CHAPTER 143: CHAPTER 113: IMMORTAL BEAST RUINS MAP_3

After all, it only needs to be visited once a month, and the person coming is not necessarily at the Patriarch level personally.

Unless this item is very important to them.

"This is Ning Zimo’s mother, Wen Xia." A noblewoman entered from outside, with fair skin and an elegant demeanor, Lee Zhen introduced her.

Lin Chen looked a few more times, and found that there was indeed some resemblance.

Wen Xia also took her servants to a private room, but unexpectedly, shortly after, she was heard saying from outside:

"Wen Xia from the Ning Family requests an audience."

Lee Zhen opened the door, and Wen Xia smiled and said, "I’ve met Chairman Lee, my son Mo’Er benefited greatly from your care at the guild in the past."

"Madam Ning, no need to be so formal, it’s all just according to the rules." Lee Zhen replied courteously.

However, Lee Zhen quickly realized that Wen Xia wasn’t there for him because she kept staring directly at Lin Chen.

Lin Chen felt a bit guilty...

Previously, he had tricked Ning Zimo out of a hundred thousand, and the kid had even taken two hundred thousand from his family...

"You must be Lin Chen, Mo’Er mentioned you before."

Wen Xia said a lot, mentioning that she rarely heard Ning Zimo talk about peers, indicating that he considered Lin Chen a friend.

"Strangely, he doesn’t seem to compete with you, only with Ning Tian," Wen Xia added.

Lin Chen naturally didn’t involve himself in such family matters, but instead asked, "Has Brother Ning sent any messages recently?"

"Yes, he’s preparing evolution materials and has arranged with a Catalyst Master for the final push for the Snow Lion, in preparation for next year’s Spirit Academy assessment."

Wen Xia didn’t hide anything because she understood her son and had investigated Lin Chen.

In her view, Lin Chen had a pure character and strong abilities, making him a rare talent and a worthwhile friend for Ning Zimo.

After some idle chat, Wen Xia took her leave, and then several other factions came, all to see Lee Zhen.

Until the Lee Family arrived.

"Lin Chen?"

This Lee Family, of course, was Lee Zaiqing’s Lee Family.

Though not as prominent as the Ning Family, it was still a respectable family.

Accompanying them was his father, Lee Gao, but Lee Gao only glanced at Lin Chen and nodded.

He had also heard of Lin Chen’s deeds from Lee Zaiqing, and hoped that his son could associate with more promising young talents.

So, the elders talked with the elders, and the young ones talked with the young ones.

Lee Zaiqing did not hide the purpose of his visit, telling Lin Chen he was there to buy primary evolution materials.

This auction had a good quality bear-type primary material.

"Brother Lin, are you also here to buy materials?"

"More or less." Lin Chen nodded.

He wasn’t lying, as there was indeed an auxiliary material he needed here, and Lee Zhen also suggested he bid if the price was right, otherwise he’d have to look elsewhere later.

After some conversation, Lee Gao was about to take his leave, but Lee Zaiqing suddenly noticed Qin Shaoshao and looked at Lin Chen with some surprise, asking, "She..."

"My distant cousin, you’ve met her before," Lin Chen said.

"Oh right, I almost forgot," Lee Zaiqing immediately understood.

He had indeed met Qin Shaoshao, and the four of them had agreed back then that this matter should not be spread.

Once outside, Lee Gao also noticed Lee Zaiqing’s earlier awkwardness and asked, "What’s the matter with that young lady just now?"

"It’s nothing..." Lee Zaiqing thought for a moment and made up an excuse, "She just looked a bit pretty, that’s all."

....

Once most of the people had arrived, the auction was about to start.

Lee Zhen and the others soon received a list of auction items, which included the Spirit-Devouring Vine, Blood Bull Hide as auxiliary materials for cattle, and the Black Heart Bamboo, a primary bear-type material Lee Zaiqing had mentioned.

The Spirit-Devouring Vine was considered one of the valuable items, ranking at the front, with many failed auctions.

However, it wasn’t the most common.

The item with the most failed auctions was a map.

Failed auction 99+ times.

"This thing is still here," Lee Zhen was a bit surprised upon seeing it.

It wasn’t his first time at Shifang Pavilion, but the last time was many years ago.

"What’s that?" Lin Chen asked.

"Shifang Pavilion’s scam..."

Lin Chen didn’t understand.

Lee Zhen explained, "You should know the origin of Jiuxing City’s name, right?"

Lin Chen nodded.

Jiuxing City was naturally related to the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox.

"Legend says that after the Nine-Tailed Divine Fox transformed into the path, it left behind a relic here..." Lee Zhen said up to this point, and upon hearing it, Lin Chen felt his excitement rising.

Immortal Beast relic?!

Such a level would be a national sensation.

Lee Zhen quickly doused his enthusiasm, saying, "Forget it, if it were real, would it even be your turn?"

"Then why is it still here, with a starting bid of thirty million?" Lin Chen wondered.

"It’s just a gimmick to attract people," Lee Zhen said, "This auction is all about greed..."

As Lee Zhen spoke, a woman dressed alluringly and simply stepped onto the stage, instantly drawing all eyes.

Clearly, she was the Auctioneer for today.