120: Auction House

After Zhang Yun recounted the matter, his expression was very ugly.

After all, this was a matter that made one lose Face.

If it were anyone else, Zhang Yun would absolutely not have spoken of it.

"Then where did A Hua end up going?" Li Changfeng asked, pressing for an answer.

"Sigh, it's a long story. Later, A Hua left me and went to the Gao Family. But, as you all know, that Gao Yuan was just playing around with A Hua; how could he possibly be serious?" Zhang Yun's Face was gloomy, and he let out a long sigh.

"After that, A Hua left Yizhou City, and I don't know where she went."

"From that point on, Gao Yuan started this habit, and it has continued until now."

"There have been quite a few women Gao Yuan has toyed with, but men fear the influence of the Gao Family, so no one dares to speak out."

"Besides, this isn't exactly a good thing, so no one is willing to talk about it."

The more Zhang Yun spoke, the more agitated he became, his fists clenched tightly.

If Zhang Yun had the chance, he would definitely kill Gao Yuan.

Such a great humiliation—Zhang Yun must take revenge!

"That is true; after all, it is an inglorious matter, so it is better not to speak of it if one can avoid it." Li Changfeng sighed.

Li Changfeng's mood was complex; encountering such a thing, Zhang Yun must be feeling terrible.

Moreover, Zhang Yun must feel a sense of helplessness, as he has no way to do anything about it!

"Forget it, forget it, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore." Zhang Yun sighed long and hard. He looked extremely weather-beaten, as if he had aged several decades in an instant.

Zhang Yun was originally in his thirties, but he looked like he was in his fifties.

Nan Qingyue stood to the side, silent, her head lowered as she wondered what she was thinking about.

"Alright, the matter is already in the past, you don't need to keep living in the past." Li Changfeng reached out and gently patted his shoulder.

"However, I do think you should leave quickly."

"This place has become a place of sorrow for you; it is better to leave."

Li Changfeng was doing this for Zhang Yun; after experiencing such things, he was long past the mood for anything else.

And just at this moment, the Auction House finally began its proceedings.

After Gao Yuan left the Auction House, the Host slowly ascended the high stage.

The Host stood on the high stage and first scanned the surroundings.

"Good evening, everyone. The auction has officially begun. Next, we will auction the first item." The Host reached out his hand, signaling the maid to come forward.

"seven treasures glazed tile."

"This item is a top-grade forging Material. With the seven treasures glazed tile, any weapon forged will surely reach the Immortal Grade."

"The starting bid is one thousand taels of gold."

Having said this, the Host beckoned.

Subsequently, the seven treasures glazed tile was brought up by the maid and placed right on the table.

Being able to forge an Immortal Grade weapon was definitely very attractive to these Cultivators.

However, Li Changfeng already possessed an Immortal Grade weapon, so naturally, he was not interested.

"Master, an Immortal Grade weapon! How amazing!" Nan Qingyue's eyes lit up, and she was somewhat tempted.

But despite that, Li Changfeng had no intention of bidding for it.

This trip was for the Seven-Colored Powder, and Li Changfeng did not have much money.

Other than the Seven Flowers Sword he had swindled and the gems he had sold, Li Changfeng did not know what else he could exchange for money.

"It is not bad, but be good, Qingyue. Master will get you something better. Don't bother with this piece of junk stone." Li Changfeng reached out and gently patted Nan Qingyue's head.

Upon hearing this, Nan Qingyue nodded vigorously and giggled.

"Yes, Master, thank you, Master! I knew Master was the best." Nan Qingyue revealed her little fangs, and her smile was very sweet.

Zhang Yun gasped.

This Nan Qingyue before him had just been looking fierce and malicious.

How could Nan Qingyue be so well-behaved in front of Li Changfeng?

It seemed that only Li Changfeng could have such an ability.

Zhang Yun certainly could not do that.

"Two thousand taels of gold!" Someone had placed a bid, though it was unclear who.

The seven treasures glazed tile was indeed very attractive.

The auction had just started, and the price had already doubled.

"Three thousand taels of gold!"

"Four thousand taels of gold!"

"Five thousand!"

"Ten thousand!"

Seeing this scene, the Host could not help but gasp.

A full ten thousand taels of gold.

The auction had only been going for a quarter of an hour, and it had already increased tenfold!

"These people are really rich. It's so much more expensive, yet they still buy it?" Nan Qingyue shook her head helplessly.

Even if this seven treasures glazed tile was a treasure, it was simply not worth ten thousand taels of gold.

The price on the black market was only seven thousand to eight thousand taels.

After all, it was just a forging Material, and even if used, it wouldn't guarantee a one-hundred-percent chance of forging an Immortal Grade weapon.

"Indeed, this is more expensive than what is sold on the black market. What do you think these people are after?" Li Changfeng was dismissive.

Li Changfeng, for his part, thought these people were all a bunch of fools.

Zhang Yun chuckled; he naturally understood the reasoning behind this.

"Sir, you may not know, but these people are all prominent figures in Yizhou City. They come to the auction for the sake of their own Face." After a slight pause, Zhang Yun continued to explain.

"Just think about it: if one manages to snatch up a treasure, besides displaying one's financial power, it also shows one's influence."

"If one has great influence, others will simply not dare to compete. In this way, don't you have a lot of Face?"

When Zhang Yun said this, he turned his head and looked toward the high stage.

Subsequently, Zhang Yun took another look at the person who had placed the bid.

"Sir, look at that person; he is the owner of the largest money shop in Yizhou City. For him, auctioning this seven treasures glazed tile is of no use at all, yet he still bids for it. Doing this is just to build momentum for himself in Yizhou City," Zhang Yun analyzed.

"Using other people's money to build one's own momentum, and then attracting other people's money into one's own pocket. This person is truly shrewd." Li Changfeng nodded silently.

"Indeed, Master, these people who do business are all very shrewd." Nan Qingyue nodded vigorously.

This person's background in Yizhou City was already quite good.

And he was also the owner of the largest money shop; wasn't this status enough?

"Ten thousand taels of gold, going once."

"Ten thousand taels of gold, going twice!"

"Three times, sold! Does anyone else wish to bid?"

The Host stood on the high stage, looking down and observing the movements below.

The Host of the Auction House naturally hoped the price would be as high as possible; this way, the kickbacks he could rake in would also be substantial.

Below the stage, the money shop owner Gao Shen held his head high; he was very satisfied with this scene.

Li Changfeng scanned the room, his gaze fixed on Gao Shen.

Gao Shen wore a gorgeous brocade robe, was fat, and had a large belly; one could tell at a glance that he was a wealthy merchant.

"Ten thousand taels of gold!"

"Three times!" The Host shouted, holding a hammer in his hand.