Chapter 95 - Auctioning at a High Price (1/2)
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Duan Yuyang took the Rocking Sky Fan and went to the Duan family’sFont of Fortune
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The auction house’s steward immediately greeted Duan Yuyang with a smile when he saw him to butter up to him.
“Young master, what good item did you bring over this time?” The steward looked at Duan Yuyang with eager eyes.
“You have a really good nose, don’t you? I’ve just arrived and you knew straight away that I have a treasure in my hands.” Duan Yuyang smiled as he took the Rocking Sky Fan out of his storage bag.
The steward smiled as he accepted the Rocking Sky Fan. He scrutinised this magic treasure, “That’s because young master only comes over when you have something good– yo, this is a three-in-one offensive, defensive, and auxiliary magic tool, and it’s even a high-grade one! That’s really rare in Qing city. Young master, where did you get this from?”
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“Don’t ask about where it came from, that’s not important. Bring it to Master Yan for an evaluation first.” Duan Yuyang said.
The steward hurriedly went upstairs with the Rocking Sky Fan in hand. Not long after, an old man with a long, white beard who wore a craftsman robe walked down with the Rocking Sky Fan.
“Where did you get this Rocking Sky Fan from?” Master Yan asked excitedly as he stroke his beard.
Duan Yuyang raised his eyebrow, “Old man Yan, I can’t answer that question of yours. But from how you’re looking like right now, this Rocking Sky Fan should be worth quite a bit of money ba?”
“Not only is it worth a lot of money, this fan is filled with an abundance of spiritual Qi and soul force; the crafting hand seals used are extremely rare, and did you see the patterns engraved on it?” Master Yan excitedly pointed at the intricate patterns along the fan’s bamboo strip, “Do you see these patterns? Each one of them is full of soul force! If it can be utilised to its utmost, it won’t be much worse than a magic treasure!”
You must know, even if the same materials were used, you may still not be able to produce a good magic treasure. But an amazing craftsman is wholly able to merge and refine ordinary materials — through special hand seals and a strong soul force — and get it to exert extraordinary effects.
Duan Yuyang had seen those dark patterns of course, and he couldn’t help but think: usually, craftsmen would have some trouble with their forged engraving pens the first time they used it, yet Lin Xuanzhi was somehow able to utilise it this easily. He didn’t know if it was because the divine firminia simplex pen was really good to use or because of Lin Xuanzhi’s so-called talent and secret.
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But that had nothing to do with him.
However, for a mere high-grade magic tool to have the potential of exerting the same effects as a magic treasure is extraordinary.
Duan Yuyang clicked his tongue with admiration in secret as he asked, “How is this craftsman as compared to you?”
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Master Yan can be said to be the top craftsman of the Duan family. He’s also one of the best within the whole Qing city.
He stroke his beard and thought for awhile before saying, “The hand seals are well-practiced and mature; if we were to compare this master and me, this master is absolutely above my level.”
Duan Yuyang was extremely surprised, “Above you? How could that be?!”
“Why couldn’t it be?” Master Yan’s gaze swept over Duan Yuyang, “Just based on those patterns alone — if you didn’t have several hundred years worth of experience, it would be impossible for you to carve them out. And I haven’t even mentioned that I think there’s a hidden array within those patterns.”
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Duan Yuyang’s jaw was about to drop to the floor. Does Lin Xuanzhi even know how indifferent of a person he is?!
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“It’s just that I don’t know what kind of person this senior actually is.” Master Yan sighed as he threw Duan Yuyang a few winks.
The moment Duan Yuyang saw this, he knew what he was trying to say so he grinned and said, “Master, why don’t I go find out who that person is on your behalf?”
Master Yan was stunned, “You don’t know who he is?”
Duan Yuyang nodded, “Yeah. He was wearing a mask and a cloak which covered him up very well. How would I know who he is?”
Master Yan immediately said in a stern tone, “Then you shouldn’t inquire about him anymore, craftsmen have always had weird tempers. He probably passed the fan to you because he was just passing by and had other plans in mind. If you probe around rashly for his identity, you could very well annoy him.”
“That’s what I thought too.” Duan Yuyang felt no pressure at all as he lied. He sighed contentedly, “It seems like this magic tool can be sold for a lot of money.”
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Master Yan immediately blew on his beard and glowered at Duan Yuyang resentfully, “You rascal…all you think about everyday is money money money, your mind is going to be filled with nothing but money! How could you measure this kind of magic tool with a vulgar thing like money?”
Duan Yuyang didn’t feel ashamed and instead felt proud as he said with a wide grin, “But I can’t help it~ Elder, you’re the only Red Soul craftsman in the Duan family. The Duan family treats you as our VIP guest and gives you a high salary; if I’m not always thinking about how to earn money, then how could we afford to support you?”
Master Yan uttered a hng, “Vulgar.”
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Duan Yuyang pondered for a bit before he said, “What about this, since the elder Master Yan doesn’t seem to think much of money and is so aloof, let’s cut your offerings by half? It’ll still be considered to be quite a lot — a whole 2000 gold per month eh~ Aiyaya, you get so much more than I, the young master of the family.”
Master Yan, “…”
This rascal.
Master Yan threw him the words “keep dreaming”, then held the Rocking Sky Fan like it was a treasure as he left.
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Duan Yuyang was waving his handkerchief behind him as he shouted “Master Yan don’t leave~ let’s discuss this a little more~”. Master Yan quickened his pace and rapidly vanished from Duan Yuyang’s line of sight.
Duan Yuyang laughed as he scolded “old fox”, then went to a first-class room to sit down. He drank some tea and ate a few fruits to wait for the results of the auction.
Yan Tianhen was currently shopping along Overlooking Immortals street with Lin Xuanzhi. Overlooking Immortals street was not actually a street, but an entire market where many cultivators would engage in various trades everyday. It was very lively.
Yan Tianhen wasn’t in the mood to shop today. Every time he saw Lin Xuanzhi buy something, his face couldn’t help but twist with bitterness. A 500-year-old Yin Snow Ganoderma, 5000 gold.
A Silver Silk Ice Jade the size of his palm, 13,000 gold.
Land Creation Rock, 5000 gold.
Yan Tianhen couldn’t stop the chill that went down his spine as he used his fingers to count Lin Xuanzhi’s expenditure.
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