That Auction House's Field Master Is Also Named Ning—and Quite Rich!

"Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Wang Wei's tall figure appeared in the doorway as he stepped aside.

Then Xiao Wu followed Wang Wei inside.

A formal smile appeared on Ning Liu's face as he rose from behind the desk.

He did not look at Xiao Wu. Instead, he picked up a document he had prepared beforehand from the side.

The paper was made from high-quality Soul Beast Hide, with several lines written on it in a special ink.

"Little girl, this matter was indeed an oversight on the part of our Auction House."

Ning Liu held the document out to Xiao Wu.

"As previously discussed, this is a voucher for Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coins. At the next auction, you may use this document to directly deduct the corresponding amount."

"What do you think?"

Xiao Wu did not immediately take the document.

Her attention had been instantly drawn to the neatly folded set of Soft Armor on the table.

A silvery-white sheen flowed across it, as though it had been condensed from radiant moonlight.

Those fine, rabbit-fur-like patterns, that lifelike design of a silver rabbit racing toward the moon...

An indescribable sense of familiarity and longing instantly seized her heart.

Her heartbeat involuntarily quickened, thudding loudly in her chest.

This Soft Armor... it felt as though it had been meant to belong to her from the start!

Ning Liu took in Xiao Wu's reaction, the corner of his lips lifting imperceptibly before his expression returned to calm.

He pointed at the Soft Armor on the table.

"Little girl, this is one of the items we have prepared for our next auction."

His voice carried the perfectly measured tone of an introduction.

"This armor is called the Moonlight Spirit Rabbit Soft Armor."

"According to our appraisal, it can withstand a full-force attack from a six-ring Soul Emperor-level Assault System Soul Master."

Ning Liu paused, observing the changes in Xiao Wu's expression.

Xiao Wu's eyes widened even further, and her breathing became somewhat hurried.

She unconsciously took half a step forward, her gaze locked tightly onto the Soft Armor.

Ning Liu continued.

"Of course, good things naturally come at a high price."

"If you want it..."

He did not finish his sentence, but the meaning was already clear.

If she wanted it, she would need enough Gold Soul Coins to bid for it.

Xiao Wu abruptly came back to her senses.

She looked at the Soft Armor on the table, then at the document in Ning Liu's hand.

In the end, she reached out and accepted the voucher worth Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coins, clutching it tightly in her hand.

"How much... will this Soft Armor cost?"

Ning Liu sat back down in his chair and leaned back, his posture casual.

"The starting bid probably won't be lower than One Hundred Thousand Gold Soul Coins."

One Hundred Thousand Gold Soul Coins?!

Xiao Wu was struck as if by lightning, her body swaying.

The faint joy brought by the compensation of Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coins was instantly swept away by that astronomical figure.

One hundred thousand...

What kind of amount was that?

How many carrots would that be worth?!

Seeing the undisguised shock and disappointment on Xiao Wu's face, Ning Liu said no more.

He gave Wang Wei a slight nod.

"The auction is over. See this little girl out."

"See you at the next auction."

Wang Wei acknowledged him and made a welcoming gesture toward Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu turned around in a daze, looking back at the Soft Armor every few steps. In the end, she still followed Wang Wei out of the room.

At the exit of the backstage corridor, the lighting was somewhat dim.

Tang San stood in the shadows, watching Xiao Wu walk out.

Her face was a little pale, and her eyes seemed unfocused.

"Xiao Wu?"

Tang San stepped forward to meet her.

Only then did Xiao Wu seem to notice him. She forced out a smile and handed him the document in her hand.

"Brother, look. That Field Master compensated me with Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coins."

Tang San accepted the document and carefully examined the words and seal on it, confirming that there was no mistake.

Compensation of Ten Thousand Gold Soul Coins was fairly generous.

That Field Master was rather interesting.

But he soon noticed that something was off with Xiao Wu.

"What's wrong? Are you still unhappy?"

"No..."

Xiao Wu shook her head, hesitating to speak.

She bit her lip, but in the end, she could not hold it in any longer.

"Brother, I saw a set of Soft Armor at that Field Master's place!"

A glimmer of light rekindled in her eyes, carrying intense longing.

"It was a silvery-white set of Soft Armor called the Moonlight Spirit Rabbit Soft Armor! It was so beautiful!"

"And that Field Master said it could defend against an attack from a Soul Emperor!"

Defend against an attack from a Soul Emperor?

Tang San's heart stirred.

There was actually armor capable of such defensive power?!

He looked at Xiao Wu's hopeful eyes, and somewhere in his heart softened.

One Hundred Thousand Gold Soul Coins...

The number lingered in his mind.

If he had not auctioned off the Zhuge Crossbow today, he did not even know when he would have gotten One Thousand Gold Soul Coins!

But...

Xiao Wu wanted it.

As long as Xiao Wu wanted it...

Tang San lowered his eyes, hiding the complicated thoughts within them.

No matter how difficult it was, he had to find a way to get it.

"Xiao San, Xiao Wu, let's go!"

Flender's voice came from not far away, interrupting Tang San's thoughts.

Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and the others followed behind him.

"Let's go back first."

Tang San patted Xiao Wu's shoulder and spoke softly.

"Don't worry. Brother will find a way. We'll think it over carefully."

Xiao Wu nodded, but the light in her eyes still dimmed somewhat.

The group left the Auction House and headed toward Shrek Academy.

At the entrance to Shrek Academy.

It was late at night, and several dim yellow lanterns swayed in the wind.

Ning Rongrong and Oscar stood at the entrance, seemingly arguing about something.

When they saw Flender and the others return, the two stopped talking.

Before Ning Rongrong could speak, Ma Hongjun could not help shouting excitedly.

"Rongrong! Let me tell you, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is seriously rich!"

His face was full of excitement as he gestured wildly.

"Today's auction was incredible! Man, Thousand Year spiritual herbs and even Thousand Year Soul Beasts! It was such an eye-opener!"

Ning Rongrong's delicate brows furrowed slightly.

Her face carried the reserved pride and arrogance unique to the young mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"In a city of Suotuo City's level, even if our sect has an Auction House there, it would at most be Grade D."

Her tone was clearly dismissive.

"What truly good things could it possibly have?"

"Hmph, that's not true at all!"

Hearing this, Xiao Wu immediately felt somewhat unconvinced and could not help pursing her lips.

"Rongrong, it's true!"

She paused, recalling that Field Master, then added.

"Also, that Auction House's Field Master is named Ning too! He looks young, but he's quite rich!"

Flender waved his hand, interrupting the children's argument.

"Alright, alright. You've all been tired all day. Go back and rest early."

"There are no other arrangements tonight."

Everyone acknowledged him and went their separate ways.

Zhu Zhuqing left the fastest.

Tang San and Xiao Wu walked side by side toward the dormitories, while Xiao Wu was still thinking about that Soft Armor.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had their arms around each other's shoulders, dragging Oscar along with them as well.

Only Ning Rongrong remained where she stood, gazing in the direction of Suotuo City without moving.

A Field Master named Ning?

A Grade D Auction House?

Staying in this backwater Shrek Academy was truly too boring.

Every day was nothing but tedious training, along with that annoying Headmaster Flender, Dai Mubai...

Anyway, there was nothing about this place that she liked!

But at that moment, a powerful curiosity suddenly arose in her heart.

Just who was this Field Master surnamed Ning?

Hmph, she would go see for herself.

She wanted to see just how capable this supposedly "quite rich" Field Master Ning really was.

Having made up her mind, Ning Rongrong no longer hesitated.

She straightened her skirt, turned around, and hurried toward Suotuo City!