Chapter 595
Qiao Ziyu flashed a bright, white smile, and the meaning was clear.
He was about to make a move.
**Chapter 689: You’re a Pearl, Young Master!**
The Dongzhu Building was a bit quieter now. Those who had shown interest in the remains of Tongwei paused to think, most of them letting out a sigh.
Lingxi Sect had quite a reputation in the martial world, with its leader being a formidable figure on the Earth Ranking, and not just any rank.
Qiao Ziyu stood out among the many heirs of the sect leader due to his unique physique.
Possessing the Shengwei Body, and now having obtained these remains, he might just uncover the secrets of the Tongwei Body and restore its former glory. Naturally, this was something he had to secure.
For others, it might not be useful, so why risk making an enemy of the Lingxi Sect?
Seeing that no one spoke, Qiao Ziyu clasped his hands again, “Thank you all for your consideration.”
“Young Master, isn’t this a bit against the rules?”
Qian Bufan’s expression darkened.
“This item is of utmost importance to me. In my moment of desperation, I hope the elders can forgive me.”
Qiao Ziyu grinned, his tone surprisingly polite: “Rest assured, I value reason above all else. Everything will be done according to the rules of Dongzhu Building.”
“Then please, Young Master.”
Qian Bufan’s face was ashen as he waved his sleeve and left.
“Don’t see me off! Thanks for the treasure, Qingyuan Sect! Hahaha...”
Qiao Ziyu laughed as he approached the counter.
If this were at the auction of Dongzhu Building, who knows how much it would cost.
Of course, it wasn’t cheap now either; in fact, it was quite high, requiring two hundred Xuanjing, which would translate to astronomical figures in gold.
But he could haggle!
With three thousand people, after bargaining, Li Mo might even have to dig into his own pockets to pay him.
“I’ll try my luck first.”
“Sure, here’s your flying knife.”
Qiao Ziyu was the first to take the flying knife from Lan Tian’s hand. He squinted, only to find the shifting light and shadow utterly chaotic.
Well, Dongzhu Building had a solid foundation, so they would definitely prevent anyone from cheating.
In that case, he could only rely on luck. However...
He had a way to temporarily boost his luck!
Swish—
The flying knife transformed into a streak of black, seemingly destined to hit its target, thanks to Qiao Ziyu using a hex on himself.
It was a self-inflicted curse, and the backlash was significant; the price was that he would face bad luck for a while.
Smack—
“I hit it! I hit it!”
“What did you hit?”
“Huh? It’s not a discount. It looks like... a pearl? What does a pearl mean?”
Qiao Ziyu frowned and looked at Lan Tian.
Lan Tian thought for a moment about Li Ge’s instructions and couldn’t help but widen her eyes: “You’re really lucky?”
“Oh? What’s the significance of this pearl?”
Qiao Ziyu felt a bit relieved; this seemed to be something better than a discount?
Of course, he had used a hex on himself, so naturally...
“This isn’t a pearl; it’s a Dragon Pearl! If you collect seven Dragon Pearls... you can get a free item and also receive cash rewards worth half the item’s value!”
“Hahaha, I see! That’s great!”
Qiao Ziyu laughed heartily.
He was the first to get a Dragon Pearl; wasn’t this a piece of cake?
The following process went smoothly, with people from Lingxi Sect lining up to come forward.
“Young Master, I drew a Dragon Pearl!”
“Young Master, I drew a Dragon Pearl too!”
...
Seven people went up, and surprisingly,
“Young Master, I also... hey, this Dragon Pearl seems a bit different?”
The sect member said, and Qiao Ziyu followed his gaze.
It turned out to be a silver pearl, not a golden one.
“What’s this? What does it mean?” Qiao Ziyu frowned and asked.
Lan Tian blinked: “This is a Jiao Pearl. If you collect nine Jiao Pearls, you can exchange them for a Dragon Pearl. Wow, you’re really lucky! I’ve never seen a customer with eight Dragon Pearls before.”
That was true; the rules were set today, and her class had just started, so naturally, it was the first time she had seen it.
“Alright then, I’ll keep haggling.”
Qiao Ziyu’s expression remained calm; after all, many people were helping him bargain.
...
“Lan Tian is completely unpretentious; she’s just a silly girl.”
Li Mo had removed the Wuxiang Liuli Sha and was watching from the second floor.
“This girl mainly has good insight; it’s quite suitable for her to work here.”
Elder Qian nodded, then shook his head: “If we’re talking about being shady, you’re the real shady one. Selling a leftover pig’s trotter for two hundred Xuanjing? Even if it doesn’t hurt the bones, it’s still a loss...”
“From your tone, Lingxi Sect seems quite wealthy?”
“Can’t compare to you, but after all, we’re a sect qualified to stabilize the state, so we do have over a thousand Xuanjing.”
“I see.”
Li Mo manipulated the Shenshen Lingzhu while glancing down.
Seeing him like this, Elder Qian knew he was cooking up some clever scheme again. This kid, although usually carefree, had deep feelings for the sect...
As the two conversed, Qiao Ziyu had already gone from Dragon Pearls to Clam Pearls, then to Fish Pearls and Shrimp Pearls. His previously calm demeanor was gone, and he was clearly getting carried away.
Qiao Ziyu’s patience wore thin, and he was about to explode.
“Huh?”
A few shareholders sitting not far away stood up with unfriendly expressions.
Qiao Ziyu had no choice but to abandon reason:
“Why are there still more? Is this ever going to end?”
“It’s your friends’ luck that’s getting worse. Just now, someone directly collected nine Dragon Pearls, so you can’t blame us.”
“Then let me ask you, where did the Shrimp Pearl come from? You all should at least follow some basic logic!”
“Sorry, but the final interpretation rights for this event belong to our store.”
Lan Tian’s innocent tone left Qiao Ziyu feeling stifled.
But he couldn’t say anything; after all, others had indeed collected nine Dragon Pearls.
Claiming they were cheating required evidence.
Three thousand people sounded like a lot.
But as night fell, only one remained. Qiao Ziyu wasn’t short on two hundred Xuanjing, but at this moment, he was breathing heavily like a gambler.
“Young Master... what I got is...”
“What’s yours is mine! It’s all mine!”
“Oh, oh, you’re a pearl, Young Master.”
Qiao Ziyu: “?”
People around began to murmur, clucking their tongues in disbelief. Could it be that Qiao Ziyu had done something outrageous to end up with such bad luck?
Lan Tian yawned: “Hello, the price after the draw is still two hundred Xuanjing.”
“.....”
With everyone discussing him, Qiao Ziyu clenched his fists: “Can’t you give me a discount for all the time I’ve spent haggling?”
“Little brother, you’re not short on money, are you?”
“Fine, fine, fine! I’ll pay! Just take it!”
Qiao Ziyu gritted his teeth and finally pulled out two hundred Xuanjing to make the purchase.
After taking the jade box, he left with a flick of his sleeve, a strong sense of unwillingness rising in his heart.
As everyone knows, when someone is in a bad mood, they often crave food.
So the first thing he did upon returning to the inn was to order a mountain of food, including roasted meat and pig trotters.
“They’re pushing it too far! It’s infuriating!”
Qiao Ziyu bit into a pig trotter fiercely.
“Calm down, Young Master. We just had a bit of a rough process.”
“Even though I spent money, as long as I get that mysterious Tongwei remains, your future prospects are limitless. How could two hundred Xuanjing measure up to that?”
The old man comforted him, tossing the gnawed pig trotter out to feed the dog.
**Chapter 690: Whose Ice Cream Changes Color in the Wrapper?**
The seafood in the East Sea is incredibly delicious, but the old steward from Lingxi Sect had a particular fondness for big pig trotters.
The roasted pig trotters at this inn were tender and springy; the old man couldn’t fathom who thought of such a delightful treat.
“Hmm, you make a good point!”
Qiao Ziyu thought, even if he spent two hundred Xuanjing, it was worth it.
His anger stemmed mainly from the frustrating process.
Damn it, three thousand disciples couldn’t even draw a single Dragon Pearl? What a scam!
If he had just spent the money from the start, he wouldn’t have minded as much. Thinking this way made him feel a lot better.
“At least the Tongwei remains are in my hands.”
A hint of a smile finally appeared on Qiao Ziyu’s cold face.
“Young Master, hurry and open it! Let us all see its mysteries.”
The old steward was filled with anticipation, his cheeks bulging, and he even chewed on the pig trotter faster.
“Alright, I’m not a stingy person. Let’s take it out and ponder it together.”
Qiao Ziyu nodded.
After all, so many people had helped him haggle; even though they hadn’t succeeded, it wouldn’t be right for him to keep it all to himself.
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