In the next moment, the glass seemed to transform into a television screen, displaying the auctioneer and the auction items directly on the "glass."
“How about that? We spent quite a bit of money and hired numerous array masters to achieve this effect!” Yu Yao crossed her arms, her little head tilted slightly upward, wearing a proud expression.
“It's indeed impressive.”
Bai Feng nodded, taking a few moments to scrutinize the "glass." It appeared they had utilized some functions of the Reflection Stone, playing back recorded footage on this piece of glass.
“If you don’t like it this way, we can turn it off,” Yu Yao said, holding a jade plate. In an instant, the image on the glass vanished, revealing the crowd outside the private box and the auction stage in the distance. “This way, no one can see us. We put in a lot of effort to make this feature work.”
Bai Feng stroked his chin. “I think I understand how those bizarre array plates came to be.”
So it was forced out by the client!
“However, I feel that such a large piece of glass just for displaying the auction process is a bit of a waste.”
Bai Feng reached for the jade plate and switched back to the "live broadcast" view.
“Since we’re using the Reflection Stone’s functionality, why not take it a step further?” He pointed at the blank area on the glass. “For instance, here we could insert a looping video, showcasing the item currently up for auction, or even tease the next item. We could even include advertisements, like the products that Yu Linglong is currently promoting.”
“And at the beginning, guests waiting in the private box might find it a bit dull. We could easily play some interesting videos, even just an introduction to the auction items. Implementing this feature wouldn’t be difficult; it just requires…”
Before Bai Feng could finish, he felt a pair of small hands on his shoulder.
He looked up to see Yu Yao staring at him with bright eyes.
“Senior Sister?”
“Little Junior Brother, meeting you is truly a blessing for me!” Yu Yao exclaimed excitedly. “Can you modify the array? Money is not an issue!”
“I can, but…”
“Please, as long as you’re willing to help me, I’ll do anything you ask!” Yu Yao shook his shoulders vigorously. “Even if you want me to warm your bed, I’m willing to do it!!”
Bai Yu Mo instantly became alert and quietly shifted closer to Bai Feng.
“Senior Sister, calm down!” Bai Feng grabbed Yu Yao’s wrist, forcibly moving her hand away from his shoulder.
But Yu Yao wasn’t so easily deterred; she kept wrestling with Bai Feng, trying to grab him again. “Calm down? What do you want me to calm down with!!”
“Uh…” At that moment, Gu Yueqing timidly raised her hand and asked, “Um, should I leave for a bit?”
“...Cough!” Yu Yao suddenly took a step back and returned to her seat. “Sorry, I lost my composure. Let’s get back to the auction.”
However, her ears were slightly flushed, clearly betraying her inner turmoil despite her calm facade.
She couldn’t help but cover her head with her hands: ‘Damn it, I’ve gotten so used to acting crazy in front of Little Junior Brother that I forgot there were others around.’
Especially since Gu Yueqing was her relative, it made it even more awkward!
On the side, Gu Yueqing didn’t seem embarrassed at all; in fact, she teased with a smile, “Yu Yao, you and Little Junior Brother seem to have a pretty good relationship! But it’s better to keep such things private!”
“No, no! It’s not like that!” Yu Yao’s expression finally faltered, turning bright red as she stumbled over her words. “I, I… Little Junior Brother, say something!”
“...Calm down, Senior Sister. Gu Sister is clearly just joking.”
Bai Feng rubbed his forehead. This reaction is really going to make others think we have an ambiguous relationship!
Hmm, thinking about it, their relationship has never been entirely normal, considering they’ve watched Spring and Autumn together.
Wait, could it be that Senior Sister Yu Yao is doing this on purpose? Is she trying to latch onto me so I’ll work for her for free?
He cast a suspicious glance at Yu Yao, but couldn’t find any flaws in her flushed face.
“Alright, enough of this. The auction has started,” Bai Yu Mo suddenly interjected, then reached for a piece of pastry, bringing it to Bai Feng’s lips. “Brother, don’t tease Senior Sister anymore. Have a bite of this pastry.”
Chapter 94: Where Did This Big Spender Come From?
“Yu Mo, I can handle it myself…”
Bai Feng reached out to take the pastry, but Bai Yu Mo didn’t stop; instead, she smiled and placed the pastry on his lips.
With no other choice, he had to open his mouth and eat it.
Sigh, has Yu Mo also reached the age of disobedience?
As he savored the pastry, his mind wandered.
“Brother, do you want more?”
At that moment, Bai Yu Mo picked up another piece of pastry and offered it to him, but this time she didn’t bring it to his lips, as if she had merely used the pastry to block his mouth before.
“Thanks.”
So Bai Feng didn’t think much of it; he took the pastry and brought it to his mouth.
He had to admit, the pastries provided by Yu Linglong were quite delicious, living up to the reputation of the largest auction house in the Northern Region.
“Little Junior Brother, is there anything you want to buy?” Yu Yao seemed to have regained her composure, though her ears were still a bit red. “I can help introduce the auction items to you.”
Bai Feng nodded; he did have something in mind. “I’m looking for some special array plates. Are there any such items in this auction?”
“There actually are.” Yu Yao pondered for a few seconds. “I remember there’s a damaged array plate being auctioned along with a few broken weapons. Originally, we don’t accept junk, but these items are said to have been excavated from the Fallen Immortal Battlefield. Although the spiritual energy has mostly dissipated, the weapons themselves are still quite intriguing, and many guests are interested in them.”
‘Sounds like something prepared for the child of destiny,’ Bai Feng couldn’t help but mutter to himself.
He had heard of the Fallen Immortal Battlefield; no one remembered when it had occurred, only that it was a long time ago, and there were said to be real immortals back then, with the passage to the Immortal Realm still intact.
As the name suggests, the Fallen Immortal Battlefield is where immortals fell, making it a very dangerous place.
Even now, the Fallen Immortal Battlefield remains perilous. Few who venture into the depths of the battlefield, seeking the secrets of immortality, come back alive, and those who do often return mad.
However, if one were to scavenge for ancient "treasures" just on the outskirts of the battlefield, it wouldn’t be too dangerous. The damaged array plate and weapons that Yu Yao mentioned were likely dug up by treasure hunters on the battlefield's periphery.
“I’m indeed a bit interested. Let’s see if I can bid on it; if it’s too expensive, then forget it.”
Bai Feng stroked his chin. Setting aside the fact that this item would likely attract the child of destiny, he was merely a bit curious and wouldn’t spend a fortune on an array plate of unknown effectiveness, especially a damaged one.
“It shouldn’t be too expensive. People often find broken weapons and the like on the outskirts of the Fallen Immortal Battlefield, so they’re not particularly rare. That’s why not many are willing to spend a lot of money on them,” Yu Yao explained.
“Hmm, then I’ll try bidding for it later.”
Bai Feng nodded. As they spoke, a fifth-grade elixir was sold on the first floor, and the next auction item was precisely the damaged array plate and weapons that Yu Yao had mentioned.
The auctioneer lifted the spiritual cloth covering the auction items, revealing a cracked array plate along with a broken sword and a broken bow.
“I believe everyone is somewhat familiar with items from the Fallen Immortal Battlefield. Although the spiritual energy has been lost, the patterns and traces on the weapons still hold research value. Who knows, you might catch a glimpse of the secrets to immortality. I won’t elaborate further; let’s start the bidding. The starting price for the array plate and the two weapons combined is 30 mid-grade spirit stones.”
The auctioneer wasted no time and immediately began the bidding.
“Thirty mid-grade spirit stones.”
“Thirty-five.”
“Forty-five!”
Soon, scattered bids came from below, but each increase was minimal. Clearly, as Yu Yao had said, due to the abundance of such items, not many were willing to spend a lot of money.
‘Is the child of destiny not bidding?’
Bai Feng glanced at the mini-map; there was no movement from the box belonging to the child of destiny.
This meant that this was likely not the child of destiny’s opportunity, so he could bid with peace of mind.
“This guest has bid 95 mid-grade spirit stones. Is there anyone else willing to bid? 95 mid-grade spirit stones going once!”
“120 mid-grade spirit stones.”
Worried that a small increase of five might attract competition, Bai Feng jumped straight to 120.
“Little Junior Brother, that’s too much! 110 would have been enough!” Yu Yao exclaimed anxiously beside him. “Just let me know when you’re bidding, and I’ll help you!”
“Uh… I got carried away and forgot.”