1028 The Zhao Brothers (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
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”What a surprise, they were sold for two hundred and fifty million in an auction. Mo Fan, you've made bank this time!” Zhao Manyan exclaimed to Mo Fan excitedly.
Since Mo Fan rarely had a chance to see Xinxia, he had spent a few days with her. He also went to visit some great attractions together, experiencing how it would feel to go on a honeymoon trip together in advance.
”Not bad! Are there any nice Soul-grade Seeds?” Mo Fan asked.
Mo Fan had just sent Xinxia off. It was time for her to return to the Parthenon Temple. After the training, she would become an official member of the Parthenon Temple's Hall of the Goddess. He could easily tell how impressive it was when he saw the shock on Nanrong Ni's face before.
”Head to Venice; the City of Canals will surely have the thing you are looking for. The world's biggest auction house is there. You can buy many things as long as you have the money!” Zhao Manyan told Mo Fan.
Mo Fan now had a total of eight hundred and fifty million. It was quite an insane amount of money. He never thought he would be this rich one day back when he was studying at school.
That being said, Mo Fan never thought he would be spending even more while he was getting richer. The money he had was only enough to buy a single Soul-grade Seed!
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After arriving in Venice, they found the city built on water had a unique charm that no other city in the world had. The old clock towers, churches, and colorful buildings from the Middle Ages was like going back in time to revisit Europe's history.
Venice did not have vehicles, and it did not even have bicycles. All their transportation consisted of boats and a Water-type beast called a Gondola.
The Gondola Water Beast perfectly suited the atmosphere in Venice. Their backbones were slightly sunken, but around their tails and heads a bone poked up. If they were lying still with half their bodies in the water, they perfectly resembled a small, crescent boat that could fit around five people.
These Gondolas could be thought of as the cabs of Venice. They were specially trained, and each was 'driven' by a special person. The Gondolas were able to bring visitors and the locals to any corner in Venice. Going out to the sea was an option, too!
When Mo Fan arrived in Venice, he immediately went to take a ride on the unique beasts as he explored the City of Canals.
”I heard every person in Venice is a Water Mage, is that true?” Mo Fan sat on the Gondola and asked the driver.
The driver was an old man. Perhaps because of being exposed to the sun too much, his skin tone was as dark as an African, even though he was a European. He was extremely friendly. He explained to Mo Fan with a smile, ”Not everyone, but at least half of the people here can cast one or two Water Spells. Unfortunately, I'm from the other half.”
”Half of the people are Water Mages, that's pretty scary!” Zhao Manyan exclaimed.
The ratio of Mages to ordinary people was extremely low, so it was quite shocking to learn that half of the people in Venice were Water Mages!
”If you're heading for the San Marco Auction Hall, you'll find it by going down this way. The World College Tournament is just around the corner, meaning that there will be lots of people coming to this city. I bet I will be quite busy soon too,” the driver smiled.
Saying this, he handed a card to Mo Fan, telling him that he was available if Mo Fan was interested in booking the Gondola.
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When the two went ashore, the Piazza San Marco was right in front of them. The luxurious San Marco Auction Hall was within sight too, with two griffins guarding the entrance. The place looked stunning!
”Zhao Manyan!” As soon as they went in through the entrance, a handsome man in beach shorts with a pair of sunglasses came up to Zhao Manyan.
Beach shorts and slippers, the man's simple outfit did not really suit the environment. Only the branded sunglasses were able to slightly offset his casual temperament.
”Big Brother, you're so busy, why did you bother waiting here to receive me...” Zhao Manyan said excitedly when he saw the man with sunglasses.
However, before he could finish, the man raised his brows and said, ”Why the heck are you here?”
”I told you I was coming! Did you seriously not read any of my messages?” Zhao Manyan was left speechless.
”Oh, I didn't pay much attention to it. Speaking of which, didn't dad send you to some other countries for training? Why are you here, then? I'm warning you, it's useless trying to hide here if you have done something shameless. I'm too busy to even care about you, every minute of mine is worth a hundred million, do you understand?” the man berated him.
Zhao Manyan's face darkened. He forced the words out between the gaps of his teeth, ”I'm here for the World College Tournament. Could you at least pay some attention to me?”