The elderly fox walked ahead.
Whether intentionally or not, Luo Ni ended up walking with Chen Yu.
Thinking of Luo Ni's arrogant demeanor earlier.
Chen Yu didn't want her to feel pleased.
"Tsk!"
"Look at this mess, having Miss Luo Ni personally escort me to my seat, I'm quite flattered."
The sarcastic whisper reached Luo Ni's ears.
Luo Ni couldn't help but understand the deep meaning in Chen Yu's words. She bit her lip, and the veins on her forearm bulged as she clenched her small fist.
She looked up at the back of the elderly fox in front.
Lowering her voice.
"Don't be so arrogant. Do you think my third grandfather can protect you for a while, but can he protect you forever?" Luo Ni glared fiercely at Chen Yu and raised her fist.
"Tsk, you actually want to hire someone to kill me..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Yu exclaimed.
Immediately, Luo Ni, like a startled rabbit, covered Chen Yu's mouth with her fair, tender hands, and her left hand pinned his arm to prevent him from moving.
The elderly fox in front turned back, and Luo Ni smiled sweetly.
"It's nothing, I'm apologizing to him! Third Grandfather, you don't need to mind us. I've reflected on it just now, and what happened earlier was indeed my fault. I want to correct it."
The elderly fox glanced back and didn't pay much attention.
Seeing the old man turn away, Luo Ni's eyes widened, rolling her whites, her almond-shaped eyes wider than ox eyes.
"What are you doing?"
"You still want to report me? You're an adult man, why would you run to your elders for everything? What kind of skill is that? Come at me if you have any ability."
Luo Ni's eyes were wide open. Chen Yu, whose mouth was covered, lowered his gaze to her hand.
"Don't yell!"
Noticing Chen Yu's gaze, Luo Ni warned and released her hand.
"You~" As soon as she let go, Chen Yu sneered, "If you really came at me, you'd be able to handle it. We've clashed twice, and when have you ever won?"
"I..."
"We're not even on the same level. You're too young. Go back and train for a couple more years, kid."
Chen Yu shook his hand and walked forward with his hands behind his back.
Luo Ni, who was left a few steps behind, bit her lip and jogged to catch up, staring intently at Chen Yu as she lowered her voice, unyieldingly.
"I don't care what method you used to get my third grandfather to bring you in. But don't get too arrogant. The road ahead is long, and the one who laughs last is the winner."
"Oh!"
Chen Yu couldn't be bothered.
He actually didn't have much hostility towards Luo Ni. Her personality clearly showed she was a pampered rich young lady.
Yet, she was quite competitive.
She didn't have any malicious intentions. It was just that she was used to being spoiled in the clan, and she subconsciously ordered others around when she was outside.
She was still young, after all.
If she were given a few more years and truly took over the clan's business, she would likely become a decent person. Fundamentally, she wasn't bad at heart.
"I admit, the matter of the Ice Silkworm Silk was indeed my fault."
Facing Chen Yu's indifferent response, Luo Ni pursed her lips and said softly.
"But, you buying those candied chestnuts on that street, you're definitely not a good person." Luo Ni glared. "I'm not wrong about this."
"Okay, okay, you're right."
Chen Yu didn't want to argue.
Once this preconceived notion took root, no amount of explanation afterward would be of any use. He was now curious about where this auction was being held, as this corridor seemed to stretch on for so long.
"Hey, what do you mean 'you're right'!"
Luo Ni was unconvinced.
She ran up to argue with Chen Yu, but before she knew it, the elderly fox in front had stopped in front of a door.
The door was pushed open.
The moment Chen Yu stepped inside, the bright surroundings turned dim.
A clamor of voices was already incessant.
Amidst the noise, sounds like "eight thousand" and "ten thousand" could occasionally be heard, indicating that the auction had already begun.
Standing on the stage was a woman in a cheongsam.
Her graceful figure was fully displayed, and her every movement exuded charm.
At this moment—
Standing beneath several glowing gems, she was repeating those numbers in a voice so sweet it could melt bone. Upon hearing her voice, the auction participants' hormones seemed to surge, their faces flushed as they excitedly drove up the value of the items.
"Wow~"
"Sister Dai Bi is so beautiful."
Luo Ni exclaimed softly.
"You know her?" Chen Yu raised an eyebrow. Luo Ni immediately pouted, "Of course, how could I not know her? She is Third Grandfather's granddaughter, Dai Bi Gary, the foremost auctioneer of our Elton family."
Chen Yu glanced sideways.
He happened to see the elderly fox looking at him with a smile.
Also of the fox tribe.
No wonder there was a captivating aura about him from the depths of his being.
"Let me tell you, don't even think about having ideas about my Sister Dai Bi!" A threatening whisper came from Luo Ni's mouth. Chen Yu glanced sideways and saw her fierce eyes.
Fine!
It seemed this woman truly thought he was a pervert.
Chen Yu was a decent person.
How could he have any improper thoughts about the auctioneer on stage? At most, he was internally sighing about how white that table was.
And how large and dazzling those gems were.
Upright!
Legs, chest, he wouldn't even look at them.
"What are they bidding on?"
Chen Yu stopped and gazed intently, whispering.
His core purpose for being here wasn't to look at fox sisters. Legendary blueprints and upgrade guides were the main objectives of his trip.
"Level 3 Ruby, nothing special." Luo Ni whispered.
Chen Yu breathed a sigh of relief.
He had already prepared himself to participate in the bidding.
"Young Master Chen, don't stand here. Your bidding area is a private room on the second floor." The elderly fox whispered. Chen Yu followed them upstairs.
Along the way, it seemed as if people were looking in his direction, but he didn't pay much attention.
Compared to the long corridor earlier.
Entering the auction and proceeding to the private room took only a few steps.
"If there are any items you like, Young Master Chen can bid from here. If you don't wish to show your face, just pull the room's light when bidding." The elderly fox said with a smile. "After the auction ends, I will send someone to pick you up here."
"Will do~"
After the old man and Luo Ni left, Chen Yu's tense nerves finally relaxed a bit as he let out a breath.
Second-floor private room.
In simple terms, it was a small, separate area sectioned off by partitions, unlike the crowded common areas below.
It was relatively more private here.
Chen Yu leaned by the window, observing the auctioneer on stage.
Indeed—
The view from the private room was much better.
From his vantage point, he could clearly see the outlines of those two large gems, though it was a pity that the detailed textures were obscured.
"Boss, that old fox is a nice guy!"
Heidou, who had been lying on Chen Yu's shoulder like a dead fish all the way, spoke.
"Hiss, if you hadn't spoken, I would have thought you died on my shoulder." Chen Yu glanced at him and then whispered, "You think that old man is a good person?"
"Pretty good, I think..."
"You're no different from Luo Ni!"
Chen Yu tapped Heidou's small head.
"Young, still needs more experience."