Chapter 106

The annual auction in Lingyun Prefecture is always lively, attracting many people from all over to participate.

This year is the same. Early in the morning, the bustling crowd has already started queuing to pay the entrance fee.

Looking at the crowded queue, Zhang Wan Bao pulled Zhou Qing and the other to the side quietly.

The environment here is quiet, with few people coming in and out, but there are special beautiful attendants leading the way, which looks like a VIP channel.

"Follow me!" Zhang Wan Bao led the two inside.

Seeing it was their young master, everyone hurriedly bowed.

"It's fine, you guys go about your business. Prepare one of the extra VIP rooms for my two big brothers!" Zhang Wan Bao ordered.

When the person in charge of registration heard this, he looked at Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao with shock.

Zhou Qing hurriedly said: "No need, no need, we'll just sit in the ordinary ones."

Yan Xiao also echoed, they didn't want to be too high-profile.

"VIP rooms have a good view, good service, and are more comfortable," Zhang Wan Bao said.

The two still didn't want to, just find a small corner. After all, they had already seen the auction list. The things on it were indeed good, but besides the Soul-Forming Pills and Soul-Breath Immortal Herb they had already obtained, they didn't need anything else.

Coming here this time was purely to join in the fun. Why occupy the latrine and not poop, wasting a VIP room for nothing?

After persuasion failed, Zhang Wan Bao had to arrange a corner seat.

"By the way, have the Governor and the others arrived?" Zhang Wan Bao asked again.

The person registering hurriedly said: "They have already entered, and so has Miss Xiao Cancan."

Zhang Wan Bao's eyes lit up instantly.

"It's fine, you guys go about your business!" After speaking, the three went in.

In order not to attract attention, the two separated from Zhang Wan Bao and went to find seats by themselves.

And Zhang Wan Bao soon saw the lit room in the VIP room at the very center above.

He was overjoyed.

"According to Brother Zhou's plan, I need to keep myself busy. These days I must, must restrain, restrain, and restrain again. I cannot have any contact with her. Perhaps today is an opportunity!"

Zhang Wan Bao took out the plan list Zhou Qing gave him and looked at it, then looked at a passage backstage, and a crazy plan surged into his small eyes.

Then he immediately put away the list and ran down quickly.

At this very moment, looking at the sea of people and the whispering sounds in front of him, Yan Xiao gasped.

For such a large auction, just the entrance fee alone is probably an unimaginable number.

"I have a plan. Doesn't Yanyan City at the foot of our sect's mountain lack an auction? Why don't we brothers just set one up? I'll be the President, and you'll be the Vice President. What do you think?"

Yan Xiao said to Zhou Qing while excitedly touching the old hen in his arms, his mind even thinking about what name to take.

Zhou Qing was speechless, but his face was full of worry.

"Third Zhou Shixiong, I don't know why, but since sitting down, I have had a feeling of unease in my heart," Zhou Qing said.

Yan Xiao was confused: "Unease? How is that possible? Does anyone dare to cause trouble at this auction? You don't see how many experts are here, except for Zhang Wan Bao..."

Yan Xiao just said this, and the two looked at each other immediately.

This guy wouldn't act on his own again and cause some trouble, right?

Now, his father already knew of their existence. Any outrageous thing this guy does will probably be thought to be instigated by them.

"Oh, what a coincidence, you two!" Just at this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded.

When the two turned their heads, they saw a beautiful woman with lingering charm sitting down nearby, just to the left of Yan Xiao, which made many people couldn't help but take a few more looks.

"Why are you here too?" Yan Xiao said.

Li Li Shitao covered her mouth and chuckled, and for a moment, the mountains were surging, and the surroundings were full of swallowing saliva.

"Look at what you said. You can come, why can't I? By the way, was the marriage contract matter of Xiao Cancan your idea?" Li Li Shitao asked curiously.

Yan Xiao shook his head immediately: "What marriage contract? What are you talking about?"

Li Li Shitao smiled: "It doesn't matter if you don't admit it. Anyway, our confrontation is not once or twice. Now it can start again. Just thinking about it makes people excited."

When Zhou Qing heard this, he smiled: "Sister Tao, it is better to tear down a temple than to destroy a marriage."

"Little young man, it is clearly you who are tearing them apart. Xiao Cancan has obviously been a bit unhappy these past few days," Li Li Shitao looked at Zhou Qing and said.

When Zhou Qing heard this, he felt more confident and smiled without saying a word.

Li Li Shitao was stunned for a moment, and seeing the expressions of the two, she couldn't help but realize.

"Playing hard to get? Not fun, I'm actually standing on the same front as you!" Li Li Shitao immediately leaned back on the chair dejectedly, feeling a bit discouraged.

Yan Xiao glanced at her mountain position and said: "You'd better take care of yourself first. With your conditions, I'm afraid it will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."

Li Li Shitao looked down, laughed until she was trembling, then crossed her legs, leaned close to Yan Xiao's ear, and blew a breath gently.

"Why, worried about me? Is this jealousy?"

Yan Xiao hurriedly scratched his ear and immediately pulled Zhou Qing to change seats.

"I'm jealous of you? Are you sick!" Yan Xiao scolded.

Seeing him like this, Li Li Shitao laughed again, pushing her heart and belly.

"Why, haven't you seen enough one by one? One supreme-grade spirit stone at a time!" Li Li Shitao suddenly looked around, her voice seductive.

Everyone hurriedly sat up straight and looked ahead.

Zhou Qing, who was caught in the middle of the two, smiled embarrassedly.

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At the same time, in a room backstage, an old man with white hair was sitting on a chair, drinking tea to moisten his throat.

He was holding an auction manual in his hand, constantly reciting it silently.

He was Sun Lao, the chief auctioneer of the Wan Xiang Auction. For so many years, who knows how many auctions, big and small, he had hosted.

At this moment, the door was gently opened. Then, he saw Zhang Wan Bao smiling and bringing over a pot of tea.

"Grandpa Sun—" Zhang Wan Bao shouted softly.

Sun Lao turned his head and couldn't help but show a kind smile: "It's Young Master Bao, why do you have time to come over today?"

"I'm idle anyway, so I just came over to look around. By the way, this is the fine tea I brought specifically for you, have a taste!"

Zhang Wan Bao said while picking up the teapot to pour a cup for Sun Lao.

Sun Lao tasted it and couldn't help but nod: "Good tea, it's rare that you have the heart. But you don't offer favors without a reason. Do you have something?"

Zhang Wan Bao hurriedly smiled and started kneading Sun Lao's shoulders: "That, there really is something. Grandpa Sun, I have often reflected recently, have I lived too uselessly all these years? I have been muddled, not having to worry about anything, truly having food brought to my mouth and clothes brought to my hands. No wonder Xiao Cancan doesn't look up to me."

"Don't say that. Everyone has their own value in living. Don't belittle yourself or look down on yourself."

Hearing Zhang Wan Bao's somewhat dejected words, Sun Lao hurriedly encouraged him.

Zhang Wan Bao nodded and said: "Thank you, Grandpa Sun. So today I want to prove to everyone present once that I, Zhang Wan Bao, am not that kind of mediocre waste."

After hearing this, Sun Lao turned his head in surprise, looking at Zhang Wan Bao, whose face was flushed with excitement, full of relief.

"How do you want Grandpa Sun to help you?" Sun Lao asked.

Zhang Wan Bao looked at Sun Lao and said seriously: "I want to host this auction."

Sun Lao's expression changed instantly.

"Does your father know?"

"I don't know!"

"This won't do, it's too risky."

"That's why I came to beg Grandpa Sun. You cover for me in the back and let me try once. If anything really happens, I will take full responsibility!"

"Have you really thought it through?"

"Thought it through, after all, I have grown up!"

"Alright, since you have already decided, Grandpa Sun will go crazy with you once. While there is still time, I will teach you some techniques."

"Thank you, Grandpa Sun!"

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In VIP room No. 【1】, Governor Lord Xiao Ji was sitting quietly in a black robe. His face was handsome, and although he had reached middle age, he didn't look old at all, and his brows revealed a scholarly air.

Who would have thought that the person in front of him would be the Governor of the entire Lingyun Prefecture, who had been in a high position for a long time?

At this moment, he turned his head to look at his daughter Xiao Xiao Cancan, who seemed to have something on her mind these past two days.

"This is the auction list for this time. If you want anything, you can take a look in advance, and I will buy it for you later." Lord Xiao Ji said with love in his words.

Xiao Xiao Cancan shook her head: "Nothing, Father, you look."

Lord Xiao Ji originally wanted to say something else, but there was a knock on the door suddenly.

Following this, a round figure moved in sideways.

He was wearing a bright red brocade robe with large golden patterns embroidered on it. His round face was shiny, his small eyes were squeezed into only a slit by the flesh on his face, his lips were thick and slightly upturned, and he wore several gemstone rings on his hands, looking exactly like a local tycoon.

Compared to him, Zhang Wan Bao could be considered a thin person.

"Old Xiao, you're here!" Zhang Zhang Yifu laughed out loud.

Lord Xiao Ji stood up, looked him up and down and said: "I say, it's only been a month, why do I feel like you've gained weight again?"

Zhang Zhang Yifu panted slightly and said: "No way, family genetics, I really can't lose it. I'll live one day at a time."

"Greetings, Uncle!" Xiao Xiao Cancan also hurriedly bowed.

Zhang Zhang Yifu looked at the graceful Xiao Xiao Cancan, full of happiness, and said: "It's Xiao Cancan, you are really getting more and more beautiful."

"Thank you for the praise, Uncle!" Xiao Xiao Cancan smiled slightly.

Then, the two chatted briefly, and Zhang Zhang Yifu said to Lord Xiao Ji: "Alright, you guys sit first, I'll go down and keep an eye on things. There are really too many things to worry about every day."

Lord Xiao Ji nodded: "Take your time, I'll find you to drink later."

"Got it, there's just something else to discuss with you later..." Before Zhang Zhang Yifu finished speaking, all the spiritual light crystals in the venue emitted seven-colored light, instantly gathering on the central platform.

There was even a crisp bell sound echoing in the large auction venue.

Following this, the originally noisy venue became quiet in an instant.

"There should still be a while before the start. I said that if I don't keep an eye on it for a while, trouble will happen..."

"President, that seems to be Wan Bao!" Fu Kui behind him suddenly pointed to the platform and said.

Zhang Zhang Yifu walked forward two steps immediately, looking down through the crystal wall.

Sure enough, a little fatty appeared at the auction venue. After being the center of attention, he seemed a bit nervous, but soon calmed down.

Zhang Zhang Yifu was stunned and immediately looked at Fu Kui: "What's going on? Where is Sun Lao?"

Fu Kui shook his head immediately.

Governor Lord Xiao Ji first looked at Zhang Wan Bao, then at Zhang Zhang Yifu on the side, and couldn't help but be happy.

"Brother Zhang, this child has grown up and wants to share your worries!"

Zhang Zhang Yifu frowned and sighed: "He can share my worries, my foot. It's already burning incense if he doesn't add trouble to me every day. Uncle Fu, go down and see what's going on?"

Fu Kui hurriedly left.

Xiao Xiao Cancan also looked at the figure on the platform with suspicion. Recently, she could clearly feel that Zhang Wan Bao had become different from before.

At the same time, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao looked at each other blankly.

The thing they were most worried about still happened.

And Zhang Wan Bao breathed a long sigh of relief, soon stabilized his heart, held the amplification stone, and shouted with a smile: "Hello everyone, I am today's auctioneer, Zhang Wan Bao. It's my first time hosting, so I'm inevitably a bit nervous. If there are any mistakes, please bear with me."

"But I can guarantee to everyone that all the auction items this time will definitely not disappoint you. I hope everyone will be satisfied today. Then I announce, the Wan Xiang Auction, starts now!"

As Zhang Wan Bao's voice fell, crystal lights shone behind him. There, nearly ten crystal platforms rose at the same time.

Each one was covered with a layer of red cloth.

Zhang Wan Bao went directly to the first crystal platform, pulled off the red cloth, and revealed a small cyan bell.

Under the light, red lines seemed to flow on this bell, revealing a sense of heaviness.

"This bell is called the Lianshan Bell, forged by Master Wang Hui, the most respected person in my Lingyun Prefecture. Its power is extremely extraordinary. The reason it is named Lianshan is because once it is deployed..."

Then, Zhang Wan Bao started the explanation with a sharp tongue, almost in one go. An ordinary weapon was made interesting by countless people.

"The starting price for this bell is three hundred inferior-grade spirit stones, and each increase must not be less than fifty. If you are interested, please start."

After speaking, Zhang Wan Bao bowed to the surroundings with a smile.

"Three hundred and fifty!"

"Five hundred!"

"I'll go directly to eight hundred!"

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Looking at the scene that was almost hot in an instant, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao breathed a long sigh of relief.

It's better to keep a certain distance from this guy in the future, because you never know what kind of things this guy will do in the next second.

At the same time, in VIP room No. 【1】, Zhang Zhang Yifu was crying, wiping his tears constantly.

"Grown up, this child has really grown up. Qingmei, did you see it? A-Bao can share my worries for me, woo woo~~"

Lord Xiao Ji also came over happily and patted Zhang Zhang Yifu's broad back gently: "Don't cry, we should be gratified."

"I'm crying with joy. I never realized before that this child had such good eloquence, but he didn't give his old father any psychological preparation."

Although Zhang Zhang Yifu said so, his words were full of happiness.

Except for Xiao Xiao Cancan.

She quietly watched Zhang Wan Bao hosting the auction with ease on the field, feeling like she was meeting him for the first time in so many years.

Is this really the Zhang Fatty who used to smile every day, followed her closely like a follower, and asked her tirelessly what she wanted to eat today and where she wanted to play tomorrow?

Time passed bit by bit, Zhang Wan Bao continued to introduce new auction items, successfully facilitating one transaction after another.

Seeing the auction end smoothly, Zhang Zhang Yifu had long been in tears, excitedly running down to hug his son...

The next day, the two who were eating saw Zhang Wan Bao running in excitedly.

"Two big brothers, how did I perform yesterday? Was I handsome?"

At this moment, Zhang Wan Bao was full of excitement.

His small eyes were full of pride, as if waiting for the praise of the two, and the pride on his face was about to overflow.

The two looked at each other and then clapped in unison.

"Amazing, amazing, it really makes people look at you with new eyes."

"Yes, yes, you really gave us a huge surprise."

Hearing the praise of the two, Zhang Wan Bao was full of joy. Then, as if thinking of something, he stepped back two steps and bowed respectfully.

"This time, thank you two big brothers for your guidance, which made me understand many things during this period, and life has become much more fulfilling. Especially last night, my old man was so happy. Actually, I haven't seen him laugh like that for many years."

"After getting drunk, I helped him to bed to rest. Listening to his delirious words in his dreams, I realized how hard he has supported alone all these years. Thinking about my carefree and worries every day, it's really ridiculous."

Looking at Zhang Wan Bao, who was full of self-reproach, the two also put away their smiles.

This guy seems to have suddenly matured a lot.

Then, Zhang Wan Bao looked up at the two and said: "Two big brothers, I know you have more important things to do. Now you stay because of me. Don't worry, I know what to do next."

"If it's meant to be, it will be; if not, don't force it. I see it very clearly now. Just try my best. If it's mine, it's mine. If it's not mine, no matter how hard I try and change, it's just a fresh feeling for a while."

The two looked at Zhang Wan Bao's appearance and sighed endlessly in their hearts.

Vaguely, they seemed to have some understanding of themselves, but they couldn't say what that feeling was.

"Have a drink?" After a brief silence, Zhou Qing suddenly said.

Yan Xiao also looked over with a smile.

Looking at the sincere invitation in the eyes of the two, Zhang Wan Bao also smiled.

Between men, sometimes there is no need for too many words. One look, one action, and they can understand what each other wants to express.

"Must have a drink. By the way, two brothers, where is your sect?"

"Taiqingmen!"

"Good name. When I have time, I will definitely come to visit. Actually, my father planned to invite you to a meal these two days, but I refused."

"Oh, why is that?"

"I know you are low-key and don't want to cause trouble for you. Besides, I don't know how many eyes are staring at my family in the open and in the dark."

"Thoughtful, not bad, not bad, a toast to you."

"Thank you, two brothers, I'll finish it, you do as you please!"

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The next day, the two were ready to leave.

After all, the mission to Lingyun Prefecture this time had long been completed, and they couldn't wait to bring the Soul-Breath Immortal Herb back to Old Mo.

"We're just leaving like this, without saying goodbye?" Zhou Qing said.

Yan Xiao shook his head. This Lingyun Prefecture is indeed prosperous, and everything is available, but after all, a golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as one's own dog nest.

"The female ghost... no, Sister Tao?" Zhou Qing couldn't help but tease.

Yan Xiao said speechlessly: "I reiterate again, I have nothing to do with her, and we are not close."

"At the auction that day, I saw you staring at her there."

"I didn't look, your eyes are blurred."

"I didn't say specifically where, Zhou Shixiong, what are you talking about?"

"Hey, Fourth, I think you're looking for a beating after three days without one. Stop right there."

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After bidding farewell to Shopkeeper Qian, the two left Lingyun Prefecture in a scuffle and embarked on the return journey.

If there are no accidents, they will be back to the sect in three months.

Ten days later, Yan Xiao looked at the mountains in front of him and suddenly said: "Fourth, the mountains and rivers here are beautiful. I decided to take the Soul-Forming Pill here and step into the Soul Formation Realm."

Zhou Qing was stunned: "Here?"

Yan Xiao nodded: "Well, don't forget, we might encounter people from the Chiyan Chiyan Longshi on the way. After I break through to the Soul Formation, at the very least, our safety can be effectively guaranteed, and after going back, we can also give Old Mo a surprise."

Zhou Qing thought for a while and agreed.

"Alright, then I'll protect you!" Zhou Qing said.

Then the two flew down on their swords, found an excellent location, drove a late-stage Foundation Establishment bear demon out of the cave, and set up a barrier around it.

Seeing that the last array flag was about to be inserted, the two's expressions changed instantly, and they immediately prepared for battle.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The next moment, a black gale swept over, and there were countless evil ghosts roaring in it.

"Be careful!"

Yan Xiao shouted, a ball of scorching flames suddenly condensed in his hand and roared out.

Zhou Qing pinched the formula in his hand, a cyan light shone out, instantly turning into a solid barrier to protect the two.

With a bang, as the two collided, a huge ripple spread directly, shaking the surrounding rocks to collapse.

Yan Xiao staggered back, hurriedly stuffed the old hen behind his waist to avoid injury.

"It should be mid-stage Soul Formation, be careful!" Yan Xiao said with a solemn face.

Zhou Qing held a broken sword and looked at the high sky with a frown.

There, a thin figure holding a black banner was staring at the two with gloomy eyes.

On the black banner, black mist lingered, emitting a disgusting aura, and there were ghosts roaring constantly.

"You didn't say that the tracking mark on them was not easy to detect? If it weren't for my quick eyes and fast hands to interrupt, maybe they would have set up an array to fight you and me."

The ghost Taoist looked to the side with a sneer.

Following this, another figure came down from the clouds.

When seeing the visitor, Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao were full of disbelief.

"Shopkeeper Qian, why is it you!"

That's right, the visitor was Shopkeeper Qian, the shopkeeper who treated them with good food and drink in Lingyun Prefecture and even spared no effort to take out his retirement money as a future investment.

At this moment, Qian Qian Dafu carried three long swords on his back, looked down at Zhou Qing and Yan Xiao below, sighed slightly and said: "Two Soul-Forming Pills, four supreme-grade spirit stones, and a Soul-Breath Immortal Herb worth five supreme-grade spirit stones, including that chicken that can produce spirit eggs, I saw them all."

"Why do you want to tempt me? I am also a person, and I am even more unwilling to die in that place in this life, and then you send new people to replace me. In a year or two, who will remember me, Qian Qian Dafu?"

"And these things on you gave me a different hope. Maybe I can also step into the Soul Formation and live for another thousand years. Wealth should not be exposed. This is your fate, and it is also my fate!"

By the time Qian Qian Dafu finished speaking, his emotions were already out of control, and he couldn't help roaring.

He was unwilling to just be like this in this life.

He was even more envious and jealous that the two were core disciples at a young age.

Envious that they had a Master who loved them.

Envious that they could get supreme-grade spirit stones in their hands with just a casual move, which was wealth he couldn't touch even if he was a shopkeeper for a lifetime.

Unfair, how unfair the heavens are!

Everyone walks through the world, why do they have such opportunities and fate, while he has to be like a mayfly and disappear into the world.

He doesn't believe in this fate, he wants to defy the heavens and change his fate today!

Looking at the crazy Qian Qian Dafu, the two couldn't believe it. Is this the honest and honest shopkeeper who lived with them for many days?

Don't test anything, don't test human nature. It turns out this sentence has never been wrong!

Big bosses, seeking monthly tickets ▄██●

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