Douluo : Capture the goddess starting from peerless tang sect

"Was it you who kept bidding earlier?" Qingya's astonishment was evident as her gaze swept over Qianran's young and handsome features.

"Is there a problem?" Qianran shrugged nonchalantly, a smirk dancing on his lips. Although Qingya was undoubtedly beautiful, Qianran's heightened aesthetic standards now left him largely immune to conventional charms.

"No, not at all. I'm just... surprised. Truly, thank you for your contributions earlier. Without your bids, the engraving knife wouldn't have fetched such a high price," Qingya said with a polite smile, her tone respectful.

As a seasoned auctioneer, she quickly surmised the situation: the final buyer of the Soul-Eating Engraving Knife must have had compelling reasons to acquire it at any cost. And Qianran's deliberate bidding had clearly driven the price sky-high.

Being a purple-tier auctioneer wasn't easy. Qingya had spent years in this role, yet the combined value of all her past sales didn't compare to what had just transpired tonight. In a single evening, Qianran's actions had not only secured her the highest commission of her career but also paved the way for a potential promotion to the coveted red-tier auctioneer rank.

She had to express her gratitude personally.

"Is that so? Then how about repaying me... with yourself?" Qianran teased, his tone playful.

Qingya blushed furiously, taken aback by his boldness. "Sir, you must be joking!" she managed, though her flustered expression betrayed her.

It wasn't the first time someone had made advances, but Qianran was different. His commanding aura, coupled with his striking appearance, stirred an involuntary reaction in her heart.

"Haha, just kidding," Qianran chuckled. "But on a more serious note, I have some items I'd like to consign for auction. Could you offer me a discount on the commission fees?"

The humor dissipated as Qianran shifted to business. In truth, he'd planned to use the auction house to offload some of the soul bones he'd acquired in the Extreme North.

Qingya's heart skipped a beat. "Of course! Normally, we charge a 10% commission on consigned items, but I'll personally ensure you get the best possible terms," she said earnestly.

"Here."

Qianran opened his storage device, pulling out a collection of soul bones.

As the items appeared, the temperature in the room plummeted. Frost quickly coated the walls and furniture, and a chill seeped through the floor, startling Qingya.

Her purple dress offered little protection against the sudden cold, and she instinctively hugged herself for warmth. "What... what is this?" she stammered, her breath forming visible puffs in the icy air.

Qianran casually opened a large bag, revealing the contents within. A dazzling array of soul bones lay nestled inside, radiating a frosty glow in shades of white and blue.

These were no ordinary soul bones. They were all ice-attribute, forged from powerful soul beasts that had perished in the Extreme North.

Qingya's jaw dropped. While she had seen soul bones before, she had never encountered so many at once—let alone of such high quality.

In the auction world, soul bones were akin to priceless treasures. Even the lowest-quality soul bones were hot commodities, while rare ice-attribute ones were almost mythical, as most ice-type soul beasts resided deep within the Extreme North—a treacherous region few dared to explore.

The fact that Qianran treated these invaluable items so nonchalantly, tossing them into a bag like common trinkets, left Qingya utterly speechless.

"Are... are all of these for auction?" she asked, her voice trembling from both the cold and excitement.

"Of course," Qianran replied, his tone calm. "Though, I leave it to your discretion. Sell them gradually or stagger the listings—I trust you to maximize their value."

Qingya couldn't believe her ears. The responsibility Qianran had just entrusted her with could singlehandedly elevate her career. If handled correctly, she might even bypass the red-tier rank and ascend directly to gold-tier auctioneer.

"Sir, may I... may I be the one to handle these auctions personally?" she ventured hesitantly.

"No problem."

Qianran's swift agreement made Qingya's heart leap. She hadn't expected such an easy victory.

"Thank you, sir! I promise to live up to your trust and ensure these soul bones fetch their true value," she said earnestly, her cheeks still flushed from excitement.

"With this, you'll likely hit red-tier, won't you?" Qianran remarked with a knowing grin.

Qingya nodded, unable to contain her gratitude. In the competitive world of auctioneers, opportunities like this were rare. Most purple-tier auctioneers never advanced beyond their current rank, but Qianran had just handed her a golden ticket.

She didn't know what she had done to deserve his generosity, but she vowed to make the most of it.

As she prepared to leave, she hesitated for a moment, then turned back to Qianran.

"If there's ever anything I can do to repay you, please don't hesitate to ask."

Her tone was sincere, her gaze unwavering.

Qianran chuckled, amused by her earnestness. "We'll see. For now, focus on your work."

As Qingya left the room, clutching the precious consignment forms, she felt as though her life was on the brink of transformation.

Meanwhile, Qianran turned to the women beside him, a sly grin spreading across his face.

"Looks like I just made someone's day."

Tang Ya rolled her eyes but couldn't hide her own amusement. "Honestly, you and your antics..."

(End of Chapter)

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