Qin Yuan had no idea what it was either. A layer of mineral grit encased its exterior tightly, leaving only a single exposed patch. Even after buying it, he would have to carefully clean away the surrounding grit before he could see what lay inside.
Of course, if he could think of that, how could the owner behind the scenes not have? The grit had probably clung to it for so long that it had become part of the object, making it difficult to remove.
Just as Qin Yuan hesitated, a voice praised him from behind. "You have a fine eye, Mr. Qin. In that case, put the cost of this ore on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's account."
Qin Yuan turned to see Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo walking toward him.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the shareholders behind the auction house. Upon learning that Qin Yuan had returned, Ning Fengzhi had naturally come to meet him at the first opportunity.
"Sect Master Ning, Senior Bone Douluo, it's been a while." Qin Yuan cupped his hands in a slight bow.
It was only a hundred gold soul coins. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect certainly had no shortage of money.
The shopkeeper knew how to handle himself. Holding the stone in both hands, he presented it to Qin Yuan. "I never realized you were Mr. Qin. Forgive my discourtesy. Since Sect Master Ning has spoken, please accept this piece of ore."
A mere hundred gold soul coins hardly counted as a debt of gratitude, so Qin Yuan accepted without fuss.
The shopkeeper added, "Mr. Qin, according to the Trade Association's appraiser, the outer layer of mineral grit can be removed with a sufficiently pure flame. As for whether what lies inside is good or