Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Appraising Treasures
Green Cloud City, Plaza.
The staff of the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Auction House were busily setting up the auction venue.
In a few days, they would officially hold a grand auction.
The core members of the auction house were resting in a nearby villa.
“I am Wang Chengjian from the Green Cloud Sect, and I have contacted Vice President Su. Please grant me access.”
The guards near the villa were strictly on duty.
Not even a fly could hope to get in.
Wang Chengjian handed the guard captain at the gate a crystal stone, and the latter finally showed a polite expression:
“Vice President Su has already instructed us. Young Master Wang, please come in.”
Suddenly, he noticed two others behind Wang Chengjian.
His brows furrowed: “Vice President Su didn’t mention that there would be others. I dare not let them pass casually.”
Wang Chengjian, helpless, took out several more crystal stones and whispered: “This is the daughter of the Green Cloud Sect Master. Please be accommodating.”
Upon learning Liu Qingxian’s identity, the guard captain no longer obstructed them.
Such a status entitled her to meet Vice President Su.
Then he looked at Jiang Fan: “And this is?”
Wang Chengjian displayed an indifferent attitude: “An ordinary disciple.”
The guard captain imposed his authority: “You two may go in.”
Liu Qingxian frowned slightly.
Jiang Fan had come with them; how could they leave him alone here?
“Junior Brother Wang, can you think of a way…”
She pleaded with Wang Chengjian.
But Jiang Fan interrupted: “Senior Sister, you go ahead. It’s alright.”
He hadn’t expected Vice President Su to be so hard to meet.
But it didn’t matter.
He only came today to inquire about the Yellow Springs Purifying Water in advance.
When the official auction happened, he would take another look.
He bid farewell and turned to leave.
However, since he was in Green Cloud City, he might as well visit various shops selling Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
Perhaps he could find the Yellow Springs Purifying Water.
He arrived at a treasure pavilion named “Myriad Treasures Building.”
Specializing in selling all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, divine weapons, etc.
This was the most luxurious treasure building in Green Cloud City.
What other stores had, it had.
What they didn’t have, it also had.
If he couldn’t find the Yellow Springs Purifying Water here, there was no need to look elsewhere.
But just after entering, he unexpectedly encountered Wen Hongyao.
At this moment, she was being cajoled by a female disciple in Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion attire, holding her arm.
“Aunt, please help me. If I can’t find good treasures, Vice President Su will demote me.”
Wen Hongyao sighed: “Haven’t I already taken you around?”
“If there are no good treasures, what can I do?”
“Do you expect me to auction off my old bones at your auction house?”
Regarding her niece, Wen Shengnan.
She was willing to help, but unfortunately, she had nothing valuable enough for the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Auction House.
She tried to find one or two items in the city, but without success.
She saw Jiang Fan walking toward her, and her face lit up with affection.
Before Jiang Fan could greet her, she beamed: “Jiang, what a coincidence!”
Wen Shengnan curiously scrutinized Jiang Fan.
What a strange sight!
Her usually strict aunt was being so friendly to a young disciple?
“Disciple Jiang Fan greets Elder Wen.”
Jiang Fan politely greeted her.
Wen Hongyao grew more pleased with Jiang Fan the more she looked at him, and she asked with a smile: “What brings you here?”
Jiang Fan answered truthfully: “I am looking for news about the Yellow Springs Purifying Water.”
Wen Hongyao frowned and muttered: “That is a rare item, and it is very hard to find.”
Wen Shengnan, by her side, stroked her chin and said: “You need the Yellow Springs Purifying Water?”
“What a coincidence. The upcoming Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion auction has a bottle.”
Jiang Fan was taken aback.
He didn’t know how to find news about the Yellow Springs Purifying Water.
And yet, this girl knew?
Wen Hongyao introduced: “This is my niece, a supervisor at the Heavenly Mechanism Pavilion Auction House.”
“If she says it is there, it must be there.”
She then added: “However, the Yellow Springs Purifying Water is very expensive. Do you have enough money?”
“If you don’t, I can lend it to you.”
She cherished Jiang Fan’s medicine refining talent too much.
Wen Shengnan was dumbfounded: “Aunt, if someone has taken over your body, just blink.”
Her stingy and severe aunt.
Had never shown her niece such kindness!
Wen Hongyao glared at her and said: “Jiang Fan is a very capable disciple.”
“If you had half his ability, you wouldn’t be begging everyone for treasures.”
Wen Shengnan was speechless.
She hadn’t done anything but got a scolding.
Irritated, she sized up Jiang Fan: “Really? Show me what you are capable of?”
Jiang Fan’s mouth twitched slightly.
Unexpectedly involved in this, he cupped his hands and smiled: “Elder Wen praises too much.”
Wen Shengnan pursed her lips, intending to make a snide remark further.
A gong sounded inside the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
The customers in the pavilion immediately became energized, and even the passing martial artists flocked in.
In the blink of an eye.
The previously quiet Myriad Treasures Pavilion was thronged with people.
If not for Elder Wen’s strong presence deterring others from approaching, the three of them would have been separated by the crowd.
“Aunt, what is going on?” Wen Shengnan asked in astonishment.
Wen Hongyao calculated the time with her fingers and realized: “Every ten days, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion offers a batch of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, panacea at a special price.”
“Today happens to be the day.”
“You guys can see if there is anything you need. If so, you can save quite a bit of money.”
Jiang Fan showed a trace of curiosity.
However, he also understood.
Typically, the items on special offer were either niche or of little value, difficult to sell.
There were many pitfalls among them.
One needed keen eyes to find good deals.
Wen Shengnan crossed her arms and chuckled: “That is indeed fortunate.”
“Evaluating the value of items is my job.”
She glanced at Jiang Fan.
Intending to show her ability in front of him, she confidently said: “Junior Brother, if you spot anything, I will help you evaluate it.”
Jiang Fan couldn’t help but smile wryly.
He had no desire to hunt for bargains.
But the other party had offered, so he couldn’t refuse her kindness, thus he said: “Thank you, Senior Sister.”
Four brawny men from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion carried out a huge, three-zhang wide round plate from the back hall.
The plate was filled with an array of dazzling items.
As Jiang Fan had analyzed, they were all rare or overvalued items, unsellable goods, or near-expiry panacea, etc.
As soon as they appeared, the martial artists scrambled to purchase them.
Wen Shengnan observed calmly, her eyes sharp and focused.
Suddenly, she grabbed a jade bottle, her eyes lighting up: “A Mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pill? At half price?”
“Junior Brother, you are in luck.”
“Mid-grade Foundation Establishment Pills are rare.”
“At half price, it’s a steal.”
Jiang Fan took one glance.
And then, with a blank expression, said: “The quality is too poor. Even at a 30% discount, it’s a loss.”
Wen Hongyao was surprised.
With her eyes, the pill’s smooth and glossy surface, ample spirit light, didn’t seem like poor quality?
Wen Shengnan was taken aback.
She couldn’t help but laugh:
“Do you know more about pills, or do I?”