Mind!
She definitely minded!
She had important business to attend to today, why should she stay by his side?
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Words were hard to say so directly, Lu Mingming dawdled, finally putting on a mournful face: "But my mother at home is sick, and I need to trade herbs for money to cure her."
Lu Mingming pinched her thigh meat hard, twisted it, and finally squeezed out a single crocodile tear.
After she "cried," she took out the packaged herbs from her embrace.
Lu Mingming had never opened it, so it was a neat, large bundle.
She thought to herself: I'm sorry, Aunt Shi, I can only borrow your name for now. Anyway, I'm your adopted daughter today, so aren't you my mother?
"Is that so."
A trace of pity flickered in Wang Tianhai's eyes. Although it was brief, Lu Mingming quickly caught it.
How could someone with such a kind heart appear in Sin City? Could he really be a space pirate? He'd probably be picked clean in Sin City.
Lu Mingming harbored doubts but didn't show too much on her face.
"Then... what herbs do you need? I can go to the auction house now and see if I can find what you want? Or you can let me see your herbs and I'll try to buy them for as much as I can."
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Wang Tianhai offered his suggestion with great friendliness.
Lu Mingming was overjoyed, finally finding an opportunity to slip into the auction house!
"How about, how about I follow you in to take a look? It's really too much trouble for you."
Lu Mingming bowed deeply, preventing him from refusing.
It wasn't often that she encountered such a good person she could exploit.
"You don't have to be like this. These people here are too pitiful, I can't save everyone. I happened to run into you twice, and we hit it off, which is why I'm doing this."
Wang Tianhai sighed helplessly, his gaze falling on the impoverished people carrying heavy burdens as they passed by on the street.
His face showed reluctance, and he withdrew his gaze, leading Lu Mingming in the direction of the auction house.
Soldiers guarded the entrance of the auction house at both ends, responsible for inspections.
Wang Tianhai took out his invitation, saying casually, "She's my newly purchased slave girl, bring her in to serve me."
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Serve?
The eyes of the two soldiers flickered back and forth between Wang Tianhai and Lu Mingming.
Lu Mingming's veins bulged, and she suppressed the urge to hit someone.
She didn't expect this man to have such tastes.
The two soldiers were greatly shocked and didn't check Lu Mingming's identity too closely.
They got in so easily.
Lu Mingming patted her chest, shedding the weight on her shoulders.
This was Lu Mingming's second auction, and it was indeed more luxurious than the last.
It felt like everyone was living in luxury, while she clutched her hundred million star coins, unwilling to spend a single one, needing to rack her brain to get news about a cub.
She had to work harder!
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Lu Mingming perked up, cheering herself on.
The Sin City auction house was not as high-tech as the main planets, with its exquisiteness revealed in small details.
Along the way, the person leading the way wore the best fabrics from the plant planet, tailored into high-end suits.
The corridor leading to the private rooms was lined with paintings by artists Lu Mingming had seen in books. Two rows were hung here as if they were worthless, making Lu Mingming feel as if she were visiting a museum, not being brought along as a slave by a "great magnate."
"Hello, this is your room. Please enjoy the auction."
The guide had a mask-like smile on his face, even the curve of his smile was carefully designed, making Lu Mingming feel disgusted.
"Bring me some good food, and some juice, I'm a bit hungry."
Wang Tianhai casually ordered, and the attendant acknowledged and gently closed the room door.
Only Lu Mingming and Wang Tianhai were left in the auction private room.
"Let me see your herbs, I'll offer you the market price, and I absolutely won't deceive you."
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Wang Tianhai was very straightforward.
Lu Mingming hesitantly took out the herb package.
The arrow was already on the bowstring; there was no turning back.
If she didn't open it, Wang Tianhai would definitely become suspicious.
"Ah, okay, I'll open it right away."
Lu Mingming's heart was complex as she slowly cut open the seams of the herb package with scissors.
She hoped it was a rare herb so she could maintain her lie about selling herbs at the auction, but she also hoped it wasn't a good herb, so she wouldn't owe Aunt Shi any more favors.
The herb package was carefully opened by Lu Mingming, and a clear fragrance wafted out, filling the entire room.
It wasn't the earthy, fishy smell, but a burst of fragrance that made one feel refreshed and lighter.
Lu Mingming internally cried out "Not good!" It was a rare herb!
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Aunt Shi was willing to let her sell something so valuable to raise money.
Wang Tianhai sat up straighter, thinking the young girl was very poor, but the item she gave was truly good!
He stood up and carefully observed and identified the herb.
Inside the yellow paper lay a ginseng root covered in soil.
This ginseng had palm-sized long roots. It was a medicinal herb, yet it looked like a doll, with a faint smile on its face.
Wang Tianhai's voice trembled, "This is... Ghost Ginseng, the most precious herb in Sin City."
He instinctively reached for his communication device to photograph the valuable Ghost Ginseng, but Sin City had magnetic field shielding, forcing him to abandon the action.
Lu Mingming had no idea what Ghost Ginseng was.
Just from Wang Tianhai's shocked expression, she could tell it was genuine good stuff.
"How much are you willing to sell this herb for? Name your price, I can buy it."
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Wang Tianhai said with a serious face.
To prevent Lu Mingming from not knowing the importance of this Ghost Ginseng, he specifically explained, "In the outside world, this herb can be sold for unimaginable prices. The previous old king of the Empire once offered billions of star coins for it.
The reason is its very important function.
Legend has it that Ghost Ginseng can revive the dead and regrow bones, curing all illnesses and pains. It's truly priceless and rare. The last time it appeared was a hundred years ago, and it was bought by someone of unknown identity in Sin City."
"Strangely enough..."
Wang Tianhai paused.
"The Ghost Ginseng from a hundred years ago was complete. This one of yours is missing an arm, it must have been used, so the price might be reduced by tens of millions of star coins. I wonder if you can accept that?"
Aunt Shi dug out something so good?!
Lu Mingming's eyes widened.
She thought of Aunt Shi's nearly destitute house and realized one shouldn't judge a book by its cover.
Knowing its value, Lu Mingming had no intention of selling such a precious item.
"Let me think about it."
Lu Mingming put away the Ghost Ginseng.
Wang Tianhai recovered and comforted her, "You can use it for your mother; it will benefit her illness."
Lu Mingming mumbled "Mhm" without paying much attention.
A moment later, an attendant brought a large platter of fruits and snacks, along with a full pot of juice.
"The auction is about to begin, enjoy yourselves."
The attendant smiled and prepared to leave.
His nose twitched, and his expression changed slightly, his gaze fixed on Lu Mingming.
The attendant said nothing and withdrew from the room as before.
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The auction officially began.
A beautiful woman with blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a jade-green high-slit qipao and a voluptuous figure, walked onto the stage with a sway of her serpentine waist, drawing cheers from the entire auction hall.
The beauty covered her mouth and smiled, thoroughly enjoying the moment.
"Hello everyone."
As her delicate voice appeared, the cheers grew even more enthusiastic.
Lu Mingming watched, dumbfounded.
"This person is the auctioneer, Bi Luo."
Wang Tianhai had clearly done his homework.
Bi Luo leaned against the auction stage and said, "Today, we have many distinguished guests. All the VIP and SVIP rooms have been booked for the first time.
I would like to mention that this auction has the greatest guests in history. We are very fortunate to invite them as today's special guests, the legend of the starry sky—let us welcome the 'Starry Scatter' pirate fleet!!"
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Bi Luo's excitement was visible.
As the words fell, a spotlight shone directly onto a private room diagonally above Lu Mingming.
Lu Mingming looked up curiously.
She really wanted to know what kind of ferocious appearance the person most popular among these villains had.
The exterior of the private room was adorned with various ancient potted plants, indicating its unique location.
The man who slowly walked onto the balcony wore a white fox fur coat and had his hair neatly slicked back, revealing a sharp, aggressive, and handsome face.
This person, Lu Mingming was very familiar with in recent times.
She was stunned and blurted out his name: "Is... Lu Yan?"