"Xiao Xiao, you're the best!"
Wang Dong'er gave Xiao Xiao a thumbs up to express her admiration.
As expected of her good sister, Xiao Xiao was flawless in everything except for "selling out" her sisters.
Zhongli walked into a deserted alley and transformed back into his original form, then flashed back to the hotel.
"Because of my arrival, their fates have already changed and taken a turn. I wonder if it will be as magnificent as the original timeline."
Zhongli sighed and stopped thinking about it.
What could he, an old man, possibly think about two twelve or thirteen-year-old girls?
As if remembering something, Zhongli looked out the window at the sky, lost in thought.
Time flew by, the moon set, the sun rose, and the next day arrived.
Today, Zhongli did not transform into Barbatos but went out in his original form.
He was afraid that if he transformed into Barbatos again, he might run into Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er, and then... he'd spend the whole day with them, unable to get any real work done.
"Martial God!"
"Greetings, Martial God!"
In Star Luo City, many people recognized Zhongli, mostly through the Contract Statue.
"Hello!"
Facing the enthusiastic crowd, Zhongli always responded one by one, without any impatience.
The journey would eventually reach its end; there was no need to rush.
With his temperament, he had plenty of patience.
Seeing Zhongli so amiable, quite different from the arrogant figure on the divine throne, people were truly amazed.
After about an hour, Zhongli finally arrived at his destination, the Star Luo Royal Auction House!
In the original timeline, the Star Luo Royal Auction House would shine brightly in the next two auctions.
They auctioned off the Life Gold, the Ice Jade Scorpion Right Arm Soul Bone, and the Snow Empress Embryo, among other treasures.
But due to Zhongli's appearance, the Life Gold had already been bought by Jing Hongchen and ended up in Zhongli's hands, used to construct the Underworld Plane.
As for the Snow Empress Embryo... since Snow Empress had already become Paimon's martial soul, it was impossible for her to be captured again.
Only the Ice Jade Scorpion Right Arm Bone remained in the auction house.
As soon as Zhongli appeared at the auction house entrance, it caused a stir among the staff inside.
"Princess! Princess!"
"The Martial God has come to the auction house!"
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu quickly got up and ran outside.
If her brother could go out of the city barefoot to welcome the Martial God, how could she, as a princess, lag behind?
There was a reason she was the emperor's favorite princess.
Xu Jiujiu ran to the auction house entrance and bowed slightly to Zhongli, saying, "Welcome, Martial God, to our auction house. We failed to greet you properly; please forgive us!"
Zhongli waved his hand. The Star Luo royal family was too polite, yet sincere, leaving him at a loss for words.
"Princess Jiujiu, there's no need for such formalities."
"I'm here today only to auction one item."
Zhongli got straight to the point, which left Xu Jiujiu momentarily stunned.
The Martial God had something to auction?
Logically, mortal currency was of no use to the Martial God. Why would he auction something to obtain mortal money?
No matter how she thought about it, it felt a bit strange.
"It is my honor to serve the Martial God. Please don't stand on ceremony!"
After saying this, Xu Jiujiu ushered Zhongli into the auction house.
This was the most distinguished guest in the entire Douluo Continent; she dared not be the slightest bit negligent.
Moments later, they arrived at a reception room. Xu Jiujiu, seemingly aware of Zhongli's fondness for tea, personally brewed a cup for him...
After placing the tea in front of Zhongli, Xu Jiujiu returned to her seat and said, "May I ask what the Martial God wishes to auction? I will do my utmost to assist!"
"Moreover, the auction house will not charge any fees!"
Normally, the auction house would take ten, five, or two percent of the auction price as a commission.
But with the Martial God gracing them with his presence, it was an honor for the auction house. How could they charge any fees?
Zhongli took a sip of tea, put down the cup, and said to Xu Jiujiu, "Thank you, Princess."
A flash of amber light appeared in his right hand, and in an instant, ten amber-colored Mora appeared in his palm.
"This is Mora, a special item I created using divine power."
"This is what I wish to auction."
Xu Jiujiu's pupils contracted, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.
An item condensed from divine power?
She had witnessed how Zhongli created Mora, so she naturally believed it contained his divine power.
An item imbued with divine power!
In all the years since the Star Luo Royal Auction House was established, they had never auctioned an item containing divine power!
Coincidentally, the next two auctions lacked a showstopping item. With this Mora, they now had their headline piece!
Although she wasn't sure what the divine power could do, she was already captivated!
Xu Jiujiu patted her chest and said, "Please rest assured, Martial God. I will spare no effort to make this auction a success!"
As if struck by inspiration, Xu Jiujiu made a decision.
She would promote the Mora before the auction began, so that people could prepare in advance!
An item imbued with divine power, if this didn't cause a sensation, she would write her name backward!
"Martial God, would you consider selling one Mora directly to me? I am willing to pay a high price."
Hearing this, Zhongli initially thought of giving Xu Jiujiu one Mora as compensation for the auction.
But before he could finish, Xu Jiujiu continued, "Martial God, I am willing to pay eighty million gold soul coins for one Mora. If... if that's not enough, I... I..."
If eighty million gold soul coins couldn't buy one Mora, Xu Jiujiu didn't know what else to do.
She didn't even know if she was worth one Mora...
Even if she had the intention, Zhongli didn't have the heart.
Zhongli's mouth opened slightly, but he swallowed the words he was about to say!
Eighty million gold soul coins for one Mora?
Even Zhongli couldn't help but take a deep breath.
After all, the purchasing power of one gold soul coin was immense.
One gold soul coin could sustain a family of three for a month!
Eighty million gold soul coins could fully equip a cavalry of ten thousand men!
As the God of Wealth, he understood the principle of rarity and value, so he wasn't shocked for long.
"That sounds good. Pleasure doing business!"
"???"
Hearing this, Xu Jiujiu was momentarily stunned. After a couple of breaths, she finally reacted.
Did that mean it was a deal?
To Zhongli, Mora wasn't particularly precious, as it was something he could create at will. But to mortals, it was something they could only dream of!
A divine item!
"Pleasure doing business, Martial God!"