CHAPTER 61: CHAPTER 61: VIP

So, that’s another way...

Luo Feng looked at the woman in the red dress, a thoughtful expression on his face. Suddenly, he turned and walked into the private room. Subsequently, the receptionist waiting outside followed him in.

"Hmph, no matter what trick you’re playing, you’re destined to lose today." Li Tianyang paid Luo Feng no mind at all, a smug smile on his face. Two million seven hundred thousand taels—the bidding price was simply too high! Even for the four great families, it would be difficult to gather such a sum of silver taels in a short period. Moreover, the Luo Family had just experienced a major upheaval... Li Tianyang didn’t believe Luo Feng could produce so much silver.

The woman in the red dress waited for a moment. Seeing that no one was speaking after a long pause, her expression showed a hint of regret. However, she was already very pleased that the item could fetch a price like two million seven hundred thousand taels. Just as she was about to bring down the gavel and announce the end of the bidding, the door to Luo Feng’s private room was suddenly pushed open from within. The rather comely receptionist, holding up her skirt, hurried towards the auction platform.

The woman in the red dress furrowed her brows slightly. As a member of the Dayang Commerce Alliance, the first principle was to remain unperturbed in the face of chaos. What kind of behavior was this, acting so flustered?

However, when the receptionist handed something to her, the expression of the woman in the red dress also changed. The change in her expression was fleeting; a smile quickly returned to her face.

"Hehe, everyone, the auction house has just received a commission from Young Master Luo Feng. He’s adding a new item to the auction, which I believe you’ll all be very interested in." The woman in the red dress opened the package in her hand and took out a secret manual. "This is the Crescent Claw Technique, a Yellow-grade high-rank martial art. It has been appraised, and its power is no less than that of the Stacking Wave Palm. The starting price is 800,000 silver taels, with each bid increment no less than 20,000 silver taels."

"What, another Yellow-grade high-rank martial art!"

As her voice fell, the entire auction hall erupted. Many martial artists had coveted the Stacking Wave Palm earlier, but they hadn’t bid only because their opponent was Li Tianyang. Now that another Yellow-grade high-rank martial art had suddenly appeared, how could these martial artists remain seated? Someone immediately made an offer.

"Eight hundred fifty thousand!"

"Eight hundred seventy thousand!"

"I bid nine hundred thousand!"

...

The price skyrocketed, quickly exceeding one million two hundred thousand silver taels. The bidding was even more intense than the previous contest between Li Tianyang and Luo Feng. Ultimately, the Crescent Claw Technique was acquired by a middle-aged martial artist for one million four hundred fifty thousand silver taels.

After the Crescent Claw Technique was sold, the woman in the red dress continued, "For the Grade One Spiritual Artifact, the Rock Spirit Ring, Young Master Luo Feng bids two million seven hundred fifty thousand silver taels. Are there any higher bids?"

"How could this happen..." Li Tianyang staggered and collapsed into his chair, clenching his fists tightly, his face pale. He was now filled with immense regret. If he hadn’t been so arrogant earlier and directly offered the Extreme Fire Jade for eight hundred thousand silver taels to be auctioned, the outcome of who would win or lose would still be uncertain. But now, it was all too late.

"Two million seven hundred fifty thousand silver taels, going once... Two million seven hundred fifty thousand silver taels, going thrice! Sold!"

Since Li Tianyang didn’t bid, others were even less likely to. The crisp sound of the gavel striking rang out, and the Rock Spirit Ring smoothly fell into Luo Feng’s hands.

Luo Feng cupped his hands towards Li Tianyang from a distance and said with a smile, "Li Tianyang, I’ll be taking this storage ring then."

"Impossible! How could you possess a Yellow-grade high-rank martial art, and even auction it off! This is impossible!" Li Tianyang glared at Luo Feng, his face livid. It seemed he hadn’t checked the almanac before going out today; so many things had gone wrong. First, he was played by Luo Feng, losing hundreds of thousands of silver taels for nothing. Now, not only did he fail to get the storage ring, but he had also lost so much face in front of everyone!

Luo Feng smiled faintly and said casually, "Nothing is impossible. A Yellow-grade high-rank martial art might be incomparably precious to you, but in my eyes, it’s not worth mentioning. By the way, you can leave now." Luo Feng waved his hand.

"You!" Li Tianyang’s teeth ground together audibly. In the past, Luo Feng was barely worth noticing in his presence. Never had he been so humiliated before!

"Enough! Haven’t you embarrassed yourself enough?! Let’s go." Li Tianyao couldn’t watch any longer. He stood up, swept Luo Feng with an icy gaze, and walked directly out of the auction hall.

"Luo Feng, we’ll meet at the hunting competition!" Li Tianyang took a deep breath, shot Luo Feng a cold glare, and followed Li Tianyao.

Luo Feng paid no mind to Li Tianyang’s words. His thoughts were entirely focused on the storage ring that would soon be his. Returning to the private room, the two brothers chatted while waiting for someone from the auction house to deliver the ring.

After a while, footsteps were heard outside the private room, and the door was pushed open.

"Hehe, so this is the Second Young Master of the Luo Family? Truly an extraordinary air about you." A wave of fragrance washed over, and a soft, delicate laugh suddenly resonated in the private room.

Luo Feng let out a surprised "Huh?" and looked up at the person before him. It was actually the beautiful auctioneer from earlier.

What is she doing here? Luo Feng mused, glancing at the woman. Up close, Luo Feng finally appreciated this woman’s charm. Even at such a short distance, he couldn’t find a single flaw on her. Her eyes, in particular, were as limpid as autumn waters, seemingly exuding an endless allure.

Luo Feng was no inexperienced, hot-blooded youth. He exhaled lightly, his mind calming, and asked, "The auction has ended, hasn’t it? What brings you here to see me?"

A flicker of surprise crossed the woman in the red dress’s eyes at Luo Feng’s composure. She was very confident in her charm, but this time it seemed to have little effect. Pouting her rosy lips in resignation, the woman in the red dress smiled and said, "My name is Yang Wan’er, and I am the manager of the Dayang Commerce Alliance in Panlong City. This is why I’ve come..."

Yang Wan’er handed a crimson jade token to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng glanced at the jade token in his hand. It was about two inches long, intricately engraved with beautiful patterns around the edges, and the character ’Yang’ was in the center. The jade was crystal clear, warm, and smooth to the touch. A faint fiery light seemed to flow within it; it was actually precious Flame Spirit Jade.

"This is our Dayang Commerce Alliance’s VIP token," Yang Wan’er said, her red lips parting in a charming smile. "With this token, you will receive VIP treatment whenever you visit the Dayang Commerce Alliance. Furthermore, when purchasing any item from the Dayang Commerce Alliance, you can enjoy a 20% discount. The commission for entrusting items for auction is also only the usual two-tenths."

What a good thing! Luo Feng’s eyes lit up as he looked at the jade token. A 20% discount on every purchase! If he bought one million silver taels’ worth of pills, he would save a full 200,000 silver taels! Moreover, as far as Luo Feng knew, the Dayang Commerce Alliance usually charged a hefty commission for auction consignments. With this jade card, however, he would only need to pay a 20% commission. Its value was self-evident.

"Why give this to me?" Luo Feng asked, toying with the jade token as he looked up at Yang Wan’er. "Panlong City is just a remote, small city. A young master from a minor family like mine shouldn’t be worth the Dayang Commerce Alliance trying to curry favor with, right?"

Yang Wan’er smiled enchantingly, her eyes sparkling like water. "A young master from a minor family can’t just casually produce a Yellow-grade high-rank martial art. Besides, I’m also thanking you for helping me out twice today."

Luo Feng knew she was referring to the incidents with Li Tianyang. He didn’t stand on ceremony and directly put away the jade token.

Next, Luo Feng finally understood what VIP treatment meant. While others were still waiting in line, he had already paid his silver and received the Spirit Rock Ring.

With the Spirit Rock Ring in hand, Luo Feng had no intention of lingering. After saying goodbye, Luo Feng and Luo Xiao left the auction hall.

Watching Luo Feng’s departing figure, Yang Wan’er’s eyes flickered slightly, like stars, her expression thoughtful.

"Miss, why did you give him the VIP token? Is this Luo Feng really that valuable?" the receptionist beside her whispered.

Yang Wan’er walked to the table, leaned lazily against the long chair, and smiled. "What do you think of his cultivation?"

"Fifth level Iron Bone Realm, mid-stage, and it seems he’s about to break through. For someone fifteen years old, that’s quite decent," the receptionist replied.

Rubbing her smooth forehead, Yang Wan’er chuckled. "You’ve been deceived by him too."

Yang Wan’er picked up a purple jade grape and said, "According to the information I’ve received, this Luo Feng is now a rising star in the Purple Sun School. Half a month ago, he triumphed over everyone to win first place in the Purple Sun School’s Challenge King Competition, becoming this year’s number one Challenge King. Moreover, he even defeated Lu Han, the top genius of the Daluo School’s outer court. If I’m not mistaken, he must have concealed his cultivation. His strength has probably already reached the sixth level of the God Bravery Realm!"

"Ah!" The receptionist beside her opened her small mouth wide, stunned for a long moment before stammering, "He actually defeated that Lu Han! How can Luo Feng be so formidable? Why haven’t we heard any news about this?"

"These events happened only recently, so it’s quite normal that the news hasn’t reached here yet." Yang Wan’er’s eyes glinted as she smiled. "To be able to win over such a genius with a mere VIP token is something our Dayang Commerce Alliance couldn’t hope for more. By the way, don’t spread this matter."

"Yes, Miss." The receptionist nodded.

Yang Wan’er rested her cheek on her jade-like hand, the corners of her mouth hooking into a dangerous arc.

Two months ago, he was still a student at the bottom of the Silver Moon class in the Purple Sun School. In less than two months, he has actually grown to this extent. Luo Feng, just what kind of person are you?