Standing to one side, An Miaoyin could not help smiling as she watched Ye Xingchen walk out.
She thought that he had finally made a bid this time, and she had forcibly doubled the price as well. As the saying went, failing to return a courtesy was discourteous. Looking at the fellow before her, she felt a little pleased.
Yet after Ye Xingchen reached the raised platform, he glanced at the stone below without a trace of expression on his face, then looked back at Ye Fan. The two walked back in perfect unspoken agreement.
Everyone below the platform stared dumbfounded at the sight, finding it utterly unbelievable.
"What's going on? Why did he just take one look after coming up and then leave? Does he not think much of this stone, or did he deliberately make him offer that price?"
"I reckon he called that price on purpose. It was definitely to get at the Saintess next door. Who is this fellow? He's just too entertaining. I rather like the way he does things!"
"This is hilarious. Look, the Saintess next door seems to have turned as dark as pig liver. I'm dying of laughter! This fellow is incredible, actually daring to tease a Saintess of a faction!"
"Good heavens, good heavens! Looks like something big is bound to happen tonight. This kid has landed himself in serious trouble. The Saintess An Miaoyi next door has a face the color of pig liver!"
Hearing the discussions below, An Miaoyi could not help sighing softly. She glanced back at her maid, then shook her head and sat back down.
"Saintess, we can't swallow this insult! This is going too far. He's playing us for fools!"
At a loss for words, An Miaoyi sighed softly and glanced at what was