Looking at Wendel trying to straighten his hair with his hands, Gu Shi suggested, "We're almost done with the market. The auction won't start until tonight, so let's go back now. You need to tidy up your appearance."

Wendel was in such a miserable state that it was not suitable for him to hang out outside anymore. So when he heard what Gu Shi said, he asked the coachman to take them back.

The carriage brought Gu Shi to Burns Manor and left in a hurry. It was obvious that Wendel was eager to go home.

Gu Shi could also understand. After all, this might be the most embarrassing moment in Wendel's life.

In the evening, Wendel's carriage appeared at the gate of the manor on time again, taking Gu Shi to the auction venue.

After changing his clothes, Wendel regained his previous elegance and brought Gu Shi to the magnificent Emerald Auction House.

As the largest auction house in the royal city, the appearance of the Emerald Auction House is naturally impeccable. Both the design and decoration give people a sense of high-profile luxury.

The hall on the first floor has rows of seats, while the second and third floors have private rooms. The auction table is at the front of the entire hall, leaving a considerable amount of space to accommodate those large items.

After Wendel showed something to the waiter who led them, they were respectfully led to the private room on the second floor.

While they were in the corridor, they happened to pass by another group of guests who came to attend the year-end auction.

Gu Shi saw Yu Guangyuan, whom he met by chance yesterday, in the group of more than ten people. He was a little surprised. He didn't expect to meet the school team here.

Yu Guangyuan obviously saw Gu Shi as well, but he didn't say hello. He just nodded slightly, and then the two of them went into their own private rooms.

When the two of them arrived at the private room, the waiter said, "The tea and snacks in the room are free. Please feel free to enjoy them. I'll be waiting outside the door. If you need anything, please call me at any time."

After saying that, the waiter left their private room and closed the door lightly.

Sitting on the sofa, Gu Shi looked at the delicate cookies on the table, picked up one and took a bite, "This cookie tastes really good. As expected of the Emerald Trading Company, they pay so much attention to detail."

Wendel also took a piece and said, "Emerald Trading Company is quite famous for its service. The tea and snacks they provide to customers are specially made by specially hired chefs. You can't get them anywhere else.

It's said that Emerald Trading Company has won the hearts of many food-loving customers with this trick, and has also raised their reputation in the industry to a higher level."

Knock, knock! It’s the waiter outside knocking on the door.

"Come in."

After the waiter came in, he handed each of them a roster and said, "This is the list of items for tonight's auction. Please take a look."

He left immediately after delivering the things.

Gu Shi curiously opened the list and looked through it. Sure enough, he saw all kinds of rare treasures in it, including weapons, potions, jewelry, antiques...

It’s a pity that there was nothing in it that interested him, so Gu Shi put the list aside after reading it.

Wendell noticed Gu Shi's movements and asked, "Nothing you want?"

“None of them feel right to me.”

Wendell comforted him, "It's okay, this is just today's list. Maybe there will be something you want in the next two days.

Ultimately, the first two days of the auction were just appetizers; the real highlight was the items on the third day.”

Gu Shi said with some interest: "So there are such unspoken rules? I'm really looking forward to it."

"Speaking of which, what are those glasses over there used for?" Gu Shi pointed to three pairs of ordinary-looking gold-framed glasses placed on the table, with a hint of curiosity in his voice.

Wendell explained, "This is for guests to observe the auction items. The distance from here to the auction table is not a big deal for us, but it would be difficult for ordinary people to see clearly.

After wearing these glasses, you can see the scene on the auction table very clearly."

Isn't this a telescope?

Gu Shi picked up a pair of glasses and put them on, looking towards the auction table in front of him. Sure enough, the auction table was magnified several times in his eyes and he could see it clearly.

Gu Shi took off his glasses and examined it carefully for a few seconds, but he couldn't see anything. "Is this alchemy or enchantment? I can't tell from the appearance."

"I don't know either."

While the two were talking, a special light suddenly shone from top to bottom on the auction table, attracting the attention of everyone present.

An elegantly dressed auctioneer slowly walked up to the auction table. A smile graced her beautiful face, and her clear voice reached everyone's ears: "The first round of the year-end auction has officially begun."

"Today's first lot is a sixth-tier heavy sword. Although it's only sixth-tier, it's made of the extremely precious purple crystal. The starting price is 5,000 gold coins, and each bid must be no less than 100 gold coins."

As the auctioneer finished speaking, someone from the crowded seats on the first floor quickly made an offer.

"5500 gold."

"6,000 gold."

"I'll give you 7,000!"

…

Soon, the heavy sword was sold for 12,000 gold coins.

Gu Shi couldn't help but sigh, "Normally, this heavy sword would be worth around 10,000 gold coins, but I didn't expect it to fetch 12,000 at the auction."

Wendel said: "The final price at the auction is generally quite high. After all, with so many people competing, it's easy for tempers to get out of hand. In the end, many people are fighting not for the item, but for their dignity."

He then commented, “Plus, purple crystals are relatively rare on the market, let alone such a large piece.

This heavy sword is entirely made of purple crystal. After buying it, find a good blacksmith to melt it down, add some new materials, and recast it into a few light swords. I'm sure I'll make more than 12,000 yuan by selling them."

Purple Crystal is a kind of lightning-attributed mineral. Weapons made from it will paralyze the enemy when attacking, and can also amplify lightning-attributed combat skills.

After the first lot was successfully sold, the second, the third...

Although Gu Shi did not buy anything, he saw many treasures tonight and was able to feast his eyes.

After the auction, Wendel sent him back to the manor and agreed to go to the auction together tomorrow.