NOVEL NEXT Chapter 16: Chapter 16: Reaping the Rewards
Chapter 16: Reaping the Rewards
After leaving Auction Hall No. 1, Mo Yu was led by a servant girl into a fragrant room, where he quietly waited. After a while, hurried footsteps could be heard from outside, and a beautiful figure pushed the door open.
"Hehe, you must be the owner of the Xuan-class combat technique that was auctioned off. Sir, this must be your first time in Wu Tan City, correct?" A fragrant breeze accompanied a charming, slightly teasing voice that sent a slight shiver through Mo Yu.
As expected, she's quite the enchantress. Mo Yu pulled his hood further over his face and slightly shifted his gaze to the woman in the red dress standing beside him.
The woman was none other than Ya Fei. The moment the auction ended, she had realized that the person who had bailed her out earlier was the one who had consigned the combat technique. So, she instructed the servant girl to bring him to her office.
Mo Yu nodded slightly at the bewitching woman in front of him, using the deep, charismatic voice of a middle-aged man. "Did the auction go well? Just give me the money, and deduct the cost of the Shanhesh Stone."
Hearing this, Ya Fei covered her red lips with her delicate hand and chuckled, causing her ample chest to draw an alluring arc. After a moment, she smiled sweetly and said, "Please wait a little longer, sir. Some procedures are still being processed."
Mo Yu nodded slightly. Then, as if something had crossed his mind, he asked, "Does your auction house have any low-level storage rings? My previous one broke, and I need a replacement. Also, I need Fire-type and Lightning-type second-tier magic cores. I want to buy as many as possible with the remaining money."
Just like that, Mo Yu spent almost all of the fifteen thousand gold coins he had earned with a few words.
Ya Fei was taken aback by Mo Yu's casual, extravagant spending, but she quickly recovered and summoned a servant girl to relay Mo Yu's requests.
"Sir, why did you spend three thousand gold coins on the Shanhesh Stone? Do you know its use?" Ya Fei moved closer and, after a moment of hesitation, narrowed her beautiful eyes and asked in a probing tone.
Mo Yu glanced at the beautiful woman in front of him. Her swaying, snake-like waist exuded a tempting charm, and her voluptuous figure would make any man with weak self-control feel a burning desire. When she had leaned in earlier, Mo Yu had caught a fleeting glimpse of a fair, delicate curve that made one's imagination run wild.
However, Mo Yu quickly regained his composure and responded calmly, "Miss Ya Fei looked so captivating on stage earlier that I bought it to please you. Why, is three thousand gold coins a lot?"
Naturally, Mo Yu had no intention of revealing the true value of the Shanhesh Stone, so he skillfully shifted the topic, expressing some interest in Ya Fei.
Ya Fei was momentarily stunned, realizing that to this mysterious man, three thousand gold coins might not be considered a large sum.
"Hehe, thank you for your support, sir." Remembering how he had stepped in to help her during the auction, Ya Fei's smile grew even brighter.
"It seems that in any world, money is the quickest way to a woman's heart," Mo Yu thought to himself, seeing Ya Fei's pleased expression.
"Making Miss Ya Fei happy shows that those three thousand gold coins were well spent," Mo Yu teased, showing a playful interest in the mature beauty before him. Unlike the still somewhat naive Xiao Yan, Mo Yu, having lived through three lifetimes, was adept at understanding and influencing women's emotions.
Ya Fei couldn't help but feel a bit pleased. There aren't many women who can resist a man who spends money on them. Even if it doesn't immediately spark romantic feelings, it certainly increases their goodwill.
Just as the conversation was becoming more relaxed, a servant girl entered the room, bringing with her the items that Mo Yu had requested, interrupting the somewhat flirtatious atmosphere.
"Are my items here?" Although the pleasant conversation had been interrupted, Mo Yu's spirits lifted as he anticipated receiving his items.
"Yes." Ya Fei nodded, still smiling, though a hint of a blush tinged her cheeks as she thought back to their earlier banter.
With a graceful movement, Ya Fei took a light blue jade card from the servant girl and handed it to Mo Yu with a smile. "Sir, the Xuan-class technique sold for a total of fifteen thousand gold coins. After deducting the cost of your purchases, the remaining amount is stored on this card."
She then presented a black storage ring. "The items you requested are also in this storage ring. Please check them carefully."
Mo Yu reached out to accept the jade card and the black storage ring. The cool, smooth feel of the jade in his hand indicated that it was of high quality. After running his fingers over the jade card, he nodded in satisfaction.
As Ya Fei watched Mo Yu's pale yet strong hands, a strange feeling stirred in her heart.
Mo Yu used his soul power to probe the contents of the storage ring, finding that it had about three to four square meters of space. Aside from several thousand gold coins, there was a black stone the size of a human head and two magic cores—one purple, the other red.
It was the Shanhesh Stone, along with the Fire and Lightning second-tier magic cores!
"A good haul," Mo Yu thought to himself, a smile forming beneath his hood. The Shanhesh Stone would allow him to forge a Beast Ring, whose internal space could rival that of some high-tier storage rings. It would be excellent for storing items or even contracting a magical beast.
And the two second-tier magic cores would be enough for him to break through to the Dou Zhe level.
Feeling satisfied with his acquisitions, Mo Yu asked, "Do you have any third-tier Fire or Lightning magic cores here?"
Ya Fei was momentarily taken aback before shaking her head. "Third-tier and higher magic cores are only available at more advanced auctions. Unfortunately, Wu Tan City doesn't have that level of stock."
Mo Yu was slightly disappointed but nodded in understanding. Third-tier magical beasts were equivalent to a human Da Dou Shi in strength. Since Da Dou Shi were top-level powerhouses in Wu Tan City, it made sense that third-tier magic cores were rare.
This was one reason why Mo Yu was eager to leave Wu Tan City—his growing strength was outpacing what this small city could offer.
Having received his items, Mo Yu saw no reason to linger. He casually waved to Ya Fei and said, "I'm leaving."
"Oh…" For some reason, Ya Fei felt a faint twinge of reluctance as she watched Mo Yu prepare to leave.
Mo Yu stood and resolutely exited the room, leaving Ya Fei behind.
As she watched his figure disappear, the smile on Ya Fei's beautiful face slowly faded. Remembering the playful conversation they had just shared, a blush crept onto her face. The sultry woman leaned back in her chair, her thoughts wandering.