Gu Feng gathered his thoughts and said,
"A ten thousand year Gemstone Soul Bone actually turned up at the Heaven Dou Auction House? That really would suit Rongrong."
Ning Rongrong set down the pastry in her hand and asked,
"Brother Qinghe, is that true? It really is a ten thousand year Gemstone Soul Bone?"
The corners of Xue Qinghe's mouth lifted slightly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
"The information is absolutely reliable. And according to the internal records our source sent over, this auction lot came from Uncle Xue Xing's private holdings. Officially, he claims he's clearing out his storerooms, but we haven't yet figured out what he's really after."
At those words, Gu Feng understood at once.
In the original story, the Heaven Dou Grand Auction House had lost an extremely valuable Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, yet Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, who was overseeing state affairs, had never ordered a thorough investigation. So that was why.
Prince Xue Xing had always protected Xue Beng at all costs, opposing Xue Qinghe both openly and in secret. The two factions had long since become as incompatible as fire and water.
Since Prince Xue Xing's people had put it up for auction, whether the Soul Bone was lost or recovered meant nothing to Xue Qinghe. In fact, if Xue Xing suffered a heavy loss, Xue Qinghe would be delighted to see it.
Gu Feng sorted out his thoughts and continued,
"Then thank you for the information, Brother Qinghe. Once Rongrong and I return to the sect, we'll ask Uncle Ning to prepare more Gold Soul Coins so we can secure this Soul Bone."
Xue Qinghe waved a hand.
"We're family. There's no need to be so polite. Once the auction house receives it, I'll send someone to notify you