Miao Yiniang shook her head gently. Her eyes were filled with doubt. She said softly, "No. Although I rarely come to the auction house, because I am in charge of the Gluttonous House, I receive invitations almost every time there is an auction. I have come a few times, but like this … this is the first time! "
As she said that, Miao Yiniang looked at Chu Mo in surprise. "How can you tell that those people are from a sect?"
Chu Mo smiled and said softly, "Those who come from a sect, even if they are covered from head to toe, they will still exude a sense of arrogance."
Miao Yiniang rolled her eyes at Chu Mo. "Are you trying to overturn a boat full of people?"
Chu Mo chuckled.
Miao Yiniang sighed softly. "But what you said does make sense."
Chu Yan sized up the people around her curiously. She silently observed their every move. At the same time, she also observed the various exits of the auction house. She memorized all of these in her heart. These were already her instincts.
Apart from the failure of the assassination on Chu Mo that day, Chu Yan was quite talented in intelligence gathering. She was very observant and insightful.
This was also the main reason why her assassination failed that day.
It was because she could almost see that Chu Mo was not a target that she could assassinate. If she continued, she would only die in vain. As it turned out, she was right.
After a while, the auction house's door was finally closed. At this moment, the entire auction house's hall on the first floor was already filled with nearly 70% of people.
Almost half of them had covered their true faces. The remaining people who showed their true faces were either the kind that had nothing to fear and were not afraid of anyone, or those who had no intention of bidding at all and were purely here to watch the show.
At this moment, a very fat middle-aged man walked up the lowest stage. If one did not look closely, one would think that it was a meatball that rolled up.
However, anyone who knew about Fengyun Auctions dared not underestimate this fat middle-aged man. This was because he was the chief auctioneer of Fengyun Auctions. Very few people knew his name, but almost everyone called him Fat Brother.
"Strange, why is Fat Brother here today? Is something big going to appear? "
"Yes, this is indeed a little strange. Fat Brother never shows up unless there is something big."
"Fat Brother is Fengyun Auctions's second-in-command after all …"
Those who were familiar with each other gathered together and whispered to each other.
As for those who didn't hide their faces, they were a little surprised to see Brother Fatty come up. Some of them even had expressions of regret on their faces. Some of their faces were filled with regret because Fat Brother's appearance meant that there was likely to be an unexpected treasure at this auction.
"Haha, old and new friends, Happy New Year to everyone. Long time no see, Fat Brother has missed all of you." Fat Brother's voice was loud and clear. He stood there with a smile, and his voice spread throughout the auction hall.
"Fat Brother saw that some of my friends who did not cover their faces looked dejected. Perhaps my appearance made you think that there must be something good at this auction?"
"Isn't that so?" Someone in the hall said loudly.
Fat Brother chuckled and nodded. "There is indeed something good this time, and there is quite a lot of it! However, those who did not cover their identities don't have to worry, because although the auction items this time are all very good, they are not enough to make people want to kill and rob them. "
As he spoke, Fat Brother smiled. "Alright, let's get down to business. Let's start today's auction!"
As he spoke, the middle-aged man, who was as fat as a ball, changed his aura. He suddenly changed from an amiable rich man to a dignified superior.
Chu Mo was a little surprised, but he also felt that it was quite refreshing, so he stared at him without blinking. However, at that moment, Chu Mo felt as if someone was looking at him. The gaze clearly carried a hint of murderous intent!
"Huh?" Chu Mo was startled. He thought to himself that he had disguised himself! Didn't Master say that no one in the entire Four Symbols Continent would be able to see through this disguise technique?
However, Chu Mo soon realized that the other party's murderous intent was not directed at him, but at Miao Yiniang, who was beside him!
This was because Chu Mo could clearly feel that Miao Yiniang's body was tensed up, as if she was very nervous.
Without batting an eyelid, Chu Mo used his hand to pat Miao Yiniang's hand.
Then, Chu Mo felt that Miao Yiniang seemed to have heaved a sigh of relief, but she was still a little nervous.
At that moment, Fat Brother, who was on the stage, had already taken out the first auction item. It was a bronze cauldron from over a thousand years ago. The cauldron was three feet tall, with three legs and two handles. Its surface was mottled with rust, as if some birds and beasts were carved on it.
When Miao Yiniang saw this cauldron, her breathing suddenly became a little rushed. Then, she suddenly turned her hand to hold Chu Mo's hand.
Her hand … was a little cold, and it was also a little trembling.
Chu Mo's eyes narrowed, and no expression could be seen on his face. At the same time, the jade, which had not moved for a long time, suddenly burned him.
"Everyone can see it clearly, right? This cauldron has a very long history. It is not a product of our Azure Dragon continent, but from the faraway Vermilion Bird continent! It's said that he came from a large sect that used to be very glorious. "Brother Fat introduced from above.
Chu Mo understood something from Miao Yiniang's slightly trembling ice-cold hand. He turned his hand to hold Miao Yiniang's hand, then looked at Fat Brother on the stage.
"According to my experience, this cauldron should be a cauldron used for sacrificial ceremonies. Of course, it could also be a cauldron used for concocting medicine. The methods of sects are not something that we ordinary people in the secular world can imagine. " Fat Brother said, and smiled slightly, "No matter what kind of glory it had experienced in the past, now … it is only an antique. It should be good to put it in the house and use it as an object to guard the house. Its starting price, is two hundred taels of … gold! "
When Fat Brother said the two hundred taels, Chu Mo saw that many people were ready to make a move, as if they wanted to raise their paddles. But the word 'gold' appeared behind it. Those people immediately looked angry and put down their hands that were about to raise their paddles.
One tael of gold and ten taels of silver. Even if this bronze cauldron really came from a sect in the Vermilion Bird continent, it was not worth two thousand taels of silver. The starting price was a bit ridiculous.
Chu Mo did not move immediately, because the gaze just now seemed to be related to this bronze cauldron, which was very likely to come from the Misty Palace.
Chu Mo was not a person who was good at conspiracy theories, but this matter seemed to be very strange.
Fat Brother looked at the people on the stage. He was not in a hurry, and said with a smile, "The price is a bit expensive, but it is, after all, something from a big sect. Who knows if it has other magical effects? Maybe the water it contains can cure diseases. Haha, I'm just joking. Don't take it seriously. If you drink it again and get poisoned, don't blame me. "
Fat Brother's words were humorous, and he livened up the atmosphere on the stage. He said, "In fact, even if it is only an antique, I think it is worth the price. Of course, the premise is that you like it. As long as you like it, it is worth it! "
At this time, a voice came from the hall. Finally, someone raised his paddle.
"210 taels of gold, I want it. Fat Brother is right, as long as you like it, it is worth it. I like this thing. I will take it home and put it at the door to receive rainwater."
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