Chapter 321: 319. Cooperation (4/4) Additional Update
This sentence, Wen Ping returned to him verbatim.
"Dare to kill in Cloud Sea City, you wait..."
"Ha..." Before these two words were half spoken, Manager Liu was so frightened that he ran out, urinating in fear. The Profound Realm guards who had been at the door also fled in panic.
None dared to linger, fearing that the dog might chase after them.
People on the street noticed the earlier commotion. Although it passed in a flash, they all turned their heads towards the auction house.
Suddenly seeing a group of people frantically running out from the auction house, everyone was startled. What happened to the Liu family people? Rushing out from the Mu family auction house, unlike their usual arrogant demeanor.
Wasn’t the Mu family auction house about to be crushed into bankruptcy by them?
With doubts, many peered inside. Naturally, nothing could be seen. Since they saw nothing, no one cared further about what happened earlier, continuing their shopping and chatting as usual.
As if they hadn’t seen that scene just now.
Manager Liu returned to his territory in one breath, patting his chest in fright.
"What rotten luck!" If I had known that dog was a Divine Profound Great Demon, I’d have just mocked Mu Tian, no need to bring those four along.
But since it happened. It won’t be over!
"No matter what power you hold, in Cloud Sea City, even a dragon must coil." Liu Yuan hurriedly went up to the third floor of the auction house, stopped before a red door, hesitated for a moment, then knocked.
"Come in!" The voice responded from inside.
Liu Yuan entered without beating around the bush and directly said, "Boss, something big happened."
"Big?" The man, previously with head lowered, abruptly lifted it, his eyes emitting a rock-solid aura, scrutinizing Liu Yuan a few times, "In Cloud Sea City, everything’s fine, what could happen?"
Liu Yuan responded, "Someone killed our people."
"Who?"
"A dog, looks like a Divine Profound Great Demon..." Sitting down, Liu Yuan recounted the entire initial encounter with Wen Ping. Listening to this, the man’s expression grew increasingly grim.
"Really showing no respect, but currently in Cloud Sea City, my power is the strongest. However, I cannot kill that dog, and a Divine Profound battle easily attracts the City Lord’s Mansion, facing inevitable penalties from both sides. So, let’s kill the smaller ones first, vent the anger." The man’s eyes gleamed coldly.
Liu Yuan couldn’t help but applaud.
As long as they can regain face, anyone’s death is acceptable, and the most satisfying way is the leader’s death.
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The Mu family auction house.
As Manager Liu ran off, Wen Ping glanced at Mu Tian, whose mouth was agape, then proceeded to step away.
But Mu Tian promptly spoke to stop him, suddenly rushing in front of Wen Ping, using his whole body to block the door, "Brother Wen, hold on... I believe you, I believe." With a Divine Profound Realm Great Demon by his side, who would joke like that?
The new Vortex Map!
If the auction rights slipped away, he’d regret it for life.
Luckily, the Liu family came, bringing a Half-Step Divine Profound to make me believe Wen Ping.
Thank the Liu family!
Thank Liu Yuan!
Thank his ancestors!
"Owner Mu, may I hear your promotional plan?" Wen Ping sat down, eager to listen.
"Brother Wen, don’t worry, in Cloud Sea City, the Mu family lacks everything except people. I’ll get a hundred people to promote the Vortex Map across the city for two full days. I guarantee the auction will be packed on the day." Mu Tian immediately promised.
Listening to his plan, Wen Ping felt a bit of a small merchant vibe.
Level C auction house, and that’s the promotional method?
Wen Ping asked, "Owner Mu, with this approach, aren’t you attracting people who can’t afford my things?"
"Brother Wen truly understands. If it were other items, doing this would yield the result you mentioned. But with this new type of Vortex Map, which can enhance weapon quality by four-tenths, the hype becomes significant. It’s like a spark in grass, catching fire immediately." Mu Tian spoke with full confidence.
Then, he continued, "This is no longer just an auction, it’s a historic moment. The new type of Vortex Map not only enhances Vein Technique potency, and overall power from Anomalous Veins, now it can carry Special Abilities, offering an invincible shield for five breaths..."
"With such hype once promoted, and backed by the Mu family guarantee, no one will doubt it. Even skeptics will come to check it out. Moreover, the hype can be crafted to be more legendary."
"For example: A Two-star Vortex Divine Artisan over 300 years old, with no children for life, dedicating all his time to Vortex Map research. Even rejecting Four-star Influences’ invitations, solely focused on Vortex Map research. The new map succeeded, but his life nears its end. Thus, he sells his life’s dedication, not seeking thousands of White Crystals, only a destined person. This way, I promise people will spread it by word of mouth."
After saying that, Mu Tian applauded himself, excited by his own words.
"Interesting." Wen Ping didn’t expect that this Half-Step Divine Profound Realm Mu Tian was such a storytelling expert, "Let’s go with what you said, but I hope you add ’Immortal Sect’ before the Two-star Vortex Divine Artisan."
"Is that your Sect, Brother Wen?"
"Yes."
"No problem, then the story’s background of the Two-star Vortex Divine Artisan will be changed, to a declining Sect, Immortal Sect, the Sect Leader specializing in Vortex Map research causing the Sect’s decline. But he persisted in his research."
"Agreed." Wen Ping couldn’t help but applaud too, indeed a talent; hiring him to Immortal Sect, letting him exclusively sell Vortex Maps in the future, would be far better than myself who doesn’t understand business.
However, the final recruitment decision depends on this auction’s outcome.
The process seems great, but the result might not be.
"The auction opens the night after tomorrow, brother Wen, any problems?" Mu Tian thought two and a half days of promotion was surely ample.
Wen Ping nodded, "Alright, then I’ll bring the items over the afternoon after tomorrow."
"Does brother Wen have a place to stay? I have many vacant rooms here, how about..."
"No need, I’ve already checked in at the Red Lotus Inn." Wen Ping knew what he was thinking, so just reported his residence, giving him another assurance so he can fully organize this event.
After saying that, Wen Ping got up and left.
After a lap around Cloud Sea City, he returned to the inn. But by then, Wen Ping was already considering matters related to the Two-star Vortex Map. If wanting everyone to remember the phrase ’Immortal Sect product’.
Then the Two-star Vortex Map must be used!
In Cloud Sea City, the Two-star Vortex Map is rare. If it can have a Special Ability, it becomes even rarer.
After deciding, Wen Ping set out the next morning to the market, preparing to buy materials for making the Two-star Vortex Map.
But upon exiting the inn, he heard people discussing.
"Did you hear? A senior arrived at Mu family’s auction house, as Sect Leader, disregarding the Sect, devoted all his time to Vortex Map research... Now, a new Vortex Map is born."
"I heard too, there’s a One-star Vortex Map that can create an invincible defense, five breaths, it can determine the life or death in a battle."
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