Though they all contained rich spiritual energy and were of fine quality, the difference became obvious at a glance when compared side by side.
Calling it a crane standing among chickens would not be an exaggeration.
From that point alone, Su Shi'er had already made his judgment. The true value of the spiritual items on the tray before that person far exceeded the so-called seat borrowing fee collected by Hanhai Auction House.
That boy attendant was merely at the Golden Core stage. He seemed no different from the other attendants present. He definitely was not someone with connections like this obese female cultivator.
If this person were merely close to that boy attendant, even if the attendant showed him some favor, it would amount to no more than giving him extra spiritual fruit and spiritual tea, treating him well.
But... could spiritual items of such quality truly be something that the attendant could command?
Unless... his connection was not with the attendant, but with one of Hanhai Auction House's upper ranks.
But if that were truly the case, obtaining one of the vacant private rooms reserved for this auction would be no difficult matter for him. Why... would he choose one of the most remote rooms, where Rogue Cultivators gathered?
His brows twitched. Already wary, Su Shi'er's thoughts immediately began to race anew.
That inexplicable agitation and unease from earlier had come swiftly and gone swiftly.
Yet he did not dare lower his guard in the slightest. At this moment, everyone looked like someone who might harbor ill intentions toward him.
Whether he came for me or not, I must find a way to test him. If I can uncover even a fraction of his background, it will not be a bad thing for me.
*But... how should I test