Aoyao did not know why Xu Jiujiu had suddenly approached him. Perhaps she had come because of the diary too, but he did not care and could not be bothered to dwell on it.
What interested him more was the Starlight Auction House under Xu Jiujiu's control.
"Yes, I'm the one in charge of the Starlight Auction House."
Xu Jiujiu nodded lightly and said softly with a smile, "If there's anything you want, just tell me. I'll keep an eye out for you."
"Since you've offered, Jiujiu, there actually is something I'm interested in."
"Oh?"
Xu Jiujiu turned to look at Aoyao's handsome face, interest flickering across her expression as a thought stirred in her mind.
It seemed... her seemingly rash move had paid off after all. Although she had approached Aoyao in full view of everyone, she had successfully established a connection with him. As long as she used his request as a reason to stay in touch, their relationship would gradually grow closer.
She just wondered what might interest Aoyao...
Ning Tian, sitting nearby, appeared unconcerned, but she had actually been listening closely to their conversation the whole time. Meanwhile, Meng Hongchen, seated beside Xu Jiujiu, was utterly jealous.
"Jiujiu" sure rolled right off your tongue!
Isn't this the first time you two have even met!?
"A Ranking Engraved Knife."
Hmm?
Meng Hongchen froze slightly at Aoyao's words, while Ning Tian instinctively assumed he was asking about a Ranking Engraved Knife for her.
After all, Ranking Engraved Knives were essentially exclusive to Soul Engineers, and she happened to have already become a Level 2 Soul Engineer.
"If I remember correctly, it should be a fairly low-ranked Ranking Engraved Knife."
Xu Jiujiu paused briefly, then looked astonished.
The Starlight Auction House had indeed acquired a Ranking Engraved Knife, and