Of course, it was not hard to understand why the Five Elements Pharmacy did not go all out this time. However, the Wealthy Families and the Wantong Grand Festival were trying their best to crush the Hong Chamber of Commerce this time. This time, they had definitely made full preparations beforehand.
However, even if they added all of them together, the number of top-grade elixirs was only a fraction of what the Hong Chamber of Commerce had. This really made people speechless.
"Shopkeeper Hong, it seems that not only will the Hong Chamber of Commerce not fail miserably this time, but it will also shine brightly. After making such a great contribution, I believe that after this, your position in the Hong Chamber of Commerce will be promoted. This is really worthy of celebration." Housekeeper Song congratulated Shopkeeper Hong in front of everyone.
"Not at all. The auction hasn't started yet. Housekeeper Song's words might be overpraising me." Hong Zhong smiled humbly.
That being said, any normal person would know that top-grade elixirs were strategic resources that would never be auctioned off. Even if the auction had yet to start, just the fact that there were more than 100 top-grade elixirs that had already appeared was already destined for the Hong Chamber of Commerce to take the lead and become the biggest winner of this Four Islands Auction Expo. There was absolutely no possibility of an accident.
In comparison, the other large chambers of commerce such as the Wealthy Guilds and the All Access Gatherings were nothing. Even the number one Five Elements Pharmacy could only stand aside this time. They were not on the same level as the Hong Chamber of Commerce at all.
"You, being humble is not a bad thing, but being overly humble is a little pretentious. Never mind, after this is over, I will hold a banquet to welcome you. Let us brothers catch up." Housekeeper Song laughed loudly and turned to walk up to the stage. This time, he would personally be the host of the Four Islands Auction Expo.
"This Housekeeper Song is really practical." Lin Yi could not help but smile. When Housekeeper Song saw Hong Zhong previously, he was far less enthusiastic.
"This is not strange at all. It's human nature. Young Hero Lin, you still don't know that this guy made a deal with Wang Tong and the others to deal with the Hong Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Although he already knows that we took out 100 top-grade elixirs, this is really a scam! However, in comparison, he has a better relationship with the Hong Chamber of Commerce. It's understandable for businessmen to pursue profits! " Hong Zhong was already used to it. He had been to the Far North Island dozens of times. It was normal for him to bribe a few spies. What the North Garrison Guards did yesterday did not escape his eyes.
"Then he really is a weirdo." Lin Yi suddenly laughed and was speechless.
Just as the two of them were talking … There was another commotion in the venue, and the source of the commotion this time was because the group from Middle Island had entered the venue.
Tian Chan! Lin Yi's eyes immediately focused on the yellow figure. Just like yesterday, she was still dressed in yellow. If it was said that there was a slight possibility of mistaken identity due to the dark sky yesterday, then this time, Lin Yi was a hundred percent sure that this woman was Tian Chan!
Facing Lin Yi's gaze, Tian Chan did not respond at all, just like last night. Although it could be attributed to the fact that there were too many people, Lin Yi believed that she must have seen him, but he did not know why. She was just deliberately ignoring him.
At this moment, Lin Yi's eyebrows suddenly twitched slightly, because he saw a very conspicuous red-haired man among the group of people from Middle Island. His expression was frivolous, and he was about to reach out and put his arm around Tian Chan's waist!
Lin Yi suddenly could not contain his anger. He had vaguely guessed the reason. He was afraid that this person was the reason why Tian Chan refused to acknowledge him!
It had been half a year since he came to Heaven-Level Island. It was not a long time, but it was not a short time either. In this completely unfamiliar and cruel world of cultivation, anything could happen.
It was understandable that women in the secular world would be with other men in order to find a backer. Murong Zhen, a woman from a village on Heaven-Level Island, was already like this, not to mention the people in the secular world. It was not difficult to understand how Kang Ming Ming fawned on her!
However, it was possible for others, but for Tian Chan … In Lin Yi's opinion, it was absolutely impossible! The relationship between two people was built on the edge of life and death, so it should not deteriorate so easily.
However, looking at the scene in front of him, even the usually calm Lin Yi could not suppress the monstrous anger bursting from the bottom of his heart.
"Young Hero Lin, don't be impatient!" Hong Zhong, who was next to him, immediately sensed Lin Yi's unusual behavior and quickly held him down with one hand. He did not know why Lin Yi was suddenly so agitated, but he knew that if Lin Yi lost control on the spot, even he would not be able to protect Lin Yi.
With Hong Zhong's strength, it was more than enough to suppress Lin Yi. In addition, Lin Yi had been restraining himself, so the others did not notice anything unusual.
"I'm fine." In the blink of an eye, Lin Yi had already calmed down because he had just seen Tian Chan avoid the red-haired man without a trace. This at least meant that Tian Chan did not want to be with the red-haired man!
As long as Tian Chan did not want to be with him, then everything else was just fleeting clouds in Lin Yi's eyes. It could not disturb his state of mind at all.
"It's good that you're fine. Young Hero Lin, no matter what you want to do, I will help you. However, you must see the situation clearly, act according to your capabilities, and wait for the right opportunity to act." Hong Zhong comforted him.
When Lin Yi heard that, his heart warmed. Originally, the relationship between him and Hong Zhong was purely based on interests. Now, it had gradually developed into a friendship despite the difference in age. To be able to make a businessman like Hong Zhong say such words, it was clear that his help this time was not in vain.
"That red-haired man, do you know who he is, Manager Hong?" Lin Yi changed the topic and asked.
Hong Zhong took a closer look and replied, "I have seen that person a few times when I was at the headquarters of Middle Island. His name is Zheng Tianjie, and he is from the Pill Hall. His grandfather seems to be the deputy hall master of the Pill Hall. His qualifications and connections are extremely deep, and his position in the Pill Hall is extremely high."
"Zheng Tianjie? In that case, he is also a proper third-generation cultivator. "Lin Yi nodded thoughtfully.
As the people from Middle Island took their seats, all the forces had arrived. With Steward Song's loud and clear introduction, this rare Four Islands Auction Expo finally began its final prelude.
Generally speaking, at the beginning of any auction, the items that were put up for auction could only be regarded as appetizers. All the good items would definitely be left for the finale.
However, this Four Islands Auction Expo was far superior to the previous North Island auctions in terms of standard and grade. Even if it was just the first item that was put up for auction, it was not a small matter.
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