"These are definitely valuable treasures."
"Added together, they should be able to cover the value of the Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit."
The girl in green defended herself in a weak voice.
"Who knows if you are trying to swindle us? Besides, there isn't much time to waste on you right now," the manager said indifferently.
"But... I need the Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit, and this is the only place I can find it..."
The girl in green had an expression as if she were about to cry, looking somewhat anxious.
Clearly, this Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit, which could lift a curse, was extremely important to her.
"What does that have to do with our auction house? We aren't running a charity," the manager remained unmoved.
Manager Su Ying walked over, and after understanding the situation, she also frowned.
On the other side, behind Jun Xiaoyao, among the group from the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty, Jiang Chen's gaze fell upon the girl in green.
His eyes suddenly flickered. "Huh..."
Jiang Chen subconsciously touched the center of his brows, a strange glint flashing in his eyes.
This girl in green seemed quite interesting; she was not ordinary.
After a moment of thought, Jiang Chen walked over.
Beside him, Fifth Prince Jiang Tianlan, Seventh Princess Jiang Wanyi, and others all looked on with strange expressions.
Given Jiang Chen's personality, why would he get involved in such trivial matters?
Jun Xiaoyao's eyes were deep and unfathomable as he watched silently.
Jiang Chen arrived in front of the girl in green.
"Manager Su Ying, what is going on here?" Jiang Chen asked.
"Young Master Jiang, it's like this..." Manager Su Ying briefly explained.
Jiang Chen's reputation was not weak; he was the Young Lord of the Guantian Pavilion of the Tianyu Immortal Dynasty, a figure of status and standing.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen turned his gaze to the ancient artifacts in the girl's hands. A strange glint flashed in his eyes.
Others might find it difficult to discern anything at first glance, but he possessed special methods that allowed him to vaguely sense something.
These ancient artifacts, while perhaps not unique in the world, were extremely valuable. They might even far exceed the value of the Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit.
It was just difficult to judge them in such a short time.
This girl in green was not lying, nor did she have any intention to swindle anyone.
Jiang Chen became increasingly certain that this girl in green was extraordinary.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Chen offered the girl in green a faint smile. "May I ask where you are from, young lady, and why you are in such a rush to obtain this Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit?"
Jiang Chen wore feather-patterned Taoist robes, his face as handsome as jade. At this moment, the polite smile he wore was quite capable of winning a girl's favor.
However, the girl in green remained somewhat timid, keeping her head lowered.
But just then, a soft voice drifted over. "Manager Su Ying, it is merely a Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit; it is of no great consequence. I will buy it for her."
This voice was gentle and calm, and accompanied by footsteps, it reached the ears of the girl in green.
She lifted her eyes slightly, revealing a gaze like a fawn's. Then, she saw that Young Master, dressed in flawless white, possessing an air of consummate elegance.
"Young Master Jun, how could I..." Manager Su Ying smiled apologetically.
Jun Xiaoyao did not mind, and with a casual wave of his sleeve, he produced Spirit Pills and other items.
Possessing half of the Yellow Springs Secret Treasury, it might not be enough to satisfy Jun Xiaoyao's cultivation needs, but using it as pocket money was absolutely more than enough. One could even call him a tycoon.
"Oh my, young lady, you are truly lucky to receive the favor of Young Master Jun." Manager Su Ying also smiled slightly, her attitude now different from before.
The manager also wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly gave the Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit to the girl in green.
The girl in green looked at the fruit in her hands, somewhat dazed. Then she looked at Jun Xiaoyao, realized what had happened, and somewhat clumsily bowed to him. "Th...thank you, Young Master..."
Seeing the girl's naive and adorable appearance, Jun Xiaoyao smiled indifferently. "It is a small matter, do not worry about it."
Jiang Chen, standing to the side, froze, his face even darkening slightly, though he quickly masked it.
It was clearly he who had first noticed that the girl was extraordinary and approached her. Yet Jun Xiaoyao had come out and intercepted her. This made Jiang Chen feel extremely displeased.
In his view, this girl in green was originally someone he could have formed a connection with, perhaps leading to unexpected gains. Instead, she had been intercepted and snatched away by the protagonist midway.
It felt as if something that belonged to him had been taken away by someone else. This feeling was extremely unpleasant.
Coupled with Jun Xiaoyao's previous performance at the Heavenly Secret Sacred Mountain, where he had even moved the guantian ancient stele, and the fact that he had gained the attention of Emperor Jiang, Jiang Tailin, and even sat and discussed the Dao with his Revered Master, the Pavilion Master of Guantian.
In the depths of Jiang Chen's eyes, a trace of coldness gathered. Jun Xiaoyao was definitely a stumbling block in his path.
It was as if everything he currently possessed would be replaced or occupied by Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao ignored the subtle expression on Jiang Chen's face. He began to guess what Jiang Chen's Golden Finger was and what its function might be.
Jiang Chen had taken the initiative to speak to this girl in green; could it be that he was able to discern something about her?
Although Jiang Chen had activated the guantian ancient stele and obtained a portion of the Heavenly Secret Divine Art, with his current cultivation Realm, he should not yet be able to peer into fate or deduce the future.
Even his Revered Master, the Pavilion Master of Guantian, could not have fully cultivated to that level. In other words, Jiang Chen must have something or some method that helped him make such judgments.
A flash of contemplation passed through Jun Xiaoyao's eyes. However, now was not the time to consider such things.
Whether it was 10th Prince Yu Huatian, Jiang Chen, or Ye Yu, he did not pay them much heed. At least for now, their strength was far from threatening him. As for the future? That would be when Jun Xiaoyao would wield his sickle.
"Young Master, these are for you..." The girl in green took out some ancient artifacts and wanted to give them to Jun Xiaoyao.
Jun Xiaoyao smiled and declined: "There is no need, you keep them. It is just a Spirit-Clearing Xuan-Yuan Fruit."
"Thank you, Young Master. I don't know how I can ever repay you." A grateful smile appeared on the girl's face. The Young Master in white before her was not only handsome and elegant, but also had such a kind heart. She was truly lucky.
"By the way, what is your name?" Jun Xiaoyao asked. "Replying to Young Master, my name is Sang Yu."
The girl in green, named Sang Yu, replied. She looked at Jun Xiaoyao, and a hint of hesitation and doubt seemed to flash in her large, clear eyes.
Jun Xiaoyao saw this and said calmly: "If Miss Sang Yu has nothing else to do, how about we chat for a while?"
A hint of surprise appeared in Sang Yu's eyes, and she nodded vigorously. Then, their group left the auction venue.
"Xiaoyao, I have something to attend to..." Su Jinli said. Jun Xiaoyao nodded. He knew that Su Jinli surely needed to communicate something with Ye Yu.
On the other side, Jiang Chen also left alone. Jiang Tianlan, Jiang Wanyi, and the others were also sensible and did not follow Jun Xiaoyao, departing for the time being.
Jun Xiaoyao brought Sang Yu to a restaurant with a good reputation within Tianfang City.
"What would Miss Sang Yu like to eat?" Jun Xiaoyao asked. Sang Yu shook her head. She had something on her mind and had no appetite to eat.
"If you have something on your mind, Miss Sang Yu, you can speak directly," Jun Xiaoyao said.