Auction, Dragon Abyss Boat

By the time the four returned to the inn from the docks outside the city, it was already evening.

Having resolved the matter of going out to sea, they were no longer in the same rush as when they had arrived. Instead, they leisurely wandered through Vast Sea City, picking out clothes and jewelry they liked and sampling the delicacies unique to a coastal city.

However, Shui Yue'er and Yu Hairou both had small appetites. They only took little tastes of the snacks they bought, personally feeding most of them to Jiang Lan and nearly stuffing him full.

When they returned to the inn, the female attendant immediately came forward and handed a letter to Shui Qinghan.

"Lord Soul Master, your companion asked me to pass this letter on to you."

"I understand. Thank you," Shui Qinghan said as she accepted the envelope.

"You're welcome!" the attendant replied with a shy smile.

Shui Qinghan opened the envelope. There were only a few brief lines inside.

"Auntie, what did Mom say?" Shui Yue'er stood on tiptoe, trying to make out the writing on the letter in Shui Qinghan's hand.

"Nothing much. Qingrou said she went to an auction and told us to find her at the auction house once we returned," Shui Qinghan said.

"An auction?!" Shui Yue'er's eyes sparkled. She had never attended one before!

"There's still some time before it begins. Let's go take a look," Shui Qinghan said with a smile.

"Yay!" Shui Yue'er immediately cheered, her beautiful eyes full of anticipation.

"Sister Hairou, are you coming with us, or would you rather stay and rest?" Jiang Lan asked with concern as he watched Yu Hairou frown from time to time.

"I'll come with you," Yu Hairou said with a gentle smile.

Although her newly bought shoes did