44 Start of the Auction (2/2)
”120”
As soon as the countdown started, a man wearing a mask smiled sadistically at the old man. The old man grit his teeth before bidding once again.
”150!”
”170.”
Almost as soon as he upped the price, the man once again out bid him. The old man was furious.
”Do you have no heart? That child is my grandson!”
”Did you not hear? All of us are equal here. If you can pay then get lost.”
The old man furious at his words once again upped the price.
”250!”
”300.”
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”500.”
”550Mu! That's as much as I can go.”
The masked man smiled and did not bid any further. He turned to the boss standing on the podium and locked eyes for a brief moment before breaking contact. He did not make a sound and let Xiong Dazhan count down.
”Does anyone want to bid higher? 550 down in 3...2...1..Sold!”
The child was brought down to the old man and the old man hugged him in tears.
”I was so worried! My son is gone and now I almost lost you!”
”Grandpa...Is that you?”
The malnourished child fainted in his arms before being carried off far from the auction. Of course, this scene was only the start of many like this, some happier than others.
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In the back, Xin Fan secretly passed a message on to Xiao Xing to read. Of course, her handcuffs, numbered 44, were preventing her from holding it so Xin Fan had to secretly open it up and let her read from a blind spot. Huo Ming had no idea on the transgression occurring right under his nose.
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As soon as you get called up, they would take away your handcuffs. I will stall them for a while so you can run away as far as you can. I will catch up if I lose them.
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The girl just nodded accepting the plan. Although she didn't say anything, Xin Fan could somewhat predict what the girl was trying to say from her eyes. It probably was something along the lines of 'What about you Brother Xin Fan? What if they catch you again!'
Xin Fan simply shook his head ever so slightly to indicate he was going to be okay. Although, truth be told, this message was more to himself as a bit of reassurance. He wasn't too sure if his plan would work out as he planned.
”Now time for number 44!”
Huo Ming slowly walked over and unlocked the cuffs with a sneer.
”You are going to be paid for so much!”
As he did so, he ordered the same guard to to take her to the stage. Just as they were headed towards the stairs, Xin Fan dashed forwards. He took out a scythe. The Scythe glowed faintly and Xin Fan used the back to knock the man away.
”Run Now!”
Xin Fan sent waves of energy cutting the surrounding breaking everything. He stood guard at the stairs preventing anyone from entering while keeping a lookout for Xiao Xing.
”Hahaha...you brat...You really know how to piss me off!”