Ren Yuanhao originally thought that finding the goods for the two of them would be the end of it, and he could focus on investigating Mandala Gene. However, by chance, she discovered an even bigger secret.
"What do we do now? We'll die even if we deliver these goods, and we'll die if we don't deliver them and return to Xiling City."
Sha Yunba's face turned ashen, his mind a tangled mess.
"So, from the moment we accepted this mission, we were already dead. It's ridiculous, with my meager abilities, I actually thought I could revive my family's reputation."
Mu Yunyan tightly clutched her clothes. As a woman, she had learned to shoulder the honor of her family. She had finally summoned the courage to decide to cross the desert and reach Guyao City, a chaotic region, but fate was so ridiculously cruel.
"Alright, don't think about it too much for now. We've gone through life and death together. I won't let this matter slide."
Ren Yuanhao's words always carried a calming force. Mu Yunyan's heart stirred, and she suddenly realized that she had become so dependent on this man without knowing when it started.
At this moment, 20 minutes had passed. Kankin showed no outward reaction as he slowly walked onto the oval stage, greeting all the bidders.
"Welcome everyone to Balenkell Auction House. Here you will find jadeware you love, ancient paintings you've long desired, martial arts secret manuals that warriors dream of, and various high-end artworks. And today, the items auctioned will be the richest of the entire year. I'm sure you've all been waiting anxiously, as if being scratched by cats?"
Kankin finished speaking, and a burst of laughter erupted from the audience. Many people echoed him loudly, "Yes, we've waited until our flowers have all withered! Let's start soon!"
"Good, I'm not one for long speeches. Our Balenkell Auction House has been established for over ten years, so I won't go over the rules. Below, please bring out the first item."
The first item was brought out by two tall, foreign blonde beauties.
At that moment, the lights blazed, and all eyes converged on the item like wolves. It was a bronze mirror. At first glance, the bronze mirror showed no difference. If it were an antique, such an ordinary antique wouldn't attract everyone's attention. However, at this moment, someone's attention shifted to the mirror's base.
"Wolong Bed!" A man near the front row seemed a bit excited, then immediately fell silent, feigning calmness.
But Kankin had been doing this for so long that he already understood that someone was interested in this item. He knew very well that in such a venue, the more unable one was to control their emotions, the less likely they were to obtain the treasure, or they would need to offer a higher price.
He grinned, and whenever he grinned, the nobles in the viewing stands had to tighten their purse strings, lest he see through their thoughts.
"This first item is indeed the Wolong Bed. The mirror on it is actually an ordinary object, but even the most ordinary mirror, when placed on the Wolong Bed, will cause a miracle to happen."
Kankin kept them in suspense, but the people below couldn't wait, shouting, "Hurry up and tell us! What is this thing used for?"
"Please be patient, everyone. After the mirror is placed on the Wolong Bed, if you look sincerely into the mirror placed on the Wolong Bed, you will see a beautiful woman!"
As soon as this was said, those guys burst into laughter, "Tsk, none of us here lack women, and after all, it's a flower in the mirror, water in the moon. It can't be materialized. What good is it?"
"Exactly, it can't be materialized. It's useless."
The crowd chimed in, clearly dissatisfied with the first item.
"Well, that's for each to see for themselves," Kankin said, setting the starting bid. "The starting bid is 100,000."
Zager sneered, and the wound was aggravated. He said, "This thing, no matter how you look at it, is something only a loser would like, and losers usually don't have money. Is it a bit foolish to spend 100,000 on this?"
However, as soon as the words fell, Ren Yuanhao was the first to raise his hand.
"Good, this young friend bids 100,000 for the first time!"
Kankin appeared calm and composed.
Just then, the man who had recognized the Wolong Bed at a glance could no longer contain his excitement. He immediately raised his hand and said tremblingly, "150,000!"
But as soon as the words left his mouth, Kankin was about to announce the count according to procedure when, unexpectedly, Ren Yuanhao raised his hand again, his expression indifferent, like an assassin. "200,000."
"Brother Bao, can you explain your intention for buying this thing? I feel that with your looks, character, and abilities, what kind of woman can't you have?"
As Sha Yunba spoke, he glanced at Mu Yunyan inadvertently. He saw that her face was already flushed red. He thought to himself, this little girl is probably just starting to fall in love. As long as Brother Bao speaks, won't this little girl obediently comply? Why would she be foolishly staring at the beauty in the mirror?
Actually, Ren Yuanhao didn't want to buy it, but as soon as the Wolong Bed appeared, the system sister, who had not communicated with him, had come back to life!
It was one thing for her to come back to life, but the sister had also issued a strict order, stating that he must obtain it, no matter the cost!
Ren Yuanhao felt everyone's strange gazes and realized that disguising himself today was a wise choice.
At this moment, the man seemed to be at odds with Ren Yuanhao, and he raised one finger towards Kankin.
"Increase by 10,000?" Kankin guessed.
"No, 1,000,000."
As soon as this was said, everyone became agitated. Some were laughing, while others began to re-evaluate the item. However, what was even more surprising was that Ren Yuanhao also raised one finger.
"Excuse me, young friend, what do you mean?" Kankin was a bit confused.
Ren Yuanhao, under everyone's strange gazes, crossed his legs and said in a deep voice, "The meaning is very simple. No matter who bids, I will always be one dollar more than him, okay?"
"Damn, what a cheap tactic."
"Is this guy a nouveau riche?"
Unexpectedly, while everyone was still discussing, the man who was fixated on the Wolong Bed suddenly stood up from his seat and pointed at Ren Yuanhao, cursing him. "Damn it, kid, are you deliberately targeting me?"
"Excuse me, it's really not aimed at you. I just want to tell you that I must have this item, that's all."
Ren Yuanhao sat there calmly. Unexpectedly, the man suddenly stretched out five fingers and said fiercely, "Alright, I bid five million!"
Ren Yuanhao not only didn't get angry but applauded, "Oh? Aren't you afraid I'm a shill, deliberately raising the price, and then ditching you, leaving you to be fleeced by this auction house?"
As soon as this was said, the man's face suddenly turned ashen. Five million could be more than half of his fortune, but if, as he said, he was just a shill~