The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

78: Chapter 78 Wooden Carved Jade RabbitHow would I know who the other party is!

Wen Yiluo’s question left Jiang Chen helpless.

”I don’t know.”

However, Jiang Chen still spoke to the beauty, explaining that he had been busy all day, and afterwards he still had to accompany this Young Miss to an auction. How could he have time to find out who was attending the auction?

On the auction stage, Mu Yao looked at the crowd with a smile.

”Thank you all for attending this auction. Today’s auction concludes here. Please exit in an orderly fashion. The next auction will be announced separately.”

As her voice fell, the clamor in the hall gradually subsided. The Cultivators reluctantly rose, gathering in twos and threes as they walked out, still heatedly discussing the condensing gold pill that sold for an exorbitant price of 800,000, and the mysterious owner of earth character box number ten.

The man in the fitted attire clutched the Storage Pouch in his arms. Inside was the Thousand Layer Overlapping Waves Palm Martial Skill he had just acquired, but at this moment, he felt no joy, only the 800,000 weighing on his heart like a huge mountain.

He lowered his head, deliberately avoiding others’ gazes, and hurried out of the auction house, fearing that someone would recognize him as having bid against the person in earth character box number ten.

On the auction stage, Mu Yao was methodically directing the maids to clean up. Her gaze inadvertently swept towards earth character box number ten, and a hint of curiosity flickered in her eyes.

Someone who could casually spend 800,000 Spirit Stones was certainly no ordinary person.

Inside heaven character box number one, Wen Yiluo was still gasping at the 800,000 price. Her slender finger tapped the table, her tone carrying a hint of reproach:

”You, as the person in charge of Qingyun Pavilion, don’t even know who bought the condensing gold pill. If word gets out, people will surely laugh their heads off.”

Jiang Chen put down the Jade Cup in his hand, his fingertips caressing the patterns on the cup wall, a faint smile playing on his lips:

”Qingyun Market is full of hidden talents. Anonymous bidding is the rule. Knowing too much only brings trouble.”

After speaking, he looked at Wen Yiluo again and said:

”You are also a person in charge of this Qingyun Pavilion. Since you don’t know, isn’t it normal that I don’t know? You are from Ten Thousand Treasures Tower, after all.”

Jiang Chen clicked his tongue, his teasing tone evident.

”You...”

Provoked by Jiang Chen, Wen Yiluo felt even more frustrated.

”Alright, this auction was a success. You must have made a lot, right?”

Seeing Wen Yiluo’s expression, Jiang Chen finally brought up the main topic.

Hearing about the profits, Wen Yiluo’s eyes immediately lit up. This was her collaboration with Jiang Chen, and today’s event was enough for her to earn a considerable amount.

Not long after, Mu Yao entered the private room.

”Clan Chief, Miss Wen.”

Mu Yao saluted the two of them.

”Tell me, how many Spirit Stones were collected in total this time?”

Jiang Chen went straight to the point.

Mu Yao looked up, her eyes still holding the afterglow of hosting the auction, a proper smile gracing her lips, and respectfully presented a glistening storage ring with both hands:

”Clan Chief, Miss Wen, all proceeds from this auction have been tallied. After deducting various expenses such as venue and manpower, the net income is a total of 2.9 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.”

Two point nine million!

Wen Yiluo suddenly stood up, her beautiful face filled with shock, her breathing quickening slightly.

She had originally thought that a million income from this auction would be the limit, but she never expected it to nearly triple. Thirty percent profit would be 810,000, a figure that would overshadow any auction at Ten Thousand Treasures Tower except for the headquarters.

She subconsciously looked at Jiang Chen, only to see him looking calm, as if he had long anticipated it.

Jiang Chen took the storage ring, and with a sweep of his Divine Thought, saw that the Spirit Stones inside were neatly arranged by category, the number exact.

His fingertips gently caressed the ring’s surface. He looked up at Mu Yao, his tone carrying a hint of approval:

”Not bad, it’s 400,000 more than I estimated. Since that’s the case, you’ve made a great contribution. These 50,000 Spirit Stones will be your reward.”

After Jiang Chen finished speaking, he separated 50,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones and handed them to Mu Yao.

”Thank you, Clan Chief.”

Mu Yao bowed in gratitude, but there wasn’t much surprise in her eyes, as if all of this was within expectations.

”The condensing gold pill sold for an exorbitant price of 800,000, far exceeding the market price, which was an unexpected delight.”

Wen Yiluo had also recovered her senses by now, suppressing the shock in her heart. She walked over to Mu Yao, scrutinizing her from head to toe, her tone complex:

”Mu Yao, you have quite the ability to make an auction so successful.”

Mu Yao smiled and nodded:

”Miss Wen, you flatter me. I merely did my duty. Qingyun Pavilion has a profound foundation, and with the Clan Chief’s strategic planning, I merely followed the trend.”

These words praised Jiang Chen without diminishing Qingyun Pavilion, leaving Wen Yiluo speechless. She could only huff unhappily and turn to Jiang Chen:

”Since the accounts are settled, my thirty percent profit...”

”Naturally, you won’t be shortchanged.”

Jiang Chen interrupted her, flicking his finger, and a small storage ring flew towards Wen Yiluo.

”870,000 Low-Grade Spirit Stones, not a single one short. Would you like to count them?”

Wen Yiluo caught it, and after her Divine Thought confirmed the correct amount, a smile reappeared on her face, her eyes curving.

”Clan Leader Jiang is indeed straightforward. It’s a pleasure to work with you.”

”Pleasure to work with you.”

Jiang Chen said indifferently.

”Alright then, since the auction is over, I won’t stay here. I’ll leave first.”

Wen Yiluo finished speaking and left the private room with Uncle Ying.

Jiang Chen looked out the window again. By now, the entire auction house was empty.

Standing up, Jiang Chen walked out of Qingyun Pavilion.

The night was still young as the lamps were lit.

Jiang Chen walked through Qingyun Market. The streets on both sides were brightly lit. He hadn’t properly seen the market since it was built.

These bright lights were not ordinary candles, but Luminous Stones refined by Artifact Refiners. Just one Low-Grade Spirit Stone could sustain them for decades without extinguishing.

Although the lights were bright, the streets were not empty. Occasionally, there were Hunters returning from the Great Wilderness.

The Hunters returning with their spoils were all in high spirits, heading directly to the sales counter to exchange their acquired goods for Spirit Stones.

In front of a small stall, Jiang Chen saw small wooden carvings displayed.

The stall owner was a little girl with Twin Buns, about eleven or twelve years old, standing on her tiptoes to place a wooden carved Jade Rabbit in the most prominent position.

The Jade Rabbit was exquisitely carved, with a pure white body and long drooping ears. It held a round moon in its arms. The moon’s wick was made from soft Moonstone, and with a gentle twist, it emitted a warm glow.

Jiang Chen stopped, a smile spreading across his eyes.

Thinking of his younger sister, she would probably like these fluffy, shiny little things. This Jade Rabbit would likely be right up her alley.

”Little girl, how much is this wooden carving?”

He crouched down, his fingertips gently stroking the Jade Rabbit’s ear. The wood was warm and smooth, and the carving was quite detailed.

The little girl looked up. Seeing that he was well-dressed but not arrogant in the slightest, she quickly said in a clear voice:

”Big brother, this Jade Rabbit lamp costs thirty Low-Grade Spirit Stones! My daddy carved it himself. If you light it at night, it can stay bright all night long!”