"Good evening, everyone. I'm Huai'an, the proprietor of Wangshu Inn.
"Our Wangshu Inn was originally just a place that provided lodging and meals. We've never held an auction or anything of the sort.
"But as it happens, several of Liyue's major commerce guilds gathered here today.
"They noticed that we had a particularly large number of guests, including many famous figures.
"So they told me they wanted to offer some precious treasures.
"They hoped I could provide a venue for an auction to liven things up for everyone.
"Naturally, I couldn't turn down such a good thing, and I even had the cheek to serve as the host. I hope you won't mind."
The proprietor, Huai'an, opened with a long string of pleasantries, leaving everyone bored enough to urge him to get started before the food went cold.
After all, they didn't care why an auction was being held. They were here for the spectacle.
"Haha, all right. Let's bring out our first item, the Brilliant Diamond Slivers provided by the Jinhua Commerce Guild.
"As everyone knows, when Vision holders break through their current limits, they must find elemental materials corresponding to their Visions.
"These Brilliant Diamond Slivers, however, work with all seven elements. They're exceptionally rare materials.
"I imagine quite a few Vision holders here might need them, so I'll say no more. The starting bid is one hundred thousand Mora. You may begin bidding!"
Huai'an, the proprietor of Wangshu Inn, had a staff member bring up a small box. When its lid was lifted, it revealed a total of six golden, irregularly shaped rough diamonds.
"Oh, the Jinhua Commerce Guild seems quite generous, setting the starting bid so low."
"It's just for show. There's always demand for universal materials like these, so the final price won't be low.