Zhao Yi heard the discussions around him but didn't even lift his eyelids.
"Ten thousand taels of gold? That sword belongs to this Prince!"
This Golden Dragon Sword is imbued with the wealth of gold and is valued above ten thousand taels of gold.
Zhao Yi is sure not to lose if he buys it, but it won't make much profit either.
You have to admit, the Four Seas Commerce Association really has something.
It's too difficult to find a bargain from them!
Hiss!
As soon as Zhao Yi finished speaking, there was a sound of people drawing cold breaths around him.
That was ten thousand taels of gold!
Zhao Yi didn't even blink an eye while putting that out.
Many people were red-eyed with jealousy!
They only resented not having a daughter like Su Qianqian!
If they did, they could attach themselves to the generous Sixth Prince and enjoy endless wealth and glory in this life!
The chubby shopkeeper saw Zhao Yi really buy the Dragon and Snake Sword, and his smile became even more radiant.
He looked at Zhao Yi, flattering as he asked, "Does the Sixth Prince need our shop to wrap this sword and deliver it to Miss Su Qianqian at the Su Mansion?"
"No need!" Zhao Yi waved his hand, "Just give the sword directly to me!"
The chubby shopkeeper, having no doubts, quickly had a staff member wrap the sword and respectfully handed it to Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi weighed the sword in his hand, then casually tossed it to Qing Feng.
Qing Feng caught the sword, her face growing colder.
Evidently, like everyone else, she assumed Zhao Yi bought the sword as a gift for Su Qianqian.
Zhao Yi found her icy demeanor amusing and didn't bother explaining, letting her misunderstand.
The first auction item sold for an astronomical price of ten thousand taels of gold, instantly heating the atmosphere!
The chubby shopkeeper seized the opportunity and quickly pushed out a few more auction items.
Under the fierce competition of the crowd, their prices soon soared.
The chubby shopkeeper glanced at Zhao Yi several times, seeing that he had no intention of bidding, and couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.
The big player at the auction is someone at Zhao Yi's level of wealth.
Just like the previous Golden Dragon Sword, closing one of these deals could cover the expenses of an inn for a year.
But such wealthy individuals often have high standards, and getting them to spend money isn't easy!
The chubby shopkeeper saw Zhao Yi starting to doze off in boredom and couldn't help but feel a bit helpless.
Although the Four Seas Commerce Association is quite powerful, its operations are also widely distributed, making it difficult to present such items specifically at the Wangjing City auction!
Suddenly, the chubby shopkeeper had an idea.
He thought of an item in the warehouse.
If he brought out that item, maybe he could entice Zhao Yi to spend some money!
The auction lasted for an hour. Zhao Yi glanced around and noticed most items were imbued with blue and green wealth, which at best had a few tens of taels of profit potential, uninteresting, so he didn't bid!
Zhao Yi frowned slightly.
In the original story, the male protagonist had his encounter at the auction, so why wasn't it happening now?
Zhao Yi pondered to himself, "Could it be because I didn't help Su Qianqian, causing a butterfly effect, the protagonist didn't appear, and the opportunity that should have appeared went awry?"
If that were true, then the protagonist's halo is way too strong!
Zhao Yi shook his head, getting ready to leave.
Since he couldn't steal the protagonist's encounter, he would have to find another way!
Just then, the chubby shopkeeper suddenly spoke.
"Next is the treasure at the bottom of today's auction!"
"This treasure was obtained by our association's expedition team in the East Sea, and it's extremely precious!"
"Everyone, don't miss it!"
Hmm?
Hearing this, Zhao Yi sat back down.
His gaze turned to the platform.
Unbeknownst to him, a purple-red sandalwood box had appeared on the table in front of the chubby shopkeeper.
Zhao Yi focused his eyes and saw a purple-golden glow spilling out from the gap of the box, looking extremely conspicuous!
Purple wealth!
In Zhao Yi's heart, a tidal wave surged.
Such purple wealth, Zhao Yi had only seen in the emperor's Jade Seal!
The item in this sandalwood box was on par with the Jade Seal?
"It must be this item!"
Zhao Yi was almost certain the item in the box was the protagonist's encounter!
In the original story, Zhao Yi received a message from Xiao Cui to help Su Qianqian, unexpectedly missing out on a supreme treasure!
A curious bystander asked the chubby shopkeeper, "Shopkeeper, what's in the box?"
Other people echoed:
"Yeah, quickly open it and let us see!"
"Isn't the East Sea occupied by beasts? The Four Seas Commerce Association actually managed to find a treasure there?"
"Shopkeeper, stop being mysterious!"
The chubby shopkeeper's gaze was fixed on Zhao Yi, seeing his face show interest, he immediately felt relieved.
Sitting on a treasure trove like Zhao Yi, yet unable to pry money from his wallet, the chubby shopkeeper was almost dying of anxiety!
Now it's fine, he could soon make a big profit again!
Shopkeeper Zhao lightly cleared his throat, rubbing his chubby hands on the sandalwood box, then said solemnly, "Our Four Seas Commerce Association has always prioritized integrity in business! Therefore, regarding this final treasure, I must inform everyone clearly!"
Upon hearing this, the people present immediately perked up with interest.
The chubby shopkeeper explained, "Inside the box is an egg, and as for what kind of egg, our association hasn't found any corresponding documents to identify it."
"We've tried various methods to hatch this egg but unfortunately failed to achieve our goal ultimately."
"The elder responsible for appraisals in our association speculates that this egg could be a dead egg of the Dragon Race, which is why it couldn't be successfully incubated."
"Therefore, in the upcoming auction, please consider it carefully!"
As soon as those words were spoken, the tavern was abuzz.
"Selling a dead egg, isn't this a scam?"
"I wondered how the Four Seas Commerce Association was so capable, managing to obtain a treasure from the Eastern Sea Dragon Race, turns out it's a dead egg!"
"Although it's a dead egg, it did come from the East Sea, and if used in alchemy, it might yield unexpected results!"
"Besides alchemy, it might be good for culinary delights too!"
"Hahaha, I'll take that egg; I haven't tasted the flavor of the Dragon Race from the East Sea yet!"
The chubby shopkeeper saw the crowd buzzing with interest, a smile spreading across his face.
He announced, "This dead egg from the Eastern Sea Dragon Race starts at a hundred taels of gold, with each bid increase not less than ten taels. The auction begins!"
As soon as the chubby shopkeeper finished, bidding voices immediately rose around him.
"I'll bid two hundred taels of gold!"
"I'll bid two hundred and fifty taels!"
"Five hundred taels!"
"Hahaha, no one should compete with this old man; I'll bid a thousand taels of gold!"
After reaching a thousand taels, the number of bidders decreased.
After all, it was just an egg, with unclear origins, and possibly even a dead egg!
Spending a few hundred taels of gold for fun was one thing, but beyond a thousand taels, it wasn't worth it!
The chubby shopkeeper had a beaming smile.
This dead egg had been handed to him by his superiors for disposal as garbage, unexpectedly selling for a thousand-tael golden price! It's all pure profit!
The chubby shopkeeper excitedly looked toward Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi hadn't bid yet!
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