Chapter 319: 317. Driven Out (2/4)
Wen Ping responded, "One One-Star Vortex Map, just sell... just sell it for 666 White Crystals."
"Sect Leader!" Zhantian Qingxuan’s eyes widened as he looked at Wen Ping.
What happened to the Sect Leader?
A One-Star Vortex Map in a place like East Lake might sell for between 250 to 260 White Crystals, but in such a bustling city, the price would definitely be lower. After all, an item like a One-Star Vortex Map is definitely abundant in Cloud Sea City, so the price would be cheaper by about 10 to 20 White Crystals.
The Sect Leader didn’t lower the price but instead set a price nearly three times higher.
After Wen Ping’s words, Steward Liu smiled wryly, stood up, and said, "Is your One-Star Vortex Map hand-painted? Come, take it out. What kind of One-Star Vortex Map demands 666 White Crystals." Though he said that, he didn’t actually want to see it. After standing up, he headed directly to the square table, losing interest in both the item for sale and Wen Ping’s group.
What storms hasn’t Liu experienced?
People have brought counterfeit items to consign with him, and they were even in the Divine Profound Realm. But it was his first time seeing someone dare to come and toy with him with a guard in the Upper Profound Realm.
"Someone! Show them out—"
"Steward Liu, are you sure you don’t want to take a look at the item?" Getting kicked out, Wen Ping didn’t care. There were other Level C auction houses; his item was sure to be in high demand once presented.
"Look at what!" Steward Liu angered, his facial flesh trembling. Shortly after, a cultivator in the Half-Step Divine Profound Realm appeared in the hall, looking coldly at the four people. His eyes seemed capable of devouring them, but he did not utter any harsh words, just issued a simple warning.
"Next time, you won’t be this lucky." Implying that if they dared to come again, they would dare to take action.
Wen Ping remained unperturbed, casually saying to the person beside him, "Let’s go."
Having said that, he directly stepped out of the auction house.
But as he left, Steward Liu muttered.
"What is this? Someone brought a One-Star Vortex Map demanding 666 White Crystals. If I weren’t in a good mood, I’d throw you out immediately." With a sideways glance at the person beside him, he waved and said, "Xiao He, go watch at the entrance. Before anyone consigns, ask clearly. Don’t let in these chaotic people again."
The Half-Step Divine Profound cultivator nodded immediately.
On the other side, Wen Ping, after leaving the auction house, walked a distance ahead. He was still easygoing, as if strolling through the streets, but the people behind him were fuming.
Lin Kewu murmured indignantly.
Miao Yin was complaining non-stop beside him.
Zhantian Qingxuan was initially skeptical, but seeing Lin Kewu and others continually discussing Steward Liu, she realized Wen Ping must have his reasons for doing so—666 White Crystals were not unfounded nonsense. She had previously questioned the Sect Leader’s seemingly incomprehensible actions, but without exception, the Sect Leader always proved himself right, and her doubts were gravely mistaken.
Zhantian Qingxuan quietly asked, "Sect Leader, they threw us out. Where should we go now?"
"Just find another Level C auction house. Cloud Sea City lacks nothing." Wen Ping glanced around; he remembered the female attendant mentioning that there was another Level C auction house about half an incense stick away, then he looked at the still disgruntled Lin Kewu, "You can wander around, but if you’re afraid, let Haha follow you."
"Hehe." Lin Kewu grinned; with the Mountain Dog accompanying, there was nothing to worry about.
However, Miao Yin shook her head, "Sect Leader, I’d prefer to follow you and sell the item. More people looking for a Level C auction house would make it faster."
Just as Wen Ping was about to speak, suddenly a voice came from beside.
Upon hearing the voice, one could feel the person was slick. For he, a Half-Step Divine Profound, called Wen Ping, a youthful one, brother.
This was almost a trick!
Realm differences didn’t matter.
"Brother, are you trying to consign something?"
Wen Ping turned to look at him and asked, "Do you need anything?"
"To sell something, come to us. Authentic Level C auction house." After saying this, he smiled, showing an ingratiating expression.
Wen Ping found it curious in his heart; does such a world have such passionate and dedicated people?
If it was the previous world, he would truly believe it.
Even the richest greeted customers with a smile; perhaps a Half-Step Divine Profound welcoming a seller was not surprising.
But in this world, he thought it impossible for someone to have such heavy service awareness.
"Then let’s take a look." Wen Ping gestured, indicating for him to lead the way.
"Brother, come on, our auction house is right there." He pointed diagonally across the street, at about a hundred meters from the auction house that had just rejected them, "My name is Mu Tian, and I wonder how to address you, brother, and what are you selling?"
"Me... Wen Ping. Selling a One-Star Vortex Map."
"A One-Star Vortex Map, huh, uh... can be accepted. What’s your expected price?" Mu Tian asked with a smile.
"666 White Crystals."
"Cough... cough!" Mu Tian choked on his saliva, forced a smile, "Let’s talk inside."
"Hmm?" Mu Tian’s reaction made Wen Ping even more curious.
Upon entering the auction house, he understood why Mu Tian’s attitude was so good, and he hadn’t said much when hearing Wen Ping’s asking price of 666 White Crystals for the One-Star Vortex Map. The entire auction house was empty; there weren’t any guards in the Upper Profound Realm. You could even see spider webs clinging to the walls, the whole place radiating an air of desolation.
"Brother Wen Ping, our Mu Family Auction House has a long history, established in Cloud Sea City for over five hundred years. The highest auction price handled by us reached 1200 White Crystals. You can rest assured selling your One-Star Vortex Map with us." While giving his assurance, Mu Tian instructed the serving girl to promptly serve tea.
Wen Ping didn’t say much, knowing this guy was full of lies. However, he didn’t care about the auction house’s current state; as long as it was Level C, that was sufficient. "Boss Mu, my item’s expected price is 666 White Crystals. What do you think is a reasonable starting price?"
"Well... usually, One-Star Vortex Maps start at 100 White Crystals, which is just the City Lord’s regulation, and I can’t change that," Mu Tian showed difficulty immediately.
Wen Ping gave a smile, knowing the City Lord’s regulation was fictitious, and said directly, "Starting price is 300 White Crystals, and I want your auction house to heavily promote it. Before the auction begins, the advertisement must be everywhere."
"This..."
"I have two One-Star Vortex Maps in hand. The first one offers a Gold Element Anomaly Vein, enhancing by forty percent. It can also attach to weapons, boosting the weapon’s quality by forty percent. The second provides an Earth Element Anomaly Vein, boosting by thirty percent but comes with a special ability. Absolute Defense, granting invincible defense for five breaths after use." With a move of his hand, two Vortex Maps appeared in his hand.