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Chapter 70
"Why are you two alone? Where are Mr. Xiao's guards?"

Seeing that there were only two people in the room, Xiao Wujin and Luneng, Shen Ru asked curiously.

"Shen Ru, don't worry about it. Why did you appear in Baishui City? Baishui City is currently closed. How did you enter, or did you come in long ago?"

Xiao Wujin said with a serious expression.

"Master Xiao, I entered Baishui City because of a heavy responsibility."

Shen Ru immediately shouted injustice.

Xiao Wujin frowned slightly, and then asked: "Even if you can't travel fifty miles a day, you shouldn't have just arrived at Baishui City. Did anything happen on the way?"

"Master Xiao, that's a good question. It's really on point!"

Shen Ru immediately said, "It's just thanks to Mr. Xiao."

She described what happened in the canyon in detail, and at the end she said with emotion:
"Master Xiao, we are all because of you!"

Xiao Wujin was a little shocked and couldn't help but ask: "How many Fanbang killers did you talk about?"

"About ten people. They are all dead anyway. There is probably one more fish caught, the one who lowered the boulder from the top of the canyon."

Shen Ru thought about it and said.

"It's such an unfortunate coincidence that a riot broke out just after the rescue officers and soldiers returned. Baishui City is strictly prohibited from entering or exiting the city. Mr. Xiao has been in this city for the first few days!"

In this way, it is really because of myself.

"It's your business, Luneng, you go and do it."

Xiao Wujin said to Luneng, "The prisoner is delaying, so ask the state capital of Baishui City if it can take this responsibility!"

"Shen Ru, just accompany me to the auction house!"

"Ok?"

Shen Ru was surprised, and so was Luneng.

"Sir, this is not good!"

"I'm worried about how to conceal my identity. With Shen Ru by my side, I can naturally hide my identity."

Xiao Wujin said sternly, "It is said that there is a map of the distribution of various countries in the Western Region in this auction in the city, but the underground black market activities are to be guarded against by those of us in the imperial court."

"Auction, then...does Mr. Xiao have money?"

"I was worried about this at first, but now that you're here, I won't worry anymore!"

Hearing this shameless rhetoric, Shen Ru's eyes widened.

"I have no money!"

Xiao Wujin said with determination: "Shen Ru, cooperating with me will be good for you and your whole family."

"What's the benefit?"

Shen Ru asked back, "Mr. Xiao, your empty-handed rhetoric is quite smooth."

"I'll let Luneng do what you want to do, and I'll also tell the officials outside the city and your parents that you are working for me, okay?"

"And I think you're still enjoying your time away from exile, aren't you?"

Xiao Wujin looked at Shen Ru and spoke calmly and confidently.

Shen Ru admitted that Xiao Wujin was right, but she was not taken advantage of!
"Mr. Xiao, I'll tell you the ugly thing in front of you. My money didn't come from the strong wind. It's not for you to pretend to be rich."

"Local tycoon?"

Xiao Wujin was a little confused by this word.

"Anyway, I can go with you, but it's up to me whether you spend the money or not."

"can!"

Xiao Wujin nodded and left first before talking.

Seeing that the two of them had reached an agreement, Luneng had no choice but to help Shen Ru with work!
Until the two of them walked into the auction house together, Shen Ru couldn't help but inquire:
"Master Xiao, where are your guards?"

"I'm back in Liangzhou, I don't need too much protection."

Xiao Wujin replied, "When I meet you this time, I am even more sure that Fanbang killers are no longer a threat." "If there are fish that slip through the net, you are not afraid..."

Shen Ru admired Xiao Wujin for being so lonely and courageous even though he cherished his life so much.

"Keeping a low profile is my usual style."

Xiao Wujin took out the identity token he had prepared in advance and entered the auction venue smoothly.

Entering inside, Shen Ru felt a great sense of disobedience.

It was a mess outside, there were officers and soldiers patrolling the streets, and there was a tense atmosphere everywhere.

But here... the maid was walking among the crowd with a wine bottle, and the guests were laughing and laughing, as if they were in a different world from the panic outside.

"Everyone, please take your number tags and find a seat to sit down. The auction is about to begin!"

"This auction is about to begin. It has been 300 years since Daduan closed the country of Xisai. Who still remembers the luminous cups of grape wine in the past. Everyone, the first item in this auction is a glass cup from the Western Regions. , and...how to make wine.”

Shen Ru and Xiao Wujin were sitting in an inconspicuous place at the front. Her eyes widened when she heard the introduction.

She knows how to make wine!
"What, you want?"

Seeing Shen Ru's widened eyes, Xiao Wujin couldn't help but ask in a low voice, but before Shen Ru could nod, Xiao Wujin spoke again.

"The method of brewing wine is not too difficult. The glass cup is a rare thing, but... you lose your mind by playing with it, so you'd better not take pictures."

"You're so boring. I really don't want to take pictures, but I'm curious. Are things in the Western Regions rare?"

Shen Ru asked, "Isn't Liangzhou closer to the Western Regions?"

"Liangzhou is the only way to the Western Regions, but apparently no caravans know the route. There are only some profit-seeking businessmen who risk their lives to secretly go to the Western Regions to buy things and sell them back in Daduan."

Xiao Wujin explained, "In Daduan, if you are found to be doing business with the Western Regions, you will be killed."

"Why not?"

Shen Ru couldn't help but ask, "Actually, if trade with other countries in the Western Region can be restored, Liangzhou will become prosperous immediately, right?"

"No one has tried to break the imperial ban, but they are all banned!"

Xiao Wujin didn't explain too much. When he said this, he frowned a little.

While the two were talking in low voices, the glass cup was auctioned off for 100 taels of silver.

Some objects with strong exotic characteristics from the Western Regions were put up for auction.

These things were not very attractive to Shen Ru. Seeing people around her snatching them up and raising the prices of the things, she felt a lack of interest.

Finally, Xiao Wujin whispered: "Here we come!"

"Next, there is a map drawn by an experienced businessman. It shows the distribution of countries in the Western Region and the specific route from Liangzhou. The starting price is 300 taels!"

"300 taels, grab money!"

Shen Ru muttered, "I really can't figure it out. Since the previous court said it allowed travel, how could there be no map left?"

"After 300 years of prohibition, many things are gone. Shen Ru, get this thing for me!"

Xiao Wujin took part in the bidding with a sure win in his eyes.

"500 taels."

"550 taels."

"600 taels!"

Shen Ru heard some voices that sounded familiar to her.

Looking along the sound, Shen Ru's heart skipped a beat, Pei Wenjing, what is he going to do?
"800 taels!" Xiao Wujin shouted beside him, as if he was a rich man with a huge sum of money.

Shen Ru raised her eyebrows, why did she suspect that Xiao Wujin didn't have 100 taels on him?
"1000 taels!"

Pei Wenjing's voice was as cold as ice falling to the ground, shocking Xiao Wujin.

"Shen Ru, I must have this thing, so..."

Xiao Wujin whispered, then raised his head and said loudly: "One thousand two hundred taels!"

(End of this chapter)