Chapter 85 How to Buy from the Auction House 5 Let Me Teach You
Since the research conference ended, the system has been very quiet, so quiet that Xie Jiaoyue became uneasy.
Feeling uneasy as my bank balance dwindles.
Just now, Xie Jiaoyue finally received a new mission.
System: [Please compete with Gong Shiyu in a contest of flower spirit stones, and ultimately lose to Gong Shiyu.]
The system proactively explained this perplexing task: "According to the plot, the Xie family is gradually losing support for the male protagonist, and his next support will come from the Xuan-level aristocratic family, the Gongshi family. And you are merely a stepping stone for the Gongshi family. As a rich second-generation heir, you lose to Gongshi Yu, thereby elevating the Gongshi family's status."
After using up the Yellow-level Xie family, they moved on to the Profound-level, which was quite meticulous.
The only problem is that the Xie family didn't provide Chu Xingjin with as much help as in the original story; they only offered a small amount and gave Chu Xingjin some face.
Although the original novel was quite lengthy, Xie Jiaoyue had read it several times. She asked, "I remember that the Xie family continued to provide Chu Xingjin with spirit stones even much later. Why do they need to be used as stepping stones now?"
The book doesn't go into much detail about such trivial things as stepping stones.
The system stated: "The Xie family can only provide spirit stones; only the Gongshi family can offer other things."
I understand now. It's better to have power than money.
Xie Jiaoyue had another question: "So, how many spirit stones does the Xie family, the eldest branch of the Xie family, or rather, myself, actually possess?"
To be reduced to being someone else's stepping stone sounds like she's on the verge of starvation, but Gong Shirao has never restricted her from spending money as she pleases, so the demands of this task don't match her own feelings.
The system said: [Theoretically speaking, as the story progresses, you will go from being the daughter of the richest man in Jinling City to the daughter of the richest man in the Southwest Region, and eventually become the daughter of the richest man on the continent.]
Xie Jiaoyue: ? ? ?
As the protagonist needs to, she also needs to become increasingly wealthy, right?
How can I be this stepping stone?
The task required her to lose to Gongshi Yu.
System: [Try to act natural.]
To complete the mission, I'll just pretend, who's afraid of who?
Xie Jiaoyue quickly devised a complete plan for herself.
How to outdo a rich kid in wealth? She has plenty of experience.
Xie Jiaoyue glanced at Gong Shiyu, her eyes filled with a clear stubbornness, like a little white flower in a mountain stream. The soil around her roots had been almost completely destroyed by the sudden wind and rain, and all that remained around her were bare and empty rocks, yet she still stubbornly held her petals high, as if she were still the only white flower princess in the lush grass.
She continued, following up on Gong Shiyu's words that "satisfied me" and that "his family was poor," saying, "Even though the Xie family's main branch has declined somewhat, it is not a place where just anyone can insult us at will!"
"I am the only daughter of the Xie family's eldest branch. So what if you are a direct descendant of the Gongshi family? How much better can you be than me?"
This one sentence made Gong Shiyu laugh.
But Xie Jiaoyue wasn't finished yet. She continued, "Your Gongshi family is wealthy, but my Xie family's eldest branch is no less so." Xie Jiaoyue then invited the people of Jinling City, "Please order whatever you like today, it's on me."
People of Jinling City: 0.0 to oo.
They had no idea what Jiaoyue was doing, but being cautious, they refrained from making any comments lest they inadvertently ruin Jiaoyue's important plans.
Xie Xinghui considerately sat down next to Gongshi Moyu and pressed down on Gongshi Moyu with his strong arms.
What if Brother Moyu acts impulsively and instantly kills the other person with his own cultivation? Wouldn't Sister Jiaoyue's words just now be in vain?
He did it all for Sister Jiaoyue, he wasn't just there to watch the show.
As a top young master and a first-class rich second-generation in Yicheng, Gong Shiyu immediately activated his inner switch upon hearing Xie Jiaoyue's pretentious act. He called over the waiter and said, "Waiter, today, all the guests in your restaurant are on my treat!"
He looked at Xie Jiaoyue with a considerate expression: "When you're out and about, how can you let your furnace produce spirit stones? Wouldn't that make me lose face?"
Xie Jiaoyue turned her head and immediately added ten more dishes.
This scene, as seen by Gong Shiyu, became further evidence that Xie Jiaoyue was unsophisticated and had never seen the world.
Only those who have never seen good things before would order food like a glutton.
The kitchen at Hongyun Restaurant was very efficient; they brought out all the dishes in no time. There were more than twenty dishes on the table, almost too many to fit.
Xie Jiaoyue nudged Jin Wan: "Hurry up and try it. Can the menu at Fulai Restaurant be a little longer? It all depends on how much you can try today."
Jin Wan suddenly felt the weight of responsibility placed upon her. She never imagined that Sister Jiaoyue's hard work was all for her sake.
Although a pair of eyes were watching from not far away, everyone ate in silence and happily because someone was treating them. They ate until their bellies were round, especially Guo Qingtian, who couldn't help but burp at the end. After finishing his meal, he even wanted to shake hands with Gong Shiyu to express his gratitude.
Eating from Sister Jiaoyue is nothing compared to the joy of being ripped off. Sister Jiaoyue is one of our own, and spending our own people's spirit stones is naturally not as satisfying as spending others'.
It's just a meal; it's far from enough to satisfy the needs of the rich second generation to compete in terms of wealth.
Xie Jiaoyue maintained her icy and stubborn expression, leading her people straight away from Hongyun Restaurant, and then went to the street of stalls they had encountered when they first entered the city.
"We came in a hurry and haven't prepared many things yet. Why don't we buy some things here?"
This time, Xie Jiaoyue did not offer to pay the bill herself.
Xie Xinghui suddenly had a flash of inspiration: "Sister, I don't have many spirit stones, could you help me buy some?"
Xie Jiaoyue agreed readily on the surface, but her expression was very reluctant, and her posture of forcing herself was evident from her hair to her toes.
Gong Shiyu was determined today to make Xie Jiaoyue realize just how big the gap was between the only daughter of the Xie family's eldest branch and the direct descendants of the Gong Shi family.
He stepped forward: "Star Shine, right? I'll buy it for you."
Xie Xinghui was an excellent and qualified lackey. Upon hearing this, he immediately agreed, his face beaming with joy as he happily boasted to Gong Shiyu.
"Young Master Yu is so generous, unlike some people."
“Young Master Yu, this magic weapon is clearly something that only Yi City can have. Our Jinling City can’t have it.”
"Young Master Yu, this is also good. Yicheng is indeed a place of outstanding people and beautiful scenery. The products are good, and the people are good too."
Gong Shiyu praised him so much that the smile on his lips was harder to suppress than his raised eyebrows.
Gong Shiyu waved his long sleeves and said, "You all come and take a look. Since you have come from afar from Jinling City, how can I, as the host, not show some appreciation? Here are some local specialties from Yicheng to show my hospitality."
The happiest unconscious vendor has finally gotten a big customer! And the kind of big customer who seems like they'll only come once. Now's the perfect time to raise prices!
Right now, subtly and quietly increase their price by 50%.
Gong Shiyu was completely unaware of what was happening. Only the attendant behind him hesitated to speak, ultimately refusing to disturb his young master's enjoyment.
The people of Jinling City were quite restrained when eating, not daring to order a dozen or twenty dishes like Xie Jiaoyue. They only dared to secretly ask for a cup of tea that they usually couldn't bear to drink.
But now they realize that no matter how much or how little they spend on this public offering, they will have no objections.
In other words, if they spend too little, Gongshi Yu will not be happy, and if they spend too much, he will not remember who they are.
Good heavens, what an unexpected sucker!
It would be against all reason not to take advantage of this!
The shopping talents of the people of Jinling City have been awakened.
A self-defense charm? How can you go out without something to protect yourself? Buy one!
Offensive magic weapons? They're going to a secret realm, and their cultivation hasn't even reached the Foundation Establishment stage yet, so naturally they need offensive magic weapons. Buy them!
Pills to restore spiritual energy? Although there are several alchemists in their team, alchemists are still human. How can we let them overwork themselves? Buy them!
what else?
This robe is so novel in style, they can't let Jinling City down when they're out and about, so they have to buy it!
I've never seen these shoes before, I'll buy them!
I'll buy the hairpin!
Rouge, buy it!
I'll buy the fasting pills even though I don't need them!
Buy, buy to your heart's content!
By the end, everyone was refreshed and in high spirits. The faces of everyone in Jinling City and the vendors were all smiles, and they all felt that they had made a great deal.
Only Xie Jiaoyue remained annoyed, frequently urging everyone, "Have you finished buying? It's time to go."
Gong Shiyu conveniently blocked Xie Jiaoyue's path: "Jiaoyue, where are you planning to go? How about I show you around Yicheng?"
After we've finished our visit, there's no need to go back with these people; we can just go back to the Gongshi clan's territory with him.
Xie Jiaoyue refused to give her a kind look and silently led her people to the auction house.
She had passed by this auction house once before. It looked quite large, but the entrance was already somewhat dilapidated, unlike most auction houses which were magnificent inside and out.
It looks like it's about to decline.
Gong Shiyu was still showing off his knowledge: "You, a mere furnace cauldron, may not understand, but auction houses are places that are magnificent and opulent. Places like this, where even the threshold isn't properly repaired, mean that spirit stones are scarce and the business is in financial trouble, so you probably won't get anything good from them. It's not worth it."
They're quite talented; they can make something as obvious as common sense sound profound and mysterious.
Xie Jiaoyue retorted angrily, "It's none of your business! I'm going here today!"
The interior of this auction house subtly hints at its former glory and present desolation. Upon entering, to the left are rows of display cases, filled with a dazzling array of auction items, many of which are rare materials from the demon race.
To the right is an open door, through which you can see rows of seats filling the vast space. The distance between each chair is even greater than that in the auction house of Jinling City, and the chairs are also more spacious, clearly demonstrating an attitude of providing the best experience for even the most ordinary guests.
However, the chair cover was old and worn; the original deep blue color had faded to white, revealing the wear and tear from countless washes.
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