After another hour or so, the auction ended. During this period, Su Chen acquired two more excellent Martial Arts Techniques!
Of course, he had almost spent the entire thousand Spirit Stones.
A thousand Spirit Stones is something that even many super high-level forces don't have!
But to Su Chen, this didn't matter much!
Su Chen felt that exchanging these Spirit Stones for Martial Arts Techniques suitable for the people in the manor to cultivate was quite deserving!
After the auction ended, everyone dispersed. Under the staff's guidance, Su Chen and his companions came to a room where the staff handed over the prepared Secret Manuals and the remaining dozens of Spirit Stones to him!
Su Chen took the Secret Manuals, and with a grand gesture, he gave the Spirit Stones to the other party. Naturally, the staff member was also a Martial Artist and was overjoyed to suddenly receive so many Spirit Stones, repeatedly expressing gratitude!
Just as they were about to leave, the woman in the long dress walked in and said to Su Chen:
"Mr. Su, the young lady would like to have a chat with you."
Ouyang Jing and Huang Menglei looked at Su Chen and thought that this guy really has some connections with the forces behind the Tianyuan Auction House!
However, the Tianyuan Auction House is likely owned by a super high-level force. How does Su Chen know their young miss?
Of course, it was not appropriate for them to ask more questions, especially now.
"Then Su Chen, Menglei and I will leave first."
"Alright then, take the car with you. I'll just take a cab later."
Su Chen handed the car keys to Ouyang Jing.
Ouyang Jing nodded, took the keys, and left with Huang Menglei...
Later, Su Chen followed Mu Yu into a room inside on the second floor and then walked in, and Mu Yu stood behind Qin Nishang after coming in.
Qin Nishang smiled slightly and said.
"I really didn't expect Miss Qin to be the one behind the scenes of Tianyuan Auction House!"
Su Chen said with a smile as well and then sat down on a sofa chair next to Qin Nishang.
"It's a family business, I'm just temporarily managing it."
Qin Nishang laughed and said:
"By the way, Mr. Su, how did you get hold of so many top-grade Spirit Stones?"
"Obtained by chance."
Su Chen said casually; naturally, he wouldn't reveal the matter of the ruins, after all, he hadn't even told Ouyang Jing, let alone Qin Nishang, with whom he was not yet familiar!
Hearing this, Qin Nishang also understood that Su Chen didn't want to talk, so she didn't ask further.
"Oh, right. Miss Qin, there's a question I've always wanted to ask."
"Why is Miss Qin so interested in me?"
Su Chen looked at Qin Nishang with a burning gaze and said:
"Although I consider myself to be somewhat handsome, I'm not to the extent that Miss Qin would be fascinated, am I?"
This question had been a mystery in Su Chen's heart, and now he had roughly guessed that Qin Nishang was the young miss of some super-class force, making it even more inconceivable! Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝔫𝔢𝔱
Although his current strength was good, during their first meeting, Su Chen's strength, at least on the surface, didn't seem to warrant such attention!
"Haha, you're not handsome enough to make me fascinated."
Qin Nishang laughed upon hearing this:
"As for why I'm particularly interested in you, naturally there's a reason. Let me keep that a secret for now, and you'll know when the time comes!"
Su Chen shrugged, becoming even more curious.
Su Chen stayed there for a while longer and then left...
Su Chen walked out of the auction house and continued forward. He planned to walk a bit further, then take a cab back.
After all, the area was quite secluded with few people around, making it unlikely to hail a cab.
However, as he walked a short distance, he realized that many people from the auction had gathered as if waiting for him!
A cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth; he certainly understood their intentions, probably eyeing his Martial Arts Techniques!
In fact, that was indeed the case; after all, those Martial Arts Techniques Su Chen obtained cost almost a thousand Spirit Stones!
A thousand Spirit Stones would be difficult for even top forces like Yunhai Hall to produce, which was enough to illustrate the value of these Martial Arts Techniques!
And although Su Chen had made a significant impression at Lan Minghe's birthday celebration, he was still just a young man!
So, some individuals at the Kaiyuan Late Stage and above began to harbor thoughts!
As the saying goes, "One who holds a treasure is guilty," and that's precisely the idea here!
However, not everyone's focus was on Su Chen's Martial Arts; for instance, Zhu Family Head Zhu Yuanfeng!
While he had his eye on those Martial Arts too, his hatred towards Su Chen was far deeper!
If he could kill this kid and obtain the Martial Arts on him, it would be the best outcome!
Of course, he also knew that getting everything was impossible, given the number of people here; his primary target was the set of Swordsmanship taken by Su Chen!
These people didn't dare to make a move near Tianyuan Auction House due to its rules.
Regarding Tianyuan Auction House, no one dared to provoke!
However, until now, no one stepped forward, because for them, dealing with this young fellow might not be a big problem, but getting his Martial Arts was not easy, considering the many eyes watching!
Thus, most people intended to fish in troubled waters, unwilling to be the first to act!
Even Zhu Yuanfeng was holding back for the time being, waiting to see the situation unfold!
Of course, this wouldn't be sustained indefinitely as there would always be those who were impatient and unable to hold it back!
"Kid, obediently hand over those Martial Arts, or today you'll meet your death!"
At this moment, a muscular, bearded man stepped forward, his rough voice ringing out.
He was an impatient person who, seeing no reaction from others, stood out!
"Sure, the things are on me, come and get them if you can!"
Su Chen smiled faintly.
The bearded man shouted and dashed towards Su Chen, throwing a punch.
As his fist came toward Su Chen, Su Chen also punched, appearing relaxed and casual!
Seeing this, the crowd assumed Su Chen was in trouble, for they recognized this bearded man's Cultivation was close to achieving Minor Perfection in the Kaiyuan Realm!
Moreover, his forte was his fists, whose power even someone of Kaiyuan Realm Minor Perfection wouldn't underestimate!
And yet, the young man seemed to want to take it head-on, which was practically courting death!
The crowd was already poised, ready to pounce on the Martial Arts Techniques once the bearded man finished the young guy!
After that, it'd likely be a scramble among everyone!
Most of them aimed to grab one or two sets and flee fast, as claiming all for oneself seemed implausible...
(ps: The owed updates have been settled these past few days; thanks for everyone's support, deeply appreciated in wind and rain!)