CHAPTER 449: CHAPTER 447 AUCTION

Qin Hao saw Bi Fan had already escaped and didn’t intend to continue chasing. After all, being the third-ranked expert on the Celestial List, she undoubtedly had some special cards up her sleeve.

Killing Qin Hao was naturally impossible for her. But if she was solely focused on escaping, Qin Hao wasn’t a hundred percent sure he could catch her!

After Bi Fan escaped, Qin Hao also took the opportunity to take off his clothes and enjoyed a refreshing cold shower, then walked out of the bath. Just as he stepped out of the bathroom, the phone on the bed suddenly rang.

Qin Hao glanced at it, seeing a very unfamiliar number. He hesitated for a moment but still decided to answer. As soon as the call connected, the anxious voice of Butterfly came through from the other end.

"Hello, Qin Hao, it’s Butterfly, remember me?"

Qin Hao naturally remembered, nodded, and then said: "Of course, how’s your injury? Calling me, are you planning to mooch off me again?"

Butterfly chuckled, slightly irritated, and replied: "Of course not, I have serious matters to discuss with you!"

Hearing this, Qin Hao also started to get serious and asked: "Oh? What serious matter do you need to discuss with me?"

"I’ve investigated. Do you remember Wang Hu from last time? He’s actually a confidant of the Vice Gang Leader of the Ancient Martial Sect, the Golden Stone Sect! This time, I found out he’s going to an auction."

Upon hearing this, Qin Hao was immediately excited. Since the Vice Gang Leader of the Golden Stone Sect had sent two direct disciples to deal with him, leaving Qin Hao a "greeting gift," they disappeared without a trace. No matter how the Jade Pendant in Qin Hao’s hand sensed, it couldn’t find his whereabouts.

In his eagerness to find the antidote as soon as possible, Qin Hao had been extremely anxious. Now that there was news of this Vice Gang Leader, how could he not be excited? Thinking it through, it made sense. No wonder Wang Hu appeared alongside the Vice Gang Leader of the Golden Stone Sect at the hotel last time; he was Jin Can’s confidant!

"I definitely have to attend this auction."

Immediately, Qin Hao made up his mind to use Wang Hu as a lead to finally find the Vice Gang Leader of the Golden Stone Sect again and find a way to get the antidote from him. At the very least, he needed to seize the initiative in the upcoming confrontation.

While Qin Hao was planning in his mind, Butterfly also spoke excitedly: "Master, let’s team up this time to deal with Wang Hu. I’ve investigated, and at this auction, he barely has any guards with him. Plus, after you severely injured him last time, he’s still weak."

"So now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to kill him!"

Qin Hao, hearing this, smiled and readily agreed.

"Alright! It’s decided. When is the auction?"

Butterfly, hearing Qin Hao agree so readily, was also very excited. She quickly told Qin Hao the time, and the two then discussed some specific matters over the phone before Qin Hao hung up.

The auction time was very tight and was being held that afternoon. After hanging up, Qin Hao immediately met with Butterfly at the agreed teahouse. They quickly had a bite to eat and then hurried to the auction venue.

This auction was jointly organized by several prominent Noble Families and financial groups in Jianghai City, with significant financial backing and strength behind it. The auction was held at the top floor of the renowned Linghai Mansion in Jianghai, attended by the most influential and powerful people in Jianghai.

Butterfly had already secured auction tickets in advance, allowing Qin Hao and her to enter. Otherwise, such a high-profile auction would be unknown to ordinary people, let alone attended by them.

Butterfly and Qin Hao entered the auction hall together, where it was bustling with people and quite lively. Every seat at this auction was a separate enclosed booth, especially the opulently decorated VIP seats on the second floor.

After entering, there was still some time before the auction began, and the hall was noisy with people chatting freely. Soon, Butterfly nudged Qin Hao, signaling at something.

Following her gaze, Qin Hao immediately saw a stunningly beautiful woman standing on the auction stage. The woman carried herself with an air of grace and nobility, dressed in a white gown, radiating an extraordinary aura like a noble princess.

Wang Hu, on the other hand, was hovering around this woman, looking like a lovesick fool, constantly trying to strike up a conversation with her.

Seeing this, Qin Hao immediately asked: "Who is that woman? She doesn’t seem ordinary with her demeanor and bearing!"

Butterfly, hearing Qin Hao’s question, shook her head and replied: "I don’t know either, just know she’s the host of this auction and her name is Xue Liu. They say her background is quite astonishing."

Hearing this, Qin Hao nodded thoughtfully, understanding that someone tasked with hosting such a high-profile auction couldn’t have an ordinary status.

While Qin Hao was pondering, the auction commenced.

Xue Liu gently tapped the auction gavel in front of her three times, and the previously noisy hall instantly quieted down.

Her captivating eyes sparkled as she scanned the crowd. Wang Hu sat in one of the front seats, staring intently at Xue Liu’s enchanting figure, his eyes completely transfixed.

Meanwhile, Qin Hao discreetly noted Wang Hu’s location and curiously glanced at Xue Liu a few more times.

Qin Hao, naturally, was not short of beautiful women. Not to mention, accompanying him to the auction today was Butterfly, a rare beauty of exceptional charm.

However, though these women were all outstanding in their way, none could match the grace, elegance, and dignified aura of Xue Liu.

With a graceful smile, Xue Liu surveyed the venue and then began to speak: "Esteemed guests, on behalf of the sponsors of this auction, I welcome you all and express our gratitude to the distinguished figures from the business and political circles for gracing us with your presence at our humble auction."

Although her words were just humble pleasantries, having seen the scale of the auction, Qin Hao thought that if such an event were considered small and humble, there might not be many truly glamorous auctions in the world.

After Xue Liu’s brief pleasantries, she announced the start of the auction. As two elegantly dressed ladies in traditional cheongsams carried a tray covered with a red cloth onto the stage, the atmosphere in the venue instantly became enthusiastic.