The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 1262 - 1255: Simply Make a Hefty Profit

Inside the VIP room where Ye Chenfeng was staying.

After the auction concluded for the day, Shui Ziyan turned to Ye Chenfeng and said, "Sir, I believe Chang Baikong of the Refining Sect will certainly look into your identity. I assume you wouldn’t want to be disturbed? Allow Zi Yan to deal with these individuals on your behalf."

Ye Chenfeng watched Shui Ziyan’s departing figure and sighed inwardly about her exceptional ability to read the situation. It seemed clear that her management of the Ziyun Auction House in Tianyao City was no mere coincidence.

Once Shui Ziyan left the VIP room, Ye Chenfeng—though highly experienced in facing stormy situations—couldn’t help but ponder the astounding profit made from merely one defective storage ring, auctioned for fifty thousand High Grade Spirit Stones. If he refined more storage rings, he could make a significant fortune in Tianyao City before leaving.

Not long after leaving Ye Chenfeng’s VIP room, Shui Ziyan encountered Chang Baikong from the Refining Sect along with his disciple, Shao Yang. As someone who had comprehended the Space Law, Chang Baikong was an Artifact Refiner, though his strength was only at the Peak of Creation Realm Fourth Heaven. Nevertheless, his status in the Refining Sect was extraordinary, and he was held in high regard in any Sect across the Earth Profound Realm.

"Girl Shui, your management of the Ziyun Auction House is getting better and better. I haven’t seen your grandfather in years. How is that old fellow these days?" Chang Baikong asked with a smile.

Standing next to him, Shao Yang chimed in, "I’ve long heard of the beauty of Miss Shui, who is as lovely as a Fairy. Seeing you today proves the tales true. My master wishes to meet the Artifact Refiner who crafted the storage ring sold moments ago. Miss Shui, may I trouble you to arrange an introduction?"

Shao Yang, whose strength was at the Middle Stage of Ocean Gathering Realm Third Heaven, spoke earnestly, yet there was a faint hint of desire in his gaze every time he looked at Shui Ziyan.

Having honed her sharp eye through years of managing family affairs, Shui Ziyan quickly discerned the concealed desire in Shao Yang’s gaze, and her expression cooled slightly. However, upon seeing the old man Chang Baikong, she knew better than to throw a tantrum in front of him.

Thus, Shui Ziyan chose to ignore Shao Yang and said to Chang Baikong, "Grandpa Chang, it’s not that I don’t want to introduce him to you, but the Artifact Refiner has no wish to meet anyone. I ask for your understanding."

After hearing her response, Chang Baikong furrowed his brows slightly. Shao Yang, however, spoke haughtily, "Miss Shui, my master is a Fifth-Rank Artifact Refiner from the Refining Sect. Meeting him is an honor for your refiner. I insist that you bring him here at once."

Seeing Shao Yang’s arrogance, Shui Ziyan’s face turned completely cold. As the eldest granddaughter of the Shui Family’s Family Head, she was not one to be easily intimidated. Although the Refining Sect held a special status in the Earth Profound Realm, the Shui Family, as a Fourth-Rank Sect, was not about to be suppressed by a mere disciple of the Refining Sect.

Noticing Shui Ziyan’s changed demeanor, Chang Baikong laughed and said, "Girl Shui, pay no mind to my disciple’s words. He has always been arrogant by nature—what can I say, he’s already a Third-Rank Artifact Refiner at such a young age. Shui girl, you don’t have a suitable partner yet, do you? I think my disciple would be a good match. Perhaps I’ll bring it up with your grandfather during my next visit to the Shui Family."

Shui Ziyan hadn’t expected Shao Yang, who appeared to be just over twenty, to already be a Third-Rank Artifact Refiner. However, upon hearing the latter half of Chang Baikong’s suggestion, her slender brows furrowed. It was at this moment that Xia Qianqian, the granddaughter of Tianyao City’s Old City Lord, arrived and wrapped her arm around Shui Ziyan’s. She said playfully, "Sister Shui, why didn’t you inform me about the storage rings ahead of time? I almost didn’t bring enough Spirit Stones!"

Clearly, Xia Qianqian was quite familiar with Shui Ziyan.

"Kid, why didn’t you let me have that storage ring earlier?" Chang Baikong asked casually when he saw Xia Qianqian.

Having grown up pampered, Xia Qianqian’s personality was cheerful and bold. Without hesitation, she replied, "Old man, just because you told me to give it up doesn’t mean I must listen to you!"

"Show some respect to my master! Do you know who he is? My master is Chang Baikong of the Refining Sect!" Shao Yang snapped arrogantly, his gaze flickering between Shui Ziyan and Xia Qianqian.

Recognizing the name, Xia Qianqian remarked casually, "So you’re the old man from the Refining Sect who comprehended the Space Law. Honestly, the storage rings you refine are subpar—this one I won in the auction is much better."

Chang Baikong could only laugh bitterly upon hearing Xia Qianqian’s words. Waving his hand, he said, "Enough. Shui girl, since the refiner does not wish to meet others, I won’t trouble you further."

He then turned to Xia Qianqian and added, "Young lady, I’m an old acquaintance of your grandfather. I believe we’ll meet again soon." With that, Chang Baikong led his disciple Shao Yang out of the Ziyun Auction House.

"Sister Shui, what’s with that old man acting so smug? Anyway, Sister Shui, could you introduce me to the person who crafted this storage ring?" Xia Qianqian asked playfully, clinging to Shui Ziyan’s arm.

"Qianqian, what’s the point of meeting an Artifact Refiner? Besides, the person who made this ring is an eccentric old man. Would you still want to meet him?" Shui Ziyan said with a smile.

Xia Qianqian thought for a moment and replied, "Then maybe not. Alright, Sister Shui, I’ll be on my way. Next time there’s something good, you must notify me first!" With that, Xia Qianqian left the Ziyun Auction House.

When Shui Ziyan returned to the VIP room again, Yang Qingshan was already there accompanying Ye Chenfeng. Shui Ziyan asked, "Old Yang, have you handed over the Spirit Stones to this gentleman yet?"

Yang Qingshan replied, "Miss, I was just about to discuss this matter with the gentleman."

Shui Ziyan nodded and explained, "Sir, according to the rules of our Ziyun Auction House, we take a commission from every item auctioned. Since your storage ring fetched fifty thousand High Grade Spirit Stones, we would typically take two thousand High Grade Spirit Stones. However, as I hope for a long-term collaboration with you, I’ve decided to offer a discount. We’ll only deduct one thousand High Grade Spirit Stones this time."

Shui Ziyan glanced at Yang Qingshan, who then activated his storage ring, causing a tall pile of black Spirit Stones to appear before Ye Chenfeng. Ye Chenfeng didn’t argue over the commission, as it was standard practice. Without the Ziyun Auction House, it was unlikely his defective storage ring would have fetched such a high price.

Ye Chenfeng casually stored the four thousand nine hundred High Grade Spirit Stones into his storage ring and said, "I’ll likely refine a few more storage rings in the next day or two. When the time comes, I’ll bring them to your Ziyun Auction House for auction."

Leaving those words behind, Ye Chenfeng departed the VIP room. Now equipped with Spirit Stones, he had the funds to purchase Ethereal Stones. If he refined dozens or even hundreds of storage rings, he could earn millions of High Grade Spirit Stones—an exhilarating thought!

The shocking profits from storage rings made Ye Chenfeng’s heart race with excitement. Beyond being a currency, Spirit Stones were also critical cultivation resources. With the fortune he was amassing, Ye Chenfeng would no longer have to worry about Spirit Stones.

After Ye Chenfeng left, Shui Ziyan’s demeanor turned serious, her seductive air disappearing entirely. She remarked, "Old Yang, do you think we could recruit this Artifact Refiner into our Shui Family? If our family had an Artifact Refiner, our influence might rise further."

Yang Qingshan responded, "Miss, Artifact Refiners have always been exceedingly proud. I believe this would be very difficult. Nonetheless, I think it’s worth a try. As long as we don’t go too far, I don’t think the gentleman would take offense."

"Alright!" Shui Ziyan nodded, adding, "Old Yang, send someone to investigate who has purchased Ethereal Stones recently in Tianyao City. I have a feeling this gentleman is extraordinary, but I can’t quite pinpoint why."

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