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Chapter 43: Do You Want to Compete with Me in Wealth?:
At this moment, a mischievous smile appeared on Ling Kong's lips.
As the protagonist, Xia Yuran's chosen sword furnace was certainly not empty!
Even if it cost 20,000 spirit stones, it would still be profitable as long as it wasn't empty!
Not to mention, 20,000, even 200,000, would be worth it!
Jiang Ruoxi's expression became a bit strange.
Was this what Ling Kong meant by letting Xia Yuran help them choose?
This wasn't Xia Yuran helping them choose; it was clearly taking it from her, right?
No, strictly speaking, it wasn't taking it.
After all, Ling Kong did offer a higher price. This was more like... the one who offers more gets it?
In the Blind Sword Pavilion, or rather, in front of the money-grubbing Qian Piaopiao, there was an unspoken rule! To her, whoever paid more was the one she sided with. In any matter, this was her way!
And now, Ling Kong was offering more. So, the sword furnace would naturally go to him!
"20,000 spirit stones? Ling Kong, you said it! Pay up, and I'll open it for you!" Qian Piaopiao's face lit up with an enthusiastic smile.
"Wait, Sect Master!" Xia Yuran quickly called out.
"What? Xia Yuran, do you want to raise the bid?" Qian Piaopiao's eyes sparkled.
This was the first time!
It wasn't often that disciples would choose the same sword furnace and raise the bid! This was easy money! It was indirectly an auction—whoever bid higher would get it!
"No..." Xia Yuran shook her head. She certainly wasn't going to raise the bid; she didn't have much money. She came from a family, but compared to the families of many disciples in the sect, hers was relatively average.
Xia Yuran turned her gaze to Ling Kong and coldly said, "Ling Kong, what do you mean? I saw it first!"
"Just because you saw it first, it's yours? Haven't you learned?" Ling Kong smiled faintly. "I saw all the sword furnaces when I walked in. Does that mean they're all mine?"
"You..." Xia Yuran was speechless.
"Damn Ling Kong! You just want to compete with me! You want to oppose me!" She grumbled inwardly.
"Sect Master, what do you say about multiple disciples choosing the same sword furnace?" Ling Kong asked Qian Piaopiao.
"That's simple! Whoever offers more money gets it!" Qian Piaopiao responded directly.
Ling Kong shrugged. "You heard her. The Sect Master said, whoever pays more gets the sword furnace!"
Xia Yuran gritted her teeth in anger. "Ling Kong, you just want to oppose me!"
"I don't care what you think about it. I just know that I want this sword furnace!" Ling Kong smiled. "If you want it, raise your bid! The capable one wins!"
Jiang Ruoxi stayed silent.
Ling Kong's behavior seemed like he was indeed fighting Xia Yuran. But... he had a point. The capable one wins!
"Fine! Ling Kong, remember this!" Xia Yuran glared at Ling Kong. "Sect Master, I bid 25,500 spirit stones!"
Originally, it would only cost 10,000. But with Ling Kong's interference, the price had doubled! 25,500 was already her limit.
"30,000!" Just when Xia Yuran thought Ling Kong wouldn't compete further, his voice rang out again.
"You..." Xia Yuran's face trembled with anger. "Do you have any shame? Are you just trying to mess with me?"
Ling Kong said calmly, "Mess with you? Sorry, I just want this sword furnace!"
"Fine! Ling Kong! You want to compete with me in wealth? I'll take care of you!" Xia Yuran gritted her teeth and said to Qian Piaopiao, "Sect Master, can you wait a moment? I'll be right back!"
"Of course! I'll wait for you to raise your bid!" Qian Piaopiao said with a smile.
"Ling Kong, just wait!" Xia Yuran said harshly to Ling Kong and then turned to leave.
Ling Kong smiled faintly. He could guess that Xia Yuran was going to find reinforcements!
"You're really opposing her, aren't you?" Jiang Ruoxi said quietly.
After she picked it up, he picked it up.
Then, he raised the bid higher.
Initially, she thought Ling Kong was just raising the price a bit. She didn't expect him to continue.
"Opposing her?" Ling Kong smiled. "I'm not opposing her. I just need this sword furnace!"
Ling Kong then turned his gaze to Qian Piaopiao and asked, "Sect Master, my bid isn't a loss, right?"
Of course, Qian Piaopiao knew which sword furnaces were empty and which weren't.
"Ling Kong, are you trying to trick me into revealing information?" Qian Piaopiao glared at Ling Kong. "I tell you, none of these sword furnaces are a loss to open. Do you believe that?"
"I was only referring to this one, not the others!" Ling Kong replied.
"Boy, even though my place is a bit tricky, people come willingly!" Qian Piaopiao said. "As long as you choose, I'll open it. Whether it's empty or not, I don't care!"
"Understood! Sect Master Qian does it for fun, not for money!" Ling Kong laughed.
"Finally, someone who understands me! Money is just a worldly possession!" Qian Piaopiao chuckled.
Ling Kong and Jiang Ruoxi shook their heads. Everyone in the sect knew what kind of person she was.
After a while, Xia Yuran returned with a young man dressed in luxurious robes. His name was Fu Buxing, the eldest young master of the famous Fu family from the imperial capital. In two words: he was rich!
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