Chapter 1515 - 822: Formidable (2)
The old servant beside Chen Ran snorted coldly, threw a punch to block the opponent, and said coolly, "Since when did the leader of the Jade Mercenary Corps start doing bandit business?"
"Hmph, so it was Chen Pu from the Chen Family, I was wondering who it was." Bi Zhongtian was slightly surprised, seemingly not expecting it to be Chen Pu.
Upon hearing it was Bi Zhongtian, the crowd started discussing: "He’s one of the top ten experts in the city."
"So it’s Bi Zhongtian, who is that old servant?"
"Are you looking for death? This old servant is not an ordinary person, but one of the top ten experts in the city. He just gave up his identity to join the Chen Family. In the Chen Family, his status is second only to the Family Head."
Listening to the discussions around, Lin Feng realized that both this old servant and Bi Zhongtian were renowned experts in the city.
Bi Zhongtian gazed at the Da Luo Silver Crystal, his eyes gleaming with greed. He initially intended to take advantage of the chaos to act and then flee, as others would not recognize him for a while. Unexpectedly, he encountered Chen Pu; it was truly unlucky.
"I just came to take a look at this piece of Da Luo Silver Crystal. Vendor, sell it to me. I offer a Top Grade Spiritual Artifact and a thousand Spirit Stones, this price is not low." Bi Zhongtian said indifferently.
"Our Chen Family adds five hundred more Spirit Stones." Chen Ran said flatly.
"Our Qin Family also adds five hundred more." Qin Ya said calmly.
At this moment, a wealth contest among the three families had begun. It was known that Bi Zhongtian, although one of the top ten experts in the city, might not be able to offer much.
However, the Da Luo Silver Crystal had a fatal attraction to several people.
The vendor watched their wealth contest, feeling extremely excited inside.
These were large amounts of Spirit Stones indeed.
Chen Ran looked coldly at Qin Ya. In terms of wealth competition, the Chen Family was really no match for the Qin Family, as the Qin Family was the richest in the city.
At this moment, a powerful aura appeared, filling Chen Ran with joy, for this aura belonged to his grandfather, who was also the Family Head of the Chen Family.
From a distance, the Chen Family Head looked like a kind old man, but he exuded a hint of authority, with a slight smile on his face, descending from the sky.
He glanced at everyone, and also looked at the Da Luo Silver Crystal on the stall, nodding slightly, eyes showing a trace of greed.
"Grandfather, you’ve arrived." Chen Ran said respectfully.
"Well done." The Chen Family Head praised, then looked at Qin Ya and Bi Zhongtian with a hint of amusement on his face.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we, the Chen Family, are determined to get this piece of Da Luo Silver Crystal. Why not make way for us?" The Chen Family Head spoke lightly, but his words carried an undeniable authority.
Facing the Chen Family Head, both Bi Zhongtian and Qin Ya looked extremely uncomfortable. Once the Chen Family Head appeared, he did not care for rules as he was already a top figure in Giant Sea City, capable of setting the rules.
"Since the Chen Family Head wants it, Zhongtian naturally dares not compete." Feeling the Chen Family Head’s gaze, Bi Zhongtian immediately said, beads of sweat forming on his forehead, knowing that the Chen Family Head could kill him with ease.
Chen Qi nodded in satisfaction at Bi Zhongtian’s sensibility.
Qin Ya then said calmly, "Grandfather Chen, I have already informed my father about this matter. How about waiting until my father arrives before continuing the negotiation?"
Hearing that Qin Ya had informed the Qin Family Head, Chen Qi glanced at Qin Ya, a slight smile forming on his lips, and said, "I don’t think that’s necessary," as he reached for the Da Luo Silver Crystal, determined to obtain it.
At this moment, a sound of a zither rang out, "Old Chen, don’t move."
An invisible Sword Qi suddenly attacked Chen Qi; if Chen Qi wanted to take the Da Luo Silver Crystal, he would certainly be hit by this Sword Qi. Chen Qi snorted coldly, retreated to avoid the attack, and looked at the approaching figure in the distance.
A middle-aged man approached from afar, holding a zither in his arms. It was evident from his attire that he was the current Head of the Qin Family, Qin Mingyue’s father, Qin Sect.
Qin Sect smiled faintly at Chen Qi and said, "Chen Family Head, why the hurry? I haven’t even arrived yet."
Chen Qi snorted coldly, knowing that if he had been a step faster, he would have secured the item, and even if Qin Sect arrived, it would have been of no use.
Chen Ran’s face turned livid, as what seemed like a sure thing was actually thwarted by the opponent calling for someone.
Lin Feng quietly observed the situation’s development, seeing it as a good opportunity to understand Giant Sea City better.
Qin Ya showed a trace of relief, grateful that Qin Sect finally made it at the last step, securing their position.
"What does the Chen Family Head think?" Qin Sect asked with a smile.
Chen Qi glanced at Qin Sect and said apathetically, "Qin Sect, be aware that news spreads quickly. If the other two arrive, things will get difficult. Why not split it in half?"
Qin Sect pondered for a moment and said, "The Chen Family Head’s suggestion is just what I had in mind."
With that, Qin Sect sent out a Sword Qi towards the Da Luo Silver Crystal, splitting it in half. Chen Qi immediately took one piece, feeling slightly annoyed, but the power contained within the Da Luo Silver Crystal brought him some satisfaction.
In this way, the family might even obtain an additional Treasure Weapon, Chen Qi thought to himself.
Meanwhile, Qin Ya was negotiating the vendor’s reward, and upon seeing this, Lin Feng turned and walked away, continuing to look at the nearby items, still having some thoughts about the Da Luo Silver Crystal.
Hua Shengmi naturally sensed something, attributing it to bad luck. Otherwise, he would have already taken action.
"Wait a minute, Ye Feng, look at the stall to your left, that blue stone." Hua Shengmi spoke again, eyes glinting with excitement.
"What’s the matter?" Lin Feng looked at the stone, finding it ordinary, mundane like any other stone.
"What do you know? This item is even more precious than your Ocean Stabilizing Pearl. The Endless Sea truly lives up to its name, producing even this." Hua Shengmi said,
Upon hearing that it was more precious than the Ocean Stabilizing Pearl, Lin Feng picked up the stone and asked the vendor, "How much for this stone?"
"This stone I picked up by the seaside; it’s far tougher than ordinary stones. I think it contains some Mysterious Iron, a flat price, ten Spirit Stones." The vendor said lazily.
Lin Feng nodded and directly handed over ten Spirit Stones.
Just as Lin Feng was about to leave, a gentle voice called out, "Wait."
Upon hearing the voice, Lin Feng instantly recognized it as Qin Ya’s, a feeling of dread striking his heart, fearing she had recognized the item.
Hua Shengmi was equally puzzled, saying, "Strange, the divine item has hidden all its brilliance, how could she see it, it defies reason."
Lin Feng turned around, seeing the snow-white dressed, elegant as a chrysanthemum, Miss Qin Ya. Qin Ya, with a slight blush, said, "Friend, may I see that blue stone you just purchased?"
The surrounding crowd was already attracted by Qin Ya’s words, watching Lin Feng closely.
Lin Feng thought to himself that she had indeed taken a liking to the stone.
Although Hua Shengmi hadn’t yet told him what the stone was, Lin Feng could not hand it over easily. His expression shifted, and he responded calmly, "Miss Qin, are you really so concerned about everything? Do I need to inform the Qin Family about everything I purchase?"
Lin Feng’s unequivocal words sparked a hint of anger in Qin Ya’s face, as no one had ever spoken to her in such a manner.
"A cold voice then said, "The Qin Family has always been this domineering,"
Qin Ya looked towards the speaker, it was the same Chen Ran who had previously competed with her for the item.
Chen Ran sneered at Qin Ya, his eyes bearing a mocking smile, and said calmly, "Could it be that Miss Qin Ya has discovered something else, comparable to the Da Luo Silver Crystal?" His eyes harbored a few hints of sarcasm.