Tricked
Several people began bidding down below, their voices so loud that even Wu Jian could hear them. Mentioning how this was the perfect gift for a woman had been the right call. There was little a man wouldn’t do to impress a woman.
“Five thousand spirit coins,” someone from one of the balconies suddenly said. It was Shao Lin, who was smiling at the balcony across from his, where Xiao Yi was sitting. “Would you like me to get this for you? Consider it a gift from the Burning Flame Pavilion.”
Xiao Yi smiled politely as she said, “I appreciate your kindness, Senior Lin, but I do not enjoy being in someone’s debt. If I want something, I shall bid on it myself.” She then raised her hand. “Six thousand spirit coins.”
“Since you want to get it yourself, then I won’t try to bid for it anymore,” Shao Lin said with what Wu Jian thought was a very forced smile.