klisemfg Chapter 406 Picking up the leaks
Chapter 406 Picking up the leaks
"..."
The woman in the center of the hall was in a dilemma for a moment. This phoenix egg was added temporarily, and no one could and would be able to verify its authenticity. After all, even the existence of a mythical beast like the phoenix in the Qingluan Continent was still debatable.
Just when the woman was feeling helpless and was about to let the item go unsold, the plaque on the third private room on the seventh floor suddenly changed.
"100 Spiritual Stones, is there anything higher?"
The corners of the woman's mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly, with a hint of neither laughter nor tears.
On the top floor, in private room number one.
"Senior sister's quote is really fierce."
Lin Chuan looked helpless and shook his head slightly.
"Too low? Then I'll help you raise it a little higher."
Li Yuehao raised her wrist slightly, as if to make a bid, but was stopped by Lin Chuan.
"As a family, no matter how high we raise our hands, it still ends up pouring from the left hand to the right hand."
Lin Chuan smiled and shook his head, "Besides, I was planning to give the Phoenix Egg to Senior Sister."
Center of the hall.
The woman cleared her throat and scanned the room, "Since no one is willing to bid further..."
She paused slightly, her slender fingers subconsciously touching the token at her waist, and then decisively announced: "Then this phoenix egg has been successfully auctioned for a hundred spirit stones.
As soon as he finished speaking, the small group of people at the table who had troubled expressions immediately relaxed their brows.
"I was so scared! I was worried it might really be a phoenix egg, and that the guy on the seventh floor got it for free."
"I really got lucky. It's more painful than killing me."
"Don't worry, it's auctioned off for just 100 spirit stones, what good can it possibly be?"
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7th Floor, Private Room 3
"Ying'er, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
Xu Hanyi rubbed Jiang Wanying's head and asked softly.
In her opinion, if the phoenix egg was real, the outrageousness of this matter would be no different from buying the Qingluan Holy Land with a hundred spirit stones.
"Shouldn't...?"
Jiang Wanying's tone was filled with a strong sense of insecurity. After all, she just had an inexplicable movement in her heart at that time, and had a vague intuition that this egg was definitely not an ordinary thing.
But this feeling could hardly give her enough confidence to confirm her own judgment.
If the other party didn't know that it was a phoenix egg and sold it to her for 100 spirit stones, she might still think that she had found a bargain, but the other party knew that it was a phoenix egg and still sold it to her for 100 spirit stones, so it was basically certain that she was being ripped off.
"It's just a hundred spirit stones. Consider it a good deed for the day." Xu Hanyi said softly and comforted him in a gentle tone.
"Okay, but eggs this big are really rare. When we get back, I'll make egg custard for Master and Achuan!"
Jiang Wanying said excitedly with anticipation in her eyes.
"..."
Xu Hanyi's mouth twitched slightly, and after a pause, he said, "Since it's rare, it's better to cherish it. Let Chuan'er make the egg custard and other things."
"Master, do you dislike the food I cooked?"
Jiang Wanying pouted and looked at Xu Hanyi with grievance.
"Tell me yourself, in all the time you've been with me, how many inn kitchens have you burned down?"
Xu Hanyi raised his hand and tapped Jiang Wanying's head gently, his tone full of helplessness.
"Only... eight families..."
Jiang Wanying lowered her head unconsciously, her eyes full of guilt.
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"This auction ends here. Guests who have won treasures please follow me to Yibao Building to hand them in."
As the last treasure was sold under the hammer, the crowd began to disperse one after another. However, there were some people with other thoughts who secretly locked their eyes on those who were heading to Yibao Tower.
"Mr. Fu, Qinglian Water can only be mine. Do you understand?"
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Top floor, private room number one.
"Sir, this is the treasure you are auctioning."
Qiu Kuanbu came over and handed over an open brocade box.
Inside the brocade box, a small black stone lay quietly, looking particularly special against the backdrop of the brocade inside the box.
"This is 300 million spirit stones."
Li Yue looked calm as she took out the storage bag she had prepared long ago.
"The owner of the building has instructed that all of the young master's expenses will be borne by her."
Qiu bowed slightly, his voice soft and gentle.
"Normally, there would be no difference between her and me, but this time I've raised the price so high, how can I still let her buy it?"
Li Yue frowned slightly, her tone firm.
"This……"
A trace of embarrassment flashed across Qiu's face, and he didn't know how to answer for a moment.
"Be obedient and accept it."
Lin Chuan looked at Qiu gently, a faint smile on his lips, "Go back and tell Qingshu that I will miss her."
"..."
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely pass on your message."
Qiu reached out to take the storage bag and bowed slightly.
"Sister Li, let's go back quickly while Master is still here."
Lin Chuan put the mask back on his face, then took Li Yue's hand and walked out the door.
"You still remember to go back? I thought you weren't worried at all."
Li Yue gave Lin Chuan a cold look. Although she was still wearing a veil, her coquettish expression was still beautiful.
"Please wait a moment, sir."
Just as Lin Chuan was about to step out of the private room, Qiu's soft but clear voice suddenly came from behind him.
"what happened?"
Lin Chuan paused, turned around slowly, and a hint of confusion appeared on his face.
"This is the snack I made for you and this senior. You and I can try it during our free time on the journey."
Qiu lowered his head, holding two exquisite food boxes steadily in his hands, and spoke in a gentle and sincere tone.
"Calling me senior is so unpleasant. If you don't mind, you can call me sister from now on."
Li Yue smiled and reached out to take the food box.
"elder sister."
Qiu bowed slightly, his voice soft and gentle.
"My Tianyao Peak is in need of someone who can make pastries. Why don't you come to my place? I'll give you double the offerings, and most importantly, you can see your son every day."
Li Yue blinked, her eyes full of mischief.
"..."
Qiu's head drooped lower and lower, her inky black hair scattered wildly, almost covering most of her face, making it impossible to see what her expression was at the moment.
"Sister Li, it's time for us to go."
Lin Chuan seemed to be keenly aware of Qiu's discomfort, and naturally pulled Li Yue to his side.
Then, he turned slightly to Qiu and said in a gentle voice, "Thank you for the snacks. When you have the chance, please try my cooking."
After saying that, Lin Chuan didn't linger any longer. He gently took Li Yue's hand and walked out of the private room.
After a long time, Qiu slowly raised his head and looked straight at the door where there was no one.
"If I had known this earlier, I wouldn't have been so curious..."
Her voice was low, as if she was muttering to herself, or sighing.
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