Chapter 33 (1/2)

Translator: Larbre Studio  Editor: Larbre Studio

Manager Wu smiled and said, “You may not be aware, distinguished guest, but we have a rule here in Linglong Hall. For anyone who comes with more than a thousand gold, any deposit under a hundred gold is waived. Since you have produced a gold biscuit worth a thousand gold, the thirty gold deposit that was agreed upon for the purchase of the materials is now automatically cancelled. This here is the proof of purchase from Linglong Hall. Please keep it well, sir!” With that, he took out a receipt and handed it over.

“Then, let me give my thanks, Manager Wu.”

Xu Yi was extremely surprised. Even in his second life, the wealthy seem to enjoy many special privileges as well.

Manager Wu declined the thanks. “This is merely what we are supposed to do. There is no need for thanks, sir. Is there anything else that you might require?”

Yuan Qinghua said, “We still require a piece of leather armor that provides good defence, and a heavy weapon.”

For this trip to East City, everything was in order for Xu Yi to be as prepared as he could to tackle his upcoming death match on the duelling platforms.

If he thought about it properly, he had already been through a few life or death battles. He realized that in such battles, weapons and martial techniques contribute most to his chances of winning.

He could say that under conditions where he was more or less equal to his opponent, whoever’s weapon or technique had an advantage could be sufficient to change the direction of the outcome.

Right now, time was short, and there might not be enough time to train a new technique. Hence, Xu Yi could only put his all into a good weapon.

In a battle, it was all about attacking and defending. Xu Yi wanted to address both and planned to buy one of each item.

The brunette was about to speak, but Manager Wu spoke first. “Master Yi is a distinguished guest. Let us not waste our time showing him any ordinary items.” After that, he turned to Xu Yi and said, “Master Yi, you are here at just the right time. Our shop is about to start a small auction in around an hour. Everything up on auction is definitely not ordinary. Would you be interested in attending?”

“An auction?”

Xu Yi was lost in thought for a moment, but he soon collected his senses. “Since Manager Wu has invited us, I shall accept.”

There was already a gold depository in existence here, and now an auction. It was not that hard for him to accept.

After all, he did intend to purchase something good this time. If the item could be up for auction, it could not be that bad, right?

After making arrangements for the auction, Manager Wu politely bade them farewell. After a while, the brunette came over with a black cloak and a red number plate with nothing written on either side. She said with a smile, “Sir, these are prepared specially by Linglong Hall in order to protect the confidentiality of our customers. The black cloak is used to hide your face, and the red plate contains your auction number. After you enter your private compartment, and after the auction begins, the number plate will automatically display a number, which will be decided on at random. Even Linglong Hall will not be aware of which of our guests have purchased which item. With that, your privacy will be ensured.”

Xu Yi marvelled at this in his mind. It was no wonder that Linglong Hall’s business could grow to such an extent. With them thinking about their customers at every turn, how could they not?

After the brunette explained the proceedings, she ordered the attendants to give them more tea. Afterwards, she politely left the room.

After trying out the new snacks, Xu Yi was no longer interested in them. However, he thought of Little Qiu who was at the age where she would still love snacks. He ordered the attendants outside to bring him a nice box, then he packed the fruits and snacks nicely into it. Afterwards, he lay back on the soft chair and closed his eyes to rest.

In the room, Xu Yi was peacefully resting. However, in the other end of the room, Yuan Qinghua was pacing around in circles madly.

“Alright, stop circling. Sit down and take a rest, I still need you!”

Xu Yi knew what he was worried about. Surely, it was because Yuan Qinghua would no longer be of use once they went to the auction later. After all, no haggling is allowed in auctions.