No. 1 Girl in the Imperial City

Chapter 258 Fighting Beast + Sky-high Price Glass
The roar of the king of beasts echoed in the underground palace, and it also made the eyes in the dark place more excited. This excitement seemed to be bloody.

Someone threw a short knife into the iron cage, and the sound of the iron falling to the ground was cold and crisp.The man who was locked in the cage didn't think much about it, and rolled over and grabbed the knife on the ground the moment the tiger rushed over.

There was a faint booing of disappointment in the dark stands.

The man tightly grasped the knife in his hand, staring vigilantly at the fierce tiger that was turning around to stare at him.

He was panting heavily, his eyes were full of fierce light, just looking at those eyes seemed to be enough to make people believe that he was really a murderer who killed dozens of family members overnight.

The tiger missed a hit, and walked around the cage a little anxiously, staring fixedly at the man opposite him.

The beast obviously had no patience, it only took a few glances at the man across from it, and then jumped on it again.

The man also roared, raised his knife and swung it at the tiger rushing towards him.

This fight between man and tiger, if it was anyone in the third wing, would probably end very quickly, fast and boring.But when it was replaced by a man with only superficial external skills, it seemed particularly thrilling and cruel.

Although Mingyin Pavilion had explained the identity and crimes of this person in advance, even if this person was really killed by a tiger, Luo Junyao would not sympathize with him, but she had to say that she still didn't like Mingyin Pavilion's behavior.

Today, Mingyin Pavilion throws out a person who says he is a criminal who destroys people all over the house, so he can be used as a performance prop and traded in goods.If one day they arrest an innocent person, will these spectators really investigate?Or will they be more excited?

A faint smell of blood began to spread in the air. The man was wearing light-colored clothes, and the scars caused by the tiger's claws looked even more shocking on his body.

The smell of blood also stimulated the beasts on the stage and the spectators in the stands. Seeing the man in a state of distress but still struggling to fight the tiger, some people started shouting and cheering, and some couldn't help but started bidding directly.

"1000 taels to live!"

Immediately someone said: "One thousand five hundred taels!"

"2000 taels!"

Luo Junyao was a little puzzled, "Although this person's skills are good, his strength may not be very strong. What are these people buying back?" Besides, he is such a ferocious gangster, if he is not careful, he might devour his master.

Wei Changting raised his eyebrows slightly, and said, "Could it be that the princess thought they bought it back to take care of the house?"

Luo Junyao tilted his head slightly and looked at the man and tiger on the stage, and couldn't help but shook his head with a smile.

Not really.

Wei Changting smiled and said, "There are only two kinds of people who are interested in this kind of person."

"Which two?"

"One is the business of licking blood at the knife's edge. This kind of person who is naturally ruthless is naturally a good seed. As long as he can be subdued, he can still use it. The second type..." Wei Changting smiled, his chin pointed The direction of the high platform was slightly raised, and said: "That is the purpose."

Luo Junyao instantly understood that there are always some people who have special hobbies, and the fierceness of this person can actually arouse some people's interest even more.

Luo Jun rolled his eyes, leaned back on the soft couch and stopped looking at the situation outside, but the roar of the man on the high platform and the roar of the tiger were still heard endlessly.

Half a quarter of an hour later, a painful roar and wail echoed in the underground palace, almost shaking people's ears, followed by a man's violent howl.

The smell of blood became stronger as they got closer, but no one felt dissatisfied.In such an environment, the smell of blood no longer seemed to make people feel bad, but only made people more excited.

The man on the high platform was covered in blood, and a piece of flesh and clothes were grabbed from his back. The wound was deep enough to show the bone.

One of his legs was severely bitten by the tiger. Although it hadn't been completely severed, the whole leg seemed to be soaked in blood.Even so, his bloody hands still held the knife tightly, and the blade had already penetrated into the tiger's body.

His whole body was also pressed hard on the tiger, and he himself was extremely strong, and the counterattack before the death of this hard pressed beast didn't even shake him off.

He was obviously red-eyed, even though the tiger was motionless and did not move at all, he just tightly held the knife inserted into the tiger's body, staring at the beast on the ground and roaring non-stop.

The young girl who had been standing at the corner of the high platform came out, the smile on her face remained unchanged, as if this bloody and tragic scene had no effect on her in the slightest.

She smiled and said: "Beasts are beasts, it seems that humans are more powerful, let's bring him out."

The man in black next to him stepped forward to open the iron cage, and the man who heard the movement suddenly raised his head, and even the man in black outside couldn't help but pause for a moment with his beast-like eyes.

But that's all. Although this man was so fierce that he killed a tiger, he was already exhausted at this time, and he still couldn't do any harm to these not weak Mingyin Pavilion guards.

He was quickly pulled out of the iron cage and put in a smaller cage.

"The highest bid just now was 5000 taels. I wonder if there is a higher one?"

Although there are many perverts in this world, there are still not many people who are willing to spend 5000 taels or more to buy a wanted criminal with a broken leg.In the end, this person was bought by the guest in Room 26 for 5000 taels.

Miss Qing said that this was an appetizer, and the price was clearly a no-brainer for Mingyin Pavilion, so the deal was quickly settled.

The man was locked in an iron cage that could only allow him to squat inside and carried away. The deal and the opening dish were considered over.

This is both a stimulus and a deterrent to the guests.

Soon, tonight's auction officially started, and Mingyin Pavilion did not disappoint.

Information about the murderer of a shocking case, priceless stolen treasures, sea charts and treasure maps recording overseas mysterious treasures, etc...everything will never appear in a public auction.

And the price of each piece is equally astonishing, and the lowest one is not less than 30 taels.

Luo Junyao made a rough calculation, and the flow of water in Mingyin Pavilion tonight might be more than her dowry.No wonder Mingyin Pavilion is so rich and powerful, it really makes money like water.

While Wei Changting was envious of Mingyin Pavilion's wealth, he lamented the boredom.

It is true that the things in Mingyin Pavilion are expensive and rare, and they are obviously making money, but they don't buy these things, why don't they wait and sit all night?
At this moment, the young girl smiled and asked someone to bring a small tray.

The tray was covered with a cloth, so people in the stands had no idea what was on it.

I only heard Miss Qing say with a smile: "This one is a treasure that this pavilion just obtained not long ago. It was quite an unexpected twists and turns, but Mingying Pavilion didn't know its origin and use. Therefore, if you are interested, are you willing to buy it?" The bid is only based on the eyesight of the distinguished guests."

As soon as these words came out, there was a faint commotion in the stands.

The old customers of Mingyin Pavilion obviously know the style of Mingyin Pavilion, the rarer something is, the more vague it is.

Some people have picked up great bargains, and naturally some people have missed good things because of this.

And the guests who came for the first time were also very curious, after Mingyin Pavilion took out so many things, are there still things that they don't know the origin and use of?

If you don't know the origin and use, how can you judge that it is a treasure?

Miss Qing said with a smile: "Everyone, please take a look. This is a colorful glazed pendant with a base price of 60 taels."

As soon as these words came out, the entire underground palace was full of uproar.

60 taels to buy a piece of colored glaze with no known origin or purpose?You must know that the manufacturing technology of colored glaze in the Dongling Dynasty was quite mature, and it was no longer exclusive to the royal family and a very small number of dignitaries.

Although it is not enough to fly into the homes of ordinary people, many rich people also have glass lamps, glass cups, glass screens and even glass to replace the original window screens and window paper.

You must know that colored glaze is a kind of man-made product. There were ancient colored glaze products in ancient times, and the technology in the middle and late periods of the previous dynasty has advanced by leaps and bounds. Now it is no longer an unattainable thing.

Even if this thing is really an ancient relic left over thousands of years ago, it is far from worth the price.

The stands were quiet, far less lively than before.

Rich people are not fools, they don't want to buy everything they see.

Miss Qing seemed to have anticipated this situation, and she didn't care, she just continued to smile and said, "Because Mingyin Pavilion really doesn't know the purpose of this thing, so interested guests can come up and check it out for themselves. It was also a blessing to shoot.”

"Isn't Mingyin Pavilion playing tricks on us for a mediocre colored glaze?" someone asked dissatisfiedly.

Qing girl smiled and said: "Although Mingyin Pavilion doesn't know the value of this item, three masters died in Mingyin Pavilion during the process of obtaining this item. Therefore, if you are interested in this item, please be cautious."

The people in the stands were silent for a moment, but a few people came to the stage one after another to check.

In the third wing, Wei Changting looked at the people on the stage who were carefully picking up the piece of colored glaze to examine carefully, "A piece of colorful colored glaze, the base price is 60?"

Luo Jinyan said with a smile: "The workmanship is good, like a fine product made by a royal craftsman."

Wei Shizi twitched the corner of his mouth, no matter how exquisite it is, it is not worth the price.

The craftsmanship of Liuli is actually not complicated, and the cost is not high. The reason why it can still maintain the current not-so-low price is mostly caused by the scarcity of artificial manufacturing.

Luo Jun shook his head and said: "It seems that it is not a complete piece, but only a half piece."

"Huh?" Wei Changting looked at Luo Junyao curiously, "How do you know?"

Luo Jun shook his head: "Don't you think the shape is strange? And... there are a few small grooves on the left edge, which are obviously used to fit in with the other side."

Wei Changting admired, "You have really good eyes." He didn't even notice.

Luo Jinyan thoughtfully, looked at Luo Junyao and said, "Yaoyao thinks, what did it look like?"

Luo Jun frowned and said, "It shouldn't be a symmetrical pattern. It would be strange to draw it symmetrically. However, I think it should be a bird."

Xie Yan said calmly: "Don't guess, it's a phoenix bird."

After all, Xie Yan quickly drew the outline of a phoenix bird on the table with his hands, and it really wasn't symmetrical.

Wei Changting was shocked, "How do you know?"

Xie Yan said: "There are many books in Chenyou Palace."

Luo Jinyan raised his eyebrows and said, "My lord knows what that is?"

Xie Yan said: "Jin Luan Talisman, if it is real." After all, Liuli is quite easy to fake.

Everyone present naturally knew what the Jinluan Talisman was, and Wei Changting immediately became excited, "Mingyin Pavilion is indeed related to Luan Yisi, why would they put the Jinluan Talisman up for auction? Then we..."

"Quiet." Xie Yan frowned slightly.

Luo Jinyan smiled, "Aren't we going to make a move?"

Xie Yan shook his head and said, "No need, let's see how many people are interested in the Jinluan Talisman."

Just such a glass product of unknown origin, the price is skyrocketing.

People who don't understand won't buy it, and those who are willing to pay sky-high prices must be people who have something to do with it.

There are also simple people who are stupid and have a lot of money.

Not long after, the people who went up to check came down one after another.Miss Qing showed the five-color colored glaze to everyone before announcing the start of the auction.

This auction is indeed a bit embarrassing, and the comparison with the previous ones is too obvious.The stands were very quiet, and it took a while for a voice to faintly come from behind, "60 taels."

The bidder was obviously very cautious and only added a minimum number.

Miss Qing didn't care, she still looked at the source of the voice with a smile on her face, "The guest on the 28th offered 60, is there any more?"

After a while, someone called out, "60."

With people joining, those who were secretly interested in the five-color glaze finally stopped being silent and started bidding one after another.

"62."

"62..."

Although there were always bids, there were obviously only those two or three bidders, and the others were still very indifferent.

Luo Junyao could even imagine those people sitting in their respective rooms laughing at the way they were taken for a big price to buy a piece of colored glaze.

Even so, the price has gradually increased from the initial 60 taels to 73 taels.

The underground palace became more and more quiet, and this price will soon exceed today's highest price.

Gradually, some people noticed that something was wrong. If it was really just a piece of ordinary colored glaze, would someone really increase the price regardless of the cost?Although many people thought so, no one joined in.

"80 taels!" Suddenly, a somewhat abrupt voice sounded.

Everyone couldn't help being stunned. It was an unfamiliar voice, who had never bid before, and this person added 7 taels in one go!
The young girl smiled like a flower, "The VIP No. 33 bids 80 taels, one time."

When Miss Qing called out for the second time, someone in the front row finally spoke, "82 taels."

There was another unfamiliar voice, and the stands became a little bustling.

"Guest No. 82, [-] taels, once."

A slightly haughty hum came from the darkness, "85 taels!"

"87 taels!"

"90 taels!"

"..."

The noise that had just started in the underground palace gradually calmed down again, and people were stunned to listen to the bids made by the people on the 33rd and the [-]th as if they were ostentatious.

But in a short time, the price has risen to 100 million taels.

Many people couldn't help but look at the plain five-colored glass again. What is it?Is it really worth such a crazy grab?
Are these two people sick?

"Who on earth is so rich and powerful? Compete with Bai Jingrong?" Luo Junyao asked while yawning.

Although she is quite rich now, this crazy asking price still gives her a feeling that she is not real, and that she is still very poor.Because according to the price of the Mingyin Pavilion, she might not be able to visit the auctions of the Mingyin Pavilion a few times with all her wealth.

"Hearing their arguments like this, I would have thought they were calling for 100 taels instead of 100 million taels." Wei Changting expressed his deep sympathy.

Luo Jinyan thought for a while and said, "I haven't heard that there is such a person in Shangyong, maybe he is from another place."

Wei Changting thought darkly: "It's also possible that someone arranged by Mingyin Pavilion raised the price."

Luo Jinyan said with a smile: "Probably not, I'm afraid Bai Jingrong won't be fooled by such a clumsy method. Besides, if this matter gets out, who will come here to buy things in the future?" Just look at the transaction prices of other things tonight, Even if the price of the Jinluan Talisman doubled again, it would not be able to make up for the loss of Mingyin Pavilion's reputation.

"We really don't want this thing?" Wei Changting looked at Xie Yan and asked.

Xie Yan raised his eyes and glanced at him, "You pay?"

"……"forget it.

Luo Jinyan said with a smile: "Young Master Wei, don't worry. If this Jinluan Talisman is fake, it's useless. Even if it's real, it's useless for us to hold only half of it. It's correct to throw it out."

Wei Changting stared at the five-colored glass on the high platform, and murmured: "I'm afraid, this half of the glass will probably lead to a bloodbath, and I don't know how many people will die tonight."

Luo Junyao glanced at him in surprise, never expecting Wei Changting to have such a compassionate heart.

Xie Yan said indifferently: "People who have nothing to do with this matter will not be involved, and those who will take action are insiders. We were going to start cleaning up the underground forces in the imperial city, and we will end it together by the way. How dare Mingyin Pavilion be so blatant , let them continue to develop for a few more years, I am afraid they will really be unable to hold back."

Wei Changting looked at Xie Yan and Luo Jinyan, who looked calm as usual, and then looked at Luo Junyao, who was full of interest, and sighed: "My lord is right."

A few people talked, and the price was raised again to 3 million taels. At this point, both parties were obviously a little tired, and the arc of the price increase gradually decreased.

Xie Yan suddenly said, "Bai Jingrong is about to give up."

Others looked at him one after another, but Xie Yan didn't say any more.

Sure enough, the originally expected voice did not sound again.

"Guest No. 33 bids 5000 taels, one time."

Room No. [-] was still quiet, even the young girl standing on the high platform could not see what was going on inside.

So she had to continue, "One million sixty-five thousand, the second time."

It was still a piece of tranquility, obviously the honored guest of No. [-] really gave up.

"Guest No. 33 bid 5000 taels, the third time."

"make a deal!"

As soon as the girl made a deal, everyone let out a sigh of relief.

"Congratulations to distinguished guest No. 33, who has won the five-color glazed pendant." Miss Qing smiled, "Now the auction of the seventh item tonight will begin."

The following auctions are also rare treasures, but they seem a little weak in succession.People obviously haven't recovered from the five-color glazed pendant that was priced at that day just now, and they seem a little careless.

After the auction ended, the group did not go to meet Ji Rong, but walked out of the underground palace following the guidance of the steward of Mingyin Pavilion.Back on the ground, they appeared in the garden behind the main building of Mingyin Pavilion.

The huge garden is brightly lit, and there is no darkness at night.The garden is very large, and the sound of silk bamboo and women's laughter can be heard from afar.

The aroma of wine, meat, and powder filled the air.

The excitement of Mingyin Pavilion continued until dawn. At this time, the carnival in the second half of the night had just begun, and many people who had just come out of the auction joined in again.

Cai Cai obviously suffered a lot of stimulation in the underground palace just now, and urgently needed a carnival to vent.

This place is obviously more secretive and unscrupulous than the one in the lobby in the middle of the night.

Naturally, Xie Yan and the others had no intention of joining them, so they followed the steward all the way outside.

When I left the Mingyin Pavilion, I happened to see Bai Jingrong and his party were also led out of it by the steward.

Both parties did not speak, but nodded slightly from a distance as a greeting.

Watching Bai Jingrong and his party board the car and leave, Wei Changting thoughtfully said, "Bai Jingrong just gave up like that?"

Xie Yan said: "The other half of the Jinluan Talisman should be in Bai Jingrong's hands, do you think she will give it up?"

"That's right. That...that 33..."

Xie Yan said: "If you are interested, just take a look. If he didn't come prepared, I'm afraid there will be more disasters."

(End of this chapter)