AZI Volume 5: The Auction of Ancient Ruins
In the bustling Lan Si Restaurant, an auction for ancient ruin excavation rights draws powerful figures. Amidst the high-stakes bidding, a mysterious figure, Long Hua, crosses paths with an equally enigmatic woman, Mo-laoban. A shared history, hidden identities, and a volatile rivalry ignite, hinting at deeper secrets tied to their past and this strange new world. What lies beneath the surface of this tense encounter?
The air in the Lan Si Restaurant was thick with anticipation and the scent of expensive tea. Below, the bid caller's voice echoed, announcing the final price for the black jadeite flute – yours now. You settled back into your seat on the fifth floor, a slight smirk playing on your lips beneath your sunglasses.
"...Never thought a flute would be this difficult to buy."
Beside you, Bai Wen erupted in laughter, while Zhen Qing Huai chuckled in agreement. Across the floor, you could feel the piercing gaze of Mo-laoban, hooded and radiating irritation. You knew she wouldn't let this slight pass. The auction for the ancient ruin excavation rights was about to begin, but a more personal confrontation seemed inevitable first.
