More Than Just Acquaintance

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"Welcome everyone to the Antique Appraisal Conference."

"As we all know, not long ago, a Secret Realm appeared, and many people entered it and found many ancient artifacts. However, due to their age, it is difficult to determine whether they are genuine treasures."

"We cannot bear to let these precious items gather dust, so we have organized this Appraisal Conference. Later, someone will bring the artifacts obtained from the Secret Realm to the stage for exhibition. Among them, there may be treasures or nothing at all."

"Whether you can return with a full load depends on whether you can see through everything and discern the treasures."

An old man with graying hair, dressed in an elegant robe, spoke on the stage, explaining the situation to the audience.

This Appraisal Conference is similar to opening blind boxes.

Some of the ancient artifacts may have lost their spiritual essence due to their age.

It is also possible that they are simply ordinary objects, but well-preserved.

Of course, if you're lucky, you might be able to open a treasure and return with it at a low price.

The old man continued, "I believe you have been waiting for a long time, and I won't waste any more of your time."

"Next, I will personally showcase the artifacts from the Secret Realm to all of you. We will follow the traditional auction format."

The people in the venue had been eagerly anticipating this moment.

"Let's get started. Let me see what treasures you all have in stock."

"Hehe, I checked the almanac before leaving today, and my luck is good. I'm sure I can get some great treasures."

"You can forget it. Last time, you said you checked the almanac and that we would have a peach blossom luck. You insisted on taking me to the Monster Forest for training, saying that I would definitely be able to save a beauty."

"I was so foolish to believe your nonsense. I was chased by a three-headed, hairy female ape like crazy, as if it was in heat, almost losing my dignity as a man. Is that what you call peach blossom luck?"

"It seems that everyone here has their own stories, unlike me who only has accidents. My master passed away a few days ago, and my master's wife was heartbroken. She told me that if I could find a treasure, she would spend the rest of her life with me."

"In order to make my master's wife happier and fulfill my filial duty, I came here even if it meant selling everything I had."

"Fellow Daoist, does your master's wife need another disciple? I don't mean anything else, just showing some care for your master's wife."

"..."

The old man on the stage waved his hand, and a beautiful woman behind the scenes came forward carrying a wooden box.

Inside the box was a round, gray stone without any luster.

The old man introduced, "This is a stone placed in the formation base in the Secret Realm. It is estimated to be a kind of stone used to maintain the operation of a large formation. There are also some special runes on it, presumably ancient formation symbols."

"This stone has no reserve price. Feel free to start bidding if you're interested."

The people in the audience glanced at it and scanned the egg-sized stone with their spiritual senses. Many of them shook their heads.

"It's probably just an ordinary stone with no significant use."

"These runes look like random scribbles, without any order."

"It's most likely a waste and not worth buying."

"I think so too. It's probably just a toy for children."

The audience couldn't understand it and didn't take it seriously.

Xiao Fan couldn't identify treasures, but someone could.

Qin Feng! My trusted treasure-hunting mouse.

He just needed to pay attention to whether Qin Feng would make a move or not.

Hehehe... With me here, you won't be able to get a single hair!

The old man on the stage also understood. They had invited numerous artifact refining experts to identify this stone, but they couldn't find any clues.

If it weren't for its placement in the Secret Realm formation, they probably wouldn't have brought it out.

"It seems that this stone is just an ordinary object and has not caught your attention. Hehe, then let it go and let me show you the next..."

Before he could finish his sentence, a voice came from Fluctuating Light Saint Child's box.

"One Low Grade Spirit Stone."

Qin Feng's voice had also been altered, and no one could recognize him.

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole venue fell silent.

People turned their heads towards Fluctuating Light Saint Child's box, following the source of the voice.

"Is that the VIP box?"

"Yes, it's a Class B VIP, second only to Class A."

"It seems like a big shot."

"But why would someone from such a VIP box make a bid of just one Low Grade Spirit Stone?"

People were discussing, feeling puzzled.

However, they couldn't see the usefulness of this stone and had no intention of competing for it.

Moreover, it was someone from a VIP box, so their identity must be significant. If they were to compete, they might offend someone.

Fluctuating Light Saint Child's face turned slightly cold. "If you want to buy it, go ahead. Why bid such a low price? Do you think I can't afford a Spirit Stone?"

He was displeased with Qin Feng's actions.

How could a Saint Child's dignity be compromised when traveling outside?

Bidding one Low Grade Spirit Stone was an insult to his status!

Qin Feng hurriedly explained, "I saw that person's exhibition was too slow, which would waste the Saint Child's time. So I took the liberty to express my dissatisfaction and wanted him to take this thing away quickly to save the Saint Child's time."

"This one Low Grade Spirit Stone is my way of expressing my discontent."

In this way, he indirectly defended Fluctuating Light Saint Child, making Ye Tianwei feel respected.

Ye Tianwei also felt that the speed of showcasing the items was indeed a bit slow and thought that Qin Feng's actions made sense.

Ye Tianwei: "You can say that, I am very pleased."

Qin Feng sneered in his heart, respecting you? I just simply want this bead.

He just used the "Ten Directions Treasure Without Trace" and clearly saw the rhythmic movement of life within this stone.

With his perception, he could sense that the level of life within it was not low, presumably the egg of some spiritual insect or exotic beast.

Exchanging a Low Grade Spirit Stone for an egg of a spiritual insect or exotic beast, isn't that like picking up money?

The old man was also stunned. A Low Grade Spirit Stone? Are you trying to dismiss me?

After hearing the voice coming from the Fluctuating Light Saint Child's box, he didn't say anything, just went through the motions and said:

"A Low Grade Spirit Stone, does anyone offer a higher price?"

"One Low Grade Spirit Stone once..."

"One Low Grade Spirit Stones..."

Qin Feng was confident and determined. Who would compete with him for a small stone?

Xiao Fan couldn't tell, but it didn't matter.

Qin Feng had already identified it for him, this small stone was a treasure.

"Two Low Grade Spirit Stones," he spoke up.

The old man thought he had misheard. Damn it, just now one Low Grade Spirit Stone was already outrageous, and you're only adding one more?

He was about to get angry, but then he realized it was someone from the top-grade box. Well, can't afford to provoke them.

He could only respectfully say:

"The esteemed guest from the top-grade box bids two Low Grade Spirit Stones."

His expression remained unchanged.

The people present also understood. They were all from the top-grade boxes, and two Low Grade Spirit Stones were indeed a "high price."

It could only be said that this old man knew how to handle things, even the bidding process was an art.

Qin Feng was still full of confidence, but when he heard others bidding, he instantly became unsettled.

'Could it be that someone else has also figured it out?' he wondered.

It was the voice from the next room, so the person's status should not be low.

However, he was standing next to the Fluctuating Light Saint Child, so naturally he had confidence.

Could it be that the person in the next room had an even higher status than the Fluctuating Light Saint Child?

Impossible, absolutely impossible!

He continued to call out, "Three Low Grade Spirit Stones."

The old man on the stage was stunned for a moment, but still had a smile on his face as he said, "The esteemed guest from the top-grade box bids three Low Grade Spirit Stones."

The old man's heart instantly became unsettled. What's happening today? If you didn't know any better, you would think it's just a game of make-believe, bidding one, two, three Low Grade Spirit Stones.

"Four."

"Five."

"..."

Xiao Fan was not in a hurry, he had plenty of time.

But the Fluctuating Light Saint Child's face didn't look good. Who in the world was in the next room? They had such audacity, don't they know that the person bidding is his person?

The one who felt the most uncomfortable was the old man on the stage. He had never presided over such a low-end auction before.

Everyone was dumbfounded.

The Fluctuating Light Saint Child couldn't help it anymore and shouted a sky-high price, wanting to end this farce: "One thousand High Grade Spirit Stones."

Hiss!

All the cultivators present were shocked. It seems that this Fluctuating Light Saint Child has lost his mind, buying a small stone for one thousand High Grade Spirit Stones.

Qin Feng didn't say anything. As a Gold Core cultivator, it was a bit difficult for him to take out one thousand High Grade Spirit Stones.

The old man on the stage finally felt relieved. Finally, someone bid a normal price.

He just wanted to finalize the deal.

"One thousand High Grade Spirit Stones once."

"One thousand High Grade Spirit Stones..."

Xiao Fan heard the voice of the Fluctuating Light Saint Child and instantly a face flashed through his mind. It's you!

He remembered, no wonder it sounded so familiar.

Su Yiyun, who was observant, curiously asked, "Do you know him?"

"I do, more than just knowing him. I even made him cry back then," Xiao Fan chuckled. It turns out he's from the Ye family.

No wonder this kid holds a grudge against me.

"One thousand High Grade Spirit Stones, plus one Low Grade Spirit Stone."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole venue fell silent.

Hiss, who is this guy? He actually dares to challenge the Fluctuating Light Saint Child head-on?

The old man was also sweating profusely. Damn it, he has offended the Fluctuating Light Saint Child. How can this person be so bold?

"You brat, you're looking for death!" Ye Tianwei said coldly, waving his hand to deactivate the formation that blocked divine sense, allowing his divine sense to freely scan Xiao Fan's box.

Xiao Fan, being such a magnanimous person, naturally withdrew the formation as well.

"What? Can't afford the Spirit Stones and planning to threaten me? Come on, let's fight!" Xiao Fan smiled.

"You're asking for..."

Before he could finish his sentence, when he saw Xiao Fan's face, he couldn't say anything anymore.

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