Chapter 58: Meeting Long Haochen Again
More than an hour later...
"So boring, the things in this auction are so ordinary. There's nothing here this witch would like."
Leng Xiao lay sprawled on Lin Ze's back, her head resting on his shoulder, complaining lazily.
"This is normal. Most of the people below are only at level 4, with level 5 being rare. While the auction items don't do much for us, they're still useful for professionals under level 5," Lin Ze explained.
"Humans are so weak. They look about the same age as us, but not a single one is level 6," Leng Xiao muttered with disinterest.
Still, she was a bit intrigued. Truthfully, she had hoped to meet strong human opponents her age—but there was no one downstairs who caught her eye.
"By the way, Lin Ze, did you find the person you were looking for?" she asked offhandedly.
Lin Ze shook his head.
"She probably didn't come. With her talent, she should be at least level 5."
"Alright then. Since you didn't find her, how about coming out for a walk with me? This place is getting boring." Leng Xiao stretched.
Just as Lin Ze was about to respond, he suddenly sensed a very familiar energy coming from the auction house.
Then, a voice echoed in his soul sea.
"Lin Ze, buy it. This thing will be of some help to you."
Up on stage, Ye Weiyang took out a dark green stone ball and placed it on the display platform.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is coming to an end. This stone ball before you is our final item."
"However, due to its special nature, even the most senior appraisers of the Holy Alliance could not identify what's inside. It could be a priceless treasure—or completely worthless."
"Starting price: 10,000 gold coins!"
The entire auction hall fell into silence.
Until now, not a single item had reached a price of 10,000 gold coins.
And yet the starting bid for this was 10,000!
Ye Weiyang, unfazed by the reaction, added calmly, "This item is non-returnable and non-refundable once traded. If you're interested, please bid cautiously!"
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Meanwhile, in the VIP room next to Lin Ze's...
A very familiar person sat there: Long Haochen, who hadn't had the chance to say goodbye when Lin Ze left.
At this moment, the magical beast in Long Haochen's arms—Haoyue—seemed extremely interested in the stone, even lunging toward it instinctively.
Fortunately, Long Haochen managed to restrain it.
"Haoyue, do you want this?" he asked with surprise, watching Haoyue squirm with eagerness.
Haoyue nodded furiously, eyes filled with hunger.
Seeing this, Long Haochen's eyes darkened slightly—10,000 gold coins wasn't a trivial amount.
But just then, the green-haired wizard beside him, Lin Xin, noticed the hesitation and cheerfully pulled out his Supreme Black Diamond Card.
"Brother Long, 10,000 gold coins is nothing to me. I'll buy this for you—it's the foundation of our partnership."
However, before he could act cool any further, the mature red-haired woman beside Long Haochen—Li Xin, the elder sister he'd acknowledged in the Knight Temple branch of Haoyue City—rolled her eyes.
Without a word, she pressed the bidding button.
Ye Weiyang on stage immediately announced, "VIP Room No. 6 bids 10,000 gold coins."
"Anyone else wishes to bid?"
VIP Room No. 6 was precisely where Long Haochen was seated.
Li Xin said with disdain, "No need for Master Lin Xin to act generous. My brother can still afford 10,000 gold coins."
Lin Xin, slightly offended, said nothing.
But then, to Ye Weiyang's surprise, someone from Room No. 7—where Lin Ze was—raised the bid.
Remaining professional, Ye Weiyang calmly announced, "VIP Room No. 7 bids 20,000 gold coins."
Lin Xin's face lit up smugly. He glanced at Li Xin and teased, "Well, Big Lychee, looks like that's your limit. Let Master Lin Xin handle it! The thing I lack the least... is money!"
Li Xin scowled and pressed the button again.
Ye Weiyang: "VIP Room No. 6 bids 30,000 gold coins!"
Before they could process it, Lin Ze immediately raised the bid again.
Ye Weiyang: "VIP Room No. 7 bids 40,000 gold coins!"
Li Xin thought for a moment and then bid 50,000.
But again, Room No. 7 raised the bid.
Lin Xin grinned at Li Xin, "100,000 should be your limit, right? Just leave it to me."
Ye Weiyang: "VIP Room No. 6 bids 100,000 gold coins!"
The room went silent. No one expected a seemingly unremarkable stone to go this high.
Lin Xin leaned back, completely confident. He smirked at Long Haochen and said, "Brother Long, no worries. If I want it, I'll get it. This little amount is nothing to me. Just don't forget our agreement."
Long Haochen nodded. Though uncomfortable with the bidding war, he felt compelled—Haoyue truly needed that stone.
But then...
Ye Weiyang's voice rang out again, clearly surprised:
"VIP Room No. 7 bids 500,000 gold coins!"
The auction hall exploded in uproar.
500,000 gold coins—enough to purchase a top-tier equipment set!
Lin Xin, who had just been bragging seconds ago, froze.
Under Li Xin's glare, he reluctantly tapped the button again.
Ye Weiyang: "VIP Room No. 6 bids 510,000 gold coins."
But at this point, Lin Ze was irritated.
Without hesitation, he threw out an overwhelming figure.
Ye Weiyang: "VIP Room No. 7 bids 1 million gold coins!"
Dead silence.
Lin Xin sprang to his feet, shouting, "What the hell? Who's next door? What kind of raise is that!?"
Long Haochen let out a sigh. "Lin Xin, I appreciate the gesture. But 1 million is too much. Even if you bought it for me, I couldn't repay you. Still... don't worry. I'll fulfill my promise."
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