In addition to this small circle, there was another small circle that also surprised him. There were only five or six people, and many of them were strong with unfathomable strength. But these people had one thing in common, they were all women.
As far as Lin Yi knew, in addition to Central Island, only West Island was a gathering place for female cultivators. In the other three islands, unless there were special cases like Shangguan Laner, female cultivators were rarely seen. So the origin of these people was obvious.
Not to mention other people, Lin Yi could now recognize that the spirit beasts of South Island, the female cultivators of West Island, and Shopkeeper Hao and the others. This so-called North Island Auction had gathered more than three island masters, and among the others, there might even be masters from East Island.
This wasn't quite the same as what he'd heard from Hong Zhong. The north island auction was held once every six months, and normally only the forces of the north island would participate. The forces of the other islands wouldn't be invited, and they wouldn't participate in the auction.
But this time, it was obviously different. In addition to the abnormality that had been discovered on the way before, even Lin Yi, a layman, could clearly conclude that Hong Zhong and the Hong's Chamber of Commerce behind him were obviously cheated.
What Lin Yi could see, Hong Zhong naturally knew. Even an old man like him, who was used to all kinds of storms, couldn't help but look gloomy.
At this time, a man in white suddenly got up from the pavilion. He gracefully and lightly swept across the lake and appeared in front of Lin Yi and others. He smiled at Hong Zhong and said, "Shopkeeper Hong, how have you been? I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Hong Zhong cupped his hands and said, "Housekeeper Song, how have you been? May I ask, is this auction different from the past?"
Hearing this, the man who was addressed as Housekeeper Song smiled playfully and said, "Shopkeeper Hong, your question is a little biased. Even though the auction will be held in the Extreme North Island, we are only the host and provide the venue. We also send some people to assist you. Everything is decided by you and has never gone through our hands. You should know better than me whether there is any difference."
Hong Zhong took a deep look at him and nodded. "That's true. Forgive me for being presumptuous. Then can you tell me when this auction will start, Housekeeper Song?"
"I know this. This auction will officially start three days later." Housekeeper Song smiled faintly.
"Three days later?" Hong Zhong's eyes suddenly narrowed. Lin Yi beside him was also surprised to hear this. In the past, the North Island Auction was always finished in one day. If there was no accident, they could return on the same day. But this time, it was arranged three days later. There were indeed many tricks.
Housekeeper Song raised his head and glanced at the people in the pavilion in the distance, then looked at Hong Zhong with a playful expression. "For the sake of our many years of friendship, there's no harm in reminding you that this auction is no longer the North Island Auction, but the Four Islands Auction Fair. In the next three days, all the important figures of the other three islands will arrive, and even people from the Middle Island will come. For your Chamber of Commerce, this is a rare grand occasion. Take care."
After saying this, Housekeeper Song left lightly, leaving Hong Zhong alone in shock and speechless for a long time.
"Shopkeeper Hong, if there is anything you need help with, I'm willing to do my best." Lin Yi took the initiative to say.
From a simple North Island Auction to a Four Islands Auction Fair, the style and level of the auction was greatly improved. At the same time, Hong Zhong, who was kept in the dark from the beginning to the end, was ruthlessly slandered.
No wonder the other Chamber of Commerce forces brought a lot of goods. If it was just an ordinary North Island Auction, it would not be able to consume them at all. But the Four Islands Auction Fair was different. All the forces of the four islands would send people over. This was a rare event. No matter how many goods they had, they could be auctioned.
For many Chamber of Commerce, this was not only an opportunity to make a fortune, but also an excellent opportunity to enhance their influence. The performance of this Four Islands Auction could even affect the ranking of the major Chamber of Commerce in the Merchant Union. This was a key ranking related to the distribution of the cake.
The strong preyed on the weak. This law of nature was vividly reflected in the business world, especially in the Merchant Union, where the competition was extremely fierce. The difference between the top and the bottom was completely different. With a snowball effect, even if there was only a difference of one rank, it was not uncommon for the one in front to swallow up the one in behind.
This time, the other Chamber of Commerce forces came prepared. Only Hong Zhong and the Hong Chamber of Commerce knew nothing about it. In addition, they were attacked halfway and lost all their goods. It was obvious that they had been targeted by these people. It was obvious that these people were plotting against them.
Even if the Hong Chamber of Commerce was a big tree with deep roots, don't forget that the Chamber of Commerce that could deal with them was not weak. If this Four Islands Auction Fair was disgraced, it might become their Waterloo afterward. That would be a big scam.
"Thank you, Young Hero Lin, for your kindness. Your thirteen top-grade Foundation Establishment Bottleneck-breaking Pills are already timely help. As for the other things, I will find a way to solve them." Hong Zhong smiled, regaining his usual calmness.
Because Lin Yi's thirteen top-grade Foundation Establishment Bottleneck-breaking Pills were added at the last minute before the departure, they were not packed together with the other goods. Instead, Hong Zhong kept them with him, which was a blessing in disguise.
In addition, even if the two boxes of auction items were lost, as long as they reacted in time, there was still a way to replenish them before the auction, so there was no need to worry too much.
After saying that, Hong Zhong did not go to the pavilion to exchange greetings with those so-called old acquaintances. Instead, he directly took Lin Yi to the room, while he himself did not stop. He immediately used the messenger eagle to inform the headquarters of the Hong Chamber of Commerce on Middle Island and the branches on other islands about what he had just learned.
Although there was no teleportation array on the Extreme North Island, there was one on the North Island. Moreover, the branch on the North Island had a special fast way to contact the headquarters of the Hong Chamber of Commerce. As long as the messenger eagle was sent back to the branch on the North Island, and the news was sent back through the branch on the North Island, they would get a response within a day.
This time, the Hong Chamber of Commerce did not receive any news about this Four Islands Auction Fair, nor did they make any preparations in advance. Fortunately, there were still three days. If they reacted in time, there was still a way to remedy the situation.
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