Nine Revolutions Star Transformation-Chapter 229 - 228: The Two Major Auction Houses
Chu Linfeng entered the Delicious Pavilion, and the shop assistant immediately greeted him, "What would you like to eat, sir? Our tavern is one of the best in Xuanwu City. If you want it, we can provide it."
Wei Qun also entered at this time, and Chu Linfeng laughed, "Brother Wei, what would you like to eat? Just order whatever you like, don’t worry about the expense."
Wei Qun was quite worried in his heart. That Niu Tian actually dared to extort Little Overlord Yuwen Tianhai’s Star Stones. Even if the meal was a feast, he wouldn’t enjoy it.
Seeing the expression on Wei Qun’s face, Chu Linfeng laughed, "Just bring us some of your signature dishes and a jug of wine, quickly, as we have matters to attend to later."
After finding an empty table and sitting down, Chu Linfeng said, "Don’t worry. Since I dare to do this, I definitely have a way. You can eat with peace of mind."
"Are you sure? That kid is from the Yuwen Clan. Do you know who the Yuwen Clan is? They are part of the Royal Family and Relatives; the current Emperor’s surname is Yuwen." Wei Qun whispered, glancing around at the other diners.
"Oh, I know. We’ll go to the auction house later, you have things to auction, right? I do too!" Chu Linfeng said.
Soon the shop assistant began serving the wine and dishes, and Chu Linfeng devoured them, while Wei Qun ate distractedly and very little.
"Waiter, bill please!" After finishing the meal and drink, Chu Linfeng called out, noticing that two people next door were constantly watching his every move.
"Sir, it’s twenty Star Stones altogether!" the shop assistant said.
Chu Linfeng gave the shop assistant thirty Star Stones and said, "Here’s thirty, the extra ten Star Stones are a tip for you, but I need you to do something for me; it’s really simple."
Chu Linfeng’s generosity made the shop assistant’s eyes light up. Ten Star Stones is half a year’s salary! He immediately asked, "What are your orders, sir?"
"Prepare two luxury rooms for me, I need to rest for a while, and no one is allowed to disturb me. I’ll pay for the room when I leave." Chu Linfeng said.
Wei Qun was puzzled and didn’t understand why Chu Linfeng was doing this, thinking he could just ask about accommodations directly, no need to give the shop assistant ten Star Stones.
"Please follow me, sir. I will take you to the best VIP room in our tavern, fully equipped to ensure your satisfaction." The shop assistant said, leading the way.
Following the shop assistant upstairs, Chu Linfeng intentionally smiled thoughtfully at the two who were monitoring him.
After Chu Linfeng left, the two monitors quickly settled their bill and hurriedly departed.
"Master, that kid just indulged himself at the Delicious Pavilion, spending generously, tipping the shop assistant ten Star Stones, and now he’s staying in the best VIP room." One of them said to the young man who was tricked out of two hundred Star Stones by Chu Linfeng.
"Is that so? Such extravagance, interesting, interesting." The young man laughed, "Keep watching him, report any new developments immediately."
The two monitors then left, and the young man asked the middle-aged man next to him, "What do you make of this situation?"
"There are two possibilities. The young man might also have significant backing; the kind of family that could have a Demon Wind Steed undoubtedly has a strong background. The other possibility is that he’s intentionally doing this to make us suspicious, thinking he’s a scam artist, then using Disguise Art to evade capture." The middle-aged man said.
"Ha! Evade capture? Dare to do this on my turf in Yuwen Tianhai’s domain? Go tell the City Gate Guards that all young people leaving the city must be thoroughly checked, and anyone suspicious should be immediately apprehended." The young man laughed.
"Yes! I will handle it now!" The middle-aged man then left.
"Let me hand over the Demon Wind Steed in two days? I want to see what you can do, in two days we’ll see how you meet your end. Since you enjoy playing games, I’ll indulge you." The young man revealed a wicked smile.
After Chu Linfeng entered the room, he carefully examined its facilities, feeling quite impressed. A giant Fragrant Bed stood out, a screen with vividly painted flowers and plants, and an independent bathing room, with a few pots of greenery on the windowsill adding a vibrant touch.
Wei Qun entered and finally couldn’t resist asking, "Niu Tian, what on earth are you up to? The room price here is fifty Star Stones a day; your two hundred Star Stones only last you two days, you’re running out of time. You better think of a solution!"
"Haha, isn’t that what I’m doing? Go outside and see if anyone’s listening or watching. I have my reasons for doing this. Do you think I’m clueless? Yuwen Tianhai isn’t clueless, he’s already sent people to watch us, so we need to conduct our business avoiding his surveillance. That’s why I chose this high-end room." Chu Linfeng said.
Wei Qun quickly pushed open the door to look around and found no one monitoring them, then closed it and said, "Tell me your plan, maybe I can help you?"
"You just need to stay here and wait for me, tomorrow we’ll go to the auction together, but first, you need to tell me where the auction in Xuanwu City is being held." Chu Linfeng said.
"There are two auction houses in Xuanwu City. One is called Wenqin Auction House, the largest auction house in Xuanwu City. The other, a recent upstart, is called Pingwu Auction House. Its backing is reportedly significant; otherwise, it couldn’t have established itself here." Wei Qun said.
"Do you know who runs Wenqin Auction House and its exact location? Xuanwu City is really big, without precise directions I’d be searching forever." Chu Linfeng said.
"Wenqin Auction House belongs to the Yuwen Clan, it was founded by Yuwen Tianhai’s grandfather, but the control is now with his dad Yuwen Chenggong. It’s not far from here, roughly five hundred meters once you leave the tavern door."
"And the Pingwu Auction House?" Chu Linfeng asked after having an idea.
"Pingwu Auction House is quite mysterious, with the most exotic items auctioned in recent years. Many attendees are drawn by the rare treasures there. Its location is also easy to find, just about a hundred meters from Wenqin Auction House." Wei Qun said, still unclear what Chu Linfeng was planning.
Chu Linfeng then walked behind the screen, carefully removed his mask, and changed into clean clothes from his Storage Ring before emerging.
Wei Qun saw Chu Linfeng completely transformed and couldn’t help but be puzzled, "Are you, are you Brother Niu Tian?"
"Haha, yes. How do you feel, Brother Wei? Can’t recognize me, right?" Chu Linfeng laughed.
"Your Disguise Art is seamless, truly remarkable."
Chu Linfeng felt a bitter smile internally; this was his real face, of course, it was seamless. But he said, "I’m going out; you stay here. If anyone comes, tell them I’m sleeping, by no means should my whereabouts be revealed. Come find me at the auction tomorrow."
Chu Linfeng then opened the door, checked the surroundings to confirm there was no surveillance, and left, leaving Wei Qun sitting in a daze watching Chu Linfeng’s silhouette disappear...
