Oba Pa Was Sold Out

The Jia Lie Family and the Oba Clan had already begun their underhanded moves against Ruyi Zhai, but Jia Lie Bi had never expected the Mittel Auction House to step in and support Ruyi Zhai. This was completely beyond his expectations.

Jia Lie Bi sat in the seat of honor in the main hall, furiously slamming his hand against the armrest as he cursed.

"The Mittel Auction House actually interfered. My entire plan has been thrown into chaos!"

The Mittel Auction House's involvement had obstructed his operation against Ruyi Zhai.

He did not dare offend the Mittel Auction House, and with Ao Ba Pa's personality, the moment he heard that the Mittel Auction House had intervened, he had probably already hidden who knew where.

"Looks like I'll have to find a way to clear myself of any connection to this plan."

A strange smile suddenly appeared on Jia Lie Bi's lips as he muttered in a low voice.

"Ao Ba Pa, go ahead and serve your final purpose. Take the blame for me, hehehe."

Jia Lie Bi secretly sent people to quietly order every shop in his market to return to normal. As for Ao Ba Pa, he was still boycotting Ruyi Zhai, unaware that Jia Lie Bi had already sold him out.

Xiao Ning took the plan Xiao Cheng had given him to find his grandfather and told the First Elder about it.

The First Elder considered it and felt that while the plan was worth trying, there was no guarantee it would truly damage the interests of those two families.

"Let me think over this plan carefully."

Just as the First Elder was thinking, more news arrived.

The Xiao Clan had not expected the Mittel Auction House to openly support Ruyi Zhai either. Judging by the situation, it even seemed as though they were trying to curry favor with it.

The First Elder had not expected the Mittel Auction House to get involved either. He could not help smiling as he looked at his grandson.

"With the Mittel Auction House stepping in, there's no need to carry out this plan. I doubt Jia Lie Bi would offend the Mittel Auction House over Ruyi Zhai, hehe."

Xiao Ning was stunned for a moment before he understood, then smiled and nodded.

"Shop Owner Xiao truly is a fortunate man. I never expected even the Mittel Auction House to support him so strongly."

"Eh! Ning'er, you've reached the Ninth Stage of Dou Qi?"

The First Elder suddenly sensed that the concentration of Dou Qi within Xiao Ning's body had increased considerably. Only then did he realize that Xiao Ning had broken through.

"That's right, I broke through this morning. Just give me a little more time, and I'll become a Dou Zhe."

The First Elder nodded in satisfaction before sending Xiao Ning back to cultivate properly.

Inside Ruyi Zhai, Xiao Cheng also received the news from Payne, who had just come to buy pastries. The Mittel Auction House had spread word that they supported him, which surprised him greatly.

"I never expected Mittel Ya Fei to support me so strongly. Looks like I should give them some benefits. It's time to find a way to cooperate with them—but what should we cooperate on? That's the question."

The pastries in his shop were not suitable for auction. As mentioned before, they were everyday pastries. He needed to develop something like custom-made pastries, or perhaps something more special.

Suddenly, a ding sounded in his mind, and he immediately had a bad feeling.

Sure enough, he saw a new quest.

Side Quest: Please create a special pastry within two days to serve as the shop's signature treasure. I believe in you!

Quest Reward: Host's realm will break through to Dou Zhe Quest Failure: Host will perform Broadcast Gymnastics (System Version) in public

Quest Time: Two days

After reading the details of this Side Quest, Xiao Cheng's face instantly fell.

"I have no problem with the punishment being making me do Broadcast Gymnastics, but what exactly does this System Version part mean? Give me a perfect explanation."

This Broadcast Gymnastics has been improved by this system. It has the effects of strengthening the body and prolonging life, which is why it is the System Version.

"Hehe, what a load of crap. Beat me to death, and I still won't do Broadcast Gymnastics."

He then opened his Personal Panel and began checking it.

Host: Xiao Cheng Identity: Shopkeeper of Ruyi Zhai in Xiao Family Market Shopkeeper Level: Level One Shopkeeper (35/300)

Realm: Ninth Stage of Dou Qi Martial Skill: None Items: None Evaluation: You're only a rookie who has just started out. You could be wiped out by the big shots at any moment. Develop carefully—for the happiness of you, me, and everyone.

Main Quest: Please sell one hundred jin of Honeyed Shortbread (11/100)

Quest Reward: One God-tier Mung Bean Cakes recipe Quest Failure: Will wear the Baby Three-Piece Set for seven days Quest Time: Seven days

Side Quest: Please sell one hundred servings of Peanut Candy (63/100)

Quest Reward: One random pastry recipe Quest Failure: Host will cross-dress for seven days and may not take it off Quest Time: Seven days

Side Quest: Please create a special pastry within two days to serve as the shop's signature treasure. I believe in you!

Quest Reward: Host's realm will break through to Dou Zhe Quest Failure: Host will perform Broadcast Gymnastics (System Version) in public

Quest Time: Two days

After looking over the Personal Panel, his head began to ache.

Three quests? Do you really have to mess with me like this? I just want to sell pastries in peace, you damn system.

"Forget it. Since the Mittel Auction House has stepped in, Jia Lie Bi probably won't be so blind as to target me again. Let's just leave it at that."

As the saying went, there was no third time after the first and second. He would generously let it go this time.

Since he needed to create an innovative new pastry, it had to possess a certain uniqueness while being the sort of thing that could appeal to both commoners and nobles.

He pondered what kind of pastry could meet those requirements.

Suddenly, he seemed to think of something and asked Xiao Dian.

"Xiao Dian, can Ruyi Zhai sell Western-style pastries?"

This system is the God-Tier Pastry System, so it includes all kinds of pastries. This system's principle is to embrace all that is good, discard the dross, and retain the essence.

"Oh yeah, Xiao Dian, I love you to death! In that case, I'll make a Cream Cake. This isn't something people get to eat often—it's something you only eat on birthdays. It would be perfect for auction."

Host, please do not harbor improper thoughts toward Xiao Dian. Otherwise, lightning will be your punishment.

"Hehe, you narcissistic Xiao Dian."

Xiao Cheng then spent one or two thousand Gold Coins with Xiao Dian to purchase the ingredients and tools needed to make a Cream Cake.

He would try making one near closing time and see whether he could successfully produce a Cream Cake.

To be honest, he had eaten Cream Cake for birthdays back on Earth and had watched others make it. It had seemed simple enough, but actually doing it himself was a completely different matter.

Ao Ba Pa was the last to learn that the Mittel Auction House had intervened. He was furious that Jia Lie Bi had not informed him.

"That old bastard actually didn't tell me! He made me perform a one-man show here! Damn Jia Lie Bi, I'm not done with you!"

Because Jia Lie Bi had sold Ao Ba Pa out in advance, Ao Ba Pa had received no news and was still boycotting Ruyi Zhai. Therefore, the Mittel Auction House directly announced that all prices for goods sold by the Mittel Auction House to the Oba Clan would increase by ten percent.

This news made Ao Ba Pa cough up a mouthful of blood. It was simply too ruthless.

Jia Lie Bi and Xiao Zhan also learned of the news.

After Jia Lie Bi found out, he merely smiled and cursed Ao Ba Pa as an idiot in his heart.

Xiao Zhan simply chuckled, smiling without saying a word.

In the original story, Jia Lie Bi and Ao Ba Pa had joined forces against the Xiao Clan, plunging the clan into crisis. Xiao Yan had only saved the Xiao Clan from its predicament by returning in time.

But this time, Jia Lie Bi's betrayal filled Ao Ba Pa with resentment toward him, creating a rift in their relationship.

If Jia Lie Bi wanted to seek cooperation with Ao Ba Pa again, it would probably be very difficult.