Douluo: Why is Qian Renxue not in love anymore?

Chapter 98 Auction (4)

Upon hearing this, Li Muyun's lips curled up into a meaningful smile, which was a response to Zhao Tianba's provocation, and also contained a bit of subtle cunning.

He shook his head slightly, as if to put an end to this meaningless fight, and then, with an almost elegant gesture, he slowly raised his right hand, slightly spread his five fingers, and waved it gently, as if to dispel the tension and confrontation in the air.

"Six hundred thousand gold soul coins is indeed an exciting price."

His voice was gentle and clear, yet it carried a force that could not be ignored, drawing everyone's attention once again.

"But, I am not here today for a temporary fight."

After saying this, he paused slightly, his eyes swept across the entire audience, and finally landed on Zhao Tianba's face, which was twisted by anger. The corners of his mouth raised a faint arc, "Congratulations, Mr. Zhao, this lot is yours."

Li Muyun's words were like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, calm and profound, instantly breaking the tense atmosphere in the auction hall.

The faint smile on the corner of his mouth was like the brightest star in the night sky. It was both a silent mockery of Zhao Tianba and an elegant farewell to this meaningless fight.

Zhao Tianba was stunned. He stared at Li Muyun with wide eyes in disbelief, as if he was hit by an invisible force. His chest heaved violently, but he couldn't speak for a long time.

Upon seeing this, the guests around looked at each other in bewilderment, and then burst into laughter. The laughter contained both admiration for Li Muyun's witty response and ridicule for Zhao Tianba's impulsive behavior.

"Haha, it seems that Mr. Zhao has met his match today!" A noble lady in gorgeous clothes chuckled with her hands covering her mouth, her eyes moving back and forth between the two of them, full of teasing.

Zhao Tianba's expression became even gloomier amid the laughter of the crowd. His clenched fists trembled slightly, as if they were about to explode in the next second.

However, at this moment, a voice as gentle as jade sounded again, interrupting the storm that was about to break out.

"Mr. Zhao, why are you angry? The joy of an auction lies in competition and appreciation, not in fighting for dominance." The person who spoke was Li Muyun. He walked slowly towards Zhao Tianba with an unhurried pace, and every step seemed to step on the softest corner of people's hearts.

He smiled and extended his hand. That smile showed respect for his opponent, as well as an indescribable depth. "It is fate that we meet today. Since Mr. Zhao is determined to get this soul guide, I, Li Muyun, will help him and make friends."

As Li Muyun finished speaking, there was silence in the auction hall for a moment, and then whispers spread like ripples, and everyone had a complicated expression.

The guests exchanged glances and muttered in their hearts: "Li Muyun's move was really brilliant. He not only showed his grace, but also quietly tricked Zhao Tianba and left him with no place to vent his anger."

In the crowd, several shrewd businessmen raised their lips slightly, with approval flashing in their eyes. They knew very well that in this psychological game, Li Muyun retreated to advance, which not only won face, but also cleverly avoided unnecessary financial losses, and established an image of integrity in the hearts of the people.

As for those who knew Zhao Tianba, they looked like they were enjoying the show, thinking to themselves, "Zhao Tianba has hit a wall this time. Li Muyun's words, on the surface, are a way of helping others, but in reality, they are the best irony of his arrogance."

In the following auction session, Li Muyun seemed to be in another peaceful world and showed little interest in the rare items displayed on the stage one by one.

He sipped the fragrant tea in the cup leisurely, his eyes occasionally passing over the treasures that sparkled with an alluring luster, but without the slightest fluctuation.

The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices and falls on his calm and composed face, giving him a golden glow that makes him look otherworldly. As the auctioneer passionately introduces the priceless treasures, one after another, attracting people to compete for the bids, and the scene is very lively.

However, in this hustle and bustle, Li Muyun seemed like a bystander, his eyes sometimes swept across the clouds passing by the window, and sometimes gently stroked the teacup in his hand. His calmness formed a sharp contrast with the frenzy around him.

Beside them, Qian Renxue's voice was as melodious as a spring, and it was particularly clear in the hustle and bustle of the auction hall: "What's wrong, Muyun, are you not interested in these items?"

She turned slightly and looked at Li Muyun beside her with curiosity and concern in her eyes.

Li Muyun smiled slightly, with a mysterious light flashing in his eyes. He shook his head gently and whispered: "Wait a moment, some things are worth waiting for."

His tone was calm and firm, as if he had foreseen what was to come.

As soon as the words fell, the hustle and bustle of the auction hall seemed to freeze at this moment, and everyone's attention was involuntarily attracted by a sudden sound of heavy footsteps.

The auctioneer's voice also rang out: "Next, we will auction a rare treasure. Please pay attention if you are interested. Especially male guests."

As she spoke, she gestured to the audience, and three strong men pushed a cart up. The cart was covered with a red cloth, so the contents could not be seen, but from the outside, it looked like a large square box.

"Can you guess what this is? Well, I'll reveal the low price to you all. The starting price of this item is 100,000 gold soul coins. Each bid increase must not be less than 10,000 gold soul coins. This is the best of the best."

As the host of the auction, it was obviously a must to mobilize the atmosphere and the enthusiasm of the bidders, and she successfully attracted the attention of the bidders.

"Now, please take a closer look, distinguished guests." As she spoke, she grabbed the red cloth and yanked it off. After the red light flashed, what was revealed was not a box, but a huge iron cage. Inside the iron cage, curled up a young girl.

Most of the girl's body was naked, with only key parts covered by shells. Because she was curled up, her appearance was somewhat unclear, but her figure was almost perfect.

Her fair skin is like crystal jade, and her light green short hair has a unique charm.

Li Muyun's gaze instantly focused on the girl in the iron cage, and a hint of surprise that was difficult to conceal flashed in his eyes.

He gently put down the teacup and leaned forward, as if even his breathing had stopped.

The girl's figure seemed even more fragile and helpless in the dim light, but her short light green hair shone with a strange luster in the faint light, revealing an unusual aura.

"That's her! The girl with the mutated martial spirit." Li Muyun whispered to himself. Although his voice was soft, it was filled with unquestionable firmness.

He turned to look at Qian Renxue beside him, only to see Qian Renxue's eyebrows tightly knitted together, with anger and confusion rising in her eyes. Her voice trembled slightly: "The thing you said... that's worth waiting for, is she?"

(End of this chapter)