Heaven Slaying Blade

The speaker, wearing no disguise, was a middle-aged man in his forties, somewhat overweight, with a dark complexion, thick brows, and big eyes. He wasn't unpleasant to look at.

Sitting there with a smile on his face, he was accompanied by two lively women dressed in fox fur. On both his hands, all of his ten fingers were adorned with a ring each, almost blinding others with their dazzle.

"That's Wang Dafa! Damn, this nouveau riche, he controls almost all the timber business in Yanhuang City."

"He has a peculiar characteristic. Even though he could go upstairs, he insists on sitting in the foyer. Plus, he never conceals his true identity. See those women beside him? Don't they look like courtesans? Let me tell you, they are accomplished martial artists! Disciples of a sect! All working as Wang Dafa's concubines! Damn it….."

In the hall, someone quietly commented, "I particularly despise these boors who think that just because they have some pocket change, they can treat historically valuable artifacts like they were vessels to catch rainwater."

"Wang Dafa has always been like this, perpetrating countless acts of sacrilege such as cooking a crane or burning a zither. Last year, he outbidded another wealthy man in Yanhuang City for an ancient zither worth ten thousand taels of silver. He then smashed it there and then, declaring that he has plenty of money and that the smashing sound was music in itself, else what did everyone expect, that he would play a tune on it? It made me want to strangle him!"

The man who spoke was not far from Chu Mo. Given Chu Mo's keen hearing, he could hear everything clearly.

Miao Yi Niang's cold hand was trembling violently, clearly having heard the man's discussion, and was outrageously angry.

"Stay calm." Chu Mo said without moving his lips, projecting his voice directly into Miao Yi Niang's ear.

This was Chu Mo's first time using this ability, another one among a pile of techniques given to him by the Demon Lord.

Seemingly surprised, Miao Yi Niang stole a glance at Chu Mo's expressionless face, and after releasing her breath, her trembling, icy cold hand finally calmed down.

On stage, Fatty Brother asked, "The current bid is 210 taels of gold. Are there any further bids?"

This bronze vessel, there was clearly no value in it. Even if it was originally for alchemy purposes, how many people in this world could actually use it?

Even if it was heated with normal firewood for several days and nights, it probably wouldn't change at all!

Thus, among the attendees, no one was bidding for this item.

Chu Mo felt that gaze again, falling upon Miao Yi Niang next to him. Without trying to catch that person's attention, he casually picked up his bidding sign and raised it, saying faintly, "220 taels of gold. I really like this object. I wonder if Mr. Wang could part with it?"

Sitting in the front row, Wang Dafa was slightly taken aback, unable to resist looking back. Naturally, he knew what others thought of him: an uncultured peasant, a nouveau riche, a bumpkin... He had heard it all.

Otherwise, he, a significant businessman, even being ignorant in the ways of elegance, wouldn't smash a zither purchased for ten thousand taels of silver. It was clearly to provoke those looking down on him.

You look down on me as a nouveau riche bumpkin? Well, I'm going to act like one! I'm rich! I can do whatever I want! What can you do about it?

That was Wang Dafa's nature. You don't respect me? Fine, I don't need your respect!

But does he really not care? And when he fails to gain respect, what could he do?

So, being addressed as 'Sir'... was actually Wang Dafa's first time!

Therefore, even if the young man was wearing a smiling mask which hid his appearance, even though they were meeting for the first time, in this instance, Wang Dafa felt a warm current in his heart. He felt valued, and almost instantaneously began to relate to this stranger.

It might sound slightly amusing, yet sometimes reality is far more incredible than fiction.

As a result, this timber tycoon of Yanhuang City made an astonishing move. He rose to his feet and laughed heartily, "It's the first time in my life that this country bumpkin has been addressed as 'sir', my heart feels warm and joyful. Brother, Wang Dafa doesn't stand on his dignity. I'll call you 'little brother'. No more words needed, this vessel is yours!"

Wang Dafa then addressed Fatty Brother on stage, "Fat Brother, take 288 taels of gold from me, consider it sold! Send it over to that young man! The number 288 will bring good luck and joy!"

Chu Mo was stunned, as was everyone else in the auction hall.

Many people were now beating their chests in regret, thinking if calling Wang Dafa a "Mister" could get them a nearly three-thousand taels of silver worth antique, they would do it too!

After a moment, Chu Mo regained his senses. He gave a wry smile: "Brother Wang...this isn't really appropriate, right?"

Wang Dafa waved a hand: "You address me as your brother, can't I give you a New Year gift? It's settled then!"

Chu Mo was left speechless. After a moment's thought, he made a fist salute to Wang Dafa: "Brother Wang is indeed a straightforward man, and I won't stand on ceremony then. I owe you one!"

"Hahaha, no worries. Come over for drinks someday!" Wang Dafa laughed heartily, then sat back down with a satisfied expression. It seemed to him that three thousand taels of silver were just a number.

Everyone was caught off guard by this outcome. Fatty Brother, who was onstage, was surprised too. Who would've thought that a seemingly ordinary bronze tripod could fetch such a high price? An unexpected pleasant surprise indeed.

Hence, after asking the bidding question thrice as was customary, the auctioneer's hammer fell, and the bronze tripod was delivered directly to Chu Mo.

Chu Mo could distinctly feel the jade around his neck heat up again. He knew in his heart that this bronze tripod could very well be a treasure. He also noticed that Miao Yi Niang beside him seemed somewhat excited.

Quickly, he sent Miao Yi Niang a silent message: "Sis, don't get too excited. Now that this is in our hands, there's no way it's leaving. There are people covertly watching you from the crowd. Don't give yourself away."

Miao Yi Niang squeezed Chu Mo's hand in acknowledgment.

This, in turn, managed to liven up the room. The atmosphere in the auction hall became noticeably more vivacious.

The pair of eyes did not look their way anymore. Onstage, Fatty Brother brought out the second auction item.

A top-quality coral art piece intricately carved into a landscape with human figures!

This thing, just looking at it stirred up an irresistible urge to snatch it—it was simply too beautiful!

The one who carved this coral was undoubtedly a master. Every detail was meticulously crafted to perfection, and the entire spectrum of the coral's colors was brilliantly utilized.

This was after all reality.

These things were indeed the most welcomed!

Therefore, this exquisite coral carvings of a landscape with human figures immediately sparked a frenzy among the crowd. Bids were even continuously coming in from the second floor.

Wang Dafa also joined in the bidding war, but after placing a few bids, particularly when the top bidders from the second floor started getting competitive, Wang Dafa stopped bidding spontaneously.

This showed that Wang Dafa was more than just a rich, flashy simpleton!

Finally, this top-quality Coral Carving was bagged by someone from Room No.3 on the second floor. Who knows if it might be one of Prince Xia Jing's men?

Following on, varied exotic treasures emerged one by one through Fatty Brother. One had to admit, Fatty Brother was an eloquent man with a vast knowledge. In his mouth, each treasure came with a unique story, every piece was described as a priceless treasure.

Everyone was eating it up. From the beginning until now, almost an hour had passed and not a single item was left unsold.

At the end, it was time for today's grand finale.

Fatty Brother stood solemnly, saying earnestly, "Now, we've come to the most important moment of the day. Our final auction item is about to make its appearance!"(To be continued. If you like this work, please come to qidian.com to vote and support. Your support is my greatest encouragement. Mobile phone users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)