Wanhua Building.

VIP Room.

The lights were bright, casting an orange hue.

"Building Owner Shen, it's been a long time!" Jiang Ning greeted.

"Indeed! It's been a long time!!" Shen Congyun looked at Jiang Ning, his eyes somewhat nostalgic.

In that moment, many thoughts swirled in his mind.

He didn't expect that the Jiang Ning he favored that day would later perform so outstandingly, to an extent that made him incredulous.

Jiang Ning's impressive achievements also made him quite proud.

His keen eye had discovered the first prodigy of Luoshui County at a glance.

Subsequently, Shen Congyun composed himself.

"I'm no longer the Building Owner; now I'm serving as the Steward Supervisor here!"

"Is it because of me?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Don't overthink!" Shen Congyun smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "For me, it's not a demotion, but a promotion!"

Then he continued, "In the prefecture city, I can enjoy more resources and conveniences; the martial arts path will be smoother and extend farther."

"That's good!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Then he smiled, "I'm no longer the Commander either!"

"Not the Commander?" Shen Congyun was surprised, "Did you get demoted?"

Jiang Ning chuckled at Shen Congyun's words, "Not demoted, but promoted! I'm now serving as the Dongling County Patrol Envoy!"

"Dongling County Patrol Envoy??!" Shen Congyun sighed immediately, "The dragon lurks in the abyss, but once it rises, its momentum is unstoppable!"

At the same time.

An old gray-haired man, who was appraising Jiang Ning's treasures, paused upon hearing their conversation.

A County Patrol Envoy.

He naturally understood what it represented.

Especially being so young, it represented even greater significance.

Being young implies greater future achievements.

The future holds infinite possibilities.

He thus focused more diligently on his task.

Beside them.

Shen Congyun continued speaking, "I was just about to ask why you came to Guangning City, but now I understand!"

"Shen Wenyan serves as the Residence Master at the Inspection Office; you must be here to report your duties!"

Jiang Ning nodded.

"Brother Shen is correct!"

He tactfully did not mention the relationship between Shen Wenyan and Shen Congyun.

Because he knew Shen Congyun must be proud at heart.

Meanwhile, upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Shen Congyun laughed heartily.

"With that title, I feel younger by ten years!"

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

Shen Congyun said, "Mr. Jiang, please have a seat! Let's sit down and talk!"

Jiang Ning shook his head and said, "Calling me that is overwhelming!"

"Rules, the building's rules! You're a distinguished guest; I'm the Steward Supervisor! Mustn't overstep!" Shen Congyun stated earnestly.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning was silent for a few moments, then shook his head.

"Then please call me by my official title!"

"Alright!" Shen Congyun nodded and said, "Lord Jiang, let's sit down and talk!"

The two of them then sat down.

Seeing the gray-haired man's actions, Shen Congyun continued.

"Lord Jiang is planning to consign these treasures for auction, right?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded and continued, "Just not sure if these items meet the standards!"

"They meet the standards! Absolutely!" Hearing Jiang Ning's words, the gray-haired man hurriedly replied.

Then he respectfully addressed Jiang Ning and Shen Congyun.

"Mr. Jiang, Steward Shen, I can roughly ascertain the value of these treasures! If there's anything amiss later, please add a few words, Mr. Jiang!"

Upon hearing this.

Jiang Ning nodded.

Shen Congyun said, "Introduce them, Elder Qian!"

"Yes, Steward Shen!" The gray-haired man named Elder Qian didn't dare to act presumptuously before Shen Congyun, as he knew well the current relationship between newcomer Shen Wenyan and Shen Congyun.

Subsequently.

The gray-haired man first picked up the Blood Jade placed on the table by Jiang Ning, and began the introduction.

"This item, I believe Steward Shen has heard of, is called Blood Jade!"

"It's said that such things originated from powerful life forms in Ancient Times that fell in certain areas, where their blood merged into the earth, nurturing Blood Jade deep within the ground."

"This jade has very unique effects; wearing it long-term, absorbing its dispersed aura, can continuously enhance Qi-Blood."

"It can definitely be kept as a family heirloom, passed down through generations!"

"And such rare items are mainly judged by their purity and size."

"This piece is palm-sized, with extremely high purity, a true treasure, and expensive!"

At this point, the gray-haired man looked at Jiang Ning again and continued.

"I suggest an initial auction price of one thousand gold for this item; would you agree, Mr. Jiang?"

"No problem!" Jiang Ning said lightly.

"Note it down!" The gray-haired man instructed the attendant beside him.

The attendant nodded repeatedly, her left hand lifting the long sleeve hanging from her right wrist, her slender right fingers holding a wolf hair brush dipped in ink, swiftly leaving a line on white paper.

The gray-haired man placed the Blood Jade aside.

Then he picked up the two purple treasure swords from the table.

Clang—

Drawing the sword, a clear and melodious sword ring echoed in the room.

"This sword is crafted with superb skill, incorporating the special mineral 'Thunder Sound Stone,' and was forged and placed under thundery skies."

"Given the unique nature of Thunder Sound Stone, which has effects that draw lightning, the sword must have undergone repeated thunderbolt tempering, obtaining Heavenly Thunder refinement."

"The sword contains a perfectly upright, sunlike special aura, and it may even have generated Thunder Dao pattern inside."

"Absolutely valuable!"

"A single sword could be priced at one hundred gold."

With these words spoken.

Swipe—

The gray-haired man pointed the sword tip at the sword scabbard, then forcefully sheathed the sword.

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