12: Swift Wind Set

By the time Su Yan arrived at the Auction House, the hall, usually bustling with business, had only a sparse dozen or so people.

It seemed that because the Demon Slayer had appeared in Asura City, the players had all run off to catch a glimpse of the future Human Emperor's demeanor.

"This tactic is called 'making a feint to the east while attacking in the west'."

Su Yan was in a good mood as he stepped into the Auction House.

To showcase its strength and attract more players to trade,

the auction hall was decorated with extraordinary opulence, with golden splendor visible everywhere.

Su Yan walked across the mirror-like floor, skipping the hassle of waiting in line, and headed directly to an empty transaction window.

"Hello, I would like to buy a few pieces of equipment."

The sweet voice of a female salesperson came from inside the window, "Alright, please wait a moment."

Su Yan was just about to compliment it as expected of the largest trading center in the Land of Divine Punishment; the service was truly not bad.

Suddenly, he heard the female salesperson apologetically say:

"I'm sorry, sir, your Rank is too low, so we cannot provide you with trading services at the moment."

"Rank is too low? What does that mean?" Su Yan's face darkened.

Everyone is part of the Human Race, yet you engage in Rank discrimination?

The female salesperson didn't explain, but instead said:

"If you want to buy equipment at Rank 1, we suggest you exit the Auction House and turn right. There are people setting up stalls there all year round, and the price-performance ratio is quite good."

Su Yan was annoyed, "I've already come to your place to buy equipment, why would I care about price-performance ratio? Just tell me straight if you can sell it or not."

The female salesperson said with difficulty:

"Sir, this is a high-end consumption venue, and the value of our goods is generally above 1000 gold coins. You see..."

1000 gold coins, that's 100,000 chinese currency.

This consumption level was indeed unusually high.

Although the other party had been very tactful, how could Su Yan not understand?

Isn't it just looking down on a Rank 1 player for having no money?

Bang!

A heavy bag of gold coins was thrown onto the counter by Su Yan, who said indifferently:

"Here is 100,000 gold coins, is that enough? If not, I can add more."

"One... one hundred thousand!"

The female salesperson looked shocked and hurriedly said: "Sir, please wait a moment!"

As she spoke, she hurried to a corner and whispered something to the light screen in front of her.

Before long.

A Male Manager wearing a suit and slicked-back hair hurried out from inside the Auction House.

The female salesperson also followed behind with her head lowered.

The Male Manager sized up Su Yan.

Seeing that Su Yan had hidden his ID, he, being worldly-wise, knew that this young man's status was extraordinary.

He apologized repeatedly:

"I'm sorry, sir. Xiao Zhou is new from yesterday and didn't know the rules here. Please forgive us for the slight!"

After speaking, he scolded the female salesperson: "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and apologize to our distinguished guest!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry!"

The female salesperson bowed repeatedly, like a child who had done something wrong, not even daring to breathe loudly.

The commotion here instantly attracted the attention of the players in the hall.

Everyone looked over curiously.

Everyone had their mouths wide open in disbelief, as if they had seen the most ridiculous thing in their lives.

Damn it, the Auction House manager is actually bowing and apologizing to a Rank 1 player along with a female salesperson?

"What's going on? Who is that Rank 1 player? He looks so awesome."

"Nonsense, if you could casually shell out 100,000 gold coins, you could be just as awesome as him!"

"Holy crap, 100,000 gold coins? Rank 1??"

The players were shocked.

They had seen plenty of rich people, but they had never seen a Rank 1 rich person.

They speculated one after another about which big Family's young master had just completed their Awakening of a Talent and was out showing off.

For a moment, they could only feel envy and jealousy.

At this moment.

Su Yan was also baffled by the Male Manager's display, sighing that it was just too realistic. His expression was slightly displeased as he frowned and asked:

"I'm in a hurry, can I buy equipment now?"

"Of course! Please follow me to the office, sir!"

Su Yan did not refuse the Male Manager's humble posture and nodded in agreement.

After arriving at the office.

Su Yan was arranged to sit on a high-end sofa, drinking fine tea and enjoying VIP treatment.

"May I ask what equipment you need to purchase, sir?"

The Male Manager asked politely while sitting opposite him.

Su Yan took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said:

"Do you have any good recommendations for SSS-Rank Talent gear that can be equipped at Rank 1?"

The Male Manager was dumbfounded: "Sir, stop joking."

"The number of SSS-Rank Divine Artifacts in the entire Human Race can be counted on one hand. Which one isn't a peerless treasure? How could they possibly be put up for sale?"

"And as for Rank 1 SSS-Rank Divine Artifacts, forgive my ignorance, but I have never seen one to this day."

None?

Su Yan felt very regretful.

He could only settle for the next best thing and asked: "Then what about SS-Rank?"

The Male Manager's body shook. He had originally thought he was joking.

But hearing him say this, his expression couldn't help but become strange, and he said cautiously:

"Sir, I know you aren't short on money, but there's really no need to buy such good equipment at Rank 1. SS-Rank items are all astronomically priced, and even at Rank 1, they won't be cheap."

"And the leveling speed for the first 20 Ranks is very fast; they don't even count as transitional equipment..."

Su Yan interrupted: "I'm buying, you're selling; just give me recommendations."

"Eh, alright!"

The Male Manager was a smart man; he had said what needed to be said, and he was certainly happy to do this profitable business.

Soon.

The coffee table in the office was filled with various Rank 1 SS-Rank equipment.

The Male Manager smiled apologetically: "Although our Auction House doesn't have SSS-Rank Divine Artifacts, we do have quite a bit of stock for Rank 1 SS-Rank equipment."

"These are all Rank 1 super-grade items hand-crafted by Grandmaster blacksmiths when they were increasing their forging experience. They are all hot items, and the quality is absolutely guaranteed."

"Seeing you holding a staff, you must be a noble God's Wrath Mage. I think these few pieces of equipment would be very suitable..."

Su Yan interrupted again, saying: "No need, I'll pick them myself."

"Alright, please take your time picking, sir. I'll make you another cup of tea."

While the Male Manager went to make tea.

Su Yan carefully selected from these SS-Rank equipment.

He discovered that these pieces of equipment had traces of being deliberately wiped, and the ones at the bottom were even covered in dust.

"Damn, this is no hot item; it's clearly stuff that can't be sold and is just gathering dust." Su Yan couldn't help but complain.

Rank 1 SS-Rank equipment is something normal players can't afford, and rich players don't need.

After all, who would be willing to spend tens of thousands of times the price to buy a piece of equipment that will be obsolete in 10 minutes?

At most, it's bought for display to prove that one has also possessed an SS-Rank item.

But there was no help for it; who let them run into Su Yan, the God's Wrath Mage. Buying was definitely necessary, it just depended on whether he could lower the price.

In the end, after Su Yan's selection, he chose a warrior helmet and a mage boot.

【Helmet of Hope】 (SS-Rank): Stamina +20, Strength +15. Equipment Rank: 1. Set Effect: swift wind set (5-piece set)

【Swift Wind】: Agility +200, movement speed increases to 200% after leaving combat, lasting 10 seconds.

【Wind Spirit Boots】 (SS-Rank): Intelligence +18, Agility +21. Equipment Rank: 1. Set Effect: swift wind set (5-piece set)

【Swift Wind】: Agility +200, movement speed increases to 200% after leaving combat, lasting 10 seconds.

As well as three other unidentified pieces: gauntlets, chest armor, and leggings.

These three unidentified pieces of equipment showed no attributes other than their SS-Rank quality.

But Su Yan was different; he had the SSS-Rank Talent Eye of the Gods. He had long since seen the attributes of the three pieces of equipment clearly.

The Male Manager walked over carrying the brewed tea. Upon seeing the equipment IDs he had selected, he exclaimed in admiration:

"Sir, you really have a good eye. This swift wind set is the hottest-selling set in our Auction House, which can be called a Divine Artifact for traveling. However, you are a mage, are you really sure there's no problem buying equipment for other classes?"

Su Yan said indifferently: "In business matters, ask less."

"Yes, yes, yes."

"How many gold coins in total?"

The Male Manager said:

"It's like this, to congratulate the emergence of the Demon Slayer, our Auction House is having a promotion. All goods receive a 20% discount. The more you buy, the greater the discount."

Su Yan heard this, and his heart couldn't help but stir. Good grief, another one having a promotion because of the emergence of the Demon Slayer!

"That's great, thanks."

The Male Manager smiled: "Don't thank us, if you want to thank someone, you should thank the Demon Slayer!"

Damn it, thank the Demon Slayer. Thank myself?

Su Yan said indifferently: "Just tell me how many gold coins it is."

"These two pieces of the swift wind set are 150,000 each after the discount. The other three unidentified pieces are 80,000 each after the discount! A total of 540,000 gold coins. I'll round it down for you, charging you 500,000. Do you think that's acceptable?"

"Goodbye!" Su Yan's mouth twitched. He changed his face in a second and got up to leave.

Damn, 500,000! 50 million chinese currency, why not just rob me!

The Male Manager saw him walking out the door without looking back, as if he had expected it, and hurriedly chased after him, saying: "How about you give me a price, sir?"

Su Yan said disdainfully: "For this pile of old antiques, 5,000 gold coins per piece, no more."

Although SS-Rank items are very rare, they are only Rank 1 after all. He was confident that besides himself, no idiot would buy them. And if no one buys them, they are just a pile of scrap metal!