52. A Stubborn Person
Gong Yiling was like a fortress, impervious to any attack.
No matter how much they argued, pleaded, or threatened, she remained steadfast.
She simply said, Keep talking. I’m not listening.
So, the two of them were completely helpless. The man in the black robe, realizing she was unyielding, quickly left, heading towards the room at the end of the third floor.
And the host, who should have been stalling for time, finally brought down the gavel after a long, awkward silence.
But if they were trying to be subtle, they failed miserably. Even the audience was getting restless.
“It’s been so long. Isn’t it time to close the bidding?”
“Yeah, yeah, what’s taking so long? If you can afford it, bid. If not, don’t waste our time.”
“Exactly! Are you working with that bidder, trying to scam this girl?”
This series of objections finally forced the host’s hand.
He reluctantly brought down the gavel three times, bringing the auction to a rather unsatisfactory conclusion.
“OK.” Miss Gong clapped her hands with a smile. “Exchanging five thousand high-grade spirit crystals for a top-grade Immortal Artifact, this is a great deal.”
“A top-grade Immortal Artifact??” Leng Yuli was puzzled. “Didn’t you say it was only a mid-grade one? How did it become a top-grade one?”
Gong Yiling smiled and rubbed her head. “Silly girl, the legends of the Eight Desolations Sword Alliance are not to be taken lightly. And that Baili Shuò was a top-tier Immortal-grade blacksmith. His works, capable of causing such a stir even after so many years, must be at least high-grade.”
“Then they…”
“If they had announced it was a top-grade Immortal Artifact, who do you think would have been drawn here?” Gong Yiling rested her chin on her hand and chuckled. “A top-grade Immortal Artifact is on a completely different level. If the Five Demonic Abysses and the top sects of the Hundred Paths Mountain all came, they wouldn’t be able to handle it.”
Leng Yuli understood her meaning, but she still clicked her tongue. “But didn’t you say earlier that the sword is unusable? Even if you buy it, it’s useless, right?”
“It doesn’t have to be strong, but I have to have it.”
“Huh?”
“Ahem…” Miss Gong quickly corrected herself. “This is the best way to get close to the Eight Desolations Sword Master.”
Leng Yuli finally understood her plan.
This girl, in a way, understood Gong Yiling’s thinking. If you bought someone’s sword, they would surely come looking for you.
And Gong Yiling was even thinking further.
Not just the Sword Master. As long as the sword was in her hands, another group would also have to talk to her.
And that group was…
“Knock, knock, knock.”
An expected knock came at the door, followed by an urgent voice.
“Miss Su, Miss Su?”
This wasn’t someone from the auction house, but Mo Yechong.
“Alright.” Gong Yiling winked at Leng Yuli. “The fish are taking the bait. Now the real show begins.”
“Oh…” Leng Yuli felt her intelligence couldn’t keep up with Gong Yiling’s schemes, but she just nodded. “Hey! You promised not to pat my head!”
“Huh? Did I?” Gong Yiling turned, feigning surprise, then walked towards the door.
“You!”
Although she was about to explode, Gong Yiling had already opened the door, so Leng Yuli could only pout and continue eating the snacks on the table.
As for Mo Yechong, he was indeed here to ask about the sword.
The matter of the sword was a bit… exaggerated. He had never imagined it would fall into their hands.
This was like a pie falling from the sky. Even the heavens were helping them!
Of course, although he was happy, he also knew that the sword wasn’t in the hands of the Eight Desolations Sword Alliance, but in the hands of this Miss Su.
“Miss Su, you’ve done us a great favor!” Mo Yechong was quite diplomatic, showering her with praises. “With the sword in our hands, we’re not afraid that the Sword Master won’t come looking for us.”
“Mmm-hmm.” Miss Gong raised an eyebrow. “I just bought a weapon that suits me. What are you talking about, Young Master Mo?”
“Eh.” Mo Yechong quickly waved his hand. “You jest, miss. The secrets of the Wind and Cloud Sword are not for everyone. Don’t you know that this sword can’t be used by ordinary people? At best, it’s just a souvenir.”
“Others are others.”
Gong Yiling frowned. “If I don’t even dare to touch the Sword Master’s personal sword, how can I fight him?”
Seeing her serious expression, Mo Yechong didn’t know if she was joking or serious.
If she was serious, then this was a bit troublesome. Was this girl a stubborn fool?
“Ahahaha…” Mo Yechong didn’t argue with her, just went along with it. “Miss Su is talented and has extraordinary skills. Even without that sword, you can surely defeat the Sword Master. Why bother with such a meaningless thing?”
“Mmm…”
Miss Gong, enjoying his flattery, muttered, “You’re right. I don’t need to prove myself this way.”
“Then this sword…”
“Then I’ll just tell the auction house I don’t want it, or have them give it back to the seller. It’s not like I’m short on money.”
Mo Yechong’s expression was like this—”0.0?”
Was this girl really a stubborn fool?
