed on the spear displayed on the stage.

"If you put it that way, then I must agree. 500 million indeed seems reasonable for such a priceless artifact," Jones said with a soft chuckle.

He hesitated for a moment before asking, "By the way, did you manage to gather any information about Lady Anna Grace? Judging by your expression, I'd assume you uncovered something valuable."

Aisha smiled softly. "To be honest, Uncle Jones, I found out much more than I ever expected."

"I don't quite understand, Lady Aisha. Could you elaborate?" Jones asked, giving her a puzzled look.

Aisha chuckled lightly and explained, "I learned that I'm an aunt now. I have a handsome nephew and a beautiful niece—and both of them look exactly like Big Sister Anna Grace."

Upon hearing this, Jones looked at Aisha with a stunned expression. A single tear of joy escaped from his eye as he couldn't help but feel overwhelmed with happiness.

"What?! This is unbelievable! Matriarch Angela will be overjoyed when she hears about this! We must send her a letter detailing everything about our discovery!" Jones exclaimed, his voice brimming with excitement.

Seeing his exuberance, Aisha chuckled softly, shaking her head. "Hold your horses, Uncle Jones. Don't get too ahead of yourself. I haven't even told you everything yet."

Taking a deep breath, Aisha continued, "I've met my Big Sister Anna Grace. She's with them, and let me tell you—she hasn't changed one bit. She looks almost exactly the same, though she's a bit more mature now. In fact, she's more beautiful than ever, like a goddess. If the clan saw her, they'd be utterly shocked."

Her tone became more curious as she went on, "As for my nephew… he's not only incredibly handsome and charming but also seems to have quite an appetite for beautiful women. He already has more than ten stunning ladies by his side."

Jones blinked in disbelief. "More than ten…?"

Aisha nodded, a knowing smile on her face. "Yes. And each one of them is breathtakingly beautiful. Not just their looks—they exude an aura that even I can't fully comprehend. They're extraordinary."

"I see… This is quite the surprise, Lady Aisha," Jones muttered, his voice filled with astonishment.

Moments later, Aisha redirected her focus back to the auction. Her gaze locked onto the legendary spear displayed on the stage. A possessive glint shimmered in her eyes.

"340 million!" she shouted, pressing the button on the table. Instantly, the magic lamp above her VIP room lit up brightly.

A hush fell over the entire stadium as her bid echoed through the venue. All eyes turned toward her VIP room, curiosity and astonishment filling the air.

"350 million!"

The silence was broken by Elias's sharp voice, cutting through the tension.

"There's no way I'm letting go of this spear," Elias muttered to himself, a vicious grin spreading across his face as his gaze darted toward Aisha's VIP room. He was determined to find out who had dared to challenge him.

"355 million!"

Denise's voice erupted next, filled with irritation and anger. The bid had climbed far beyond his expectations, and the situation was slipping from his control.

"This is infuriating! Why can't they just let me have this treasure?! Don't they realize who I am? I'm Denise, the Young Master of the Great Drake Family! That spear should be mine!"

Inside his VIP room, Denise slammed his fists against the table in frustration, his voice reverberating with fury.

The three women accompanying him flinched at his violent outburst, their eyes wide with fear. His escalating anger and frustration were making the atmosphere in the room tense and uncomfortable.

They didn't dare utter a single word to Denise, fearing that it might provoke his anger. They knew all too well that his temper could turn violent, and he might lash out to vent his frustration. If he chose to kill them in his fury, no one would intervene or hold him accountable.

"400 million!"

Aisha's voice echoed powerfully across the stadium, breaking the silence and drawing everyone's attention once more. The audience collectively froze in shock at the audacious bid from VIP Room Number 9.

Disbelief spread through the crowd as murmurs and whispers rippled like waves. The sheer amount—400 million gold coins—was incomprehensible to most. For many, it seemed excessive to spend such an astronomical sum on a weapon, even one as extraordinary as the Ancient Emperor's legendary spear.

For a full minute, the stadium remained silent. The other bidders, even those from powerful clans and royal families, hesitated to compete at such an exorbitant price.

After observing the room for a while, Teressa, the auctioneer, decided it was time to conclude the bidding. With a graceful smile, she raised her hand, her voice melodic yet authoritative.

"Since no one has placed another bid within the past minute, the Ancient Emperor's spear—the Flaming Lion's Roar—now belongs to VIP Room Number 9! Congratulations to the bidder on winning this powerful and legendary weapon!"

Her announcement resonated through the vast stadium, causing a wave of awe and excitement. The crowd erupted into hushed whispers, marveling at the audacity of the bidder from VIP Room Number 9 and speculating about their identity.