The next day, Chen Fan placed the three-star Spirit Treasure-grade sword into his Storage Ring, then left the inn and headed for the Li Family Auction House. As far as dealings went, the Li Family had left him with a fairly good impression.
At this moment, however, only three days remained before the auction. Yet everyone in the Li Family Auction House was frowning as they gathered in the Inner Court hall. The atmosphere was strange, heavy with anger and frustration.
"I truly never expected the Lin Family to be so underhanded. They gained the upper hand, yet still chose to toy with our Li Family. You have all worked hard these past few days!" An elderly man sat at the center of the table. His cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, and his strength was immensely formidable.
"No, Family Head, this matter is only due to my own poor consideration. I actually trusted those rumors!" The head steward's face was full of apology and self-reproach.
"Hmph, it should be said that the Lin Family has gone too far. Do they take our Li Family for easy prey? I'll go snatch their customers away right now." The attendant who had received Chen Fan several days earlier slammed his palm on the table and sprang up from his chair, his face full of indignation.
"Treasure, sit down!" The head steward's expression darkened.
Upon hearing this, the attendant puffed out his cheeks, then said nothing more and obediently sat back down.
The beautiful woman beside them had her delicate brows tightly furrowed. Her slender, fair jade-like hand supported her exquisite chin as though she were pondering something. In the end, she merely shook her head slightly and sighed. "There's no helping it. Head Steward, there is no need for you