Chapter 920: Chapter 917: So This Is All You’re Capable Of

Yang Wanyi’s melodious, lilting voice faded away for a long while, yet the entire Business Alliance Hall still remained utterly silent.

After another moment, only then did a wave of astonished exclamations erupt within the great hall.

"The Thousand Clouds Forging Method, this is the first time I’ve ever heard of it. Have you heard of it before?"

"I’ve vaguely heard of it in the past, knew it was once a method for forging Spirit Weapons, but that’s all I knew."

"Tsk tsk, this Yang Wanyi combines beauty and wisdom, she’s simply a remarkable woman. So learned and well‑read, she’s completely suppressing Li Chuanchang. Today really has opened my eyes."

"Mm, truly extraordinary. I’ve lived more than a hundred years, traveled through dozens of dynasties, and only today do I learn that this Thousand Clouds Forging Method was created three hundred years ago by Wanderer Yunyou."

"Yang Wanyi has already won two rounds in a row. There are four rounds left; who knows if Li Chuanchang will even have a chance to fight back."

"Just now he desperately belittled Yang Wanyi and the others, even declared he’d take six straight wins. Now that he’s losing again and again, if he keeps this up and suffers six straight defeats, his title as Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer will probably become a laughingstock."

Hearing Yang Wanyi’s explanation, many people felt as if enlightened by a sudden flash, shocked yet inwardly filled with admiration.

"Waner is truly incredible. The Thousand Clouds Forging Method is also the first time I’ve ever heard of it."

Gazing at that fiery‑red, enchantingly graceful figure, Luo Feng exhaled lightly, a smile appearing on his face.

Yang Wanyi was his fiancée. Although this relationship was as illusory as a flower in the mirror or the moon in the water, it still existed. Seeing Yang Wanyi drawing all eyes like a bright moon in the night sky, Luo Feng couldn’t help but feel a trace of pride well up in his heart, and at the same time, he somewhat understood that speech Elder Qian had given him earlier.

What Yang Wanyi possessed was far from just beauty and family background; in certain aspects, her talent even far surpassed his.

Turning back, Luo Feng saw Elder Qian’s expression as calm as ever, and couldn’t help asking, "Elder Qian, you already knew it would be like this?"

Hearing Luo Feng’s question, Elder Qian smiled and nodded, his eyes looking toward Yang Wanyi, a look of reminiscence appearing as he said:

"Back when I was in Dayang City, I watched Young Miss grow up from childhood. She was extremely clever from a young age; anything she saw once, she would never forget. Perhaps because she had no mother since she was little, she became especially sensible at a very young age."

Letting out a light breath, Elder Qian continued:

"When she was eight, one day she suddenly told me she wanted to help the Family Head manage the Dayang Commerce Alliance. I thought she was joking, but from that day on, Young Miss began gathering all kinds of books to read every day, and often went to attend auctions. It was from that time that she began to display her astonishing talent. I just said that Li Chuanchang rarely makes mistakes when appraising treasures, but Young Miss has appraised tens of thousands of items and has never once erred. The Dayang Commerce Alliance’s prosperity today is, for the most part, thanks to Young Miss’s contributions."

Luo Feng raised an eyebrow; no wonder everyone up and down the Dayang Commerce Alliance treated Yang Wanyi with such respect.

"However, there is gain and there is loss."

Elder Qian sighed and said, "The Family Head once said that Young Miss has the potential to become one of the Ten New Dragons, even to enter a Holy Land to cultivate. She must have spent too much effort on the affairs of the Commerce Alliance, which is why her Cultivation has progressed slowly. If we can obtain the title of number one Commerce Alliance this time, she’ll be able to relax a lot."

Luo Feng pressed his lips together. If Yang Wanyi’s cultivation speed was considered slow, then if the other Golden Palace Disciples heard that, they’d probably die of sheer frustration.

Of course, this also showed just how terrifying Yang Wanyi’s potential was.

"Excellent!"

In the center of the jade platform, the silver‑haired old man clapped his hands and laughed. Looking at Yang Wanyi, the appreciation in his eyes was completely undisguised.

When he’d acquired this broken saber, he’d spent quite some effort to determine its age and quality. He hadn’t expected that Yang Wanyi would only need a couple of glances to reach such an accurate conclusion. Judging from what she had just said, this was clearly not a coincidence; even he had to admit his eyesight was inferior.

"Many thanks, Senior Diao."

Yang Wanyi gave a graceful smile, her gaze turning to Li Chuanchang. "Is there anything else you need me to explain for you?"

The corner of Li Chuanchang’s eye twitched fiercely twice. Even a fool could hear the hidden mockery in that sentence. He flung his sleeve and snorted coldly on the spot:

"Don’t celebrate too soon. There are still four rounds left; the real contest has only just begun. I, Li Chuanchang, have presided over Azure Cloud Auction House in Azure Sky City for more than thirty years, and as Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer, I’ve appraised tens of thousands of treasures, earning the reputation of ’Blood Mouth Direct Break’. How could I possibly lose to a yellow‑haired little girl like you!"

Yang Wanyi did not become angry. Her jade hand covered her red lips, a faintly inexplicable smile appearing on her pretty face:

"Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer, truly impressive. If I hadn’t luckily won those two rounds just now, I might really have been scared by you."

At these words, a barely repressed burst of laughter sounded throughout the great hall.

"You!"

Blood‑red veins spread through Li Chuanchang’s beady eyes as he said coldly, "Fine, today I, Li Chuanchang, will properly cross moves with you!"

Hearing the sharp exchange between the two, the atmosphere in the entire Business Alliance Hall instantly heated up, reaching its peak.

At this moment, the silver‑haired old man’s voice sounded at just the right time.

"Since the Black Wind Commerce Alliance and the Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance have already withdrawn from this appraisal meeting, the remaining four rounds will all follow the same rule. Between you two, whoever names the correct grade the fastest will win that round."

After the beautiful attendant placed the gold‑inlaid wooden tray on the jade dais, the silver‑haired old man spoke: "Begin."

Swish!

The red silk was lifted, and countless eyes immediately turned to look. In the tray lay a plant with twelve sword‑shaped leaves, its entire body a vivid jade green.

"Fifth‑grade low‑level Spiritual Medicine, Sword Heart Grass." A crisp voice rang out—it was Yang Wanyi.

"Five-grade, primary level..."

Right after that, Li Chuanchang’s shrill voice also rang out, but he only got half the sentence out before it cut off, like a duck with its neck pinched, unable to go on. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

The silver-haired elder glanced at Li Chuanchang and said, "It is indeed a five-grade primary-level spiritual medicine, Sword Heart Grass. Dayang Commerce Alliance wins."

Li Chuanchang stood where he was, mouth opening and closing, his face full of shock and dejection.

This treasure wasn’t difficult; in his lifetime he’d seen more Sword Heart Grass than he could count on both hands. Sword Heart Grass is a four-grade spiritual medicine: three leaves is primary, six leaves is intermediate, and so on, twelve leaves makes it a top-grade four-grade spiritual medicine.

At first glance, Li Chuanchang had recognized this as a top-grade four-grade spiritual medicine.

But his consecutive losses just now made him hesitate for a split second, and it was in that split second that Yang Wanyi spoke the correct answer.

However, there was one thing Li Chuanchang hadn’t considered: even if he hadn’t hesitated and they’d spoken the correct answer at the same time, he still wouldn’t have won—at best it would have been a draw.

In the distance, Zhouyan’s face was as dark as water. His right hand was raised high, about to slam down, but remembering this was the Business Alliance Hall, he could only grit his teeth and let it fall.

"That useless trash! To think he calls himself Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer—he doesn’t know shit!"

No wonder he was so furious. He’d thought that inviting Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer would make the appraisal contest absolutely foolproof; who would have thought things would go so wrong? Li Chuanchang had already lost three rounds in a row, and from the looks of it there was no hope in the remaining three rounds either. A six-round wipeout was entirely possible—this was practically slapping his own face.

The black-robed elder frowned slightly. He didn’t really think Li Chuanchang’s eye for appraisal was that bad; the opponent was simply too strong. Dayang Commerce Alliance’s Fire Proud Sun, Yang Wanyi—her eye was even more terrifying than the rumors said.

Fortunately, this was only the second appraisal contest.

The Dayang Commerce Alliance had already won three straight matches; if they took another round, they would secure victory in the appraisal contest. As another beautiful maid walked out from the back, the entire Business Alliance Hall instantly fell silent.

Li Chuanchang’s forehead was covered in hot sweat. He reached up to wipe his eyes, his gaze locked dead onto the wooden tray, his Adam’s apple bobbing up and down repeatedly.

"Fourth round, begin."

As the silver-haired elder spoke, he immediately lifted the silk cloth on the wooden tray.

The moment the silk was lifted, brilliant light burst forth. Everyone squinted, and saw that on the tray lay a Spirit Pill entirely fiery-red in color. The pill radiated needle-like crimson rays of light; its surface was dotted with tiny pores, from which streams of scarlet aura surged out, making the pill spin ceaselessly in the tray, like a ball of blazing flame.

"This is... a five-grade high-level Spirit Pill, Six Yuan Scarlet Flame Pill—"

Seeing the pill, Li Chuanchang’s face flushed red, and the words blurted out. In the next instant, his expression changed drastically; he hurriedly shook his head and said:

"No, that’s wrong, it’s a six-grade..."

"This is a six-grade primary-level Spirit Pill, Nine Apertures Scarlet Flame Pill."

Yang Wanyi’s calm, unruffled voice rang out in the great hall.

In an instant, Li Chuanchang froze, his face turning ashen.

Luo Feng watched Li Chuanchang and shook his head slightly. In this state he’d already lost his composure—give him another hundred years and he still wouldn’t measure up to Yang Wanyi.

The silver-haired elder cast a glance at Li Chuanchang and pressed down with one palm. The violently spinning crimson pill on the tray came to a halt, and it was clearly visible that there were nine apertures on its surface.

"The five-grade high-level Spirit Pill Six Yuan Scarlet Flame Pill and the six-grade primary-level Spirit Pill Nine Apertures Scarlet Flame Pill are extremely similar. The only difference is that the former has only six apertures, while the latter has nine. Yang Wanyi wins. Dayang Commerce Alliance has taken four consecutive victories and obtained the qualification of winner in this appraisal contest," the silver-haired elder announced.

At his words, the great hall did not erupt into much commotion. One pair of eager eyes after another looked at Yang Wanyi with genuine admiration.

Yang Wanyi’s strength was plain for all to see. Facing Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer, Li Chuanchang, she showed not the slightest timidity, and even took an impressive four straight wins. That free and easy composure of hers, along with her unique eye for appraisal, truly could not be underestimated.

This victory was, without a doubt, well deserved.

The silver-haired elder looked at Yang Wanyi and Li Chuanchang and asked:

"There are still two rounds left. Do the two of you wish to continue?"

Yang Wanyi’s beautiful eyes turned toward Li Chuanchang. She pursed her red lips slightly and smiled gracefully. "So this is all Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer amounts to. Since there are still two rounds left, let’s continue. I’m in a pretty good mood right now, so I might even consider letting you win twice."

Since the other side had spoken so rudely, Yang Wanyi had no intention of leaving him any face.

At these words, quite a few people couldn’t help but smile.

With what Yang Wanyi had just said, even if Li Chuanchang won the next two rounds, he’d still have lost. Her move could truly be called exquisitely ruthless.

Austere Azure Sky City’s number one auctioneer suffering a six-round wipeout at an appraisal contest—once that news got out, it would definitely become a favorite topic of idle gossip for a very long time. From this day forth, "Blood Mouth Direct Break" Li Chuanchang would, without question, be a laughingstock.

He brought this on himself. Regarding this outcome, many people felt he deserved every bit of it.

The burly man from Massive Cauldron Commerce Alliance and the hair-bound woman from Black Wind Commerce Alliance both felt deeply satisfied as well.

"You!"

Li Chuanchang glared at Yang Wanyi, his eyes bulging so much they nearly popped out of their sockets, like a fish being strangled to death. Suddenly he staggered back three steps, threw his head up, and spewed out a huge mouthful of blood more than a meter high—he was literally so enraged he vomited blood and fainted on the spot.