Chapter 1601
Chapter 1601 (Raw 1583):
Xiao Chen entered deep thought. He did still need a pirate banner.
Mounting a good pirate banner on the top of the ship could greatly raise a pirate ship's defense.
Many peak pirate banners could even improve the quality of a pirate ship by several levels.
Pirate banners were not just a mark or decoration for pirate ships.
However, this pirate banner on auction was very tattered and shabby. Clearly, it only had some historical value left.
Nonetheless, there was still another benefit to this. Since the pirate banner was found in the Grave Sea, it was a precious collector's item to pirates with a great fondness for the starry seas.
Perhaps the ex-pirate-boss Xiao Suo was after the latter point.
"You chose it, so you call the bid."
Since Xiao Chen already made a promise to Xiao Suo, naturally, he would help Xiao Suo get it. Even if he regretted the promise, he would not say anything.
"Five million Spirit Jades!"
The one who spoke was Xiao Suo.
The entire auction hall was immediately set abuzz. Excited voices rang out. Whispers of discussion spread throughout the place.
"Damn! What an idiot! He actually brought that broken banner!"
"What a talent! Haha! The people in VIP room 3 are all truly strange."
"This is something worth only one million Spirit Jades at best. This is truly not worth it."
The entire place was filled with whispers of mockery. However, Xiao Suo did not care at all.
Even after a while, no one made a second bid. Lan Luo started to feel anxious. This was no ordinary pirate banner; it was something with extraordinary origins.
It was just that the Purple Cloud Pavilion's appraiser could not determine much about it. However, he still set a starting bid of five million Spirit Jades.
Looking at the situation, without a second bidder, the Purple Cloud Pavilion could only let it go for that price.
However, aside from a true fool, no one would buy it. No one would bid for it.
"Five million Spirit Jades, going twice."
"Five million Spirit Jades, going thrice! Deal! Congratulations to VIP room 3 on obtaining the final auction item of the day. Today's auction concludes here. After this is the auction sales time. There are many precious items that were not selected for the auction and can be purchased directly."
Lan Luo bowed slightly with a faint smile. Her fair bosom greeted and stunned the crowd again.
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After Lan Luo descended from the platform and went to the backroom, an elegant, beautiful, forty-odd-year-old woman said with a smile, "Xiao Lan, you did pretty well. Even in a crisis, you did not panic. You are getting better at controlling your temper."
Lan Luo smiled mischievously. However, she could not help thinking of that honored guest in VIP room 3 who helped her out earlier.
"Auntie Bai, can I go and deliver the auction goods for VIP room 3?"
The woman addressed as "Auntie Bai" looked at Lan Luo and smiled. "That's strange. You have never taken the initiative to send over the auction goods to customers before."
"Just let me go. I want to see who is in VIP room 3." Lan Luo acted like an aggrieved spoiled child as she shook her Auntie Bai's arm.
Auntie Bai looked at the beautiful Lan Luo and sighed, "Alright, I give up. Fortunately, your Auntie Bai is a woman. Otherwise, no matter who it was, a male would not be able to endure such torture."
"Hehe! Thank you! Auntie Bai is the best!"
"Don't you ever regret it. The guest registered in the information for VIP room 3 is an old man."
"I don't believe it!"
As Lan Luo carried the auction items Xiao Chen won and walked to VIP room 3, she felt very nervous.
Although she knew that Auntie Bai was teasing her, she still half-believed those words.
However, she did not think much of it. She was just curious and did indeed need to thank that person.
Lan Luo was of extraordinary birth and had seen all sorts of excellent men. She had long since looked past romance and did not hold any hope for it.
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
Knocking resounded. In the room, Xiao Suo immediately stood up in a rush. He smiled and said, "The auction items must be here. Big Brother, I'll go and open the door."
"Creak!" The door opened, and Xiao Suo was immediately stunned.
Seeing Lan Luo before him, Xiao Suo kept swallowing his saliva, continuously making gulping sounds. He wished that his eyes could plunge into that great whiteness of her chest.
Lan Luo's heart fell. Unexpectedly, the person in VIP room 3 was also such a lecher.
She quickly put on a polite smile and said softly, "Here are your auction items. To express my thanks, Lan Luo personally delivered them."
However, Xiao Suo was still staring, completely insensible to her words.
Xiao Chen thought something had gone wrong, so he said, "Xiao Suo, please invite the guest in. After we pay the bill, we still have to head over to the Pirate Alliance."
The familiar voice came from the room, making Lan Luo's heart thump for some reason.
This also startled Xiao Suo awake. He quickly said, "Sorry, sorry, please come in…"
However, Xiao Suo was embarrassed to discover that Lan Luo had already stepped inside.
Lan Luo seemed to shine with some kind of light. From the moment she entered, the room brightened.
Xiao Chen turned somewhat distracted. The so-called "radiant beauty" probably referred to this.
However, he quickly calmed down.
"Unexpectedly, Miss Lan Luo personally came to deliver the goods. Thank you for your trouble. Xiao Suo, Luo Nan, go and check the items. After you have verified that they are fine, I'll pay the bill."
Xiao Chen stood up and nodded politely. At the same time, he very naturally picked up the white crystal containing the Dazzling Sunlight True Flame.
A fiery light in the crystal illuminated the room.
After giving it a cursory examination and verifying that it was fine, he set it aside.
Xiao Suo waved the tattered scarlet pirate banner, appearing exceptionally excited. It was as if he was traveling the vast starry sea himself.
Luo Nan and Fei`er checked the Cold Wind Sword. It was obvious that the two were very happy with it.
It was indeed a good sword. It gleamed with cold light, showing an unparalleled edge. When it was unsheathed, a cold wind howled.
"If I recall correctly, the three auction items come to a total of thirteen million and six hundred thousand Spirit Jades. However, I do not have that many Inferior Grade Spirit Jades. How do I settle the bill with Medial Grade Spirit Jades? Can Miss Lan Luo help me with the calculations?"
Lan Luo thought for a while before answering, "In Medial Grade Spirit Jades, that would be one hundred thirty thousand Medial Grade Spirit Jades. We can round down the lower numbers. At our Purple Cloud Pavilion, you enjoy a twenty percent discount when using Medial Grade Spirit Jades. Also, I can personally help you get a bigger discount.
"All in all, eighty thousand Medial Grade Spirit Jades will be sufficient."
Xiao Chen thought to himself, Medial Grade Spirit Jades are really valuable. This woman is also pretty straightforward, rounding down the lower numbers.
"Miss Lan Luo is quite straightforward."
Xiao Chen counted and handed eighty thousand Medial Grade Spirit Jades to the other party.
Lan Luo casually accepted the Spirit Jades and looked at Xiao Chen. Then, she said, "Many thanks to Young Master Xiao Chen for helping out earlier. Otherwise, the consequences would have been dire."
Help?
This comment stunned Xiao Chen for a moment before he reacted with a smile. "The consequences would have, indeed, been dire. I wonder how many people would have ended up dying."
The moment Xiao Chen said that, a trace of caution immediately woke in Lan Luo's heart, and she quickly calmed down.
A cold light flashed in her eyes. Did he see something and figure it out?
However, she promptly covered up that look and said, "No matter what, I still have to thank Young Master Xiao Chen. Let me send you out of the city. With the Purple Cloud Pavilion escorting you, I can guarantee your group's safety."
"There's no need. We still need to go to the Pirate Alliance."
Lan Luo could not help feeling somewhat angry. To think that Xiao Chen did not appreciate her kindness!
When Lan Luo saw the pirate banner in Xiao Suo's hands, she suddenly recalled something. She asked, "Young Master Xiao Chen, would you be willing to sell this banner to me? I can pay you an extra thirty percent."
"Damn! What are you thinking? Even if I get you in exchange, I will not sell this banner!"
The moment Xiao Suo heard this, he immediately became nervous and cautiously eyed Lan Luo.
Lan Luo's expression changed slightly, her anger soaring. What was this example? What did he think she was?
"In that case, I wish your group good luck and will not send you off."
Lan Luo was truly angered. First, Xiao Chen did not appreciate her kindness. Then, Xiao Suo spoke nonsense. So, she turned and left.
Xiao Suo appeared confused. "What's wrong with this woman? Earlier, when the door was first opened, she was smiling. Then, she left at the drop of a hat. I really wanted to chat with her a little longer."
Xiao Chen could not be bothered. He only contemplated that ancient pirate banner.
Perhaps this pirate banner had some value. Based on Lan Luo's appearance, she sincerely wanted to buy it.
"Big Brother Xiao Chen, I think that Miss Lan Luo was just being kind, wanting to protect us. However, we ended up angering her away. Everyone probably misunderstood something," Fei`er said somewhat timidly.
Xiao Chen nodded his head and smiled. "I know. However, we cannot leave yet. We can leave only after healing Luo Nan. We also need to visit the Pirate Alliance.
"When outside, we cannot just casually accept the kindness of others. Furthermore, if those two dancing clowns dare to mess around, there is really nothing to be afraid of!"
What had Xiao Chen not experienced before? Those two clowns were really nothing.
In Xiao Chen's rich experience, those two could not even be considered side characters.