"What? Little brother, do you want that seed?" Ning Fengzhi's eyes were a little strange.
Ye Qiu's eyes flashed with surprise, 'That's actually a seed? I really couldn't tell.'
Noticing Ning Fengzhi's strange expression, Ye Qiu was a little confused. "Is there something wrong with it?"
"There's no problem, it's just been in this auction house for a month or so." Ning Fengzhi often frequented auction houses, so he had an impression of this item.
He didn't say much more, just smiled at Ye Qiu, "Maybe you can snag a bargain!"
"Haha… I hope so!"
… …
"Ladies and gentlemen! What you are looking at now is the last auction item!" The host's voice lacked its previous enthusiasm.
Many complaints came from the VIP section, and some people even stood up directly, intending to leave.
"Why are they bringing this thing out to fool people again?"
"Exactly! Isn't it just a broken seed that won't grow?"
"Heh! The bidding price dropped from 100,000 to 10,000 before, how much will it be this time? Haha…"
… …
Hearing these voices, the host was a little embarrassed.
This item had been unsold for too long; if it didn't sell this time, it could only be thrown into the warehouse to gather dust.
There was no other way. This was something the higher-ups had brought out from a dilapidated ruin with great effort, along with other items.
They couldn't figure out anything from it, so they had to put it up for auction to recoup some losses.
Ye Qiu in the VIP area hadn't expected the situation with this item to be like this. Snagging a bargain was a bit uncertain, but at least he could save some gold coins.
"Distinguished guests, although we haven't researched anything about this item, perhaps someone sitting here will be its fated owner?"
"You're fooling ghosts!"
"Didn't that person who bought it before return it?"
Another round of curses erupted.
The host dared not say anything more. The people sitting there were either rich or noble; he was just an employee, and he couldn't afford to offend them!
He quickly brought down the hammer in his hand.
Bang! "Starting bid, one thousand gold coins! The auction begins now!"
… …
The atmosphere suddenly cooled, and the host also showed a disappointed expression.
After a long while,
Drip!
Suddenly a sound rang out, and the words 'one thousand gold coins' appeared on the bidding panel!
His face lit up with joy!
Without any hesitation, he immediately shouted, seemingly afraid that others would go back on their word.
"One thousand gold coins once! One thousand gold coins twice! One thousand gold coins thrice!"
Bang! Before his words even fell, the hammer had already sealed the deal.
"Congratulations to the distinguished guest in the red area, who has acquired this item!" Finally, it was sold. The host wiped the cold sweat from his forehead. The task from above was finally completed.
"Heh! There really is a fool who would buy it," someone scoffed.
"Heh heh…" Ye Qiu chuckled softly, not expecting it to be so easy.
"Hmph! Spending money on junk!" Ning Rongrong's mocking voice came from beside him.
In response, Ye Qiu merely smiled calmly.
The auction for rare items had ended, the host had already left, and everyone was leaving one after another.
"Brother, let's go get that seed quickly!" Xiao Lan in his arms was already impatient.
"Two seniors, this junior will take his leave first!" Ye Qiu cupped his fists and bid farewell to Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo.
"Hey! What about me?" Ning Rongrong stood up, hands on her hips, displeased by Ye Qiu's disregard.
"Brother, ignore that bad elder sister, let's go," Xiao Lan tugged at Ye Qiu's clothes, ready to leave.
"You stinky girl!"
"Rongrong!"
Ning Fengzhi raised his voice, signaling her to stop talking, and looked at Ye Qiu and his sister, who had just taken a step.
But he called out to them.
"Little brother, why don't you wait in the VIP room with me? How about it?"
After a moment of silence, and having appeased the anxious Xiao Lan, he did not decline. "Then I'll trouble senior!"
Ning Fengzhi called over a waitress and instructed her to send all the items to the VIP room.
… …
In the VIP room, there was a gilded chandelier overhead, the floor was covered with carpet, and there were several beast-skin sofas. In the center, a fine red sandalwood tea table was surrounded, giving the overall style a simple yet grand feel.
Sword Douluo stood with his arms crossed, leaning against the wall by the door.
Xiao Lan had already taken off her mask and was bouncing on the sofa. When Ning Rongrong sat down, she seemed a little scared and sat down obediently on the side.
"Pfft~" Ning Rongrong covered her mouth, "Am I that scary?"
As she spoke, she reached out her 'devil's claw' to Xiao Lan, not expecting this little girl to be so cute, like a porcelain doll.
The two pulled at each other. Xiao Lan, who had been very resistant at first, after hearing something Ning Rongrong said, glanced at Ye Qiu beside her and actually threw herself into Ning Rongrong's arms.
On the other side, Ye Qiu and Ning Fengzhi were conversing.
"May I know how to address little brother?" Ning Fengzhi wore a gentle smile, easily making people feel good about him.
… … Brief exchange … …
During this brief exchange, Ning Fengzhi revealed his identity and extended an olive branch to Ye Qiu. Ye Qiu was almost swayed by the benefits he offered.
"Thank you for School Master Ning's kindness, but I don't have such thoughts for now." Ye Qiu politely declined, but he didn't completely close the door.
In his hand, he also held a token carved with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
"Brother~" At this moment, Xiao Lan threw herself into Ye Qiu's arms, tears in her eyes, and both cheeks flushed red, "The bad elder sister pinched me so hard!"
"Hey! You clearly let me pinch you willingly!" Ning Rongrong quickly explained when she saw Ye Qiu and Ning Fengzhi's gazes fall upon her.
Hearing this, Ye Qiu curiously cast a questioning glance at Xiao Lan again.
She lowered her head, as if she had done something wrong, holding her small face, "It was… it was the bad elder sister who said her family had a lot of delicious food, and she also said she would share it with Xiao Lan."
Covering his face helplessly, Ye Qiu hadn't expected that for food, she would even 'sell' her own body.
"Hahaha, little girl, if you wish to come to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you are welcome anytime. I will surely entertain you well then!"
Ning Fengzhi also couldn't help but laugh. He hadn't seen such an interesting child in a long time; she was much cuter than his own little devil.
"That's right, as long as you let me rub you two more times, I'll take you home right now!" Ning Rongrong rubbed her hands, her expression turning a little wicked. Not only was Xiao Lan's skin very smooth, but she also really liked the scent on her.
Xiao Lan's watery eyes showed some hesitation. When she noticed Ye Qiu's serious expression, she endured the pain and shook her head, "No, no, brother will buy me food, gulp!"
He didn't know if she was heartbroken or her face hurt.
After speaking, she didn't forget to swallow her saliva. He also didn't know what Ning Rongrong used to entice her.
"Brother, don't be angry." She hugged Ye Qiu's neck, rubbing her face against his.
"Alright, your tears are going to get on my face. I'll take you to see it if there's a chance." He pulled her away impatiently.
"Then it's settled!" Ning Fengzhi spoke in time, finalizing the matter.
"Knock knock!" A knock on the door sounded.
Several women brought in the items Ye Qiu and the others had purchased on trays.
Ye Qiu also received a savings card with over four million gold coins.
'A ten percent service fee, that's truly a huge profit!' He grew curious about the background of this auction house.
Seeing the brocade box containing the pitch-black seed, Xiao Lan quickly ran over and hugged it to her chest.
As if forgetting the embarrassing incident of 'selling her face' just now, she pulled Ye Qiu's hand, urging him to leave.
Although surprised by her unusual behavior, Ye Qiu still took Xiao Lan's hand and bid farewell to the three.
"School Master Ning and Senior Sword Douluo…"
"Hmm?" Ning Rongrong beside him cast a glance over, glaring at Ye Qiu.
"Uh, and Miss Ning, Ye Qiu will take his leave now!"
"Hmph! Good that you know your place!" Hearing that Ye Qiu finally acknowledged her presence, she withdrew her somewhat threatening gaze. "Little sister, remember to come find me to play then!"
Ning Fengzhi: "Hmm, then I will wait for you at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
Ye Qiu: "If there's a chance, Ye Qiu will definitely pay a visit."
For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which might become Tang San's ally in the future, Ye Qiu still needed to build a good relationship. What were a few Hidden Weapons?
As long as he had the physical object, Ye Qiu could draw the blueprints.