Chapter 48 Mermaid’s Legs

The Eight Sages Avenue is the most bustling commercial center in Aurora City. The Burj Al Arab and the Eight Sages Museum, among other famous landmarks of Aurora City, are all located here. Of course, it also includes the largest auction house in Aurora City—the Jinbeibei Auction House.

Although not as tall as the adjacent Burj Al Arab, this prime location boasts a vast area. On the roof of the four-story building stands a massive golden shell, like a sign, towering over two stories high. This shell sculpture is quite eye-catching in the district, as it was once the currency of the Sea Clan. The Jinbeibei Auction House is named after it.

Entering the grand hall, the seven-meter ceiling height is even higher than that of a typical two-story building. Dozens of thick round columns, adorned with golden shells, are neatly arranged around the hall, presenting an opulent golden glow to everyone who enters.

The ground floor of the hall is divided into several areas. Near the entrance is a reception desk manned by a vivacious young woman.

"Hello, welcome to the Jinbeibei Auction House. I am Be Xiaobei. How may I assist you?"

The Sea Clan is actually very easy to recognize. Even though they are mostly evolving towards human form, they still retain unique characteristics of their own race.

Their skin is smooth and slightly luminous, often with gill slits behind their ears. Some display fish scales. The young woman before them doesn't have any scales or gills visible, but her puffy attire resembles an oval shell.

She is likely from the Shell Clan, as only they favor such dress. Despite appearing thin, the clothes are made from hard shells, providing strong defense when combined with Water Secret Arts.

The Water Secret Arts of the Water Clan, the Bloodline Power of the Beast Clan, the Inborn Soul Power of the Eight Tribes, and the Runes of humans constitute the four racial powers of the Nine Heavens World.

"Hello," Old Wang said with a smile. "Is your boss available? I have a big business deal to discuss."

The young woman sitting at the reception desk has a keen eye. Seeing Old Wang's attire, she knew it was expensive. His sunny smile and confident demeanor exuded nobility.

"Do you have an appointment?"

Wang Feng smiled slightly. "No, but I believe he will be very interested in the upcoming transaction."

Wang Feng didn't rush; instead, he looked around with interest. "It's about rare magical potions."

The Shell Clan girl hesitated for a moment, although it wasn't entirely out of the ordinary. "Please wait a moment."

After waiting in the hall for about four or five minutes, a portly man dressed in formal attire and a tie, looking like a human, waddled over.

"What can I do for you, sir?"

This man had a few cat-like whiskers on his face, a round mouse nose, and legs that seemed boneless. It was easy to identify him as a Sea Lion Clan member.

"Where is your boss?" Old Wang remained seated on the sofa without getting up to shake hands.

"I am Soraka, the owner of the Jinbeibei Aurora branch. I heard you have rare magical potions?" Soraka smiled, unperturbed.

Sea Lion Clan faces always look like they're smiling, and their wrinkles are present even in infancy. In human terms, they age too quickly.

If placed in a plastic surgery clinic, their skin would be perfect for a facelift.

Wang Feng chuckled. "The Jinbeibei Trading Company is owned by the Mermaid Clan, right? Soraka, aren't you over a hundred years old? Self-promotion isn't good." Old Wang laughed lazily and crossed his legs. "Are you underestimating me, or overestimating yourself?"

Soraka was slightly taken aback. The Sea Lion Clan is notoriously difficult to age accurately. From birth to death, their skin barely changes.

"Sir, there seems to be a misunderstanding." Soraka straightened up with a smile.

"I am indeed responsible for all business matters, but I am not the master. I wonder if your rare magical potion is truly rare." "It's the only one on the continent, and I'm selling the potion formula. Do you think you can make the decision?" Wang Feng asked, laughing. He wasn't being arrogant; the Sea Lion Clan is known for being slow.

Soraka remained composed. "Oh, that's great. However, you need to register at the front desk, verify the formula and its effects, and confirm ownership. After completing the process, we can discuss further."

Soraka has been in Aurora City for over a decade and understands human behavior well.

Old Wang had no choice. The Sea Lion Clan is the preferred steward race of the Sea Clan, known for their patience and reliability. He needed to talk directly to the top boss due to time constraints and his desire for a good price. Dealing with a Sea Lion would take too much time and effort, so he decided to use his trump card.

Wang Feng sneered and stood up. "No wonder my teacher is dissatisfied with you. Sea Lions love to dawdle. The Dragon Palace Trading Company is more efficient."

The Dragon Palace Trading Company belongs to the Sea Dragon Clan, one of the three major powers of the Sea Clan.

"Oh, your teacher is?"

"Princess Karida. I am her direct disciple. If not for my master's instructions, I would have gone directly to the Dragon Palace Trading Company."

Soraka changed his attitude. Doing business in Aurora City means respecting Karida's influence.

"Wang Feng, brother of the Wang family of the Supreme Saint." Old Wang said proudly.

Soraka nodded, not taking it seriously. Many humans with the surname Wang claim this. However, given the Death Rose's reputation, imposters haven't appeared. This was Old Wang's way of leveraging authority.

"Princess Karida is powerful."

On the third floor of the auction house, guests here are usually not ordinary.

The hall is opulently decorated, with gold-covered walls and columns adorned with jewels and diamonds. To Old Wang, this was a tasteless display of nouveau riche, but it matched the Sea Clan's aesthetic, who adore bright things, reminiscent of the beautiful scenery in the deep sea's darkness.

Soraka entered to report, and Old Wang sat on the sofa for two minutes. A languid beauty slowly emerged from behind a screen.

She wore a red strapless gown, with delicate straps hanging on her alluring collarbones. The silky lace veil covered her tantalizing figure, and her long, white legs peeked through the high slit of her dress. She reclined on the main sofa, her feet adorned with red nail polish, exuding endless sensuality.

The beauty seemed half-asleep, elegantly lounging on the sofa. Soraka immediately offered her a long crystal tube and inserted a small piece of white jade software.

The crystal tube soon glowed, and the beauty took a puff, her body trembling slightly. Her eyes half-closed, lips slightly parted, a series of colorful bubbles, like smoke rings, emerged from her mouth, surrounding her with a faint scent of sea salt. The bubbles reflected scenes of the ocean, entrancing her and making Soraka swallow nervously.

"Sea Jade," also known as Sea Treasure, is extracted from the bone marrow of the giant deep-sea monster Pamira. It is extremely precious and valuable, treasured by both humans and the Sea Clan.

Every breath is money.

Her lazy gaze finally fell on Wang Feng, revealing a perpetually drowsy and dreamy demeanor.

"This is our Jinbeibei Auction House's great boss, Lady Clara," Soraka respectfully stood beside the sofa. "Our boss has one condition when discussing business: please share your first impression of her."

Impression?

This is definitely a mermaid. Mermaids can transform their tails into legs when they come ashore, making them indistinguishable from humans and allowing them to live on land without much difficulty. Even humans have to admit that mermaids' legs are true works of art.

Old Wang has seen his share of beauties in this world—the wild and athletic Kela, the gentle and adorable Yin Fu, and even the charismatic Rachel, who is known as a walking hormone. All of them are unique and exceptional, but the only one who truly qualifies as a femme fatale is the elegant and noble Dage. She could match this one in both appearance and demeanor. Unfortunately, Dage doesn't show herself often.

The bubbles complement the beauty, truly a sight of breathtaking perfection.

In her current state, she shows no characteristics of a marine creature at all. She must be a highly evolved mermaid, perhaps not just any mermaid, but a member of the royal mermaid lineage.

Clara's eyes were half-closed, her gaze distant as she glanced at Wang Feng. Old Wang was also examining her closely. Damn, this is what a mermaid should look like. Zhang Yaoyang's design of a mermaid was just a human with a fish tail, lacking all charm. If such a mermaid were introduced, it would definitely be a hit, and the mermaid profession would attract a lot of women.

"Guest," Soraka reminded him with a smile, having seen many others react the same way, no different from other humans: "Our boss is waiting for your answer."

Wang Feng ignored Suokala, smiling slightly, "I'll get straight to the point then."

"Please do," Suokala urged.

"You're so seductive!"

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