Chapter 918: Chapter 915: My Lady Is Worthy of You

"It’s my turn."

Yang Wanyi stood up from her seat and prepared to leave the room.

"Wanyi, do your best," Luo Feng encouraged her.

"Hehe, Wanyi will not disappoint you."

Yang Wanyi smiled charmingly, her allure instantly apparent, as she gracefully exited the room.

"I will represent the Dayang Commerce Alliance at this exhibition."

Standing before the jade platform, Yang Wanyi slightly parted her enticing red lips, her soft and captivating voice resonating within the spacious Business Alliance Hall, lingering for a long time, immediately drawing countless gazes.

Boom!

Upon seeing the enticing figure in the middle of the hall, glistening like firelight, the audience erupted in a wave of cheers at once. With Yang Wanyi’s appearance, the atmosphere of the Business Alliance Conference reached its peak.

"It’s Fire Proud Sun Yang Wanyi!"

"Hmm, I’ve heard about the two peerless beauties of Linglong Hall, one as cold as snow, the other as fiery as flame. Though we’ve only seen Fire Proud Sun today, one can already discern their unparalleled beauty. Indeed, she’s an extraordinary beauty, even more stunning than rumored."

"If I could have the chance to experience her beauty, I’d be willing to shorten my life by ten years."

"Hehe, stop dreaming. Such a gem is beyond our reach. And don’t be fooled by her beauty; this woman is no mere vase. Besides her exceptional prowess, the Dayang Commerce Alliance’s current prominence owes half its success to her."

"Indeed, even Senior Diao once praised Yang Wanyi in business aspects. She’s acknowledged as the premier auctioneer of the Dayang Commerce Alliance. Nothing auctioned by her has ever failed, nor has she made any mistake."

"It seems the Heavenly Position Business Line brought in Li Chuanchang specifically to tackle Yang Wanyi. Azure Sky City’s top auctioneer against the Dayang Commerce Alliance’s top auctioneer – this will be interesting."

"It remains to be seen whose judgment is superior."

"I believe it will be Li Chuanchang. The exhibition tests one’s discernment, which requires accumulated experience and knowledge. Yang Wanyi is undeniably outstanding, but she’s still too young."

"Hmph, a genius accomplishes what ordinary people cannot. I’m inclined to favor Yang Wanyi more."

"Well, let’s wait and see."

In the audience, the discussions grew louder, with most people supporting either Yang Wanyi or the skinny old man Li Chuanchang, forming two camps with no end to the debate.

Upon hearing the commotion, the ponytailed woman from the Black Wind Commerce Alliance furrowed her brows, instinctively gazing at Yang Wanyi. After a thorough examination, she looked down, a hint of annoyance flickering in her eyes. Her delicate nose emitted a cold snort laden with hostility.

Talent, cultivation, lineage, beauty – all surpassed by the opponent was already unbearable, yet the thing she prided herself on was utterly defeated, leaving her deeply discontent, filled with jealousy and resentment that morphed into intense unwillingness.

Of course, Yang Wanyi’s adversaries weren’t only confined to her.

"Fire Proud Sun Yang Wanyi, I’ve heard of your name for a long time. Today, I can take this opportunity to compete, hoping you won’t disappoint me."

The skinny old man Li Chuanchang narrowed his small eyes, gazing at Yang Wanyi with a slightly disdainful smile at the corner of his mouth.

Summoned by Zhouyan to partake in the exhibition, he anticipated formidable adversaries, only to find he was facing a mere seventeen- or eighteen-year-old girl, rendering her inconsequential.

Yang Wanyi raised her brows, her alluring lips curling into a faint smile, and she replied coolly:

"Though I dislike bullying the old and weak, since you propose it yourself, then I won’t hold back. Rest assured, considering your seniority, I’ll show some leniency."

Hearing this, the muscular man beside the Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance displayed a peculiar expression, and even the silver-haired elder standing at the jade platform edge revealed a subtle smile.

Li Chuanchang’s face darkened, emitting mocking laughter, waving his hand as he declared:

"What a sharp-tongued little girl. Let’s see how you are impolite. I plan to get a six-win streak at this exhibition."

Upon hearing this, the muscular man and the ponytailed woman both changed their expressions, and when they looked at Li Chuanchang again, their gaze turned somewhat unfriendly.

The Black Wind and Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliances lacked ambitions to vie for the title of the top business alliance. Although they knew the exhibition’s main contenders were Li Chuanchang and Yang Wanyi, they didn’t initially harbor competitive thoughts. Yet, Li Chuanchang’s public proclamation to secure six victories implied disregarding them, a sentiment unwelcome by anyone, sparking dissatisfaction within.

The muscular man’s thick brows, sharp as knives, curled into a smile:

"People from the Imperial City are indeed exceptional; their speech alone could pierce the heavens. Yet, sorry for my lack of discernment, aside from this, I fail to see any other unique traits."

The skinny old man remained indifferent to the sarcasm, standing with an air of indifference:

"Failing to see is typical, given the vast difference in our capabilities. Once the exhibition concludes, you’ll naturally comprehend the disparity between heaven and earth."

"Hehe, then I shall wait and see. We’ll see who is the sky’s cloud and who is the earth’s mud."

The ponytailed woman’s face was frosty, chuckling coldly.

Though she disliked both Yang Wanyi and Li Chuanchang, between them, she ultimately hoped for Yang Wanyi’s triumph.

Yang Wanyi remained silent, standing aside with a calm demeanor.

In the room, Luo Feng ignored the noise and debate in the hall, asking:

"Elder Qian, who is this Li Chuanchang?"

Elder Qian said, "He is the chief auctioneer of the largest auction house in Azure Sky City, ’Azure Cloud Auction House.’ He has a keen eye and is extremely famous around the Imperial City. Many Martial Artists with mysterious treasures go to him for appraisals, and he rarely makes mistakes."

Luo Feng frowned slightly. No wonder Zhouyan was so confident earlier; he had invited such a master.

Seeing Luo Feng’s thoughts, Elder Qian smiled and said:

"Young Master, are you perhaps worried about Miss?"

Luo Feng looked a bit embarrassed, nodded, and seeing Elder Qian’s calm demeanor, asked curiously, "The other party is the top auctioneer of the Imperial City, aren’t you worried?"

"Hehe, Young Master Luo need not worry. Although it’s Miss’s first time representing the Commerce Alliance in the appraisal conference, I believe it’s hard to find someone in the entire Canglang Dynasty, or even in the territories of a hundred nations, who can outshine her at the conference."

Elder Qian raised his head, his gaze landing on Yang Wanyi, his eyes glowing with confidence.

"Why?"

Luo Feng asked curiously.

Without explaining, Elder Qian smiled broadly, bowed slightly, and said meaningfully:

"Young Master Luo, you just have to watch. You’re a Martial Arts genius seen once in a century, but I believe my young lady is worthy of you."

Luo Feng smirked, the other side clearly assuming he was Yang Wanyi’s betrothed. Unbeknownst to him, the whole affair had become increasingly complicated. However, for someone as earnest as Elder Qian to make such a statement, it was definitely no simple matter.

Thinking of this, Luo Feng glanced at Yang Wanyi with a mix of curiosity and uncertainty.

Seeing that representatives from the four major commerce alliances had all arrived, the silver-haired elder standing in the center of the jade platform slightly pressed one hand downward.

Buzz!

Suddenly, a layer of transparent ripples spread out like water waves, sweeping over every corner of the Business Alliance Hall.

Once all noises had quieted, the silver-haired elder smiled slightly and announced:

"Everyone, now that everyone is here, the appraisal conference officially begins. Presenting the first treasure for appraisal."

Instantly, everyone’s eyes focused on the wooden tray.

Swish!

With a wave of his hand, the red silk on the gold-embedded wooden tray in front of the silver-haired elder was lifted, revealing the item inside, causing a stir in the hall.

The surprise was not because the item on the tray was astonishing; rather it was because it was too ordinary.

In the gold-embedded tray was a red crystal stone, about the size of a fist, faintly emitting a reddish glow.

While red crystal stones from the Red Flame Mountain Range are not everywhere to be found, they are widespread and not particularly valuable, certainly not something one would associate with the word ’treasure.’

With a wave of his hand, the red crystal stone rose into the air, slowly rotating for everyone to see its entirety, and the elder spoke:

"You four will have ten breaths of time to judge the quality of this red crystal stone. The first to give the most accurate answer wins."

Luo Feng nodded slightly. Judging the quality traits of ore through observation is naturally an indispensable skill for merchants.

All four contestants, including Yang Wanyi, directed their gaze to the red crystal stone in mid-air.

Within three breaths’ time.

"No need for ten breaths at all."

The frail elder waved a hand, glancing at the other three participants, faintly smiling as he proclaimed:

"The key quality factor of red crystal stones is the purity of the Fire Yuan within them. The higher the purity, the better the quality, categorized into lower, middle, high, and top grades. This red crystal stone is crystal clear, with distinct edges at the fracture, and a red glow like fire; it would be considered high-grade. But, on its left side, there is a faint black mark, which affects the purity, so it’s only middle-grade."

Upon hearing this, everyone noticed that there indeed was a faint black mark on the left side of the red crystal stone, which was not apparent unless closely observed.

"The top auctioneer of Azure Sky City is truly remarkable, even able to spot such a tiny mark."

"It seems that the first position in the commerce alliance belongs to the Heavenly Position Commerce Alliance."

In the Heavenly Position Business Line’s room, Zhouyan, leaning against a soft chair, watched the jade platform with a smile, sipping and drinking wine as if he had already envisioned Li Chuanchang’s triumphant victories.

At this moment, Yang Wanyi suddenly withdrew her gaze, lightly shook her head, and her sweet, soft voice rang out in the hall:

"You’re wrong."

The entire Business Alliance Hall suddenly went silent.

The frail elder squinted, a glint of sharpness bursting through the slits of his eyes: "Where am I wrong?"

Unfazed by his gaze, Yang Wanyi parted her red lips, speaking slowly:

"Normally, the quality of a red crystal stone indeed depends on purity, but there’s an exception if Wood Yuan Qi is contained within. Wood enhances the fire, allowing the red crystal stone to exhibit greater spiritual efficacy. The impurity you mentioned should be a concentrated form of Wood Yuan Qi. As for why it’s black instead of the usual green of Wood Yuan Qi, that’s because it has been influenced by the Evil Qi from the depths of the Red Chain Mountains. Therefore, this red crystal stone is not middle-grade, but top-grade, and one in ten thousand."