Chapter 145: Tiangong Pavilion Second Branch Opens with Good Luck
Yanmao District, on the eve of the opening of the second branch of Tiangong Pavilion.
The entire northern border, and even other corners of the continent, are filled with a frenzy called Fuxing.
The advertisement for the international debut of Tiangongge Part II was delivered like a virus, accurately reaching the hearts of every potential investor.
"Subvert cognition and recreate legends!"
"Yanmao miracle, a creation of Fuxing!"
"You will regret it forever if you miss it, redistribute the wealth!"
These alluring words, coupled with the bizarre legends about the time-traveling mirror, the flying sachet, and the ability to turn stone into gold, which were carefully spread by Nangong Yijun's Intelligence Department, completely ignited the greed and curiosity of the top dignitaries and super-rich across the continent.
The result is that Yanmao District completely exploded!
The once spacious streets were now jammed with luxurious carriages inlaid with gold and jade, a glimpse into the world of status. Accents from various countries mixed together, and people in bizarre clothing gathered in droves.
Rooms in restaurants and inns have skyrocketed tenfold, yet they're still hard to come by! Teahouses, restaurants, and even stalls selling Northern furs are raking in the cash!
The economy of the entire Yanmao District was forcibly boosted to an unprecedented peak by this wave of leek tour groups! The air was filled with the smell of money, spices, ambition, and expectation.
However, the center of all the hustle and bustle is only one - the Tiangong Pavilion Second Building that sparkles in the sun and looks like a future temple!
The wealthy businessmen are ready to go, and have already prepared enough gold, just waiting to rush in tomorrow and put those legendary "lucky creations" into their pockets!
The opening day of Tiangongge Second Branch!
A red carpet stretched from the street entrance to the magnificent main entrance. The "Jinwu Plus" guards, dressed in uniform and personally trained by Nangong Lintian, stood on both sides like a steel forest, their helmets and armor shining brightly, wielding gleaming ceremonial spears. Their imposing presence was overwhelming, nipping any potential chaos in the bud.
The invited princes, nobles, wealthy businessmen and their wives, under the respectful guidance of the waiters, walked along the red carpet and entered this hall symbolizing wealth and the future with a pilgrimage-like mood.
Under the huge glazed dome, the light is specially processed (with the help of the system) to create a dreamlike and technological atmosphere.
The melodious sound of chimes flows through the space, adding a touch of mystery and dignity.
Just as everyone was marveling at the unprecedented venue layout, a figure, with confident and calm steps, stepped onto the glittering auction platform in the center.
In an instant, the entire noisy hall seemed to have pressed the mute button!
Everyone's eyes were fixed on that person as if attracted by a magnet!
The man was wearing a moon-white brocade robe that was tailored to fit him perfectly. The collar and cuffs were embroidered with intricate cloud patterns with silver thread. His waist was tied with a jade belt of the same color, outlining his slender yet powerful waist.
Her long black hair was not tied up like a woman's, but half tied behind her head with a simple jade hairpin, and the rest was cascading over her shoulders like a waterfall.
Her skin is as white as jade, and has a soft light filter under special lighting. Her lips are red without any makeup, and her eyebrows are dark without any drawing.
The most terrible thing is that pair of eyes, clear and bright like stars, with slightly upturned corners, with a hint of natural laziness and arrogance, and they are so bright and shining as to make it hard to tell whether they are male or female!
It was none other than one of the highest-ranking officials in Yanmao District, Princess Fuxing—Dongfang Yuning!
Today, she is acting as the auctioneer in person in the image of a handsome young man!
System 118 (screaming):
[Ahhhh!!! Host! You're killing me like crazy! This look! This aura! This atmosphere! This is the perfect example of a 'peerless beauty, strong, and tragic'... Ugh, the 'peerless beauty, strong, and sassy' young master!]
A hit with both men and women! So cool! (The system frantically scrolled through Dongfang Yuning's mind with comments like "He's so handsome" and "He's so beautiful," accompanied by the background music "Ji, you're so beautiful")
Dongfang Yuning was very proud:
[Hey, Tongzi, don't be silly! This princess can be salty or sweet, male or female! This is called... beauty is justice!]
This outfit today is meant to blind their eyes and make them willingly empty their wallets!]
The Yan people collectively pinched their thighs inwardly! It hurts! It hurts! It hurts! :
Aunt/Princess/Princess Lucky... your look... is so unbelievable! We know you're a woman! But this... this is just too pretty! Damn!
Nangong Ye sat in the exclusive box on the second floor with the best view, overlooking the entire auction table.
When he saw his young wife appear in this charming and handsome image, the hand holding the teacup suddenly tightened!
“Crack!”
The precious white jade cup was instantly covered with spider-web-like cracks!
The air pressure around him plummeted at a visible rate! The temperature in the box seemed to have dropped to freezing point!
Those deep eyes were fixed on the moon-white figure on the stage, filled with ice that was enough to freeze the soul and... a raging rage!
System 118 (Real-time Report):
[Beep! Alarm! Alarm! Vinegar King Ye's domain detected fully activated! Thousands of miles frozen! Rage at maximum!]
Killing intent lock range: All creatures in the scene staring at the host! (The system displays a Q-version image of Nangong Ye in front of Dongfang Yuning, with fire on his head, an iceberg and the blood-red word "danger" in the background)
Dongfang Yuning (shudders): [Hiss… Why do I suddenly feel a bit cold? Is this an illusion? Never mind, let's get the money first!]
And in the audience, after a brief silence, there was an even more overwhelming wave of noise!
The eyes of the ladies from all over the world lit up at the moment they saw Dongfang Yuning! It was like a hungry wolf seeing the freshest lamb!
"Oh my god! This young auctioneer... is so handsome!"
"This skin... is even more delicate and translucent than the finest mutton-fat jade! How does he maintain it?"
"That look...that aura...so cold and arrogant! My heart is beating so fast!"
"Compared to him, the young masters at the Lucky Star Theater pale in comparison! This is the true number one Jade-faced Young Master!"
"Quick! Find out! What's this young man's name? Is he married? I'd pay a fortune for a night with him... no, for his acquaintance!"
The ladies were whispering to each other, their eyes burning and their cheeks flushed, completely ignoring the fact that the faces of their husbands around them had instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
The husbands around them now seemed so annoying and vulgar no matter how they looked at them!
Nangong Ye was in the box, taking in the undisguised covetous gazes of the noble ladies below, and felt a surge of evil fire rising to his head!
[Beware of men! I've been on guard for so many years! I've planned everything! But I never thought I'd have to be on guard against women too?!]
[Ning'er! Are you dressed like this on purpose to piss off your husband?!]
Those women's eyes! Damn it! Damn it all! What are they looking at?!
[This prince wants to go down and carry Ning'er away right now! Lock her up! No one dares to look at her!]
The roar in his heart was like a tsunami, almost breaking through the dam of reason.
His knuckles cracked, his eyes murderous! Asked what the psychological shadow was like at the moment, Nangong Ye? It probably covered the entire Yanmao District and continued to expand into outer space...
Shen Xiaoyun sat next to Nangong Ye, trying hard to maintain the professionalism of a financial director, but the gloating arc at the corner of his mouth could not be suppressed no matter how hard he tried.
He looked at the emperor's uncle who was about to explode with sympathy and joy.
Inner Thought: [Uncle, calm down! Auntie is just working! Although... the results are a bit too impressive. But, wait until you have a child... hehehe...]
On the other side, Nangong Lintian, who was in charge of the security dispatch on the scene, heard the extremely clear sound of teeth grinding and teacup breaking coming from the emperor's uncle through a special sound transmission device.
He shrank his neck in fear and quickly scanned the entire room with an even more ferocious look, wanting to torture all the "potential rivals" who were staring at his aunt with his eyes.
Nangong Yijun, in charge of intelligence monitoring, sat in the information center, looking at the water mirror, the special intelligence display showing his aunt's atrociously handsome appearance, and the frantic heartbeats of the ladies in the audience (analyzed through their micro-expressions). He then listened to the tangible murderous aura emanating from the emperor's uncle, and silently poured himself a cup of cold tea to calm his nerves.
[Auntie… your hatred… is as steady as a rock…]
Dongfang Yuning, who was sitting on the auction table, was completely unaware of this. She cleared her throat, and the clear sound, like the clashing of jade stones, spread throughout the venue through the sophisticated loudspeaker system, instantly suppressing all the noise.
"Dear distinguished guests! Welcome to the Second Department of Tiangong Pavilion in Yanmao District! This place gathers the rare treasures of heaven and earth and condenses supreme wisdom!
Today is the first show, and we are honored to unveil the future for you! Without further ado, let us get straight to the point and witness the miracle! "
System 118 (Excitement):
[Host! Your aura is 2.8 meters! So handsome! The harvest begins! (The system plays the background music of "Superstar") Chives, tremble!]
First lot: "Freezing Time - Radiant Colored Glass Mirror" (upgraded mercury mirror)
The maid brought a tray covered with red silk. Dongfang Yuning raised her jade hand, and the red silk fell off!
A mirror as big as a washbasin, with a frame inlaid with colorful glass and tiny gems, appeared in front of everyone!
The mirror's surface is so smooth that even the smallest pores are clearly visible! Even more amazingly, at certain angles, the mirror can even reflect subtle, flowing colors like the aurora borealis!
"This mirror is not an ordinary item from this world!"
Dongfang Yuning's voice was full of temptation.
"It is made by taking the heart of the deep sea's ten thousand year old cold jade marrow, supplemented with nine heavenly stardust, and tempered by the true fire of the earth's core for seventy-seven days!
By observing it, not only will your face become ten times clearer than before, but it can also gather spiritual energy from heaven and earth, nourish your skin, and delay aging!
"Long-term makeup in front of the mirror, radiant, eternal youth! Starting price - 10,000 taels of gold! Each bid must not be less than 1,000 taels!"
System 118 (Complaint):
[Host, what are you bragging about... Deep Sea Cold Jade? Nine Heavens Stardust? Earth's Core True Fire? Why don't you say it was left behind when Pangu created the world? (System displays a Q-version Pangu opening a mirror)]
Dongfang Yuning: [Exaggeration is the art of auctioneering! Tongzi, you don't understand! Look at the effect! Their eyes are wide open!]
The effect is outstanding!
"Fifteen thousand taels!"
One was a lady from Yanmao East Street East (Fuying) screaming.
"Twenty thousand taels!"
The wife of a wealthy businessman from the north of Yanmao Street (Beidi) was not willing to show weakness.
"Thirty thousand taels!"
The wife of the richest man in the Arab world had red eyes.
It was eventually bought by a queen from the far western regions who was famous for her beauty for 58,000 taels of gold!
She held the mirror, trembling with excitement, as if she was holding the key to her youth.
The Yan people collectively pinched their thighs crazily! )
[A mirror... fifty-eight thousand... Princess... you have the Midas touch!]
Second lot: "Wind-Controlling Floating Light Sachet" (Anti-Gravity Sachet, Modified Version)
A palm-sized sachet woven with unknown silver wire and dotted with tiny sapphires.
Dongfang Yuning gently pressed the mechanism at the bottom of the sachet, and the sachet slowly floated off the ground, emitting a refreshing, long-lasting, and refreshing fragrance!
"This is the Wind-Proofing Sachet!"
Dongfang Yuning's voice was a little mysterious.
"Contains a wisp of innate Xunfeng essence! Wearing this bag makes you as light as a swallow and your steps as brisk as the wind. Wearing it regularly can improve your physical fitness and prolong your life!"
Its fragrance is extraordinary, condensed from the first buds of Kunlun Snow Lotus and the morning dewdrops of Penglai Fairy Island. It clears the mind and spirit, and wards off evil and filth! Starting price: 20,000 taels of gold! Each bid must be no less than 2,000 taels!
System 118 (Supporting Role):
[Wow! The innate Xunfeng essence has emerged! Host, are you going to sell the Pangu Axe next? (The system displays a Q-version Dongfang Yuning holding an axe)]
Dongfang Yuning: [This is exactly the effect we want! Mysterious! The more mysterious it is, the more they believe it! The more they believe it, the more willing they are to pay! Look! That old king's eyes are green with envy! He must want to live a few more years!]
really!
"Thirty thousand taels!"
An old king of the Western Land with gray hair but burning eyes.
"Forty thousand taels!"
Another great nobleman of the same age.
"Fifty thousand taels!"
"Seventy thousand taels!"
It was eventually bought by the old king of the Western Continent for a whopping ninety-five thousand taels of gold! He shakily tied the sachet around his waist, feeling ten years younger in an instant.
Yan Guo's thigh has turned purple. Man: [Incense... sachet... 95,000...]
Lot 3: “Versatile Cloud-Sleeve Neon Brocade” (Special light-sensitive color-changing fabric)**
A seemingly ordinary roll of white brocade was unrolled. Dongfang Yuning picked up a specially made glass lamp (containing a special light source) and shone the light on the brocade!
A miracle happened! The brocade seemed to come alive, shimmering with color, its color subtly changing with the angle of light and temperature! Sometimes it was as brilliant as the morning glow, sometimes as deep blue as the ocean, sometimes as dazzling as a galaxy!
"This is neon brocade!"
Dongfang Yuning's voice was passionate.
"It is the silk spun by the Celestial Silkworm, the Weaver Girl expending her heart and soul, woven amidst the colorful clouds! Its colors change as she wishes, dancing in the light! Made into clothes, it shimmers with brilliance as she walks, and lotus blossoms with every step, making her feel like a goddess descending to earth!"
There is only one of its kind in the world! Starting price: 50,000 taels of gold! Each bid must be no less than 5,000 taels!"
System 118 (covering eyes):
[Host, heavenly silk? Colorful clouds? Weaver Girl? Your mythology system is a bit of a mess... but the visual effect is perfect! (System displays animated GIF of fabric changing color)]
Dongfang Yuning:
[A hot stew is delicious! Who cares! Look at those ladies! They're barely breathing! This piece of cloth is destined to cause a bloodbath!]
The auction instantly heated up! The ladies went completely crazy!
"Sixty thousand taels!"
"Eighty thousand taels!"
"One hundred thousand taels!"
"One hundred and fifty thousand taels!"
Princess Qingming strikes again, determined to win.
"One hundred and eighty thousand taels!"
The mysterious cloaked lady (suspected to be the one who bought the secret key cream last time) raised the price coldly.
Finally, amidst countless heartbroken gazes, the mysterious cloaked lady won the Neon Brocade with a jaw-dropping price of 250,000 taels of gold!
The aura around her became even colder, but her grip on the brocade was unusually strong.
The Yan people pinched their thighs until they were numb! : [Two...two hundred and fifty thousand taels...a piece of cloth...Prince Consort Chen! Fox Shen was grinning ferociously below! His abacus was practically smoking!]
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