CHAPTER 784: CHAPTER 318 THUNDER SERIES HEAVEN AND EARTH STAR WILL

Zheng Guan contributed to Xu Jin over three hundred Fourth Order Star Jades, twelve Fifth Order Star Jades, several bottles of Pills including the Three Yin Clearing Mind Pill, four low-level Star Healing talismans, and one mid-tier Star Healing talisman.

This fortune, if taken out, should be considered not bad.

But in Xu Jin’s case, it just barely saved him from being considered a pauper.

Of course, the bulk of his wealth might lie in the Starlight of the Star-picking Order.

Unfortunately, that was too difficult to get.

It had to be willingly handed over by someone, and then brought within the transfer range of a branch facility, which was too risky.

Two hours later, Xu Jin smoothly arrived at Da Chen Battle City and then made his way to the Changsheng Auction House amidst the bustling crowd.

The sheer number of attendees surprised him.

The crowd, if not over ten thousand, must have numbered in the thousands.

The first thing he did upon arrival at the Changsheng Auction House was to send a Starlight Transmission to Manager Liu, who appeared before Xu Jin in the shortest time possible.

"Young Master Qi, knowing you were coming, I reserved for you the best seat on the second floor. This seat requires a strand of Starlight to purchase, but there are far fewer people than on the first floor, and with a seat, it’s relatively quiet."

Having finished, Manager Liu further explained, "Our Changsheng Auction House’s first floor can accommodate four thousand people, but it’s basically standing room only, and the space is cramped. The benefit is that it’s free.

The seats on the second and third floors, on the other hand, are limited. As you see."

From beginning to end, Manager Liu treated Xu Jin with great respect, and did not show any sign of looking down on him for his low cultivation level, which made Xu Jin form a good impression.

"And what about the fourth floor and above? I see your auction house has at least seven floors, right?" Xu Jin asked.

"Indeed, seven floors! But from the fourth floor up, they are private chambers of various sizes that require certain conditions. Depending on the size and floor, you’ll need to pay a fee of a hundred strands of Starlight or more, or, if you have the Changsheng Auction House’s VIP card, you can enter for free," Manager Liu patiently explained.

"Mm, I’m planning to secure a private chamber, and I have some items to consign. Where do I arrange that?" Xu Jin asked.

Xu Jin was there to auction off a millennial Dragon Turtle Shell and Red Sparrow Feathers, both of which were not cheap. He did not want to draw too much attention, so he opted for a private chamber.

"Young Master Qi, I will arrange the private chamber for you. May I ask which items you wish to consign?"

"Right here?" Xu Jin looked at the reception hall, which also seemed too crowded.

Manager Liu glanced at the bustling crowd behind them, bit his lip, and led Xu Jin toward the back reception hall. He then reported to a supervisor, who merely glanced at Xu Jin before scolding Manager Liu.

A dozen or so breaths later, Manager Liu came back to Xu Jin with a sheepish expression, bowed, and apologized, "My apologies, Young Master Qi. The reception rooms are in very high demand today and reserved only for major clients.

But Young Master Qi, it is also fine here, and in terms of pricing and appraisal, there will be absolutely no delay."

In fact, Xu Jin had heard the supervisor chastising Manager Liu by activating his Mingji Star Pattern.

The gist was scolding Manager Liu for lacking discernment, wondering what valuable items a Fourth Order novice like Xu Jin could possibly possess.

A few emblems at best or a few ordinary Star Weapons, with the very best being a Fourth Order Star Artifact, hardly enough to warrant the use of a private reception room.

It seemed, the auction house had its performance targets.

Watching Manager Liu’s crestfallen face, Xu Jin thought of the working people from his past life.

It seems, no matter where, life isn’t easy for workers, which prompted an idea in Xu Jin’s mind, as he himself had once been a worker.

"Mainly some emblems," Xu Jin said with a smile.

"How many? If it’s convenient, Young Master Qi, please show them to me. If the number is small, our auction house could directly purchase them." The implication being that a small number didn’t qualify for the auction.

"Not many, just a hundred or two."

Manager Liu’s eyes widened in disbelief, seemingly incredulous, "Did I hear that correctly, Young Master Qi?"

"No, you didn’t."

Joy surged, and the next moment, Manager Liu went back to find that supervisor. Shocked yet prompt, the supervisor arranged a private chamber right away.

In the process of attending to Xu Jin, Manager Liu was even more respectful, but his eyes were filled with delight.

A hundred or two emblems, even if they were Third Order, was a significant business transaction.

In the private reception chamber, when Xu Jin took out two hundred top-grade Fourth Order emblems, fifty low-grade Fifth Order emblems, thirty middle-grade Fifth Order emblems, and thirty Initial Tier Star Healing talismans, Manager Liu’s eyes practically bulged!

Was this a few?

This was a huge lot.

Normally, the top-grade Fourth Order emblems that circulated to their Changsheng Auction House didn’t amount to this many in a month.

Taking several deep breaths to calm himself, Manager Liu carefully asked, "Young Master Qi, these thirty Initial Tier Star Healing talismans, may I ask if you have the authorization imprint from Wood Spirit Palace?"

Upon hearing there was a concern for this, Xu Jin grew curious, "Authorization imprint? What’s the situation if I do have it, and what’s the situation if I don’t?" Xu Jin asked.

"Young Master Qi, if you have the authorization imprint from Wood Spirit Palace, these Initial Tier Star Healing talismans can be openly auctioned and can fetch a high price.

If not, our establishment can only discreetly sell them as ownerless finds, at a lower price, likely only half of what they would bring at public auction," Manager Liu explained.

"I didn’t bring it; you can handle it."

Xu Jin had brought the authorization imprint but didn’t want to show it.

The authorization imprint contained a number, and Xu Jin didn’t want to reveal his identity because of it.

Before long, Manager Liu completed the registration, returned beaming, and handed a Star Jade to Xu Jin.