[Chapter 21]: Fang Qingyan's "money" ability! (first update)
The largest auction in the city of Laimia is the property of the Revnor clan.
Like the Bruch clan, the Revnor clan is a group of seven royal families. On the bright side, there is a powerful and terrifying marquis, while the duke has been in retreat for thousands of years.
Fang Qingyan got off the carriage.
Looking up at this magnificent and tall building, there are people coming and going at the door, and all those who come in and out are nobles.
Civilians are not eligible to enter.
"Sir, please show your identity."
Fang Qingyan was stopped at the door.
Although the two guards were polite, their eyes were vigilant because they were very friendly towards Fang Qingyan.
"I am the steward of Count Carstein."
Fang Qingyan took out a metal plaque that symbolized his status as a steward, with the family crest of Count Carstein on it.
The two guards let go at once.
After entering, a waiter led the way. After passing through a long corridor, they came to a spacious hall, which is the auction venue.
Rows of seats are neatly arranged, with an aisle in the middle for people to walk on, and a high platform at the front.
"Sir, this is the first time I've come here, so let me tell you the rules first."
The waiter said very politely, "During the auction, you can't speak, you need to keep quiet. Bids and bids are made by raising placards. Each participant has five placards, corresponding to 500, 1000, and 5000 respectively. , 10,000 gold coins."
A very western auction style.
Fang Qingyan nodded, indicating that he understood.
The waiter handed over another black mask shaped like a bat's wings: "This is a mask, you can choose not to wear it, sir."
"Let's put it on."
He reached for it.
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After being seated, Fang Qingyan looked around without a trace.
Many people came to this auction.
There are hundreds of people, and all of them are nobles, and there are even several earl-level blood clans.
In Laimia City, the earl was considered a great nobleman, and he had his own fief and private army.
The Marquis is even more of a vassal official, and his status is extremely noble. He rarely stoops to participate in such an auction. Unless he receives news in advance, there will be something amazing and good.
…
After waiting a few more minutes.
The auction begins.
The host is a baron vampire.
"Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the Revnor family, I welcome you all…"
After the simple popularity, the first auction item was sent up.
It was a five-star magic weapon, which was photographed for a high price of 1,800 gold coins, and was finally acquired by an earl.
Fang Qingyan is not interested in magic tools, he has a better seven-star magic weapon Death Scythe.
Then the second, the third…
Finally, after the seventh auction item was put on the stage, Fang Qingyan was instantly refreshed and sat up involuntarily.
That's a coffin!
In the darkness, there are exquisite blood-colored patterns, two meters seven in length and one meter five in width, much larger than ordinary coffins, and the texture is extremely thick and mysterious.
"As you can see, this is a corpse coffin. I believe you have already felt its extraordinaryness from the production process!" The corpse coffin made by the goblin clan elders, each exquisite pattern on it is the pinnacle of art!"
"It is definitely a coffin of the highest quality. You can't buy such a high-level corpse coffin in any shop in Laemia!"
Fang Qingyan was tempted.
And he felt that the other counts and nobles at the scene were also tempted.
The level of this coffin is definitely not inferior to that of Carstein, and it may even be higher.
A good coffin is the face of the blood race!
If you have a top-level coffin, then you can show off to her very proudly when you meet a girl who is excited: My coffin is big and comfortable!
Maybe the girl will be tempted and promise to go home and roll the coffin board with you.
And a coffin with such a large internal space, you can invite two girls at one time, and hugging from left to right will not feel too crowded!
"Starting price: 1500 gold coins!"
As soon as the host finished speaking, someone immediately raised a sign to bid.
Then someone raised a placard.
A bunch of people scrambled there, you carry me and I carry you, and soon the price was pushed to a terrifying figure: 6400 gold coins!
Fang Qingyan's eyes widened.
One gold coin is enough for ordinary civilian families to live without food and clothing for half a year.
6400 gold coins is an astronomical amount, enough to fill a small box.
As a housekeeper, he knew very well that Count Carstein's tax was only about 3,000 gold coins a year.
These people are so rich…
Fang Qingyan glanced at his backpack and reconfirmed his deposit: 8926 gold coins.
Equivalent to three years of tax for an earl.
But he had no confidence that he would be able to clap his hands.
Fortunately, after the price was raised so high, the speed slowed down, and many people withdrew from the competition.
There are only two counts left to fight.
"Oh~ Earl Yarman offered 7,000 gold coins, the first time for 7,000 gold coins… OK, Count Augustine increased the price by 500, 7,500 gold coins for the first time… 7,500 gold coins for the second time…"
The host is passionate.
Fang Qingyan saw that Earl Yarman was stunned.
Immediately, he no longer hesitated, and decisively raised the sign…
"Oh my god~ Another gentleman joined the competition. He bid 8,000 gold coins, the first time for 8,000 gold coins!"
Count Augustine hesitated for a while, but raised the sign and increased the price by 500.
Fang Qingyan narrowed his eyes, he really only had 426 gold coins left!
This old man is really fierce, and he managed to get down on six or seven counts by himself. Judging by the momentum, Fang Qingyan had to be defeated.
Looks like I need to do something…
Fang Qingyan took a deep breath, his eyes flashed with a faint purple light, and he used his superpower: mind reading.
He has reached the peak of the earl, and his mental strength is much stronger than the other party.
So I successfully read Augustine's inner thoughts: Oh~ This count really has no money, damn bastard, you must not increase the price!
Fang Qingyan's eyes lit up, good guy, pretending to be full of invincibility on his face, so you are also fake?
He immediately wrote a number on the blank sign and held it high.
The host was stunned for a moment and his eyes widened: "Uh… this gentleman increased the price… 1 gold coin! Ahem, 8001 gold coins for the first time!"
Count Augustine's face darkened, he gave up directly, and withdrew from the competition cursingly.
The price was increased by one gold coin. He suspected that Fang Qingyan was deliberately raising his price, and the auction was looking for it, trying to drain his wallet.
Want me to increase the price? Huh, I don't!
"…The third time! Congratulations to this gentleman for getting a top-level coffin!"
Fang Qingyan breathed a sigh of relief.
Living in Lahmia City for so long, he felt the power of money for the first time!
Everyone present today was defeated by his "money" ability!
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