Chapter 341

Everywhere was filled with merchants and nobles in gorgeous clothes holding folding fans, chatting and laughing; one could hear the melodious zither music and cheerful singing intertwined, as well as the light dance steps of the dancing girls, as if gliding on the water.

"When does the auction start? I'm so looking forward to it."

"Soon, wait a bit longer, no rush."

"So many people came this time; I just don't know what kind of price this final treasure will be auctioned for."

There were also sounds of discussion rising one after another, spreading to the surroundings and entering the ears of Collei, Lin Mo, and the others.

"Lady Yelan."

At this time, a greeting rang out.

The Pearl Galley's receptionist, Luoxia, walked over and arrived in front of Yelan and the others.

She was wearing an exquisite long dress, with a professional smile on her face, and politely bowed to Yelan, Lin Mo, and Collei, then said warmly: "Lady Yelan, welcome back to the Pearl Galley. Are these two your distinguished guests? Please follow me; I will lead everyone to the top floor."

At this moment, Collei's eyes widened, feeling as if this scene had entered a dream, and she couldn't help but sigh: "This place is truly too prosperous, like a city that never sleeps!"

Hearing Collei's praise, Luoxia smiled and responded: "This place gathers the top art and cuisine of Liyue; every guest is our distinguished guest, and the Pearl Galley is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience."

Subsequently, Luoxia led them slowly up the red wood stairs, stepping into the top floor of the Pearl Galley.

Arriving here, one could clearly see the crowds of people shuttling up and down the stairs below; they were either wealthy merchants or talented scholars, everyone's face filled with excitement and anticipation.

Upon reaching the top floor, the view was even broader, with starlight and lantern light like fireflies swaying in the night, reflecting the lights of Liyue Harbor in the distance, forming a heart-stirring scroll.

This was another scene of Liyue's night, gorgeous, lively, yet not losing a sense of quiet beauty.

Lin Mo and Collei found their seats under Luoxia's guidance.

"There is only one table here; generally, only the Liyue Qixing are qualified to come up, or distinguished guests invited by the Liyue Qixing."

Luoxia chuckled: "Although Lady Yelan is not, she is also a distinguished guest of the Pearl Galley. Since you were brought here personally by Lady Yelan, you two will also be in the future."

While speaking, Luoxia looked at Lin Mo and Collei a few more times, thinking of the information she had recently collected.

"When does the auction start?"

Collei looked at the lively crowd below and asked curiously: "How long do we have to wait?"

"We have to wait a while; the people from the Feiyun Commerce Guild haven't arrived yet. Before that, I will serve some dinner for you to taste first."

Saying this, Luoxia left first to personally go down and make arrangements.

While Lin Mo and the others were waiting.

On the other side.

Northland Bank.

Childe's expression was incomparably heavy.

Childe truly hadn't expected that the Polar Star he had shattered on the spot could be quickly collected and restored by Liyue in such a short time.

And they even took it out for auction!

Just thinking about it made him incomparably angry, but there was nothing he could do.

This weapon was crucial to him, and it had two forms that could be switched; even if it wasn't easy to re-forge, he could still use it to enhance his combat power.

Once lost, his combat power would only be greatly reduced.

So no matter what, this thing must be bid on and obtained.

Looking at Andrei, the manager of the Northland Bank's Liyue branch in front of him, he said in a deep voice: "How much Mora can we mobilize〃～ ？"

"Not a small amount, my lord."

Hearing Childe's words, Andrei, the manager of the Northland Bank's Liyue branch, said respectfully: "I have also prepared everything to ensure you can bid and win, my lord. However, the only variable now is whether the Liyue Qixing is willing to truly sell your weapon."

Sometimes, not everything can be solved with money.

"Since the Liyue Qixing has taken it out for auction, they must not need it, and there is also the intention of testing me."

Childe said in a deep voice: "For me, as long as there is a chance to bid, I must take it."

"I believe that with Liyue's current means, they cannot completely restore my Polar Star in a short time, because some fragments must be incomplete; they must have combined it with other materials."

"As long as I can regain the Polar Star, I can go back to Snezhnaya and help my Polar Star be completely repaired, or even take it to the next level!"

"Let's go, I hope to successfully retrieve my weapon."

Saying this, Childe stood up and walked toward the outside of the Northland Bank.

Seeing this, Andrei followed immediately.

"Eh? This Fatui Harbinger actually came out."

"Coming out at this time, and the direction he's heading is Liyue Harbor; could it be that he's also for the auction on the Pearl Galley?"

"Definitely, this guy is always rich; it's said he eats and drinks well every day, and even actively spends money for Mr. Zhongli of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, and has said more than once that he wants Mr. Zhongli to send the bill to the Northland Bank."

"This is interesting; if he bids, wouldn't his strength increase even further? Damn thing, we can't let him win the bid."

When Childe walked out of the Northland Bank, he instantly attracted the gazes of people outside.

One person after another was discussing it, and soon someone was talking about something, looking dissatisfied with a deep frown.

Judging by the tone, they really didn't want Childe to win the bid.

And when Childe heard this, his expression was incomparably dark.

This so-called divine artifact was simply his weapon!

Now that he was spending money to "retrieve" it, what was wrong with that?

Who exactly was that Lin Mo, and how could he have such terrifying power?

Thinking of Lin Mo being able to shatter his Polar Star, Childe's expression grew even darker, his heart filled with dread toward Lin Mo.

Not to mention the divine artifact being shattered, even in his Foul Legacy state, he was no match at all.

If that Lin Mo really wanted to kill him, he probably wouldn't be able to stop him.

Now, the only power he could mobilize was the authority personally bestowed by Her Majesty the Tsaritsa, but he didn't want to use that power even if he reached a desperate situation.

Thinking this, Childe walked toward the direction of Liyue Harbor.

When he arrived at Liyue Harbor, he took a small boat specifically heading to the Pearl Galley and went to the Pearl Galley.

The moment Childe stepped onto the Pearl Galley with Andrei, Yelan, standing at the very top, narrowed her eyes and said softly: "Sure enough, he appeared."

Hearing Yelan's words, Collei subconsciously looked over and sure enough saw a guy.

"Fatui Harbinger."

Looking at the Fatui Harbinger, Collei had undisguised disgust on her face and in her eyes.

If she could, she would like to take out her bow and arrow and shoot at that damn Fatui Harbinger below.

Yelan, beside her, noticed Collei's gaze and immediately raised an eyebrow, falling into contemplation.

This little girl was actually so hostile toward the Fatui.

"Hmm?"

Detecting a sharp gaze, Childe, who had just boarded the Pearl Galley, had his expression change and subconsciously looked up.

But he didn't see anything, only the coming and going of the crowd.

"Was I being watched?"

For a moment, Childe whispered with a frown: "Could it be someone from Liyue?"

Someone looked at him as soon as he came up; was it a guardian from the shadows of the Pearl Galley?

For such a grand auction, Childe didn't believe there weren't Vision holders keeping watch in the dark, and perhaps more than one.

"My lord, I have already reserved a seat; we can go sit now."

Beside Childe, Andrei spoke respectfully, and under the guidance of the Pearl Galley staff, they soon arrived at a table and sat down.

Time passed quietly, and more and more people flooded onto the Pearl Galley.

Looking down from a high place, one could see people like ants, densely packed.

Not long after Collei, Lin Mo, and Yelan finished their dinner, the auction began.

At the stern of the Pearl Galley, there was a huge open space.

With the start of the auction, the noise of the crowd in the open space at the stern of the Pearl Galley gradually subsided, and all eyes were focused on the stage.

The lantern light focused, and a courtesan with a graceful figure and peerless beauty slowly stepped into everyone's sight.

"So beautiful!"

"I'm in love, isn't this the courtesan of the Pearl Galley? I didn't expect her to appear."

"It's actually her; I thought Lady Luoxia would be the one to appear."