bookbashuk Chapter 26 Mirror of the Mortal World: I admit defeat!
Chapter 26 Mirror of the Mortal World: I admit defeat!
Chapter 26 Mirror of the Mortal World: I admit defeat!
Auction hall.
Jing Hongchen noticed that no one came out of VIP Room No. 1.
He became increasingly convinced of his earlier guess.
He immediately prepared to ridicule the Xingluo royal family.
But at this moment.
He saw a blond man walking slowly towards him, his steps unhurried, exuding an otherworldly air.
Xu Jiawei and Dai Hao were also following behind the other party.
Jing Hongchen couldn't help but feel puzzled.
He wondered who this person was.
Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's gazes locked.
They all clearly recognized Qian Daoliu.
Meng Hongchen once again revealed a lovesick expression.
Xiao Hongchen raised an eyebrow and whispered to Jing Hongchen, "Grandpa, this person was with Dai Hao a few days ago, so he must be from the Star Luo Empire."
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's expression darkened.
Because he could tell that Qian Daoliu was a Title Douluo.
According to previous intelligence reports, the Star Luo Empire did not have such a person.
The facts are obvious.
Xu Jiawei has recruited another titled Douluo.
This is not a good thing for the Sun and Moon Empire behind him.
A shadow fell over Jing Hongchen's heart.
But he quickly remembered that there were more important things to do now.
He immediately composed himself.
"I thought you wouldn't come out."
"What, are you giving up because you can't collect enough gold soul coins?"
"Are you still planning to use the privileges of the Star Luo royal family?"
That's really unpleasant to hear.
Xu Jiawei and Dai Hao's eyes flickered with frustration, but they couldn't show it.
After all, everyone present came from influential and prominent forces on the mainland.
They ultimately represent the Star Luo Empire. If they are angered by Jing Hongchen and behave inappropriately, it will be more than just a matter of losing face for them.
In contrast, Qian Daoliu's expression remained calm and composed.
I slowly walked onto the platform.
His gaze swept over Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.
Finally, it fell on Jing Hongchen.
"I understand your thoughts."
"But they went too far."
"If you didn't bring enough Gold Soul Coins, just consider it bad luck. Why make a fuss?"
"You won't be able to handle this situation later either."
Jing Hongchen's lips twitched.
This really made him lose confidence.
After all, Qian Daoliu wasn't nervous at all, as if he could really take out 450 million gold soul coins.
He suppressed his worries.
Try to stay calm.
"You should prove first that you can come up with enough gold soul coins."
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"Stop talking nonsense here."
Qian Daoliu smiled faintly.
She wasn't angry because of Jing Hongchen's bad attitude.
He has a relatively high tolerance for normal people.
Unless it involves an evil spirit master or the situation is too serious, he will maintain the composure of an angel god's inheritor and will refrain from taking action if possible.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly: "That's possible."
"But let's make this clear first: if I can really come up with 450 million gold soul coins, what will you do?"
He has always adhered to the principles of treating people kindly and clearly distinguishing between gratitude and resentment.
Having read so many books in the Royal Library these past few days, he can be considered to have received a debt of gratitude from Xu Jiawei.
Moreover, Jing Hongchen deliberately targeted him just now because he was going to spend money to bid for the embryo.
Therefore, it is only right to vindicate Xu Jiawei at this time.
To salvage Xu Jiawei's reputation.
"Well----"
Hearing Qian Daoliu's words.
Jing Hongchen suddenly felt a little insecure again.
But it's too late now.
If he chickens out, wouldn't he be laughed at to death if word got out?
So, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Just tell me your request."
Qian Daoliu pointed to the embryo in the Conferred God Platform.
"In that case, once I take out 450 million gold soul coins, you will contribute 200 million gold soul coins to help me buy this thing, how about that?"
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen's eyelids twitched violently, but now that he was completely in a precarious situation with so many important people watching, he had no choice but to agree.
"Can."
After saying this, Jing Hongchen immediately began to pray in his heart.
This person is definitely bluffing me; he can't produce it!
"Okay, see for yourself."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, then took off the ring from his finger and tossed it to Jing Hongchen.
Jing Hongchen caught it.
He recognized it as a storage soul tool.
But the workmanship is too rough.
It looks like something from several centuries ago.
He didn't understand why Qian Daoliu, a titled Douluo, would have such a crude storage soul tool.
But I didn't bother to investigate further.
With inexplicable emotions swirling within him, Jing Hongchen released his spiritual power, probing into the ring, and there he saw a mountain of gold soul coins.
He was stunned for a moment, but quickly came to his senses.
There are many gold soul coins here.
But the number is clearly not enough to reach 450 million.
At most around 100 million!
A mocking smile curled at the corner of his lips.
"That's not enough either—"
He hadn't finished speaking.
Jing Hongchen suddenly got stuck again.
He noticed that the patterns on these gold soul coins were incorrect.
As the head of Mingde Hall, he possessed extraordinary insight.
He also collected similar items.
He could tell that the patterns on the surface of these gold soul coins were at least five thousand years old.
Although they are essentially just gold soul coins, in the eyes of those nobles who like to show off, they are real antiques.
It's very valuable!
The only thing he couldn't understand was that these gold soul coins were too new.
It has absolutely no characteristics of an antique.
But there is absolutely no flaw in either the manufacturing process or the details of the pattern.
At this moment, Jing Hongchen felt as if the sky had fallen.
The hand holding the ring even showed signs of trembling.
Because—although it's hard to admit, the value of these antique gold soul coins, when converted, is at least over one billion.
It is indeed enough to pay the 450 million for a 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo.
Damn!
Where did this guy get so many antique gold soul coins?
"grandfather."
Xiao Hongchen stood aside, feeling puzzled. He didn't know why Jing Hongchen was standing there in a daze, so he frowned and called out, but received no response.
The people around were also puzzled.
Only Meng Hongchen remained infatuated with him.
Xu Jiawei and Dai Hao exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.
In the end, it was Qian Daoliu who spoke up to remind him.
"Are you sure?"
His voice contained the power of his soul.
Suddenly, Jing Hongchen was jolted awake from her daze.
Jing Hongchen seemed to wake from a dream. Looking around, he saw his grandson's strange gaze and the puzzled expressions of the people around him. His face was filled with uncertain emotions.
After a fierce internal struggle, he gritted his teeth and handed the ring back to Qian Daoliu.
She then took off one of her own rings and threw it over.
"The contents of this place are worth at least 200 million."
"I admit defeat!"
Jing Hongchen left behind these words.
One last look at the embryo in the Investiture Platform.
He turned and left.
But before they had gone very far, they turned back.
Qian Daoliu slowly opened his mouth.
"You'd better stay in the Star Luo Palace for the rest of your life."
"otherwise----"
Jing Hongchen did not continue speaking.
He snorted coldly.
He strode away.
"grandfather----"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Hongchen's mind went completely blank.
But it's also clear that Grandpa lost the bet.
He was unwilling to accept it, but he was powerless to do anything about it and didn't even dare to say anything.
He clenched his fist, glanced at the embryo in the Conferred God Platform, his eyes filled with longing, but in the end he gritted his teeth, grabbed Meng Hongchen who was still infatuated, and hurriedly chased after Jing Hongchen.
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