93 You Smell Like Barbecue

When they arrived at the ancient city, it was already past midnight. The ancient street that was bustling with activity more than half an hour ago instantly became ghostly.

As soon as Gu Man and the others got out of the car, they saw Bai Yun welcoming them.

Before they arrived, Bai Yun asked, “Where did you guys go?”

Seeing that Xiang Yin did not answer, Gu Man said, “We went to eat roadside barbecue.”

“Eat roadside barbecue? Second Master Xiang is going to eat roadside barbecue?” Bai Yun’s eyes widened.

Xiang Yin looked at Bai Yun’s exaggerated reaction and lowered his head to pinch the center of his brows. He felt his temples throbbing from Bai Yun’s shout.

This was why he did not want to say where he had gone just now. He knew that Bai Yun would have such a reaction.

Xiang Yin simply added, “It tastes good.”

Bai Yun looked like she had seen a ghost. “Second Master Xiang, did you get a stomachache?”

“I’m not that weak!” Xiang Yin said as he walked forward.

Gu Man and Bai Yun followed behind. Bai Yun confirmed with Gu Man again, “Did Second Master Xiang really eat the roadside barbecue? Or did he just sit there and watch you eat?”

“He really ate it,” Gu Man replied calmly.

“That’s not right. Why did Second Master Xiang descend to the mortal world?” Bai Yun was still in shock.

“If you continue talking nonsense, get lost.” Xiang Yin said coldly to Bai Yun, but his footsteps did not stop.

Bai Yun could only shut up obediently.

Gu Man could feel that the atmosphere in the ghost market today was even heavier than the last time she came. Moreover, there were many more groups of people.

It should be because of the auction today.

Gu Man and the other two walked through the long street of the ghost market and arrived in front of a huge ancient building.

As Xiang Yin walked, he said to Gu Mankop in a low voice, “The auction held in the ghost market is somewhat different from the usual ones. It’s more casual and has more uncertainty. The items auctioned are not appraised by the organization. It’s only up to the buyer to appraise them themselves. Therefore, the buyer is not responsible for the authenticity. It’s based on the signing of the contract. The buyer will be responsible for the authenticity of the treasure.”

Gu Man clicked her tongue. “In that case, the nature of the auction in the ghost market is similar to the sale of stalls in the ghost market. It’s just that the auction is a large-scale stall where all kinds of rare treasures are gathered.”

Xiang Yin chuckled. “You can say that.”

There was no need to check their identities at the entrance of the auction. The three of them entered as if there was no one around.

The red lanterns in the ancient building hung high and emitted dim lights. This made the auction venue even more mysterious and strange.

Gu Man even thought that these lights should have been deliberately set up like this. Firstly, it was to pressure the people who came, and secondly, it was to increase the mystery of the treasures. It was killing two birds with one stone.

However, what Gu Man thought about the most was the chaotic environment created by such lights. It was the easiest for people to fish in troubled waters.

Gu Man and the others sat down in an empty cubicle on the second floor. Before the auction officially started, people came in one after another. In less than twenty minutes, the ancient building was filled with people.

Everyone lowered their voices and spoke. The entire space was even more oppressive, making one wish they could shout the highest price on a whim and snatch the treasure before leaving this damn place.

As soon as she sat down, Gu Man leaned close to Xiang Yin’s ear and asked in a low voice, “Are you sure that the Gold Sarira will appear today?”

At such a close distance, Gu Man could smell a cold fragrance. It was especially rare in the muddled smell of the scene.

Xiang Yin could feel Gu Man speaking in his ear, making the skin beside his ear tingle. However, he pretended to be calm and looked straight ahead. His voice remained calm. “There were rumors. We can only take a gamble. Let’s wait and see.”

Xiang Yin was actually still a little worried. They had gone to eat barbecue just now. Could it be that he smelled like barbecue? He must have been crazy to agree to eat barbecue with Gu Man.

Bai Yun also came over. “Look over there, Cui Lao.”

The entire second-floor cubicle was in an arc. On their left was a spirited old man wearing a pair of gold-rimmed reading glasses and a black Tang suit. He placed his hands on his walking stick and looked straight ahead, looking dignified.

“He actually came in person?” Xiang Yin looked at Cui Lao in surprise.