FVN Chapter 172 Yoshiko Descends
Chapter 172 Yoshiko Descends
Suddenly, while Lucian was lost in his own thoughts, the kitchen door opened, and Duan Mu walked out, carrying a black tray, with a glass of water on top of it.
"Here is your glass of water, Senior." Duan Mu lightly placed the glass of water before Lucian, who accepted it with a nod.
As Duan Mu returned to his table, Lucian closed his eyes and took a sip. The cool, refreshing liquid soothed his mouth and throat.
The water was nothing special — just regular filtered water. But then again, Lucian never expected Duan Mu to bring Mana Water in the first place.
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Meanwhile, back at the Dragon Phoenix Auction House, the Grade 1 Mana Recover Potion had already been sold for 1,000 Gold Coins to an old man, while the next item, the Novice-Grade Low-Quality Swift Wind Boots, had reached the final stages of the bidding process. Fewer people were bidding for it after the price reached 1,550.
Novice Grade Artifacts were usually sold in Gold Coins. A price of 1,000 Gold Coins was already too much, let alone 1,550 Gold Coins. Soon, when someone made an offer of 1,600 Gold Coins, the four people, who were previously bidding for it, shook their heads and opted out of continuing to bid.Nôv(el)B\\jnn
Seeing this, Meng Ruo looked around and smilingly said, "1,600 Gold Coins going once..."
"1,600 Gold Coins going twice..."
"Sold to the young man in overalls."
The young man, who had been previously nervous, let out a breath of relief. He had been close to giving up many times, but luckily, he continued bidding.
After the young man paid for the Swift Wind Boots and received them from an attendant, Meng Ruo flashed a beautiful smile, captivating many in the venue.
"Esteemed Guests, before we continue with the auction, Branch Leader Yoshiko would like to make an important announcement."
"What? Branch Leader Yoshiko has an important announcement. The new Branch Leader that just transferred?"
"Has this ever happened before?"
"I don't think so."
As the people voiced their thoughts aloud, all eyes turned toward the topmost balcony where Yoshiko's office was located. Suddenly, as if waiting for that exact moment, Yoshiko opened the balcony door and stepped off the balcony. As her figure fell, her wings unfurled, slowing her descent.
A few moments later, as her feet touched the ground, the entire venue fell silent.
With a faint smile, Yoshiko curtsied and, while amplifying her voice with Mana, said, "Esteemed Guests, thank you all for coming to this week's auction. As Meng Ruo mentioned, I have a special announcement to make. I'll keep it short, the sponsor for today's intermission is none other than the prestigious Dragon's Feast Restaurant."
In an instant, the Mages in the venue all went into an uproar, even the guards and attendants were smiling from ear to ear.
If the Mage Rank Requirement to eat the Siren's Melody Poached Egg was already so high, taking into account Lucian's shameless and greedy personality, they surmised the dish would be outrageously priced.
Gulping nervously, Peng Ting raised his hand.
"Go on." Yoshiko smiled and nodded at him, indicating for him to speak.
"Branch Leader, what is the price of the dish?" Peng Ting asked what many of the other Mages wanted to know but were too afraid to ask for several reasons. Yoshiko was a Mana Soul Realm Mage. They did not want to offend her and mostly, they were too scared to hear the price of the dish.
Even Meng Ruo turned to look at Yoshiko. She had obviously heard about the wondrous Garlic Butter and Herb Popcorn. Depending on the price of the SIren's Melody Poached Egg, she wanted to buy it.
Faced with their stares, Yoshiko lightly smiled as she replied, "It's only five Low-Grade Mana Stones."
After she spoke, the guests, guards, attendant, and Meng Ruo stiffened on the spot.
What were 5 Low-Grade Mana Stones? It was a sum of money that they did not dare rashly use. Only during dire times would they reluctantly take them out of their Spatial Rings.
On the other hand, Yoshiko continued smiling while waiting for them to compose themselves.
In the VVVIP Room, Lily was huffing as she looked at the silent and shocked Mages with narrowed eyes.
"Humph! After you smell Big Brother Lucian's food, you'll understand that the price is cheap!"
The others in the room nodded at her words. 5 Low-Grade Mana Stones were expensive for food, but after a slight perspective change, as Lily said, the price was cheap.
For now, their reactions were what they had expected.
"WHAT? Only five? ... Since when did food get sold in Mana Stones?" Peng Ting finally reacted after a while, but due to the silent venue, it was heard by everyone, bringing them back to their senses.
With a smile, Yoshiko glanced at everyone on the first floor. "Do you all think the Siren's Melody Poached Egg is as expensive as Butler Peng Ting makes it out to be?"
'What is that supposed to mean...?' Peng Ting subtly frowned, suddenly feeling like he was being used.
As for the guests, guards, attendants, and Meng Ruo, they heavily nodded their heads.
Still, with the same smile, Yoshiko glanced back at Peng Ting and asked, "Butler Peng Ting, when you were at the Tendon Tempering Realm did you buy any Mana Enhancing Potions and Tendon Tempering Portions?"
Hearing this, Peng Ting stiffened. His weak talent had always been a sore spot. Now that it was revealed in front of more than 5,000 people, he felt a small amount of hatred ignite within him: however, his years as a butler, abused by his young master kicked in, washing away the hatred before it could appear on his face.
Peng Ting sighed. 'Today, just isn't my day. First the vendor, then that equally shameless young man, now this...'
He wondered what he did to deserve this.