Ginny held Nalan Kang’s trembling body, a slight smile slowly blossoming on her beautiful face.
"One million for the first ti! Is there anyone who wants to raise the bid?"
The auctioneer, at this mont, felt drenched in sweat, as if he had fought a battle, so exhausting it was.
Turning his head, he looked arrogantly at Phoenix, who didn’t dare to make a bid from beginning to end. Nalan Kang felt utterly exhilarated, as if he were reigning supre over the world! The admiring glances from the noble ladies were entirely captured by him, so enchanting!
"One million for the second ti, is there really no one else to raise the bid?"
"Alright, I admit this ti you have shown so courage, young man from the Nalan Family."
A lazy voice once again echoed in the Nanding Auction House.
The intoxicated Nalan Kang shuddered violently, his eyes widened as he looked at the fat man who had been squinting and resting—Dolmont!
Could he possibly...
"Unfortunately, this Beast Crystal Stone, I’m determined to get it."
Dolmont stood up, and at this mont, his squinting eyes emitted a dazzling light!
"I bid two million!"
Aside from gasping, all they could do was gasp, everyone’s mouths were agape, feeling their breath oppressed as if a cold hand was around their necks, even making their limbs grow cold. The expressions, as if they’d seen a ghost, were so vivid in Dolmont’s eyes.
The icy chill in Su Chen’s eyes dissipated in an instant, turning into sheer astonishnt.
Similarly, Nanding Xiongqi and Nalan Qing, as well as Caster, stood frozen as if petrified, the unconcerned voice still resonating: Two million....
"Two million, for the... first ti! Does anyone..."
The auctioneer’s voice stamred and could not go on; he hardly believed anyone could contest this crazy big lunatic!
"Why, why is it him again, how?!"
Nalan Kang roared in a low, sulking anger, which made Ginny feel uneasy. She shook her head, with only one thought in mind, crazy, they are all crazy....
"Two million for the second ti!"
Another deathly silence ensued, and Nalan Kang closed his eyes in despair, with the mocking words from Phoenix and Su Chen soaring towards himself.
"Two million for the thi..."
"Hold on!"
A deep voice suddenly erged from an inconspicuous corner, and all those who thought the matter was settled looked toward the source in disbelief!
Dolmont thought he must have heard wrong. He slowly turned his head to look at the well-known silhouette of his old friend, his thick lips twitching, muttering: "Tianhui..."
"Sir, are you going to raise the bid?"
The auctioneer called tremulously.
"Rascal, he is Lord Tianhui!"
Nanding Xiongqi’s voice of anger once again drew exclamations from his surroundings!
And there, they saw Tianhui slowly walking out from the corner, but each step seed as if he was treading on space itself, and in just a blink, he appeared in front of the astonished auctioneer!
The auctioneer, frightened, took a step back, fell to the ground, and the wooden hamr in his hand fell beside him with a light clang!
Tianhui pursed his lips, then smiled gently, directing his words to Su Chen’s location below: "My apologies to all the guests, I am the owner of this Beast Crystal Stone, and I am very pleased to see such enthusiasm. However... I have changed my mind and decided not to auction it off now..."
"Ah?"
The audience erupted in confusion, the discussion like waves. Still, before the topic could heat up, Tianhui moved in a leap and suddenly appeared in front of Su Chen!
Dolmont trembled, his eyes widening in disbelief, his lips quivering as he spoke, "That guy... could he be thinking of giving the Beast Crystal Stone..."
He swallowed hard!
Nalan Kang and Ginny both stared dumbfounded as the legendary divine figure personally handed over the thousand-year-old, worth two million Beast Crystal Stone to an enemy, and then, in dead silence, warmly said: "The Divine Concealnt Hall welcos your joining, young man from the East."
Nanding Ge’Er blinked adorably, letting out an unprecedented exclamation!
"My heavens..."
"You want to join the Divine Concealnt Hall?"
Su Chen stared dazedly at Tianhui, foolishly asking.
All eyes instantly focused on him, even making Phoenix feel dizzy. Thousands of prestigious figures from Muni City, and not one had a status lower than her father’s, were now all focused on Su Chen beside her, what a spectacular scene.
Tianhui nodded, speaking aningfully: "I was worried that ’other forces’ might act first, so I had to seize the opportunity. Little brother Su Chen, are you willing to join the Divine Concealnt Hall?"
Before Su Chen could nod, Dolmont ca running over with the ground shaking like a mountain, and punched Tianhui on the back!
"Tianhui, you bastard, how dare you snatch people from !"
From the heart ca genuine words, yet this instantly plunged Nanding Auction House into a dead silence once more. Even if these nobles were elegant, now they were dumbfounded.
"Lord Dolmont..."
Nanding Ge’Er murmured, staring at that bulky figure. She couldn’t imagine a seemingly ordinary eastern boy could cause both the Divine Concealnt Hall and Julius Clan to compete for him. And by the looks of it, the supposedly bold Dolmont appeared to be having a spat with his old friend Tianhui?
She still couldn’t believe everything happening before her eyes. However, when her gaze swept through other nobles in the auction house, she was finally convinced by their identical expressions.
"Father, who exactly is that boy?"
Nanding Ge’Er suppressed her shock, whispering.
Upon hearing this, Nalan Qing shuddered, biting his lip, secretly masking the anger at the corner of his mouth.
Nanding Xiongqi shook his head, looking at the figures of Tianhui and Dolmont, and sighed softly: "I only heard from Lord Tianhui that after watching the auction, he’d go out for a drink with a friend. Presumably, this boy is that friend of his."
"Great minds think alike..."
Caster rested his chin on his hand, nodding agreeably.
Nalan Qing’s once-restored smile twitched again...
"Hahaha, Dolmont, you wouldn’t surely have no courage to rob , would you? Alright, if you admit you’re weaker, I’ll let you take Su Chen into the Julius Clan right now?"
Dolmont bit his teeth in anger, glaring at Tianhui, and under Su Chen’s gaze of wonder, said, "You know I never admit defeat, yet you agitate like this. I’ve seen through your true colors, Tianhui!"
Phoenix couldn’t help but be amused by his humorous words, letting out a delicate laugh, the previous unhappiness left by Nalan Kang dissipating instantly.
Yet hearing her laughter, Dolmont suddenly shifted his eyes cunningly, "This beautiful lady, may I ask your na?"
Phoenix was montarily stunned, but fearing his formidable background, she softly responded, "Cangyan."
"What a beautiful na, hehe!"
Dolmont laughed insidiously, and then amidst everyone’s watchful eyes, took out the Purple Crystal Jade Necklace from behind and eagerly handed it to Phoenix, fawningly: "Miss Cangyan, and young brother Su Chen are really a match made in heaven. From our first eting today, I felt a unique kinship with you. If you don’t mind, please accept this humble gift of eting."
Phoenix looked at Su Chen in embarrassnt, only to see him with a defeated expression, feeling amused yet joyful, she responded reservedly: "Lord Dolmont, this lavish gift Cangyan dares not accept. If I did, Lord Tianhui..."
"No worries, no worries, he is he, I am . This doesn’t involve any conflict of interest or harm anyone’s feelings or pride; it’s just a small token from . If Miss Cangyan refuses to accept it, it ans in your eyes, there’s only Tianhui, disregarding , Dolmont?"
Being so ssed around, Phoenix felt embarrassed not to accept it. She then took the necklace with Su Chen’s indication. Upon her hand, it felt icy cool, yet it inspired a sudden sense of happiness.
This jaw-dropping, incredible shift, all arose because of the man beside her; without him, she might still have been grieving over Nalan Kang’s ridicule. She finally experienced the wondrous feeling of being the center of attention.
"Hahaha, indeed, very understanding; young brother Su Chen, you’re very blessed!"
Dolmont laughed heartily, ignoring the sweating Tianhui beside him. "Co, let’s go for a drink for our acquaintance, it’s my treat!"
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