201: Future Ambassador of the Western Protectorate

After Ike's words, Qin Yang couldn't find a reason to refuse.

This is a true businessman!

Prince Feng still has a lot to learn; he focuses too much on tactics, sometimes overlooking "strategic" investments.

Qin Yang sighed inwardly.

However, thinking about it, it was quite reasonable.

Every Legendary Rank Professional is at least a Peak Monarch.

And Qin Yang himself is even hailed as the future Peak Emperor of Kyushu.

Spending eighty to ninety million to gain the favor of an Emperor is a very worthwhile endeavor.

Anyone with a bit of sense and a bit of power wouldn't mind doing this.

Qin Yang smiled in his heart, nodded to Ike, and gladly accepted the Howard Family's respect.

Just then, the bidding had already begun.

"The Gnit Family bids 6 million."

"The Rose Family bids 8 million!"

"Ignitz bids 10 million."

"Damn Ignitz, put your hand down! The Rose Family bids 12 million!!!"

"The Gnit Family bids 14 million!"

In the blink of an eye, the price of the amulet had been called up to fourteen million.

During this time, Ike Howard showed no intention of making a move.

The price of this amulet would definitely exceed 60 million; raising his hand earlier would just be a waste of energy.

Qin Yang noticed that Ike Howard kept staring at an old man in the corner, as if observing an opponent.

The old man had a high, hooked nose, deep-set eyes, and a sinister gaze.

He resembled a vulture, giving an impression of insatiable greed and unscrupulousness.

Qin Yang gazed at him with True Dragon Qi Observation.

The old man's information immediately appeared before him.

A Rank 40 Professional, his profession was an Excellent Rank Mage.

Qin Yang wouldn't normally bother with such a person.

But his name made Qin Yang frown.

Jacob Child.

Like the Howard Family, the Child Family is also a consortium Family in the Western World.

Among the four major Western merchant associations, two are under Child's control: one primarily handles financial lending, and the other deals in the reselling of special energy sources like magic crystals and Origin Ore.

At the same time, they also possess an armed force.

It's not a guild or a legion, but a small nation where everyone is a soldier.

With money and military might, the strength of this Family is absolutely not to be underestimated.

Qin Yang understood why Ike was staring at the old man.

With him present, if Ike wanted to help him secure the amulet, it might cost a small fortune.

Moreover, the Howard and Child Families have always been at odds.

Qin Yang smiled at Ike and said, "Sir Howard, are you worried that the old man from the Child Family will make a move on the amulet?"

"So you also know people from the Child Family."

Ike paused slightly, then gave a wry smile, "Their financial resources are immense; they are a formidable competitor, but rest assured, as I said, I will help you buy the amulet."

Qin Yang smiled, raised a glass to Ike, and said, "He won't be your opponent."

Immediately, he called over He Zhiyi, who was eating dessert at the buffet.

"Liang Zai! This cake is super delicious!"

He Zhiyi hurried over, still holding a plate of dessert.

Amidst her innocent and naive demeanor, her emotional intelligence was exposed.

There were three people on the sofa, and she only brought one serving of dessert.

Qin Yang sighed and offered the dessert to Ike.

Then he said to He Zhiyi, "Did you see that old man?"

He Zhiyi nodded, "He looks like a vulture."

Qin Yang said, "I want him to go to the restroom within 5 minutes."

He Zhiyi immediately understood. She briefly sensed the opponent's strength, then mischievously smiled, "He's so weak, I won't need that long."

With that, she quickly took small steps, stealthily approached the Child old man, and then pretended to pass by casually. With just this simple action, the Gu was already planted.

He Zhiyi turned back and gave Qin Yang an OK gesture: Done.

It's over already?

Qin Yang himself chuckled.

He still hadn't understood how He Zhiyi had planted the Gu.

Ike, beside him, had even less idea of what had happened.

He only heard the amulet being called up to 60 million, then he began to raise his hand and bid.

"The Howard Family bids 62 million."

As soon as he finished shouting, the Child old man also raised his hand.

"The Child Family bids 64 million."

"Howard, 66 million!"

"Child, 68 million."

"Damn old vulture!" Ike cursed fiercely.

The Child old man, meanwhile, cast a provocative glance, seemingly intending to make Ike look bad in front of Qin Yang.

"Howard, 70 million!"

"Child, 72 million..."

Just as the Child old man raised his hand, his body suddenly convulsed, his hunched frame bent like a shrimp, and his features twisted together.

Qin Yang's gaze sharpened, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

Good heavens, it had only been less than two minutes, and the Gu worm was already at work.

The urge to defecate came in a torrent.

A faint smell of rotten eggs had begun to permeate the banquet hall.

The Child old man was seen clutching his buttocks with one hand, getting up with difficulty, and stumbling towards the restroom, moving like a vulture walking on the ground, which was quite comical.

Seeing this, Ike Howard immediately pressed his advantage, shouting, "The Howard Family bids 74 million!"

At this stage of the bidding, there were almost no other contenders.

It wasn't that people couldn't bid higher, but seeing that their opponent was a Sir from the Howard Family, they lost the desire to compete.

After all, it was just a purple-grade amulet, and it had a Rank restriction.

If they really had to spend seventy or eighty million to buy it, they would also feel it wasn't worth it.

But for Ike, it was different.

He wasn't buying an amulet, but Qin Yang's friendship.

To secure it for seventy million was an absolute steal.

"74 million, going once!"

"74 million, going twice!"

"74 million, going three times, sold!"

As the hammer fell on the wooden block, Ike successfully secured the amulet for Qin Yang.

And the old man from the Child Family was still in the restroom, having a massive purge.

"Sir Howard, I will accept your kindness."

Qin Yang took the amulet from Ike's hand and thanked him politely.

"You're welcome, Your Excellency Qin Yang."

Ike smiled and said, "I've heard since I was a Child that the mountains and rivers of Kyushu are beautiful. I hope to go and explore them, with my good friend."

Qin Yang nodded silently.

To describe doing business in Kyushu with such artistry, Ike Howard is definitely a Great Master of language.

If a Western Protectorate is established in the future, Ike Howard could serve as the ambassador.

Qin Yang also reviewed the subsequent auction items.

They were all either temporarily useless or rather unhelpful, so Qin Yang did not let Howard continue to spend money.

After the banquet, he took Chu Mengxuan and the other two to the exclusive rooftop pool of their suite.

They were to wait there for the challengers who were about to arrive.

While the auction was taking place, the Imperial Guards were still on their mission.

In this short time, they had already submitted a list.

The people on the list were Professionals recruited by the Pope's subordinates.

They would attack Qin Yang tonight to test the depth of his strength.

And Qin Yang had already set up the stage, just waiting for them to come knocking.