Chapter 558, The Divine Appraiser’s Disciple

Translator: Silavin

 

“Oh! Grandmaster, you’re here!”

 

The moment he stepped into Water Moon Crystal House, the beautiful female attendant who had served Qin Yichen last time approached him with a charming smile on her face.

 

Of course, Qin Yichen had no idea how incredibly alluring his casual gesture of giving away a Mid Grade Spirit Seed was to other women.

 

Even the most inferior Mid Grade Spirit Seed was worth at least three million gold coins. A normal Mid Grade Spirit Seed would not cost less than four million!

 

Four million gold coins!

 

The amount of things this could buy was simply incalculable.

 

“Come, let’s go straight to the second floor. I’m going to open a High Grade Spirit Seed today!”

 

Qin Yichen waved his hand grandly, brandishing the gold card in his hand as he shouted with extreme dominance.

 

“It-it really is a gold card from the Feng Family!”

 

Upon seeing that dazzling gold card, quite a few gamblers immediately cried out in shock.

 

The Feng Family gold card did not just represent money—it was a symbol of status! One must know that in Heavenly Dragon Imperial City, even many First Tier Forces did not even qualify to obtain such a gold card!

 

“Damn it, there’s no justice! This ignorant brat actually possesses a Feng Family gold card, and… and he’s even got two such gorgeous beauties accompanying him!”

 

“Indeed… I heard he gave away a Mid Grade Spirit Seed to that little girl the last time they were here, which means he lost several million gold coins! I wonder if he still has gold coins to buy Shooting Star Spirit Crystals today?”

 

“Are you stupid? Someone who can casually give away Mid Grade Spirit Seed—would he truly lack gold coins?”

 

One after another, fervent gazes fixed upon the trio of Qin Yichen, while various discussions quietly arose.

 

Among these discussions, the vast majority carried some envy, even jealous emotions.

 

“Hehe, Brother Qin certainly has great bearing!”

 

Just as Qin Yichen was about to step onto the staircase leading to the second floor, a light chuckle suddenly rang out. This voice was not particularly loud, but it clearly reached everyone’s ears amidst the numerous clamorous sounds.

 

“Who’s that!”

 

The gamblers’ gazes followed the source of the voice. Their dissatisfaction at Qin Yichen being stopped instantly dissipated when they saw who had spoken.

 

Because at the end of their sight was an exquisite small table, and beside the table and chair set a handsome-faced young man. This person—anyone with any knowledge in Heavenly Dragon Imperial City wouldn’t be unfamiliar with him… Ouyang Haotian!

 

Since they could enter Water Moon Crystal House, they could all be considered people of some standing in the Imperial City, so naturally they would not fail to recognise Ouyang Haotian.

 

“Oh, Ouyang Haotian!”

 

Upon hearing this voice, Qin Yichen’s body trembled slightly, a trace of hidden sharpness flashing in his eyes. However, in just a moment, that sharpness was concealed by him, and then, bearing a hint of a smile, he slowly turned around.

 

“Brother Ouyang, do you have some advice for me?” Qin Yichen looked at Ouyang Haotian and said.

 

“Hehe, I heard Brother Qin opened four Spirit Seeds the last time?” Ouyang Haotian rose from his chair and slowly walked towards Qin Yichen, the lustre flickering in his eyes making him difficult to read.

 

“Hehe, just good luck.” Qin Yichen nodded with a smile, not denying it.

 

“Hehe, Brother Qin is truly formidable. I also heard you gave a Mid Grade Spirit Seed to this little girl?”

 

Ouyang Haotian pointed at Gongshu Zhiyi, his eyes narrowing slightly.

 

“En, why? Does Brother Ouyang also want a Mid Grade Spirit Seed? Perhaps if I’m in a good mood, I might open one later and sell it to you at a discount.”

 

Qin Yichen raised his eyebrows slightly, speaking with a hint of a smile.

 

“Hehe, Brother Qin is truly generous!” Upon hearing Qin Yichen’s words, Ouyang Haotian felt his chest tighten. [How could someone be so shameless? What kind of backwater place did he come from? How could he bear to casually give away a Mid Grade Spirit Seed worth several million gold coins?]

 

“Hey. what does he mean by that?”

 

“Don’t know. It looks like Ouyang Haotian seems to have some conflict with that guy.”

 

The conversation between the two attracted countless gamblers’ attention, with numerous gamblers staring at them both.

 

“Hehe, that won’t be necessary. I just heard Brother Qin has very good luck. A friend of mine became quite interested after hearing about it and wants to compete with you.”

 

Ouyang Haotian took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to curse Qin Yichen outright, and spoke slowly.

 

As his words fell, a young man who appeared to be about the same age as Ouyang Haotian emerged from the crowd and stood directly beside him.

 

“Ah, it’s Ouyang Wensu!”

 

Upon seeing this figure, someone immediately cried out in shock, and those gamblers who did not recognise this young man showed reverence in their eyes upon hearing this name.

 

Ouyang Wensu was the Disciple of Divine Appraiser Ouyang Zhutian from the Ouyang Family. Although he had yet to open his Divine Eyes, it was said that through Ouyang Zhutian’s devoted cultivation, he had already acquired some special methods for appraising crystals.

 

Half a year ago, also at Water Moon Crystal House, Ouyang Wensu had selected over ten Shooting Star Spirit Crystals, from which he opened a Low Grade Spirit Seed and an Ordinary Spirit Seed!

 

One must know, this was not Heaven-defying good luck like Qin Yichen’s, but rather that he possessed a certain method to appraise crystals!

 

His reputation was genuine, without the slightest bit of falsehood!

 

After a long while, the clamorous sounds in Water Moon Crystal House gradually quieted down, with everyone’s gazes constantly sweeping between Qin Yichen and Ouyang Wensu.

 

One was a youth with Heaven-defying luck, the other a young man who had been devotedly cultivated by a Divine Appraiser and already possessed certain methods to appraise the crystals.

 

A competition between these two instantly attracted everyone’s attention.

 

“A competition? I don’t think that’s necessary. I’m just a bit luckier than others.”

 

However, while everyone was waiting with great interest, Qin Yichen suddenly chuckled lightly and spoke.

 

“Isn’t luck also a type of strength? Moreover, I believe Brother Qin isn’t just simply lucky.” Ouyang Haotian’s eyes narrowed slightly as he chuckled and spoke.

 

Upon these words, numerous gamblers became somewhat stunned.

 

Not just simply lucky?

 

Could it be that this lucky guy also knows a way to appraise the crystals?

 

Or perhaps there was some trickery behind his previous good fortune?

 

Thinking of this, quite a few gamblers’ eyes showed some disdain, even disgust. If there really was some trickery involved, then Qin Yichen’s refusal to compete with Ouyang Wensu would be easily explained.

 

The changes in everyone’s expressions were also seen by Qin Yichen, and immediately a trace of gloom flashed in his eyes, though his facial expression showed no loss of composure.

 

“Brother Ouyang has misunderstood. What I meant was, if there’s no stakes involved, a simple competition would be rather boring.”

 

Just when everyone held a suspicious attitude towards Qin Yichen, he spoke in a way that exceeded everyone’s expectations.