Part 4
Ning Yunyi calmly shook his head. However, just as the guard was about to dismiss him, he said, “But I am an A-level mental power expert, here for the auction.”
The guardâs expression immediately changed, and his attitude became much more respectful.
While A-level experts are common on the seven main stars, on the Garbage Star, there are only a few dozen A-level mental power users.
If someone was here today, they were certainly here for the auction, representing considerable strength and wealth.
There was no need for them to push away a potential benefactor.
The guard made a request and brought over a device for inspection.
Ning Yunyi timely released an A-level bodyguardâs previously drawn mental power sphere. Sure enough, after a few flashes, the device displayed an [A].
The guard immediately handed him a magnetic card with respect. “Sir, please enter. This card allows unimpeded access throughout the underground city. Enjoy your time, sir.”
Ning Yunyi smiled as he accepted the card, not saying a word as he stepped inside.
Before long, he was smoothly welcomed into the reception area for distinguished guests on the third floor of the auction house.
The auction had not yet started, and many people were seated in the reception area. Among them, on the outer edge of the front row, sat JĂ HĂ o.
As Ning Yunyi was respectfully welcomed into the reception area, many eyes turned his way.
After all, this was the distinguished guest area, requiring special privileges.
Those who could enter here were either well-known or wealthy in Area F.
However, they were also potential competitors.
Most importantly, he was a newcomer.
JĂ HĂ o glanced at him briefly before looking away. He didnât recognize anyone here, and it didnât matter. He remained because he was hoping to secure a 3S-level energy crystal at todayâs auction.
JĂ HĂ o didnât know where the insider information had come from, but he was thrilled. After all, it was a 3S-level item, and it was worth the risk.
Crystals of this level are not commonly available even at the First Star.
At the same time, JĂ HĂ o felt somewhat irritated. Mr. XÇ had replied with a strange comment and then stopped responding.
He was still waiting for a miserable photo of Ning Yunyi to present as proof.
Ning Yunyi sat down in a position behind JĂ HĂ o in the second row.
JĂ HĂ o sensed someone behind him and shifted his posture in annoyance, glancing at his wristband, still without any news.
Ning Yunyi observed him, comfortably leaning back in his chair, his fingers tapping on the armrest, appearing quite at ease.
He wasn’t in a hurry to make a move. JĂ HĂ o had been here for quite some time, clearly indicating that the items up for auction were rare enough not to be found even at the First Star.
This conclusion was confirmed by the presence of A-level mental power users in the reception area.
There were only a few dozen A-level and above in total on the Garbage Star. At this moment, everyone here was A-level, except for one S-level.
It was evident that one of the auction items today was urgently needed by an S-level.
Such highly sought-after auction items indicated significant value.
Although Ning Yunyi had a million star coins, it might not be enough.
JĂ HĂ o, not favored in the JĂ family, had limited pocket money. He had managed to acquire quite a bit from his original self, but it was only around a hundred thousand.
Clearly, he couldnât afford the auction item himself, so he was here on behalf of someone else. Thus, the star coins needed for the auction would surely be provided by that individual.
Ning Yunyi felt even better. Since the other party was plotting against him from the shadows, wasnât it fair for him to collect some interest first?
Finally, the entrance to the auction opened.
Nearly thirty people eagerly took out their magnetic cards to enter. Ning Yunyi wasnât in a rush and waited until the last person to step inside.
He sat in the last row, where he had a clear view of everyone in front and the entire auction stage.
The seating area quickly dimmed, with only the auction stage illuminated brightly.
The host walked up, displaying a polite smile to the crowd. “Thank you for your patience. The auction officially begins. We have a limited number of items today, but they are all rare treasuresâthree in total.”
“Now, let’s present the first item: a rare herbaceous plant from GÇ LĂĄn Starâone strawberry seedling.”
Ning Yunyi initially didnât think much of it, but upon hearing about the strawberry seedling, he unexpectedly looked over. However, when he saw the item in the auction box, the corners of his mouth twitched.
It was just a solitary green plant, without even any soil, yet it still looked vibrant. If this were real, it would be a ghostly sight.
However, it was clear that the people present had never seen anything like it. A few were genuinely interested, especially since it was a rare species from GÇ LĂĄn Star.
Then the host announced, “The starting bid is one hundred thousand star coins.”
The interested parties quickly lost their enthusiasm, and in the end, only one gullible buyer bid one hundred thousand star coins for it.
No one even contested him.
The host, clearly surprised that someone would actually bid on something half-real, smiled even more sincerely. “Now, letâs move on to the second auction item, a rare Shui PĂ Stone from GÇ LĂĄn Star.”
Soon, a massive stone, about the height of a person, was brought up.
Its surface was brown and dirty, weighing a thousand pounds.
The crowd was stunned. Some looked at the unfamiliar stone in disbelief, completely losing interest. They hadnât even heard of Shui PĂ Stone before.
Surely, this auction house wasnât trying to pull a fast one on them?
They had come for energy crystals, which could enhance mental power. But this Shui PĂ Stone showed no response when probed with mental power.
It was clearly unhelpful for enhancing mental abilities.
Even the first gullible buyer was no longer interested.
The host wasnât worried, though. After all, the first item had already sold, so this trip wouldnât be a loss. “The starting bid for this Shui PĂ Stone is three hundred thousand star coins.”
Ning Yunyi was quite surprised when he heard the words “Shui PĂ Stone.” At first, he thought it was just another imitation like the so-called strawberry seedling. But when the stone was brought out, he immediately sensed spiritual energy radiating from it.
Clearly, this item was indeed a Shui PĂ Stone.
The Shui PĂ Stone also had another name: jadeite raw stone.
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