She didn't know Zheng Li was putting on an act. Otherwise, how could he have fooled the etiquette attendant?
Whoever handled the sale of the Spirit-Devouring Fierce Blade would receive a one-percent commission.
Even at its lowest, the blade's price far exceeded that of an ordinary engraving knife. There was no way the attendant wouldn't be tempted by a one-percent cut.
But from the look of things, Zheng Li was about to let her down.
A trace of disappointment appeared in the attendant's eyes, but she maintained her smile and said respectfully, "Our Starlight Auction House hopes the blade's owner will have a light-attribute Martial Soul. That makes it much harder for the blade to turn on its owner. We also guarantee that it won't do so as long as you don't channel Soul Power into it. So it would make a fine collectible, too."
"I've heard my teacher talk about the Spirit-Devouring Engraving Knife. I know its details. You make it sound easy."
Zheng Li acted as though he'd just realized something and shook his head.
The attendant gave an awkward laugh but didn't reply. It seemed she'd lost her chance completely. A one-percent commission...
She sighed inwardly. Still, she wasn't too disappointed. She hadn't expected to sell the knife in the first place.
Just then, a golden light suddenly shone across his face, carrying a hint of warmth.
It came from Zheng Li's right hand. With the golden light enveloping it, he reached out and took hold of the Spirit-Devouring Fierce Blade's handle. At the same time, he said regretfully, "What a coincidence. I have a light-attribute Martial Soul, though it's an auxiliary type... The Spirit-Devouring Engraving Knife may be a Ranking Engraving Knife, but its vicious reputation is too great. Even with a light-attribute Martial Soul, I