Chapter 321 – The Kind That Leaves Nothing Behind

This ability to retrieve objects from thin air was something Su Ming had demonstrated before Manager Yu.

Qin Qing had heard about it from Manager Yu, but only upon witnessing it firsthand today did she realize how truly miraculous this skill was.

Her vision was exceptionally sharp, and her observational skills were outstanding. There were many things that renowned experts failed to notice, yet Qin Qing had repeatedly detected them solely through her keen eyes and perception. Because of this, she was quite famous among certain informed circles.

But this time, after careful observation, Qin Qing found herself completely unable to discern the origin or mechanics behind Su Ming’s extraordinary method.

One thing was certain: it was definitely not some kind of sleight of hand, nor did it seem to rely on any special alchemical tool. Otherwise, with her sharp eyes and observational skills, she would have noticed some anomaly.

The fact that she detected nothing and could see no clues only highlighted the sophistication of Su Ming’s technique—it was far beyond mere trickery or reliance on external objects.

“How interesting.”

Qin Qing couldn’t help but take a few more glances at Su Ming and smiled at him.

“Damn, this woman looks really good when she smiles.”

Seeing this, Su Ming maintained a calm expression on the surface, but inwardly, he couldn’t help muttering to himself.

Fortunately, Qin Qing soon shifted her attention to the items Su Ming had taken out.

“Stoneheart Vine, a natural treasure that grows in special Demon Ore. It can be used to refine multiple high-grade alchemical potions. Not rare, but quite valuable.”

“Crimson Dragon Grass, a Material that can grow in any environment but requires a large amount of blood to truly mature. Also not rare, but it’s one of the main ingredients for several high-quality alchemical potions.”

“These claws seem to be Materials dropped from a high-level Phantom Demon. They’re highly toxic and quite suitable for forging alchemical weapons.”

“This fur here appears to be tanned using a special technique, incorporating Materials from several Phantom Demons. The materials themselves aren’t particularly rare, but the craftsmanship seems highly advanced, which could significantly increase its value.”

“This metal must have been collected from a demonic volcano, right? It’s highly demonic and can already serve as the main material for high-grade alchemical weapons.”

“And this over here is…”

Before Su Ming could even speak, Qin Qing swiftly identified each of the Extraordinary Items he had produced. Her sharp eyes and incisive commentary left Su Ming somewhat stunned.

What struck him most was that many of these items, which he considered to be of remarkable origin, were assessed by Qin Qing with just a casual glance. Her calm, detached demeanor made it seem as though the treasures before her were nothing more than a pile of junk.

“Interesting.”

Su Ming narrowed his eyes, feeling a spark of curiosity about this remarkably charming woman for the first time.

He had a feeling that this woman was more than just an auctioneer. Her breadth of knowledge was truly astonishing.

“Then again,” he thought, “if she were just an ordinary person, how could she have maintained her position and safety for so long in a place as complex as Tianfeng City?”With such appearance and charm, if she didn’t have a sufficiently powerful backing, she would have long become a plaything on some aristocratic young master’s bed.

The fact that so many wealthy scions and descendants of great families could remain wildly infatuated yet never dare cross the line, only able to crazily pursue and crazily flatter—this definitely couldn’t be maintained by Wanbao Auction House alone.

This Qin Qing must have some extraordinary power supporting her from behind.

Having realized this, Su Ming maintained his composure, appearing just as calm and indifferent as Qin Qing, seemingly completely unconcerned about the piles of Extraordinary Items on the ground.

Before long, Qin Qing successfully appraised all the items.

“Young Master Wang, if you sell this batch directly to our auction house, I can offer 800,000 Contribution Points. How does that sound?”

Qin Qing’s eyes turned to Su Ming, and as her vermilion lips parted, she quoted a price that made many people’s hearts race.

“800,000 Contribution Points?” Su Ming looked at Qin Qing with surprise. “Doesn’t that seem a bit inflated?”

Su Ming had indeed estimated the value of the items he brought out.

They were all things with decent inherent value, but absolutely nothing particularly precious.

The truth was, for truly good items—either Su Ming couldn’t bear to part with them, needed them himself, or had to consider whether they were appropriate to reveal—he had ultimately cleared out this batch from his backpack.

By Su Ming’s estimation, these items should fetch around 700,000 Contribution Points without issue.

But 800,000 Contribution Points? That would be a pleasantly surprising price.

“Mainly due to the quantity. Considering the streamlined processes and significantly larger operational space from acquiring them all at once, a slightly higher quote isn’t unacceptable.” Qin Qing smiled faintly. “Besides, this probably isn’t the main event you’re planning to reveal today, is it Young Master Wang?”

“Oh?” Su Ming raised an eyebrow, smiling ambiguously. “How can you be so sure?”

“A guess.” Qin Qing gazed at Su Ming, equally smiling. “I just felt that Young Master Wang still had plenty in reserve, so I ventured a guess. It seems now that I guessed correctly, right?”

Su Ming rubbed his nose, his impression of this Qin Qing deepening further.

“Then please take a look, Chief Qin. Do these items qualify as the main event you had in mind?”

Saying this, Su Ming waved his hand again, causing three items to appear simultaneously.

This time, however, the items didn’t pile on the ground but materialized on the table between Su Ming and Qin Qing, neatly arranged.

These three items were: a bottle of deep crimson blood, a pair of claws resembling Ghoul Hands, and four red medicinal stones.

When these three items appeared on the table, Qin Qing’s eyes suddenly gleamed.

Then, Qin Qing extended her jade-white hand, pale as ivory, and first picked up the bottle of deep crimson blood.

“This is Phantom Demon blood, and from a Hazardous Species at that. Am I correct?”

Almost instantly, Qin Qing had discerned the origin of this blood.”Good eye.” Su Ming clapped his hands in admiration. “This is indeed the blood of a Hazardous Species Phantom Demon.”

He had obtained this vial of Phantom Demon blood from a package some time ago.

Since he already possessed the blood of a Nightmare Species back then, this Hazardous Species blood from the package had been kept in storage, completely unused.

It wasn’t until today that Su Ming brought it out again, intending to put it up for auction.

“The color is vibrant, the appearance perfect, with no signs of damage whatsoever. If this vial of Phantom Demon blood were handed to a skilled Alchemist, there should be a decent chance of refining it into a Hazardous Species Phantom Demon Potion.”

Qin Qing examined it briefly before placing it back.

“If this Phantom Demon blood is put up for auction, the starting bid definitely won’t be lower than 100,000 Contribution Points.”

She didn’t mention selling it directly to their auction house.

Any fool would know that such a valuable item would be foolish not to auction.

Then, Qin Qing shifted her gaze to the pair of claws that closely resembled Ghoul Hands.

“This should be material collected from a high-ranking Phantom Demon, and moreover, the most valuable primary material.”

Qin Qing didn’t show any distaste as her jade-like fingers glided over the surface of the Ghoul Hands, speaking leisurely.

“Unlike the previous nails, the owner of this material was quite powerful, possibly just one step away from becoming a Nightmare Species. Judging by its appearance, it was likely about to evolve.”

“Moreover, simply looking at it like this makes one feel somewhat mentally disoriented. The material itself seems to carry some characteristic that can interfere with human consciousness.”

“This is also an excellent item. In the hands of a skilled Alchemist, it could potentially become the main material for a fine-grade or even premium-grade alchemical weapon. If the forged alchemical weapon can retain this power to interfere with others’ consciousness, its value would certainly be substantial.”

Without a doubt, these paired claws were from the Ghoul that ‘Azure Mercury’ had subjugated the day before yesterday.

At that time, the Ghoul had been almost completely burned to ashes by Tong Xinyao, leaving only these claws that it used as weapons and primary means of attack, which remained unburned.

This alone made it almost certain that these claws were the hardest and most valuable material from the Ghoul.

Combined with the fact that the Ghoul’s power to affect others’ consciousness during attacks was preserved in these claws, and that the Ghoul itself was on the verge of evolution—comparable to a Peak Five-Star Professional—the value of these claws was quite high.

“This material, if put up for auction, could also have a starting bid of 100,000 Contribution Points.”

Qin Qing made the final decision.

Immediately after, Qin Qing turned her attention to the final item.

“Red Vein Stone, a treasure from the Spirit Demon Abyss. A precious treasure that can increase the success rate of Phantom Demon evolution. When used on human Hunters, it can not only enhance Bloodline concentration but also increase the probability of Awakening, allowing people to advance to higher ranks as quickly as possible and transcend ordinary physical limits. It’s a strategic resource countless Families and forces dream of obtaining.”

Qin Qing didn’t pick up the four Red Vein Stones, but instead directly lifted her gaze to look at Su Ming.”The simultaneous appearance of four Red Vein Stones is unprecedented even at the Wanbao Auction House. I believe none of the Family factions in Tianfeng City have ever witnessed four Red Vein Stones appearing together, have they?”

Qin Qing’s rather emotional remark made Su Ming shrug inwardly.

Indeed, he had ultimately decided to auction the Red Vein Stones.

Though he didn’t dare bring out too many, after careful consideration, Su Ming chose to auction four stones to secure future resources and Contribution Points.

Four Red Vein Stones would likely appear as a substantial quantity in the eyes of those Family factions.

Traditionally, Red Vein Stones appeared one at a time. Unless someone deliberately collected them before presenting them all at once, it was rare to see multiple stones appear simultaneously.

Thus, Qin Qing’s tone of marvel at the appearance of four stones was understandable.

But to Su Ming, four Red Vein Stones were truly nothing special.

In his estimation, auctioning this quantity might cause a sensation but wouldn’t be so unbelievable as to make people suspicious and target him.

“If these are bundled together for auction, what would the starting bid be?”

Su Ming simply asked this question.

After some thought, Qin Qing provided an answer.

“If auctioned together, the starting bid would need to be at least 200,000 Contribution Points.”

A single Red Vein Stone naturally wouldn’t command such a high starting price.

But auctioning four together changed the significance.

Red Vein Stones followed the principle of “the more, the better.” One or two stones had limited effect, but once the quantity increased, they could potentially cultivate an Upper-Rank Professional.

Therefore, every Family faction regarded Red Vein Stones as strategic resources, worth hoarding even if not immediately used.

Accumulating a certain number of stones and investing them in one individual could create an Upper-Rank Professional.

With four stones appearing together now, many Family factions would undoubtedly lose their composure, likely competing fiercely and driving the price to astonishing heights.

“Each of these three treasures is worthy of being auctioned on this Third Floor, and all qualify as finale lots.”

Qin Qing stopped looking at the three treasures on the table that made countless Professionals covetous, focusing solely on Su Ming as if trying to see through him, her eyes profound.

“Young Master Wang has truly given Qin Qing quite a surprise. Such grand gestures—I can’t remember how many years it’s been since I’ve seen anything like this.”

Qin Qing spoke these words.

A impulsive young person hearing this might feel proud and arrogant.

Unfortunately, Su Ming didn’t.

He only had one thought in his mind:

“I’ve practically emptied my backpack of everything sellable. If this isn’t considered a grand gesture, wouldn’t it be an insult to my Golden Finger?”

After this massive selling spree, for Su Ming to auction items like this again, he’d either need to open packages for new resources or part with things he’s reluctant to sell or that are unsuitable for auction.

In other words, Su Ming was nearly drained—almost down to the last drop.And this also meant that Su Ming was truly about to start unleashing his full potential.

Opening packages, obtaining resources, striving to improve, and rapidly elevating his strength—this was the fundamental purpose behind Su Ming’s arrival in Tianfeng City.

“Then I’ll leave these items to you,” Su Ming said without any hesitation, speaking bluntly. “Make sure you fetch a good price for them, Chief Qin!”

Hearing this, Qin Qing withdrew her overly profound and meaningful gaze, suddenly breaking into a smile.

“Qin Qing will strive not to disappoint Young Master Wang.”

The assurance was unexpectedly firm.

At the very least, Su Ming could already envision the scene: this exceptionally captivating Chief Qin bewitching the crowd at the auction, coaxing countless hot-blooded young masters into splurging fortunes.

The thought alone lifted Su Ming’s spirits.

(End of Chapter)