If he were to accept his goods and place them to be auctioned off right away, he was very certain that the fame of their auction house would soar to an unprecedented height in one night.
And perhaps when his superior came to know of this he wouldn't be punished or reprimanded and instead be rewarded.
This whole idea was very tempting to the man and now he was completely willing to cooperate with them.
"Young Master, are you sure you want to auction this off?" asked the man in charge of registration after some hesitation to make sure Jiang Ying Yue wouldn't regret her decision afterward, otherwise, it would be a huge problem for him.
Even though he would be very willing to accept the goods and place them for auction right away, he still had to ascertain the matter and make sure everything was in its place.
After all, no person in their right mind would be willing to part with such rare treasures in their hands for just some measly money.
Maybe after a while, the young man would regret his decision and come back knocking on their door to get his things back. And If things were to progress in that direction then he wouldn't be able to explain to his superiors even if he were given a hundred years.
Contrary to the man's worries, Jiang Ying Yue looked at ease and didn't even blink as she nodded firmly, " Yes."
" All of them?" the man asked again.
" Hmm." To which Jiang Ying Yue grunted nonchalantly.
This time, the person didn't wait anymore, his hands swooped through the air and landed on that ugly-looking sac in that very instant. He was overjoyed.
Elder Mo, on the side, let out a regretful sigh upon seeing that his Grandmaster seemed very firm on his decision. He found it a pity for his Grandmaster to give away those high-grade cores just like that.
However, the rest of the people in the hall still looked dumbfounded, then, suddenly the stroll Jiang Ying Yue was talking about the last time they met in the mountain.
We're all these cores yield of that stroll?....
Throughout the procedure, Jiang Ying Yue didn't even bat an eye and even completely ignored the repeated system prompt that kept ringing in her mind advising her to use the cores the redeem the bonus package.
" Alright, alright, stop ranting!" Jiang Ying Yue scratched her ear in irritation and said, " These are not all, I have more with me. So, you don't have to worry about your share."
System:"....." ' What does she mean by "don't worry about your share"?!'
It had advised the host out of 'pure' intention, yet the host made it sound like it was a glutton.
The system felt wrong but didn't dare voice out its discontentment.
Hmmm....serving a master with an unpredictable was also very tiring!
" Here, this one as well." Jiang Ying Yue took out a small porcelain bottle and placed it on the table after the person was done assessing the beast cores.
" Xiao You, is it your special ointment?" Tian Shan craned his beck and glanced at the bottle in surprise.
" Yes "
" Do you want to sell it?"
" Hmm, I am in urgent need of money."
"...."
' Someone carrying so many treasures on her was still lacking money?!...'
People couldn't believe it, they all gaped in befuddlement.
Maybe playing poor was also kind of a hobby. Weren't they doing exactly the same?....
Tian Shan mused secretly while coming to this conclusion.
Then, after a light awkward cough, he stated his purpose, " Xiao You, if you need money why not sell it to me?.... And sure you are free to decide on the price, I won't negotiate." Tian Shan even added.
This ointment was super effective, even using it in small amounts could stop heavy bleeding and even prevent the wound from festering.
He had been eyeing it for a while, and now that he finally had a chance, how could he let it escape?!
The people behind him were the same. They turned anxious when they saw that Tian Shan had already made his move.
It was an undeniable fact that their friendship and partnership were even more solid than rock even when faced with life-threatening dangers. However, when it comes to a time like this they all had their priorities set.
Yuan Fang moved his lips awkwardly trying to find a way to steal the deal.
While Xiang QingLing, who shared a good relationship with Jiang Ying Yue didn't have so many qualms.
" Ah Shan, don't forget you are a man?" Tian Shan was suddenly scolded and reminded of his status as a man.
' I know am a man, so what?'
Tian Shan was confused he couldn't figure out what Xiang QingLing wanted to express until...
" Since you are a man, you should act like a gentleman and not compete with a lady." Xiang QingLing still had an aloof look on her face, not at all appearing like someone who was so insidious and petty.
In a roundabout manner, she just warned all the guys to present that they'd better not compete with her if they still want to keep their man's dignity.
The two men who were willing to fight to death choked immediately.
This status of man was something that sometimes brought both advantages and disadvantages.
So, in the meanwhile, the two guys were trying hard to find words to refute her. A person who was unrestrained by all these mortal rules jumped up.
" Grandmaster, sell it to me, I don't care about this mere dignity of a man. I am old anyway." Elder Mo was quick.
However, Xiang QingLing wasn't someone who'd give up so easily. Although she was stunned by Elder Mo's boundless shamelessness, she couldn't help reporting, " Although you are old, you are still a man, aren't you? Elder Mo, a person of your status shouldn't act like this." She was clearly reminding him of his status as an Elder of Lan Quan and telling him to act with some dignity, not stooping low to fight with a young lady like herself.
Regardless, of her all efforts Xiang QingLing still lost the battle in the end because she failed to realize Elder Mo's extent of shamelessness.
" Hmph, I didn't even sire a son till this old age, how can you be sure I am man? Move away, this ointment is mine!" Elder Mo declared his sovereignty.
However, the people present no longer had the mind to care about the ointment. Elder Mo's statement gave them a huge shock.
Was....this guy for real?!
The air turned terrifying silent and awkward in that instant.
" Cough, cough." Jiang Ying Yue gave a light cough trying to ease the situation before turning to Elder Mo, " Here you can have it, you don't need to pay."
Jiang Ying Yue took a handful of identical bottles and gave them each.
" This is present to you, so you don't need to pay."
They all stared blankly at the bottles in their hands, before looking up at the boy before them.
This was a precious thing and she gave it to them just like that?.....then what the h*ll were they fighting for?!
Someone suddenly found their voice couldn't help saying, " Xiao You, you can't just take it like this, this ointment is very precious, we must pay for it!" They wanted it but they didn't want to take it for free.
But Jiang Ying Yue wasn't someone who'd go back on she's decided, " It's okay, it's only some ointment. There's no need to make so much fuss about it." Her voice was, as usual, lazy but from her eyes, one could see she is unyielding.
She refused their offer to pay money.
Since she refused it again and again it would look good if kept forcing. Since it was her goodwill towards them, they would simply note it silently in their hearts and repay it in the future.
Eventually, the procedure of registration was settled and they headed back to the main hall where the auction was taking place.
Since it was his territory, Elder Mo played his role as a good host and brought them to his private box on the second floor.
All the guests took their seats.
And not long after the long-awaited auction finally commenced.
A charming lady, with a voluptuous figure and enchanting face, walked up the stage and greeted the audience before commencing the auction officially.
Amidst the cheers of the masses, one after one she auctioned items with detailed descriptions.
Her amorous eyes glinted playfully and her voice was sweet as nectar, commanding the complete attention of the audience.
However, Jiang Ying Yue and the rest didn't look that interested, they were just watching.
Occasionally, when a few of them grew too bored they place a bid in passing. If they could acquire the items at a desirable price then it was good, however, if the price exceeded that limit they would immediately give up on it.
Indeed truly rich people were the true cheapstake. Because they knew the true value of the money.
Anyway, Tian Shan and others didn't lack anything, they just came out for a stroll.
On the other hand, Hu Meilin and Qin Xiao each bought a set of weapons.
When the auction was nearing the end, Jiang Ying Yue finally found something interesting--it was a medium-grade alchemy furnace, the one she had been looking for. The alchemy furnaces were divided into three grades--low, medium, and high. A high-grade furnace was usually very rarely found, so only Alchemists who had some status and connections could afford them in this backwater place.
she didn't know how it was on the Mainland, however, here this item was undoubtedly a treasure.
Previously, when she was looking to buy one but the shop only sold low ones. So, in the end, she gave up.
Now, that she finally encountered one, she must have it. Although it wasn't a high-grade furnace Jiang Ying Yue thought that it was better than nothing.
Jiang Ying Yue was determined to have it prepared to win the bid.
However, as soon as starting bid of the item was placed the faint smile tugging on her lips disappeared.
Since a medium-grade alchemy furnace was also a considerably rare item, the auction house decided to use 'spirit stones' for bidding.
" Spirit stones?..." Jiang Ying Yue frowned slightly and then narrowed her eyes, vaguely remembering the person at the registration desk mentioned during registration.
Not only herself but the other two girls also grew curious.
" It's a form of currency mostly used in the mainland. When you go to the Mainland you have to use it instead of gold, silver, or copper to buy anything." Xiang QingLing who was seated near them explained patiently.
Then she thought of something and glanced at Jiang Ying Yue, " You want to get it?"
She was talking about the furnace.
To which, Jiang Ying Yue nodded slightly. She indeed had the idea of buying it, but now.....
Jiang Ying Yue was thinking of asking Elder Mo to lend her some money it didn't manage to notice the people who had been leaning in to eavesdrop on her matters.
Thus, a battle of bids had already started among these few people before Jiang Yue could even react to it.
No one was willing to admit defeat. Yuan Fang, Xiang QingLing, Tian Shan, Tian Lan, and even Elder Mo competed against one another ruthlessly.
' What happened?....'
While these Gods flaunted their wealth, the remaining three mortals watched the show.
" 1000 spirit stones!"
" 5000 spirit stones!"
" 10000 spirit stones!"
" 15000 spirit stones!!"
" Hiss..." Someone among the audience couldn't help inhaling a deep breath.
Everyone looked incredulous. The way looked at the particular box on the second floor was so jarring as if they were staring at some prodigal fools, who had nowhere to throw their money.
" How much does this amount of spirit stones equates in terms of gold?" Someone who had never been to the Mainland and had no idea about the value of these spirit stones asked someone who looked knowledgeable in the audience.
" Hmm....one spirit stone amounts to thousand coins in terms of gold and ten thousand coins in terms of silver. Tell me aren't they fools?"
Jiang Ying Yue held her brows feeling a headache coming.
She just sat and sipped on tea after taking in a deep breath, it wasn't like she could stop them by worrying. When they lost all the money they'd naturally quit this childish game, there was no use in her worrying.
And exactly as Jiang Ying Yue had expected, by the time the bid rose to thirty thousand spirit stones Elder Mo started finding it hard to keep up.
The old man wasn't someone who loved to hoard money. He had very limited savings which were accumulated all these years. And now it was all gone in a flash...
Elder Mo couldn't stand the pressure anymore and finally decided to use his ultimate move and took the back door.
He brought out his VVIP membership card which was only allocated to the Esteemed Elders of Lan Quan and won the battle in one fell swoop.
Others denounced him for being shameless for using such an underhanded method, while the old man looked smug, grinning triumphantly, occasionally giving Jiang Ying Yue a fawning smile.
Jiang Ying Yue:"....."
If possible, Jiang Ying Yue wanted to pretend she didn't know him.