If Heaven hadn't given birth to me, I would be arrogant.

Having figured it out and made up his mind, Zong Ze stopped dwelling on the issue. The key was that there was no point in dwelling on it now anyway. Nodding, the three of them walked out of the courtyard.

"The Moon-Viewing Tower is a major feature of the southern part of the city!"

On the way, Xing Lu briefly introduced the location of the auction to Zong Ze: "In the past, Wangyue Tower was the best place in the southern city. As long as you had money, you could do anything there, hehe, you know!"

Because of Han Zhixuan's presence, Xing Lu didn't speak too bluntly, but he knew that Zong Ze, as a man, would definitely understand.

"Later, because the South City became the most prosperous area in the entire Chaotic City, various auctions were held frequently, and the Moon Gazing Pavilion came into the sights of the three major sects in the South City!"

In the past, auctions would often turn into battle whenever something good appeared. At first, people would bid seriously, but auctions always stirred up anger, especially when something good came up. So auctions would basically end up as battlefields!

Later, the City Lord's Mansion intervened in the matter, putting the three sects of the South City in charge of all auctions in the South City. If any more killings for treasures occurred, the City Lord's Mansion would personally take charge of the auctions in the South City!

You see, auctions are real money-makers, how could the three sects of Nancheng possibly give that up? So the three sects got together and discussed it, and then combined all the sects and gangs in Nancheng to form a large auction house!

The auction will be held at Wangyue Tower. Anyone participating in the auction there can conceal their identity, and anyone who dares to make a move at the auction will be hunted down by all the forces in Nancheng!

“That’s a good idea!”

Zong Ze nodded: "The economy is very important for the development of a city. If we allow others to kill and rob at will during the auction, the auction will eventually have to stop!"

However, while the combined forces of all the powers in the South City are formidable, they cannot unite without restraint. Otherwise, the other districts wouldn't agree. Presumably, their protection of those participating in the auction is also limited.

"Amazing! Brilliant!"

Xing Lu gave Zong Ze a thumbs up: "The protection for participants is limited to the South City area. That is to say, no matter what treasure you win at the auction, as long as you do not leave the South District, the South District will be responsible for your safety. But if you leave the South District, the South District will not be responsible!"

"Good idea!"

Zong Ze exclaimed, "It seems the Southern District has gained a significant advantage in this regard, at least in recruiting some independent cultivators!"

"What do you mean?"

Xinglu did not understand the meaning of Zongze!

"It's very simple!"

Zong Ze explained, "If someone really receives a treasure at the auction, and if that person has a powerful backer, then that backer will definitely be responsible for their safety outside of Nancheng when they leave Nancheng!"

But what if the treasure is received by some independent cultivators? They have no backing, and they will be attacked as soon as they leave the South City. For their own safety, they can only choose to stay in the South City, where at least they will be protected by the local forces!

For the people of Nancheng, having these people stay in Nancheng means they have more opportunities to recruit this rogue cultivator than other forces. Just think, if you don't have any power, you'll stay in Nancheng after receiving the treasure.

And I happen to be part of a certain faction in the South City. I'm responsible for protecting you every day. After a while, I'll invite you to join my faction. Would you have the nerve to refuse?

At this moment, Yaobing also spoke up: "I have to say, Brother Zongze's analysis is really too insightful. Back then, I only understood these principles under the guidance of my master, but Brother Zongze thought of them all at once!"

"Hehe, Brother Yao, please don't praise me. If you keep praising me, I'll get arrogant even if I don't want to. It's not that I'm particularly smart, it's just that I have my own power, and I always think about my own power first in everything I do, which is why I can think of these things!"

Zong Ze smiled modestly!

However, it was clear that Xinglu still couldn't understand these issues: "That's not necessarily true. Anyway, you're in charge of protecting me. Even if I'm shameless enough not to join you, there's nothing you can do about it!"

"Hehe, people can always come up with a solution!"

Zong Ze waved his hand: "Let's not even talk about how shameless people like you are; they are a minority. Even if such people did appear, these forces would still have ways to deal with them!"

"What method? Tell me about it."

Xinglu's face was full of curiosity.

"You're now in my southern city, and my forces are responsible for your safety, right?"

"Correct!"

"Generally speaking, as long as my forces continue to protect you, then under normal circumstances, no one would be blind enough to directly cause you trouble, right?"

"Correct!"

"Heh, just because others don't cause you trouble doesn't mean I won't!"

A few simple words left Xing Lu completely bewildered: "You're responsible for protecting me, how could you possibly cause me trouble?"

"I am truly worried about the future of the Tianyuan Sect!"

Zong Ze looked at Xing Lu and laughed, "I'll protect you on this side, and send people to cause you trouble on the other. Every time I beat you half to death, the person in charge of protecting you will appear. Anyway, as long as you are not beaten to death, you can't say that they have failed in their duty!"

If this happens a few times, do you think you can still shamelessly persist? At that point, you'll only have two choices: leave Nancheng or come to me!

Zong Ze's analysis made Xing Lu suddenly realize: "Damn, I didn't know that until you told me! These forces are really treacherous and cunning. This is a brilliant plan to kill two birds with one stone!"

"Oh? Looks like you're starting to get it? Tell me, how do you kill two birds with one stone?"

The medicine soldier next to him asked!

"Think about it, if I were that rogue cultivator, and I insisted on staying in Nancheng, in the end, as Zong Ze said, I would only have two paths to take. At that time, whichever path I took, the force responsible for protecting me would benefit!"

By then, perhaps others who wanted to take advantage of me had already given up, because a long time had passed, but my every move was still under the watchful eyes of the force responsible for protecting me.

Perhaps once I leave the Southern District, the first people I'll face are those sent by that faction. Anyway, the area outside the Southern City is no longer under their control. If they kill me, the treasures I obtained will belong to them!

So whether I choose to leave or join that faction, that faction will ultimately benefit!

"That's right, you've finally figured it out!"

Zong Ze clapped his hands lightly: "It seems I don't need to worry about the future of Tianyuan Sect!"