The Emperor God Wife Is Naughty
23. Rare Items

"Sell and get rich. I've calculated all the income I'm going to receive. I'm gonna be richer!" Xie Ran replied happily.

"Then?"

"What else? Training towards advanced professionals to defeat Tang Zhi. After getting the money from auctioning the goods, I will buy some low-level magic books." Xie Ran spoke indifferently. This plan had been on his mind since he entered the city.

"Why low-level magic?" Long Huo did not understand that one foodie stratagem.

"If I were to use high-level magic like enchantment magic, I would easily become the center of attention. As an assassin, I should not be too conspicuous and should have an unpredictable appearance. If everyone only knew that I trained low-level magic, if I won the battle then no one would easily guess my true strength easily. Although there will be those investigating, they will not succeed unless someone with strength like Tang Zhi comes targeting me. I should also avoid the Xie Clan for now."

Xie Ran's explanation was so detailed about his basic plan. It was only the initial stage, yet Qu Xuanzi's advanced quest for strength and revenge on Tang Zhi. He seemed to still have to gather an army to protect himself in the future.

"Master, I didn't think about it before." Long Huo felt his Master was very experienced and great.

"Are you going to the auction house today?" Long Yun asked.

"To earn money, I'll sell some stuff. I will not sell spiritual stones for long-term investment. After all, I have no shortage of precious items. Now, I just need to find the Yanxi Auction House and the magic bookstore." Xie Ran spoke leisurely while propping up his chin with his hands.

"Master, I know where to buy magic books, I'll show them later after the auction." Long Yun said with excitement. He had lived in the city of Zichen for quite some time and had known the city very well. Merely, the news of the Yanxi Auction House was still unclear when it was held.

"For the Yanxi Auction House, I will head to the notice board in the center of the city. It's possible that my luck is good and has news of the auction announcement." Long Huo took the task directly.

"Then I wait for good news from you. Remember, don't show yourself. I must continue with delayed cultivation." Xie Ran entrusted them calmly. The two Dragons would not disappoint him. It's good to have smart people.

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The news regarding the Yanxi Auction House began to be announced two days later. The residents of Zichen City, especially the upper class families, enthusiastically received the invitation to the Yanxi Auction House which is held every 3 years.

The Yanxi Auction House did not auction off ordinary luxury items. They were auctioning precious items of high value that made the Yan Clan's efforts different from other Auction Houses.

The auction item list was inscribed on the invitation cards that were delivered to the top various Clans and Families. While ordinary citizens or families who are not invited can only watch from outside without being able to buy. That was because the items auctioned were too expensive so it could buy a piece of land at once.

If the Xie Clan excelled in both military and battle, then the Yan Clan excelled in business. The two families did not have a good relationship due to competition for reputation and wealth. Moreover, those two Clans also had the same support from the Empire.

After the announcement of the opening of the Yanxi Auction House reached Xie Ran's ears through Long Huo, he immediately ended his cultivation and prepared to go to the Auction House.

Xie Ran would not show himself openly in that place because the items sold were too precious from the seven-colored jade ring. He doesn't want to be the target of any family. If he were to show himself blatantly, then the Xie Clan could suspect him.

After some consideration, Xie Ran bought a mask to cover his face. The mask covers part of his face so that only the lower face and black iris are visible. He wore a black robe covering his red clothes then went to the location.

Based on the news from Long Huo, the center of the Yanxi Auction House was at the Cloud Pavilion owned by the Yan Clan in the eastern part of Zichen City. The auction will be held tomorrow, but not a few subordinates of rich people visit the place to see the complete announcement.

Xie Ran arrived in front of the Cloud Pavilion. Many people passed by in the middle of the street right in front of the Pavilion gate as well as crowding in front of the notice board. Xie Ran did not need to see it anymore because Long Huo had already given the details clearly.

The masked girl stepped towards the Pavilion, then faced off against the Pavilion guards.

"The auction will open tomorrow. You better come back tomorrow after you get the invitation."

"Tell your boss, I want to auction things." Xie Ran was straight to the point. He didn't want to deal with the two guards and talk much anymore. His hands were already itching for money.

The two guards looked at each other then one of them went to inform his superiors. The guard ran to the center of the Pavilion where a man was inspecting the scroll in the lounge.

It was a handsome young man with a fan in his hand while the other hand inspected the scroll containing the business of the Yan Clan. Some information was in his hands carefully examined.

The guard bowed to give a message. "Young Master Yan, there's someone who wants to auction off items outside."

"Who?" The man's clear eyes were tidied from the scroll.

"From his aura, it should be a master. He was wearing a black robe and mask, unable to recognize his face."

A sneaky glint flashed across his clear eyes accompanied by a faint smile. "My mystery guest, invite him in."

It had been a long time for him not to meet the mysterious guest who was masking his identity, the average auction house customer used an identity to show how rich that customer was. So, why should he waste it? He thinks this one guest should have good stuff.

The guard who had received the order immediately informed Xie Ran and escorted him in in a respectable manner. To them, the customer Young Master Yan acknowledged was a distinguished guest that had to be well served.

Just when the black-robed figure appeared in the doorway, Young Master Yan reviewed a thin smile and directed Xie Ran to sit politely.

"Please."

Xie Ran sat on the chair. The originally expressionless face became of another meaning when it saw the handsome young man in front of it. In his opinion, he was more handsome than Xie Chen and Xie Yao. Apart from Qu Xuanzi, he was the most handsome man he had met after crossing the world.

"Include me, I am Yan Yao, Master shouldn't be from Zichen City, is there something that can be helped?"

Xie Ran smiled faintly and opened his hood. He didn't want to be called 'Master' because he was too manly. She's a girl!

Seeing the mysterious customer turned out to be a girl who looked domineering with a mask, Yan Yao coughed briefly before finally normalizing. "Sorry, how can I help you, Miss?"

"I want to sell this." Xie Ran did not much ado directly put a box in front of Yan Yao.

Yan Yao inspected the box. It contained an oval-shaped green gem and had a high level of pure energy. His eyes twinkled as if he had seen a rare treasure. He closed the box and immediately neutralized his reaction of staring at the mysterious girl in front of him.

"Seagrass emeralds that exist only in the southern regions. Real good. Approximately, I can open the price of 50,000 gold coins."

"No, it's not just emerald seaweed."

Xie Ran's words made Yan Yao frown. He had seen many treasures, these gems were extremely rare since they only came from the southern ocean where the Hydra demon beasts were present. What else is in the box if not it?

"Then, can the esteemed customer explain?"

"Young Master Yan did not misjudge, but for the quality of the goods it should have a higher value than ordinary Emerald seaweed. Within the southern region's ocean, there were many Emerald Seaweed scattered as a result of the crystallization of the Sea Dragon's energy. However, ever since the Sea Dragon was defeated by Hydra, Emerald seaweed became rare. This time the seaweed emerald has the highest level among other seaweed Emeralds because it is the first crystallization of the energy of the Sea Dragon. Young Master Yan could check the energy content within it and compare with the other Emerald seaweed."

Yan Yao hesitated for a moment and examined him once again. He was too shocked when he saw the look of the gem and did not have time to check its energy level and purity.

When he managed to check, his eyes flashed again. If only the Yan Clan could buy it outright, he had already bought it at a high price from the very beginning. It is said that the purest seaweed Emerald can be used to help break through to the next rank within a period of a few months. That's too good!

"Looks like 50,000 is too cheap and not worth it. What about 200,000 for the opening price and an increase of 10,000 per offer?"

"Good." Xie Ran agreed unconditionally, it was fine to let go of a middle-tier stone. Just one middle-tier gem, he still had a lot. Money is more important now.

"Then, does the honored customer want to announce ownership beforehand? It's okay if not, our Auction House keeps the customers' privacy."

"No. Don't tell me anything about me." Xie Ran's words had a momentum that made Yan Yao goosebumps to hear it. That's a threat. Xie Ran did not trust anyone including the man in front of him despite being handsome.

"Well, trust us."

When Yan Yao was about to hand the box over to the maid to keep it, Xie Ran stopped her first.

"Wait!"

"Is there anything wrong with respectable customers?"

"Young Master Yan, aren't you checking the other parts?"

Yan Yao thought for a moment before finally taking the box back. He checked again. So happy that until he did a thorough examination, he had made a mistake twice. That's shameful!

But the shame was changed when he realized in another part of the box that something could be opened. He opened the slit next to the box and pulled it. It was a small bottle. His eyes showed question marks.

"I must trouble Young Master Yan to auction off one other item. It's a marrow cleansing herb. When drinking it, the body will be cleansed of dirt and toxins. Meridians will be smooth, cultivation will run without a hitch. It can be used by anyone without side effects."

"Without side effects?" Yan Yao was once again made stunned as well as gulped down the saliva. How many treasures on this little-looking girl?

Marrow cleaning herbs are very rare. Not even any pharmacist could make it so easily. It takes years to incubate and has rare manufacturing base materials. Especially without side effects. This is a perfect marrow cleansing herb which means it is thousands of years old!

"Honored customer, this is a high-level marrow cleaner. The price that can be offered must be very high."

"Right, therefore I want 10 spiritual stones for the opening price. It's not expensive."