More Money Than Sense

Luya Island, underground auction house!!

"Mud Fruit, here we come!"

Carrying all his worldly possessions, Xia Zhiqing entered a gloomy auction house with sparse crowds!

The arrival of Xia Zhiqing and Anna drew quite a bit of attention!

"Natsi the Thunder Bounty Hunter. A remarkable figure has arrived!"

Someone immediately recognized Xia Zhiqing, narrowing his eyes as an inscrutable smile curled at the corner of his lips!

"Hehe, this is going to be entertaining!"

A sinister-looking man let out a chilling laugh!

"I wonder what he came for this time!"

Some speculated about Xia Zhiqing's purpose. A Devil Fruit? Beautiful female slaves? Or finely crafted firearms?

But Xia Zhiqing ignored their stares. He found a seat with Anna and waited for the auction to begin!

After waiting for about fifteen minutes, the auction began!

Xia Zhiqing had thought that, aside from Devil Fruits, nothing else would interest him!

But he had been wrong!

After one round of bidding, the atmosphere had already become quite lively when another item was brought out!

"What we have up for auction now is an artifact from an ancient kingdom. Due to its great age and considerable damage, the price will be slightly discounted!"

"If any bidders are interested, please do not hesitate!!"

After another brief introduction, the auctioneer reluctantly lifted the red cloth covering it and revealed the item!

This auction item was actually a long iron lump about 1.3 meters long and as thick as an adult's arm!

It was covered in rust, with even traces of seaweed and coral on it!

There was nothing remarkable about it, and its value was impossible to see!

At once, the auction house, which had been buzzing moments ago, erupted in snickers!

"Hahaha, your auction house has really gone mad for money! You're even trying to sell trash as treasure!"

"Exactly! I don't believe anyone would have more money than sense and buy that fire poker!"

"No, even as a fire poker, I'd find it too heavy! And it would hurt my hand to hold!"

Listening to the ridicule from the crowd, the auctioneer slowly clenched his fists inside his sleeves!

But what could he do? It was an order from above, and as an employee, he could only obey!

"The starting price is five million Beli. Each bid must increase by no less than five hundred thousand Beli. Everyone, please place your bids!" the auctioneer said through gritted teeth!

Below, it was silent, just as expected!

No one would be stupid enough to spend five million on such an expensive piece of scrap iron!

Seeing the mocking expressions on everyone's faces, the auctioneer could not help but sigh. He knew he would have to pay for this iron lump himself!

But was there really no one who would buy it?

"Five million one hundred thousand. I'll take it!"

Someone spoke, and everyone present turned to look at him!

The one who had spoken was Xia Zhiqing!

"Sir, are you serious?" the auctioneer asked in astonishment!

"Why would I be joking?" Xia Zhiqing asked back!

"Good, good, good! Five million one hundred thousand, going once!"

"Five million one hundred thousand, going twice!"

"Sold! This artifact from an ancient kingdom belongs to Gentleman Number Forty-Three!"

Afraid Xia Zhiqing might change his mind, the auctioneer hurriedly finalized the sale!

"Hahaha, I take back what I said. There really are people in this world with more money than sense!"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Having money really lets you do whatever you want!"

Quite a few people looked at Xia Zhiqing as though he were an idiot!

"Hehe, Anna, do you think I have more money than sense?"

Seeing Anna's equally puzzled expression, Xia Zhiqing asked!