"Heh, that's why I said people who know their stuff can still find good things in a place like this!" Han Shuo said with a laugh.
"Come on, help me find some more bargains. I think you're exactly the sort who knows his stuff!" Sophie looked delighted. She grabbed the hem of Han Shuo's clothes and pulled him toward the bustling crowds.
Han Shuo could only resign himself. He thought Sophie had originally promised to entertain him properly as his host, yet now he had ended up accompanying her as she wandered aimlessly around. It seemed a woman's words really could not all be trusted.
Seeing how enthusiastic Sophie was, Han Shuo did not spoil her fun. He accompanied her through the crowds around the stalls and, using his precise perception of materials, found several more good things suited to her.
"Han, you're amazing! How do you know so much?" Sophie asked excitedly, clutching a crudely made jade bracelet.
Han Shuo had helped Sophie select the jade bracelet as well. After putting it on, she sensed that it could relieve fatigue. Once she had listened to Han Shuo explain all its effects, Sophie truly admired him from the bottom of her heart.
"That should do. It's already afternoon. Let's go look around the auction too," Han Shuo suggested, smiling at Sophie.
"There's nothing fun about that place. We'd have more fun looking for things out here," Sophie replied with a pout, clearly having little liking for the auction venue.
"The Kasi Empire holds this auction once every three years. There must be plenty of interesting people and things inside. Since I've come to the Kasi Empire, it would hardly do not to take a look. As my host, shouldn't you show me some hospitality?" Although there were indeed some good