Chapter 18: 18

A tens of meters tall ancient building stood in the eastern part of Windgaze City . It’s size overwhelmed any from approaching to the point that not a single person dared get within a hundred meters of it .

Two guards in golden garb stood at the gates . Their aura gave off the impression of veterans, of imperial bodyguards .

Despite standing still, their eyes roamed everywhere, staring daggers at any who dared match their gaze .

But in this place, four people suddenly appeared .

“Peak of Qi Condensation!”

Zhuo Fan muttered as he walked in front of the siblings and Captain Pang . While he had no problem facing such imposing guards, the three stiffened, to the point they almost forgot to walk .

“Stop!”

The guards barred Zhuo Fan’s path, “Veiled Dragon Pavilion is not a place for you to wonder about!”

“I ask that you send word of Cloud Manor Luo clan’s young miss, Luo Yunchang, I have arrived to have something appraised . ” Zhuo Fan’s eyes didn’t even look at them .

The two exchanged a look of surprise .

Windgaze City didn’t lack people who came here to see the appraiser, but all were fearful and fawned them when talking . This was a first though, meeting such a smug kid .

“We’ve never heard of you . Our appraiser can’t meet with nobodies!” spoke a guard harshly .

Luo Yunchang lowered her head . One of the Seven Noble Houses, Veiled Dragon Pavilion, would never pay attention to an ant-like clan . They weren’t even worthy to speak with them, not to mention become allies .

“Zhuo Fan…”

Luo Yunchang pulled Zhuo Fan, but before she could finish, he shook her off, “That is the appraiser’s concern to see us . Try and act as the servants you are . ”

“What did you say?” The guards were outraged, releasing their full aura .

The Luo clan members felt their breathing become heavier as they retreated back . Only Zhuo Fan stood in his place and roared, “Is this how the Seven Noble Houses treats its guests? Humph, truly renowned . ”

“Stop . ”

A girl in white came out to meet them . The guards bowed, “Young miss, these people are looking for trouble . ”

“I heard what you said, and it is you who are in the wrong . All who come are guests . Make sure to show respect . ” The girl berated them in a cold tone, then smiled at Zhuo Fan, “Mister, we meet again . ”

“It’s you?”

Zhuo Fan and Captain Pang were startled . She was the one that quarreled with the stall owner .

But things were different now .

Zhuo Fan sneered inside, “I didn’t expect for young miss to be from the Veiled Dragon Pavilion . Please forgive my lack of respect . ”

The girl nodded with a smile, “I am Long Kui, only a small appraiser here . I wonder why mister has come to us?”

“To be honest, I am Luo clan’s steward, Zhuo Fan . Because a terrible misfortune plagues us, I accompanied my young miss to the Veiled Dragon Pavilion, the number one appraising noble house in Tianyu Empire’s number one appraising noble house, to sell the clan’s treasure . ”

“Eh?” Eyes flashing, Long Kui smiled when she saw Luo Yunchang nodding, then turned back to Zhuo Fan, “Then I will do my best to examine your treasure . Please, follow me . ”

She showed them in, to the shock of the guards, “Was that… young miss’ friend?”

“No way . How can young miss have such a dirt poor friend? She must be doing it for the treasure . Once it fails to meet her expectations, they will be kicked out . Then, he-he-he…”

“We will teach them a lesson they won’t ever forget, especially that rude Zhuo Fan . But what if the item is to her licking…”

“That’s impossible . Just look at them, how can these wretched people have anything that is worth more than black jade? Ha-ha-ha…”

The other also jeered, rubbing his hand in eagerness to vent all his energy…

On the other side, Long Kui took them to a flourishing room and smiled once they were seated, “I wonder what treasure did you bring? Please take it out . ”

Zhuo Fan grinned .

[This girl thinks herself above others, but is quite shrewd as well . ] He was certain she knew exactly what went on at the entrance, but let the guards test them if they were worthy of her time .

If they showed any sign of giving up, her current attitude would’ve been unyielding .

Despite how cunning she was, she was far too naive when up against the devilish Zhuo Fan .

Whoosh!

Zhuo Fan placed a scroll with countless images before her, which immediately caught her full attention .

Taking it in her hands, Long Kui took careful and long looks at the contents .

Luo Yunchang and Captain Pang were in a bit of a shock . This drawing was something Zhuo Fan made last night . When they saw it, they only had one thought . [What is this thing?]

Yet from the looks of Long Kui’s expression, it must be worth a fortune .

“Mister Zhuo Fan, how much do you want?” Long Kui placed the scroll back and watched Zhuo Fan with a hardened gaze .

“Young miss Long is an appraiser and saw your skill in the market . Please be the first to state a price . ” Zhuo Fan chuckled .

Biting her lip, Long Kui noticed from his eyes that this man was also knowledgeable . She couldn’t swindle him, “How does twenty thousand spirit stones sound?”

“What, twenty thousand?”

Luo Yunchang stood up in shock .

If you’d take Cloud Manor’s wealth when it was at its peak, you’d get fifty thousand . Yet Zhuo Fan messed around with a brush and came up with twenty?

Captain Pang was dumbstruck .

Long Kui couldn’t restrain her disdain for the two .

[Humph, I am a madam while you are a pack of stray cats . ]

But when she saw the silent yet smiling Zhuo Fan, she turned serious .

[The true expert is this steward…]