Xing’Er lifted her head and looked at Ye Liuyun with a beaming smile.
"As long as I can serve by your side, Master, I am very happy."
This was all that Xing’Er wished for.
In comparison, those ’little fairies’ from the past life truly can’t compare.
Ye Liuyun gently stroked Xing’Er’s silky hair without saying much more.
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Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Soon, the auction day arrived.
The auction was held within the bustling building, and Ye Liuyun learned that this kind of auction is organized by the bustling building every month, with different items for sale each time.
However, the items saved for the grand finale are typically rare spiritual artifacts.
Ye Liuyun was still wearing a mask, as were most of the people around, so it didn’t seem unusual.
This time, Xie Ling’Er wasn’t seen attending.
It makes sense.
With such a lively day of auction, surely there are many busy tasks.
Using a token, Ye Liuyun was led to a private seat where he could quietly wait for the auction to start.
Perhaps because it was just a small auction, it didn’t turn out as lively as Ye Liuyun had imagined.
Ye Liuyun took a brief look around before withdrawing his gaze and sitting quietly.
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Quickly, the auction began.
The first auction item was presented.
"The first item is ten supreme True Essence Pills, priced at five thousand taels. Anyone interested may bid."
True Essence Pills have efficacy for both Postnatal and Innate Martial Artists.
This Xie Clan business truly is vast; they offered this as the first item up for bid.
Ye Liuyun saw clearly.
The faint fragrance emanating from the pill indicated it indeed was of supreme quality.
There were many bidders, and soon the five thousand taels were raised to eight thousand taels.
"Eight thousand five hundred taels!"
"Eight thousand six hundred taels!"
"Nine thousand taels!"
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The subsequent voices started to diminish.
Though ten supreme True Essence Pills were good, not enough to reach ten thousand taels; the final sale price was nine thousand seven hundred taels, purchased by a sturdy man wearing a mask.
Next.
The second, third items were gradually presented.
What surprised Ye Liuyun.
Was unexpectedly there were several famous paintings, claiming to be masterpieces, yet Ye Liuyun had never heard of the names.
Of course, the key point was.
Some people actually bought them.
Ye Liuyun watched the excitement, having no intention to bid, not wanting to waste money on meaningless items.
Finally.
As the auction neared its end, what he wanted was brought up.
"The next item is a supreme magic scroll, Illusion Heart Magic, a spell that can bewilder opponents, starting at eight thousand taels!"
That’s not cheap.
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As predicted by Ye Liuyun, when the price was first announced, there was no immediate bidding.
Supreme magic scrolls are rare, but it depends on the place.
This is the Great Qian Dynasty, where people value martial arts.
Not to mention supreme magic scrolls, even ultimate magic scrolls might not attract interest.
Regarding this sudden quietness.
The bustling building’s people seemed to anticipate this, showing no surprise.
Instead, they quietly waited to see if anyone would bid; otherwise, it would pass unsold.
Ye Liuyun was about to raise his hand to bid.
Just then.
"Great, someone has bid, this guest has bid eight thousand taels!"
"Hmm?"
Someone else is interested? Ye Liuyun looked over curiously. The other person was also masked and dressed in black, wrapped even tighter than Ye Liuyun.
However!
For Ye Liuyun, who can see others’ talent attributes, such a disguise was meaningless.
Originally intending to see whose bid it was.
But with just a glance, Ye Liuyun was shocked.
"Qi Yuanliang?"
Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang!
The name beneath the disguise was indeed Southern Governor Qi Yuanliang.
Hold on, why is the Southern Governor buying a magic scroll? Ye Liuyun saw clearly that the other didn’t possess a mage’s talent; maybe it was for collecting?
Without waiting for Ye Liuyun’s thoughts, the auction voice continued.
"Eight thousand taels! Anyone else want to bid?"
First, acquire this magic scroll.
After glancing at the Southern Governor, Ye Liuyun withdrew his gaze, and promptly raised his hand.
"Eight thousand five hundred taels!"
Seeing a continued bid, the auction organizers appeared pleased.
After all, hosting such auctions, they certainly wished their items would fetch higher prices.
"Hmm?"
Qi Yuanliang also looked over with puzzlement.
He probably didn’t expect someone would bid to compete for a magic scroll. He’s attended such auctions many times, yet rarely found anyone competing over these.
Could there be others in the Imperial City practicing magic?
Briefly dismissing his doubts, Qi Yuanliang raised his hand again.
"Ten thousand taels!"
Good heavens, directly bidding ten thousand?
More pretentious than me!
No way, can’t allow someone to be more pretentious than me.
"Fifteen thousand taels."
"Seventeen thousand taels."
"Twenty thousand."
Good heavens, now many around the auction were paying attention.
Never thought a magic scroll would cause such a scramble.
After Ye Liuyun announced twenty thousand, Qi Yuanliang finally went quiet. He was just tasked with collecting magic scrolls, but he didn’t have to acquire Illusion Heart Magic specifically.
Despite having money.
Twenty thousand was already the limit for Illusion Heart Magic. Continuing the bid would seem foolish.
Ultimately.
After further glancing at Ye Liuyun’s direction, Qi Yuanliang also went quiet.
"Twenty thousand! This young master’s bid is twenty thousand, any higher offers?"
The calling continued.
But while speaking, the gaze lingered on Qi Yuanliang; hoping he’d continue bidding.
Unfortunately.
Seeing Qi Yuanliang’s silence, auction organizers sensed he wasn’t bidding anymore.
No matter, twenty thousand was already a great price.
Finally, they reluctantly struck the hammer, indicating the scroll belonged to Ye Liuyun.
After successfully acquiring the Illusion Heart Magic scroll, Ye Liuyun also calmed down.
"Why does the Southern Governor want a magic scroll?"
Now having time to ponder the matter.
First, it’s surely not for himself, as the Southern Governor doesn’t possess a mage’s talent.
Buying for someone else?
Ye Liuyun suddenly realized one thing.
Seems like he’s never known who the Southern Governor serves, or rather, who is behind him.
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