"Hmph! I’m fine!"
Tao Yunqing angrily pushed He Sichao aside, stood up, and pointed at Qin Hao furiously: "Ten thousand task points? What kind of international joke is that? You’re just a newbie who’s broke! How could you possibly have that much money?"
Before dealing with Qin Hao, he had already investigated everything.
Qin Hao was a newcomer, only in for a month, with an unspecified status, but by no means a Noble Young Master of the secular world, and he hadn’t undertaken any tasks so far.
From any angle, Qin Hao looked like a struggling newbie.
Yet, he dared to bid ten thousand at the auction?
Tao Yunqing would never believe it.
"Exactly! Qin Hao definitely doesn’t have that much money! I demand a qualification check!"
Seizing the opportunity, He Sichao also stood up and shouted.
"I second the motion!" Following that, Chen Ji and Tao Yunqing’s other subordinates stepped forward one after another.
Instantly, Qin Hao found himself under attack from all sides once again.
Does Qin Hao not have the money?
He Yuqing had considered this situation.
But as her gaze fell on Qin Hao’s right hand finger, all doubts disappeared.
A person wearing a Void Storage Ring couldn’t possibly be without money.
In fact, He Yuqing even regretted slightly that she almost offended such a guest with her earlier actions.
Therefore, this time, her attitude was resolute: "Senior Brother Tao, Senior Sister Chen... please do not disrupt the auction order. We agree to let Senior Brother Qin enter, because naturally, we trust him!"
These words were concise, but the meaning was clear.
You all, stop talking nonsense, Qin Hao is qualified!
"You!"
Tao Yunqing was instantly furious.
He hadn’t expected He Yuqing would side with Qin Hao.
He considered acting out, but judging from He Yuqing’s expression, this woman seemed resolute.
So, threatening might not be effective.
At this moment, Qin Hao extended his hand, flicked his fingers, and the Void Storage Ring on his hand sparkled brilliantly.
"Could you all stop your nonsense? If no one participates, then I’ll take the Mother-Child Bracelet."
With those words, He Yuqing realized it and sweetly smiled: "Is there anyone else who wishes to bid?"
The scene was silent; everyone looked at Tao Yunqing, wanting to see if the young master could make a move.
However, Tao Yunqing did not make a move.
He merely clenched his fist and stood there, gnashing his teeth, feeling unspeakably frustrated.
Soon, He Yuqing spoke loudly: "With no further bids on the Gold and Silver Mother-Child Bracelet, congratulations to Senior Brother Qin for obtaining this item!"
Applause erupted with the announcement.
Amidst the raucous applause, people watched Qin Hao excitedly.
This man bid ten thousand, letting them witness a bidding spectacle!
Behind Qin Hao, Jin Ni’Er and Jin Kui were exhilarated.
Wang Tu also raised his nose: "The boss is awesome! Making these sycophantic dogs show off! Now, they know the consequences, huh?"
Jin Kui mockingly added: "Some people are just cheap! Our boss is low-key, doesn’t want to steal the show, so why force him to?"
Jin Ni’Er also chuckled: "Haha, it seems some people are just pathetically foolish!"
These sarcastic remarks reached Tao Yunqing and his group’s ears, extremely grating.
They all turned red with embarrassment and felt deeply ashamed.
"Next, the second item for auction."
As He Yuqing spoke, the two etiquette ladies appeared again.
This time, three herbs were displayed in the showcase.
Purple Gold Flower, Yellow Flower Amaranth, and Centennial Begonia Seeds; these three herbs are precisely the most expensive materials for the Gathering Essence Pill.
Even more coincidentally, these three herbs are urgently needed by Qin Hao.
"Everyone is likely familiar; these three herbs are essential components for refining the Gathering Essence Pill. Now, let’s begin the bidding with a starting price of one hundred task points!"
With He Yuqing’s announcement, the scene initiated a new round of bidding.
The auction is usually held at fixed intervals.
And herbs are what the auction relies on for survival.
Unsurprisingly, every auction features the materials for the Gathering Essence Pill.
Occasionally, with good fortune, a Gathering Essence Pill may emerge, offered to the bidders.
Despite the frequent sales of Gathering Essence Pills and herbs, the Outer Courtyard disciples are always eager for these precious items.
The bidding clearly reflects this.
In under two minutes, the price for the three herbs reached two thousand points.
This price is already within the normal range for the herbs.
At this moment, the previously silent Tao Yunqing raised his hand and said in a somewhat hoarse voice: "Three thousand!"
Three thousand task points, amounting to one thousand task points per herb.
It could be said that the price was slightly inflated.
Though other disciples wished to purchase them, they weren’t willing to be the fool, and they knew Tao Yunqing’s current mood was volatile; if they bid, they might face trouble later.
Hence, most people remained silent, opting not to make a move.
Tao Yunqing saw this and nodded with satisfaction.
After holding back for so long, he could finally let off some steam.
His main purpose for coming to the auction for these herbs was to assert his presence.
Otherwise, if things continued like this, his reputation might become infamous.
However, just then, a voice rang out: "I’ll offer five thousand."
Hearing that voice, Tao Yunqing’s body stiffened.
Then he suddenly spun around, shouting angrily: "Qin Hao! What do you mean by this!"
Shouldn’t have, couldn’t have, just as he was about to succeed, Qin Hao unexpectedly bid again.
This guy, is he planning to clash with me again?
Qin Hao rolled his eyes, "Just buying herbs, huh? Why? Am I not allowed to bid? Or are you unable to play this game?"
That phrase "unable to play this game" deeply wounded Tao Yunqing’s heart.
Not long ago, he too had used a similar tone to ridicule Qin Hao, and now, the latter was returning the phrase to him.
A complete slap in the face!
"You arrogant fool!"
Tao Yunqing trembled with rage, pointing at Qin Hao’s nose and shouting.
He Sichao was also furious: "Are you intent on forcing us into a desperate struggle?"
Facing their questioning and threats, Qin Hao calmly replied: "I’m merely bidding, don’t overthink it. If I truly acted arrogant, you wouldn’t even count as anything."
After pausing, he lightly looked at He Sichao: "Relating to this desperate struggle, I can only say, you aren’t qualified."
With these words, he ceased speaking, quietly observing the stage.
Everyone was secretly startled and inwardly delighted.
Not qualified?
If anyone else said such words to Tao Yunqing and He Sichao, they would be seen as a madman.
But Qin Hao wouldn’t, because earlier, he had decisively handled the two of them.
"This Qin Hao is so domineering! He managed to render He Sichao and Tao Yunqing helpless!"
"Sigh! Look at Qin Hao, then look at myself? There’s no harm without comparison!"
Undoubtedly, after his auction win just now, Qin Hao gained quite a wave of popularity.
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