Her voice was warm, carrying a hint of deliberate charm.
Even without considering her respect for Master Yan, Lin Xuan's potential alone was enough for her to draw him closer.
Her instincts told her that this young man would soon surpass even her old master.
"Then I'll take you up on that, Sister Su."
Lin Xuan smiled and agreed easily.
His gaze drifted over her for a moment, taking in the elegance and maturity that only a woman like Xuan Su possessed.
Younger girls are cute treasures, he thought with mild amusement.
But older sisters… they're the kind you can savor properly.
He quickly pulled his attention back to the auction list. Better to focus before I get hungry.
The auction items were typically revealed one at a time to preserve suspense.
Even though the organizers had advertised a few highlights beforehand, most of the list remained confidential until the event itself.
Without knowing the sequence, bidders could easily waste their budget early, only to regret it when rarer treasures appeared later.
That's why having this private list was an immense advantage.
As Lin Xuan flipped through the pages, his eyes gleamed. Several items instantly caught his attention.
"Lin Xuan," Yan Xuan said suddenly, his tone uncharacteristically generous.
"If you see something you like, don't hesitate....bid for it."
Even Xuan Su looked mildly surprised at that.
Master Yan was known for his calm, frugal nature.
It wasn't that he lacked wealth.....he simply disliked flaunting it.
For him to speak so openly showed how highly he valued Lin Xuan.
Of course, she didn't know that Yan Xuan had recently learned the secret of the Life Seal Technique from Lin Xuan...a priceless art for any Symbol Master.
If someone like Ziyue had heard about it, she would've gladly paid ten thousand Yang Yuan Dans for the knowledge alone.
For Yan Xuan, money was meaningless compared to the gift he had received.
Allowing Lin Xuan to spend freely was the least he could do in return.
"Understood, Master. Then I won't hold back," Lin Xuan replied calmly, his eyes still fixed on the booklet.
There were indeed plenty of treasures worth coveting here...several Tier-Five spiritual herbs, each of which could be considered a priceless find back in Qingyang Town.
And among the items listed was even a spiritual secret art!
"Lin Xuan," Xuan Su said with a knowing smile, "Master Yan rarely treats anyone this kindly.
Since he's offering, you should take full advantage.
And as for me, since I'm running the auction, I can waive a bit of the commission for you."
She said it playfully, but her tone carried genuine generosity.
After all, most of the items in the auction belonged to outside sellers...the Wan Jin Chamber merely took a share of the final price as commission.
A little discount was well within her authority.
Before long, the lights dimmed and the auction officially began.
"Honored guests," the host's voice rang out clearly, "our first item today comes from the Wan Jin Chamber's chief enshrined Symbol Master....Master Yan Xuan himself! Behold, the Autumnscale Sword! Starting bid: five hundred Yang Yuan Stones!"
As soon as the host finished, the hall erupted into a flurry of voices.
Multiple bidders raised their signs almost simultaneously.
"Master Yan is the golden brand of our Wan Jin Chamber," Xuan Su said with a smirk.
"His creations are always hot commodities.
If you master his forging methods someday, Lin Xuan, you'll never have to worry about wealth again."
Lin Xuan chuckled softly.
Yan Xuan, sitting beside them, simply smiled with quiet pride.
Forging was one of the few skills he truly boasted of.
Within minutes, the bidding ended.
"Eight hundred and fifty Yang Yuan Stones.....sold!"
The hammer fell, and the sword was gone.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but be amazed.
So much for just one item… Symbol Masters really are walking gold mines.
He thought back to the Lin family, sweating in the mines for weeks just to earn that much.
Meanwhile, a Symbol Master only needed to lift a brush and carve a few patterns to make the same.
Then, a thought came to him.
"Oh, right—Sister Su," Lin Xuan said suddenly, "I've been studying alchemy recently, and I've had some small success.
Would it be possible to include a few of my pills in today's auction?"
Xuan Su blinked, surprised. "You can refine pills?"
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded lightly. "I've accumulated quite a few recently.
The six-grade ones from my earlier rewards are more than enough for me for now.
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