Chapter. 14. Auction
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It was already evening when Yuan Liong and Nalan Jieruo returned to the City Lord's Mansion.
Yuan Liong also advised Nalan Jieruo that later they would go to the auction together. Grandpa Zhou who saw the closeness between the two of them smiled happily. He also didn't ask how Yuan Liong obtained the Invitation Card to the auction.
Meanwhile, Xia Yu City's atmosphere became more lively, especially with the information that the auction house had given out. They added a list of VVIP items to be auctioned in the form of Sky Realm Condensate Pills. The auction house did not explain how they obtained this pill.
With this information, the auction house is sure to make a big profit at the auction later. Indeed the information center of the auction house is very fast in working. So in a matter of hours, this news spread throughout the South.
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That night, the Xia Yu City auction became very interesting with many invited guests and other entrants to participate. Of course, these immigrants were prominent people from the South.
Murong Qiu did not come with Yuan Liong's entourage. At this auction, Yuan Liong, Nalan Jieruo, and Grandpa Zhou went three of them, their presence in the Murong Family's entourage would only attract excessive attention like the experience during the martial arts competition the other day.
When Yuan Liong's group entered the auction house, they caught a glimpse of the Xia Yu City Main Family Patriarchs who reserved the VIP room. In this case, the auction house provides ten VIP rooms that can only be used by VIP member card users. The Main Families include VIP member card users.
The card that Manager Lei gave Yuan Liong included a VIP member card. Yuan Liong only showed the card to one of the maids, who then led them to VIP Room Number Seven.
“Young master! If you need anything just ask me, I will accompany and serve the Young Master in this room during the auction,” said the servant, then she moved to the corner of the room, standing there.
“You don't have to be shy! There are lots of chairs here. Take a seat, in one of the available chairs!” Yuan Liong's orders.
“Thank you, Young Master!” said the waiter, took a chair and led them to the corner of the room, she sat quietly in the corner there.
Yuan Liong at a glance also paid attention to the layout of this auction room. A well-organized space with comfort and assurance that there will be no interference from other rooms. From this room he could see the entire auction area later, each VIP room was close together and only limited by a stone partition arranged in such a way.
Grandpa Zhou, who had not said anything, poured the tea that had been prepared in the room. Then said, “Boy! I heard there's a rather good set of Swordsmanship Skills up for auction later, though it's not a VIP category. But … this sword skill is very compatible with the inner strength you train, I suggest you get it!”
“Junior will heed the senior's advice! Seniors heard, what kind of Swordsmanship is that?” Yuan Liong asked.
“Wind and Lightning Swordsmanship, that's the name of the Swordsmanship, it actually came from our Heavenly Dragon Sect, one of our disciples took it in the library to study, it's a shame he died in battle while on a mission, this Book of Knowledge was sold by the assassin to the auction house.” Grandpa Zhou started telling stories.
“Yes! This skill indeed in terms of name looks very great, but no one has yet succeeded in bringing out the best potential of this Swordsmanship, because the inner strength being trained is not suitable for it,” continued Grandpa Zhou.
“Actually I came to Xia Yu City to get this Book back. However, seeing your talent and inner strength, I would like you to join our Heavenly Dragon Sect, so I give this Book to you.” Grandpa Zhou closed his speech.
Touched, Yuan Liong said, “Thank you for Senior's concern and affection, Junior promises that once all this matter in Xia Yu City is over, Junior will join Senior's Sect.”
After two weeks of going through some bitter experiences, Yuan Liong is already very aware of living and achieving his ideals in the martial world. He had to become stronger not enough with Alchemy capital and cultivation.
He had to add a few more Punch Skills and Weapon Skills, so getting a second invitation from Grandpa Zhou he didn't refuse.
Nalan Jieruo unabashedly grabbed Yuan Liong's arm with a happy expression on her face. How much this girl had liked Yuan Liong, the joy that was shown through her straightforward demeanor. Yuan Liong just let Nalan Jieruo hold on to.
“Maybe it's just the admiration or love of the children's monkeys.” That's how Yuan Lion thought.
Grandpa Zhou saw that even though he smiled, he still cleared his throat a little so Yuan Liong let go of Nalan Jieruo's grip with a red face.
Meanwhile, the auction has started, An officer girl leads the auction elegantly, she introduces each item in the auction attractively.
The first round of the auction was still with items that had not caught the attention of Yuan Liong as well as the other VIP room occupants. However, there was still an uproar in the regular seats in the audience, resulting in fierce bargaining until the first round ended.
After taking a short pause, the second half opened. The officer girl who had been leading was replaced by another officer and was no less attractive in terms of appearance, beauty as well as every word.
This girl is even better at promoting auction items. With the impression of giving curiosity to the audience in the room.
Until one time the officer girl introduced a short sword made very beautiful, with a hilt in the shape of a butterfly.
“Ladies and gentlemen! Look at this sword, from its butterfly-shaped hilt, elegant length, bluish blade color, and scabbard decorated with selected jade beads. This sword is perfect for you to give as a gift to your loved ones!”
This line of words from this officer really penetrated the minds of every man present there, of course, it would drain their wealth as well.
“This sword … opens at a starting price of ten gold pieces, with an additional one for each increase in supply.” The beautiful officer opened an auction for the short sword.
Indeed, the price opened for a sword that is very suitable for use by this woman, according to the price.
Nalan Jieruo's eyes lit up brightly at the sight of the sword, she was very interested in it. But Nalan Jieruo didn't dare to convey her wish to Grandpa Zhou, Nalan Jieruo harbored the desire to own the sword in her heart.
“A very beautiful and elegant sword,” softly Nalan Jieroo.
"Yes! A very beautiful sword that drains wealth,” replied Yuan Liong with a broad smile. Yuan Liong caught a glimpse of Nalan Jieruo's sparkling eyes, eyes that reflected the desire to possess.
“Twelve gold pieces!”
“Thirteen gold pieces!”
“Fifteen gold pieces!”
“Twenty gold pieces!”
Bids sounded on almost every corner, when the offer of twenty gold pieces sounded, the bidding had stopped for a while. For a commoner's pocket size of eighteen gold pieces, the price is already very extraordinary.
“The first twenty gold pieces! The second twenty gold pieces!” The beautiful clerk started to count.
“Twenty-five gold pieces!”
The voice of the bid increase was heard again, this time from the VIP room, huh! It's from VIP room Number one.
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