Jiang Xuan saw Nangong Xin Wan’s typical troublemaker behavior and instantly became numb.
He had poured his heart and soul into explaining everything to her, but she didn’t listen at all.
Moreover, she hugged him without permission and kept touching him inappropriately.
In that moment, Jiang Xuan felt like he was a salesman.
Only, he wasn’t quite sure what he was selling.
Just then, Nangong Xin Wan seemed to remember something and pinched Jiang Xuan’s cheek while speaking icily:
“Brother Xuan, I haven’t made you do anything bad yet. But if I did, you’d better keep your mouth shut.
Food can be eaten carelessly, but words must never be said carelessly, especially not in front of someone important.”
“Someone important? I don’t understand what you mean, Xin Wan…”
“Hmm? You want me to say it directly? Someone means the lady of the Nangong Family, your fiancée.”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
Internally, Jiang Xuan thought:
【Xin Wan really needs to get her mind right. She’s completely out of her mind now.
Even Liu Yun got called someone.
cr*p, looks like there’s no saving her.】
Right as Jiang Xuan was thinking, the auction was nearing its end.
“The final three items are being auctioned now. Up next is a teleportation talisman crafted by a Martial Saint. After pouring in spiritual energy, it allows for instantaneous travel over thousands of miles.
This item is a great life-saving tool, so people interested can bid. The starting price is 10 billion top-quality spirit stones, with bids incrementing by at least 100 million.”
“11 billion spirit stones.”
“13 billion spirit stones.”
…..
The final bid stopped at 25 billion spirit stones, won by a masked black-clad woman.
In the first VIP box, Jiang Xuan was dumbfounded.
He seemed to have ended up being a complete sucker.
After getting 1.2 billion, the profit gap turned out to be 13 billion.
Since using the teleportation talisman once, Jiang Xuan believed they were useless.
He even worried no one would buy them.
Yet, it turned out to be so popular. This wave made him lose big time.
Meanwhile, Nangong Xin Wan noticed Jiang Xuan talking with the auctioneer earlier.
She knew the teleportation talisman was sold by him.
“Brother Xuan, you’ve got some tricks, selling that many spirit stones for a single talisman.
Wait, aren’t you hiding a few more?
Could it be because you plan on using one when I’m not looking and escaping?
Now I get it. No wonder you act so confident.
There’s no choice, to prevent you from escaping, I need to search you thoroughly.”
Jiang Xuan: “? ? ? ? ?”
“No, Xin Wan, wrong assumption. I really don’t have any talismans left with me.
If I still had them, I would’ve vanished the moment I saw you.
Why would I stay here and take a beating? Truly overthinking.”
Nangong Xin Wan: “? ? ? ? ? ?”
…
After saying this, Jiang Xuan suddenly realized he said too much.
“Er… I was just giving an example. Xin Wan, no need to think too much…”
“As expected, Brother Xuan, you’ve been secretly planning your escape all along.
Also, you implying I’ve been making you miserable?”
Internally, Jiang Xuan thought:
【Of course miserable. Wasting my time to strengthen myself.
Still have to serve this capricious little Ancestor.
Who else would be miserable if not me?】
On the surface, Jiang Xuan forced a smile.
“There’s nothing… There’s no misery… Your looks are stunning and your voice is sweet. How could I feel miserable staying here…”
“Oh? Is that so? Then who’s prettier between me and Liu Yun?”
Jiang Xuan: “? ? ? ? ?”
Even though Liu Yun wasn’t around, Jiang Xuan didn’t dare speak out of turn; after all, he had seen his fiancée’s methods.
So, with no choice, Jiang Xuan replied hesitantly:
“Well… each has their own charm.. .”
Right as Nangong Xin Wan was about to say something, the entire auction hall started shaking.
Shouts erupted.
“This item is the second-to-last in the auction today. It’s called the Breakthrough Pellet. Taking it increases the chance of advancing to Martial Ancestor by fifty percent. Crafted by a Seventh Rank Great Alchemist.
Starting price is 15 billion top-quality spirit stones, with bids increasing by at least 1 billion each.”
“17 billion spirit stones”
“19 billion spirit stones”
“20 billion spirit stones”
…..
Emperor Warriors in the hall were stunned when they heard about the effects of this pellet.
For them, this was a huge opportunity to advance to Martial Ancestor.
Even if not used personally, elders stuck at Half-Step Martial Ancestor could benefit from it.
Half-Step Martial Ancestors and Martial Ancestors were worlds apart. Having another Martial Ancestor would impact the power struggles among the families in the Cold Light Empire.
In another VIP room,
Curiously, Jiang Xuan asked Nangong Xin Wan:
“Xin Wan, you aren’t bidding on this drug? Soon, won’t you also be able to use it?”
“That drug isn’t very high quality; I don’t like it. Moreover, the Nangong Family gave me a few Breakthrough Pellets that guarantee a ninety-nine percent chance to breakthrough.
I simply gained strength quickly after inheriting, so I’m stabilizing my realm before considering breaking through to Martial Ancestor.”
Jiang Xuan: “…..”
Hearing Nangong Xin Wan’s explanation, Jiang Xuan felt totally mind-boggled.
From an imperial family lineage with Martial Saint inheritance and a master equal to an Emperor in battle, she was the epitome of a favored child.
Indeed, some people are born in Rome and others, like himself, aren’t even worth being compared to livestock.
Hold on, he had a System, so why was there such a vast difference!
Angry and frustrated, Jiang Xuan was ready to have a chat with his System when he heard the auctioneer announce the last item.
Revealed under a large black cloth was a massive cage containing a fierce Azure Dragon restrained by various runes and chains.
“The last item we’re auctioning today is this Azure Dragon.
According to our appraisers, this is a juvenile true dragon. Despite that, it possesses peak Emperor Warrior power and exceptional growth potential.
Our side lost several Emperor Warriors, using every method to capture it.
As the grand finale, the starting bid is 60 billion top-quality spirit stones, with increments of at least 1 billion!”
