The man who spoke wore blue robes, his manner carrying a hint of unquestionable authority. He was none other than Zhang Fengyun.
As he spoke, he placed a thin booklet and banknotes worth two hundred thousand taels before Lan Cai. Without waiting for her answer, he reached out to take the coral blue crystal.
Zhou Muyun frowned and reached out to stop him.
He was determined to obtain this water-aspect rare treasure. How could he simply hand it over to someone else?
Zhang Fengyun raised his eyebrows, looking somewhat surprised, but his hand did not stop. He actually intended to take the coral blue crystal by force.
"There is an order to these things-first come, first served. Besides, Miss Lan Cai has yet to agree. Isn't this behavior rather inappropriate?"
Zhou Muyun curled his hand into a claw, moving to seize Zhang Fengyun's wrist.
Perhaps unwilling to fight, Zhang Fengyun flicked his wrist and withdrew his hand, leaving Zhou Muyun grasping empty air.
"Then let this young lady decide!"
Zhang Fengyun brushed his sleeve, glanced at Zhou Muyun, then turned to Lan Cai and spoke coolly.
Zhou Muyun had no wish to stir up unnecessary trouble. Taking the opening offered, he also looked at Lan Cai.
With both men watching her, Lan Cai found herself in a dilemma.
Zhou Muyun had indeed arrived first, and his offer had pleased her considerably.
But who was Zhang Fengyun? The prodigy of the Heavenly River Sword Manor, one of the central figures at this banquet, and fifth on the rankings. His passing the selection was practically set in stone.
Although Zhou Muyun was also quite capable and had considerable potential, there was still a substantial gap between them.
Seeing this, the people nearby gathered to watch the spectacle.
"Whoa... Who is that fellow?