Free Web NovelChapter 1339: Chapter 1338: Xinlong Auction House
"The trouble’s still ahead. A guy like that won’t turn back until he hits the southern wall. How could he possibly let this go so easily?" Su Changfeng said with a smile.
At this moment, in a nearby alley, the man’s folding fan was practically crumpled in his grip. Losing so much face under everyone’s gaze was, to him, a monumental humiliation.
"Just a mere Seven-star Beast Tamer, and you actually couldn’t deal with him, making this young master lose such big face." The man said through gritted teeth to the old man.
The old man drooped his head. Although he was old enough to be the man’s grandfather, he still kept himself low and humble in front of him.
"Young master, in that group, the biggest threat actually isn’t that Seven-star Beast Tamer, but that other man and woman. Their strength is such that even I can’t see through it. I estimate... they’re probably late stage third-rank experts." the old man said.
Late stage third-rank experts?
Hearing this, not only did the man not feel afraid, a mocking smile even flashed in his eyes. He gritted his teeth and said, "You don’t need to make excuses for yourself. Late stage third-rank experts? You think they’re cabbages on the street, anyone can just cultivate to that level? Besides, with their age, how could they possibly be late stage third-rank experts? No need to cover your incompetence with excuses."
"Your lesson is right, young master, I understand." The old man’s head hung even lower as he decisively shut his mouth. He knew very well that his young master cared a lot about face and never tolerated the slightest loss, so whatever he said would be pointless.
"No matter what method you use, you must think of a way to get revenge for me. If you can’t satisfy me, when we get back, I won’t let you off. And of course, that goes for your whole family as well!" the man threatened.
"Please rest assured, young master, I will definitely help you vent your anger properly." the old man said, looking utterly dejected.
"Hmph!" The man snorted coldly and continued, "Dare to go against me, Mu Yan? They must be tired of living."
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After successfully getting a room, the few of them still had to face a very awkward problem. After all, there was only one bed in the room. How could one bed possibly sleep four people?
Wang Junyi had already made up his mind: if it really came down to it, he could sleep on the streets and leave this great opportunity to Su Changfeng.
But Su Changfeng had absolutely zero designs on these two women; he would much rather go sleep on the streets with Wang Junyi.
"You girls can sleep in this room. Wang Junyi and I will think of another solution." Su Changfeng said to Qiutang Yu’er.
Deep down, Qiutang Yu’er actually hoped Su Changfeng could sleep in the same room as her. But she also understood this could only stay as a silent little fantasy—there was no way Su Changfeng would agree.
"Let her stay here by herself. I’m not used to sleeping with strangers." Qiutang Yu’er said. She’d always seen You Meng as an enemy, so how could she be willing to share a room with her?
You Meng couldn’t help but laugh when she heard that. She very unceremoniously lay down on the bed and said, "Then I really have to thank you. I’m not used to sleeping with strangers either."
Qiutang Yu’er hadn’t expected You Meng to be so shameless, and for a moment she was choked with anger.
The innkeeper had explained things very clearly earlier—these days the inns in Xinluo City were pretty much all full. If she didn’t sleep here, she’d probably have to go sleep on the streets with Su Changfeng and the others.
"Shameless." Qiutang Yu’er could only curse viciously, but after saying that, it didn’t really make her feel much better.
"Master, how about we go outside and look again? Maybe there are still other rooms." Wang Junyi said.
Su Changfeng nodded. Although the innkeeper had made it clear earlier, there are always exceptions; it wouldn’t hurt to try. If they got lucky, maybe they could find another room.
After the three of them left, the outside was a scene of prosperity; even Qiyun City’s Red Powder River couldn’t compare in the slightest.
"Master, just looking at these people outside, you can tell they all have power and status. The City Lord of Xinluo City must be loaded." Wang Junyi said with obvious envy.
His father was also a City Lord, so he naturally understood what kind of financial benefits a prosperous city could bring.
Take their Tianshui City for example—it wasn’t even a big city, yet its yearly economic returns were already quite good. Although all the money ended up in the pockets of the three major families, Wang Junyi knew that number very clearly. If Tianshui City could be as prosperous as Xinluo City, then the economic income of a single city would definitely be even more astonishing.
"Xinluo City has countless auction houses, so of course it can bring in unimaginable economic returns." Su Changfeng said.
"Sigh, for big cities like this, the City Lord is usually appointed personally by the Emperor. Naturally it’s not a position just anyone can casually take." Wang Junyi let out a long sigh.
"Weren’t you already approved to enter Xingluo? If the Emperor took a liking to you, couldn’t you be appointed too?" Su Changfeng said.
Wang Junyi quickly waved his hands. He had never thought about something like that. He’d only seen the Emperor in his dreams, and in those dreams his legs had gone weak from fear. Let alone seeing such an existence in person.
"Master, if you don’t go to Xingluo, I definitely won’t go either." Wang Junyi said.
Su Changfeng rolled his eyes at Wang Junyi with obvious disdain and scolded, "Already at fifth-rank strength and still so timid. You’re really something."
Wang Junyi awkwardly touched his nose, not really taking it to heart. He just said, "Master, as long as you’re by my side, I’m not afraid of anything. Oh right, Master, should we go check out the Xinlong Auction House?"
Back on Earth, Su Changfeng had attended quite a few auctions and had basically lost interest in that sort of thing. But ever since coming to the Tianyuan Continent, he hadn’t gone to any. The situation here was bound to be different, and the items being auctioned probably weren’t what he was used to. So he definitely had to go join the fun.
"Sure. If we really run into something interesting, I can bring it back as a local specialty and give it to people as a gift." Su Changfeng said.
"In that case, we have to go to the Xinlong Auction House ahead of time. I heard they even require a financial verification." Wang Junyi said.
This rule was pretty similar to Earth. Many high-end auctions had such a step. After all, only by verifying assets could they confirm that someone actually had the means to bid and therefore allow them to enter.
After Wang Junyi got the detailed information, they headed straight for the Xinlong Auction House.
The Xinlong Auction House far surpassed even the city gate in grandeur and imposing presence. The building in front of them was practically a palace, with an even stronger modern vibe to it. Su Changfeng couldn’t help but suspect that whoever had designed this place was a fellow countryman of his.
"What are you here for?" As soon as they arrived outside, they were stopped by a few people.
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