For the owner of the auction house, it didn't matter who engraved the magic spell on the potion bottle — What was important was that this thing was broken under his watch. Moreover, it was done under the watchful eyes of the public. Even if he wanted to deny it, he couldn't.
Moreover, the reason why he could stand firm in the black market was because of his good reputation … But if he had to pay 50 million secret crystals in one go, it would be like letting out blood.
People who did business knew that assets didn't equal to liquid funds. The auction house had a large business, but in fact, it had many goods that were hard to sell — The issue of compensation was the biggest headache for the owner of the auction house.
"… Did she really say that?"
After hearing the report of the manager, the owner of the auction house couldn't help but move his body … In the end, he chose to stand up from the chair. Otherwise, he would always feel very unnatural.
"Yes, boss."
The owner of the auction house shook his head, "Although the item was sold, it hasn't been officially handed over. We didn't take the money from the buyer … 50 million is equivalent to asking us to pay the full amount. This is impossible."
The old manager frowned … He thought that the owner of the auction house, who was famous for being stingy, didn't just want to pay the base price of the auction item? If so, that witch would definitely be furious … The manager's eyes couldn't help but become strange.
"That's not what I mean!" The owner of the auction house coughed twice awkwardly, "I'm talking about bartering … Using treasures of the same value as the compensation — You go to the warehouse and find a few things to estimate the price. If the price is not too different, take them out and send them to the witch."
The manager opened his mouth … Why did he feel like he had dropped an egg to return a piece of vegetable? How did this guy come up with such a stingy idea?
Estimate?
How could there be an accurate estimate of the value of the items taken out for auction … A piece of junk could be sold at a high price if it was exaggerated …
"Boss, this witch is also a businesswoman. She's not easy to fool, right?" The manager felt that it was necessary to remind him.
But the owner of the auction house said, "You think I don't know? I'm not stupid … Do I really let you pick out the junk? You go and pick out a few magic accessories of good quality. Then put in the thing we bought last month … That thing is a hot potato anyway. I'm worried about how to deal with it! "
"Then … alright." The old steward thought for a moment and finally nodded. "I think it's a good idea. Now that things have come to this, it's useless for that witch to make a fuss … I'll go and discuss it with her."
Just as the auction owner was about to approve it, someone hurried in from outside and handed over a note, saying that it was sent by Maria.
The auctioneer hurriedly took it and glanced at it. Then, his expression became a little strange.
The old steward and the highly paid consultant in the room couldn't help but look over curiously. "What did she write?"
The boss of the auction house frowned at first, but then he gradually relaxed. He smiled and said, "It seems that this witch is not like the rumors. She doesn't fight at the slightest disagreement … Take a look."
The boss of the auction house spread the note in front of them. They came over to take a look. The old steward was stunned after reading it. "Huh, it can be done like this …"
It turned out that the note was written with Maria's solution: This time, the work of the [Legendary Witch] was finally proven to be a fake. As for why it could fool the appraisal of the auction house, it was entirely because the goods were enchanted with a very high-level illusion that even exceeded the ability of the appraiser. That was why it deceived everyone. This time, if it weren't for the auctioneer's mallet, it would have caused great losses to both the auction house and the buyer … This meant that Maria directly gave up 50 million Secret Crystals as compensation.
But there were two additional requirements. First, the compensation was 8 million Secret Crystals. Second, the auction house had to deduct 6% of the total profit from every auction until the 50 million Secret Crystals were deducted.
"This … Isn't she afraid that we'll go back on our word?" The steward asked curiously.
"But we have to sign a contract …" The auctioneer smiled bitterly. "Besides, even if we don't sign the contract, you may be able to go back on your word. You can run away and hide in the real world. She may not be able to find you for the rest of her life. But I can't. If I run away, what about my business? What about my family? What about the business that I've worked so hard to manage for so many years? You have to tell me. Alright, let's do as she says … Who was the one who said that this witch only knew how to be rash? She's simply a snake beauty! "
The old steward nodded and immediately said, "Do you want to go to the storeroom and order something?"
The boss of the auction thought for a while and said, "Yes, order two more items and send them to the customer who bid for the elixir … A guy who can easily take out 50 million secret crystals will definitely be a big customer of ours in the future. We have to seize the opportunity! As for the other thing … Well, you can send it to Maria. Take it as a return of the favor. As for whether that thing is a treasure or trash in her hands, it depends on her luck … Damn, this Maria is really something. She's so smart. If I didn't already have a wife, I would definitely marry her! Tsk tsk, this woman's figure is really good! "
"Hehe …"
…
"What's this? This thing is worth 8 million Secret Crystals? " Maria couldn't help but frown. She looked at the thing that the old steward sent over like an old dog. It was a green bracelet that looked like it was made of jade.
"Of course not." The old steward was still smiling like a dog's head, "Miss Maria, the 8 million Secret Crystals you asked for are here … This is an anonymous Secret Crystal Card, please count it."
As the saying goes, a bird in the hand is worth more than ten birds in the bush … Maria put away the Secret Crystal Card first. Although the difference in her heart was still huge, it was not completely unacceptable. Because the old steward had already said that the bottle was engraved with the attribute of [Fragile].
Maria didn't even say anything. Based on what she had experienced with Master Pansy … it seemed that he could do it! Of course he could do it! The Master of the Pansy!
"What about this thing?" Maria looked at the bracelet in front of her again.
The old manager's saliva flew everywhere as he said, "This thing is a treasure that our Big Boss has just received recently. Its origin is not small! This was found in a relic of the [Inhuman Domain] … I think you know the predecessor of the [Inhuman Domain]! This bracelet might be something that the gods used in the Greek Pantheon era … If you can unlock the secret of this bracelet, I'm afraid its value will be higher than the work of the [Legendary Witch]! Our boss sincerely wants to make friends with you, Miss Maria! "
"I don't believe you!" Maria snorted coldly, "Who doesn't know that your boss is famous for being stingy … An item from the gods in the Greek Pantheon era? This is probably something that was fished out from a stinking ditch! "
The old steward was still smiling like a spring breeze.
Maria shook her head and waved her hand rather disinterestedly, "Okay, go back and tell your boss that I'll come to collect the money on time next month … Don't go back on your word, or you'll have to bear the consequences!"
"Sure, sure!"
Seeing the old steward open the door and leave with a sigh of relief … After closing the door, the third lady of the Zhong Family walked out from behind the screen with a smile. She walked to Maria and stretched out her hand.
"Here, these 1 million Secret Crystals are yours." Miss Witch waved her hand generously at this moment.
The third lady couldn't help but frown, "10%?"
Maria shrugged, "I'll pay you another 1 million next month after I collect the money … Divide it into 5 payments."
The third lady had to shake her head. She wouldn't pursue this issue and lower her status … She glanced at the bracelet on the table and picked it up casually.
Maria hurriedly said with a sharp voice, "This thing is worth at least 4 … 3 million! 3 million! You heard it, this is an item from the gods in the Greek Pantheon era! "
The third lady sneered and threw the bracelet back … Miss Witch had to smile embarrassedly, "This is for you, for you … Well, this is for Miss Vampire. Take it as a thank-you gift for last time!"
Zhong Luoyue took the bracelet slowly at this time.
She wasn't interested in this thing, but she suddenly remembered that Elizabeth seemed to be very interested in the Greek Pantheon era, so she planned to give it to her … However, she came out empty-handed tonight and was wearing a formal dress. There was no place to hide anything on her body, so she simply wore the bracelet on her wrist.
"This is my messenger number in the [Inhuman Domain]." Maria gave a badge at this time and then wrote a note, "This is my phone number in the modern world … Let's make friends?"
Third Young Miss smiled and accepted the gifts … But before she left, she suddenly turned around and looked at Maria. She smiled mysteriously and said, "You won't lose out if you make friends with me … Elizabeth is now the inner disciple of Radiance Tower Master."
The door was still closed, but Maria couldn't help but feel a little puzzled, thinking about the last words Zhong Luoyue said … Master of Radiance Tower, master of Radiance Tower … Hmm?
Who is Radiance?
“F*CK！”
"The first tower master of the Magician Association, the first person in the [Inhuman Domain], Radiance!!"
Lady Witch, who jumped up abruptly, had the urge to lift her skirt and chase after Zhong Luoyue. She could just give him five million Secret Crystals!
…
"Yue, what's that on your wrist?"
On the carriage returning to the Association's headquarters, the noble young master Fantas quickly noticed the strange bracelet on the third lady's wrist and became curious.
Zhong Luoyue's eyes turned and said half-truthfully, "This bracelet seems to be a treasure prepared for the next auction … When I went out to the washroom, I met an acquaintance who gave it to me."
An item from an auction, an acquaintance … This made it easy for the noble young master Fantas to connect the dots. His expression changed imperceptibly, then he smiled and said, "This bracelet looks simple and grand, it must be very precious. The person who gave this gift is quite considerate."
The third lady nodded with a smile, "It can be considered as a proof of friendship."
Fantas's pupils shrank slightly, then his smile became more brilliant, "Is that so … But I think Yue is more suitable to wear this necklace — this magic necklace, in addition to being made with rubies, also has several defensive tactics, it's most suitable for a beauty like you."
It was probably prepared early … Fantas took out a box with both hands.
"So beautiful."
It was indeed beautiful. With this kind of unique design, even Zhong Luoyue, who was used to seeing jewelry, couldn't help but be a little moved.
"Can I put it on for you personally?" Fantas said with a burning gaze.
"You really are a gentleman, Fantas." The third lady's expression didn't change. In the end, she slowly lifted the long hair behind her back and turned around, but at the same time, she seemed to casually use the folding fan to cover her chest … I'll just take it as scattering some meat, she thought.
Zhong Luoyue had always asked herself, after becoming an [Inhuman], what capital did she have?
What she had … was the only capital a woman had.
Fantas immediately smiled a little proudly. He didn't mind Zhong Luoyue's little defensive action … The key was to close the distance. As long as this distance was constant, the prey naturally wouldn't be able to escape — there was no need to rush, he understood the principle of boiling a frog in warm water.
But just as he picked up the necklace and was about to put it on for Zhong Luoyue, the carriage suddenly shook violently. Then, with a loud bang, the carriage was directly blown up into the sky!
…
Fantas could feel the fluctuation of magic. The moment the carriage exploded, he activated the defense of the necklace in time, so he wasn't injured. But he was also affected by the impact of the explosion and was directly thrown more than ten meters away … Zhong Luoyue wasn't far from him.
"Yue! Are you okay? "
"No … just a little dizzy … who is this?!"
On the greenish-black flagstone road, a guy wearing a black cloak was seen standing in the air … probably relying on some kind of tactic or the ability of an item, male.
He used the cold eyes hidden under the mask to look down, sizing up Fantas and Zhong Luoyue … In the next moment, without any warning, he directly rushed towards Zhong Luoyue.
After all, Zhong Luoyue had lived in the army for a period of time, so she was much calmer than the average rich girl. At this time, she didn't panic. Facing the attack of the black-cloaked man, she instantly summoned the immature vampire power, and her strength suddenly increased. She jumped up and barely dodged the sneak attack of the black-cloaked man.
"Vampire?" The black-cloaked man seemed to be a bit surprised and immediately said in a low voice, "Where did this newborn vampire come from … [Hell King] isn't something that your 13 families can touch."
"What?" Third Miss expressed that she didn't understand what the other party was saying.
But at this time, Fantas's bodyguards who heard the news had already rushed over and surrounded the black-cloaked man with their fastest speed. Not only these bodyguards, but Fantas's teacher who came with them this time, the Association's high-level secret pharmacist, was also alarmed.
"I'm the Magician Association's high-level secret pharmacist Vich! Who are you, how dare you openly attack the people of the Magician Association? "Fantas's teacher shouted at this time.
The black-cloaked man looked around, and after taking a deep look at Zhong Luoyue, he suddenly rushed into the sky, "People of the Magician Association, go back and tell your Radiance Tower's master … we won't let this thief go! The Domain of the Gods … we'll take it back! "
The black-cloaked man disappeared into the night sky, leaving behind a group of people who were at a loss.
Zhong Luoyue looked at the direction where the mysterious black-cloaked man disappeared, and her intuition told her that the other party seemed to be coming for her … the thing in her hand. She subconsciously wanted to take off the bracelet on her hand, but this strange bracelet couldn't be taken off no matter what.
She couldn't help but think of what the mysterious black-cloaked man said to her … [Hell King]? Could it be that this bracelet was really a treasure?
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