135: Warehouse Anomalies

Re-auction?

Hearing Qin Yun's words, everyone was stunned.

Those who previously thought Qin Yun would seize the container for himself felt deeply ashamed.

Their moral values were simply not on the same level as Qin Yun's.

There was a reason why the Eastern Kid, at such a young age, could stand out among the competitive Treasure Hunters and be held in such high regard by so many.

The two bosses thought Qin Yun was concerned about his reputation and was merely declining out of politeness in front of so many people.

"This container was originally won by you, so please just take it."

"Exactly. I wouldn't agree to give this container to anyone else; we're giving it to you."

Both of them spoke very sincerely.

"Qin, just take this container. You deserve it."

"You've done so much for this Warehouse Auction convention. If you take this container, no one will have anything to say against it."

The local Tycoons of Borton City also began to persuade Qin Yun.

"You've brought honor to us Treasure Hunters. If it weren't for you, the two bosses who broke the rules wouldn't have been punished. It's best if you take this container."

"Anyone who dares to bid against Qin Yun is picking a fight with me!"

"Right, this container is your trophy."

The Treasure Hunters' shouts of "Take it!" converged over the square, the sound massive and deafening, giving everyone a sense of great power.

To this, Qin Yun only gave a faint smile.

He waved to the people in all directions. Everyone had been watching Qin Yun's every move while they shouted, and seeing this, they all quieted down.

"Everyone, please stop. Rules are still necessary."

"If I were to just take this container, how would I be any different from those two bosses? It would be a violation of the rules within the Treasure Hunting Circle, and I will never allow that to happen!"

Qin Yun cupped his fists and righteously rejected everyone's suggestion.

He had gone to so much trouble; if he wanted to seize the container, it would have been a matter of a single sentence. Why would he have waited until today?

From yesterday's Warehouse Auction convention, which involved the whole public, Qin Yun saw a brand new power.

By using a few treasures as gimmicks to attract the interest of Treasure Hunters and tourists, a massive Warehouse Auction convention could be held even without a Storage Company leading it.

This would play a significant role in increasing his influence among Treasure Hunters.

Moreover, it could earn a lot of money; just from commissions alone, he and Julia had split over three hundred thousand dollars.

And that was after deducting the costs of renting the venue and hiring Staff Members.

Therefore, as the original initiator of this Warehouse Auction, he would never engage in such obviously short-sighted behavior.

Enthusiastic applause broke out at the scene; everyone was moved by Qin Yun's words.

"Well done, Qin Yun! You are a role model for us Treasure Hunters!"

"With people like Qin Yun, the Treasure Hunting Circle can develop healthily, which helps everyone fight for their own interests."

"Since Qin Yun has made such a contribution to the Treasure Hunting Circle, we can't remain indifferent. I absolutely will not bid against Qin Yun!"

"I won't either. If anyone bids against Qin Yun, they are an enemy of our Treasure Hunting Circle, and we must resolutely boycott such behavior!"

"Right! I'll take care of anyone who dares to make a bid!"

...The will of the Treasure Hunters unified, deciding to let Qin Yun take this warehouse at an extremely low price.

The spectating Tycoons were all dumbfounded.

Qin Yun had actually gained the recognition of every Treasure Hunter present.

They really wanted to bid for this warehouse.

But thinking about making enemies of so many people—if someone were to take a potshot at them—they wouldn't live to enjoy however many treasures they got from the warehouse.

More crucially, they didn't know what was in the warehouse, and Qin Yun would surely bid frantically for the sake of his reputation.

Offending Qin Yun would be no small trouble, and if they won the container at an extremely high price, they might even lose a lot of money.

After long consideration, the visiting Tycoons also decided to give up on bidding.

Qin Yun would likely auction off any treasures he found; if they liked something, wouldn't it be better to just spend a little more to buy it from him?

Thinking this, the Tycoons were also happy to do Qin Yun a favor.

"This container should belong to Qin Yun; I won't compete for it this time."

"Qin Yun's character and actions are worthy of my respect. I'm also opting out of this auction."

"Anyone who dares to bid is challenging me, Lawrence Toby, and I will never forgive such a despicable person."

...In the face of everyone's kindness, a wry smile appeared on Qin Yun's face.

How could he bear such deep affection from so many people?

Being an opinion leader had many benefits, but it also required carrying many responsibilities.

However, the arrow was already on the string and had to be fired; he had no choice but to brace himself and accept it.

"Everyone, don't worry about my feelings. Auctioning a warehouse is about the highest bidder winning. Please, feel free to bid."

"If I'm lucky enough to win this container for a lower price than yesterday, the money I save will be used to organize the next Warehouse Auction, striving to bring everyone more and better warehouses, as well as a better Warehouse Auction experience!"

Qin Yun said gratefully, cupping his fists.

He had already seen that these large-scale, public-participation Warehouse Auctions had great potential; why would he give up his control over them?

Investing three million dollars into it would take some time to earn back with interest, but his status and influence—especially his control over Warehouse Auctions in Borton City—would significantly improve.

This could be considered a career related to Treasure Hunters, and it needed to be managed well.

Qin Yun didn't have much energy for it, so he planned to leave the matters of dealing with local Tycoons regarding these Warehouse Auctions to Julia.

Everyone was completely stunned by Qin Yun's words, standing frozen for a long time.

He wouldn't even take a warehouse given for free; just what kind of height had Qin Yun reached?

Even if they ran with all their might, they wouldn't be able to catch up to this young man's heels in their entire lives.

Hank looked at Qin Yun with eyes full of admiration.

At fifty years old, he had seen many ups and downs. If someone's mindset wasn't right after suddenly becoming wealthy and they acted arrogantly, they would likely be slammed hard against the ground.

This quality of being neither humble nor arrogant was a spiritual trait seen only in many big shots.

Qin Yun actually possessed it now; he would surely have an even grander future, and his daughter certainly wouldn't suffer by following him.

The Host stepped onto the stage, and this somewhat simple Warehouse Auction quickly began.

After the reserve price was announced, only Qin Yun raised his hand. The scene was dead silent; not a single person bid against him.

"3! 2! 1! Congratulations, Mr. Qin! This warehouse has been won by Mr. Qin for five hundred dollars!"

After the Host shouted this sentence with all his might, the scene instantly became an ocean of cheers.

Everyone shouted to release the excitement in their hearts, waving their arms and jumping around with smiles on their faces, more excited than if they were at a concert.

Qin Yun was very happy in his heart; the yongle encyclopedia was finally in his hands.

No matter the cost, obtaining such a treasure of the Xia Country was worth it.

After the warehouse door was opened, he was instantly stunned by what he saw inside.

Why was the situation inside the container different from what he remembered?